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How do I file a response to a complaint and notice of Lis Pendens?
I was served with a legal summons with a complaint and notice of Lis Pendens. I need to file a response, can't afford an attorney and need to know what the appropriate response is to file.
11/02/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Florida | #11491Where can I obtain an order to show cause form for a preliminary hearing in a divorce?
Where can I obtain a request/order to show cause form for a preliminary conference pertaining to an action for divorce?
10/06/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: New York | #9759How often can you use the phrase "pray for judgment" in a pleading?
How often can you use the phrase "pray for judgment" in a pleading?
07/09/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: North Carolina | #7017How long do I have to answer a motion for the Supreme Court?
I received a noticed from supreme court of Stampford, motion for default for failure to appear, judgment and order for weekly payments. I called around for an attorney, but have yet to find one. One of the ladies that works for one of the attorneys told me to go on-line jud.ct.gov to file an appearance jd-cl-12 form, which I did. How long do I have to find an attorney, and do y...
05/14/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Connecticut | #4758Why would I receive papers for a civil lawsuit that are not signed or filed by the court?
I am the defendant in a civil action brought by my boyfriend for whom I ran his excavating business for ten years. I had power of attorney and was the sole beneficiary of his will. In June 2003, when I refused to marry him, he accused me of many things and was going to prosecute. The prosecutor said he had 30 days to file the charges or they could never be filed again. He d...
05/08/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Florida | #4188How would I tell the court that I am pleading the 5th Amendment?
How do I go about making a plea to take the 5th Amendment. What do I say when I go to court and do I need to answer any other questions?
05/03/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: California | #3658Can I file a response to a divorce summons online?
My husband filed a dissolution of marriage last March 16. I only have 30 days to file a response. I have no plans of contesting the divorce, I do not want any of his property. I am in Texas now. Can I file a response to the summons online? How much would it cost? How soon after divorce judgment can I remarry?
04/01/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Texas | #2459Where can I find a response to respondents objection to request to produce?
I am attempting to locate a form to use in responding to respondents objection to request to produce.
03/30/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Florida | #2361Where can I fine a Motion to Reconsider for a case that has been dismissed?
Need to know how to find and fill out the correct forms for motions to reconsider for a case that has been dimissed for not filing a paper or credit certification in order.
03/27/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Maryland | #2225What is the name of the form I need to request a hearing for custody?
I am trying to find papers to request a court hearing to get custody of my 15 year old daughter back. I forgot the name of the paper.
03/27/2007 | Category: Courts » Pleadings | State: Ohio | #2198