A mediation is an informal legal proceeding that is facilitated by a mediator, a neutral third party. The mediator’s sole goal is to help both sides of a dispute reach a mutually agreed upon settlement. The mediator will not tell you what to do, will not act as a judge, and has no authority to…
Temporary hearings are held to determine such matters as who remains in the house while your divorce is pending, temporary custody, and temporary support. The procedure for your hearing can vary depending upon the county in which your case was filed, the judge to which the case is assigned, and whether temporary custody is disputed.…
Who Gets The House In Divorce? The first issue regarding the family home is often a determination of who will retain possession of it while the divorce is pending. The decision on who gets the house in divorce is typically made by the spouses out of court. Later, it must be decided whether the house…
You must file an appeal within 30 days of the final order you wish to appeal. Because your attorney may also recommend filing certain motions following your trial, discuss your appeal rights with your lawyer as soon as you have received the judge’s ruling. A timely discussion with your attorney about your right to appeal is…