How do I change an existing order for custody?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

A petition must be filed to change a custody order. If parents agree, they may sign an agreement (stipulation and consent agreement) and obtain the judge’s approval. That agreement will then change the custody order.…

How do I get an order for custody?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

A petition must be filed requesting custody. If parents agree, they may sign an agreement (stipulation and consent agreement), and obtain the judge’s approval. That agreement can then be entered as a custody order.…

Periodic

Posted on June 19th, 2018

Advantages

Able to make different housing arrangements quicker. Not committed to rent payments for a specific period of time.

Disadvantages

Rent can be increased with 30-day notice or with notice equal to length of rental period (i.e., month, week).…

Fixed-term

Posted on June 19th, 2018

Advantages

Stable rent for a specific time period. Fairly secure guarantee. Lease for a fixed term allows less change in arrangements.

Disadvantages

Commitment to pay rent for a specific period of time. Tenant can be held liable for payment of rent until end of contract period.…

Wills and Trusts

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Issues concerning the validity or interpretation of a will or trust. Also, the safekeeping of wills.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the deceased resided or the estate is located.…

Waiver of Parental Consent of Abortion

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases involving minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the minor resides…

Traffic and Parking Civil Infractions

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Traffic offenses not serious enough to be classified as crimes, but serious enough to deserve sanctions other than jail. They include minor traffic violations such as speeding and parking violations.

Where do I go?

The District Court.…

Support

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of the amount of money for care of a child or spouse.

Where do I go?

The court where the divorce judgment was granted. If there was no divorce, then the Family Court where the plaintiff resides.…

State Law Civil Infractions

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Non-traffic civil infractions that are violations of a state law.

Where do I go?

The District Court.…

Small Claims

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $1,750. There are no lawyers or juries and no right to appeal.

Where do I go?

The Family Court judge handles these cases.…