Family Law, Going to Court
When a party wants the court to order the other party (or both parties) to do something, she must first make a motion with the court, explaining why she wants what she wants, what the facts are, what law applies, and how she wants it enforced. There are a few ways to...
Family Law, Going to Court
Sometimes in the course of divorce or child custody proceedings, the court will award one party to pay certain fees, such as attorney’s fees, for the other party. If that party does not pay those fees, the recipient party can make a motion for a money judgment showing...
A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce, Going to Court
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step four: the initial status conference. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through...
A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce, Going to Court
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step five: discovery and epositions. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through it....
A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce, Going to Court
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step eight: the temporary orders hearing. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through...