Alienation of Affections is a common law, tort action brought by a deserted spouse against a third person alleged to be responsible for the failure of the marriage. The defendant in an alienation of affections suit is typically the person your spouse was having the affair with. However, the defendant can also be family members, [...]
Once the court enters default against a party, they are prohibited from making arguments or advancing their side of the story. The only way they can circumvent this is to file a motion to set aside the default. They will have to request the court for a motion hearing date, pay their $40 filing fee, [...]
Once you have been served with a petition for dissolution or a summons and complaint, you normally have 30 days from the date you were personally served with the documents, to file your answer with the Court. Your answer can be a simple denial of all the claims or assertions alleged against you. The court’s [...]
