Instructions to Request Service by Publication-Marriage and Divorce
Template Document
Instructions to Convert Legal Separation to Dissolution
Template Document
Instructions for Dissolution or Legal Separation with Children
Legal separation is a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a separation while remaining legally married. A legal separation is granted in the form of a court order. In cases where children are involved, a court order of legal separation often makes child custody arrangements, specifying sole custody or shared parenting, as well as child support.
Instructions for Dissolution or Legal Separation with out Children (Civil Union)
Template Document
Pattern Interrogatories for a Divorce Case
Interrogatory is a written question directed by one party to another regarding information that is within the scope of discovery. When you are issued Pattern and Non-Pattern Interrogatories, you will notice that they are simply a series of questions that require an answer.
Interrogatories are part of the discovery process of divorce. They allow you and your soon-to-be/already ex spouse to ask questions that must be responded to in writing under oath. These answer are then used to determine facts in the case, as well as to question each side if/when the case goes to trial.
Video deposition, Designation of use for trial sample
Video deposition, Designation of use for trial sample
Electronic Openings, Motion in Limine to Allow
MIL re Electronic Openings
DUI Trial Preparation Documents
Typically about two percent of cases end up going to a jury trial. For some attorneys, it can go either way; it just depends on the cases. There might be times where ten percent or more of these cases will go to trial.
Some conviction rates were as low as 63 percent while several were 85 to 95 percent. Actual dismissals of charges occurred at rates, when stated, of around 1.5 percent. One country cited about a 10 percent dismissal rate. Rhode Island cites a rate of about 67 percent convictions.
Certain key factors of what happened during a DUI or DWI arrest, can work to get a case dismissed before court or trial. First-time DUI charges are regularly dismissed by prosecution attorneys or the court itself.
When you hire a private DUI lawyer, it’s typically to represent you in DMV proceedings and criminal court. … However, hiring a private DUI attorney (assuming you can afford one) can be well worth it. Of course, when you’re retaining an attorney, you get to decide who that attorney will be.
Instructions for adding co-guardian-conservator or successor guardian-conservator
A co-guardian/conservator is appointed to serve along-side of the already existing guardian/conservator. Persons serving together as co-guardian have equal authority to act unless otherwise specified by the court. The court may appoint a co-guardian/conservator to start serving immediately, or to start serving upon the happening of some designated event. Instructions for adding co-guardian-conservator or successor guardian-conservator.
Instructions for Adult Guardianship-Family Law
Adult guardianship is a legal procedure in which a court determines that a person is incapable of making decisions because of severe disabilities, and that the person is in need of protection. The person may be too mentally confused or forgetful to make decisions about medical treatment or to obtain appropriate food and shelter.
Instructions for Testamentatary or Written Instrument Appointment of A Guardian for Minor
The Court may appoint a Guardian for a Minor, if the Court finds the appointment would be in the best interest
of the Minor and one of these four statements applies:
1. The parents consent to the appointment.
2. The parents’ parental rights have been terminated by a court order.
3. The parents are unwilling or unable to exercise their parental rights. For example, the parents are
deceased or they have abandoned the child.
4. Guardianship of a child has previously been granted to a third party and the third party has subsequently
died or become incapacitated and the guardian has not made an appointment of a guardian either by will
or written instrument.
Instructions to File a Petition to Accept
A petition is made to the court by a petitioner against a respondent, versus a complaint, which is filed by a plaintiff against a defendant. A petition asks the court to provide a court order, while a complaint is filed to seek damages or to get the defendant to start or stop doing something.
Instructions to Set a Hearing and to Complete a Notice of Hearing
A Notice of Hearing is a prepared legal document that invokes all parties to hear a motion and may be emitted by any party. Most notably the notice contains a time and date for the court clerk to amend schedule for and what motion will be attempted. Motions require both sides to be present.
Information Sheet on Waiver of Appellate Court Fees (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Appellate Division)
Information Sheet on Waiver of Appellate Court Fees (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Appellate Division)
Information Sheet on Waiver of Appellate Court Fees (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Appellate Division) (Spanish)
Information Sheet on Waiver of Appellate Court Fees (Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Appellate Division) (Spanish)