Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
A motion to dismiss is a formal request for a court to dismiss a case . The reasons for a dismissal vary greatly. Settlement : Approximately 95% of civil cases reach settlements at some stage (can be before, after, or during the trial ).
A party may request that two related cases, pending before different divisions, be consolidated for hearing before a single judge in one of the divisions by filing a motion for consolidation. The motion may be filed in either division in which one of the related matters is pending.
Instructions: Complaint for modification Complaint for modification form. File the complaint in the county where the judgment was issued. If children are listed: Child Care or Custody Disclosure Affidavit. If plaintiff has an attorney: Uniform Counsel Certification Form (CCF)
To respond to a Divorce summons in Massachusetts: Review the summons and divorce papers carefully. Understand the deadline for response (typically 20 days). Consult an attorney for legal advice. Gather necessary financial documents. Complete the official response form. File your response in the correct court.
Rule 31 - Duties of Clerks (a) General Provisions. The Supreme Judicial Court and the Appeals Court shall be deemed always open for the purpose of filing any proper document, of issuing and returning process, and of making motions and orders.
Any party may make a motion to consolidate two or more cases when the cases involve the same parties and facts. “Consolidate” means to combine the cases so that there is only one hearing. This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on motions to consolidate different cases.
To request a continuance regarding your DALA case, you (the party seeking the continuance or "the moving party") should submit a written request (a "motion") at least seven (7) days before the event. You can send your request by mail, fax, or e-mail.