Can you get a divorce without a custody agreement?
Can you get a divorce without a custody agreement?
In a divorce process where the other party is not in agreement or has a conflict that still exists, he or she may contest the divorce proceeding. In some of these situations, the child custody matter may wait until the more important immediate concerns are taken care of through mediation.
What can I do if my ex is not following parenting plan?
The 10 steps that you can take if the other parent isn’t following the Parenting Plan are:
- Re-Read your Parenting Plan again carefully before going to court.
- Follow your part of the Plan.
- Talk to a lawyer before going to court.
- Follow the advice of your lawyer.
- Go to mediation, if appropriate.
- Gather evidence.
Can I sue someone for lying about me in court?
Answer: No. An individual who is convicted based on false testimony cannot sue the lying witness for civil (or money) damages. In the American legal system, a witness testifying under oath, even falsely, is immune from civil liability for anything the witness says during that testimony.
Can I sue my ex for emotional distress?
The courts recognize emotional distress as a type of damage that can be recovered through a civil lawsuit. This means you can sue someone for emotional trauma or distress if you can provide evidence to support your claims.
How can you prove emotional distress?
To prove a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress in California a plaintiff must prove that:
- The defendant’s conduct was outrageous,
- The conduct was either reckless or intended to cause emotional distress; and.
- As a result of the defendant’s conduct the plaintiff suffered severe emotional distress.
What is a fair pain and suffering settlement?
That said, from my personal experience, the typical payout for pain and suffering in most claims is under $15,000. This is because most claims involve small injuries. The severity of the injury is a huge factor that affects the value of pain and suffering damages.
