Question:
My ex filed for full custody of our children after her re-marriage. The last "visit" to court was over a year ago with no new motions having been filed. Is there a time limit on her original motion? Or will the motion stay open indefinitely ?
Answer:
Answer: There is not a "statute of limitations" on the pending motion. In my jurisdiction courts will send out dismissal notice if no trial date is set in approximately six months after filing. If the matter has been pending a year, you could draw the courts attention to the issue by contacting the judge's clerk. If you wished to be proactive, you could file a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute.
