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Question:

I have received a Praecipe from the circuit court regarding notice that opposing counsel requests matters be set for an upcoming date for the purpose of scheduling a hearing involving motion to modify child support.

Must I go to the courthouse to learn the date of the future hearing or simply await notice by the court?

Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:

• Do I still have to appear in court if I want to cancel a modification request?
• My ex is scheduled to deploy and offered me a family care plan giving part of her parenting time to a "designated person" while she is away. Can she do that?
• Do I have to pay for part of the her daycare expenses?

Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:

• Do I have to travel to another state to appear in court?
• Is my son considered an emancipated minor since he has signed up for the Marines?
• If my name is on the deed to the house, can she make plans to sell the house?
• Our agreement on the updated child support was verbal so can she sue me for the difference at some future point if she decides to?
• Does her marriage and subsequent move out of town provide me any leverage if she decides to pursue the child support in arrears?
• Does her marriage and move provide any leverage should I decide to petition for a permanent reduction in child support?

by Jill Best of Cordell & Cordell, P.C.

Preparing for your first court appearance can be time consuming and stressful.  By the time your hearing date approaches, you have probably had at least one meeting with your attorney to discuss the order of the day, review your anticipated testimony and familiarize yourself with exhibits.  Up to this point, you may have tossed and turned at night over the unknowns of your case: What questions will I be asked on cross examination?  What if I win?  What if I lose?  If you are like most of my clients, the last thing on your mind is: What will I wear?