Without question, technology is progressing each day and infiltrating uncharted territory in almost every field and area of life. The reach of technology is expanding within the traditional field of law, allowing attorneys and Courts to communicate more quickly and efficiently.
For example, many Courts allow filings to be faxed to the Court, without requiring a hard copy. This can save not only time, as the filing is immediate, but may save on postage and other expenses of mail. Also, through a program called My Case or Odyssey, many Court dockets are available in real time online1.
However, ... Read More
Category: Court Orders
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Consequences for “Willful Failure” to Comply
In domestic law, cases often involve the issuance of several orders by the Court for a number of different issues and reasons. For example, the court may issue orders regarding child support, finances, debt, and/or health insurance coverage during the pendency of the divorce. These orders may come down separately as the issues arise and/or be a part of the final dissolution order.
Every order issued by the Court is an order the parties must follow and fulfill, or the party who does not may face a motion for contempt (or, rule to show cause as ... Read More