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The Importance of Filing an Answer

Published on March 17, 2021

Are you being sued? Learn why it’s important to respond to the lawsuit, and how to do it!

Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation

Why Can’t I Just Talk to the Judge?

Published on December 04, 2020

Learn why you cannot talk directly to the judge about your case without a hearing, and how to get your argument to the judge for a decision.

Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation

Why You Should Always Show Up to Your Hearing

Published on July 15, 2020

Hearings are a time for the Court to hear arguments from both parties in a case so the judge can make a formal decision. Learn more about why it is important to be at your court hearing, and what happens if you are not.

Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation

How to Prepare for Mediation at the Franklin County Municipal Court

Published on December 12, 2019

Are you planning to represent yourself in a mediation at the Franklin County Municipal Court? Learn more about what you need to know to be prepared.

Tagged as: , Court Procedures & Preparation
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