It depends. In most instances this can be requested but is not always granted.
No, usually the father is ordered to pay.
In a civil case, yes. Though collections can be a bit of a problem.
In neither civil nor criminal court will the same case be heard twice, unless it can be shown that the decision was faulty, in which case you need to choose a new court (civil) or move up to a higher court like Appellate court (criminal) or Supreme court (criminal)
Probate court fees vary depending on the individual and their case. The are some general fees as well as other possible fees. You should check at the courthouse to see any fees that are owed.
The fees are paid to the court for processing the case, so no they can not be waved.
A person or Party begins a civil case against another party by a complaint being introduced. This complaint must be shown to the Court House where it is decided to be ruled or not. To begin a civil case or complaint against another party, the complainant/plaintiff must file a lawsuit/complaint in court to initiate the case. This would also involve paying the proper filing fees and yes, often, a lawyer would be necessary in order to prepare your pleading.
The plaintiff does when they file a claim. These charges can be recovered if the plaintiff wins his case.
The question is unclear -but- some attorneys may want to be paid up-front. It all depends upon the circumstances. Some court fees (filing fees, notary fees, etc) must be paid up front just to get the court paperwork started, however these fees are not usually referred to as "court costs." Court costs, if applicable, are levied after the case has gone to conclusion, and are usually included as part of the verdict.
Dismissed - no. If you WIN a civil case, you can ask for costs. If you settle, you WILL ask for costs.Added: If you wish to have your legal expenses paid by the losing side, that must be made part of the original suit so that it can be included in the decision. If you failed to do so, you wll have to file another, seperate, lawsuit to recover your expenses.
Losing party will pay some, but not all, costs. Each side is responsible for their own attorneys fees unless there is an attorneys fees provision in the contract.
The only thing you would have to pay is the same amount that everyone else (including attornies) pays to file papers or process their case through the court system. There are no extra court fees for representing yourself. Check with your local Clerk of Court's office for this information.
Depending on the county, guardian court filing fees can range from $400-600. The court appointed guardianship attorney can cost between $1000 to $2500 depending on the circumstances of the case on top of the filing fees.