Traffic court does not take very long. The actual court hearing will only take about 15 minutes. The longest part is waiting on your name to be called.
8 years
That depends on the laws of your state. You should seek some legal information, either from an attorney or a court.
about two weeks
If you are being sued and have been served, you must file an answer to the suit with the court. In order to do that you have to pay a filing fee. If you cannot do that or cannot pay for an attorney, you can apply for indigent status with the court or look up free legal aid services in your location. When you file the answer you are allowed to file a counter claim on the original case as long as it does meet the qualifications for the case.
You can't refuse court served papers. Each state varies but service could be accomplished just by leaving the papers on the door of the persons house (provided the person serving the papers are authorized to do so).
You will be served with a court order if there is a judgment against you. But long before that you would have been notified of the court proceeding.
Until it is served: there are no statutes of limitations.
After being served with a summons, the process for garnishment or court action can vary depending on the specific details of the case. Generally, it may take several weeks to several months for a judgment to be entered against you and for garnishment or court proceedings to begin. It is important to review the summons carefully and seek legal advice to understand the specific timeline and your options.
In North Carolina, if one party refuses to sign divorce papers, the other party can still proceed with the divorce by filing a complaint in court. The court can grant a divorce even if one spouse does not consent, as long as the filing spouse meets the residency requirements and grounds for divorce are established, such as separation for at least a year. The non-signing spouse will be served with legal notice and has the opportunity to respond in court. Ultimately, the court has the authority to finalize the divorce regardless of one party's refusal to sign.
Until the statute of limitations for the particular issue has passed.
You should wait for 60 days after Filing for divorce and you and your Spouse should ask the court to finalize a divorce.This time will begins on the day you file your divorce petition with the court.
The time frame to respond to a judgment served against you typically varies by jurisdiction. Generally, you may have between 20 to 30 days to respond by filing an appeal or motion, but it is essential to check the specific rules and time limits in your local court. It is crucial to act promptly to avoid potential consequences such as a default judgment.