Dear Attorneys,
I got divorced a few years ago. We went to a trial and the judge issued a final Order. However, I was not happy with it and have filed a few post-judgment motions. All of my motions were denied, and now I’m required to file a request with the court before I can file more motions. Is this normal? What should I do?
Sincerely,
Requesting Ricky
Dear Ricky
Sometimes the court will order parties (usually those who are self-represented) to file a Request for Leave with the Court before moving forward with more post-judgment motions. This happens often when a party files a lot of motions because sometimes the party does not understand the threshold that they need to meet in order to file the motion. For example, if you are looking to file a post-judgment motion to open and modify, you either need to prove a substantial change in circumstances, or show that the modification would be in the child’s best interest. Without meeting at least one of those criteria, the motion will be denied. When you are required to file a Request for Leave, you file that document first and then, if it’s granted, not only can you file your motion, but you know that the Court believes you have grounds to move forward at that time.
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Very Truly Yours,
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