Copying the other side does not relieve the misconduct of ex parte contact. I am a practicing trial lawyer and I constantly see my opponents write letters to the judge assigned to the case raising ...

Getting a notice for an ex parte hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. But don’t ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Ex Parte orders are suppose to be for a person’s protection, often from a violent ex-boyfriend or spouse. But increasingly, some legal experts say, the system is being abused by ...