Tag Archives: Litigant

Location of a Litigant

There is generally no geographical limitation for a participant in litigation. For example, assume there is a pending probate case in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The litigant could live in San Jose, the city where the probate court in Santa … Continue reading

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69-Year-Old Ex-Wife Declared a Vexatious Litigant After “Harassing” 77-Year Old Ex-Husband

The ex-wife in a contentious and lengthy divorce was declared a vexatious litigant after more than 47 court appearances and several complaints filed against judges. What Happened? The parties separated after 29 years. In October 2012, the ex-wife brought an … Continue reading

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Pro se litigant obtains a reversal on appeal

In the "even a blind squirrel finds a nut" category, in the July 6th packet of Appellate Division, Fourth Department decisions, perennial litigant and pretty good jailhouse lawyer Isiah Williams won a reversal of his conviction, pro se.  Mr. Williams … Continue reading

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Divorce Drives Litigant into Depression and Bankruptcy

You may have heard of the “good divorce”, a concept explored by Psychology Today in 2009 where they suggested that “it is possible if you know how to do it”. Unfortunately, as a divorce lawyer I rarely see the good … Continue reading

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Arise the Litigant in Person

The reduction in Legal Aid is predicted to see an increase in the number of litigants in person. Is this a problem? There is no research to suggest that cases take longer with a litigant in person. However the Judge … Continue reading

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