answered on Mar 19, 2012
Yes, you can. Of course you, would need to follow current eviction laws to do so. I recently helped a mother evict her daughter who was emotionally and physically abusive.
We've been divorced for 18 months and I didn't think of this originally so it's not in the divorce decree. He does pay the court ordered child support but refuses to help with the annual registration fees in public school. I have 2 kids in high school and 2 kids in elementary. The HS... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2012
The divorce decree is what is controlling in these situations. If it is not included in the decree then you would need to petition to modify in order to get it added. If it is included you would need to file an order to show cause. There very well may be some language in the decree stating that... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2011
Normally, no the police must get a warrant or consent in order to search your home. However if there are "exigent circumstances" like knowing a person is being assulted in your home, they are in "hot" pursuit of a suspect, or have cause to belive the individuals are destroying... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2011
If you think there is any chance of being charged with the crime the police are interrogating you about then YES, ask for an attorney and exercise your right to silence. By talking to the police you are only helping them gather evidence against you. Often they will make promises like saying they... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2011
If there was a judgment entered it will be a public record. The easiest way to search the public records is to go to a court house and do search of the parties to the case. Many court houses have computers available which you can search public records like court dockets. If the clerks have time... View More
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