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Q: How does a firearm purchase affect outcome in a domestic abuse case with a restraining order in CA?
I am a survivor of a domestic abuse incident in California where my former domestic partner bought firearms, including an AR, on the morning of the assault. Although he was subject to California's 10-day waiting period and couldn't pick them up immediately, he failed to disclose this... View More 
Yuliya Kelmansky
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
The firearm purchase itself does not automatically change the outcome of a domestic violence case, but it can be relevant if it supports concerns about the alleged victim's safety or the defendant's intent. Once a domestic violence restraining order is issued, California law generally... View More
Q: Where can I find a 1-year school enrollment POA form in Mississippi?
I need to obtain a Power of Attorney (POA) to enroll my 5-year-old grandson in school in Mississippi. My daughter is willing to sign the necessary documents. I would like the POA to be valid for one year and without restrictions. Where can I find the appropriate forms?
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jul 12, 2026
answered on Jul 12, 2026
Mississippi Code § 93-31-3, which authorized the use of this type of power of attorney, expired on July 1, 2026. Although the Legislature may hold a special session to extend the law, you should first contact the school district to ask whether it will continue accepting a POA for enrollment in the... View More
Q: How can I pursue legal action against a school for negligence in my son's assault?
I'm a parent in California facing a serious concern about an incident that occurred at my son's high school. My 17-year-old son was attending a basketball tournament at his school when he was attacked and assaulted by other students. The staff intervened but left my son outside, where he... View More
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answered on Jul 12, 2026
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In California, a school can be held liable if a student is injured by others, provided the school's staff was negligent. Under California Education Code Section 44807, schools and teachers have a duty to supervise students and protect them from foreseeable harm, such as during a... View More
Q: What are my visitation rights and how can I establish paternity in Arkansas?
I live in Arkansas and was in a mutual relationship with my children's mother. She recently left with the kids, and there is no custody order in place. I have not signed the birth certificate of the youngest child, although I claim the child as my own despite uncertainties about paternity.... View More
Chris McFarlin
answered on Jul 12, 2026
answered on Jul 12, 2026
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Given that you and the mother were not married when the child was born, you currently have no rights to the child, even if you signed a birth certificate or signed an acknowledgement of paternity under Arkansas law. Currently, it sounds like the mother has all natural and legal... View More
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Q: Why is my insurance saying I'm at fault when the other driver crossed the line and didn't stop?
In Georgia, another driver crossed the center line and caused an accident, but they did not stop. A police report was filed, though there were no witnesses. Despite this, my insurance company determined that I was at fault and covered my damage. Can you help me understand why they would reach this... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 12, 2026
answered on Jul 12, 2026
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. You could obtain a copy of the police report and review how it describes the cause of the accident. You could investigate whether there is any surveillance film footage at the site. You could contact the claim... View More
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