My ex and I divorced in June of 2019, she and I agreed that b/c we both have joint custody of the kids there is no reason we need to pay child support. She has continuously threatened to take me for child support even though she denied it in front of the judge and now because she is unable to pay... View More 
answered on Nov 30, 2020
Yes she can seek child support alleging a change in circumstance. You should speak to an attorney to discuss your options after a review of your case.
Will the warrant be dropped when going before a judge
answered on Nov 19, 2020
Yes. In fact it what normally happens so a hold is created so that the accused is not released from the holding facility upon resolution of that case.
My wife was charged last Dec. 12 for stealing less than $40 of merchandise from Walmart. She is not guilty and has already pleaded not guilty in municipal court. They have rescheduled several times, then transferred it to circuit court. She was due to appear in front of the new judge to enter a... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2020
The statue of limitations for a misdemeanor is one year. However it doesn't run once a charge has been filed so it doesn't apply in your wife's situation. Your wife needs a lawyer as there maybe other things that can be done.
answered on Oct 29, 2020
There is not enough information in your question to even hazard a guess. All cases are different and it would need to be reviewed by an experienced federal criminal defense attorney.
Dont mean to waste your time, cause we don't need representation, I am asking for a young girl I know that has had a very sad life and I told her that I would try to find out, if there was anything we could do to keep her from going to jail for 10 days. She has shoplifting charges.
answered on Oct 23, 2020
There is not nearly enough information in your question to give you a good answer. First of all "charge" would indicate a criminal charge and only a prosecuting attorney can file charges on anyone. You may be able to file a police report but the prosecutor would make the charging... View More
the felonies are 2nd degree assault on a special victim, harassment in the 1st degree, and fleeing from police in a vehicle
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Very possibly you could get full custody. That being said the details matter and you need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney.
answered on Oct 5, 2020
You will need to hire an attorney, file a paternity and child custody petition.
I am sole provider for family and house is in my name. I want to leave and rent a safe place but cant pay for both places. Husband refuses to work he has no income. Can I sign a lease and leave family house while married if I fear he will hurt me? Am I legally obligated to support him until we... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Please speak to a local family law attorney. More details about the abuse and you situation will be needed to give you a good answer. For instance an order of protection might be in your best interest even if you leave the current home.
How much time or if anytime do you think I’m looking at?
answered on Sep 28, 2020
To give an educated answer would require a through review of the case against you, your criminal history, and a discussion with you. In other words this is a question you need to ask your criminal defense attorney after thoroughly discussing the case with them.
I just don’t really trust law enforcement very much
Specially in these days and times
answered on Sep 25, 2020
You absolutely do not have to speak to them. You have the right to remain silent. If the police seek to speak to you might invoke your right to remain silent by saying the magic words. "I want a lawyer." Then shut up do not discuss anything as anything you say to them will be used against you.
answered on Sep 3, 2020
Your son needs to speak to a criminal defense attorney immediately. He should not speak to anyone other than his attorney or one that he is seeking to hire about this. Anything he says to anyone else may be used against him.
My daughter is almost 4 and her biological father hasn't been around since she was about 14 months old. I filed for child support after he told me he wasn't going to help out if he couldn't have me, but has not seen her at all. My husband has been around since she was a few months... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
No is the short answer. The long answer is that your husband can seek to do a step parent adoption of your daughter that would make him the legal father and terminate the parental rights of the biological father. Realistically you will need an attorney to help with this process.
Father got a full order of protection against me last august. Since then we have tried working on things and hanging out and trying to make things work and getting back together. He never got the order dropped and we are no longer working on things. How is this going to play into what he just filed?
answered on Mar 31, 2020
There is not enough information in your question to give you a good answer. Other than to say that you need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. It is pretty obvious that he is up to something but what his finial goals are would take a full review of the case, talking to you, and... View More
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