If a person does not abide by the Order of the Court, then the remedy is to file a Contempt Action against that person. If the Court finds the person to be in contempt, then the Judge can sanction the person with jail time for their failure to comply with the Court Order.

Yes, there are many lawyers who will handle an uncontested divorce for a flat fee. I prefer a flat fee b/c it saves time not having to document the time spent on every email, text or phone call. I know how much time I will likely have to spend on a case like this, and thus can offer a pretty... View More

I'm not exactly sure what your question is, however it sounds like you're ready for a divorce. Depending on exactly what is going on in your situation, a TPO might be necessary as well. Generally speaking, the property acquired during the marriage is marital property and subject to... View More

You can file a Motion for Bond Modification. I would suggest hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you fo this.

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I suggest you call your lawyer. If it’s an arraignment, your lawyer may have filed a waiver, and you might not need to appear in court. The clerk could probably also tell you if a waiver has been filed.

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In general, pension plans are treated like any other property – if they accrued during the marriage, they are marital property subject to equitable division. Any portion that accrued prior to the marriage, however, is considered the separate property of that spouse.

There is no exact answer because many factors can affect the length of time. Some jurisdictions handle misdemeanor jail cases regularly so that people don't languish in jail too long on minor offenses. In other jurisdictions a defendant could sit in jail for months before being brought to... View More

I don't really understand exactly what you are asking. Did you enter a plea of guilty? Is the charge still pending?

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Yes. You can still get a divorce. It will just require a few extra steps if he won’t sign off on the paperwork.

A lawyer can help you ask the Judge to make him pay your attorney fees if he’s holding up the process for no good reason.

Generally speaking, defendants are required to attend calendar call. It is possible that your attorney obtained permission from the court to excuse you from appearing. An attorney conflict letter by itself does not excuse the defendant from appearing.

Anyone can sue anyone. I don't know the facts, so I have no idea if your claim would succeed. However, if someone threatened to kill your child, you should report it to the police.

The purpose of a preliminary hearing, also known as a probable cause hearing, is to make sure that a person is not held in jail without some evidence to support the incarceration. So, if a person is out on bail and not in custody, there is no need for a probable cause hearing.

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There are mandatory minimum prison sentences for trafficking charges. The minimums depend on the weight/amount of drugs. To avoid prison time, you would need an attorney to negotiate a reduced charge.

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There may be some reason that your lawyer is opting for a bench trial. A bench trial is a trial where the Judge decides guilt or innocence, and there is no jury. Normally you would be better off with a jury trial. Working out a plea in the case would usually lead to a better sentence than the... View More

If he has a court date scheduled, it's obviously best if you can hire a lawyer before that court date. However, if you need time to hire a lawyer, then you can show up at the court date and orally request a continuance to hire an attorney. Most Judges will grant at least one continuance to... View More

If you use a bonding company, then you do not get the money back. If you pay the full bond amount directly to the jail, then the money is returned at the conclusion of the case.

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It is possible that the case can be reopened, but not all cases can be reopened. It depends on why it was closed among other factors. In some cases it might be easier just to refile. More specific information would be needed to determine the best course of action.

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If someone refuses to return your property to you, then they are committing a theft. You can call the police. You could also hire an attorney to "politely" ask the person to return the property.

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It is not possible for a lawyer to advise you whether to enter a plea or go to trial without a thorough examination of all the evidence. I have no idea what evidence you may have given through your own statements. I have no idea what other evidence may have been found at the scene. My guess is... View More

If you can show the Court that you’ve exhausted all reasonable efforts to find him, then you can serve him by publication. The divorce would likely cost around $2500.

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