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answered on Jul 6, 2011
Double jeopardy is a criminal law concept. It sounds as if these are judgments in a civil case, so double jeopardy would not apply.
He had $90 worth of alcohol (and 2 friends helping him) the court papers state him as a delinquent child and then charge him as an adult with a Class D Felony. He wants to join the military and this is ruining his chances!! He was 16, I don't understand how this is still hurting him at... View More 
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
You should contact a criminal law attorney. Perhaps a sentence modification can be obtained.
I had 2 lower dental implants put in 25 months ago so my denture would stay in place. The followups have been ongoing since that time. My lower denture still will not fit properly or stay in place. I continue to go back and forth between my regular dentist and the dental lab. I still feel that the... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
Without seeing the medical records, it is impossible to say. However,
most attorneys will not take medical malpractice cases for dental injuries absent permanent nerve damage, brain damage or death.
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
If you can afford it, refinance and buy him out. If not, then you need to sell and pay off the mortgage. Another possibility is to rent the property for the amount of the mortgage, etc., or take in someone to share the expense. If you dont want to have renters, and he will not agree, you can sue... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2011
If your mother is a senior citizen she may qualify for free legal services depending on where she lives. Prairie State Legal Services is one possibility so is Legal Aid in Cook County. Additionally, many law schools offer discounted services. These options are far better than using a form that... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2011
Absolutely untrue. You also may have other causes of action.
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answered on Jul 8, 2011
Unless you are talking about a deed in lieu of foreclosure, where the bank forgives the loan and accepts owenership of the property by deed, you will have to keep up on the mortgage, insurance and taxes.
Lawyer he cleared bank account.We had a written agreement about visiting the children and he broke it by going home early while i was at work and my mom was at the house watching them. i had asked him to please stay out of the house while it was my day because he had followed me around yelling and... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
If there is not a court order, you need to ask a court to approve your written agreement. At that point, the agreement can be enforced by the court and if he violates the order, he can be held in contempt by the judge. You may be able to qualify for pro bono services or if you live in an area... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
Under certain circumstances, yes. For example, if the child lived with the paternal grandmother even though paternity was not established, she may be considered to be a de facto custodian and would have rights under Indiana Law.
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
Indiana has a central processing center for child support payments. You can learn more at the Child and Family Services website. You can actually register there and check online for the last 5 payments made.
Also, you should file a change of address in the court case where child support... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2011
It is not likely that a law enforcement officer from another state can evict you.
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answered on Jul 7, 2011
In addition to Terry's advice, why dont you just ask your attorney to send you a file stamped copy of what was filed?
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answered on Jul 19, 2011
In addition to what Michael stated, the judgment holder may sell the and assign the judgment to a collection ageny who will proceed against you.
Abusive parents decides they don't want to deal with their 12 almost 13 yr old daughter, so instead of the parents putting her in foster care or some sort of facility again, they leave her with family friends for 3 months to a yr. Is it possible for that family to try and take guardianship or... View More
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answered on May 30, 2011
Based on the information presented, it sounds as if you would have a claim for custody based on the 'de facto custodian" statute.
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answered on May 30, 2011
Could you please repost as I am not sure about what you are trying to accomplish. Thank you
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answered on May 30, 2011
I would proceed in a way that will be quickest for you. File a claim with your homeowner's insurer. They will pay you promptly and go after your neighbor. the alternative is to contact the neighbor's insurer directly.
What can i do I woke up in ICU 2 1/2 days
after the operation even with the DNR.And I have ask what hip was put in 3 or 4 times and i'm always told they dont know -now I have a staff inf.
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answered on May 30, 2011
I am sorry to read about your issues. I am not exactly sure what you are asking. It may be that you have a malpractice case or possibly a products liability case. You may even be part of a class action depending on who the manufacturer of the hip is. Please contact me or another injury lawyer... View More
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answered on May 23, 2011
There would be a need for someone who knows sign language to interpret. This is no different then if the witness only spoke a foreign language.
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answered on May 23, 2011
Under the intestate laws, yes.
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answered on May 23, 2011
Yes. However, if there is a deed for property naming someone else, you would not be entitled to the property in the deed.
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