Yes, you can and you should include the in forma pauperis (or fee waiver) form with the petition. If you don't the court will reject your filing and demand either the IFP forms or a check to cover the filing fee.

You don't have a right but there is nothing preventing you from attending your stepdaughter's school functions.

I would need much more information to answer your question. I provide free consultations over the phone. Please feel free to contact me at 651-270-6484.

No you cannot get in trouble by serving someone solely because they are on probation. It is not your responsibility to prevent a patron on probation from drinking alcohol.

Your questions showed up under Minnesota law. You will want to ask this under Nebraska law. The criminal laws and procedures can vary significantly in each state.

More information would be needed to give you a complete answer. However, in general, the court will divide marital property in an equitable (fair) manner. Equitable division does not always mean an equal division - so one party could get more of the marital property. The court will consider many... View More

You have a limited amount of time to remove the judge without cause which means that you do not have to have a reason to remove the judge. Once that limited amount of time has passed then you have to show that the judge is biased to have him or her removed. In this case I would include an... View More

I offer sliding-fee rates. There is a website that lists attorneys that offer sliding-fee rates - www.SlidingFeeAttorneys.com. You can also try the bar association in the county you are located in. Some county bar associations have referral lists for attorneys that offer reduced-rates for people... View More

Is there a court order regarding legal/physical custody? Does the order state anything about parenting time/visitation?

You have to file in court for divorce. Divorces do not automatically happen by way of seperation.

I am available to talk. You can call me at #651.270.6484 or reach me by email at Kristen@BullockLawOffice.net.

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Kristen Bullock

I think you are asking for case law. I would go to the county law librarian and ask the librarian for assistance in researching your issue.

I would have to look at the decree to determine what is the best/appropriate course of action. Depending on the way the decree is written it can either be enforced as a judgment or through contempt proceedings.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch website (www.mncourts.gov) has forms to file an expungment. You should make sure you understand the process as expunging certain crimes is very difficult. Many attorneys, including myself, offer reasonable prices and flat rates for expungments. Please feel free to... View More

An attorney would not be able to answer this without reading the divorce decree. I would consult with the attorney who handled the divorce. Otherwise, please feel free to contact me.

Yes a prosecutor can change or add charges to the complaint. This can be done all the way up to the trial date as long as the charges involve the same set of facts.

It is best to have an attorney represent to ensure that your rights are protected. If you can't afford an attorney you a public defender will be appointed to represent you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions 651.270.6484.

Provided you successfully completed probation you are not a convicted felon. There seems to be a frequent problem of the BCA records not being accurate in these circumstances. I would try by writing the BCA a letter and include the relevant court records to show that it is a misdemeanor... View More

Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state. This means that the court does not consider the reasons for the divorce.

Pretty much any conduct can be charged under the public nuisance statute. The statute contains really broad language and so law enforcement can charge pretty much any conduct as a public nuisance if it offends or annoys another. The full text of the statute is as follows:

Whoever by an act... View More