Questions Answered by Neville Bedford
Q: My neighbors who live on the same premises keep feeding my animals without my permission. How can I make them stop?
Lock your doors and don't leave the food accessible. Write them a letter informing them that they are not to come onto your property or feed your animals. If they persist, contact the local authorities for a no trespass order.
Q: My 1 yr old has a led level of 12 our landlord never told us of led in the house do i have a lawsuit
It may take an investigation to determine the cause of this condition. Follow your doctor's recommendations to treat the condition and consult with an attorney in private to evaluate the situation further.
Q: saw judge to drop a no contact order as the victim - he was very intimidating / he denied my request;can i appeal?
To best present your case in the court, a licensed, experienced, practicing attorney is one means to make sure you get the matter properly before the judge.
Q: My nephew is a recent college grad, job holder and has never been in trouble with the police. He was accused of domestic
If he has an attorney, he will be well advised. Part of that advice may include a review of his right to remain silent and not discuss the matter in public, or in any manner that may damage his case. He should consult with his attorney privately to address these concerns.
Q: Hi, is it possible to press criminal charges for DV against my husband whom I no longer live with, but who
Talk to the attorney you retained to assist you with your divorce. If you did not engage an attorney to assist you, you may encounter some challenges navigating the process. The possible criminal case will require a careful investigation to evaluate your evidence and testimony and any possible complications that may arise.
Q: Signing rights over to family friend temporary
Meet with and retain a family court attorney to assist you in making proper arrangements. If DCYF is still open, they may be the ones who presently have legal custody . . . but it is impossible to tell without a thorough review of the case.
Q: My boyfriend & I have shared custody w his mom in CT. She went to RI & now has full custody without our consent. Help!
This sounds like a complicated situation that may be best addressed with the assistance of a qualified family law attorney engaged to assist you.
Q: If 2 people allege they were assaulted by each other who gets arrested
Whomever the police decide to arrest will get arrested. Then the lawyers and Judge will help sort it out.
Q: Use of VA dependent education benefits for children's education and divorce
These are best discussed with your attorney in private after a careful review of your court orders and agreements.
Q: I'm in foreclosure; can the mortgage co. send my ex-wife a certified notice or would that be considered slander?
Answered on Aug 19, 2017
If you have it, bring the notice to the attorney you have retained to assist you in the foreclosure matter.
Q: Is there a time limit to filing a Motion for relief from final judgement in RI divorce? do I need to respond to motion?
Yes, under rule 60, there is a time limit if you are petitioning the court to vacate the prior Judgment. If, however, there is a post final motion for relief and it is unanswered, the risk of a default judgment is very possible. To clarify this answer, contact an attorney to review your particular documents and evaluate your options privately
Q: My ex wife has filed a motion for Relief after Final Judgement of our divorce. Date of final judgement was 2/24/16
The law of your particular case will be found in your settlement agreement. If there are ambiguities that may be argued in your favor, go over these with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, that is the first matter you should address. Issues of child support, parenting, and custody remain in the jurisdiction of the family court until the children are emancipated.
Q: What can a person be charged with for having sex in a car in a public park in Rhode Island?
§ 180-1 Disturbing the peace.
Every person who shall revel, commit any nuisance or mischief, quarrel or otherwise behave in an indecent or disorderly manner in any of the public buildings or places to which the public is admitted, halls, railroad stations, places of amusement, churches, schools, streets, highways, public bridges, public lands, burial grounds, public parks, or grounds set apart for public purpose, to the disturbance or annoyance of the peaceable inhabitants of the Town...
Q: Interstate or Foreign Support Orders & Accrued Interest Owed to the Parent
It may have been as simple as a data processing oversight. That is a substantial amount past due. Hopefully, you have retained competent counsel to ensure the interest is properly perfected.
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