Q: What can I do when I am told by a family member that they filed a restraining order after I had called the police
I was attempting to initiate the sale of a firearm that was being held by my father, it was purchased and was legally in my name. I only asked the police to mediate and they agreed because he refused to give it to me. Without having spoken to any member of my family - there was an eventual agreement and I got my gun back. After the police left and we parted ways, I was told that he was pressing charges and to cease all contact by all members of the family. When i received that message I ceased all contact. They have all of my property and now I am unable to speak to anyone for fear of retaliation. I have no money and am facing an eviction from my apartment, which was why I attempted to retrieve my property in the first place. How can I even begin to solve this Problem? I have not been contacted by the police or courts yet and do not know what to expect. He is an emotionally abusive person and now my entire family is against me because I was trying to give myself the right to sell it
A: I suggest you look at the options on the website of the Texas State Bar: https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Can_t_Afford_an_Attorney_
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