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Accusations are false. In home healthcare person was hired even though he was a repeat Felon. Literally set him up completely for new life in CA, supported him for 9-10yr prison terms then brought him from MT prison to my home. I am completely disabled he claims he was physically abused & that... View More 
answered on Nov 13, 2017
you should call the police and report him for Elder Abuse
what he did was also an arguable theft in addition to civil injuries for which you could file in small claims court and sue for up to $10k.........but YOU would have to appear in court and i suspect i would be a waste of time if he... View More
I know I had few problems to work with myself and DCFS had got involved and I didn't meet the requirements they had for me to keep custody and that's why I lost custody.
answered on Nov 13, 2017
you need a family law attorney with international custody experience....that is not me and i do not even know of any lawyers with that experience............but i suspect they would not be cheap.
are you even in a position to hire a lawyer? if not consider legal aid.
before you make... View More
What can I do when he harasses me and verbally abuses me making it impossible to co-parent, but the judge won't grant a full legal custody order? My ex recently tried to use the children as pawns refusing to allow them to see their primary dr. unless I agree to his demands to change the... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2017
you posted this on a criminal law section.
did you have a lawyer when you went to court?
if not did you consult with Legal Aid? Consider if you are in Riverside:
Public Service Law Corporation of the Riverside Co Bar Assoc volunteer atty program: 4129 Main St, #101,... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2017
his prior DV should not stop him from being married as long as he is single.
it may however dissuade a new partner from committing..........
I apologize, I meant this for Florida attorneys. Will repost...
answered on Nov 9, 2017
as the song goes.......accentuate the positive ...eliminate the negative
a lawyer would need more info?
other wits?
could be less than honorable ofcr or DA?
if an ofcr makes an arrest or a DA files they want to make it stick.
I had a court early this morning for a progress report but failed to appear due to the side affects of my medication. I just started taking them and they seem to literally knock me out! So when my alarm went off this morning I didn't wake up! I didn't wake till about 1:30 PM but as soon... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
explain this to your attorney who can make a motion to add to calendar and explain to court..........but do asap
The victim is his ex girlfriend that refuses to move on so is determine to ruin his life by lying and making faulce reports we have evidence to prove she's lying but since we can't afford a attorney he's not being given the chance be heard by any of us But IM CURIOUS IF SHE COULD GET... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2017
if you do not want her sending letters you can get a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order)................if you want it then it should be ok.
It was due to domestic violence
answered on Nov 5, 2017
a lawyer would need to hear ALL the facts.
i would suggest the lawyer that represented you and has the file be questioned about this.
you really need a family law attorney to review the file and hopefully one that has some criminal law experience.
In question is interpretation of 4320 i
answered on Nov 3, 2017
4320 (i) provides that in making a determination about spousal support that the court must consider "Documented evidence, including a plea of nolo contendere, of any history of domestic violence, as defined in Section 6211, between the parties or perpetrated by either party against either... View More
I was assaulted while a restraining order was in affect and the police drops the charges gave him an early kick and are ignoring the fact that he still is contacting me .I had to cut off my ankle Monitor and put myself in jail just to be safe.i suffer from insomia now and can't get any... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2017
you are clearly in the right......
either police, DA or congressman might help...............a congressman would wake things up
The accusations are completely not true. I still live at the residence with no problems. Actually the accuser is my dad and has hit me several times. Harassed me several times. The cops have been called several times and my family lied to the cops and they still did nothing because I had done... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2017
This happens all the time..................you need to contact a lawyer for your county.
It sounds like it may be out of family law rather than criminal law court
Hi, I have a domestic violence case. I have also a restriction order to my ex, which we did not live together for 2 years after that incident happened. After that 2 years we talked about what happened and I have decided giving him another opportunity. He have a 1 year old baby. And when we decided... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
The U visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa which is set aside for victims of crimes (and their immediate family members) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal... View More
they got married legally in 2008 been together since 2004, got 2 kids, She accused of cheating he admitted 5 years ago and promised to stop to work things out in the last few years She keep complaining about and going out with girls like She is single again He works night shifts Her parents help... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
google a family law lawyer in Whittier.
i assume he will not have money for a lawyer and may need to look into legal or some assistance.
best thing he can do is move out and get a divorce.
you can not force her to love him and trust him again
My friend is a domestic violence victim. She left her home because she was scared for her life and children’s. She just recently made a report and talked to an officer. But she is now thinking of forgetting about everything because her aggressor called her parents to threaten them(they live in a... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2017
she can explain all this to the police and get a restraining order............
she is a wit not a victim............the victim is the state of California and they do not have to drop just b/c she says so..........but it does not sound like they have filed yet............right?
Police came and took pictures and he was arrested Saturday afternoon I was issued an emergency restraining order. So far in the system it appears as a misdemeanor charge... it was just a small cut on lip and my face and ear were red from all the pressure he applied. Can the charges be dropped even... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2017
first you have to understand you are a witness not a victim............the victim technically is the state of calif...............
think in terms of a robbery at a liquor store and you are arrested. If later you learn that your parents are best friends of the owners and the owners want to... View More
In the divorce, is there still a chance he will get some of the property? He did the following for domestic charges:
Smashed glass, took property they bought together(computers for their joint business), released horses off property, neglected the dogs, screamed profanities in my face and... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2017
MOM SHOULD CONSULT WITH A LAWYER WHO WILL GATHER INFO ON EVERYTHING.
THIS HAS FAMILY LAW ISSUES AND CRIMINAL ISSUES.
WHERE THE POLICE CALLED ON PRIOR ACTS OF VIOLENCE? WHAT HAPPENED? WAS HE ON PROBATION OR WAS THERE A RESTRAINING ORDER OUT OF CRIMINAL COURT OR FAMILY LAW COURT?... View More
what will happen next in this case? I've tried contacting the Police officer but no luck.
I had a discharge report from the doctors, pictures, still visible bruises and a busted lip
answered on Oct 25, 2017
the police arrested him and then he either posted bail or they let him out OR....on his own promise to return.
he will have to appear at an arraignment where he pleads guilty or not guilty.
then there will be a preliminary hearing followed by another appearance of two before a trial... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
probably not.....but if i was the person who was violated i would think twice
He is considered the abuser in this case and is almost done with his probation after messing it up 5x (not related to his charge) but if shes completely nuts because she keeps threatning him jail time if he does anything as not text her back, tries ending the relationship, excommunicating himself... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
it is hard to understand your questions.
it sounds more like a question for a psych doesn't it?
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