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1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for California on
Q: What are the biggest differences between military and civilian law?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 31, 2017

Your question is way too broad. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Military Law for California on
Q: I want to know more about foreign and space industry, thank you!

I'm a Chinese citizen and I intend to start a new corporation in US about space transportation. The corporation's main goal is provide space launch service, send satellites into Earth orbit. I have some question as below:

1 Does government allow foreign to do such things? If I... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 2, 2017

Obviously there are various licenses needed for starting such a business, as well as governmental clearances, immigration laws, environmental laws, and general business laws related to your question. This public Q/A forum is not a proper one for such a complex and serious matter. The best first... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Military Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Were my friend's rights violated during her military medical appointment?

To make the story fit, my friend went to mental health because she's suicidal. The providers told her that they had to put her in a high interest list since she attempted suicide, it was very hard for her to open up but they told her the only people that would know would be the commander and... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 3, 2017

Your friend needs to speak with a lawyer who is knowledgeable with regard to military law and the rights of military members. Since you are not the possible client, it is difficult to give advice in such a situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Military Law for California on
Q: married in Az to military member station in Ca. We have a child. I want to leave him and move back to Az...

He will be done with his contract with the military in 2 months What are my option legally? I have all my Family in Az.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 12, 2017

You can file for divorce and custody in CA if you've established residency here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Military Law for California on
Q: I need assistance with filing a Civil Harassment Restraining order against my sister-in-law. How can I get assistance.

I am 100% disabled and she harassed me and I feel unsafe in my own home. She's also antagonizing my nine year old son and he is afraid of her as well.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 12, 2017

See the free court forms on the CA courts website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1044.htm

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Military Law for California on
Q: In California does the defendant have to serve papers to the plaintiff after the plaintiff serves the defendant

The defendant is the mother and went on deployment with the navy the father is ordered to pay her 220$ per month and is sueing the mother for the child support he paid while she was on deployment because he had physical custody of the children while she was deployed but there was never a court... View More

Andy Chen
Andy Chen
answered on Sep 1, 2015

The answer to your question is no. The defendant does not have to serve a response/answer on the plaintiff after the plaintiff serves a summons, complaint/petition on the defendant.

However, it sounds to me the plaintiff here is going about it completely wrong. The fact the mom goes on...
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1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for California on
Q: I am a Private in the Marine Corps who has been in for eleven and a half months. I am being processed for AdSep

for alcohol abuse treatment failure. I was NJP'd for underage drinking in July. I was referred to the Army Substance Abuse Program and enrolled in an outpatient program with weekly counseling with an ASAP employee. After my 45 days of restriction I went out with a friend and drank again. I... View More

Andy Chen
Andy Chen
answered on Nov 28, 2014

If you've been caught drinking multiple times before, failed rehab several times, and don't believe that alcohol dependence is a problem of yours, I'd say your odds of changing the Army's mind is pretty slim. Your reputation might be sullied beyond repair already.... View More

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