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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for California on
Q: How do I as the protected party ask that a restraining order be terminated in California?

My boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence there was a temp ro then another issued in court and then canceled I was not aware of another one being ordered we moved to ND and he was arrested there for violation of a foreign protection order I want to ask the court to terminate it but the courts... View More

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answered on Dec 4, 2023

To request the termination of a restraining order in California, you first need to file a request with the court that issued the order. This is typically done by submitting a form, which can often be found on the court's website or obtained at the court clerk's office. The form is usually... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Nebraska on
Q: My husband and I were both charged with 2nd degree domestic violence/bodily injury and given no contact order....does th

Does that order include family members or pertain to just he and i?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 4, 2023

It includes the people that are stated on the no contact order. If you aren't sure, contact your defense attorney. Ask to clarify so that you don't accidentally breach the no contact order.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Nebraska on
Q: My husband and I were both charged with 2nd degree domestic violence/bodily injury and given no contact order....does th

Does that order include family members or pertain to just he and i?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Can you sue the probation officer he told my attacker I called and my attacker threatened me?
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answered on Dec 4, 2023

In California, the situation you described raises serious concerns about the confidentiality and duty of care owed by probation officers. If a probation officer disclosed information to your attacker that led to threats against you, this could potentially be a breach of their professional duties.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Environmental, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Texas on
Q: I HAVE A MILITARY VETERAN WHO HAS ME ENCAPSULATED INSIDER A BUBBLE BIODOME. IT'S LIKE A PRIVATE JURISDICTION INSIDE

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He is also impersonating my friend and saying that I raped her baby.

She does not have a baby.

I need you to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: If your ex bf gives you consent to slap them and you do is it legal? What if they push you forcefully in the throat?
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answered on Dec 3, 2023

In California, even if your ex-boyfriend gives you consent to slap them and you act on it, this does not necessarily make it legal. Consent can be a complex issue in cases of physical altercations. If the slap causes harm or is perceived as an assault, it could still be subject to legal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oregon on
Q: Alleged victim, get a court appointed attorney

I am an alleged victim. I was wondering if I can get a court appointed attorney because I recanted my statement for being on pain medication and intoxicated

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Dec 3, 2023

If you are charged with a crime, you likely will be eligible for a court appointed attorney. No crime, no appointed attorney.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Tennessee on
Q: How do i protect myself from abuse while trying to leave? mental and emotion abuse that is controlling. kids exposed too

His behavior is starting to come between me and my children. They are no mimicking his behavior. He also does everything he can to prevent me from seeing people in my family. The youngest has also missed a lot of school without doctor excuses and has developmental delays. My oldest is now afraid to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Domestic Violence on
Q: In New Mexico after kids get adopted out is there a way to get them out

The adoptive mom is abusing the kids and those records and proof that the kids still have to be with her the. Ages are 16, 14 and 13

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: My ex-wife is under DCF investigation (also the kid's teacher) what are my rights and what should I expect?

My ex-wife is my kid's teacher and the children shared with the school therapist that she has been hitting and choking them. I was informed that the school is reporting her to DCF and police. What can I expect and what should I do? We live in neighboring counties (30 minutes apart) and share... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: How do I make sure that my restraining order is on the radar of the defendant's state court system? It is civil only.

I want to make sure I am protected across state lines and I never thought to file in the defendant's state as well.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for New Hampshire on
Q: Can the defendant of a restraining order sue me in another state for an unrelated matter as a form of retaliation?

I have a restraining order in my state where I am the protected party. The defendant no showed a contempt hearing and was fined. His counsel threatened me that if I didn't back off they would sue me saying I violated the release I signed for a family member's trust where we were both... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence on
Q: I voluntarily gave my phone to the police and I need it back for work and appointments I have to go to can I get it back

I don’t have anyone to go with me and I don’t feel safe not being able to contact anyone

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Domestic Violence, Identity Theft and Internet Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband is having a affair and has my wifi hacked. Which allows hm to hack my phone also

It's actually the 2 of them attached to my phone. I believe there sharing calenders and locations ect. He goes by his name and she goes by mine. I'll ask google my current location and it tells me her locations. One night it said I was about a mile from my house. So I pushed directions... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Nov 30, 2023

You need to hire an attorney who specializes in family relations law and regularly practices in your county. There is no magic bullet that the lawyers here can give you that will substitute for getting your own representation. If you wish to prove what you have alleged you will also need to hire... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Intellectual Property for Illinois on
Q: Hello, my landlord has kicked me out without 30 day noticed and even threatened to kill me.

She has costed me loads of money by doing that, holding everything hostage, even costing me money I could be earning right now as I'm homeless and having to make appointments to find a place to live right now. I am completely broke right now and because of all the damage she has caused me even... View More

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

In Illinois, landlords are required to provide tenants with a proper notice before eviction, typically a 30-day notice for month-to-month tenancies. If your landlord evicted you without this notice and threatened you, this is a serious matter. Your landlord’s actions appear to violate tenant... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can a guardian at litum force you to move in a domestic violence case??
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answered on Nov 30, 2023

No, but the GAL will report bad things about you to Court.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: Common law husband has a NCO in Texas he brought me to Oklahoma and left me stranded out at his mom in the middle of now

Nowhere. He refused to get me the money and transportation I need and he dropped my insurance to liability only 4 days prior to the fire. The fire was undetermined on the cause. I think he had something to do with it because of prior threats.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: What can I do to protect myself against a malicious ex boyfriend?

My ex boyfriend has serious mental issues. It’s become too much for me and I’m trying to break away. Not easy because all he does is threaten me and destroys everything good in my life. He has already gotten me fired from one job, gotten me evicted.(I’m assuming so I would have to live with... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 29, 2023

You should immediately move to another residence and not provide him with a forwarding address. Instead of having your mail forwarded by the USPS, individually contact anyone sending you mail through the US Post Office to let them know your new address. Block his telephone number and change your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Municipal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: In a legal demand letter is it legal to ask for compensation/money or a settlement fee for future expenses?

I don't have expenses right now but, will if I decide to seek help for having my life threatened. In other words a person threatened to kill me.

There really is no value of compensation or amount of money one can put on having their own life threatened in that of being killed by someone else.

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