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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Are there any free domestic violence classes for people with no income
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answered on Nov 21, 2024

Yes, there are free domestic violence classes available in Fresno for people without income.

The Marjaree Mason Center offers free domestic violence intervention programs, including both in-person and virtual classes. You can reach their 24-hour crisis hotline at (559) 233-HELP (4357) to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Domestic Violence for New Mexico on
Q: Hoew does one begin the process of emancipation?

I am 16 years old (F), wanting to move out of my mother's care because she lacks emotional maturity/availability. Due to these circumstances in the past, I tried to commit suicide, through therapy and our hardships we have forgiven each other to the extent that we are comfortable with but... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: My boyfriend beat me up In may and used a rain stick as a weapon and random fruit and other items and his fists will h

And months prior shoved me down a few times causing a sprained ankle and a pulled muscle in my back i did go to the hospital for it and made something up. The worse one with the weapons i didnt and he was verbally abusive through all of it and still verbally abusive at times now as well of I... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I received papers from a fake custody lawsuit from my ex husband, whom I have a restraining order against.

Is it a violation of the restraining order? I prepared a full counterclaim, but then I called the family court and there was nothing filed. He faked a lawsuit to communicate with me, wrote a lot of absurd things. Is it harassment?

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

Yes this is harassment which is a violation of the restraining order. Do you have a Temporary Restraining Order(TRO) or a Final Restraining Order (FRO)? If you have an only a TRO you need to to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: Civil or Criminal Matter

I was with my boyfriend that I lived with for four years. He is an Army veteran with diagnosed PTSD, schitzoaffective disorder, depression, possible bipolar disorder, and anxiety. We have a joint checking account together that I'm still on. He had a psychotic break in August and assaulted me... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Does it count as another stike

if a violent offender 3058.6 commits battery on spouse and resisting arrest with priors after release on parole and has 2 strike what his sentence

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Under California's Three Strikes Law, both domestic battery and resisting arrest with violence can count as serious or violent felonies. When committed while on parole, with prior strikes, these offenses typically qualify as strikes.

If this person already has two strikes, committing...
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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: I am a DV survivor. Ex husband is threatening court saying I kidnapped our son after 2 years. I need help. Can he dothis

I discussed with him several times about moving and he was fine with it. But when he gets angry he then threatens with court. We previously had in NY an order of protection granted for my son (when he was 8) due to verbal abuse and making threats about me to him. To the point of my son having a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence on
Q: Husband left me within 10 days ( love marriage), Temple

I married my husband in a Hindu temple,with rituals(photo and video). However, from the start, his behavior changed. He refused to tell his parents about the marriage, and when I insisted, he snatched my mobile and became violent, injuring my hand. He also blamed my past relationship, claiming it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Arizona on
Q: Why would a case be dismissed on the day a trial was to start; only to have a new case filed the following month.

Arizona Municipal court case was dismissed the day of trial, and following month was refiled with new case number for the same exact charges of ars13-1203a1 and 13-2904A1 in which there was no injury the victim recorded the event with a cell phone camera then went to police dept filed charges. I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: I am getting ready to file a motion to change out parenting time, can I file a temp order at the same time or ask for 1?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 17, 2024

A temporary order would likely not be appropriate in this situation. Temporary orders generally are appropriate when no order exists, and there is a need to maintain a status quo. In your situation, there sounds like there is a parenting time order - you don't like it and apparently want to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: How can I temporarily foster a minor that has been thrown out of their homethen called into the cops as a runaway?

Minor's mother threw minor out of the home tonight, in nothing but a skirt, not even underwear. Minor is 16 currently, will be 17 soon. I would like to temporarily foster the minor, until adulthood, or until minor's father can take custody. Minor's parents are divorced and father is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Massachusetts on
Q: Wondering if my restraining order was violated

I have a restraining order on my son s father . I got it in 9/2022 and I currently updated it 9/11/2024 and is effective until 9/11/2026

The restraining order has already been violated last year and he plead guilty with a fine.

We are only to communicate via a court order app and... View More

Lissa McKinney
Lissa McKinney
answered on Nov 13, 2024

An order to communicate about you child via the OFW app or another is very important for setting boundary's and building trust. If the RO states it must be via the App, then it could be a violation. One issue is whether he understands the limits of the authorized discourse or not.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I was served a eviction notice from the sheriff giving me 5 days to move out but now I'm dealing with a domestic violenc

So I guess my question is I served an eviction I have 5 days to get out from the sheriff but now I'm dealing with a domestic violence issue is there anything that I can do to postpone the eviction or what can I do

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult time. In California, victims of domestic violence have certain protections that might help with your eviction situation. You can request a postponement of the eviction by informing the court of your circumstances. Providing documentation, such... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Land Use & Zoning for California on
Q: I was served a eviction notice from the sheriff giving me 5 days to move out but now I'm dealing with a domestic violenc

So I guess my question is I served an eviction I have 5 days to get out from the sheriff but now I'm dealing with a domestic violence issue is there anything that I can do to postpone the eviction or what can I do

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult time. When facing both an eviction and a domestic violence situation, there are steps you can take to address both issues simultaneously.

First, reach out to a local legal aid organization or an attorney who understands both eviction...
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