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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 
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
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
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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
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
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... View More
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
A few weeks ago my husband and I got into a fight and he was recording me on his phone bc I was being loud and crazy (we both were drinking) and I was trying to get the phone out of his hands and his phone clipped the end of my eye glasses which cut my face and it started bleeding. I called the... View More
question - when a teenage female moves in with her boyfriend at a home owned by the boyfriend's mother. At what point in time, if any, does the girlfriend be considered a "tenant" or "resident" of the home and what legal rights does she have, if any to access the property... View More
I recently reported my wife for domestic violence. She has a previous dv she pleaded guilty to and has been abusing me for over 25 years. This time i provided audio evidence of her abusing me, threatening to kill me, threatening to file a false report if I don't do what she says, threatening... View More
While brass knuckles are illegal in wa state I’m curious if they are considered a paper weight and you are in a situation that is considered a threat on your life or serious bodily harm can you use said paper weight to defend yourself without legal repercussions
I was ignored and told that “the cops know who” for two years I went to court. No witnesses showed up with any evidence. I know where they were getting information but they never asked me. Police abused me in the streets during that time and now. I have been injured before. It should be... View More
I need to know how and what forms I need to fill out to petition the court for attorney fees before the final ruling in my divorce under §40-4-7(A) due to me not being able to afford an attorney to fairly represent my interests in my divorce proceedings? I am permanently disabled due to the abuse... View More
The defendant (who has control of assets) is being represented by a GA legislator who has delayed this action for 3.5 - 4 years using his inability to work on divorce action because of his legislative duties each year.
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
There is no such thing as a right to a speedy trial in a divorce case. You can just ask the court to set the case during a time the legislature is not in session.
answered on Nov 11, 2024
Whether acts or omissions constitute discipline or neglect/abuse depends upon the specific facts and circumstances presented by the competent and admissible evidence in a lawsuit which will be adjudicated by a finder of facts (either a judge or a jury).
Generally, reasonable discipline... View More
He was arrested on a simple battery warrant l, paid the bail for that—but today was transferred to another county to satisfy a battery warrant. I was the victim in both cases, I just want to know how likely. I am praying he gets bond for this county.
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
I would say it's probably pretty likely, assuming the other battery warrant is also for a misdemeanor. If you really wanted to stack the deck in his favor, you could reach out to the prosecutor's office and tell them that you are the victim in the case and that you want them to give him a bond.
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