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The protective order , the deputy sheriff, who has an ongoing history of purposely neglecting me and abusing me , never arrested the person even with video evidence of the crime and they tell him every time I call 911 and everything that I say. Which puts me in danger and harm way . I can’t get... View More 
Plaintiff has not requested any legal responsibility of the child despite multiple requests for dna and legal obligations in 3.5 years, plaintiff frequently used court as a form of threat to continue control. Plaintiff has been charged with domestic violence and is now suing me for establishing... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
Paternity is separate from custody and parenting time. Until paternity is established, the plaintiff in this situation (assuming it is the father) has no legal basis to even ask for custody or parenting time. That may well be on the horizon and his intention. However, custody and parenting time are... View More
My neighbor tried to break into my garage, and my husband is monitoring me. The neighbor threatened me, and when I called the cops, a female constable arrived. My neighbor told her that he did not threaten me, that he only told me to go inside my house and pray, and that I was mentally ill—a... View More
We met in Brazil in 2007, and reconnected in 2011. He filled bankruptcy in NYC, went to Brazil to attest he loved me and convinced me to move to NYC later that year. Less than 6 months later, he proposed, but because of Defense of Marital Act, we only got married in 2013. My ex issued the first... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2024
First and foremost the asker must retain a lawyer to represent her and guide her throughout her divorce. We cannot provide such a service here online. Secondly, the asker makes rather bombastic allegations that should appear in the pleadings prepared by her lawyer. Some facts are important while... View More
My ex girlfriend and I just went through custody mediation yesterday for our 9 month old son and agreed to 50/50 legal and physical custody. I had to get court ordered paternity testing because she went back to her husband while she was pregnant and he signed the birth certificate. This morning I... View More
He is an abusive alcoholic and manipulated messages staged photos and just straight out lied.. I guess because he went first nobody will listen to me the things he does are not illegal but they are very manipulative and they're emotionally traumatizing to my child
I didn’t give them permission to use my birth or I didn’t give them permission to file anything. A restraining order case is public records. Anyone can get access to my birth certificate.
Criminal case two aggravated corporalninjusty charges and a contempt for violation of cpo
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
You're facing charges of aggravated corporal injury and contempt for violating a criminal protective order, and you're wondering about the hearing results labeled "DOPP". This is a serious situation, and understanding the terminology is crucial for your next steps.... View More
hello i have a case out of san bernardino court house case FAMSB2401279 i have an attorney now representing me however i feel like my primary concerns are not being addressed and this case is dragging on longer then it needs to. my attorney is a criminal defense attorney and i need to get my... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. It’s important to have an attorney who fully understands and prioritizes your family law concerns. You might consider consulting with a family law attorney who has experience specifically in child custody and domestic violence cases... View More
I have a long standing documented history of DV with the person I called about. My most recent OP was dismissed by a new judge, when it absolutely should not have been. His behavior had escalated for about five days. He physically assaulted me after banging on my door. He evaded police, asked them... View More
How else can a minor protect them if a statement was given?
The DA SAYS I WILL HAVE A WARRANT IF I DONT GO?
inherited from our parents, if we don't let her live in the house! She has made it clear that she plans on doing whatever she has to, to get everything she can get from us, she has told him that. If his name wasn't on the title, could she still go after us?
She has posed for... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
It is possible your brother's wife could get his interest in the property upon his death or if he transfers his interest in the property to her. The wife's acts appear to affect him, not you, so any action against the wife would have to be initiated by him.
I've been cyber harassed fir for over a year now. They can forward my calls to them. Alter Google searches. Change feed on any website like Google discovery, youtube, music, etc. They listen thru phone and make fun of me.
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
In Georgia, you do not have any expectation of privacy from the person you are speaking to on a telephone. That means that if that person wanted to tell someone else what you said, or even record the call, it would be legal in this state and probably admissible in court.
I filed assault on my boyfriend. Then they enhanced it to aggri ated with deadly weapon. The next day I filed a affidavite of non prosecution with the DA. The state picked it up and a year later received letter that grand jury indicted him. He is now scheduled for pretrial. What should he expect?.
answered on Nov 4, 2024
He may be asked to enter a plea, or answer information pertaining to whether he's interested in making a plea deal. If he has a lawyer, his lawyer should handle all of that and guide him through it. If he doesn't, he sorely needs a lawyer. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (in a... View More
Years to be a stay at home mom. He told me he has been seeing/dating someone else for the last six months and wants me to leave. What are my options. I have no where to go no friends or family.
No transcripts were received with my FOIA request from the court. The company who has the transcript quoted cost of $600. As the victim in this case, are any options available to obtain a copy for free?
I later sent this to the court:"Virginia Law § 19.2-165,The reporter or other... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
Unfortunately, FOIA involves the requesting party having to pay for the reasonable costs of production. Additionally, the statute you cite includes the following language: "Upon the request of any counsel of record, or of any party not represented by counsel, and upon payment of the reasonable... View More
There was a domestic dispute between my boyfriend and I and I never called the cops. One month later his mother called the cops for another incident concerning him and her. While speaking to the officer she called me to come over and she told the cop what had happened between her son and I. I never... View More
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It might help to reach out to a family law attorney who can guide you on the best steps to take to support him legally. They can review the details of your case and advise if there are options to appeal the decision or seek... View More
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