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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for South Carolina on
Q: How to postpone a family court date. Dss summons on codes 63-7-1650 63-7-20 63-7-1620

I was arrested on probable cause of simple assult 3rd degree 2 years ago against my oldest step daughter. I never touched her body at all. I tried to grab my cell phone out her hand and she snatched back the phone in one hand and slammed it against her opposite arm and said no and she gave herself... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law on
Q: Law firm represented me in selling off house, now law firm representing wife in divorce. Conflict of interest?

I was represented by a law firm when selling my house. Now that same law firm (different) attorney is representing my wife in a divorce. Is this a conflict of interest?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Is there anything I can do when it comes to my ex gas lighting are children One is autistic and is really confused

My 9-year-old autistic child is being gaslighted by his father when it comes to things he's seen with his own two eyes his dad is telling him no he didn't He's asking me what is he do believe his dad or his eyes also he got scared last night didn't know where I was I just gotten... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: My aunt willed me a car. Shes 99. Lawyers gave me the car. She can't drive. Now she is freaking out. Wants it back
Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on May 28, 2023

Saying she "willed" you the car implies that she passed away. If she is alive and the car is in her name then the legal way to transfer it is for her to sign the title over to you. If she has not done that then she still owns the car. Speak with a local lawyer for more specific advice.

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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: Is it possible to put a restraining order on someone who has sent a few text messages?

I sent some random messages to a former coworker. She's now trying to put a restraining order on me. I only sent about six messages in the span of eight months. I never threatened her.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: If a parent is behind in arrears almost 20,000 what will courts do once filed in Prosecutor's office?

We have a child with special needs that has two disabilities. One being Bone Dysplasia & Autism. He's not helping. I've even asked him when he picks up our child for visitation. I get no help. But he has a recent new baby & is always providing for all 4 of them.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Me and my ex boyfriend rent a place we are now breaking up we both want to stay in house and he's trying to kick me out

What are my rights here. I have pets with no place or money to go. Do we both have to leave, is it the landlords decision, no lease, is there a time limit that other one has before getting out. Please just text me back.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Massachusetts on
Q: My father has illegally deposited insurace proceeds from my home fire. How do I get access to my money.

My father has illegally deposited insurace proceeds of mine, into his acct. Refuses to give me access to my money? I'd rather not involve police, but don't know what else to do at this juncture, he's forged my name and deposited my fire insurance proceeds to rebuild my home and or... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Virginia on
Q: If I was issued Emergency protective order in virginia and she was granted the box that is marked granting her the hous

If she was granted the house in an emergency protective order it says her name. The family of household member is granted possession of the exclusion of the respondent however no such Grant of possession shall affect title To any real or personal pro Property. If she is out of the state ono... Read more »

Faraji A. Rosenthall
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Faraji A. Rosenthall
answered on May 28, 2023

You should have a lawyer look at the actual protective order to be certain. That much said, if it gives her sole possession of the house, then you would be prohibited from going there - even if she is at work, or on vacation, or for any reason.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for California on
Q: My custody battle is over, how can I express on my podcast my traumatic experience my child’s mother put me through?

I run a podcast and it’s about mental health. I would love to open up about my hellish experience for nine months in the court of law. My child’s mother put me through. I am a great father, who, because she’s upset in her own personal life decided to make me look like an abusive parent with... Read more »

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

I am not trying to be glib, but VERY CAREFULLY. Anything you say could result in a slander/libel suit against you by your former spouse. She has already shown that she is litigious, and ready to grind an ax (according to your post) so what does she have to lose by suing you for any post you put.... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Child Custody and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Is someone able to tell me what CPS documents I need

I currently reside in Chico ca am a 23 years old aged out foster youth from Riverside County. I turned 18 in custody of CPS I am currently eligible for programs that are excepting until the age of 25. I would like to see is there a possible document to file to get an extension for foster care... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for California on
Q: If I win my criminal case can I get my children back from cps. My charge is Allowing child endangerment and I did not

I was asleep when police woke me up stating that my babies dD had handcuffed my 9 year old to the bed and called police on him. He went to jail and the police left. Later on they called me saying they had some questions. I met them at my home. They proceeded to accuse me of knowing what happened. I... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: Does cps have confidentiality laws?

Cps have my full name and told them I have a case. I do not know who these people are. It was done via email, so I have a list of everyone that was contacted

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: My 11 month old Atticus was taken by his father from m y home, refusing to return him, threatening me if I come get him.

Atticus has always lived with me, his father has never paid support nor will he agree to go to court to get a visitation agreement or set one up with me through my mother's law firm. He took him two days ago and immediately refused to return him, threatened me with slander, libel, physical... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Family Law for Florida on
Q: If we bought a house during our marriage and got divorced and remarry each other and one of us dies, who gets the house?

When we bought the house it was tenants in common with right of survivorship after we divorced it automatically converted to tenants in common with 50/50 ownership. Now that we remarried each other will it reconvert to tenants in common with right of survivorship!

Paul Michael McDermott
Paul Michael McDermott
answered on May 27, 2023

Interesting question. In my opinion as a family law attorney, remarriage does not automatically "reconvert" the property title. You might consider executing a Quitclaim Deed - both as grantors and both as grantees to give you both equal rights as "Tenants by the Entireties,"... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Does my Brother Have a Case For Guardianship

I 22F filed for guardianship of my 16F sister and my 13M brother and my older brother 28M filed to oppose me and cited his reasons as I was just recently promoted and that he doesn’t think I can financially take care of my siblings. Both of my parents died and brother was never around and even... Read more »

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