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Your current state is Ohio
i cannot get home insurance because my son trashed my home really bad
i have no one to hold liable
He does not allow me a phone, but my step brother and step sister both have phones. I am allowed no communication with my mom and brothers or my grandmother, I only get to see my mom one Hour per month and it has to be monitored. the judge said I could have a weekly visit with my brothers but that... View More 
If dad’s residence was “shot up“ and dad critically injured can I use this to prove his lifestyle and environment (high crime areas) are a danger to the children? He’s never taken them before and I did have them and myself covered by a DVPO but I had to withdraw out of fear and dad never... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
You are presumably not a grandparent of the child. It is unknown who has custody of the child now. If you, as a non-parent were actually eligible for "joint custody" with a parent, that would have to be sanctionedy by a superior court, such as Family Court. It is also not known what it... View More
can a therapist be held liable for a patitents actions?
should i pursue ejectment>
I had Pre-trial hearing yesterday at Glendale court at 8:30AM. This was a court-order violation during TRO. The DA office decided to dismiss the case during the hearing. I must submit any written proof to the family court by today. I called the court clerk, and they told me I need to call back... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
Your situation requires immediate attention, and I understand the urgency of needing proof of the dismissal for family court today. Time is critical in these situations, especially when dealing with multiple court systems.
You have several options to pursue right away. First, contact your... View More
Currently navigating a divorce in Monterey County, California. I do not live in the home with my spouse and son, I actually live in my car and sometimes sleep at my work office. Recently, I came across a homeowner willing to cut me a huge deal on rent and utilities, making it so I can have a place... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
During divorce proceedings in California, all community property and finances remain subject to fiduciary duties until the divorce is finalized, even if the petition hasn't been served yet. Since you're the sole provider, you have the right to use reasonable amounts of community funds for... View More
The father does not wish to be involved in the pregnancy or the child. He moved to Texas after I told him I was pregnant & didn’t return any messages regarding prenatal appointments. He’s now demanding ultrasounds and prenatal dna testing
Do I do that my sister is trying to take over the house but she is trying to sell it out from under us my mom put her name on the deed with her to be responsible they went in and tore every thing out of the house me and my brother want to sell my mom's half what do I need to do there was no... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
It depends on how the deed with your mother and sister on it was written. If they were on the deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship, you do not have any interest in the property as it would have passed entirely to your sister at the time of your mother's death. If they were on the... View More
I'm referring to cases from the Supreme Court.
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
The Supreme Court's 2024 docket updates are released based on their internal scheduling and case processing timeline.
Looking at previous years' patterns, major case updates typically come out in batches throughout the term, with significant decisions often announced between... View More
Step Daughter says, my Sister should give up rights to our mother, which she wants to. My question is, I am also my mother's biological daughter. if I felt Step daughter was not having mother's best interest, can I contest the proxy?
Dcfs got a call about suspicion of drug use..I took my daughter to get a hair follicle test done and she did not pass. But she was still dirty from the same thing she was before 4 months prior. They're trying to say tests only go back 90 days but I can assure you my daughters not been around... View More
I have guardianship of my grandson since December 2018. He has mental health issues and is an award of the state of Florida. I live in Georgia and I’m having a hard time getting Florida to provide financial assistance across state lines. I am an Owner Operator of my trucking company and I’m at... View More
The father of my child has demonstrated a pattern of noncompliance with court ordered child support over the past 17 years, which I can prove through documentation. His latest financial affidavit contains false information regarding assets and expenses. Moreover, during the nine months he has been... View More
A friend and her young children are staying with me. She has no assets or income but her husband and kids receive Medicaid, food stamps and other government benefits. Must she count my income when applying for free or low cost legal services? If so, can I count her kids as members of our household... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2025
Generally, when applying for free legal services, you only need to report your own household's income and assets. Since your friend and her children are temporarily staying with you but are not financially dependent on you or related to you, your income should not be counted as part of her... View More
I told him to get a dna test and he went to Mexico instead of taking the test. He hasn’t been involved since I keep telling him to go get the dna test. He hasn’t so I made plans to move to a different state. I move next week and he just now want to do the dna test but hasn’t set up the date... View More
He isn’t on any of the school contact information. He’s just on the birth certificate. I made the school aware that he was threatening to take them several times. This is his second time taking them from school. The school told me it’s nothing they can do because it’s no custody agreement.... View More
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