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My son's father abused me for 3 years I finally got away from him so He filed a Order of Protection making false claims that I physically abused our son. He did not disclose in the petition that I have had a OP on him for my kids and myself. Or that he was arrested and charged with aggravated... View More 
answered on Nov 9, 2020
This is something you need to discuss with a Family Law Attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I(21) am renting the basement from my parents house as a living area. We have a verbal rental agreement for $250 a month, with other basic rules (clean up after yourself, etc). My parents have been known to be very toxic and verbally abusive and since I am renting from them with a verbal rental... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2020
Not sure what you mean by "what i can do." You can always move out. If your parents wish to evict you, they will have to file it with the Court in the county where you live and deal with it in court in order to remove you. Not sure you or your parents want it to get to this level.
She cheated on me I confronted her and she got mad and got my face and we started fighting but while physically fighting her phone was in her pocket and got broke she wants to take me to court and I’m wondering what’s the worst could happen
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Well you are a juvenile, so they can put you on supervised probation and probably make you pay for the phone. Or, if you’re lucky they may just put you on a consent decree and not adjudicate you delinquent. Good luck!
Husband and I were fighting after drinking heavily. No arrest were made and neith of us pressed charges
answered on Sep 20, 2020
Once the police have been called it is out of your hands. If someone has been charged with a criminal offense, they need to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.
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answered on Sep 16, 2020
You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. The last thing you want is an Order or Protection against you. Hire an attorney now.
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answered on Sep 16, 2020
You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. The last thing you want is an Order or Protection against you. Hire an attorney now.
answered on Sep 10, 2020
There probably an arrest warrant issued for his failure to appear. He needs to retain an attorney.
Custodial parent and children live in kankakee
answered on Aug 28, 2020
You need to hire a Family Law Attorney to assist you with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I sent affidavit to states attorney of what I did and that I was sorry and possibly to much of my meds and was angry at the time. I did do a video statement. I understand they can continue pursuing regardless. He has a private attorney that I'm not sure is doing all he can. His bond is... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2020
You are not allowed to speak to the judge by yourself. You should talk to your boyfriend's lawyer and ask that lawyer how to proceed. He is being paid to help your boyfriend and you and he are on the same side.
My mom hit me and i called police she was then taken to jail and charged with domestic battery. I dont want to have charges against her what can i do
answered on Aug 16, 2020
You can try to persuade the particular State’s Attorney’s office involved that it’s best not to prosecute, but once the process has passed the charging stage, they don’t have to drop the case just because you want them to. The State’s Attorneys have an obligation to the public to... View More
-She has a record of being hospitalized.
-when she left, she took the kids, took things, broke things, and had guys with her that hit Husband with the car.
-the kids are 1 yo and 2 yo. They were off of formula and now she's put them back on it. They're at her... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
If the father has filed for divorce, he should have his own lawyer. He needs to talk to his lawyer asap. He may also need a lawyer in MI now.
In addition, if the children were present when the mother had someone try to run the father over, dcfs should have been contacted. Also dcfs in mi... View More
How long will he get??? In illinois first time getting in trouble for this.
answered on Jul 16, 2020
It all depends on the case, the prosecutor, his attorney and the Judge. Each case is different. Your boyfriend needs a criminal defense attorney to assist him with this matter right away. Please tell him to hire an attorney right away. The sooner he hires an attorney, the better.
Divorced us in secret from me. I heard finalized March 26th 2020in Clay county of Minnesota. What can be done about no notice on divorce decree? Can I challenge judgment so I can have input into 40years of my life where I am a victim of domestic violence abuse against men by battered husband... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2020
You say you are homeless. If she did not know how to find you to have you served, she could have served you by publication notice in a newspaper.
Call the Clay County, MN circuit clerk's office. Ask for a copy of your file. Have it emailed to you. See if there is anything you... View More
I have had no incidents since 95.
answered on Jun 28, 2020
It depends on what you were actually charged with as domestic violence is not a charge in illinois. Domestic battery? Dropped down to battery? Did you have probation or court supervision? Get a copy of your file from the circuit clerk. Call a criminal defense lawyer for a consultation.
the judge would say we would have to stay away from each other but with us being soon to be parents ether of us want that.
answered on May 23, 2020
This sounds more like a criminal law question than a family law question. It sounds like at least one of you was arrested and charged with an offense such as domestic battery where the judge ordered as a special condition of bond that whichever one of you that was charged has to stay away from the... View More
She doesn't have a job and owns nothing nor does she pay any bills. She is a frequent drug abuser and constantly goes on rampages and destroys the house. she also threatens to fight people in the house and puts my one-year-old daughter at risk for danger.
answered on May 16, 2020
Yes, but for the rampages, destoring the house and putting your daughter in danger, not for the other issues.
I live with my mom and younger sister (13) and my mothers ex boyfriend has been living with us for about 4-5 years now and finally we have gotten an eviction notice for him but its not set until July 1st. Lately he has been yelling at us and making us uncomfortable and scared in our own home and is... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
Yes. You may obtain an emergency order of protection. Contact your local women's center. They have trained advocates to get you through the process without having to file a lawyer.
answered on Apr 28, 2020
If you believe that you are a victim of a crime you should call the police and file a police report.
If the man does not fight back or defend himself (just leave the situation) will he get in trouble? Would she be able to be removed from the house/arrested/or charges pressed for the assault and verbal threats?
answered on Apr 24, 2020
Yes. You can call the authorities to investigate the allegations. However, I would strongly suggest you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
My daughters boyfriend has verbally and physically abused my daughter but she won’t file a restraining order on him and doesn’t want to leave him. She is +18 and will protect him at all cost to the point to lying to the police and blaming herself.
answered on Apr 28, 2020
There isn't enough information here to be completely certain. I would want to know some things like the living arrangements and whether you still have any legal responsibliity for your daughter for anything.
The chances are that you do not have standing to seek an order against your... View More
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