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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Is it possible to appeal an appeal in the State of California?

I received a 2 year restraining order and the defendant has served me with an appeal. In the 48 page appeal, there are many points that aren't factual. Is it possible to appeal the appeal? In other words, is there a way for me to speak on what his lawyer is wrongfully stating before the appeal... View More

Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on Dec 3, 2023

You need to file a Respondent's Brief as part of the appeal (not appeal the appeal). You may also need to "supplement the record". There are time limits to do these things. Find an appellate attorney. Because this is a restraining order, you may be entitled to recover the attorney... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, International Law and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: The other parent moved from Oregon to California without notifying me. Looking to establish a serious parenting plan..

Almost 10 years of bias and discriminatory actions of all that is involved, from falsifying documents to fraudulent statements and absolutely zero proof. Mean while, the kids and I are deprived of very basic civil human rights. I need my rights back to see and embrace my children they lunch visits... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2023

In California, if the other parent of your children has moved to the state without notifying you, especially in the context of a custody arrangement, it's important to take action to establish a parenting plan that protects your rights and the well-being of your children. The first step is to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Hi, I was FALSELY accused of maltreatment of my own child by my in-laws. Can I charge them with false statement in NY?

My MIL accsused me of denying medical care to my 16 month old daughter, which I have never done. My daughter had complications (3 months in NICU) when she was born but is doing well overall now. My husband and I currently have an occupational therapist coming to our home from Oneida County 2x every... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Bankruptcy and Banking for Georgia on
Q: Can you remove defaming opinion in judges final order?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 3, 2023

Most likely, no.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft, Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Michigan on
Q: When a debt collector uses a state actor to collect a debt over 6 years old what are they not allowed to do?

The entire transaction was uninformed, no reading or understanding of what was being signed, the resident lured to residential office under false pretenses. The resident was refused copies of what was signed only told it was court documents and therefore can't get a copy of what was signed.... View More

Adam Alexander
Adam Alexander
answered on Dec 2, 2023

I suggest you provide some detail so that a lawyer will have necessary information to help you.

What goods/services did you contract for? Who was the seller/provider of services? What date? Who is the debt collector? How much is the alleged debt? Why are you not responsible for the debt?...
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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: Router hacked by neighbors.

Router,computer,phones,tv's,camera's has been hacked for years. I pulled up router, started to look up Mac addresses the neighbor next-door neighbors name was tied to one of the Mac addresses. Her name came up associate with a Mac book. These people has been harassing,slandering,having... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: What can I do to protect myself against a malicious ex boyfriend?

My ex boyfriend has serious mental issues. It’s become too much for me and I’m trying to break away. Not easy because all he does is threaten me and destroys everything good in my life. He has already gotten me fired from one job, gotten me evicted.(I’m assuming so I would have to live with... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 29, 2023

You should immediately move to another residence and not provide him with a forwarding address. Instead of having your mail forwarded by the USPS, individually contact anyone sending you mail through the US Post Office to let them know your new address. Block his telephone number and change your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Delaware on
Q: A coach told the team I was homophobic after a drunk girl reported I had said something homophobic. Is this defamation?

The initial incident occured after a frat party around 2 in the morning she reported it to the coach over a week after it occured. She was clearly impaired by alcohol when it occured. The coach then met with me to discuss these allegations where I denied they ever happened. The coach then told the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Health Care Law and Libel & Slander for Minnesota on
Q: What can I do if my parenting capacity assessor is lieing about things and making me look bad? I have audio recordings.

I have proof of the lies. I have a recording of our conversation. In open court these lies have made me look like a liar, etc.

But I have evidence!!

Please help.. I just want to get my kids and I'm so sick of human services and everyone..

IDK what to do..

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Several members of one household are harassing me. Can I send them each a cease and desist letter?

Do I send each individual a cease and desist letter, or can I list each individual on one letter? Must it be sent by certified mail? Is there a possibility of a cease and desist letter backfiring on me ? What would be the outcome of that ?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Minnesota on
Q: How do I tell the court or report a parenting capacity assessor is lying? How do I fight the lies and everything else?

My kids are in foster care.

I had a parenting assessment a while ago. The assessor has been lying about what I did and did not say. Their lies are one of the main reasons I'm not being allowed to progress to unsupervised visits. Human services and the court has called me deceitful and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Social media, libel and harassment/BOC. Do you have an recommendations for council in Sonoma County?

Yes everything you said is exactly what they are doing and as I said I have proof of all of it. I understand what you are saying about the terms of service though I disagree it isn't the basis of what I am hoping to deal with at this point.

(To be clear I state that their terms of... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

In California, addressing issues of libel and harassment on social media can be complex, but there are legal avenues you can explore. Under California law, libel is a form of defamation in written or published format that unjustly harms someone's reputation. If you have evidence of libelous... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Virginia on
Q: Should I sue my previous employer for retaliation or Discrimination?

I’m a truck driver, started new work 2 mo. ago before I was fired. I began a relationship with a very hesitant Supervisor while there. No motive I just really liked him. He was terrified to risk his new promotion & eventually got weird at work and outside of work. So I chose to keep my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for California on
Q: I have had one of these social media companies commit defamation of character with libel against me. What do I do?

I have documented proof that they have done this and are actively doing it. I'm also being harassed having my comments pulled claiming I've violated their rules for spam. But I also have documentation of my comments and can prove that nothing I am commenting has anything to do with their... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

In California, if you believe a social media company has defamed you through libel, and you have documented evidence of this, you may consider filing a civil lawsuit. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and libel specifically refers to written... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Libel & Slander and Probate for Michigan on
Q: How is it known to the public if court records are or files are sealed?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023

There is typically no way for the general public to know if court records or files have been sealed unless this is specifically disclosed by the court. Sealed records are, by definition, restricted from public access and inspection.

Instead, here is what generally happens when records are...
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0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Michigan on
Q: My case was dismissed without prejudice. An the victim does not want to refile. Can the courts pick it up anyway?

A computer related None violent crime. A no contact order (bond stipulation) was issued during the case, but now that the case is dismissed. She the "Victim" does not want to pursue it anymore, and wants to work things out with me. Is she okay to do so?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it legal to ask for money when another threatens life of another even though there are no expenses for the victim?

Hello,

Man with dog at local park our paths would cross & only on the second time of speaking he threatened my life twice.

He thinks I abused the dog because the dog reacts mean and pulls the man towards me whenever the two of them would be close enough to me.

Dog is... View More

5 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Can I sue the owner of a grocery store if I was harassed, followed, and assaulted by the employee?

I was assaulted after paying for my sodas, and leaving the store I was followed to the exit and still harassed after exiting the store.

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answered on Nov 26, 2023

Under California law, you may have grounds to sue the owner of a grocery store if you were harassed, followed, and assaulted by an employee. When an employee commits a wrongful act, such as assault, within the scope of their employment, the employer can sometimes be held liable. This concept is... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Libel & Slander and Criminal Law for California on
Q: police fail to investigate. charged w/242&647f no BAC/FSTs, pics of injuries, or statement/name from only adult witness

I was accused of a 242&647f I was detained by security with excessive force (I'm under 100 pounds, 5'2") by large m. when cops arrived Body cam show me yelling&crying for m to get off of me. I see police& say I'm cooperating just get him off (he was pushing me down... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2023

In California, if you've been charged with offenses like Penal Code 242 (battery) and 647(f) (public intoxication) but feel that the police investigation was inadequate, you have the right to challenge the evidence and the manner in which it was collected. The absence of a thorough... View More

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