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My son has multiple medical special needs and we need some form of contact also, my ex will need to pick them up bc I work from home and cannot bring them to the police station nor do I want to. Is this possible to obtain? If so can I do this without a lawyer initially?
answered on Mar 12, 2017
You can file for a restraining order on your own and protecting only you. Forms are available on the NY courts website. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More 
He left the night of incident, when told to calm down; never communicated just sent letter and harassed me with lawyer to move from cosigned lease. DIR filed and petition for OOP completed. Ex parte will go but in hearing can I use these? His ex wife documented for court more than 20 instances... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
You can use them to impeach his testimony if he denies having a history of abuse upon being asked that question, otherwise they may be considered irrelevant and/or unfairly prejudicial. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
I was never convicted. The case was dropped. I had GMC ever since i became an LPR. Will a disposition letter help? How long should i wait if ever? And can i sponsor my wife a green card?
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answered on Feb 28, 2017
To make a precise determination of what can be done for you, an in person consultation is necessary. If you had a DV case dismissed, but had a 2 year restraining order against you, that means you had Civil Restraints against you, so that is not a dismissal, but it means instead of a Final... View More
It has been more than 4 months since my case started.I have never had a case with ACS.I am being accused of something I didn't do and have evidence and witnesses with hospital records.The person who accused me is the step-mother of my daughters.She abused them and me and is now away,claiming... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2017
Yes, but the weight such evidence is given will clearly depend on the age/ maturity of the child, the details provided, the believability of the witness, etc. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Your own testimony as well as any witness testimony, hospital records, text messages or other communications, and/or any audio-video recordings may be helpful. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on the specific wording of the order. It's important not to harass, try to contact via 3rd parties a protected party, otherwise defame, or tortiously or criminally victimize. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
If the defendant is in contempt of court orders, you can file a motion for contempt in the same matter that issued the restraining order and support order. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
My ex is on purpose not paying the truck note and ruining my credit. Refuses to refinance. What can i do?
answered on Jan 8, 2017
This will depend on what the terms of your judgment of divorce and your separation agreement say about existing loans. You should try to pay off all joint debt prior to settling. It doesn't sound like this was done. Review the terms of your divorce. If your Ex is not complying with regard to... View More
My boyfriend and I were in an argument that caused me to call my mom who has mental health anxiety problems. I also have anxiety problems and she told me to call the police. In my extremely anxious state I exaggerated the situation on the 911 call and then the police added charges that never... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2017
Yes, depending on what county (and as per the CPL of NYS you can definitely get the order modified so that the two of you can be together). Your boyfriend's attorney should also move to suppress the statement as you were not sound of mind (PLUS, IF THE POLICE WROTE IT OUT AND YOU JUST SIGNED... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2017
Yes. Anyone can go to jail if they commit domestic violence (although DV is not in and of itself a crime in NYS), but someone on parole, especially if the underlying offense was a violent one, is much more likely to go to jail/prison.
As an aside, the terms "jail" and... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2016
If the report alleges criminal charges then he would likely be arrested on the new charges. It's also possible that his parole could be revoked.
On someone that I filed I dot. Want it to go through anymore
answered on Jan 19, 2017
You may be able to file a related motion, but it really depends on the facts of the case. If you brought evidence seeking the order, you presumably did so under penalty of perjury. Careful that you do not perjure yourself. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More
For 4 years she's been in therapy because she chats and shares naked videos with multiple men over the age of 20. She's been on PINS Diversion with zero consequences and she's getting more violent towards me since she is not allowed online or on the phone. she steals internet devices... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2017
You can report her actions to the police for investigation, if you want. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA,... View More
My ex has an arrrest warrant in NYC for a domestic dispute. He now resides in NC, can he still be arrested in NC for that warrant?
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Extradition is a possibility. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of... View More
The verbal , mental and physical abuse is worse every time . Will he arrested, or sent to anger management??
What will happen to me
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Domestic abuse is a crime: typically a misdemeanor, but possibly a felony depending on the severity of the abuse. As a victim, you can request a restraining order as well. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
received email from petioner 11/5/16 re: remval of belongings frm property by 11/6/16. any property not remved by 11/7 would be discrded and or packed and moved to a facility on 11/12.. As of midnight 11/6 no access to premises & belongings.permitted.Petioner is my father & his attrny is my... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
You need to file an order to show cause ASAP. Court is closed today. Go Monday morning when it opens.
No longer at the premises and was served with order of protection, although intentions were only to protect self from being physical abused and law enforcement was called.
answered on Jan 23, 2017
A lawyer should review the restraining order case and your lease to advise you. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law... View More
The day after he was arrested she sent me a friends request on social network, making a mockery of this situation, then told her son I threatened her.
answered on Jan 25, 2017
If there is no restraining order preventing her from contacting you, I don't see a problem. Based on your facts, I don't see a case for harassment either, at present. But if you did not threaten her, there may be a case for defamation, though damages may be hard to prove. The best first... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2016
No, Orders last for a period of years. Following a conviction or a guilty plea, an Order of Protection will last increasing amount of years for a family ACD, violation, misdemeanor and felony.
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