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0 Answers | Asked in Child Support on
Q: How much child support would I get for my 9month old baby that lives with me full time

I live in Louisiana and the father lives in Florida and his monthly income is 4200

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: How to oppose other party's jury instructions?

How to oppose other party's jury instructions?

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

To oppose jury instructions proposed by the opposing party, you'll need to file written objections before the final pretrial conference and be prepared to argue them during the conference with the judge.

Your objections should clearly identify each contested instruction by number and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Designation of Register in clerk's transcript. APP-003

Should specific timeframe within register be designated in attachment 4b,

or Just checking in APP-003 register as of date of filing the case is sufficient?

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

When preparing your APP-003 form for a clerk's transcript on appeal in California, you should designate the specific timeframe within the register of actions that you want included, rather than just checking the box.

In attachment 4b, provide the exact date range of entries you need...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: APP-003 attachment 4b.

APP-003 attachment 4b. Documents list for appeal of order denying motion to set aside dismissal against one of defendants, defendant A.

Should list of documents include any documents (relevant to subject matter of lawsuit) filed later as to other defendant B, after date when order to set... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

For an appeal of the order denying your motion to set aside dismissal against defendant A, you should generally focus on documents that were before the trial court when it made its decision on that specific motion.

Documents filed after the denial of your motion to set aside, even if they...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Military Law for California on
Q: What can i do about a situation where my rights was violated by cdcr police department and they trying to use the past

To weaponize my character or just where those in power use tactics to exploit or take advantage of vulnerable individuals who may not have the knowledge or resources to protect themselves. This can be a form of exploitation or abuse, and it often involves manipulation and secrecy to avoid detection... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

If you're experiencing rights violations and harassment involving CDCR police and other parties, you should first document everything meticulously - save those screenshots, record dates, times, and names of everyone involved. This documentation will be crucial for any legal action.

You...
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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee on
Q: My roommate put her name as the primary owner of my cat at the vet. Does this legally make her the owner of the cat?

My roommate put her name as the primary owner of my cat at the vet while I wasn’t in the room. My name is also on the paperwork just not as the primary owner. I got the cat from my cousin and had him before we moved in together. She has since moved out and took the cat with her and refuses to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Missouri on
Q: My husband and I adopted a friend of ours' daughter because she got taken away for neglect by CPS

We fostered her for 18 months and her mother didn't do anything CPS asked her to do so she signed over her rights. We didn't know about our adopted daughters bio father and was never brought in the equation or never mentioned. When our adopted daughter turned 13 she looked up her bio... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: In California can a landlord come into your yard any time he wants without notice and question you if he sees you?

I recently came home one day with my infant son and my 12 yo daughter and there was a truck in front of my yard and my front gate was wide open so I left them in the car and went around the other side of the house and there was a strange man I never met who claimed he was the property owner. He... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

No, in California landlords cannot enter your yard without notice whenever they want - this is incorrect information from your property manager. Under California Civil Code 1954, landlords must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering the property, including yards and other outdoor... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: I filled out a Missouri Child Support application 3 months ago, and at the end of the application it said that they

Would get back to me in 4-6 weeks, but haven't received anything in the mail, nothing in my email, and nothing by phone. Should I do another application or call about the one I already filled out or should I just continue to wait? Also will they find my daughters father, because I have no idea... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: If someone posted on a sales post that I scammed them and I have never, I haven't even released the product yet.

So I posted a link to a new product I'm trying to roll out. On manatee and sarasota market place and a gentleman I don't know , starts harassing me then claimed I scammed him. I have screen shots (I've never met this man, never scammed a person in MY LIFE) by saying I'm... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: How was I found guilty of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct when out of 10 officeers had not 1 cam ordash Marc Pur

I stopped on side of hwy. Ause I was hot. Sat on side of bridge. No law against that in Arkansas. Was just cooling off. The Ouachita county sheriff's Dept stopped and arrested me for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Out of at least 10 officers state cid and deputies no 1 had dash cam... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Translate please? revoke 6 months reinstate; 1:3 years serve, 6 months; are they referring to prison or county time?

My husband had less than a year left on probation when they violated him on a crime he didn't commit. He's been county jail since June 11th waiting to see a judge. Which he will get a plea hearing tomorrow. So he's done 5 months, he's been on work detail for four months. Will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: Charges 25850(A) PC, 25400(A)(2) PC, 32310(A) PC, 186.22(A) PC, 182(A)(1) PC, 25850(A) PC

What are these charges and how long is my son looking at?

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

I understand you're concerned about your son's situation. Let me break down these California criminal charges:

The charges involve several weapons-related offenses: 25850(A) PC is carrying loaded firearms in public, 25400(A)(2) PC refers to carrying concealed firearms, and...
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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Litigation, Family Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law on
Q: Doe my wife have to imform me of interactions with cps during a tro while she had sole custody

My wife filed for a dvro and was granted sole physical and legal coustody. I was granted unsupervised visiting at her discretion. During this time cps has contacted her and our children is she obligated to inform me of what happened she has not communicated anything that involves the children or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: After accusations of incompetence can prosecution present me with an interpreter/translator. I comprehend English.

Possession of a bb gun is not illegal unless banished in public and in bb view of public sight, correct?

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

Your right to communicate effectively in court is protected by the Constitution. While you can decline an interpreter if you're confident in your English skills, the prosecution may request one if they believe it's necessary for ensuring fair proceedings. You should clearly state your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: I need the assistance of an attorney that practices or handles cases in wrongful use of court proceedings.

Without probable cause and violation of my 4th amendment rights. Unreasonable search and seizures. Soliciting interpreter/translator double jeopardy conviction and defamation false accusations. I have lost friends my family despise me worst of all my relationship with my children is estranged. Jobs... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2024

You're dealing with a very serious situation that appears to involve multiple constitutional and civil rights violations, particularly regarding your Fourth Amendment protections and issues with law enforcement conduct.

Given the complexity of your case - involving wrongful court...
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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: in a custody case for my daughter have not yet been in front of a judge an need some answers…

Her father and i share 50/50 custody but he’s treating me so unfairly as well as very poorly.. he will not give me a fair share of time, or days with my daughter. and every time i try to address an issue about it, he makes me out to be the bad person. i don’t know what to do, but he’s not... View More

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