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I was told to file a restraining order to make him give a key but he hasn't. I haven't taken my meds for breast cancer or PTSD. My uniforms for work are there at the house. All I have is the dress and sandals I left in. When I went there with the police he literally tossed my lap top and... View More 
answered on Jun 21, 2019
what he did was wrong based on the limited info you provided.
he has to give you 3 days notice to quit and then file an unlawful detainer with the court.
did you call the police and did they say it was civil?
Well the reason the judge said he violated his Restraining order is because he had to drive through this street that happens to pass by the street his Ex-wife lives on in order to get to his job he was currently working at. He does land escaping so he works all over. So my question is how is it... View More
I have a sibling whos been harassing me 10+ yrs she is making false police reports death threats aginst me to my kids, malice slandering (defamation of character). threats to my kids saying shes gonna have me in jail for life kill me etc Cant hold a job im so stressed I need a attorney but im a... View More
answered on May 28, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED
I DON'T DO THIS KIND OF WORK BUT MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONTACT LEGAL AID.
Someone grabbed a students ( 8 yrs) sweater put it against their chest, with a disgusted look and rudely said excuse me with no consent
answered on May 23, 2019
more info needed.
it does not sound illegal.
what is the basis of your objection?
if you felt something was wrong then report it to the teacher, counselor or principle
To enroll and complete before my upcoming court date?
answered on May 6, 2019
more info needed
contact the lawyer who represented you on this matter as s/he knows the facts and the judge and how he might react to what you did or didn't do.
We are a lesbian couple. I have already filed for divorce. I have documented, and video evidence of her threatening a Domestic Violence case against me so she could take me for everything in the divorce. I used reasonable force to the point I didn’t get it back from her,I left without my... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2019
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.
DID YOU ALREADY DO THIS AND GET ARRESTED?
HOW MUCH FORCE DID YOU USE? WAS IT REASONABLE FORCE?
IF SO IS SHE CLAIMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND USING IT IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING (WHICH IS COMMON)
order full custody to me?
answered on Apr 25, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
IT COULD BE DUPLICATE BUT I WOULD INQUIRE FROM THE LAWYER WHO REPRESENTED YOU.
I was the one supporting the both of us while together. I had to stop working and she (finally) got a job when we separated.
I also have recordings of her cheating, stealing from me, tampering with my food with his bodily fluids, and talking about ways to kill me, with her saying "I... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2019
more info needed and you should be sharing the info with a family law attorney not on a criminal attorney list.
you need a lawyer to go over all the facts and give you some guidance and not shooting from the hips.
I need a rights pro Bono attorney
answered on Apr 17, 2019
much more info needed.
finding a rights lawyer and pro bono will be challenging.
the PD will represent one if charged with a crime.....otherwise contact legal aid in your city.
The case . what will happen with the body attachment for not showing up?
answered on Apr 17, 2019
more info needed.
i am surprised that they didn't pick you up or contact you ordering you to appear.
the facts that they didn't take any action is a good sign for you.
answered on Apr 16, 2019
more info needed
are you the party he is to stay away from?
i would think the fastest things would be to talk to the lawyer who represented him.
the matter would have to be put on calendar and then a motion to remove the stay away order.
The other parent gave children school false court order saying I have no visitation I went to the courthouse and court clerk gave me the most recent court order Stamped and certified stating I have a weekend visits but I’m still denied visitation
answered on Apr 8, 2019
more info needed.
i would set up an appt with the principal of the school with a copy of the court order.
ask what more do then need?
I have been to court on four occasions since this attorney was appointed to me and I have yet to meet him. There is always someone standing in for him. I have had one or too short conversations on phone when he told me of the plea bargain they offered but said it was illegal and he told me... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
more info needed.
what you describe is not unusual.
as a former PD we often found ourselves in back to back trials.
but it is incumbent upon your attorney to meet you to instill a comfort level that he/she is protecting you properly.
you can always contact a... View More
if the one parent is accusing the other parent of child abuse but the allegations are false but the child is being abused by someone how to prove who is involved with the abuse.
answered on Mar 30, 2019
The facts you shared do raise some important legal issues and rights. And without knowing more, I cannot answer it completely. A CPS (and some counties have had this agency re-named) worker will have to be involved and be open to your information. If she or he sees it your way then that is the... View More
if the one parent is accusing the other parent of child abuse but the allegations are false but the child is being abused by someone how to prove who is involved with the abuse.
answered on Mar 25, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer... View More
what steps can i take to help my sitution ?
its for domestic v case
next court day is for possible viol. of probation
answered on Mar 15, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles these cases in the courthouse to which you are ordered to appear.
In other words, I am in Palm Springs and you don’t want to hire a Palm Springs lawyer... View More
I used to live with someone that always got physically abusive. He'd leave bruises all over my body, and he actually fractured/broke two of my fingers. When I would threaten to call the cops he would usually take my phone by force and throw it and wouldn't let me reach for it "until... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case...but it does sound like a case your local police would be interested in hearing about.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney that handles DV cases in the local courthouse
In other words, I am in Palm... View More
Relationship is over. Has been abusive but no police report. Children are involved
answered on Mar 10, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. It is really up to the Landlord if s/he will accept you as a responsible person to make the rent timely.
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney for assistance if you are denied rental.
In other words, I am... View More
The claims are filed by mother,as I am youngest of 5 older brothers.i was caregiver for both mother and 1 other older bro.claims are physical and financial abuse.
answered on Mar 6, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Were you arrested? do you have a court date? are you able to hire a lawyer? if not and it is criminal then ask the judge for a court appointed lawyer at the first appearance. Handling this on your own could be dangerous.
What you are doing... View More
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