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My wife, an international student, married me for a greencard. She planned everything so perfectly. She made a fake claim about verbal and mental abuse after doing it to me and only reports my reactions from her years of torture to me. She got a restraining order and cleverly applied for... View More 
Long story short he was arrested in 2014 for domestic violence but I dropped the charges because his family theatened me. He continued to beat me after but they made me think if I called the cops again no one would believe me. I’m no longer scared but my son is because he gets visitation. Can I... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2018
There are consequences to domestic violence findings for the perpetrators of that domestic violence, 2014 would still be within the 5-year presumption period. You should consult with a family law attorney well-versed in domestic violence cases to see if you have a case for modification of child... View More
The car dealership put the wrong name down on the DMV paperwork and a bunch of other shady things. Now the company that NOT listed as the lien holder repossed my car from my garage. The reason I couldn't deal with this is because I'm experiencing domestic violence issues and was not... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
You may sue for wrongful repossession of the car. Likely will not get the car back.
He has been convicted of domestic violence and is in anger classes instead of jail right now. His family members who are the victims in the restraining order were brought into our residence by him and got drunk, hostile, arguing and calling each other names. Me and my other roommates made them... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
more info needed.
it doesn't sound like you have done anything wrong.
however, he clearly has some major anger issues and I would not want to be living with someone like that.
i want to sue for harrassment/ sexual harrassment, hurting me mentally, domestic violence, bullying, discrimination, and negligence.
answered on Sep 19, 2018
You need a lawyer in your county... and you have to put them on notice and file within 6 months
I am in Palm Springs
I am on probation for a complaint violation 273.6(a) and after finding out important information I file paper in civil court to sue victim, is this grounds for violation of my probation?
answered on Sep 19, 2018
a lawyer would need a lot more info.
what does court order say?
if you are on probation for a criminal matter you eighter hired a lawyer or were appointed a public defender. This question should be asked of that attorney.
He's very well behaved but last night she threatened to take my dog to the dog pound if I was to leave is that illigale
answered on Sep 16, 2018
need more info to understand the facts.
is this a roommate who threatened to call or a neighbor.
anyone can complain about anything.
answered on Sep 16, 2018
need more info
the St/L for a misdemeanor is 1 yr. and a DV is a wobbler and can be filed as a misd or felony.
however, after that, i would guess there would be very little chance of a filing
him the money to pay the rent and he dirent. I then got evicted he is now in jail for attempted murder can I have the court help me remove the eviction do to the abuse.
answered on Sep 8, 2018
Need more info... but probably not
It was your responsibility and your giving it to him to pay will probably not excuse you.
I am ordered not to harass, contact, follow, stalk etc.. and to stay 100 ft away. My wife uses this to her advantage and does things I am instructed not to. For example, she goes through my phone records and contacts business associates and tells them I have a TRO and am wanted by the police.... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2018
more info needed.
you need to review this with your family law attorney and get a restraining order against her.
there should have been dual RO's ...........
Someone recorded a video of myself being assaulted, did nothing to stop the assault and distributed it in a group message.
answered on Sep 5, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
IT SOUNDS SHITTY BUT PROBABLY NOT ILLEGAL..............CLEARLY SHOULD HAVE HELPED OR CALLED FOR HELP AS MOST PEOPLE WOULD DO.
They are trying to get our RV impounded and my boyfriend arrested. They lie to police. Constantly slandering and demanding prosecution. My boyfriend is 54 and I'm 34 years old. My bf is also the caregiver to his mom and stepdad (78 & 73 years old) his mom lives in a 55+ community. The... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2018
More info needed
How old r u guys?
I assume u don’t have money for a lawyer?
Maybe sue them in Small claims court
My girlfriend got into a fight with me and left with me a cut on my face and punched me while I was driving I pulled over to get help with controlling her and they took her in for a domestic violence charge 273.5. I do not want her to get charged with this and Lose her job. What can I do to help... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
1) Generally, any visible or identifiable injury such as a slash on the face is felony, not misdemeanor. 2) You cannot dismiss anything, only a district attorney can. 3) She needs good attorney ASAP. Have her call me or any local attorney who has experience in such cases.
My friends case is still open and he is very concerned and doesn't know what is going on. The stand in lawyer didn't inform him of his right to a speedy trial or anything and his lawyer is not doing anything about it.
answered on Aug 22, 2018
need more info
often the best thing that a lawyer can do is "age" a case.
i assume it is a felony and not a misdemeanor?
he will get credit for the time he served in any sentence.
he can ask for the supervising public defender and complain about his lawyer's lack of attention.
I am not the victim. The state proceeded with charges after victim tried to retract. I am now married to him and they are denying my visits
answered on Aug 16, 2018
more info needed'
so you are the defendant and now married to the victim?
i would think they would allow some kind of supervised visit but i am not a family law attorney and you need to consult with one.
He took off and by the time cops got there he was gone so far it's been 2 months and no words from the cops or anything how long does this take to go to court
answered on Aug 8, 2018
That's a two part answer. You have two cases possible: family and criminal.
You control the family law case. You can file a domestic violence restraining order. You'll need to serve him, and then go to a hearing to make it effective. That lasts 1-5 years and can be renewed.... View More
home. Can I legally stop her daughter at the door while letting the wife in. And when the police are called will they arrest me or can they force me to let the daughter in our home. She has attacked my wife and her father before and was arrested and placed in a mental institution. I am step-dad... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2018
need more info
i would suggest calling the police for courtesy supervision so that they are there when she arrives and in order to avoid a situation.
This is something you have to work out with your spouse. Understandably she does not want to abandon her daughter, but she must... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED
DON'T TALK ON INTERNET ABOUT A SERIOUS CASE LIKE THIS.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD A LAWYER CALL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU SOME NAMES FOR YOUR AREA.
A DA CAN FILE CHARGES FOR ANYTHING THAT THE FACTS SUGGEST.
I called the police on my childrens father for hitting me twice. The first time he went to jail for 2 Days then they released him and said they didn't pick up the case. The 2nd time he left before the cops came and they took a report. Then they asked if I want to press charges and I said no.... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2018
NEED MORE INFO
BOTH OF YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH SEPARATE LAWYERS.
THE CRIME IS AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIF AND YOU ARE A WIT/VICTIM TO THE CRIME. IT IS NOT UP TO YOU TO DROP...AS A RULE.
YOUR LAWYER SHOULD TALK TO THE DA NOT YOU.
YOU WILL SAY SOMETHING... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
more info needed
you need to hire a lawyer yourself to contact the DA if you are not going to testify.
they can still try to make a case based on the facts presented
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