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she has had her own place since leaving us. its been a yr and she refuse to take her name off the lease on our house, she comes and goes and controls everything I do.its like she can do it but i cant go to her house. she is very controlling and abusive mentally and emotionaly . we have section 8... View More 
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Are you two married? If so, file for divorce. If you are not married, file a parentage action and request orders for custody and support.
We share joint legal custody and I have primary physical custody. This is his 8th time attacking me over the course of almost 5 years along with 2 sexually assults resulting in the birth of our son. I have a police report from the most recent one and have 2-3 others from different times. I tried to... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2017
You can report this to the police and file for a restraining order. This may also impact his custody rights if you file for a modification in court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
This would be his second offence
Also will CPS try to get involved?
Will I look like a parent that can't protect her kids?
answered on Aug 2, 2017
This might indeed affect your custody rights if CPS investigates this matter and finds you to have acted negligently. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about... View More
Now DA wants to give me 2 years in prison
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answered on Jul 28, 2017
You need a Criminal Def attorney to fight for you! Call one now.
Creeps were GM's and workers in CA at new car lots. It led to my 16 yr old attempt suicide, a divorce and homelessness.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
You can report such crimes to the police and to your employer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
It's a domestic violence case, we have children. I just would like the remain seperated without restraining order and work outside of courts.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
If you are referring to a request for a DVRO, yes, if you fail to serve and you don't appear, the matter will be taken off calendar.
My wife and I were both drunk last weekend where we got into an argument sitting in the backseat of a car. She started swinging/scratching my face (not punchin) and I tried to hold her hands to stop her. She left a few minor scratches around my face. A nearby person called police and eventually... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
It's possible to avoid a conviction through a conditional plea whereby she would enter a plea of no context but sentencing would be put over for a year so she could complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling. It would be helpful to establish that there would be collateral consequences... View More
I was arrested 24 days ago for supposedly slapping my girlfriend on her arm and threatening her I got a restraining order put against me I went to court all charges were dropped then I had court at 1:30 for family court because we have a child together we came to an agreement but when the paperwork... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
What was the judge's order? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
she (the mother) has a daughter with some other guy. she doesnt have custody for reasons i do not know. She supposedly gave custody because she was intimidated by the father. i ( the father) have a son with her. she's not a druggy or an evil mother but in simple words shes not responsible. she... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
See my prior reply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
she (the mother) has a daughter with some other guy. she doesnt have custody for reasons i do not know. She supposedly gave custody because she was intimidated by the father. i ( the father) have a son with her. she's not a druggy or an evil mother but in simple words shes not responsible. she... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
The court considers all relevant factors including the home situation, care of other children, recent history of violence, and so on. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can... View More
I'm 13 and I still suck my thumb which my mom doesn't like not one bit so to make me stop she started hitting my 3 year old little sister and even told my older brother to do it when I suck my thumb. I am not doing anything wrong it is only unsanitary. I just want to know if it is illegal... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
You can report child abuse to CPS and the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
...will this be viewed as "failure to protect" ( I was afraid that a restraining order wouldn't be signed, as the cops never believed me)? I. E. Will it help or hurt my case? Thanks.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
It sounds like you may need a lawyer to draft the necessary documentation to try to protect your rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
Month in rehab and one month after care I went back to court and the judge sad u are done with rehab now do one yr domestic violence and report to your PO so I did PO sad ok one yr domestic violence and two month after care ..I sad the judge sad I'm done with after care PO sad i need after... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Have a lawyer review the judge's orders to determine what powers, if any, were granted to the PO. Also the PO's decisions should be reviewed to determine their legal and factual basis. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
I recently requested a Live Scan. This arrest appeared on the Live Scan. On a law enforcement application, how would I answer if asked, have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted for domestic violence. It also shows (1000.6) Thank you.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
If you were arrested, then you were arrested. The case doesn't disappear from history just because it was dismissed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More
The police was called but they went on to say hes has a curfew to bring my car back and if not by a specific time they will go out and find the car and take him to jail..but he slapped me and took my car, thats theft if i didnt willingly give them to him..they were taken by force in front of... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
This is a DV case - domestic violence for sure, you may want to call the police and report this. not sure about grand theft and who owns the car need more facts- but you are a victim and should call the police to report all this and make a record of it with them. Take Care.
Expungement. A neighbor filed a civil TRO which was NOT granted by the Judge and she did not show up to the hearing. This was a crazy bogus TRO and now it's on my record. I want this expunged from the docket. Do I need an attorney or can I do this in pro per? Is there an application? I'm... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
If the civil TRO case was dismissed, what's the problem? I hear no legal basis to remove this case from the public record, though. Expungements relate to certain criminal matters only. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
Do I need a lawyer
One of my friends who is 14 just told me that she is sleeping with a 25-year-old I'm scared as to what would happen if they ever get caught but what would happen if they do get caught? How long would he go to prison for ? If she says it was consensual will he still get in trouble ? And... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
There are so many legal issues involved in that question, it reminded me of taking the bar exam a few decades ago! I'll do my best to just give answers, and then provide a little narrative in what could be a game changer!
1) if they were caught, it would definitely be statutory rape... View More
I have 2 weeks to move out and I can not tdake our 5 year old sonwith me. He won`t answer his phone when I call or answer texts. He works 6-7 days/week, and when he is home, spends very little time with our son. He is also been cheating with me over last few years and I now have solid proof. I am... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2017
Now that you are breaking up again, why not simply start complying with the custody order you already have? As far as your financial predicament, as you and the boyfriend were never married, you are not entitled to any support from him other than child support. I recommend you go to court with... View More
Court is not requiring me to pay for child/spousal support
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Why do you want to do that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
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