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One night I got home and my spouse had been harassing me not leaving me alone. I told them to leave me alone but they wouldn't. I gave a final warning and told them I'd remove them from the guest bedroom. spouse wasn't cooperating and refused to leave so I grabbed them by the ankles... View More 
answered on Apr 18, 2017
This sounds like assault and battery and domestic violence. Your spouse may file for a restraining order and may report the matter to the police. This may also have child custody ramifications, if relevant.
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Can I file a restraining order while I'm here and if not can I hire a lawyer and have the lawyer file it for me? Do I need to fly to US? I'm 6 months pregnant. He still bashing me put bad words in public social media. Please help me on what to do. Thank you.
answered on Apr 18, 2017
You can file for a restraining order and immigration protections under VAWA.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/divorce/
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I live in CA. I moved my stuff out of his house. What can I do now that I'm home. I have pictures of all the bruises. Can I file a report in San Jose? I have all of his numbers blocked. I know he trying to contact me. His family told me.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
You can file a restraining order, and you can sue him in civil court for damages for assault/ battery. 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,... View More
Parental alienation at its finest in history of jurisprudence.
answered on Apr 9, 2017
You can file a defense based on evidence, and you may file for a modification of custody and visitation rights. See: http://www.aeesq.com/2017/03/30/gender-bias-in-child-custody-court/
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answered on Apr 4, 2017
You should seek a consultation with an attorney and most offer a free initial consultation. If you filed for a restraining order, you can tell the judge you would not want to move forward on the restraining order. However, if you are talking about criminal court, you may be under subpoena to appear... View More
Partners get into an altercation which reaults in minor bruising for both. One of the partners goes to their regular psych counceling session, and the councelor inquires if the bruising is the result of DV. At the end of the session, the councelor say she will report the incident because of the... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2017
Police may investigate and the DA may charge the alleged abuser with a related crime, possibly a misdemeanor for DV. See: http://domesticabuse.stanford.edu/reporting/
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Do I have to see the person in court
answered on Mar 22, 2017
You can request a restraining order in civil court or family court. You would appear in court for that. You can report DV to the police, and the DA can bring criminal charges and call you as a witness. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step... View More
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I'm a British Citizen. I'm currently living in Irvine, Orange County, CA. I live in an emergency shelter for families and victims of domestic violence. I've obtained my Permanent Resident status via marriage to a U.S Citizen. I believe it's conditional. It expires in... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2017
You can file for custody and visitation in this court even if you're not a US citizen or permanent resident. You may also seem immigration relief under VAWA. See: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/FAQ_VAWA%20and%20Gender.pdf
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answered on Mar 21, 2017
If there is a restraining order in place that prohibits contact, the victim of domestic violence would have to seek a modification of the order to allow for contact. Determine what the court orders are or if there are no court orders, see if there can be an exception on the order to allow for... View More
I am a victim of domestic violence that only occurred once during the 2 years we have been together. Me and my boyfriend have a thyroid problem in which causes our hormones to react differently and quickly, it also causes us not to control our anger. After the incident happened, I called the police... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2017
The DA, not the victim, makes such decisions. 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... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2017
See my answer to your identical question here. 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... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2017
Venue is based mainly on the most recent location of residence of the divorcing parties, not where abuse occurred, necessarily. Other factors are relevant too. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
The court gave my ex a restraining order because he pleaded guilty to a domestic violence back in April of 2016. Since then we have been going through a custody battle. About two weeks ago Feb 22, 2017 to be exact he called me. I have 3 constant missed calls on my WhatsApp from him. I did not... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2017
Violation of a court order is a crime called contempt. You can call the police about this as well as file a motion for contempt proceedings in the court that issued the order. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
I am 100% disabled and she harassed me and I feel unsafe in my own home. She's also antagonizing my nine year old son and he is afraid of her as well.
answered on Mar 12, 2017
See the free court forms on the CA courts website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1044.htm
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They showed up at my work, caused a scene & I subsequently was let go They disposed of ALL of my personal belongings within a few days (including my deceased husband's ashes). They agreed to care for my cats until I got settled in a new place. They refused to communicate except to... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
You can contact the police to report the attacks and theft. You may have a case to sue for conversion of personal property and breach of lease agreement. As for the disposal of your property at your rental home, did you receive any sort of notice of abandonment? See:... View More
I was attacked by my former roommate/landlord on two separate occasions, the last being in Jan. 2016. SHE called the police both times and stated in both calls to 911 that she had hit me. The first time, her and her boyfriend left before the sheriff showed up. I covered for her saying it was an... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/9618.htm
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Things are starting to get real bad and I'm fearful of my life and my 4 children. I am not married to the man but he's the father of two of my children.. he is affiliated and If I could please get legal help it would be be very helpful and much appreciated. I live in Los Angeles, CA I... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
You can call the police to report the abuse as a crime, and you can contact a domestic violence shelter to house you and your kids in an undisclosed "safe house." You can file for a restraining order as well.
See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-domesticviolence.htm... View More
He's got mental issues/ drug problems and he a truck driver. He's been making all kinds of treaths in my text and voice mail...can I still go forward with my custody and divorce papers in the county we always lived? He's doesn't have a address. I've reported to police,... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
If he filed in a county other than where the child has been residing, you may be able to respond to that filing with a request to transfer the venue to the county of the child's residence. If he files court documents in that other county, you should respond appropriately there rather than... View More
i have been the only parent involved for our 2 children their whole lives father has verbally abused me for many years and blamed me for all he has done to me and the kids he has gone beyond his waY TO DEFAME ME AND MAKE ME THE BAD MOTHER TO GAIN CUSTODY OF MY CHILDREN HE HAS TAKEN ME OUT OF THEIR... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2017
You can file for a restraining order if you have a factual and legal basis to do so. When a parent is granted sole physical/ legal custody, that is not the same as terminating the other parent's parental rights. You can also sue for defamation, if applicable. More details are necessary to... View More
I arrived to court and the district attorney referred me to the city attorney. I never pleaded for any charge? Does that mean no charges where filled and what can the city attorney do in this case?
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Your facts are vague. 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... View More
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