She is in an abusive home with her dad and stepmom, but her dad has a lot of money. Like a lot. She says that on her 18th birthday she is going to leave to live with her mom and her dad told her that if she left then he would have her and her mother arrested. Legally, can he do that? She is still a... Read more »
Technically, if a child leaves home at 17, she cannot be arrested. However, her father could file to have her adjudicated as a delinquent. At 18, she is a legal adult and can live wherever she wants.
They are both girls. They were 18 and 16 when they kissed but that was all they did.
No you can't.
Im 15 and my mom physically and emotionally abuses me, and my boyfriends mom said i could move in with them, is this possible?
No. You are. Juvenile. You do not get to decide where you live. If you have been physically abused, tell a nurse,ncounselor, doctor or nurse.
My child’s father was arrested and held until having a Gwens hearing he was recently arrested again for D.A. with strangulation. I’m just curious if he will have another bond hearing or they will just hold him with no bond.
I would be surprised if he is let out on a bond again after violating the first and reoffending
As well as the last incident while I was pregnant when I left and I am due in 5 months
Get certified copies of the police reports, print all the photos and messages then hire a family lawyer.
I left 2 1/2 yrs ago after several years of abuse and adulrty all I can prove. I recently filed and sent them certified mail with return receipt (he lives in MO I'm in LA) he has texted me with pics showing he has papers with demands I give into his sexual and mental abuse or he refuses to... Read more »
Hire a lawyer!!! Print all proof of abuse or harassment.
Call the D.A.'s office and ask for a drop charge form
my son has been in my husband and my care for 9 years as he is 9 and will be 10 in 2 months. I decided to put the father on child supp as I feel we make an agreement the biological father can not keep when i ask for help or to get him home for school the next day. I been keeping my son home with me... Read more »
It sounds like you may need a divorce and custody judgment. Hire a divonce lawyer.
If you give him visitation before you get a custody judgment, he doesn't have to return him.
This domestic abuse battery charge is from beating me up. He goes to first appearance today and I am curious if he will be able to bond out? Does the Gwens law come into play on for this matter?
Gwen's law will keep him in custody.
My partner was arrested for domestic abuse battery - strangulation against me but he is being wrongfully indicted. I never meant for my statement to sound like he strangled me or made it difficult for me to breathe. These are serious accusations and I want them to know the truth.
Sign an Affidaviy with his defense attorney. Then call the D.A.'s office and tell them you want a drop charge form.
If the home is community property or rented in both names, then she can file a Protective Order and ask for exclusive use of the home and change the locks.
No she is a minor. But if it is physically abusive, you can call 911.
On my Summons/ Stay Away Order that I recieved states that I (the victim) was ordered to appear in court but misread the date and missed it. Could I be arrested?
No you won't be arrested. But contact the District Attorney's Office.
I was recently battered by my ex outside of my home. What started off as a small disagreement quickly turned into a heated argument which escalated to him putting his hands on me. Just as soon as he stopped we heard our son who was asleep inside waking up. Now by this time my ex was tending to him.... Read more »
The state will not drop the charge. You risk losing your child if you take him back. Child Protective Services will open a Child in Need of Care case.
The police said there was a protective order but how long is this good for? I want a divorce and dont want him back but considering we are married how does it work? He has nobody and I know he will try to come here 1st chance he gets
Look at the date on the protective order to see how long it is good. If you want a divorce and exclusive use of the house, hire a divorce attorney. If he shows up before the protective order expires, call the police.
Am i required to show up for court for the charges to go thru? I was never told to and Im trying to run from hm and get away safely
Call and talk to the DA’s office.
Also trying to contact him thru his son while he is incarcerated is that okay?
No lawyer can answer question without seeing all of the facts. Many District Attorney offices prosecute regardless of position of alleged victim.
my 19-year-old military son and his wife got into an altercation on yesterday. His wife called his sergeant in hopes that he could talk to my son and maybe separate them for a night or two. she said that she had been up all night and hadn't eaten or slept And told that to the sergeant. she... Read more »
What parish in Louisiana did this occur in? We need more Specific information to assist him.
I was incarcerated on July 13, 2018, because a girl that I was messing around with accuse me of strangling her. The same year January 5, 2018 I was involved in a accident in which my right hand (Fingers only) was injured badly. I had to have surgery on it January 11, 2018. During surgery my... Read more »
Wht would you take a deal in July 2018, do time and not raise this as a defense until Jun 2020? You can appeal for new evidence. This is old evidence. Tou can also appeal for incompetent representation. But why wait so long?
Will I be penalized?
If the complainant doesn't show up,it will likely be dismissed.
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