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We recently had a DV case in the police report it says that he threatened to keep the Baby. I hear some police office will not return the Baby with the mother if they feel the child
Is ok? What can I do if that happens??
Never been to court.
answered on Aug 20, 2018
You can file a motion to establish paternity, custody, time sharing and child support. In that petition, you will need to request that the child resides primarily with you the majority of the time. Some police officers will not return a child without a court order. Once you get an order from the... View More 
I’ve been a legal resident since 2007. My green card expires in 3 years. I’m married to a US citizen for 5 years. We have a child who’s 10 months old. I was arrested for child abuse in Dec of 2017. However the state attorney in FL didn’t file formal charges as long as I complete my civil... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2018
We strongly suggest you seek an attorney’s counsel in your case. Depending on the statute, under which you were charged/pled, you could have some serious issues regarding your ability to remain in the United States. Getting your records expunged or sealed would do you no good, because the... View More
She's afraid to leave because it would be considered abandonment. I say it would be best for her to leave for her mental and emotional health. What is the law in GA for this type of abuse?
answered on Aug 10, 2018
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I filed a lawsuit against my ex for assaulting me and causing me to have a spinal cord injury. He had a deposition and then I tried to mediate and he never responded. Now it's been 6 months and not a word from him. Can I file for a default judgment? The other question I have is that after I... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2018
You have a choice: either go for a default judgment; or amend your complaint, get him served with the amended complaint, and see if he responds to that. You cannot file another lawsuit for the PTSD; it would normally be considered part of your first lawsuit.
If the father of the child takes the child away from the mother without good reason, in florida, is that against the law? Is it a felony? He intentionally cut off all contact between the mother and the child. The mother has not been able to find the child because no agencies will help her, due to... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2018
More information is needed to properly answer your question. You should contact an attorney and go to a confidential consultation to review your options.
I made a police report against my bf for battery but the more I replay the day in my head n watch the video I see it was just an accident. He's been arrested for the incident I don't know who i can contact to drop the charges or retract my statement made to police.
Domestic violence case in florida was not pursued / dropped by an immigrant on h4 visa due to life threatening and the threatening was not reported due to fear
Can a complaint to police be filed later when the victim gains some confidence to report?
The marriage based green card... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2018
If the husband is convicted of domestic violence, he could be placed in removal proceedings before an Immigration Judge.
I am a Pro-Se Litigant who prepared a Cease and Desist Demand letter pertaining to a potential Defamation Action in accordance with Section 770.01 of the Florida Statutes and had it served via US Certified Mail on the other Party. Instead of responding, they filed a Petition to obtain a restraining... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
It's difficult to answer without seeing the text of their petition; but it seems that a motion to dismiss might be appropriate. The grounds would not be perjury (which would involve some sort of fact-finding by the court, but rather failure to state a claim.
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answered on May 16, 2018
You need to ask the "how much" question only after you have interviewed a number of lawyers in person. If anyone gives you a price quote over the phone don't hire them.
AGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE FOUND GUILTY OF 827.03 2A THE PLAINTFF IN THIS CASE IS A TROUBLED CHILD WHO LIE'S FOR ATTENTION. THE DEFENDAND SPANKED HER. AND THE CHILD, A FULL DAY LATER SELF INFLICTED MARKS ON HER BUTOCKS. AND BLAMED THE DEFENDANT. SO THE DEFENDANT PLEADED NOT GUILTY. THE PLAINTIFF ,A... View More
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answered on May 16, 2018
It is difficult to say. Your attorney should ask them directly what their recommendation is in order to be properly prepared for sentencing. Also, what the probation department's reasoning is so that you may have an appropriate counter argument and are not caught by surprise.
I'm 18, and let's just say that a 16 year old came up to me. Wanting to start an altercation. If the 16 years old starts to approach me in a violent manner or maybe starts punching/kicking me. Would I be able to defend myself and not worry about getting any real trouble from law enforcement.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
Yes, you can defend yourself with comparable and reasonable non-deadly force. I don't see what the respective ages of each of you has to do with it.
I was granted an injunction against my daughter father for domestic violence back in 2015. The judge gave him supervise visitation at the center and the supervise visitation center close down . so my daughter father took me back to court On jun 2nd 2016. And he was granted supervise visitation with... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2018
Only the judge can decide if it is an emergency. It is up to you to notify the court about what has happened.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
If you were served with a subpoena, you can be made to explain to the judge why you shouldn't be held in contempt of court.
I want to file for divorce. Do I need to return to Quincy to do that? Can I get legal advise from an attorney nearby?
answered on Apr 13, 2018
You can get legal advice regarding such a divorce from any Florida attorney. And venue would be proper in that county if either of you is a resident there.
I have a permanent rastaining order against him due to domestic violence. The court modified my restraining order an gave him 4 hours of supervised visitation with his mother 3 days out the week so we only communicate through the court wizard which he never communicate with me about picking up my... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
You need to return to court for a modification. Based on these facts it sounds like you can minimize the father's contact. Instead of full custody you need to r=think in terms of timesharing. Children are shared in Florida.
I don’t have a safe environment to live in here and the only support I have is with my mother, who lives out of state. I have no finances, no vehicle, nothing to my name. Will the court grant him joint custody?
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Unless and until there is a court order on timesharing and parental responsibility the mother can move wherever she wants to. If and when he goes to court he will be granted "timesharing" meaning that you and he share the child and he has a right to specific time.
answered on Mar 27, 2018
What do you figure "abandonment" would be and the consequences of it? Yes, you can leave your spouse and leave the state.
There was no will no probate started. Owner tackled and physically removed guest while I was not home. Cops called and sided with owner. Items were tore down broken and went through doors with deadbolts kicked in. I was not home. They still have my other phone in their possession and police did... View More
My daughter is 21 & is involved with someone who has taken complete control over her. This person has mental conditions & suicidal & claims my daughter has the mind of a 4 yr old & borderline personality disorder. I have not seen my daughter since Thanksgiving of 2017. I have... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Ask this question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Idaho › Family Law. And contact the child welfare agency in that state.
With his phone and is now threatening to use them against me and show other people. Can the police force him to remove the photos that he took without my consent?
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