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My husband was in control of everything I trusted him
When I asked to be respected he turned on me planed his attack and stripped me of everything claiming I abused him and I don’t know what to do to fight this because he’s seen as a victim and I am abuser with no give from the law in... View More 
answered on Mar 5, 2018
You need to retain counsel to deal with this. If the TPO has already been issed, there isn't much you can do at this point. If this is in the context of a divorce, there may be something you can do.
answered on Mar 4, 2018
Domestic violence is certainly an issue that the court will consider in determining custody. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your options.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
Get in trouble for what? You can't obey a subpoena that you haven't been served with.
Ive been separated for two years ever since i left my ex mistreats our children. She hits them with cables till their backs are red and slaps them. She makes them do everything for her. They say she never buys them food or anything. I buy everything from clothes to everything else besides... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2018
You can file for custody.
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Children were removed from my home by dfcs. Mother claims dfcs threatened to put children in foster care if she didnt leave the home WITH the kids because of a domestic situation between her and i. Is this legal? What should i expect to happen next? How do i get my kids back?
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answered on Feb 12, 2018
DFCS can remove the children without a court order. You need to hire an attorney to discuss your rights and options.
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Classes. Will I still have to finish them after May 1??
She isn't on lease nor named as an occupant but bond says I can not go near her or talk to her and I would like to live back in my home.
answered on Feb 8, 2018
Talk to a local attorney and show them your bond conditions, but it sounds like the most appropriate course of action would be to file eviction papers. Talk to a local attorney to assist you.
I really want to help this young lady out, before something potentially bad happens to her. I have seen the abuse first hand and DFCS won't even contact me! Please help! DFCS was called again this evening on the grandmother for not only physical, but verbal abuse. The case worker just took the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2018
If the DFCS Case Manager stated that she will be placed in foster care that means there will be a dependency hearing. The reason DFCS will not speak to you, except in an investigatory capacity, is because by statute you do not currently possess the legal right to take this child into your care.... View More
He's been charged for domestic violence and has basically abandoned them until now.
answered on Feb 5, 2018
You need to hire an attorney and file for divorce. If he's been charged with domestic violence, it is quite possible that he has a bond condition that would prevent him from coming to your door or contacting you period. That said, don't chance it. The police are great, but they are not... View More
I have a 12 month TPO against my wife and she keeps skirting the edge of violating it and I intend to pursue the violation of it, yet I'm unsure of what form to fill out to bring to superior court on the matter. The court says they don't provide this form and I do not have the money for a lawyer.
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Couldn't tell you. Attorneys don't use forms, so we wouldn't know. Try the local family law clinic if they have one. Fulton and Gwinnett have good forms from what I've heard.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
There could be many - aggravated assault, aggravated battery, simple battery, plus several more. Why do you ask?
I was co owner of house where we lived. I paid the bills. But I couldn't prove anything because everything was in house they wouldn't let me get anything. No eviction was served what can i do legally
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Call the police and make a report. You could sue them also to recover the value of your property. All this applies if you did not abandon your property at the house. Talk to a local attorney to discuss this in more detail.
I was charged with simple battery for attempting to grab my wife's cell phone out of her hand. She claimed I twisted her arm while doing so. I have no history of any kind of violent behavior and have never been in trouble with the law. I was cooperative with the arrest and was not disruptive... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
You need to borrow money to hire an attorney or use the public defender's office. Doing it yourself is not a good idea.
I’m a 16 year old male and I’m on probation for being with people who stole from a store. My sister is 13 and a few days ago, she was messing with me and she slapped me on the face and then kicked me in my private parts and out of reaction I hit her on the cheek. It left a small bruise. If my... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
I'd need more information to be able to advise you appropriately. You need to schedule an appointment to meet with an attorney and bring you probation order.
Accuser brought police back home i denied access the entered forcefully asking about weed while searching he found taser i was charged with theft by receiving
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Talk to a local attorney about your defense. You'll need to provide more information than you've provided here.
this occurred in Sept 2015, and we do not have a court date still.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
If something has been filed, you don't need to worry about the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is two years for a misdemeanor and four years for a felony, but this shouldn't be a concern if the action has already been filed. Sometimes things just take a long time to... View More
My step daughter is 21 years old and lives at her own residence. Her 12 year old brother lives with their mother and their stepdad has recently grab him and slung him around to the point that it left marks on his arm. The teachers at his school seen it and sent him to the nurse who sent him to a... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Call the local authorities. Contact DFCS in the county where they reside and tell them what you know.
He paid 2 months that's all. I have a child that is newly diagnosed with asmtha and the other two on meds for adhd and ptsd. I need the support but seems like it's such a hassle. Child support enforcement just blows me off saying hes in the fatherhood program. How can I get help
answered on Jan 8, 2018
If there is an existing final order of child support, you can file a petition for contempt in superior court to enforce the order.
We've been here less than 3 months, he said we could stay until I got accepted or denied for a loan towards my own home purchase. He's constantly a different man and changing his mind about things. Now, less than 15 days from Christmas he wants us to move out knowing I'm low income... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Well, you can certainly contact a lawyer for a free consultation to discuss your situation and see what answers they give you. While you are staying at his place you should find other accommodations. I am limited to what I can answer in a public forum, which is why I am telling you to contact a... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2017
yes.
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