You need to consult a criminal defense attorney if you have done this, and discuss no facts on any social media.

Any person may use REASONABLE force to defend themselves but what is reasonable depends on the circumstances.

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answered on Jan 1, 2018

Depending on when your daughter reaches age 18 or is emancipated, she might not be an issue for the divorce suit in terms of custody and child support. If she is then that will be another issue to sort out for you two.

Your options are to file for a divorce based on separation or based on... View More

The father could petition the court for visitation. Many factors go into whether a court would grant him visitation - but if he is the biological parent and his rights have not been terminated, there's always that chance. Consult with local counsel to best determine a course of action.

No, the parties do not have to agree. Typically, the parties will work for a mutually agreeable date. But if the deposition is properly noted per the rules of procedure, then no. This usually happens when the parties cannot agree.

Generally the title to an asset controls whether it belongs to the deceased person's estate or not.

You are strongly encouraged to consult with a lawyer who can look at the settlement papers and help determine whether the property belongs to the estate of the payee (your grandmother)... View More

Only the estate of the decedent would have the right to take such action. If no one has opened an estate, it would be wise to do so.

Thank you for trying to find answers for someone in crisis.

Generally, child protective services has authority to get involved with any situation involving ongoing abuse of a minor. Options may include temporary custody to another family, some type of foster care arrangement or perhaps an... View More

In response to your question, although the court can't order mother to move from her parents home. They can require her to pay child support for the children. The grandparents can't pick and choose who to go after for child support payments. Mother who has unstable job history and... View More

If the child support is enforced through the office of child support. your husband can contact that office to modify or stop the child support for the 18 year old child. If the child is still in high school then until 19 years old.

Start having your daycare provider issue you a receipt. Filled out and signed by the daycare provider not you. Your word is usually not enough. The court knows you spend something, but if you want the amount to be calculated correctly get the proof.

It isn't clear whether the post means the parent named beneficiaries in a will, in a trust or simply put the children on title to assets. The first thing to do would be to find out whether the assets are being administered through a trust, through probate or whether they just automatically... View More

It isn't clear who the "she" who said "no" is in the question. Nor is it clear what interest is in the grandparent's estate.

Grandchildren do not automatically inherit unless they are named in the deceased grandparent's will (or sometimes if there is no... View More

Sounds like trespassing.

There are several different ways to include someone on a deed. Some of these ways are smart, with little risk to the original owner while others can create issues and unintended negative effects.

One of the least risky and most cost effective deeds is an enhanced life estate deed. Most... View More

Yes.

The Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") gives "eligible employees" of "covered employers" the right to take unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks for the birth of a child. Not every employee is covered under this law. You may wish to talk with your HR department and/or an... View More

The city (or county) does not change title, so unless the family opened up an estate the title would remain in the deceased person's name.

Anybody can redeem the property before the tax sale foreclosure case awards judgment to the tax sale purchaser. As you point out, however,... View More

You can motion to change the venue when:

(c) Convenience of the Parties and Witnesses. On motion of any party, the court may transfer any action to any other circuit court where the action might have been brought if the transfer is for the convenience of the parties and witnesses and serves... View More

If there is no new custody order, the first one is still in effect.

I don't understand what the biological father would be suing for. If anything, he would owe you child support.