Is it true establishing that a positive genetic test is a conclusive method of determining paternity, if certain conditions are met and without requiring a court determination?
For legal purposes? You cannot establish paternity without court order, unless you are married to the mother at the time, or you both sign an acknowledgement of paternity.
A man who was like a father to me growing up is now under probate court. His cousins have guardianship and conservator. They said now is not a good time. I've gone to his old residence a few times and they're refusing to tell me where he is now living. What I've gathered is an... Read more »
You're in a tough spot. If his family is unwilling to tell you where he is, you could try going to the probate court to look at the record. But even with that, his family could legally tell the facility not to let you see him. Whether they would do that or not, we can't tell.... Read more »
I already asked the funeral home for documentation. I was not notified of my child's death and do not know what actually happened.
Best thing to do would be to go to the probate court. There should be an accounting filed, which would list everything.
I opened a bank account and was going to have my boyfriend added as a joint account. We got the paperwork filled out and went to go process it but it didn't process because he is in collections with his separate bank. We were told he needed to pay that debt of 1st before he could be added.... Read more »
Do he clear up the debt with the other bank first? I would contact the bank, then the police to file a report.
Possibly. You can petition to have the court restore your civil liberties (e.g. gun rights).
I don't know much about laws and court but I do know right from wrong I need help
When a lawyer is in good standing, they deserve to be presumed to be zealous advocates for their client. What clients sometimes don't realize is that defending people does not include advancing unfounded theories, whether grounded in fact or law, or presenting false facts or statements. A... Read more »
no factors has a criminal history I was shown to be unfit, unwilling, or unable. no evidence of abuse or neglect. I have all proof but never got to show because I NEVER got my hearing my daughter is being neglected educ,med,emoti, and emotional and psych abuse by alienating me almost to... Read more »
You need to focus your arguments on what is happening now; not what happened or didn't happen five years ago. Perhaps the first step should be filing a motion to change parenting time. Your argument isn't whether supervised parenting time should have ever been in place, but that you no... Read more »
Cps threatened to have kids removed, foster care worker lied, refused services, added heresay statements on record, denied parent access to children for medical, dental, and school appointments
For the uninitiated, you will find "threats" mean something different in the legal world. When CPS (or police, prosecutor, attorney) says "if you don't do this, I'll do that"...and the "that" is something lawful - meaning under the law, they, or a judge, can... Read more »
She recently purchased the property and has made racial slurs to me. This is discrimination and I need someone to help me file a lawsuit. Thank You
You need more than slurs to successfully file a law suit. That's not to say she hasn't committed a crime; that's somethig for police and prosecutors to figure out. Other than being a rude and belligerent person, how has she discriminated against you? Is she evicting you?
You... Read more »
I’d like to wrap this up but I’m thinking parties are feeling sorry for the attorney that had done so wrong to many. I say go for full settlement I asked for and let’s move on with our lives.
You really need to be asking your attorney this question. Civil lawsuits can take years. If by "full settlement" you are asking for the most allowed by law, then just know that you are forcing everyone's hand to trial. Why would anyone agree (settle) for the full amount asked for?... Read more »
My life has definately been distorted by courts holding driving license, garnishing wages, jailing me.
Interesting argument, but no. First, there is no constitutional right to a driver license. Second, your right to due process affects that and everything else. Importantly, you had notice, and likely opportunity to object and show why the action is wrong.
Is there any way I can legally deny.
You would be in violation of a court order. If your position is that you are not legally required to do so, you should research the applicable law, and preferably through an attorney, file the proper paperwork to oppose the order. You may find, though, that this is not the hill you want to die on.
If my ex and i presumably have a child, and she was married had the husband sign the birth certificate with out my knowledge, and ive been sending money to help support and I find out the child is is not mine would I be able to sue to get money that I sent for presumed child if i have records ?
Doubtful. It sounds like at this point you are sending her money out of the goodness of your heart and not pursuant to any order - in other words, the money you gave could be considered a gift. The law presumes that each party performs due diligence, and it doesn't sound like you took any... Read more »
have a general question about noise. I have very sensitive hearing and autism and other disorders. I've contacted the business and the police about the noise but unfortunately it's gone on deaf ears. They keep playing music outside that's pounding and I'm right behind their... Read more »
You could try contacting the city's neighborhood / code enforcement section. If the offending property is a business, there could be some abatement issues they could consider. But if the noise falls within the city's code concerning noise (e.g. it's within prescribed reason, etc.),... Read more »
I'm concerned for my son wearing a mask 8 hours a day in school (the currently requirement) Can we opt out of mask wearing and be protected under this law?
No. That statute applies to school personnel and what can be done to students within the school. School officials have an obligation to follow applicable laws. The mask mandate comes from county health departments. School officials must follow those orders, and they would be acting under color of... Read more »
I live in an apartment building where i was assaulted,,,,I did not press charges,but was asked,,because i did not want to cause trouble.One week later i received an eviction notice,,,The man who assaulted me is dating the landlords sister,,,,nothing is being done to him...Their was another assault... Read more »
You could contact the police again and let them know you now want to press charges, although the prosecutor may elect not to pursue it given that your changed mind.
You could challenge the eviction. But do you want to continue living with a landlord like this?
authority to pass criminal laws when crimes happen on federal territory, on the high seas, relating to piracy, and in the military. Most say Congress can make criminal and civil laws using Clause 3 of Article I Section 8 of the Constitution (regulating interstate commerce), but isn't the... Read more »
Good questions. Federal crimes are connected to interstate commerce. Commonly, federal criminal cases involve multiple defendants in multiple states. Guns used in crime came from somewhere, and usually not from the state where the crime occurred. For example, a gun may have been stolen from someone... Read more »
I attempted to file charges on him today. Officer refused, because he said, I should have filed 2 months ago, when I found out. I wasn't sure 2 months ago. Today, I am sure. What recourse do I have? My son is 29 and has not lived with me for 7 years.
Has the title been signed over to grandfather? In other words, did your son forge your signature? If he just stole the physical title, you can get a new title from the Secretary of State. If you do discover that a title has been actually signed over, I would think the police would be more... Read more »
Of the Gov.Cera plan, or MSHDA. He proceeded to tell me how he doesn't think I have a disability, I should go back to work
He's in pain everyday and he works, He doesn't feel as tho anyone should be on disability.Any insight, Because I'm really
Are you already renting under MSHDA or some other program? Your landlord does not get to decide if you are disabled or whether you qualify under any program.
my attorney is supposed to work in my defense but shes working with the judge to keep my kids in foster care, even after me completing everything they have asked of me. my last court date was a total mess. nothing was accomplished o n their end so its like they are stagnating me. like i said before... Read more »
Child protective proceedings are an entirely different process, and decisions to move or reunite children are not made quickly. If you are 90 days into the case, I would actually be shocked if you said the court returned the kids to you that quick. The idea is that the court needs to see stability;... Read more »
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