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He has anger issues that he refuses to address and I no longer feel safe. I left him in the apartment and my name is the only one on the lease. We have the lease on a month to month basis and I've offered to pay the rent for September and October so he can figure out if he's going to the... View More 
answered on Aug 29, 2017
This is the kind of question that requires consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer. It is not primarily an immigration question. As long as the original marriage was genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes, and as long as the green card holder has not been convicted of any... View More
He admitted to the police of his actions and the police saw the victim that was harmed bad and filed a report with pictures.
answered on Aug 22, 2017
He may be imprisoned. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
I'm married to a permanent resident I'm here using my visitors visa and my spouse keeps hitting me. Is it possible to get my green card even if we divorce?
answered on Aug 9, 2017
The answers are yes you can report him, in at least three different ways, and; as the law says now, you may still obtain permanent residency. You may file a complaint against him to do pleas as the law says now, you may still obtain permanent residency. You (or better your lawyer) may file a... View More
This child has ODD/ Oppositional Defiance Disorder
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Therapy may be required rather than police intervention: he's a child. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
Its a d felony assault charge right now, I'm out on bail till tomorrow.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
That sounds like a probation violation. What does the probation order say about that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
Agreement that she keep her cat in her room for the first month so they can acclimate to each other's scents, and I made it clear how vulnerable my cat was because of his lack of fur, after 1 week of living here she decided all on her own to let the cats together while I was at work, her car... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
You can sue for damages related to conversion of personal property and breach of contract in small claims court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me,... View More
The order was originally granted in March of 2016, and would be active for one year. In March of 2017, it was modified and extended until 2019. I was facing 4 counts of criminal contempt, which were later reduced to one count of disorderly conduct.
The OOP was pursued by my mother, whom I... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
If the time for appeal has ended, I see no options based on these facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
I have an order of protection against my ex. It's turned life upside down, as we have mutual friends. The defendant has court soon- and I've asked both his attorney as well as the district attorney that the order please be taken down to a LIMITED rather than a full stay away. I found out... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
You're an adult, and it's not her decision. She can try to submit evidence, and the court can give it the attention it deserves. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
This may apply in alimony-based litigation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2017
There might be a potential conflict. It depends on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
If my boyfriend previously had a nonviolent order protection and he threatened me and I went to the courts and told the judge that I wanted a full stay away order because he threatened me will he go to jail if I don't want him to? He moved out and we have two children together and I don't... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
The DA makes determinations of whether to bring criminal charges or not, and they may subpoena you as a witness. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
My girlfriend and me were dating but. Then her dad found out so he said he was gonna kick my *** and then he decided if I want to date hus daughter I need to convert religion until I'm 18 then I'm free. Cps was called and took her away for a day but sent her back after there was no sighs... View More
answered on May 24, 2017
Sex with a minor is illegal. Marriage with a minor requires parental and court approval. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
Once. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
You can call the police, and you can file for a restraining order. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
My case started in the end of October 2016.The case is in the criminal court of queens county.The stepmother of my children and my wife abused my kids and blamed everything on me, falsely claiming herself the victim.My children and myself were the ones that actually got hurt.My 2 daughters, one is... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2017
You can certainly sue for custody and visitation rights, and you can challenge the DV allegations with evidence and witness testimony.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2017
What type of abuse? Crimes can be reported to the police. Child abuse/ neglect can be reported to CPS and to the police. The child's parent can bring related civil action, if there is a legal/ factual basis. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
You should report abuse/ negligence to CPS and the police for investigation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
If I was granted an order of protection 3/29 and the respondent cannot make it to the 4/25 court date, is it true that there would likely be a warrant issued for their arrest, or does such a thing only apply when there are also criminal charges? It is also to my understanding that generally... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
Is this a civil or criminal DV matter? That makes all the difference here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2017
Individuals don't "press charges", they only report crimes. Police investigate crimes. Only the District Attorney can bring criminal charges or not. They can subpoena witnesses such as the alleged victim to testify, even if they don't want to testify. More details are necessary... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2017
YES, so long as this happened fairly recently in the past, which it did, and there are difference statutes of limitations for many of the torts (civil crimes basically) she committed against you. For example, assault and/or battery must be brought within ONE year, while you have THREE years to... View More
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