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answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on the specific wording of the order. It's important not to harass, try to contact via 3rd parties a protected party, otherwise defame, or tortiously or criminally victimize. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More 
Last night I found out that my boyfriend had been two-timing me with another girl. I contacted her to let her know. She was very thankful but when he found out he got very spiteful and nasty.
Since then, I sent him several txts expressing my anger. The worst things I said were that he is a... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
I hear no basis for such legal actions in your question. 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. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in... View More
I am a disabled man with two children one is special needs my wife is abusive to all of us.She threatens to throw me out?
answered on Jan 31, 2017
You can call the police to report a crime, if applicable. You can file for a restraining order and a divorce. 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... View More
I didn't go to court the next day because I thought the charges would get dismissed. He was still given a court date but did not appear because he did not have an attorney. He wants to go down and vacate the warrant and I'd like to have the charges dropped. How do we do that?
answered on Jan 30, 2017
The DA decides whether to bring or drop charges. If you recant your allegations, you might yourself be charged with obstruction of justice or perjury. 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
Family court appointed attorney for children can no longer take a case due to an institutional conflict of history against the defendant, what does this mean?
answered on Jan 30, 2017
It depends on the facts here, but perhaps there has been a prior negative relationship between the attorney and the defendant. 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/... View More
I couldn't take his physical, emotional and verbal abuse every single day. he tried to kill me several times. I had him arrested twice and dropped the charges for my daughters sake. he is continually harassing me when I see him, calling me the worst names in public. I am dating someone new and... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
Consult with an attorney privately re: this matter. 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. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the... View More
My ex boyfriend has been found guilty of strangulation resulting in wounding or bodily injury and abduct by force without justification this happened in virginia state but now i'm back in newyork state and his sister is also from newyork state and she has been sending threatening messages... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
You can consider filing for a restraining order. 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. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the... View More
I've been with a man for three years. This is the third time I've gotten him arrested for domestic violence. He ran off to the south from New York to prevent the cops from locking him up, he has been reaching out to me trying to get back in a relationship with me but I was playing along... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
You can file for a restraining order, and you can file actions in civil court re: the money you say he owes you. 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... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
He may appeal the decision if he does so in a timely manner and if you retract your allegations. If you do so, you may face perjury charges. 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
Knowing his own past, he filed a domestic incident report after I asked him to leave until he got control (following rage,threats verbal abuse)
I am stunned and now feel I should file.
In meantime I have seen documentation and admissions from his divorce of extensive DV and MH... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2017
It may be considered an invasion of privacy if you're rifling through his personal belongings. If he left the documents in plain view and you take photos of them in your own home, that is a different story. These cases can get very messy. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Have 2 month old daughter together
He's an addict that's y he was out of control not defending him.
I'm not working Bc baby but living in our appartment and have to figure out what to do about rent with him.
He Slapped me
answered on Jan 26, 2017
If you're not prohibited by a court order from contacting/ seeing him, I see no problem. You may need to get his permission to visit him at the jail. 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
Have 2 month old daughter together need to be in contact with him about her atleast.
answered on Jan 26, 2017
You should have been provided a copy of any protection order by the court and the opposing party. You can get a copy from the court clerk in the court where the order was filed. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2017
You can appeal the order if it is timely, i.e., immediately after it's issued by the judge. 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
The day after he was arrested she sent me a friends request on social network, making a mockery of this situation, then told her son I threatened her.
answered on Jan 25, 2017
If there is no restraining order preventing her from contacting you, I don't see a problem. Based on your facts, I don't see a case for harassment either, at present. But if you did not threaten her, there may be a case for defamation, though damages may be hard to prove. The best first... View More
My ex has an arrrest warrant in NYC for a domestic dispute. He now resides in NC, can he still be arrested in NC for that warrant?
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Extradition is a possibility. 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. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of... View More
For 4 years she's been in therapy because she chats and shares naked videos with multiple men over the age of 20. She's been on PINS Diversion with zero consequences and she's getting more violent towards me since she is not allowed online or on the phone. she steals internet devices... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2017
You can report her actions to the police for investigation, if you want. 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. I practice law in CA,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
See my answer to your identical question. 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. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
If you filed a motion and then ignored/ wasted the court's time, worst case scenario might include sanctions issued by the court, but I'd guess that that is rare against pro se litigants. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Contact the court clerk's office to ask this question.
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. I practice law in CA, NY,... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
A statute of limitations problem may be fatal to the case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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