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NY Civil Litigation -- I'm Pro Se Litigant, Judge Held me in Contempt -- What are my options?

I read somewhere that courtrooms are the nearest thing we have today to feudal baronies. The courtroom is a little world ruled over by the judge. The judge can find you in contempt. You can't find the judge in contempt. Do NOT write a criticizing letter to the judge. This will do no good, and may make your situation worse. Get a lawyer. The lawyer will be able to read the judge's decision, review the record, and clarify the points that you are having trouble understanding. If you...

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Child protective services, procedure under CA dependency court to appeal CPS decision

If your story is true, you simply need to get a good attorney to handle your appeal. The fact that the judge was changed is irrelevant, this sometimes happens if the assigned judge is sick, too busy, etc. But if the trial before this judge was genuinely unfair, you have grounds for an appeal. A good attorney would need to go over the record of the trial to see what was unfair about it, and whether you would win the appeal. Karl E. V. Paananen

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Will I be charged I never signed anything admitting guilt does it matter?Can I be charged since I didn't leave the store?

Although you did not leave the store, you can be charged with shoplifting. Do NOT lie to the police. This will only get you in more trouble. Do not say anything else to the police until you have spoken with an attorney. If they want to talk with you, say "I won't answer any questions until I have spoken with an attorney." Then get an attorney. If you can't afford one, the court can appoint one for you for free. Karl E. V. Paananen

Is it a law that an employer must pay time and a half for holiday work

No. There is no such law. You only have to be paid overtime if your total number of hours is above the limit for overtime. Karl E. V. Paananen

Should I file abuse charges & can I get my Gr-kids.

If you believe this is really happening, you can report the incidents to Child Protective Services or even the police. If you want custody of the children, you should probably get your own lawyer. If you cannot afford an attorney, you might want to contact Legal Aid. Karl E. V. Paananen

I have been accused of threatening a new employee, It is not true and the new employee quit a week ago but I am still off work

Since you are a member of a union, your union will know what the contract requirements are, and whether your employer is complying with them. Other than that, there really isn't much you can do to stop an employer from being an a--hole, provided the employer isn't discriminating against you for being a member of some protected group.

New York debt collection, New York family law, are parents responsible for 21 year old child's unpaid medical bills

I don't see any reason why or how you could be held responsible for debts incurred by a son who is legally an adult. Unless you signed something saying that you would take responsibility for these expenses. Of course your son will have bill collectors coming after him until he pays these bills. Karl E. V. Paananen

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What are 18 yr old rights in Ohio?

An 18 year old is an adult for all purposes of American law, except for drinking alcohol. An 18 year old can vote (I hope she is registered and will be voting this Tuesday!), get married--with or without permission from her family, sign contracts, have a bank account, have a drivers license, have "intimate relations" with a partner of her choice, etc. etc. Only thing she can't do is drink alcohol. So yes, she can leave her family home if she wants too. But it will be very difficult for an...

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Former Employment

I really don't see what this former employer could do to you. Maybe if some future employer contacted them, you might get a poor reference. Are you sure they know that you wrote the anonymous letter? If they don't then I don't see what could happen. Karl E. V. Paananen

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Under PA law can father in law sue son in law for divorce

You would not have standing to sue, because your daughter is the injured party. Your daughter may sue. Marriage vows are not something that can form the basis of a lawsuit, what is relevant are the laws of your state concerning marriage.

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