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Timothy Earl Nilan
Downey Criminal Defense Attorney.
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Divorce when spouse is incarcerated

Asked by a user in Norwalk, CA - over 3 years ago.

You can file and serve him in jail. There is a six month waiting period for the divorce to be final in CA. At the expiration of that time, you should have your docs filed with the court so that the judge can set a hearing at that time in the event you are in a hurry to be divorced. You are free to call my office and set an appointment if you would like discuss, though we are closed weekends. Timothy E. Nilan Law Offices of Timothy E. Nilan A Professional Law Corporation 8344 Florence...

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UNFINISHED MARRIAGE PROCEDURE - What is my current status and my rights in case of divorce? HELP!!!

Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - over 3 years ago.

I would suggest you contact this attorney: Henry Posada 8280 Florence Avenue, Ste. 220 Downey, CA 90240 562.904.9080 He is an immigration specialist, does not charge for consultations, and really knows his stuff. With his advice, you take the necessary steps with an family law attorney. I would be glad to help on the family law end of the case if you like. "Family law" includes divorce, separation, support (child and spousal), division of assets and debts, etc. I do not believe...

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Legal separation/divorce law in state of CA

Asked by a user in Aptos, CA - over 3 years ago.

If the court had approved a judgment but had not yet signed it, you may be able to get the judgment entered. it would still not protect you from creditors, more information is needed such as what assets are available to collect from, such as a house, and was their any form of insurance covering some portion? If there are assets, in addition to the debts, it is possible that a probate should be opened. Probate attorneys do not generally charge consultation fees, and they are many. They...

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Spousal rape

Asked by a user in Muskegon, MI - over 3 years ago.

First, your brother should consult with an attorney in your area who has experience in criminal, family law (domestic relations) and civil litigation, preferably the latter with a personal injury defense background. Documenting her threat at the earliest stage is the best defense should she carry out this threat or come with another. When she treated with the doctors, she did not say that he raped her causing stitches to rip, so these records will help, especially with an extra arsenal of...

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Criminal defense

Asked by a user in Victoria, TX - over 3 years ago.

It sounds like the charge, if any, would be hit and run. Perhaps there was no one available to exchange information with after the accident at that moment, so your son left, planning on giving his information later. Son should give the owner/managment his name and insurance info, if any, driver's license number, address and phone. Have somone sign an acknowledgment of receipt, or have a witness to the exchange, but do not delay (though it sounds like they know who he is, just give them the...