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John Joseph Torrone III
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If you have an active abuse prevention order you should contact the local...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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You may be able to, but it is a long shot. You are simply better off,...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The charges no longer belong to you if the police are involved. However there...
Gregory Casale
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Unfortunately, you have now become involved in a system that thinks that the...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Not necessarily. Usually the police and the courts are not likely to view...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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If she takes before a judge and says you threatened her ir struck her then it...
Gregory Casale
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For her to get a restraining order she must get a judge to believe that you...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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I will be interested in the answer of others on this panel, but a criminal...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The charge and dismissal will remain on this record for ever. You can get it...
Phil A. Taylor
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If the order was issued contrary to the law, then an appeal may be an option if...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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There needs to be some basis for an appeal. Misapplicatoin of the law, or...
Gregory Casale
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Each restraining order has its own terms as to how far away a defendant must...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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There is a defense called incidental contact. If you need help, contact me.
Joseph K. Chancellor
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If you were unmarried you have nothing to be concerned about at this time. If...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It does sound like a paternity action. Having opened the door, it may be...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I do practice in Mass. Your approach is wrong!. If you disagree with the...
Edward Jerome Blum
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I don't practice in MA, but contempt is a criminal charge brought in a civil/...
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Joseph K. Chancellor
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You may have it expunged but it's not an easy task. It has to handled just...
Gregory Casale
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You would need to request that the court order it expunged. MA has no actual...
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Jessica Ann Foley
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Hi, I'm not sure about what will happen in Florida - as I am not licensed to...
Gabriel Cheong
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You should post this exact question in the Florida section too so that a FL...
Scott D. Pollock
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He has the right to a hearing before an immigration judge and the right to...
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Gregory Casale
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Your son may want to get a restraining order, but this is no great solution...
Joseph K. Chancellor
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Is your son currently charged with a crime? If so, he needs a lawyer...
Kara O'Donnell
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You cannot get a restraining order on her simply because you don't like her....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. Except for your discomfort, you have stated no reason to get such an...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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You have not provided enough facts to answer your question. Generally you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I partially agree, What you need to do is get an attorney, such as me, to...
Elaine Carol Schneider
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USCIS would evaluate "good faith" and "valid" at inception looking at the...
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Jessica Ann Foley
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It is possible if both parties agree. Even in a case where both parties agree -...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It is remotely possible, but in essence you are asking the court to reconsider...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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This answer assumes that you are the victim of your husband's domestic violence....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Yes. While some court assigned lawyers are good or very good. The conduct...

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