Questions answered by Steven R. Ballard

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Can i sue for wrongful termination?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

Maybe. See an employment lawyer who represents workers. You need a consultation, which would allow you and the lawyer to examine all relevant...

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Why are mortgage companies and lenders allowed to violate the HAMP program, continue to have F ratings with the BBB, etc?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

Yours is a political question, not really a legal one. This is old news, and you seem to answer your own question, but propublica.org broke the...

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I129f petition

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

No and no to your two questions. The fee is for processing your petition, and of course that doesn't guarantee it will be approved. The national...

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How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

You need to get a lawyer right away. Find a good divorce/family lawyer here in Massachusetts first. You may ultimately need to hire a lawyer in...

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How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

You need to get a lawyer right away. Find a good divorce/family lawyer here in Massachusetts first. You may ultimately need to hire a lawyer in...

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How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2011

You need to get a lawyer right away. Find a good divorce/family lawyer here in Massachusetts first. You may ultimately need to hire a lawyer in...

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What might be the result of leaving the country during the pretrial probation period without informing the Probation Officer?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

It sounds like you know the answer. The probation officer might "violate" you, i.e. bring a complaint against you for violating the terms of your...

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I am the custodial parent and my ex wants to take our son to virginia with or without my permission what do I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

The answer will depend upon what your divorce agreement/divorce judgment, and any subsequent court orders modifying it, say about visitation, and...

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What do I do? 17, and caught stealing a $7.99 item.

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

It certainly wouldn't hurt to see a lawyer. It should not cost you much to deal with this. Criminal defense lawyers charge flat fees, and for...

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What impact does the new alimony law have on post divorce cohabitation to an alimony recipient it was not merged in the decree?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2011

The part of the bill you are worried about is Section 49(d) (I quote only the first, principal part): "General term alimony shall be suspended,...

Steven R. Ballard's Answers (105)

Can i sue for wrongful termination?

Why are mortgage companies and lenders allowed to violate the HAMP program, continue to have F ratings with the BBB, etc?

I129f petition

How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

How do I go about getting my children back from their father after a visitation that I allowed went seriously wrong?

What might be the result of leaving the country during the pretrial probation period without informing the Probation Officer?

I am the custodial parent and my ex wants to take our son to virginia with or without my permission what do I do?

What do I do? 17, and caught stealing a $7.99 item.

What impact does the new alimony law have on post divorce cohabitation to an alimony recipient it was not merged in the decree?