I put in an appeal for my Article 15 but its been close to 4 weeks and i've heard nothing back. What should I do?

Just to add a bit more information to the previous replies. ART. 15. (e) of the UCMJ provides that a person punished under Article 15 who...

Both Facebook and Twitter have given rise to questions of law that previously have not been considered. In your case, the original intent of the...

What constitutes proof of service if a party is out of the country?

Due process requires that people receive proper notice. A court will require some sort of proof that a person summoned into court to answer a...

Can i still pay for child support if i terminate my parental rights?

The entry of a decree terminating parental rights ends all legal relationships with a child. (Technically the entry of an order has the effect of...

What grounds are appeals granted and how often are they granted

Appeals are filed after a court makes a final decision in a case. After the co-worker was convicted, he had/has a certain amount of time (consult...

How do I go about appealing a termination of parental rights through cps?

Since I'm a Massachusetts attorney, I'll give you an answer based upon my experience here. In Massachusetts an appeal from a termination of...

We wanna get married but our parents are not in favor.

The age to get married in Massachusetts without parental consent is eighteen. See the below link for more information.

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What is the maximum time a Civil judge can hold a person in prison for Contemt in Massachusetts?

Civil contempt occurs when a person refuses to obey a court order. The violation of civil contempt will be deemed satisfied when the person in jail...

Whats an affidavit

An affidavit is a written document containing factual information. The person making the affidavit swears to the truth of the information in the...

I'm looking to get my sons father to terminate his rights, but I don't have a partner who is willing to adopt him can it be done

To report abuse or neglect of a child, call the Massachusetts Child-at-Risk Hotline anytime of the day or night at 800-792-5200.