If you have a restraining order against someone and you called the cops and they go to jail can you do anything to help them

The first thing you should know is that, unfortunately, you cannot elect to "drop charges" as you might see on TV. Once charges have been brought,...

Can a one year 209a matter be transferred to superior court for purposes of full discovery/depositions after its issuance?

Unfortunately, you need an attorney. The Court is, to a certain extent, protecting the legal profession as a whole by enforcing the attorney-client...

My husband punched my sisters boyfriend in the face bc he has been taunting my husband for months

The first thing you should do is stop publishing this information on a public forum with an account registered to your email address. You should...

Can I get a child support modification for a special needs child beyond the age of 23?

As the previous answers combined point out, your case doesn't have to do with the guidelines and a deviation from those, but instead with the fact...

How do i file for adjustment on child support if my children's mothers have left the state that the original orders were placed?

Unfortunately, the only way to get a case done in Florida is to have an attorney represent you there (unless you plan to move there). You should...

Hello. I was served yesterday with papers for joint custody of my 10 year old daughter.

Massachusetts child custody law takes a history of domestic violence between the parents VERY SERIOUSLY. Where one parent is a batterer, it...

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My wife is going to take my baby out of the USA

I've included a link from the State Department regarding what steps a parent can take to prevent international kidnapping if they are concerned. ...

After being divorced, how long does it take to establish residency in MA?

Residency is established by demonstrating your intent to live in one place for an indefinite period of time. That being the case, you became a...

I have sole custody and shared of a 6 yr old boy, his father comes to take him when it's taxes time.

As has already been pointed out, one of the hard truths family law attorneys have to tell their clients is that you can't force someone else to...

When can a child refuse to go to a parent for visitation?

Attorney Lawrence has provided you with a comprehensive overview. As someone who is not a certified mediator, I would also encourage you to first...