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My ex filed a complaint for contempt. However, there seems to be some discrepancy over what the contempt was filed on?
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Answered on June 24, 2017
You should answer the Contempt by filing your answer with the Court and the other party. There is a time limit on filing an answer. In your answer...
What can you do if someone keeps filing false Police reports or makes false statements to obtain or modify Harassment orders?
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Answered on June 24, 2017
It sounds as if you would like to file suit for among other things malicious prosecution, however, since they were successful you would fail to...
What do I do if I accidentally violated a restraining order against me?
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Answered on June 24, 2017
You are already suffering some consequences. The police take these violation, inadvertent or not, very seriously. You should take care that not...
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When and how are you allowed to oppose a motion for clarification and to amend a judgement in Probate court?
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Answered on June 24, 2017
You should check your file in the Probate Court that issued the judgment. Judgments can be appeal 30 days after the entry of the Judgment. You...
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On Appeal, What is the Standard of Review for a 258E Hearing?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
Usually and error of law or abuse of discretion. You must file the appeal timely, and assemble the record for starters. Rules of Civil Procedure...
WHERE are the Rules of Evidence for a 258E Hearing found? e.g. in the general laws, in rules of procedure? Which Rule #?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
The rules of evidence are relaxed in these matters. You should consult the publication produced by the trial court comparing 209A ROs and 258Es...
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Which court has the final say in a restraining order?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
I would suggest you go back to the Court that issued the RO and ask the Court to update your place of employment so everyone is crystal clear on...
Feeling as though the judge is ruling against me because he doesn't like me. Am I being paranoid?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
The best way to deal with these situations is to be proactive and negotiate a reasonable parenting agreement.
Both parties are allowed to...
How do I appeal a child custody in favor of the father?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
Appeals are time sensitive and you have 30 days from the entry of a judgment to file. There are some other ways to "appeal" such as a motion for...
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How do I get my kids back that I put in voluntary placement.
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Answered on June 23, 2017
What were the circumstances surrounding the placement? How long ago was the placement made? Is there a guardianship in place or some other form of...
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