From what you say, it is your daughter who lied and not DCF. DCF is duty-bound to investigate all claims brought to its attention. You will not...

Agree with my colleagues that a "continuance" is not what to do here. What are you trying to accomplish - avoidance of the decision or introduction...

How can I get away from my toxic household at 16?

Emancipation is not possible absent complete ability to care for yourself. Rarely given. Is your mother in the picture? If so, you could ask her...

A tree falls from one person's farm across a county road onto another person's property causing damage, whose tree is it?

1. It was her tree to begin with, so if there is any responsibility (and that is not clear from a storm) it would be hers. Make a claim on your...

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Are you a minor? If being abused, contact the police or seek the help of a counselor at school. Both will set processes in motion with Child...

See a local lawyer ASAP. Possible adverse possession claim, or possible that a lot of estate work needs to be done and you are a co-owner with aunt...

Agree with my colleague. Although it is true without saying it, I add to such a deed "subject to (the particular mortgage). Speed is as fast as...

You cannot take unilateral action. You need to go to court and seek modification of your past order, to deal with this issue, contribution to...

Is it possible to ban ex from bringing children around bad characters?

Possible? Yes, but courts usually allow each parent to live their lives too. You can ask. The fact that this person encouraged your ex’s affair...

If the person lives in NJ, for jurisdictional and ease of collection issues, suit is better brought there. Re-post the question for NJ lawyers to...