Well, the fact is DCF has opened a case and it can do so. But for the door safety incident, with the police as a mandated reporter thought...

I agree with my colleague. While ultimately up to the judge, a 7 yr. old girl sleeping in the same room with her father is not a desirable...

What should I do?

You need to find a way to get a lawyer (including filing a motion to have him pay for it). Borrow from family or friends if possible. Just what...

First question is whether you have to pay a fee? It is not automatic that loser pays in a civil case. Attorney fees are either awarded by a judge...

Here is the language from the statute: "If the plaintiff demonstrates a substantial likelihood of immediate danger of harassment, the court may...

Why is this needed? Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. In 35+ years, I have not heard of needing a lender’s permission to sell or...

In a professional opinion how do juries often view cases where consent is the issue ?

You are correct that juries are unpredictable, and so no one can make a prediction or assessment here. If the evidence is just her word against...

It is correct that a change of name has to go thru the courts, and if for a child, with notice to both parents. It may have been done as a...

Can we sue a Fiduciary for mishandling of mortgage payoff funds ?

Wire fraud in closings is an increasing problem. We are all being warned about it, and even without any negligence at all, it can happen. Solutions...

Having full legal and physical custody of my child, how can I get him to return home from the non-custodial parent?

With this child turning 18 next month, nothing. There would be grounds for contempt now, but under normal circumstances and especially under the...