Sexually abused a child while in a juvenile placement facility. Never reported. What are legal options? Is it too late?

It is not unusual for victims to not want to talk about trauma like that to which your husband was subjected. If he doesn't want to talk about it...

How to get evidence submitted to Appeals Court agasint claims of sexual abuse from a Dependency Court trail?

I do not practice in California but typically evidence that one did not submit in the trial court cannot be presented to an appellate panel. It MAY...

Can I be charged with anything?

I do not practice in Pennsylvania, but I would venture a guess that causing a bruise by squeezing another person's body parts too hard could...

I moved from Boston, MA to NJ with my 2 children to be closer to their Dad (who has always lived in NJ) It did not work out, I

It depends. If you moved to MA originally while NJ had child custody jurisdiction, you might not have been in MA long enough for MA jurisdiction to...

Can Dcf Request another drug test ?

They can pretty much "ask", even insist on, pretty much anything they think is necessary to either help them make their case or figure out what...

Do I need a lawyer if DCF filed Neglect Petition against my ex?

Since your children are subjects of a DCF investigation and a petition by them, it would be a good idea to consult with an experienced attorney to...

Am I in danger of facing jail time? What's going to most likely happen to me?

If you haven't already hired an attorney as attorneys Kivaja and Kremer suggested be sure you talk to the Bar Advocate (defense attorney) at court...

How do I have my husband sign an Affidavit of Denial of Parentage while he is living out of the country?

The link I put below on establishing paternity, has a sample form Affidavit of Denial of Parentage. It seems to be a Mass. Department of Revenue...

If I lived with my boyfriend for 2+ years (he owns apt but has called it"our home" this entire time) can I have a month to move?

Under the MA Abuse Prevention Act (Mass. General Laws chapter 209A), who owns a residence, whose name is on the lease or whose name is on the deed...

Yes. Your sister does need a lawyer, immediately! She should use the "Find a Lawyer" button on Avvo.com or the National Association of Counsel for...