The detainer functions as a hold on an incarcerated individual. DC will hold the individual until the pending case is resolved and sentence...

Do I have to attend a mandatory parenting class if I was never served on the custody issue.

If you have received notice regarding attending parenting classes from the DC Court, then the DC case is moving along without your participation. ...

How do I go about in signing custody of my daughter over to my aunt?

Your aunt would file for legal/physical custody of your daughter. The father has to be served, and presumably you would enter your consent on the...

How do I get custody of my son if the mother abandons him and leaves him with his grandparents?

In the District -- there is a presumption of joint custody among equally fit parents. If however the child has been out of your care for an...

I have sole custody of my daughter. My husband would like to adopt her & he's not the father. What is the process to do so?

My colleague is more or less correct as far as the process to file and to prosecute the adoption. However keep in mind that adoption decree will...

Whats most like my judgement for second degree assault?

It appears that this is not a DC case but a MD or VA case according to your description. At any rate, in the District for simple assault you will...

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FOR 2 YRS. HE HAD ME SIGN DIVORCE PAPERS IN P.A WHICH WERE NEVER FILED.. WHAT DO I DO NOW

If the papers were never filed, and there has been no court action, it appears that you have lived separate lives for the past two years while...

If my soon to be ex asked the court to terminate his rights will they easi terminate his rights

In the District the court will terminate parental rights if it is in the best interests of the child. The court will specifically factor in and...

My boyfriend got arrested for having someone else gun what should i expect and he has no record

It appears based on your description that he might have been charged with carrying a pistol without a license (CPWL). The government must prove...

Incredibly unfair ticket for not giving the insurance card and registration fast enough...

You cannot be cited for not having insurance and registration card, if you possessed valid cards and presented it to the officer even with delay. ...