IF custody is awarded to my parents, can they refuse me visitation?

You can sue your parents for custody of your minor child. You should at the very least be entitled to reasonable visitation with your child, unless...

No longer with my girlfriend. How do I get my items back?

When unmarried persons play house, they are not afforded the same rights as married persons when the relationship breaks down. You can only ask the...

Based on the situation stated please tell me my ex's ability to hold me responsible for what my daughter refuses to do.

You can only be found in contempt of court for violating the custody order if you willfully violate it. In other words, it must be your purpose,...

As my 1st misdemeanor, it was an act of silent rebellion against authority that I regret. I hope for leniency in punishment.

What a heap of trouble over something hardly worth it. Your options at this point is (1) to work out a deal with the DA that leads to the charge...

With her income at over 60k and mine at less than 15k and given the circumstances am I entitled to some support or alimony?

If you can prove there was a supporting-dependent relationship between you and your wife, you may be entitled to both post-separation support and...

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a...

How can I get this off my record?

Convictions are much more difficult to expunge than dismissed charges. Most convictions require a 15 year waiting period before the individual is...

What are the parameters and requirements of self-defense?

In most jurisdictions a person is permitted counter force with the same proportional force in order to defend themselves or another. That means if...

Can anything he sends to my son's father be used against me in court? And what exactly can I do in this situation?

In a custody hearing the judge should only consider evidence that relates to the best interest of the child(ren). The fact you sent this picture...

What can I do to not get points on my license and or not pay as large of a fine for the ticket?

Hiring an attorney means you probably do not need to go to court, which could be a valuable proposition if missing work would be more costly or...