Can the state still go through with the charges if the victim wants to drop the charges?

I agree with Mr. Harrell. Yes, the state could move forward even without her testimony based on what the police officers observed. Further, with...

Can I go back and sue my ex for child support for a disabled child who is unable to support themselves.

I agree with my colleagues. It is not possible to modify child support once the child has turned 18. Hopefully you will be successful in seeking...

My child is born out of wedlock and the father is not legitimized, can I change my son's last name without consent?

No. Even though he has not legimated the child, you have to provide notice and the name change cannot be complete without his consent. The...

Your fiance can petition the court to modify the order. Without knowing the rest of the situation, it is impossible to know whether the court would...

My stepson worked at an asphalt company and work stopped mid november. No seperation notice but denied per company

He has the right to appeal the decision of the department of labor. He will not get an evidentiary hearing at the branch office as with very, very...

How should I go about getting a divorce?

I agree with Ms. Frost. As your husband will soon find, it accomplishes nothing for him to contest the actual granting of a divorce. If you allege...

Transferring deed question

This is listed as a divorce and separation question but your post doesn't discuss divorce. If you are in the process of or considering divorce,...

That depends on whether child care was considered in the child support worksheet. The law now allows for child care to be considered outside of the...

Can a noncustodial parent request a judge to stop child support before the age of 18?

I agree with my colleague. Child support is intended to support the child, not to "get the child through school". If you have a concern that the...

If I sat in front of the door while arguing with a person and she wasn’t trying to leave. Is it false imprisonment?

(a) A person commits the offense of false imprisonment when, in violation of the personal liberty of another, he arrests, confines, or detains such...