Whats the advantages/disadvantages of having a trial by jury for family law?

There are no jury trials in family law cases.

Florida shop lifting law and rights

Under the civil (non-criminal) theft statute, an aggrieved party is entitled to triple damages or a minimum of $200. Florida Statute 772.11,...

1st time, misd, domestic battery. boyfriend doesnt want to press charges, what will happen?

While it is possible you will be offered Pretrial Diversion, it is not guaranteed. If your boyfriend does not want to prosecute, the state may try...

My spouse and I was dropping off his and his ex-wfie children she call the cop and had a warrent for misdemeanor domestic batter

It might. The state can choose to prosecute a crime even if the alleged victim wants to drop it. It depends on the reasons. If the victim explains...

Can I protect my unborn baby from the biological father? We were not married and the relationship ended. The ex is making demand

Are you married? Will he be on the birth certificate? If not, then legally the biological father does not have any enforceable rights unless he...

I was at city walk in orlando where there are bars and alcohal sold. Im 21 and got charged my first disorderly intoxication ever

Disorderly Intoxication is a second degree misdemeanor and trespass after warning is a first degree misdemeanor. The maximum possible punishment is...

Do I have to go to court to have my record expunged in Miami Dade?

You might. The state attorney may not object to your petition in which case the judge will likely sign the order in chambers. If the petition lacks...

I was arrested in an undercover sting when I went to meet a 34 year old woman who agreed to have sex with me.

These are extremely serious charges. You should not take them lightly. The conversation over the internet is likely in the possession of the...

If my ex hasnt payed support or seen his kids in a long time can my boyfriend adopt my kids without him signing off his right

A court can remove the biological father's rights and responsibilities, but it isn't very easy. If the biological father is not willing to give up...

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Fathers legal rights

If the biological father remains the legal father and has never given away parental rights (or had them removed by a court) then he would take...