Is this considered excessive reviewing, excessive use of staff, and padding of the bill?

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Both my children were removed from me in oct of 2011 for a shelter order that was broken with the father of my youngest child

A lot depends on what happened procedurally, so you need an attorney to review your paperwork. If they closed the case out with sole custody of...

My mother lives n eug. or. nice hme. She allows- her jobless 45 year old meth cooking daught. to live in her driveway???

If they are making meth on the property, call the cops and have them arrested. If they are living in the driveway, call code enforcement - they...

If CPS believes there is abuse of only one child in home of multiple kids will they take them all?

They can, but only if they believe there is probable cause to show imminent prospective harm to the children as to whom they find no abuse. They...

When, if ever, will my court date arrive?

When I saw your question, I felt so bad. I was thinking you had been waiting months! A week is really not that bad, and maybe for some reason...

If a motion is filed in federal court and an a appeal is made by the defense, does the trial continue or is the appeal addressed

Most appeals can only be taken after final judgment. However there are some specific things which can be appealed before final judgment. These...

Can I motion for judgment on the pleadings prior to trial?

Judgment on the pleadings is a motion made at the close of the Plaintiff's case at trial. If you don't have the elements for summary judgment and...

Need help on hours worked by an attorney

Question 1 - Yes. Question 2 - depends on what type of arrangement you had with him, oral contract, written contract, or some other legal theory. ...

If I file for Affidavit of violation of restraining order at The Court house, what is next? Will the Judge call for a hearing?

Go file for the violation, and they will schedule a hearing, but you also need to contact the police, because violation of a restraining order...

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Sanctions for contempt

Usually reserving ruling means the judge is not going to rule over the bench (right there in the courtroom) but is going to think about it and...