Is it possible that a victim of domestic violence be on a bond hearing at jail to ask the judge to not place a no contact order?

A prior DV and now your wife calls the police. Seems as if the two of you are heading down a rocky road. If the two of you truly care about each...

Is there a case valid for asking for return of 4 months rent since problem arose/deposit/moving expenses?

The landlord took steps with maintenance to try to rectify the situation. Meanwhile, you were on a month to month tenancy and could have moved out...

Can my adult daughter seek a order of protection even though no hitting has occurred?

All of my other colleagues are completely correct. It does not take physical contact. In fact, an assault is merely to fear of a touching. He...

Who can help recover moneys paid and moneys to repair what was destroyed?

Yours is a most difficult situation. Single mom or not, you own a 64 year old car and picked a local shop to fix it up which may have done what it...

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I fell going up 12 steps and torn a muscle in my (R) arm, now have to have surgery Can I sue them for not having help for me?

No I do not believe that you can sue them for not helping you. It should have been easy for you to determine that there was not an elevator before...

How do I get my LEGAL gun back. How many procedures did what felt like a dozen cops barging into my home break? NO WARRANT

My other colleagues are correct. Seek private counsel who can help you sort this out. Meanwhile, there are worse things than having a weapon...

Can the victim/survivor name the child rapist or does she/he face legal trouble w/defamation?

I agree with Attorney Scherr. Even Bill Cosby has filed suits against several of the women who have accused him. Please speak first with a...

What is the statute of limitations for wrongful termination and slander in Florida?

See Section 95.11 of the Florida Statutes to best assist you in determining the proper Statutes of Limitations. Slander has a 2 year filing...

What can I do to stop this? Was the action legal? What are my rights?

At this point, it sounds like the only thing that you can do is file a Petition to Modify your support obligation based upon a substantial change...

What to do - State Attorney won't give my lawyer evidence, can't get testimony from victim

If you have a lawyer, then stay off Avvo and let your lawyer do his or her job. If you are not happy with your lawyer, then find another one. If...