What are my chances? Appeals

It is very easy to file a notice of appeal, but very difficult to properly draft a brief that can overrule a judge's decision. In most cases, the...

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How long after an battery is commited is to long and reduces the chances of a conviction or prosecution at all?

Six (6) days is not too long, but you need to call law enforcement immediately. You also may need to explain why you waited six (6) days to call...

Can the DMV suspend your license without ever being arrested or charged of DUI?

DMV does need to spend you notice that they are suspending you license and the reason why. They can send the letter to your last known address and...

Does a writ of bodiky attachment mean i can be arrested?

I agree with my colleagues, the writ of bodily attachment does mean you will be arrested for contempt of court unless you can purge the contempt...

Can I petition for time sharing in a divorce for step child I raised as my own?

Unless you are the biological father or have legally adopted the child you are not entitled to timesharing with the child unless the mother will...

I have a NY child support order for arrears from 2012. It is taken out of payroll. How can I lower the payment. I live in FL

You will need to file in the state where the order originates, unless the children have moved down to Florida as well. You should consult with a...

Emancipating myself

Difficult to answer your question without knowing what you are trying to accomplish. Emancipation is a proceeding to remove the disability of...

Will not having a deposition before the temporary hearings during a divorce have a negative income on the judge's decision?

I agree with Mr. Patton, depositions are a discovery tool to gather information that is relevant (useful) to help you address issues that are...

I am being sued. Will an attorney take a case without charging me knowing they will collect from the losing side?

This is not the type of case an attorney takes on a contingency fee basis. Also, in Florida to collect attorney's fees from the losing side, you...

Wife wants a divorce after 1 year of marrage. Do I have any claim to our house that she paid cash for after we got married?

Normally inherited property is considered non-marital property, so long as it is not commingle with marital assets. A through analysis of the...