Custody trial

A judge will determine if he will allow the child to testify based on both the age and maturity level of the child. If the other side feels that...

No contact order

If no contact was a condition of your release, which it sounds like it was, then yes, it still applies.

Do i need to say yes to a job application if i was arrested and pled guilty when i was a minor

Most job applications ask about felony convictions. A juvenile charge, even a felony, does not result in a conviction but an adjudication of...

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Is it legal to be fired by text message if you had to call off for a family emergency?

This question is best answered by an Employment attorney.

Can a court/judge grant a prisoner the credit for time spent on house arrest?

Normally I would say no as there are cases that clearly state that probation and community control are only credited against community control. ...

Is there an actual Rule that outlines procedure in which a pro se must get OC approval in order to set a hearing?

There are not seperate rules set out for pro se individuals. A pro se individual needs to follow the same rules as an attorney and is charged with...

My friend was arrested on burglary (unarmed) of occupied structure w/ tools and petty theft; was in VOP also for organized fraud

Burglary to a Structure is a thrid degree felony as is Possession of Burglary Tools. Both carry a maximum penalty of 5 years prison unless your...

How do you modify an exsisting order after three years?

While 8 days out of the month is not considered substantial timesharing right now, it will be come January 1, 2011. To succeed on a Suplemental...

No. Once an individual has adopted a child the law treats that person the same as if they were the natural parent of the child. A person cannot...

Can the custodial parent close child support case then several months later reopen without going to court?

I'm afraid child support is pretty cut and dry in this state and if you are the non-custodial parent, you have a child support obligation. With...