Questions answered by Mark Bishop Turner

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What should I do?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Sit down with a criminal defense lawyer to discuss the matter. Unfortunately, in today's legal system you are presumed guilty until you can prove...

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How long does a wife have to be married to get alimony in Alabama?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

GENERALLY speaking 10 years is the number judges use to consider alimony. However, each case has its own set of facts and can differ from the 10...

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Will he have to register as a sex offender and do you know if he would be able adopt a child as their own? In Alabama or Florida

Mark's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

It sounds as if these charges are still pending and he has not gone to trial yet. However, even if he is found not guilty it will be an uphill...

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Can I be arrested for refusing to send my children to their absentee father's home, after 7 years of him not being around?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

Attorney Johnson is spot on in his advice to you. Talk you your lawyer tomorrow. Do exactly what the court order states you are to do. If...

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Do I have enough proof, that the other parent is not responsible enough for joint custody, to go back to court?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

i am not exactly sure what you mean by 50/50 but if it is 1 week with him and then 1 week with you then an attorney needs to know how often he...

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What can I do to not lose my license? My court date is February 11, my soonest ticket to fall off is in April.

Mark's answer | Answered on January 15, 2016

Hire a lawyer who may be able to have your case continued to avoid the 2 year window. Also, your attorney may be able to work out something more...

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What rights does the mother have over the 16 year old daughter and unborn child? And what charges if any can the boyfriend be fa

Mark's answer | Answered on January 15, 2016

The man is facing a statutory rape charge. Rape 2nd degree which is a Class B Felony. He has zero chance if case goes before a jury and would be...

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Can someone with pending felony charges and warrants for failure to comply with pretrial release program take a vacay overseas?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

I am assuming you are out on bond even though there are warrants for failure to comply. Before you go anywhere out of state or out of the...

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Will I have to pay these fees? I have not exhibited any unwillingness to set up an agreement.

Mark's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

Sounds as if you went to DHR for this matter. DHR is NOT your friend. You should seek legal representation to have this matter handled in a...

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What will or can happen in court ?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

If one is arrested then there must be someone pressing charges. If you are meaning that the one pressing charges will not be present for court then...

Mark Bishop Turner's Answers (167)

What should I do?

How long does a wife have to be married to get alimony in Alabama?

Will he have to register as a sex offender and do you know if he would be able adopt a child as their own? In Alabama or Florida

Can I be arrested for refusing to send my children to their absentee father's home, after 7 years of him not being around?

Do I have enough proof, that the other parent is not responsible enough for joint custody, to go back to court?

What can I do to not lose my license? My court date is February 11, my soonest ticket to fall off is in April.

What rights does the mother have over the 16 year old daughter and unborn child? And what charges if any can the boyfriend be fa

Can someone with pending felony charges and warrants for failure to comply with pretrial release program take a vacay overseas?

Will I have to pay these fees? I have not exhibited any unwillingness to set up an agreement.

What will or can happen in court ?