That is called issue preclusion or collateral estoppel. Your going to make a great lawyer

What can I do?

Prepare document this weekend and file the document as early Monday as possible styled as "motion for continuance filed pro se" with the court...

How do I get a copy of courtroom transcripts?

Municipal courts are not courts of record. Therefore, there is no transcript because there is no court reporter.

I need this situation explained.

The suit is against you personally, but the insurance company is contractually obligated to provide a defense and pay claims up to the policy limit

I strongly feel about certain issues regarding a friend, and wonder if appropriate to tell the friend's attorney others thought?

I think you should share your concerns and knowledge with both the conservator and court attorney. This is the only way you will get any sort of...

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I beat a girl up & her parents went to the police department, what all can they do to me?

At a minimum you will be on Juvenile Probation. You may have to do a boot camp

Any settlement involving an injury to a child is required to be approved by a court.

Do we need a lawyer for a temporary restraining order? What are the consequences of this?

You should at least request a hearing at the earliest possible date

Is a deposition necessary and/or is it required?

Seems like you would be wanting to take her deposition, maybe you are. You can go to court without taking depositions

What evidence would I need to pursue custody of my son?

Sounds like the two of you are about on the same level, so all you would need to do would be to file a petition to establish paternity and making...