I hit my girlfriend. both went to jail, no history on me, she has done time. how do i get things dropped on her ?

Domestic Violence cases are handled with such frequency that a lawyer in your area that routinely handles such cases will likely know generally how...

Can I take my daughter from her mom

Don't do it. A parent can be guilty of kidnapping their own child from the custody of the other parent. If you want custody then you need to go...

Do I need to just file for child custody or should I get a restraining order? Or both? How can I put a stop to this madness?

Go to the clerk's office at your local courthouse and ask to file a PFA, that is a Protection From Abuse petition. If the Judge grants it then you...

Standard family law interrogatories were followed by a motion to strike, how can I get them to answer?

You may need to explain why you think certain questions are relevant because technically one shouldn't really concern the other. If she refuses to...

Can a judge use his religious morals in his court room

Did the Judge actually say this on the record? Did you have a lawyer present? If you didn't and this was said on the record you need to hire a...

Since my daughter is dead In order for my grandsons step mother to adopt them do I have to sign maternal consent papers for this

Maternal consent is just that, it is the Mother's consent. You are not the Mother and if you do not have legal custody either, then your consent is...

My former spouse is attempting to use a case law to reduce my alimony. Two key sentences use the words "should" and "may".

It is difficult to just give an opinion on two words. The context in which they are used is obviously important to determine the strength of your...

The court system can't just have cases floating out there, but you have to know your Judges too. Some will allow more time than others for it to...

Can I still charge the guy that got my 14 year old pregnant when he was 17, the child is now 6 years old

There are a world of problems with what you just asked. First of all, it is up to law enforcement and ultimately the DA to charge and prosecute a...

Can i file domestic violence charge after the fact that i told the officer twice i did not have any marks?

You should speak to your local magistrate or district attorney, but no, it is not "too late" to file charges. You also need to hire an attorney to...