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Can I put her in school myself since he is trying to change schools from what we agreed in court? If changed, days won't be even

James's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

Here are some questions that will allow a cogent answer to your question: What court rendered the order? How long ago was it entered? Is the...

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Could I be fired from a job if my offense receive a No True Bill?

James's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

Let me answer this in two parts: an employer in Alabama can fire you for any reason or no reason at all provided that you are not fired in...

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If I attend a school field trip with my child and it takes up some of my exes visitation time , do I have to give the time back

James's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

This is a good question. Most judges will say school requirements come first. The question would then be, what is a requirement, and an optional...

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If my auto is repossessed, can a garnishment by the credit union be placed on my social security direct deposit.

James's answer | Answered on August 14, 2015

Have they picked up the car? THe other commenters are quite correct. Nothing gets garnished unless you are sued, and have judgment taken against...

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What would happen if a bio father of a two week old file for full custody while child is technically in dhr custody?

James's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

First -- the biological father and the mother cannot have been married when the child was born. That would change everything. Has the Court ever...

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Can i move out if im 16 and pregnant?

James's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

If you are a child (and under the law you are) who is subject to abuse or neglect, you can be taken care of by the state. Otherwise they still have...

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Can employer take back a raise without telling the employee?

James's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

Alabama is a hire and fire at will state. Your employer can change your pay anytime he wants to. THe only question would be, if your employer can...

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My mom is in jail and has a court date tomorrow but the court says they can't assign an attorney until it has a case number?

James's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

I assume your mom has been the Court. Usually, when the person goes to court the first time, he or she will swear out an affidavit of hardship....

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My exwife and I share full joint custody and she has moved her poly-amorous boyfriend AND his wife into her home. What can I do?

James's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

When people ask "what can I do?" The answer is almost always the same. Get before a judge!! You need a lawyer who practices in your county's courts...

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Can an Alabama judge issue a permanent protection from abuse order lasting indefinitely?

James's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You should petition the court to adjudicate the PFA. Don't confuse a temporary order with a final PFA. The final order can't last indefinitely....

James Parrish Coleman's Answers (216)

Can I put her in school myself since he is trying to change schools from what we agreed in court? If changed, days won't be even

Could I be fired from a job if my offense receive a No True Bill?

If I attend a school field trip with my child and it takes up some of my exes visitation time , do I have to give the time back

If my auto is repossessed, can a garnishment by the credit union be placed on my social security direct deposit.

What would happen if a bio father of a two week old file for full custody while child is technically in dhr custody?

Can i move out if im 16 and pregnant?

Can employer take back a raise without telling the employee?

My mom is in jail and has a court date tomorrow but the court says they can't assign an attorney until it has a case number?

My exwife and I share full joint custody and she has moved her poly-amorous boyfriend AND his wife into her home. What can I do?

Can an Alabama judge issue a permanent protection from abuse order lasting indefinitely?