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Can I file for full custody if my children's father is keeping them way from me and not following our court ordered visitation?
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Answered on January 10, 2018
Post-divorce custody matters are not cheap. You should consult with an attorney if you believe your ex-spouse is improperly withholding parenting...
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Is there anything a lawyer can do for my bad checks to keep me from being charged?
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Answered on January 10, 2018
The best thing you can do is make good on the bad checks immediately or as soon as possible. A showing that you never intended to tender a...
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How can I prevent the changing of a judge during a divorce once a change has been requested by the other party?
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Answered on January 10, 2018
There is nothing you can do to prevent a judge from recusing him or herself from a particular case. The judge is required to adhere to ethical...
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Can I hire a criminal litigator or other type of attorney, if I am unable to hire a medical malpractice attorney?
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Answered on January 10, 2018
You could perhaps consult with a criminal defense attorney to determine whether you have any liability for criminal activity, but unless such...
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If a client and lawyer get in an argument over fees and the lawyer threatens to report client to immigration?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
It would be unethical for a lawyer to reveal confidential information about a client to immigration authorities without the consent of the client. ...
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Bankruptcy crook. Now what?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
You should first check with the bankruptcy court to determine whether a bankruptcy petition was ever filed by your attorney. If so, you can check...
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Get a judgement then just back off and wait?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
In many states, a money judgment is only valid for a statutory length of time, perhaps 10 years. If a party who is granted a court-ordered money...
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What if an attorney ceased representation without grounds?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
A lawyer, just like a client, is under no obligation to continue with an attorney-client relationship and, generally, there is no requirement that...
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Can a lawyer who has represented one side of a previous case now take on a case with the opposing party?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
Whether a conflict of interest is present in your situation involves a two-part analysis. The first test is whether the lawyer who previously...
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Is it normal to be charged by my attorney while he is in court for me and many other people?
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Answered on January 09, 2018
It is not improper to bill a client for time spent in court handling a client's case, although an attorney may also be handling other client...
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