I am the petitioner and I don’t want child support anymore can will the case be dismissed if I don’t show up to the hearing?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
Keep in mind that the child support DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU, but to your child(ren). Regardless of your preferences, the judge is not going to let...
Is the prosecutor office editing a video to cut out key parts evidence tampering?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
I agree with Messrs. Rafter and Casera. But I'm also curious about how the video of your book-in would be relevant to whether you committed the...
What are the steps for being sued by a credit card company?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
When you show up for your court date, there's about a 99 percent likelihood that the credit card company's lawyer will be there and you'll have a...
Can someone who was.in the house at the time a person overdosed and died be charged with a crime?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
In order for the State to convict a person of a crime, the prosecutor must prove, BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT ("BARD") that the person committed...
What happens if I can’t afford to hire a divorce lawyer?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
I'm not going to lie to you. Representing yourself in a divorce when your spouse has an attorney means there is a much higher probability that the...
Can I sue an auto shop for inconveniencing me for 4+ months?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
"Inconvenience" is not the basis for a lawsuit.
Although it might seem these days that anybody can sue anyone for anything, that's not really...
Do they have the rights to evict us? Also, how could we deny the 3500 fee? Is it reasonable for them to charge us that much?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
First of all, if the owner tries to evict you, it would be a violation of the Fair Housing Act, and you can sue the owner's socks off.
But...
What I need to do since I have someone confess to me that they stole $2800?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
You can sue the thief in Small Claims Court -- in St. Louis. As Mr. Rafter notes, you will have to PROVE he/she stole the money, which, unless...
How do I get possession of a car I paid for when my ex fiance has his name on as co-owner and he took sole possession of car?
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Answered on August 23, 2023
These days, it's not smart for an attorney to automatically assume that when you say "my ex" that you mean an ex-HUSBAND. If you are talking about...
How do I press charges on a juvenile or get a no contact order for harassment and vote and battery?
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Answered on August 23, 2023
If your child is being physically assaulted, CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY.
But keep in mind that neither you nor a private attorney can "press...