We let a couple into our appt because they were homeless. Now they wont leave. The local police say they cannot make them leave

You did not say how long the "tenants" have been in residence. You must now legally evict these folks. New Jersey may have nuisance laws under the...

Is it a conflict of interest if the respondent's father is the mayor of the city where all custody hearings take place?

A: It's not a "conflict of interest." From a legal standpoint an example of that would be if you and the respondent had the same lawyer -or- your...

Does the husband get back the wedding jewelery gifts after divorce?

A: This sounds like a law of gifts question and not a divorce question. California is a community property state. However, you said that your...

A: This will be challenging and you need to hire a child custody lawyer to assist you. The gentleman is now considered your child's LEGAL FATHER....

Should mother pay supervised visitation for child due to father's domestic violence?

A: Ask for a waiver, if payment proves to be a hardship for you. It seems unfair to make the victim-parent pay for supervised parental visitation,...

A: You did not indicate whether you have joint legal custody. Sometimes, parents, do and if this is the case in your situation, you're supposed to...

Closed cps case

It sounds as if a judge might've signed a removal order, removing the newborn (Congratulations on the new baby!) from your care, custody and...

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I am doing my property settlement for my divorce without an attorney and I need help.

Do not just roll over on your rights to marital property. You need legal help now. Check out California's Self-Help Center at:...

1. Whilst at work Terry parks his car in a car park operated by Star Ltd. On the entry to the car park just in front of the paym

A: I say the garagekeeper has no liability except for an auto insurance tort claim concerning a parked car. Check with an auto negligence lawyer...

Can it be called desertion if you leave a residence due to spousal abuse?

A: Under the facts you provided, I would say no, ot would not be considered desertion because the wife who fled is/was a victim. Hold onto all the...