Questions answered by Thomas John Viner

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I was subpoenaed for a deposition against my fiancé. I will go to deposition, however, do I have to answer mai take the 5th

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

The County Attorney represents the State, not the victim. Though the victim may seem like a client of the County Attorney, he or she does not have...

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What are my chances to keep my child if I don't have Job?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

Employment can help or hurt a custody determination. Questions abound as to why one is not working, education, health, childcare. Not working...

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Can my brother in law keep his children with him until he goes to court for a divorce?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

Married parents or parents where there has been a finding of paternity (CSRU or Affidavit of Paternity or Court Order in a custody action) have...

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Someone said to make a death list and that they will kill everyone is it a death threat?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

A threat can be an assault if there is the "apparent ability" to carry out that threat. Long story short, assault in Iowa does not require a...

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What would you need to prove that you lived in a specific residence in a case involving the SOL would witnesses work

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

Are you referring to the Sex Offender Registry (SOR) under the name SOL {Sex Offender List)? If yes, you are required to register a new residence...

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How do i get a legal custody agreement

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

I agree 100% with Erik Fisk. You can and should try to memorialize agreements but they won't count for much unless an action (Petition to...

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What kind of sentence is my boyfriend looking at for probation violation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

There will be a probation revocation hearing when there is not deferred judgment. With Deferred Judgment the State can file an Application for...

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Can I take my son out of state?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

We are missing many essential facts but if I assume that you were never married, no orders, and the child lives with you then YES, you can leave. ...

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Can you get married if your partner has a no contact order given by an abusive parent you no longer live with in another state?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

The question is who the protected party is. If you are the protected party, being a minor in a domestic relationship with the defendant who has...

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Will I go to prison?

Thomas's answer | Answered on November 23, 2014

Consult a criminal defense attorney to get answers to these questions. Look for free initial consultation. Be careful to separate the potentially...

Thomas John Viner's Answers (31)

I was subpoenaed for a deposition against my fiancé. I will go to deposition, however, do I have to answer mai take the 5th

What are my chances to keep my child if I don't have Job?

Can my brother in law keep his children with him until he goes to court for a divorce?

Someone said to make a death list and that they will kill everyone is it a death threat?

What would you need to prove that you lived in a specific residence in a case involving the SOL would witnesses work

How do i get a legal custody agreement

What kind of sentence is my boyfriend looking at for probation violation?

Can I take my son out of state?

Can you get married if your partner has a no contact order given by an abusive parent you no longer live with in another state?

Will I go to prison?