Generally speaking, the advantage of an OFP is that any violation can be prosecuted as a criminal offense. Any subsequent violation would also be...

VAWA contains several provisions. If you are asking about filing an order for protection, it is doubtful that a judge would grant one unless you...

Technical name errors in a warrant will not invalidate the warrant as long as the identity of the person who is the subject of the warrant is...

It isn't clear from your question whether your husband's DANCO is in place with you as the alleged victim or someone else, so please forgive me if...

Can you own a gun again after a domestic assault?

You absolutely would be prohibited from owning a gun.

You can request that the DANCO be removed, but likely it will not happen until the criminal case is resolved. Both prior attorneys are right. ...

There is no statute governing this issue. BUT...if there is a divorce decree or custody agreement signed by the court, there may be an item in...

Can I leave parents house without permission once I'm 18?

Your mom seems afraid that if you move out, your dad won't be willing to pay child support anymore. But the Divorce Decree, if it does not contain...

Pregnant with another mans kid and my ex and i are trying to get divorced in MN?

Under Minnesota law, a husband is presumed to be the legal father of any child born during the marriage or within 280 days following your divorce....

Where do I file my small claims lawsuit?

You can file in Hennepin County, but make sure he is properly served in SD. In the alternative, have you considered bringing a contempt action in...