How would custody be decided for child born in Iowa to unwed mother from Minnesota?

Custody cannot be determined until the child is born. The action would have to be filed in the State and county where the child resides. If the...

I left my house to make payments on his so he would not loose it. We will be married 5 years in May of 2013 and he has been out

Any equity accrued during the marriage is considered marital and may be divided as part of a property settlement in divorce. It does not matter...

One lady i was said hi to in store, stole some stuffs. The security caught her with me but i didn't have anything on me.

Thank you for the inquiry. You must hire experienced legal counsel. A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a...

Much more would have to be known about the situation. Certainly, your spouse may contest any restraining order and seek an evidentiary hearing. A...

My Mother is living with Registered Sex offender, And has Physical custody of my three siblings, Can my father file for custody?

I am afraid that much more must be known about the situation. If the children are endangered, there may be a basis for a change of custody ...

I got caught shop lifting a $300 ipod what will happen.

As ana dult offense, a theftoffense can be very serious. A conviction would leave an indelible mark on your record and it can impact future...

Would the defense of "Chain of Custody" be a viable defense for me to use in court for a Gross Misdemeanor?

Yes. You may always challenge how evidence was acquired, stored and tested as part of a Chain of custody to challenge whether proper foundation...

How useful can positive character references be in trying to mitigate a charge?

Character references have VERY LITTLE impact on a prosecutor's des cision to offer a plea deal in most instrances. They canbe used if ythere is a...

First, if this is a first offenseit was charged as a fourth degree offense. This is still serious as a misdemeanor and carries with it maximum...

I am afraid it is not a quick process nor is it simple. Whether a parent can relocate out of the state depends on your current circumstances....

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