My son has a restraining order pending against him and he is afraid to appear in court without a lawyer.

The short answer is "why are you posting that your son smoked pot?" In general, not appearing at a harassment restraining order hearing would be...

Am I legally entitled to have my discovery questions answered before mediation?

The answer to this question is "maybe." If the due date for discovery occurs prior to mediation, the other party must file a reply. Keep in...

What rights do I have as an unmarried soon to be mother?

The short answer to your question is "depends." If you inquiry concerns whether or not the father can demand time with the child, yes, he can. ...

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How to stop corruption?

The short answer is "activiate the Bat Signal, or, march on city hall with pitchforks and torches." Absent more facts, this question is...

I'm interested in hiring a lawyer who is great with child custody relocation case.

The short answer to your questions is "huh?" Law is fact sensitive and changes from jurisdiction to jurisdiction--and in no area of law is this...

Do I have the right to bear arms?

The short answer is "likely, yes." First, if any right has been revoked as consequence of your criminal charge, you will need to petition for...

The short answer is "depends." Generally, standing in a public place or being viewable from a public place creates an implicit acceptance that...

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A contract was signed stating that the sellers would keep minerial rights. Purcheser now wants them.

The short answer is "depends on the circumstances." I know, lawyerly response, right? The first scenario concerns the contract: if a written...

Based on the added background information, when does child support actually end, at age 18 or high school graduation?

The short answer is "depends." The "term of obligation" paragraph includes several termination points for your obligation to pay child...

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Is it possible to put in a late appeal against an Alford plea for disorderly conduct?

The short answer is "no." In all but the most extraordinary circumstance, the Court of Appeals will reject any petition for relief filed after...