First it is the prosecutor who decides whether or not to charge, and the alleged victim does not have final say. It makes sense you feel...

Can I write a letter to the judge before sentencing?

No, you ought not write a letter to the judge but know that criminal defendants commonly wonder about doing so. As a parent to a child with...

I'm being charged with 5th degree drug possession because the police claim to have found .4 gr of meth on my night stand. There

First, you ought not post such details on a public website. I urge you to select an experienced attorney and she can assist you. It is terrific...

At what age does a child's preference affect a custody battle

There just is no exact age. IMHO, if your attorney named the number 'as', likely it was a mistake due to the attorney having been in front of a...

Engaged in Hawaii. He is a resident of MN. I am a resident of GA. He broke off the engagement. Do I have to give the ring back?

Good question actually. In MN, due to the many litigations of this issue, such law is quite detailed and straightforward actually. At times more...

A starting point is a review of the existing court order. In my experience, in cases in which the mom and dad do no co parent well at all, court...

What course of action should I take when my ex refuses to pay our daughter's expenses incurred on his parenting days?

A starting point is a review of the existing court order. Personally I've not faced the exact issue but it would seem day ought to be paying for...

8 year old child does not have own bed at custodial parent's house

There are no concrete 'laws'. Child social services may be contacted and a report made. Since you're talking about 'recording the matter for...

Dad wants to fight for 50/50 time with our daughter.

With a situation such as this, I urge you closely to work with your own attorney. Safety concerns are, of course, valid. The paramount concern is...

Can i stop my young son's father from coming to see his son when he verbally abuse my oldest child?

I suggest you confer privately and confidentially with an experienced attorney at this time so she can assist and advise you in light of the full...