How do I petition for temporary custody of my daughter? Our divorce is not finalized and her father is not cooperative at all.

You can petition for a temporary custody order while the case is pending as part of the divorce. This involves filing the motion, properly serving...

Can cps help me get my baby back?

The Department of Social Services will not get involved unless there are concerns the child is being abused, neglected, or is otherwise a child in...

Can someone claim they work for social service and call cops saying child abuse? When it turns out they don't work dss?

You should contact the law enforcement agency that responded (non-emergency line) and ask if they are investigating this woman for making a false...

If I have the same amount of time with my children that his mother I have to pay full pension?

What is your definition of "a full child support"? If there's been a change in employment since child support was last ordered, you should file...

Need a payment or pro Bono lawyer for a marijuana charge of possession by ingestion? The doctor them selves perscribed it to me.

Per Avvo community guidelines, attorneys are not supposed to solicit clients in the forums. Use the "Find a lawyer" option at the top of your...

Yes, South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 32-6B-27 requires that the dealer plate on your rear window be in the lower-left corner, so it's a legitimate...

Confused on how to move forward on my situation. Should I sign power of attorney over like Department of Social Services wants.

If you are not in agreement with what DSS is proposing, then you ought to get an attorney to help you fight it. Use the "Find a lawyer" option at...

Sold my car in June found out it’s still in my name?

Talk to an attorney near you right away. The law I believe requires that you report the sale to the Department of Revenue within a specified...

How do I enforce a divorce decree?

Typically the proper course of action when one party is not abiding by a court order such as a divorce decree is to file a motion for contempt. ...

The statute at issue, South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 22-42-15 applies if either you have been convicted of a felony crime of violence as defined...