I was picked up for driving while barred and also charged with driving while suspended how can i be charged with driving while .

Different actions and convictions affect your license in different ways. It’s possible your license is both suspended AND barred, and the...

Is it possible to get a restraining order on someone for harassment even if they didn't come on your property?

“Harassment” is not a criminal charge in South Dakota, but you can contact local law enforcement to make a report, and they can investigate and...

What type of punishment will I receive as a woman for a first ever conviction, if my conviction is simple assault?

Simple assault is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a MAXIMUM of one year in the county jail and/or a $2,000 fine. Again, that is the maximum,...

I received a public urination in Deadwood SD, I live in Northeast MO, could I be extradited for the charge back home?

South Dakota typically doesn’t extradite from out of state on misdemeanor offenses. If you were issued a citation, the amount on the ticket (fines...

The decree would make him legally responsible, but that doesn’t mean debt collectors won’t still try to collect from you. Be sure to save a copy...

What are my options..she filed protection option against me next day after I caught her cheating in our house

You need to get an attorney as soon as possible to represent you and defend you against this protection order. Use the "Find a lawyer" option at...

What do I do when my child's father's house is unsafe and we have a court order for visitation but I do not feel comfortable?

Talk to a family law attorney near about moving for a modification of the existing order. If you are not in violation of the order, then you will...

Is it possible to not have a visitation agreement at all in a divorce stipulation? And parties just agree between themselves?

Is is possible? In theory, yes. However, a judge may not accept such an open agreement. One of the reasons behind a custody order is to give...

How do I lift a no contact order?

A no contact order is usually put in place as a condition of bond or sentence. Based upon the length of time that has elapsed, it may have already...

What can be done if a child is being kept away from her non wed mother. The father has not biologically established paternity.

She needs to petition for custody, and should contact a family law attorney right away.