If you don't show up to contest the order, the judge might enter a default judgement against you and grant her the restraining order.

Who has jurisdiction over a fruad case qhen tge perpetrator is in a different state than the victim?

It could likely be prosecuted in either state, or both, as they are separate sovereigns, and there wouldn't violate the rule against double...

Can a power of attorney protect you from someone who tries to have you declared incompetent?

What does he mean by "financially incompetent?" While a conservator often manages the financial matters of a minor person or someone who is in...

How do I go about evicting my 73 year old mother-in -law.

This isn't a domestic violence question - I'm going to reclassify it for you.

Was terminated while on family medical leave?

This isn't a domestic violence question - I'm going to reclassify it for you. You might also consider re-posting it as a question from the Chicago...

Should I pay the civil demand for Target?

Different attorneys give different answers. I think most attorneys on Avvo say to ignore it, because the chances of a company going through the...

A mistrial doesn't entitle someone to immediate release of custody. Bond continues and the trial gets rescheduled as soon as practical. Bond is...

Need info on quit claim deed

Typically only the judge can determine the appropriate sanctions when a person is in contempt of a civil order like this. You may well be entitled...

Can my husband Terminate his parental rights?

I agree with Mr. Tewes. It's really more of disestablishing paternity than terminating parental rights (even if parental rights are terminated,...

Imputed child support income?

Yes, South Dakota will assume that you make at least minimum wage when setting child support. Child support is for the benefit of the child, and...