Questions answered by Cheryl Ann Powell

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Is it possible to sue defendant "D" for malicious prosecution, abuse of process or defamation?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

I agree with the other lawyer. People always think that they can get compensated because someone lies about them. 99.9% of the time, this is not...

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My friend was arrest for a dui and taking to the station their was another person in car the car wad search with out his permiss

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

If he cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to him at court. When he is assigned the lawyer, he can file a motion to reduce bond.

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Why am I receiving a letter asking for information on a non custodial parent?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Figure out where the letter is from. What information r they requesting? We cannot help you without more information.

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I want to sign my son's birth certificate.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

R u 100% positive that the baby is urs? We have a lot of problems with people signing gaps for children that do not belong to them.

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How long do you have to wait for unlawful purchase of Sudafed charge to be expunged in Illinois?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

What class were u convicted of and what was the exact conviction for? Need the legal terminology here. How much probation did u get? Was it...

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When can a child decide to live with another parent??

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

NEVER do the children get to decide. The older they r, the more likely their opinions will be taken into account.

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Me and the wife got into a fight. And I was arrested for domestic battery. My wife don't want to press charges.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Yes, oftentimes the sa will prosecute anyway. Perhaps someone on this list will answer from that jurisdiction. Even if u r not prosecuted, it is...

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Stay at home mom , need divorce. No income because my husband has been/ is the bread maker. What do I do?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

You need a lawyer to seek interim attorney's fees, temporary chil support and temporary maintenance.

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Can I terminate an emergency OP I was granted before the final hearing? Do I need my lawyer? Can I go do this alone?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

Did ur lawyer file the op for u? If so. Ur lawyer needs to file a dismissal for u. Otherwise, u can dismiss it without a lawyer. Domestic...

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Can I live with my dad even though my mom has sole custody?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

If you are being physically abused, it is possible that your dad could start an emergency order of protection case to get the ball rolling if...

Cheryl Ann Powell's Answers (4002)

Is it possible to sue defendant "D" for malicious prosecution, abuse of process or defamation?

My friend was arrest for a dui and taking to the station their was another person in car the car wad search with out his permiss

Why am I receiving a letter asking for information on a non custodial parent?

I want to sign my son's birth certificate.

How long do you have to wait for unlawful purchase of Sudafed charge to be expunged in Illinois?

When can a child decide to live with another parent??

Me and the wife got into a fight. And I was arrested for domestic battery. My wife don't want to press charges.

Stay at home mom , need divorce. No income because my husband has been/ is the bread maker. What do I do?

Can I terminate an emergency OP I was granted before the final hearing? Do I need my lawyer? Can I go do this alone?

Can I live with my dad even though my mom has sole custody?