Can I adopt my step child?

Adoption either requires the consent of the bio mother, or a judicial determination no consent is needed or a judicial termination of her parental...

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Small Claims: Can statements of perjury made by a defendant at the initial trial, be used in a Trial de Novo when they appeal?

I agree with Mr Fox. A trial de novo is a new trial in front of a new court. it is not an appeal. And, please take to heart what has been written...

My bf attorney filed his appeal back in october of 2014 the briefs are turned in...

The period of time you describe is not excessive at all, especially if October was the start of the appeal and not when the brief was finally...

How does a person go about filing an appeal on a domestic violence assault case.

The first priority is to determine the next step. If I read your post correctly, your friend entered a plea rather than went to trial. If this is...

My ex is threaten to ruin my life

First, deal with these feelings. Call a local hotline, (918) 836-HELP. Please, take care of yourself. They will listen, without...

If an ex-gf grabs my phone and begins reading all my private text messages, emails, photos etc. I just have to sit there

You wrote this as though you are concerned this might happen rather than clearly stated it did happen. If you are concerned about a future...

Do you think I could fight a speeding ticket by showing proof my speedometer was broken at the time of the ticket?

If you show up and say hey my speedometer was or must have been broken, the prosecution and judge will likely nod knowingly, smirk and then after...

Take them to small claims court is one option.

FWIW, your counsel will also likely bill for the time spent preparing for that long hearing as well. Still not unreasonable. The hourly rate...

What happens if blood samples were destoyed the day before charges were filed.

Were tests conducted? By reputable testing location and staff? These questions become more important when the ability to conduct the independent...