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I considering adoption (pregnant), but my mentally unstable, abusive ex is leveraging his rights to control me. What do I do?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Reach out to some reputable adoption agencies. If you don’t know any, you’re going to have to do some research. But I think they’ll be able to help...
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How. Much does a noncontesed divorce cost?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
The court’s filing fee is around $300. The cost to serve him will be around $100 if he can be found. If he cannot be found, and you don’t know...
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What if I don't have a lawyer for my family law case on thursday?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Then you will represent yourself. It’s a good idea to get a counter petition on file if you want some things like temporary spousal support.
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How long does a person have to appeal a decision from the time of a verdict? Does it matter the severity of the felony?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Thirty days from the date of the judgment. But there are other options for criminal cases too. If he had court appointed counsel he can get court...
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How can I get temporary guard ship for my 14 year granddaughter her mother is in jail for possession of drugs?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
You can let the 14-year-old continue to live with you, and if the father doesn’t try to take the child there’s no problem. Or you can hire an...
Can my wife really get away with this?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
That’s up to you isn’t it? Get an attorney and handle it properly. Don’t sign anything under duress because you will be stuck with it in all...
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If two parents are no longer together and cps clears it, how soon can custody be given to the other parent?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
It’s possible but mom will need to get heavily involved. She should contact CPS ahead of time submit to a drug test try to get them to pull her...
In Texas can I have a friend sit up front with me, and take notes/ speak to me/ explain things to me if I am pro-se.?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Probably not, although it’s an interesting question, because attorneys get to have a paralegal sit with and assist them. Nothing can stop her from...
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Why would a lawyer whose client has told him can not handle stress call randomly early am telling her they need her statement ?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
Personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis. That means that the attorneys get paid if at all from a recovery. If there’s no...
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I'm the biological mom and been told by judge no issues with me but he refuses to order non-relatives to return my kids. Legal?
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Answered on December 17, 2018
No one can give you any legal analysis of your case based upon that paragraph. We don’t know if your parental rights have been terminated. We...
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