Unless you have a court order that gives you some sort or rights to the child you really don't have any. Even though CPS is involved, you are...

Do i need to attend the court date in Oakland California for my first convicted DUI?

California law will control who can and cannot appear for you in court. Generally speaking, either you or an attorney are the only people who can...

1st offense DWI and drivers license in the state of TX

As far as your license being "good" with the state of Texas, go to the link at the end of this answer, enter your driver's license number, date of...

Can you be held at the county jail for a year with no indictment?

Assuming that there are no other charges, holds, or detainers on the person in jail, they should be able to get a reasonable bond set after 90 days...

Did my ex husband void the geographical restriction on me when he moved out of said area?

Without looking at the actual divorce decree, I can't answer your question. Most of the time, divorce decrees specifically state if one or both...

Our mother recently passed away without leaving a will. How do we change ownership of her house to my brother and me?

Probably an heirship proceeding will be your best option. In order to fully advise you, I'd need more background about your mother and family. ...

I need a recommendation for a lawyer to modify my joint managing conservatorship agreement.

Look here on Avvo and read the reviews (both by prior clients and colleagues). Try and speak with a few in person who do free initial consults.

Can I file for a court date for a final judgment on a custody case for my friend or does she have to do it herself?

Be careful that you don't accidentally start practicing law without a license. Every citizen has the right to represent themselves in court,...

What actions can she take to get divorced?

The divorce that her husband got in Florida divorced them both. There is no need for her to get divorced again. She needs to get a certified copy...

Does the state of texas do a background check?

It is very unlikely that you will get arrested. It is expensive to extradite people to/from another state. Your home state probably wouldn't...