Questions answered by Matthew Casey Tyson

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If I ran away from home at 17, would the police file a missing persons report and look for me? What if I left to another state?.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You can always try to emancipate yourself. Sounds like you're dealing with personal problems that would not be easily answered on Avvo.

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How do I get a no contact order lifted ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You will need to talk to the DA. If you're not interested in pursuing charges you need to tell them that you will not cooperate with their...

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If I signed a form admitting to taking a pill that wasn't prescribed to me for probation. Will I be revoked.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Sounds like you shouldn't have signed that admission. You need to hire an attorney.

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I'm 16 and pregnant, boyfriend is 18, two years older than me.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

While you live with your parents, my experience is you have to follow their rules. Your boyfriend is within 3 years of you, so he has not committed...

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He is being charged with assault. Of a family member / impaired. Breathing. They are trying it as a 3rd degree how much time.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

With enhancements he is most likely looking at 2-20 years. You need to hire a good criminal defense attorney immediately.

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I am afraid to visit my children, even through supervised visitation because of lying mom. What can cure this legally?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

As the others mentioned, you need to have this discussion with your attorney. Typically you cannot modify within a year, absent extraordinary...

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Can I submit a contempt of court charge by myself and what can I do to see my kids other than an attorney?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You most likely need an attorney. You can certainly send her attorney a letter, but it's effectiveness will likely be minimal. Your best bet is to...

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How do I start the process of proving my sister-in-law is an unfit parent so that I may adopt my niece?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You have to have standing to bring a suit. As the aunt based on your facts, you do not have standing. You should encourage your brother to file for...

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16 & 14 year old sons want to live with their mother.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Your kids are old enough that a judge will take their opinion into consideration when making a custody decision. You can file for a modification to...

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Son graduated fm a culinary school with big debt. Promised high paying chef opportunities, all he sees are min wage. Sue them?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

My opinion is that you will not be very successful with that. However, you may be able to find a lawyer who would take it. Best of luck to you....

Matthew Casey Tyson's Answers (85)

If I ran away from home at 17, would the police file a missing persons report and look for me? What if I left to another state?.

How do I get a no contact order lifted ?

If I signed a form admitting to taking a pill that wasn't prescribed to me for probation. Will I be revoked.

I'm 16 and pregnant, boyfriend is 18, two years older than me.

He is being charged with assault. Of a family member / impaired. Breathing. They are trying it as a 3rd degree how much time.

I am afraid to visit my children, even through supervised visitation because of lying mom. What can cure this legally?

Can I submit a contempt of court charge by myself and what can I do to see my kids other than an attorney?

How do I start the process of proving my sister-in-law is an unfit parent so that I may adopt my niece?

16 & 14 year old sons want to live with their mother.

Son graduated fm a culinary school with big debt. Promised high paying chef opportunities, all he sees are min wage. Sue them?