My husband took my daughter to his grandparents n was supposed to bring her back the next day this was a year ago what can I do?

I changed the practice area from "Domestic Violence" to "Child Custody" so it will be seen by the correct type of attorney. The question is...

How do I go about recanting my statement against my partner falsely accusing him of assault?

This question is marked Houston, Texas but the text says the false report was made to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Your partner needs to...

When most people think of a burglar, they image a person who trespasses in a building and commits theft. However, the legal definition of Burglary...

Do I need a protective order or a restraining order?

A restraining order might be useful if you are involved in a civil lawsuit and your cousin is also a party to that lawsuit. However, the order...

Am I violating my protective order if I have a small claims court mediation with the individual who filed the protective order?

The standard "no contact" language used in family violence protective orders issued here (in Travis County, Texas) allows for contact regarding a...

Am I allowed to hit my parent back if they are physically harming me?

Force may be used in self defense against another person's UNLAWFUL force. However, the parent's* use of force, but not deadly force, against a...

Can I drop rape charges?

You should tell the prosecutor exactly how you feel. Texas law requires the prosecutor to "consider" your opinion, but the ultimate decision is...

My wife's attorney filed for divorce on February 4th 2019 and has yet to pay to have me served. What can they gain from this?

Your current attorney has way more information than anyone online and is in the best position to offer informed advice about this matter. Have a...

How can I get the pr bond revoked on my so ? He is on a drug binge e and is a little rational sometimes bu ?

Addiction is a disease. The criminal justice system is a poor excuse for therapy and can actually make things much worse. Please consider...

Am I able to find out how much my boyfriends warrant is, can I do that since we live in another state than where it's served?

Contact the clerk of the court where the case is assigned and ask if you can pay them to email, fax, or snail-mail a copy of the key documents in...