Does a decision made in the U.S. Appeals Court of The First Circuit apply to all 50 States?

Mr. Sachs is correct that the decision is binding on all federal courts in the First Circuit. Federal courts in other circuits may find it...

If a person is in custody can another person file Notice of Appeal for him?

He has to sign the notice of appeal, or his attorney must sign on his behalf. The type of case determines what appeal bond is required. In a...

Statue of limitations. How many years in a child custody/relocation can acquisitions and evidence be presented

As Mr. Littman indicated, your question is not clear. Changes in financial assets are relevant to child support until the child is emancipated. ...

Common Law Marriage

She needs to consult with a competent attorney quickly. Not consulting because she is afraid merely sets her up to get a bad result. Even if...

My ex filed an appeal to the divorce hearing. it has been over 6 months since this was filed.

Appeals typically take about 1 year. The status conference is probably on a request to modify some terms of the divorce. However, during the...

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Can a fathers rights be terminated due to no contact for 5 years.?

David Littman is correct. Abandonment is a basis to terminate the biological father's rights. You have to prove the lack of contact and support. ...

I live in CO and have a car that has a out of state plates. the car was given to me in a divorce but my ex says he does not have

The ex should apply for a duplicate title in the state where the car is registered. If you had counsel in the divorce, ask him to follow-up on the...

What can I do after I found out the court document and trial exhibits were missing when I received CD copy from Court Appeal ?

If you are going to handle this by yourself, you will have a number of hurdles. Other counsel have already made suggestions, but another course...

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I have a restraining order issued against me and the accusations against me are all false, will a public defender help me?

This is a civil issue, Public Defenders handle only criminal cases. You may be able to get a Legal Aid lawyer because they charge a sliding scale....

If I accidentally discharged a gun causing slight damage to a neighbor's house, will I need a lawyer?

It's a criminal matter, so you should get counsel ASAP. Don't take chances and learn from your mistake. ALWAYS check every gun when you first...