I live in Utah and am appealing several issues from a divorce proceedings.

You need to ask a Utah lawyer. Generally issues on property division are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Were there any off sets applied that...

Are the following comments considered Judicial participation that would render plea involuntary.

This sounds like the judge making sure that you understood the situation and advising you to discuss it fully with your lawyer. Generally the...

Is it easy to find a lawyer who will do an appeal pro bono without going to a public defender?

In addition to the local bar association, check with the court whether it has a list of pro bono lawyers.

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Would it be a violation to have 13 return verdicts on a capital murder trial?

You are getting good advice. No one can afford to take this case pro bono, unless they have the money of George Soros. Try the Southern Poverty...

How common is for a Plaintiff that is losing a case and a Countersuit to move and disappear between Court trial dates?

There are many possible reasons for a person to disappear. The bottom line is that since he has disappeared you are unlikely to collect any...

If I file an appeal for ineffective counsel, will that counsel be at the appeals process

In addition to the preliminary questions raised in the first answer, you should be aware that there is likely to be a hearing on your claim of...

We couldn't find anything for I had a freind living with me, and he skipped out on what he was supposed to have been paying

Mr. Harkess and Mr. Leroi make good points. PArt of your decision should be to consider how to get current with your HOA and emove the lien. HOA...

If taken to court, will an expunged record be brought up?

Mr. Leroi is correct. Thata's the point of expungement, that to the world it never happened.

Can a 16 year old child choose which parent to live with even though both parents live in diffrent states?

The short answer is "no." As long as you are a minor you can not make the decision. However, many courts consider the wishes of a teenager is...

Considering buying a house that the neighboring property owner currently owns. His house straddles the property line, and more!

This has so many problems associated with it that I recommend against the purchase. If you proceed, you are asking for a lawsuit to settle the...