Do I need to give my ex copies of the texts and emails he sent me, before court, as I am using them as evidence for contempt

Yes you should give him all evidence you intend to use, as should he. If you don't you may not be allowed to present it. I moved this to a more...

Are lawyers retainer fee the same for every situation?

Every lawyer has different fee situations than every other lawyer. Most lawyers do not practice in multiple areas so you would need to check with...

Can my parents prevent me from buying alcohol?

Legally, no they can't stop you from buying beer every day or any day, unless they have some kind of legal guardianship over you. But control...

Protection order is false and I have the proof, lots of it.

One other thing to add to what my colleagues have said is that you really don't have "plenty of time." It takes time for an attorney to pull a...

Second violation on probation for my first dui over a year. Whats the worst of sentence i could be?

You could go to jail for the DUI offense and also be charged with a new offense for violating probation. You should seek the advice of DUI counsel.

Just because something has been referred to CPS does not mean there is a court case, so you're mixing things up a bit. If there is a juvenile...

Can I (and how do I do it) file a motion to argue against a court order for modified child support, if I missed the hearings?

It is possible, but not probable. And without an attorney representing you, your chances are practically zero. Even if you get an attorney to...

I can't speak to criminal convictions in California and you will need to speak to a California attorney to get a correct answer. However, in...

Would a Judge change parenting time for an eleven year old without any change in circumstances?

Courts are pretty open to giving people multiple changes, but frankly it is impossible to answer your question on the information you provided. ...

Can my daughter's attorney charge her for correspondence with her ex in a custody suit since he doesn't have an attorney.

Simply put, yes, your daughter's attorney can and should charge for the time communicating with the other side whether it be with him or his...