When waiving fees, do I claim my wife as a dependent?

Yes, list your wife as a dependant. Just make sure to disclose all sources of income that are supporting your family regardless of who is receiving...

Can I keep my son, and start custody here in Utah once I get him for the summer?

Utah might not have jurisdiction over your custody case. To have jurisdiction, Utah must be your child's home state, or must have been your child's...

Is it legal for the police to stop you & check to see if you have any warrants, for no reason?

A police officer can ask you to stop, but you don't have to comply. He can only stop and question you if he has a reasonable suspicion or probable...

Arrested with questions

If I were you, I wouldn't rattle the cage. If you end up getting charged by the DA with a crime, you'll know soon enough when you receive a summons...

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Can I still file for a appeal in Texas even if it's almost two years later ?

The time to appeal has long passed. Also, because your husband did not appeal, he might not be able to succeed on a petition for a writ of habeas...

Police are free to approach you if you are outside your apartment, but without some evidence that you are engaging in criminal behavior, they...

I am owed $8200.00 in back alimony. Can I legally go after it? He has a good job but is currently on disability.

Yes, you can go after him by following the procedure outlined by my colleagues. However, the commissioner or judge may or may not order him to pay...

If the order says "any parent time that the petitioner has shall be supervised" Does that include phone calls?

It appears that even telephone contact must be supervised, but you might need to clarify that issue with the commissioner or judge presiding over...

I was visiting my son today and my ex told me visits are done till a judge decides?

If there is no court order, she can't be held in contempt. You need to talk to your attorney about getting temporary orders on child custody. You...

What kind of things outside of discrimination are included in wrongful termination laws?

Under Utah law, all employment is presumed at-will. This means that an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason. There are three...