If someone misses their court date, will a restraining order be put into effect still even after the defendant does not show up?

If the other side applied for and was granted a temporary protection order, they would have had to provide it to your friend. It would have had a...

If you have an attorney he/she may contact the other party without a protection order violation as without counsel she is essentially acting as her...

My soon-to-be ex is living with his brother/sister in-law and wants overnights. Is he allowed if he doesn't have his own place??

Having one's own residence is not a prerequisite for parenting time. Most courts will allow parenting time, especially in this transitional time...

Is 4 Months Long Enough For Continuing Circumstances For Maintenance Modification?

Modification of Maintenance is based upon not only whether there is a continuing change in circumstances, but also whether the current maintenance...

She took all asset while I was at work.

What is your question? First, provided there is a pending divorce there is a Automatic Temporary Injunction that prohibits both of you from...

I’m a DV victim can a case be reopen if dismissed with proof of manipulation of the witness?

That would be up to the District Attorney to refile charges. You may be able to talk to them, but if you have made statements that forced them to...

Mr. Zehfuss is correct. Although it may make sense to start the process in advance of the emancipation. It is not likely to just reduce by half as...

Transferring custody orders from state to state

The answer is maybe. If the Mother still resides in Texas than the answer is likely no. The case will likely remain in Texas (you should be able...

How long do I have to be common law married in order to need a divorce?

This is not an uncommon question. First, it does not matter how long you have lived together. Common law marriage is based solely on whether you...

Can a Colorado lawyer shed some light on what possible charges could occur in the Kelsey Berreth case regarding solicitation?

The police and/or the DA will make all of those decisions. It someone was complicit (conspiracy, solicitation, accessory, etc...) in a murder,...