I was served with a civil protection order from an ex-girlfriend. I go to court Thursday do I need a lawyer?

Yes, you absolutely need an attorney. Civil protection order hearings are not something to be taken lightly and involve more legal complexity than...

You are not legally prevented from joining the Army by a civil restraining order (temporary or permanent). The Army is currently downsizing,...

The short answer is: a misdemeanor criminal conviction will disqualify you because you cannot possess a firearm under existing Federal law. A...

On my restraining order, it says indirect communication letters. What does this mean exactly?

Typically, on a Civil Order of Protection or standard no-contact order, no-contact means contact of any kind (through letters, emails, texts,...

What are my recourses for protection at my apt. where my daughter and grand baby are living with me from a threatening baby dad?

I agree with the first two answers you received. Call the police and tell them you don't want this man on your property or contacting you by phone...

Being charged with a d/v

The short answer is YES. The evidence sounds very weak but the police can issue you a criminal summons and the DA can choose to prosecute it. You...

What is the process if i am charged with a DV?

You should make no statement of any kind or discuss the incident with the police. You should inform the police that you exercising your right to...

I'm not clear on where the order of protection stands. If it is a temporary order and is currently set for hearing to decide the issue of whether...

The Department of Human Services (DHS) may attempt to do that. It largely depends on whether your name is on the hospital's and DHS's radar. I...

Dv and custody

You need to make a compelling case it is not in the child's best interests for the father to have parental decision making responsibility. You...