Sister has 2 petit thefts that shes still going to court for, just got caught shoplifting again. they're her only charges

Here's the problem: the criminal justice system encourages defendants to change and choose a law-abiding life over punishment, but a court has very...

Can I plead the fifth if it is not against me?

The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution protects your right to silence when answering would amount to an admission of a crime on our part. It...

Am I the one who gets to claim my daughter as a dependent?

The right to claim the child's income tax benefits is a matter of child support, and is typically addressed in the child support order. Under the...

Are educational costs factored into child support payments?

Without seeing the child support calculations, it is impossible to know what has been "factored in." Your ex may believe that you have a "moral...

Can a the sole custody parent give up their rights through abandonment laws?

This is clearly not a DIY project. First of all, there is no "6 month residentcy (your spelling) Idaho law." And the concept of abandonment...

How can I get a quit claim signed if my ex-spouse can not be located?

No, you do not NEED an attorney. You will be allowed to mismanage this all on your own. You WANT an attorney. This situation is manageable...

Without more context, how could anyone possible know your "rights?" People appear in a court room as criminal defendants, civil petitioners or...

I am trying to hide from my abusive ex who wants to kill me over money issues. I talked with a federal agent

This is a public forum for questions about the law and legal procedure. Maybe a private investigator can coach you on how to disappear.

Can you go to military school pregnant?

No, your girldfriend does not get to choose where or if she will go to school. While she is a minor, her parents make those decisions. The is...

The laws requiring school attendance are irrelevant to your case. What does matter is that you are still a minor, and your parents are authorized,...