No sure how much you have to pay. But the best thing to do is notify that person you were attempting to get a restraining order on and let that...

If the order is expired then there is no legal requirement to do that which the order prevents. HOWEVER, you are inviting trouble and possibly an...

If the neighbor appears to be overweight then there should be no liability. If the statement was made multiple times to multiple people or made in...

MalicIous prosecution cases are one of the more difficult cases to prove up and you end up spending time on proving two cases. You essentially have...

Addressing the one question posed in the post, the respondent should get notice of the hearing on restraining order. The respondent should get...

Not sure what the ex fiance did exactly, but if there was a contract between the ex-fiance and parents relating to paying back the $60K, then your...

What can I do if someone lies in court?

Not much. You cannot sue someone for lying in court, for example defamation. Statements made in litigation are privileged, that is to say, no...

Not sure if the facts you described form a basis for a restraining order. Being blamed for someone else's possible criminal acts does not amount to...

What If the alleged victim chooses NOT to show up for the preliminary hearing and instead gives a written statement?

it's always best for the victim to testify at the preliminary hearing, sometimes called a probable cause hearing. However, the evidentiary rules...

How should I go about issuing a controlled separation when husband has warrant for cdv?

Not sure how long you have been together and the circumstances of the second incidence of violence. However, two incidences of violence might...