If the DA presses charges and I don't can I be called upon as a witness?

Yes, and if you refuse to testify, you can be held in contempt.

Can I tell the DA a different story than police?

Whether or not you wish to proceed, the District Attorney will make the ultimate determination as to whether or not to present charges. If the...

Ex is trying to obtain a restraining order, but she dosnt know where I am currently staying.how would I receive notification?

If she has the resources and the desire, she can track you down and effect service. If she cannot find you for service, she can request that the...

Do I need to include the Fed disclaimer on my invoice even though I am not soliciting anything as I am providing a real service?

What you are contemplating is a solicitation, or an offer, which the recipient of the "invoice" may accept or reject, by payment, or not, of the...

My sister is a victim of domestic violence for past 1 year. How to provide her justice even though she hesitates to speak up ?

If she refuses to be proactive about this matter, obtaining protection, or "justice," is going to be difficult, if not impossible. Filing for...

If your paternity is conclusively established, the Philippines could make a child support order under which you are the obligor. However, unless...

Even if the matter is not criminally prosecuted, you may, and probably should, petition for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. It will not...

California Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Unfortunately, a litany of text messages can constitute "abuse" in the form of harassment and or stalking. However, sans any recent violence, or...

I pawned a set of rings and when i pay for the loan i got the rings with less weight than originally. What can i do?

Assuming that you can prove the assertion, you would have a valid claim against the offending party, both under the agreement, as well as for the...

My abusive wife wants a devorce and the child we have

Just because she unilaterally states that she is taking your son does not mean that this will ultimately be the case. However, if you acquiesce to...