DV case dropped before arraignment & lawyer kept working on it after the fact. Isn't that unnecessary work on the lawyers part?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
In addition to what the other attorneys said, please read the retainer agreement. If it says that the fees are nonrefundable, then most likely you...
If I put money I earned before marriage into remodeling our marital home, can I get that back in the divorce settlement?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
If you can trace the money, I believe you can recoup it. You should consult with an attorney in your area. Most attorneys offer a free consultation.
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Having a open container ticket Sept 2012 question.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
You can also look your case up on occourts.org in the online case access section for criminal law.
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Is your attorney required to inform you that you have the right to file an appeal in your child custody case with CPS?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Yes, whether private or public, attorneys can refuse to take the case to appeal. You may not want them to, either. They might not have the...
Legal to take screenshots on video calls for custody dispute?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
If the court ordered video calls, then it's not illegal for the video to be on during the call. You should comply with the order so that you don't...
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I work in AZ, commute to CA weekly. My husband & kids live in CA. We still pay AZ taxes. Kids in CA schools. File in AZ or CA?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Just because he might be perceived as the primary caregiver doesn't mean he can pull them out of school. He still has to consult with you over...
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How do you find a family lawyer who is well liked by the court. My experience that is more important then one who is good
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Answered on October 20, 2013
My experience is that you want an attorney who is not "liked" so much as respected. And experience is about equal. You want someone who knows...
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Is it possible for a Petitioner to obtain a dismissal of a RFO once the Respondent had filed a response through the Court and a
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Answered on October 20, 2013
Yes, that is possible, but it could possibly be used against you adversely. You should discuss the particular facts of your case with an attorney.
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Is our property half mine if he bought it with separate funds due to a sale of property even though both names on title? 12yrs
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Answered on October 20, 2013
I could be wrong, but if he used separate property funds and purchased the property outright and no payments were made on it during marriage from...
Domestic violence - After a fight my wife hit me in my groin with her knee - then got out of home. Should I report to police?
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Answered on October 20, 2013
Sort of damned if you do, damned if you don't. Because of the ability of the police to help people incriminate themselves all the time, I would...
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