Questions answered by Ross Carlton Meltzer

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Social services came and asked me for a drug test. My 14 year old son told his teachers that we have been doing cocaine together

Ross's answer | Answered on December 16, 2013

Consult with a lawyer immediately. Social services will not look favorably upon this matter neither will the courts.

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Can I report my ex husbands lawyer

Ross's answer | Answered on December 16, 2013

Child custody and child support are important issues in a divorce case. You should consider hiring another lawyer to help you.

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I have a CPS case pending and my husband is not to be alone with our son. I want him to move out but he refuses to.

Ross's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

Hire an attorney. They can explain the options available. However, it seems imperative to resolve this quickly as CPS is investigating abuse...

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Is it possible to get more time with my child in the future?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

It is not clear what you mean by you signed a stipulated agreement where you are to see your son supervised. Did you sign a Declaration of...

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Can I stop an out of state prison transfer.

Ross's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Unlikely. Technically speaking, your son is in the custody of the Department of Corrections. As you have already seen, they have the ability to...

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Legal Advice for a Mother with Full Physical Custody wanting to move from CA to Minnesota. What are my chances with the LAW?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Consult with a lawyer off this website. Move away cases are complex.

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My husband and I took in my niece from cps, she was removed due to false allegations of abuse. Do we need a lawyer?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

This question cannot be easily answered on this website. There are many factors which may apply to this situation. It is not clear whether you...

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Representing myself in a Divorce Trial, how is evidence presented to the judge and when? What is the timeline?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

You should hire a lawyer. The Rules of Evidence and Code of Civil Procedure are complex. Lawyers take classes on these topics and a one paragraph...

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Is a notarized document valid in family court custody case?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

This document is not necessarily controlling legally of anything. Let us suppose you "mess up", you still have can still utilize the courts to...

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Prosecuting attorneys "Plea bargaining" Do they usually just toss out stuff they don't plan to pursue anyways?

Ross's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

All cases are different and all DA's are different. I do not think a blanket statement one way or the other is appropriate. You should consult...

Ross Carlton Meltzer's Answers (757)

Social services came and asked me for a drug test. My 14 year old son told his teachers that we have been doing cocaine together

Can I report my ex husbands lawyer

I have a CPS case pending and my husband is not to be alone with our son. I want him to move out but he refuses to.

Is it possible to get more time with my child in the future?

Can I stop an out of state prison transfer.

Legal Advice for a Mother with Full Physical Custody wanting to move from CA to Minnesota. What are my chances with the LAW?

My husband and I took in my niece from cps, she was removed due to false allegations of abuse. Do we need a lawyer?

Representing myself in a Divorce Trial, how is evidence presented to the judge and when? What is the timeline?

Is a notarized document valid in family court custody case?

Prosecuting attorneys "Plea bargaining" Do they usually just toss out stuff they don't plan to pursue anyways?