Dear Poster, You should request an extension of the DVRO. Do this BEFORE it expires. I do not know what the current terms of your DVRO are. ...

Sounds like there is a "continuing pattern of abuse." Has any of this been documented? Can anyone else confirm that this has been happening? It...

This probably is a small claims matter. I always advise people to think before suing neighbors. You will see this person everyday. Suing them...

I assume you are NOT being criminally charged and there is no criminal case pending. If there is, request a continuance and have the DVRO hearing...

Call the public defender's office in the county this is occurring in. Ask to speak with the "attorney of the day."

It is unclear what pain and suffering this has caused you. How is the neighbor harming you?

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We need to know why you did not appear. Your options depend on the answer to that question.

Can you sue? Yes. Do you have sufficient proof to win? I am not sure. Communicate with the landlord in writing. Send a letter (or better yet...

If you have an attorney, tell them. If you do not, call the other party and tell the situation. Ask if they will agree to a continuance. Call...

This question gets asked so often I wrote a legal guide. ...