The petitioner is the one asking for the protection order. The respondent is the person who must respond to the allegations the petitioner brings.

I have a medical disease that requires me to take nicotine in order to stimulate my colon. Can a company refuse to hire me?

You will want to report this question under employment law to get a better answer.

Got ticket for urinating in public

My office has handled many of these. A resolution of a criminal matter is dependent on many different factors. It would be best to contact an...

I have been charged with third degree theft (haven't received citation yet) but am wondering what will happen.

If you were not arrested, you may still have a chance the matter will not be charged criminally. It is likely they will send you a civil demand...

My wife is facing charges of theft 3 assault 3 felony elude possession of meth id theft case prowling and possession oproperty

There is no way to determine how much time she is facing without having the police reports and seeing the prosecutor's offer. It would be in error...

What options does a person have if she agreed to sign up for a car loan and let a friend use it and pay for it with the lender?

If A owns the vehicle and B has no ownership interest in the vehicle, then A has the right to do whatever they want to do with the car. Does B...

My friend went to massage and he's afraid cop spotted him via surveillance camera as well as his car plate.

If a person is involved in criminal conduct, they may be in trouble. If he is not involved in any criminal conduct, he should be fine.

Is there any way to delay an eviction or postpone a court date due to shortage of time to prepare.

You have not provided enough information for someone to properly advise you as to what to do. Contact an attorney in the morning and schedule a...

What do I need to do so that my 16 yr old son can live with me?

Modification of the residential schedule can be a messy process depending on the parties. Being such an emotional process, it is usually better to...

I don't fully understand what happens when I plead no contest for dui.

You need to speak with your attorney about what you are agreeing to. You should not enter a plea until you understand what is expected from you...