Can I get in trouble by contacting his family when I have a restraining order on him?

Contacting his new girlfriend isn't a criminal offense but may be used against you in a family court proceeding to show that you are either jealous...

I received a subpoena by mail to testify against my husband in a domestic violence case, do i have to appear/testify?

Usually service requires personal service. I would advise you to contact a lawyer who could advise on 1) whether you have been properly served,...

Can I get a restraining order for someone that lives with me? We are both on the lease.

You are able to seek a civil restraining order from a roommate, but that doesn't force the roommate out of the home. The roommate must either...

I was charged with a felony DUI. It is my second DUI. Is there any way I can have my formal probation dropped to informal?

You already have a lawyer on this case unless you represented yourself. Ask him or her to advocate for you.

These narcotic offenses require that you knowingly took controlled substances. An attorney can help you flesh out whether you would be able to...

How do I protect myself after being falsely accused of domestic violence in the court?

How do you protect yourself if people are lying about you? Hire an experienced and smart attorney who can put out the inconsistencies in any civil...

Is it true that it's a bad idea to call the cops if you're a man, and you're involved in a domestic dispute with a woman.

As a former prosecutor, I have tried and convicted a woman for assaulting her husband even though he was tall and big and she was short and petite....

Why do prosecuting District Attorneys change?

District Attorney's Offices reassign attorneys all of the time. Attorneys retire, move on to other positions, and are promoted to handle more...

My special needs child came home to tell us that his bus driver touched him. Do I have any recourse from the school district?

This is a special education need that the school should accommodate. I would consider speaking to a special education such as Karma Quick at...

Does getting an attorney fee award mean I have to pay taxes on it?

The real question is whether you are deducting your legal fees which may do under very specific circumstances. If the other side must know pay for...