Can I sue someone for filing a false temporary restraining order against me and failing to appear in court?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
You might be able to pursue a claim for malicious prosecution if you believe you can convince the court that the other party abused the legal...
Is a judge the one who will determine the sentence imposed by a sex offender or does the victim determine the outcome?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
Sentencing is up to the judge - subject to the minimum and maximum sentence set by statute. Victims do not determine the sentence.
I HAD a child support case in Colorado (Jefferson county) ?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
What you can do depends on how much time has passed. Whether or not Child Support has an open case does not determine whether you have a judgment...
How does one start with sexual assault when I was 8 and blocked it for years . ?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
You can report the crime to the police and see if they are willing to prosecute. With respect to a civil lawsuit, I do not believe that is likely...
Can i be adopted without parental consent?
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Answered on February 26, 2025
You can be adopted as an adult by anyone you choose (who agrees to participate), but while you're a minor any adoption would require a court to...
Can I sue my roommates for poisoning my dog?
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Answered on February 26, 2025
The truth is that you are not going to get anywhere with a lawsuit. You would have to be able to show how your dog was poisoned and connect it to...
Can I sue my kids, father for half of everything I've had to pay for in small claims?
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Answered on February 26, 2025
No. Unless you can show that the father actually agreed to pay certain expenses, your sole remedy is to pursue child support.
Is it possible to go to court for a statutory rape claim against an old coworker?
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Answered on February 26, 2025
You could report what happened to the police and they could investigate. However, unless the coworker was in a position of trust - such as a...
Want to copy right a clothing brand name ?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
For a brand, you want a trademark, not copyright. You will register the mark with the USPTO. It would be a good idea to hire an attorney to assist...
Is a vocational expert necessary to impute income in divorce?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
Unless there is some valid reason that the spouse cannot do the work that they previously did, it is reasonable for the court to use their prior...
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