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What it's the form call when a victim don't want to press chargers ? In Connecticut?

My wife's sister had me arrest for 1 degree threating 1 degree harassment and break of piece 1 degree bond out 75,000 bond didn't go to court yet besi

Criminal DefenseConnecticut1 attorney answer

Do minor children have legal rights to their dad's ashes?

My niece's and nephew's father was murdered in 2012. At the time, all 6 of his children were minors. Two of them are now adults. Their dad's mother

Estate PlanningCalifornia2 attorney answers

I am looking for a good, professional lawyer who has experience in filing business bankruptcy and has exposure into IRS chicago.

I am trying to file a bankruptcy for my small livery business and also need help in getting rid of money that I owe to IRS chicago. So technically it.

BankruptcyIllinois5 attorney answers

Why aren't we able to appeal? What will best action for us to take?

On 12/31/2018 I received a termination letter from USCIS stating the validity period of our k1 visa petition has expired, also that the USCIS involvem

ImmigrationMinnesota2 attorney answers

Can a father petition for paternity without the child's name, dob, or mothers dob?

My friend started seeing this girl casually. Later he found out she was pregnant. He doesn't know much about her. He only knows her name, age, and I t

Civil RightsMassachusetts2 attorney answers

Can an undocumented living in the US be eligible for R1 Visa?

I lost my asylum case and appeal in 2013. Not sure if I have order of deportation or not I was never served any notice or anything like that after the

ImmigrationMassachusetts1 attorney answer

Can my ex demand a paternity test if i am married and my husband is claiming the child as his own in Pennsylvania?

Me and ex were only together a couple months he wanted a baby i did not so he sabotaged the birth control now wants the baby i was separated from my h

Civil RightsPennsylvania1 attorney answer

How can I sue YAZ and Depo-Medrol for causing me to have pseudotumor cerebri?

I have had pseudo tumor Cerebri for years and I’ve seen the commercial where the birth control can cause it. I was on YAZ and Depo when I was younger.

Civil RightsVirginia2 attorney answers

What are the requirements for carrying health insurance on a child when divorced?

I live in TN. Divorced in 2002. One child, now age 22 and a senior in college. Child support has been paid in full. I still carry my child on my insur

Family LawTennessee2 attorney answers

Pending I-130 caused refusal of B1/B2 visa, next step?

Hi, my father had filled I-130 petition on my behalf two years ago, he along with my mother & two brothers have a green card that they were granted 2.

ImmigrationVirginia1 attorney answer

How does a small C Corp business file for bankruptcy? Close down?

This is a small business that has run three Adult Foster Care homes for 47 years. The corporation papers have not ever been updated and two of the thr

BankruptcyMichigan4 attorney answers

What does a presentence report do in a criminal case?

My husband has a sentence hearing in 3 months what would a presentence report do in a criminal case and if this is his first time offending isn't ther

Criminal DefenseIowa4 attorney answers

How can I sell my mom's home in MA & a 1/4 acre of land in NH that none of us heirs want or can afford? She died 4 years ago.

My mom died 4 years ago. My sibling who cared for her had the house appraised & offered my other siblings & me equal shares of the appraised value to.

Estate PlanningMassachusetts2 attorney answers

Can I have a case if my rental condo was treated for pests and my family is sick afterward?

It asked that we leave the room for two hours. My kids and I did that but my husbands alarm didn’t go off. They sprayed while he was sleeping in the r

Personal InjuryWashington2 attorney answers

How long will it take for an MIP to show up on a background check?

I recently got charged in Colorado with a minor in possession of marijuana. I am 20 years old and have my court date in 2 months. I also just accepted

Criminal DefenseColorado2 attorney answers

Are online wills, living wills, power of attorney such as legal zoom legal in Maryland and Texas?

Trying to do end of life planning for an aunt who splits her time between Md and Tx. She owns no property or car. Her concerns are mostly designating.

Estate PlanningMaryland2 attorney answers

My deceased father's FL Will. Owns property in MA and FL?

My father had a will created in 2015 in FL and at the time was a resident of FL as he owns a condo in Cape Coral FL. The Will states he is a resident.

Estate PlanningMassachusetts4 attorney answers

My son was arrested three years ago on a murder. How can he be held that long with no trial or a speedy trail no bond either?

Murder happened in Jan 2015 at approximately 12:00am. In donalsonville la. My son was in New Orleans at that time. He have an valid alibi with some ev

Criminal DefenseLouisiana2 attorney answers

Best course of action?

Recently found out this month of an active warrant from October 2017 for violating a protective order. Took by surprise is an understatement. I am 100

Criminal DefenseLouisiana1 attorney answer

Will my Debt in the UK stop me from getting a green card?

I have received my 1 year spousal visa after doing my medical and US Embassy interview. I’m very excited to be with my husband.

ImmigrationFlorida1 attorney answer

Do I have to wait for my confirmation hearing in to get my booted and impounded car?

I filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy, due to parking tickets. I have a case number now, will I have to wait till after my confirmation hearing to get my.

BankruptcyIllinois3 attorney answers

What is Nevada State Law on parental alienation?

I am a mother who lost her kids for no reason. Ex lied about everything and proved nothing. His lawyer was WAY better then mine. I get our kids 28 day

Criminal DefenseNevada2 attorney answers

What is the best way to bring my girlfriend to USA ? we are planning to get married within a year & she lives in India currenty.

We have been friends for such a long time. We meet occasionally and now we have decided to take things further and get married within a year. I am a p

ImmigrationNew Jersey4 attorney answers

Do I have to disclose my third-party claim on my spouse's chapter 7 bankruptcy petition?

I was in a car accident in Forsyth County Georgia back in May 2017. I was the only person in my car, there was nobody else in my car. I have the opt

BankruptcyGeorgia3 attorney answers
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