If a victim of a case doesn’t show up for their court date, will they go to jail?
Question asked on March 27th, 2019 Q: Me and my boyfriend now my ex,has a court date.If I the victim doesn't show up in court will he spend time in jail? A: Theoretically, any person subpoenaed to court can be found in contempt and a warrant issued if that person does...
Can I “plea the fifth” or no contest against my husband in court?
Question asked on March 27th, 2019 Q: My husband got arrested for domestic violence the D.A has sent someone to subpoena me if the papers are served can I plead no contest or plead the 5th in court? A: You can "plead the fifth" if you believe your answer may serve to...
Can I ask a judge to grant me alimony from my soon to be ex-husband?
Question asked on March 1st, 2019 Q: My husband and I of 36 years are getting divorced. During our marriage I worked part time to raise the children and my husband worked more than full time hours selling cars. In the end he had paid into SSDI mote Thani had. 2011 we...
Can I deny the other parent’s request for use of vacation days?
Question asked on Jan 28th, 2019 Q: Both I and the other parent have both joint physical and legal custody. In our vacation agreement it states that there would be a minimum of 14 day advanced notice and not extending for more than 7 days. The other parent wants to...
What do I do if my husband is filing for divorce and I have no income?
Question asked on Jan 22nd, 2019 Q: My husband is filing for divorce this week I have been a stay at home mom for 30 years with no income we have a 14 and 17 year old he has not given me money in 2 months to pay the rent, food etc. and said he is leaving and moving...
Is it illegal to collect money from two fathers of the same child?
Question asked on Jan 6th, 2019 Q: Is it illegal to collect money from two father's for the same child? One not reported and One on child support. Got it in black n white that she has been getting money from another man while Child Support Agency collects from the...
How long is the wait for a QDRO to be approved by an attorney?
Question asked on Dec 19th, 2018 Q: My attorney sends QDRO to my Union and gets approved but without letting me or my ex wifes attorney seeing it. When it goes before the Judge the defendants attorney does not approve so Judge does not sign approved QDRO until both...
My wife has not come home in two weeks, what rights do I have?
Question asked on Nov 16th, 2018 Q: Hello. About few month ago my wife has packing up. She will go out dont home for few days dont text Asked her she apologized. And do samething over and over but few days ago I cough her gambling and seeing over guys for money? What...
My son is getting an annulment, how does it affect his personal property?
Question asked on Oct 19th, 2018 Q: His wife is not what he thought and is in a one sided marriage. One is his personal property prior to marriage his and not considered community property? Two How long do you have to get an annulment and not a divorce in the state of...
Do I continue to pay child support or wait for a paternity test to be ordered?
Question asked on Oct 6th, 2018 Q: Unmarried, 1 year old daughter, never went to court, paid support since birth, mom won’t allow me to see her and won’t communicate with me at all. Do I continue to pay support or stop until a paternity test is ordered? A: That...