How do I get my 14 year old son back from guardian grandparents?

August 6, 2019

How do I get my 14 year old son back from guardian grandparents?

My son and I discussed as a family that he would live with my parents after I had my new baby and was trying to get on my feet again. I had sole custody of him until that point. I was trying to improve his situation. Three years later, he has told me that my step-dad has been verbally/emotionally abusing him for about three months now and my mother even mentioned an incident (she is not protecting him). My son is very unhappy, suffering and wants to come home to me and I need to protect him. We have maintained contact and visitations this entire time. Since he is wanting to return, and I’m on my feet now, and these incidents are going on, I just need to file a termination of guardianship? He changed his address to another county (they moved) a year after the filing…can I file that in the originating county or do I have to file it in his current county?

Justin’s Answer

This question is too specific to answer in a public forum. You need to contact a family law attorney in your area.

Am I looking at jail time? Court in 3 hours! Got no response yesterday?

August 6, 2019

Am I looking at jail time? Court in 3 hours! Got no response yesterday?

I tried this already but got no feedback! I have used all my allowed continuances and today 7/18/18 @ 6:00pm is my court date where I’ll have to plead either guilty or not guilty to 3 charges. 1. Leaving the scene of an accident. 2. Very small amount of marijuana possession. 3. Not sure what it’s actually called but as I was pulled out of my vehicle to speak with Overland PD someone in the back seat tossed an eye glass container with an “unknown controlled substance” into my driver side floor board. There were 3 passengers in my vehicle. I was told it would be sent to a lab to test what it is. Now I am NOT guilty of the unknown substance charge whatsoever. The “accident” was more like our mirrors tapped in road rage while the other driver drove on the wrong side of the road to get around me. I’m not sure what to plead or what to expect. Thanks for your time!

Justin’s Answer

I think time for a first offense is very unlikely. However, the offense is technically jailable. You should hire an attorney to help you with this.

How can find out if there is a pending assault in the 3rd is pending against me

August 6, 2019

How can find out if there is a pending assault in the 3rd is pending against me

On July 20 2018 I was involved in a altercation with a female who was intoxicated she had drinking since around 1pm that day the altercation took place around 10pm I was arrested for assault she did not file a charge against memories the guard who released me also said no charges were filed but I want to be sure of this the lady involved has a horrible background of alcoholism the injury they claim I did in which I did not was small cut on her chin witnesses saw her staggering around that night and she most likely fell like she has before thank you look forward to your response

Justin’s Answer

I agree with Mr. Hardin: wait and see is often the best approach. However, I will add that you should stop posting the specific facts of your case to public forums and do NOT contact this person.

How can I get a divorce from a man who won’t sign the papers from my attorney so we can precede with the divorce ?

August 6, 2019

How can I get a divorce from a man who won’t sign the papers from my attorney so we can precede with the divorce ?

My hopefully soon ex husband has had the papers for a year and half. He keeps refusing to go to the embassy or consulate in Honduras to get the papers notorized. I only communicate with him by email because he has stalked my children (not his), my family, and me online. He will say I will sign them but then never does. He is holding me hostage in an unwanted marriage. And he took me for all my money and I can’t afford to pay an attorney $2500. I’m disabled and I’m not receiving any help from my kids father, so I’m very limited on my income.

Justin’s Answer

If he has been served or is avoiding service, you can go to a contested hearing and get a default judgment. This is a difficult situation, however, so you will probably need an attorney to help you.

Is my husband allowed to buy me drinks?

August 6, 2019

Is my husband allowed to buy me drinks?

He is 23 and I’m 19. I live in Missouri and can’t find anything on it.

Justin’s Answer

No he cannot. However, oddly enough, Missouri allows your parents to give you small amounts of alcohol with meals, celebrations, or religious services.

Can I get off the registry? Knowing that my charges are C & D felonies.

August 6, 2019

Can I get off the registry? Knowing that my charges are C & D felonies.

I dated a girl who was 15 at the time I was 23. I was convicted in 2006 and put on an sis probation for 5 years, my probation was revoked due to failure to register, and stealing. My charges are statutory rape, statutory sodomy, failure to register, and stealing all charges are class C and D felonies. I was sent to prison in 2010 which I served 33 months and completed the mosop program while incarcerated. I was convicted of the stealing and probation revocation in 2008. Since being released from prison I’ve held a full time job, I live in my own place and looking to buy a house in the near future. Do I have a chance of being removed from the registry and what tiers are my crimes thanks.

Justin’s Answer

This crime does not presently allow for expungement.

What could happened to me?

August 6, 2019 (updated September 25, 2019)

What could happened to me?

I have been pulled over tn and got my car inpunded for driving while suspended this is my 3rd offense and officer said it was a felony but I was booked and released why and what happens next I was not given a court date or anything. Do I face jail. Do I need a lawyer?

Justin’s Answer

Yes you need an attorney. A felony DWS charge is very serious. However, an attorney can help you get your license reinstated and try to keep you out of jail.

How much would it cost to get an animal cruelty charge expunged?

August 6, 2019

How much would it cost to get an animal cruelty charge expunged?

My Husband has a 1st offense felony for animal cruelty and I’m wondering how much is it to get it expunged? It’s been 3 years since he was charged and it’s preventing him from getting a job. It happened in Arkansas so I’m not sure where he needs to go to get it expunged nor do i know how much it will cost any advice will be helpful. Thank you

Justin’s Answer

You will need to contact an attorney in Arkansas to get an answer to this question.

I have a tenant I need to evict. There is no lease, she pays by the month to live in her RV here. Do I need to go to court. ?

August 6, 2019

I have a tenant I need to evict. There is no lease, she pays by the month to live in her RV here. Do I need to go to court. ?

I am told given there is no lease and this is a RV park I do not need to go to court. That I can give her a 5 day eviction notice and then call the police if she does not leave. Although there is no lease she has been paying by the month for 8 months now. I’m told by the sheriffs office it is a civil matter and I will have to go to court and I’m told by the courthouse its an RV park so I do not need to go to court. I’m not sure what to do?

Justin’s Answer

There is no right to self help in Missouri, even for RV parks. You do have to go through with the eviction procedure. If the court is not letting you file for eviction, you may have to contact an attorney for help.

What does it mean that I have to get a petition before I can get my license back?

August 6, 2019

What does it mean that I have to get a petition before I can get my license back?

I lost my license due to six dwi, which three of them I got carelessness and wreckless instead of dwi’s. One of my dwi I had a minor with me which I got a child neglect due to an accident occurring. So is that why I would have to get a petition? I have already completed my Satop.

Justin’s Answer

You have to petition the court to reinstate your license. It is a complicated process and there is no guarantee of success. You should consider contacting an experienced DUI/DWI attorney.