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Steve, I don't really see a question here. Are you looking to modify custody orders based on the arrest? If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone my office.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your children.
 
David R. Hartwig

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What you need to do is immediately get with an aggressive and experienced family law attorney and file a petition to modify with the court to change custody and child support. Don't mess around and waste more time... get moving now while you have all the proof that the child is living with you. Odds are that she'll have to pay you child support, and that will probably upset her and cause her to try to get the child back. Not having an attorney is a big mistake in a custody dispute. There are preferences for "joint custody" which may not be best in your case. As such, you need to prepare to vigorously assert your custody and support claims and concerns to do what truly is in the child's best interests. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone my office.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect you and your child.
 
David R. Hartwig 

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My first question is, where is your attorney in all of this? Your attorney can provide detailed answers that I can only guess at.   As to the house, there is a chance that he could be awarded some of the equity in the home. The same is true for your retirement programs.   This is where you need to have an aggressive and experienced family law attorney working for you to minimize your potential losses. You may well be able to argue the abandonment, and hence significantly lower what he can get.   Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your interests.
 
David R. Hartwig

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Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county where your sister filed to present the death certificate and evidence of where your mother lived and petition the court to decline jurisdiction. Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county where your mother lived and died to probate her Will or, if she had none, file an Application to Determine Heirship and Issue Letters of Independent Administration.... Read Answer

You get with an aggressive and experienced family law attorney, that's how. Arguably, one must file to recognize a relationship within one year of its termination. So you may have options for fighting there. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office to set an appointment.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your rights.
 
David R. Hartwig 

801-486-1715
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You are confusing a protective order with criminal charges. The two are very different. Your protective order is there for a reason. Without seeing the order, and your claims, no one can advise you about changing things. You really should consult with an experienced family law attorney before the hearing, as, if appropriate, you might be able to change some of the claims and resulting order. As to the criminal charges, those are controlled by the district attorney, and you cannot influence them. If that office decides to file charges, it is their case and not within your ability to control. With the protective order, it is possible to attempt to work things out with your partner, through mediation. Again, you need to get with an experienced family law attorney to ensure the wording of the order is correct. Then, if you work out all of the problems, you can dismiss the protective order at a later date. You need to get with an aggressive family law attorney who has experience with protective orders, mediation and difficult cases. I know what these cases are like, having handled a number. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone my office.

David R. Hartwig 

801-486-1715... Read Answer

Without reviewing the documents, as well as any potential bases for the other person's alleged complaint, I can't really answer you with any real information. A person can file a lawsuit for any reason -- the question is whether that person will win. So, the person may have such a case. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. 
David R. Hartwig

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Your mother needs to get with an experience family law attorney just as quickly as possible to preserve those assets. It is possible to obtain orders to preserve assets. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect her interests.
 
David R. Hartwig

 801-486-1715
drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

It doesn't really matter, as you can address the move in the divorce now, prior to his move. But, where is your attorne in all of this? Not having an attorney is a big mistake in a custody dispute. There are preferences for "joint custody" which may not be best in your case. As such, you need to prepare to vigorously assert your custody claims and concerns to do what truly is in the child's best interests.   You need to get with an aggressive family law attorney who has experience with divorce, custody and difficult cases. I know what these cases are like, having handled a number.   You need to get moving ... as in today, to hire an attorney and handle this matter correctly from the outset. Or, you can try doing it yourself, and bumble through. Of the two options, which choice is best for your children, and your rights with those children?   Depending on your schedule, I could probably meet with you some time this week to discuss your situation. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, my office.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your child.
 
David R. Hartwig 

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Even if your married sister is in the U. S. legally, it will generally take the same amount of time for her to obtain permanent residence inside or outside the country. Currently for the month of June 2019, those siblings who filed I-130 petitions before 12/1/06 are eligible for their final immigration, so the waiting time is now about 12 years. Whether inside or outside the United States, the final action date on the visa chart must be current before a person can be adjusted to permanent residence in the U. S. or given an immigrant visa at the home consulate or embassy. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

You should have the office action reviewed by a trademark attorney to see what steps are required next.  The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) employs examining attorneys to review trademark applications and to either approve or deny registrations.  An examining attorney has likely been assigned to your application.  However, you may need a private attorney to assist you with the application and to communicate with the USPTO examining attorney to try to get the application approved.... Read Answer

Without a lot more information, I don't know if anyone can help you. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office; if you are outside of the Salt Lake area, we can handle all of this by phone.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your interests.
 
David R. Hartwig

 801-486-1715
drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

First, I'd have to review your current custody orders to see what the restrictions are. Once I did that, we could see about modifying those orders, assuming your completion of the requirements fully meets the current orders. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office tomorrow morning. 
Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your children.

David R. Hartwig

 801-486-1715
drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

In theory, yes, depending on the partnership agreement. Has wife opened a probate case with the courts? A case to determine intestacy and heirs? If not, she needs to start with that and proceed to make her claims. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office. 
Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your interests and those of the children. 

David R. Hartwig 

801-486-1715
drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read Answer

If a judgement has been entered against YOU (which would mean that you are not being sued, but have already lost the suit), then your assets, including any interest in any other business, can be used to satisfy the judgment.  Thus if a judgment was entered based on your personal guaqranty, your assets can be used to satisfy that judgment, regardless of how the underlying obligation came about.  If the judgment has only been entered against the business and the business is an independent legal entity, such as a corporation or llc, then the judgment would only entitle the creditor to seek paymetn from the business entity, not you personally (except to the extent that monies may have been transferred out of the debtor business entity without fair consideration, which is a whole other topic).  If the business was not a separate legal entity, but was just a sole proprietorship, you are personally responsible for the debts of the business and, again, all of your assets (save those few that may be exempt, which varies depending on your state) can be used to satisfy that debt.... Read Answer