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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: How can I get my son back from his dad?

My son is 4, his dad & I are not & never have been married. I had an accident in October so he’s had him but every time we make a date for me to get him back he doesn’t answer or tells me to come with the police because he is not giving him to me. What can I do ?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Aug 1, 2023

Call the police yourself and go pick up your son. If no court has granted parental rights to the father, then he has no legal right to keep him. But he could go to court and seek parental rights. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local family law attorney to assist you.

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law for Michigan on
Q: I live with a old man taking care of him & his sons now decided they want to start taking care of him instead & they cal

Called the cops I opened my br door 4 the police when they asked. But they arrest

ed me for a warrant I had. Well when I went to jail the owner of the house sons went in my room without permission when police arrested me. Isn't that illegal in Michigan

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Aug 1, 2023

Not necessarily. A lot will depend on the condition of the man you lived with and whether you can establish tenancy. It sounds like the man has some mental or age-related conditions going on, causing some concerns from his sons about his vulnerability. Regardless of your intentions, you do not want... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: My brother and I co-owned a townhouse in Colorado which we used for rental property. My brother signed the leases.

I want to sell the property because I am 8 hours away. Is the lease still valid? Do I have any way out?

* My brother recently passed away.

Michael Joseph Larranaga
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answered on Aug 1, 2023

That is a very complicated legal topic. You should contact an attorney.

1st they need to determine who owns the house. Then you need to look at not only the validity of the lease but if you accepted any payments. Next, it depends. But in short, it may not be wise to kick out a potential...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Do you absolutely have to testify as a witness if you get subpoenaed?

I read that if you do get subpoenaed that it is against law to not go and testify. But is there anyway even if I go that I HAVE to answer there questions. And if I’m able could I write a letter to states attorney and judge about how I feel the defendant would benefit better from serving jail time... View More

Jennifer Snyder
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Jennifer Snyder
answered on Aug 1, 2023

If you were personally served with a subpoena you must appear. Personal service means someone handed you(or someone in your household) the subpoena and you signed for it. Sending a subpoena through the mail is not personal service.

If you were personally served you must appear in court....
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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents on
Q: Afriend was driving my car, had a stroke and totalled it. Will my full coverage insurance pay off vehicle?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 1, 2023

I'm sorry about the accident. I hope everyone is okay. They could cover the loss, subject to the policy and the carrier's standard conditions. Each carrier could be different about this, in terms of loaning vehicles, short term usage of vehicles, people in household using vehicles, etc.... View More

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