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My paid Attorney hasn’t done the job that I paid him for. What next?

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:46:01 +0000

After 2.5 years of court process, I found out that the Judge’s kids were on the same league on the bowling team as my Ex. The Judge dismissed herself. I got a new Judge, but the damage had all ready been done. My case file went straight to the new Judge full of bad remarks and lyes due to my Ex.
I paid an Attorney to modify the case, and to help me get my Son home, ( the Social worker is refusing him medical treatment, being the gate keeper.) Paid well buy my Ex.
The case went from bad to worse, my 17teen yr old couldn’t return because of my Ex unfounded accusations.
The Ex and I were ordered to retain a parenting coordinator.
Another 1.5 yrs have passed.
Physical, emotional and sexual abuse at the Ex house continues. (Even though his current wife has lost 2 of her children) and the Ex continues to be in contempt.
My Attorney still hasn’t modified the case, my son is in another County, completely. The Attorney wants more money.
NOW WHAT?

In general family law cases are very emotional and complex cases

Just because the state has sided with your ex in this case does not mean your lawyer has committed malpractice ; ESP if the old judge, the social worker have sided with your ex

at this point since the lawyer is asking for additional monies to go forward you may want to shop around to see what other family law lawyers think you chances for success are moving forward before paying another cent out of pocket

as toward a malpractice suit you are always free to consult a malpractice lawyer but you maybe disappointed in their opinion of your case against the lawyer

Is mediation more favorable than having a trial by jury?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:23:05 +0000

If someone is being sued for sexual abuse/rape/assault/negligence etc. and they don’t want it to go public so they request mediation. My attorney says that’s good to cut down on cost, but then there’s no jury who would 100% find the other creep guilty. Wouldn’t it be better to go to trial and smear his reputation to cause him some harm like he caused me instead of mediating behind closed doors? Not sure why lawyer crazy about the mediation. Am I missing something?

Mediation is typically not available in criminal cases. Are you suing your employer?

The main benefits of mediation are that it is cheaper and quicker. And, of course, private–good for the D, not so much for you necessarily.

It really depends on the facts of your case, but I’d be pretty surprised why he’d want to do this if you have a good case. PM me w/ more info if you’re suing for sexual harassment.

What do you think of a wisconsin district attorney threatening prosecution for teachers who teach sex ed?

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:01:53 +0000

Wis. DA Threatens Arrest for Local Sex-Ed Teachers
A Wisconsin district attorney is urging schools to drop their sex-education programs, warning that the teachers involved could be arrested if they follow a new state law requiring them to instruct students on how to use condoms and other contraceptives.

In light of a letter from Juneau County District Attorney Scott Southworth, leaders at the five school districts in the county are evaluating what to do now, New Lisbon School District Superintendent Tom Andres told AOL News today.

"I don’t intend to put our teachers in harm’s way," he said. "We were just about to meet to discuss how to comply with the new law. Then this letter came, and this is another piece of the puzzle that we’ll have to consider as we figure out how to move forward."
The state law, called the Healthy Youth Act, took effect in March. Starting this fall, it requires schools with sex-education courses to teach students medically accurate, age-appropriate information, including how to use birth control and prevent sexually transmitted diseases. It also requires the classes to include information about how to recognize signs of abuse and how alcohol can affect decision making.

Parents will be permitted to remove their children from sex-education classes, as they could under previous state law. Schools also will be allowed the choice of whether to offer sex education, but must notify parents if they decide not to.

In his letter, Southworth told school district leaders the new law promotes sexual assault of children, and warns that teachers who follow the law could be charged with misdemeanor or felony delinquency of a minor, with maximum punishments ranging from nine months in jail to six years in prison.

"For example, if a teacher instructs any student aged 16 or younger how to utilize contraceptives under circumstances where the teacher knows the child is engaging in sexual activity with another child — or even where the ‘natural and probable consequences’ of the teacher’s instruction is to cause that child to engage in sexual intercourse with a child — that teacher can be charged under this statue," Southworth wrote.

"Moreover, the teacher could be charged with this crime even if the child does not actually engage in the criminal behavior," he wrote, adding, "Our teachers should never be put in this position."

Southworth did not return calls or e-mails from AOL News for comment today.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services released a statement Tuesday disagreeing with Southworth’s interpretation.

"The law provides comprehensive, medically accurate, unbiased and age-appropriate information, and teaches teens about the potential negative consequences of their choices," said department spokesman Seth Boffeli. "The law helps identify abuse and prevent teen pregnancy.

"Study after study has shown that abstinence-only education does not work. The Healthy Youth Act updates our standards to reflect the health risks teens face today," the statement said.

Southworth’s letter also said the new law requires schools to condone controversial sexual behavior because they must teach students about gender stereotypes. He said that would likely mean teaching about homosexuality and transgender and transsexual people.

"In effect, the new law injects an intense amount of unnecessary politics into our human growth and development classrooms, and places our teachers and children into a position of discussing extremely controversial issues that will likely conflict with the religious beliefs and values of most Juneau County families," he wrote.

He urged school district leaders to simply drop their sex-education courses until the state Legislature "amends or repeals these new mandates."

Andres, whose district is in a small rural area of Wisconsin, near Madison, said his teachers are already walking a tightrope in sex-education classes, being careful that the information they present is age-appropriate and respectful of various religious and family views. But, he added, the schools also must fulfill their responsibility to students.

"You look on YouTube and you can see there already is a significant amount of sexual activity going on among our youth," he told AOL News.

"We have a responsibility to talk about it. We need to do it in a safe and responsible way," he said. "It’s already difficult, and this [letter] makes it more difficult. … We certainly don’t want to contribute to the delinquency of a minor."

His district leaders will meet next week to decide how to proceed, he said. The school board will make the final decision.

Well all I can say let the raunchy sex and pregnant teenage girls begin!!!!! jk, I hope they can work this out and at least not get rid of sex education entirely, only about less than 10% of the population from where I’m from don’t pay attention to this stuff, about 90% do and they are the most successful people I know, I do understand that everyone has urges to have sex, but with sex ed. it teaches the smart ones at least the dangers. For example my class I took about 10 years ago, I took was great at doing it. The teachers would show slide shows of the most disgusting pics ever like guneria and herpes. And let me tell you, the pics would haunt you for the rest of your life in a good way of course. That class was effective and most of the teachers and faculty know that if you don’t show the reality of it and keep your kids conceted, it wont be effective and the others..well you know, dropped out of school to attend to their newborn or their newly turned parents turned grandparents have to help care for another child when they were ready to have great retirement plans, but yea its all over, but hey at least they can say my teen never went to college and now is working a department store job as a cashier at the age of 25, not bad.. but yea I hope they don’t get rid of sex ed entirely in Wisconsin.
Proud Ph.D graduate by the way who never had sex and was a quarterback on my varsity football team and wrestling team.

If you were a juror would you tend to favor a male or female lawyer?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:37:06 +0000

If the case was about sexual abuse, do you think you’d have more sympathy for the female victim if her attorney was a man or a woman?

It depends on who presented the best evidence and how well they did it.

I Think My Wife is About to File for Divorce. Help!

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:22:27 +0000

If you’re a husband who is seeing signs and signals that indicate your wife may file for divorce, there are some important things you should be aware of.

First of all, DO NOT move out of YOUR house. DO NOT go stay with someone else for a while. DO NOT relinquish control of YOUR possessions in any way.

If your wife suggests that the two of you “take a break” and “spend some time apart”, then directly and firmly let her know that SHE certainly has the right to go stay somewhere else but that you are NOT leaving your house.

Of course, it sometimes happens that a woman will have the locks changed on the house while her husband is away but more often than not, if a man tells his wife that if anyone is leaving it will be her, then, she’ll be the one who does the leaving.

Now, this is important for a number of reasons…

One, when a man leaves, it gives a woman extra space and freedom to initiate the divorce. For whatever reason, it seems to be easier for a woman to file for divorce when she’s separated from her husband.

Two, it sets the foundation for the woman to get custody of any children by default. If you care about your children at all, this is very important.

Three, lawyers can and WILL distort anything and everything you’ve ever said or done â which means if you try to be the nice guy and leave your house to give your wife her “space” until things get “worked out”, and things take a turn for the worse instead of for the better, then don’t be surprised if in court your separation gets morphed into something like, “This horrible abuser ABANDONED his family and left them to fend for themselves.”

Now, before you start thinking to yourself that I’m some amazingly negative person with major issues and a huge chip on his shoulder, please understand that I’m merely relating facts based on what happens to thousands of men every day.

In fact, before I continue on, let me inform you that every day, false charges are filed by women against the husband they are divorcing â simply to gain the upper hand on him in the divorce and/or custody proceedings. And, these false charges are usually of a very serious nature â ranging from “alleged” physical abuse to outright claims of sexual abuse â often resulting in the woman gaining a protective order which blocks the husband from all access to his children and possessions.

Ok, let’s continue… The second thing you should know is that if your wife files for divorce, EXPECT her to become vicious in all sorts of ways you would have never dreamed of â ways that hurt you and cost you. I’ll give you two common examples.

One, it’s typical for husbands to want JOINT custody of the children. In other words, they want their children to have equal access to both their father and their mother. And, that seems like a reasonable sort of arrangement, don’t you think?

Well, court records PROVE that with very, very few exceptions, women seek SOLE custody of the children â and specifically, they mostly seek an arrangement where children have as little access or contact with their father as possible.

Two, in the context of a divorce, it’s typical for husbands to want a fair and equitable distribution of the property. Again, that seems like the fair thing to do, wouldn’t you agree?

But again, court records PROVE that with very few exceptions, women seek to get ALL of the major possessions of worth or value. It seems that women rationalize to themselves that their husband has some unfair advantage such that she needs EVERYTHING to continue on and he needs NOTHING because he can easily go make a new start.

The third thing you should know is that it’s certainly appropriate to want to work things out between you and your wife. By all means, let her know that you would PREFER to work things out with her…that you’d PREFER to make a fresh start where you do a better job of meeting her needs and equally as important, where she does a better job of meeting your needs too.

She may or may not accept your INVITATION.

If she doesn’t, LET her be an individual who is free to make her own choices and who is free to pursue whatever paths in life she chooses to pursue â even if that means one without you.

DO NOT supplicate. DO NOT beg. DO NOT pester her with “tracking” calls any time the two of you are apart. DO NOT stalk or spy. DO NOT project insecurity and paranoia. Be a man. Respect yourself. You’re a survivor and a winner. You WILL be ok with or without this PARTICULAR woman.

If your wife chooses to move on without you, there are plenty of quality women in this world who would be EAGER to join paths with you.

Of course, you don’t want to go overboard with this such that your wife thinks you don’t have any interest in her. That obviously wouldn’t help improve your marriage.

On the other hand, if she does accept your invitation, that’s wonderful. Promptly and proactively seek for ways of improving your marriage relationship.

When it comes to “fixing” relationships, the pattern is that men tend to procrastinate and women tend to act. And specifically, women tend act by interviewing multiple attorneys, by making plans and arrangements â all the way down to knowing exactly where you’re at and making sure any children are with her when she fires off her dirty deed of filing for divorce. The result is that men willingly put themselves in a position of HUGE disadvantage.

So, your best option is to DO something TODAY to turn your marriage around for the better.

Whatever you do, don’t leave things in limbo â put time frames and constraints on things. Many a woman has strung her husband along while she’s out playing the field, making alternate arrangements, and setting up a new life without him while he’s at home hoping she’ll come back around.

And, just so you know, when a man is passive in this way, it just proves to his wife that he’s not man enough for her and that she needs to find someone else who is manlier.

Also, a word of warning…

Beware of counselors who want to pull up and “analyze” all the bad stuff that’s happened in your marriage as this will only serve to emphasize the negatives that your wife is already holding in her mind and further suggest to her that leaving you is the right thing to do.

Your wife is already acknowledging internally all the bad stuff and perceived wrongs that’s happened in your marriage in a strong, vivid way and anything that “strengthens” her in this state is only going to work AGAINST you.

So, if you and your wife are still in the same house and nothing has happened yet, then I URGE you to get these two books (available at MarriedAndHappy.com/Catalog) right away:

“How To Turn Your Wife Into A Nymphomaniac”

“Strategies and Tactics for the Husband in a Sexless Marriage”

Not only will these two books show you what you need to do to save your marriage, they will also show you how to get the kind of marriage you want â a happy, sexual one.

Now, if you’re reading this and your wife has already filed for divorce, then I have two important recommendations for you:

One, I highly recommend that you IMMEDIATELY go to Amazon.com and get the following book OVERNIGHTED to yourself:

The Father’s Emergency Guide to Divorce-Custody Battle: A Tour Through the Predatory World of Judges, Lawyers, Psychologists & Social Workers, in the Subculture of Divorce by William Dawes

Also, if you have children, I STRONGLY recommend you get these books too:

Custody for Fathers: A Practical Guide Through the Combat Zone of a Brutal Custody Battle by Carleen Brennan

Fighting for Your Children: A Father’s Guide to Custody by John Steninbreder

Fathers’ Rights: Hard-Hitting & Fair Advice for Every Father Involved in a Custody Dispute by Jeffery Leving

All four of the above listed books are critically important to a man with children facing a divorce.

Perhaps most important is that they will educate a man on how to direct and drive his attorney in a way that’s useful to him. Without the information contained in these books, a man’s attorney will more often than not work AGAINST him more than he works FOR him. But, with the knowledge contained in these books, a man is better armed to protect himself and his interests.

The second recommendation is to realize that EVERYTHING is important in a divorce proceeding. If your attorney tells you something isn’t really important then understand that HE/SHE is probably LYING to you.

For example, attorney after attorney has told husband after husband that the initial “Temporary Hearing” (the “Pendente Lite”) was “no big deal” and that it wasn’t important for him to be there. Well, the fact of the matter is that this is usually the MOST IMPORTANT hearing there is because key precedents are set which shape the way things are to be LONG-TERM.

Calle Zorro
http://www.articlesbase.com/divorce-articles/i-think-my-wife-is-about-to-file-for-divorce-help-737370.html

Personal Accident Claims Lawyer in UK

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:07:31 +0000

Personal accident claims lawyer in UK can help victims of accidents get compensated for the losses. These lawyers have in depth experience in handling claims cases. Any person who has have suffered an injury due a car accident, has been exposed to hazardous substances or items like asbestos, exposed to medication which causes damage to the individual, has been a victim of medical malpractice and acts including wrongful death, then he or she can make a personal injury claim. There are various injury compensation claim attorneys offering compensation to the injuries suffered.

Approaching a personal injury claim lawyer can help find out the type of claim that one can opt for. Seeking guidance from a legal representative can simplify the whole process of making a claim. As long as the accident has occurred due to the negligence of the other person, one can make a claim. For a successful claim, the injury must have occurred in the past 3 years. By making personal injury claims, a victim of an accident can get due compensation for any injury suffered. One can also get all the required information by looking online. From within the comfort of the house, one can get all the required information on injury claims procedure.

Personal injury claim lawyer is a lawyer who has expertise on handling personal injury claims cases. Anyone, who has suffered personal injuries can benefit by approaching these lawyers. These lawyers specialize in helping people injured in an accident due to the negligence of a third party. Most of the times, this involves working with an insurance company to settle a case prior to going to court. Anyone, who has suffered bodily injury, disease, death, invasion of personal rights, workers compensation and mental illness, can rightfully make a claim. Personal injury attorney lawyers can help a victim of a personal injury deal with the situation. There are many people who opine that personal injury cases are only for automobile accidents, which is not true.

Personal injury claim lawyer in UK deal with various kinds of cases. Be it motorcycle accidents, construction site and workplace accidents, sexual abuse and sexual harassment cases or even dog bite injuries. They will help you seek a suitable answer for all your queries. Personal injury is a specialized area and only experienced solicitors can handle your case.

Personal injury attorney will help you deal with case efficiently. The claimant can gain significantly from their vast experience. The personal injury lawyer will look out for the best option. Many of them donât wish to go through the lengthy hassles of making a claim. Such people can save their time by opting for personal injury claim process online. Indeed, seeking compensation for the injuries suffered can prove to be a daunting task at times. However, the online procedure of seeking compensation is fast, quick and reliable. This service ensures that the claimant gets compensation fast.

Sadhana Dhanyal
http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/personal-accident-claims-lawyer-in-uk-672128.html

Personal Accident Claims Lawyer in UK

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:30 +0000

Sadhana Dhanyal
http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/personal-accident-claims-lawyer-in-uk-672128.html

Personal Accident Claims Lawyer in UK

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:03:08 +0000

Sadhana Dhanyal
http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/personal-accident-claims-lawyer-in-uk-672128.html

Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Crime

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:56:14 +0000

1. How are sex offenses punished?

Punishment for a sex offense can vary dramatically depending on the category of crime. A misdemeanor sex crime conviction (such as indecent exposure) might receive less than a year of jail time, a fine, community service, counseling, or even probation. A felony, on the other hand, might be punished by a long prison term (up to a life sentence). Released sex felons must register as sex offenders. Multiple convictions typically lead to increasingly greater punishments.

2. Is consent a defense?

Consent, if it can be proved, is a defense to many sex crimes. However, some people are not considered able to consent to sex under the law. For those individuals, even if they explicitly agree, their agreement is not legally valid. For example, minors, the mentally disabled, and unconscious or intoxicated people (even if they willingly became intoxicated) typically cannot provide valid consent. Statutory rape or date rape charges may result.

3. What is entrapment?

Police operations often try to capture sex offenders by posing as prostitutes, underage individuals, or other parties in an attempt to catch them while committing (or preparing to commit) a sex crime. Some sex offense defendants argue that police actions, such as the offer of sexual services, are entrapment. Entrapment means that the police induced the defendant to commit a crime he or she did not intend to commit before it was suggested by the police. However, entrapment is not a valid defense if the defendant intended to commit the crime and the police simply provided a means to do so. In prostitution cases, for instance, the offer of sexual services by a police officer is almost never held to be entrapment because the defendant is generally found to have been intending to purchase sexual services prior to interacting with the decoy officer. The elements of an entrapment defense are complicated and very sensitive to the facts of your situation. Contact an attorney immediately if you believe you were entrapped.

4. Is it statutory rape if someone lies about his or her age?

A mistake about age is not a defense to statutory rape charges, even if the underage person lied and gave consent. It is a “strict liability” offense, which makes the perpetrator responsible regardless of the surrounding circumstances.

5. What is the difference between rape and sexual assault?

Many state laws no longer use the term “rape,” replacing it with sexual abuse or sexual assault to describe prohibited acts. Traditional rape is covered by these statutes and may be designated sexual abuse in the first degree. However, most sexual assault statutes cover more types of sexual acts and apply to victims of either sex. Also, husbands can generally be charged with sexual assault of their wives, and lesser offenses, such as unwanted touching, may be included.

6. What is probable cause?

“Probable cause” is a term that refers to the belief that a person has committed a crime by legal standards. A finding of probably cause can lead to an arrest or conviction. There is not a bright-line rule establishing precisely what is probable cause. However, a finding of probable cause requires objective facts indicating a likelihood of criminal activity. A hunch or an unfounded complaint alone do not satisfy the requirement.

7. Who must register as a sex offender?

Generally, any adult or juvenile who has been convicted of certain sex offenses, which vary from state to state, who is on active supervision for a sex offense, or who has been committed as a sexually violent predator must register with the state law enforcement agency as a sex offender. The duration of the offender’s duty to register varies, based on the original offense and the risk of re-offense. In some states, sexual predators or sexually violent offenders must register for life.

The information you obtain from this article is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Joseph Hawthorne
http://www.articlesbase.com/law-articles/frequently-asked-questions-about-sexual-crime-680655.html

I filed with the police against my mom, for sexual abuse. I don’t have enough evidence. What can I do now?

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:58:06 +0000

It went to the police, they went to my mother. She got a Lawyer, and would not talk to the police. State Attorneys office called and said I don’t have proof to prove it so they wont continue with it. Can I do anything else?
It was sexual abuse, She raped and abused me mentally & physically. This happen when I was 5 until after 13, I’m now 27. I finally got strong enough to open my mouth. The only witnesses are my family, and they are taking her side. my mother worked them a long time ago. Said I was a thief and liar to gain control over me. Basically to keep me quiet, she used my step father in the same way. Said I did things even when I didn’t do anything, so he would get pissed at me so we would rift apart. I’m ashamed to say it worked.

While you may not be able to pursue a criminal case against your mom because the DA does not think they can secure a conviction, nothing bars you from seeking a civil remedy.

In other words, if you think you have a strong case against her, you can sue her for emotional distress, actual harm, and possibly other items. It would be messy, and you’d be required to rehash the whole deal over and over in open court, but that’s a possibility.

Before taking that route, however, think in terms of what it is you want to accomplish. The best you could get out of a suit is a judgment against your mom – assuming that she has any money to start with. And you would absolutely cut yourself off from ever being invited to the Thanksgiving table again.

Weigh the good against the bad and make a thoughtful, calm decision.

- Stuart