Divorces that go to trial are decided by a judge, not a jury (called a bench trial). In this situation, the judge may decide all or part of the case, such as when a couple agrees on the settlement of assets but can’t agree on child support and custody....
A judge or bail magistrate will take various factors into account when setting your bail bond amount. Most states will have a preset bail schedule that shows the set bail amount for common offenses. In some states, you have the option to meet with the judge at your first court hearing and...
Your forms will be examined by a magistrate or judge, and your name change will most likely be granted. Depending on the state, you might also be required to put out a formal advertisement in the local newspaper on the usage of your new name. This you can confirm from the court clerk,...
Writing your demand letter forces you to think through every aspect of your case—and you'll be glad you did it because there's more to a small claims court case than filling out the "claim" form that starts the case. You must also explain your case clearly to a judge and prove your...
After reading up on the true nature of the Apple location services, I'm confident that no judge or magistrate in their right mind would ever sign off on a warrant solely based on the Wi-Fi location service. That being said, the police were convinced that the location was good enough to...
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A court generally expects the petitioner to have a drafted expungement order at the hearing ready for the judge’s signature. After the judge signs the order, the Department of Public Safety will submit it to the agencies or organizations that have the records of the expunged offense. These ...
Australia’s Indigenous children are 12 times more likely than non-Indigenous children to be in out-of-home care, a rate that has been increasing. Sin
District Magistrate XYZ Court, Chicago, IL Subject: An appeal to express displeasure with the interim verdict on [X vs. Y] lawsuit filed on [Date] Respected Judge,This appeal letter is in consideration of the ongoing lawsuit for [X. vs. Y] where the defendant has claimed an objection to...
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