Legal Questions and Answers
What are statutory rape laws of Ohio when stepfather raped me?
I am 15 years old, residing with my mother and stepfather in Ohio. Last night my stepfather forced me to have sex with him. My stepfather is 45 years old. What is the statutory provision under which my stepfather may be punished?
12/29/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Ohio | #29039Can rapist file an action for determining the existence of the father and child relationship in Ohio?
I have recently delivered a baby girl and this baby is a result of rape. Now the person, who had raped me, is claiming the paternity of the newborn child. Is my rapist entitled to file an action for determining the existence of the father and child relationship under the law prevailing in Ohio?
12/29/2016 | Category: Paternity | State: Ohio | #29038Is there a possibility for obtaining a duplicate copy of marriage certificate?
My husband and I are married for two years. We had obtained our confidential marriage license after our marriage. Recently, we found that we have misplaced our marriage certificate. Is there a possibility for obtaining a duplicate copy of the same?
12/29/2016 | Category: Marriage » Marriage Cer... | State: California | #29036What is the law in California when the spousal support is for a contingent period of time ?
My husband and I are living separately for 2 years. My husband was ordered to pay spousal support for contingent period of time and now that the contingent event has happened he is no more required to pay the support. Can I continue receiving the payments or should I be letting him know of the situation. What is the law in California when the support is for a contingent period...
12/29/2016 | Category: Divorce » Spousal Supp... | State: California | #29035What is the duration of child support that the parents are required to give to their child in California?
I am a 15 year old living in California with my parents. I would like to know the duration of child support that the parents are required to give to their child in California?
12/29/2016 | Category: Minors » Support | State: California | #29033If a 17 year old applies to the court for consent to get married, will there be premarital counselling?
My girlfriend and I are 17 and live in California. We are getting married next month and have applied to the court for consent. Will there be premarital counselling?
12/29/2016 | Category: Marriage » Minor | State: California | #29032Can a 17 year old have a valid marriage in California?
My boyfriend and I are orphans living in California. We are 17 years old. We want to get married. Is it possible and will our marriage be considered valid?
12/29/2016 | Category: Marriage » Minor | State: California | #29031Is it possible to amend name in my birth certificate in North Carolina?
My birth certificate has my middle initial but my social security card doesn't. Can I still receive an ID card? Or is it possible to change name in my birth certificate?
12/28/2016 | Category: Vital Records » Birth Certif... | State: North Carolina | #29021Can the landlord retaliate if the tenant complains about a violation of any of the landlord’s duties?
I am a tenant in Alabama. My landlord has disconnected the cable connection as I complained that the heater in our apartment is not working. He did not take any action to rectify the fault, instead retaliated for complaining about the fault. What remedy is available for me in this regard?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #29020What remedy does the landlord have if the tenant abandons the property without any notice?
I rented out my apartment in Alabama. Recently I noticed that the tenant is absent from there without any notice or intimation, which has been required in the rental agreement. What remedy do I have for the tenant’s abandonment of the property?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Alabama | #29019