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What if you invoked the fifth amendment in a divorce hearing about pending criminal charges against you and the judge ordered you to answer?
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∙ 12y ago
You are within your rights to invoke the Fifth Amendment IF (and I emphasize IF) the answer TRULY would have impinged upon your criminal case. The judge should not have pursued the matter after that point. If you haven't been represented by an attorney at the divorce proceedings up til now, I would STRONGLY recommend that you retain one at this point. Obviously the judge believed that you gave the impression that you were concealing something of relevance to the divorce action and you will probably be closely examined on this matter at a future time.
NOW is the time for you to seek legal counsel FROM SOME PLACE OTHER THAN THIS WEBSITE.
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∙ 12y ago
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You could be subject to criminal charges.
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Then you need to file criminal charges aganst her. That's fraud.
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You can apply for divorce in lower court, for al kind legal proceedings you can visit http://www.successbusinesspages.com/cat/criminal-lawyers/
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What to do with false criminal charges against you in california family law marriage dissolution?
Consult with your attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Added: Family Law is a division of the Civil Court. You cannot be tried in Civil Court for criminal activities. Before these charges could be brought against you in Criminal Court, the allegations would first have to be brought to the attention of law enforcement and investigated before you were arrested and indicted.It probably won't help make you feel any better but such allegations of criminal misconduct are often brought by bitter, spiteful spouses during divorce and/or child custody proceedings.As recommended above, hopefully you have an attorney representing you. Consult with him/her for advice
Do you need a divorce if you want to marry a US citizen and are still married in the Philippines. If you return to the Philippines criminal charges can be filed against you in court.?
Depending on weather bigamy is legal in the country you are currently residing in, if bigamy is legal no. However if bigamy is illegal than yes.
Why haven't the conservative evangelical republicans pushed for an amendment against divorce in America in the US Constitution while campaigning for the multiple marriages one man one woman amendment?
Many people in the U.S. have been divorced, including conservative politicians. Evangelical politicians do not want to outlaw divorce because too many people would be against it.
When do you contact an attorney after spousal abuse?
For a divorce? I'd say as soon as you've determined that he isn't going to change, which is pretty much right away. For criminal charges? Call the police, not an attorney.
How do criminal attorneys differ from other attorneys?
Criminal attorneys specialize in criminal based law work whereas other attorneys focus on whatever issues they specialize in, for example divorce attorneys focus on divorce.
My wife and I are going through a divorce she forged the judge's signature on fake divorce decree What criminal charges can she face?
Forgery ! at least , if she tries to pass it as a legal document ! !ADDED: If her intent was to pass it off as the real thing, she is liable for felony charges- which could include: Falsification of a public document - Forgery - and probably several other offenses that may be applicable - not to even mention Contempt of Court.
Can a convicted felon lose all property in a divorce in Arkansas?
A criminal record has no bearing on the distribution of assets in Divorce proceedings.
