When appealing to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, what should be included in the appellate brief, and how should the record from the district court be referenced to ensure the appellate court understands the case details, especially when the district court ignored significant motions and details?

January 13th, 2023

I live in Hilo, Hawaii, and have a harassment charge on my record from 2010. I can't get a job or even low-income housing. How can I get it removed?

December 6th, 2023

In a divorce case, my ex-spouse provided inconsistent affidavits, leading to a judgment against me. The State found these affidavits to be fraudulent. My attorney was removed from the case, and I was not allowed to present evidence at a hearing. The State is now requesting reconsideration due to departmental timing issues. What legal actions can I take to address these issues, including the potential for fraud, negligence, and malicious prosecution?

July 31st, 2024

If my child is 18 and a senior in high school, and continues to defy his parents without fearing consequences, can we legally drop him off at a local shelter? Can we also report him for truancy at school, as he constantly skips school, was sent to indoor suspension, and continues to skip school after that?

March 18th, 2023

We purchased land in a Brunswick County, NC gated community in 2008. The contract included terms in section 'A' stating that amenities like a clubhouse, outdoor pool, and walking trails would be completed by December 2008. It's now 2014 and none of these amenities have been built. Do we have any recourse to get our money back for the land? Is there anything we can or should do?

December 4th, 2024