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  1. cvtradra
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    Questions on Adoption and Child Custody

    Hi! I'm currently writing a story about a couple who wish to adopt an abused child, but I'm not sure about the process. Person A meets the child...
    Thread by: cvtradra, Jul 19, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Research
  2. ThePrismaticDragon
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    Child Custody Questions

    Here's the question: If a child's mother dies, the father AWOL, and a semi-close relative exists, can a Third Party Family Friend attempt to gain...
    Thread by: ThePrismaticDragon, Aug 3, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Research
  3. mishthecat
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    Writing about an affair need help with divorce laws

    Im writing a story about a man who's rich as usual and he has an affair overseas and has a child. Im trying to say when he gets divorced and...
    Thread by: mishthecat, Jul 25, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Plot Development
  4. Feo Takahari
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    Legal issues when a cult shuts down

    A cult leader has died. Some members want to go back to their families, some want to create a new movement in another city, and some have nowhere...
    Thread by: Feo Takahari, Oct 29, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Research
  5. mg357
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    Question about law enforcement funerals

    I have a couple of questions about law enforcement funeral customs. Why is there is a flag presentation at a police officers funeral if he or she...
    Thread by: mg357, Oct 16, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Research
  6. Lylun
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    In UK law what happens if character confesses to assault but victim doesn't pursue?

    Hi I'm struggling to find info on what would happen in this situation: Character 'A' attacks and inflicts grievous bodily harm on 'B'. 'A'...
    Thread by: Lylun, Apr 16, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Research
  7. GlitterRain7
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    MC ending up with sister in law?

    I'm just merely asking for your thoughts on this. I've had mixed feelings about it already. MC was married to his wife for about three months...
    Thread by: GlitterRain7, Jan 2, 2019, 31 replies, in forum: Plot Development
  8. Leanne
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    Copyright

    Hello, everyone. I seek a piece of advice concerning copyright. I am planning a story in which I want to include the shooting of a film. But this...
    Thread by: Leanne, Jun 14, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Research
  9. Ross O'Keefe
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    US Law Enforcement Mechanics

    Hi, I'm looking for a little help with this. I've written a character-driven thriller, so absolute accuracy is not essential, just enough to...
    Thread by: Ross O'Keefe, May 28, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Research
  10. html-dragons
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    Law school in america

    What sort of holidays/time off do you get in law school in America? is it just one big break in the summer or does class go on smaller breaks at...
    Thread by: html-dragons, Feb 7, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Research
  11. Sclavus
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    Cutting Communications

    I need to shut down communications in my story, across Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. I can shut down the power plants no problem, but...
    Thread by: Sclavus, Sep 22, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Research
  12. Oscar Leigh
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    Is this believable/feasible?

    So, I've got this story set in 50's America. In this storyline, it is revealed to the audience after a period that the character Simon, who is a...
    Thread by: Oscar Leigh, Feb 10, 2016, 31 replies, in forum: Character Development
  13. GuardianWynn
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    A lawyer's perspective

    Okay. I am not all that cultured when it comes to law or well culture. Which in some cases I think is useful. I am not taking with me this...
    Thread by: GuardianWynn, Jan 2, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Research
  14. Spazimash
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    Can the police do this?

    I have in my current story and underage girl named Esma who is 17 almost 18 and she is dating a 22 year old Montoya. There is another female...
    Thread by: Spazimash, Jan 26, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: Research
  15. scribbledhopes
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    Help with Pronouns

    I have been struggling with my Pronouns, and I need someone as a sounding board. When writing, I find myself wondering when to reintroduce the...
    Thread by: scribbledhopes, Nov 30, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics
  16. TH3T4
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    The Final...

    Okay this is somthing that i did on another forum but it was not as good there because no one really cared or were not very good at building,...
    Thread by: TH3T4, Nov 16, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Writing Prompts
  17. psychotick
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    Ideas needed for magical mundane devices.

    Hi, I'm part way through the second novella in my Wizard at Law series, and looking for interesting ideas as to what my wizard Thomas Crow can...
    Thread by: psychotick, Nov 9, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: Plot Development
  18. Acid001
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    Research assistance - children in Australian law

    Hi guys. I'm planning a story which is foregrounded over the incident of a child killer who is himself a child, and one of my characters is a law...
    Thread by: Acid001, Nov 24, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Plot Development
  19. Three
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    Pollution, Law and Magic in the Late Victorian Era

    Help with any of these three questions is greatly appreciated. My story is set in London in the 1880's, probably the West End - ish (concerning a...
    Thread by: Three, Dec 25, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Research
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