Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Quislet's Super Law Firm...of Space!

Haven't you become a father ENOUGH this past week? Holy Super Moby-Dick of Space, Batman!

See, even Kippers agrees! My job security is being threatened b/c I'm a father!

Quis,

Does this sound like a threat to you? If so, say the word and I'll have him arrested.

-Cobalt

I'm more concerned with your Pampers budget.

Quis, the only threat here is from him trying to prevent your mind being fully restored. Concentrate. Overcome that chip!

-SoM

Now he questions your ability to act on your own free will? Your judgement?

Quis, can you, myself or any others sue over these accusations?

No, I'm saying that you're preventing him [and others] from acting on their own free will.

My reasoning for this is that, after the fracas with you at the weekend, I felt compelled to leave you alone over it. My higher brain functions and huge mental capacity rebelled however, and I peformed various scans on myself - AND FOUND A CHIP.

Of course, I had it removed immediately, but then it was signed "Cobalt Kid".

You've overstepped your boundries here Cobalt Kid. If I have to stop you alone, I will.

Liar!

Either someone placed that chip inside your head, or you're lying about it!

Someone placed that chip inside my head alright, and it was all in the name of "Security"!

Well, then I'd like to know who it was myself! But I can guarantee it wasn't me.

May I see the chip?

What, so you can destroy the only evidence of your perfidy?

Dost thou think of me as an idiot?

Alright already! This is a place of business here. If you are just going to bicker back and forth, you can both leave.

Where's that spearman Faraway Lad gave me? I think his name is Bruce.

Cobie, there is no specific protection against discrimination based upon parental status, so all the government needs is a rational basis for the discrimination (discrimination meaning being treated differently that others in the same or similar situation). However as you have a contract (you do, don't you?) for the position of Security Chief, you have your contractual rights. However, It would seem that SoM does have the right to re-organize the government structure which would allow for the appointment of a Security Minister who you would then report to. Unless there is some clause in your contract.

SoM, The fact that the chip you extracted from your head has "Cobalt Kid" written on it does not prove that the chip is Cobalt Kid's or that he placed it in your head (even if it is his chip). I would advise that you be careful that you don't violate any sentient's right to personal autonomy while searching for additional chips.

Quislet can I sue the father of my (so far 13 - more on the way) children, born of an unwedded union, for child support and vandalism to my pristine virtue?

You can sue on behalf of your children for child support. The father has an obligation to support his children. However if you are not married to the father, then you do have to prove paternity if he denies being the father.

As for the "vandalism" charge, that would depend on whether you consented to the "vandalism" or not.

QUISLET!

I got an elections fraud case for ya!

you interested?

Mr Quislet,

As a result of some underhanded shenanigans at the recent Legion World Sadie Hawkins Dance, I now have a Daughter, Opal Janell Quank.

However the mother of that beautiful baby girl is attempting to deny me my parental rights and has been publicly running around with other men. (not that I care much about the second part, but it is smear material)

I have decided to sue for custody of my daughter, and I would like to retain your firm to represent me in this battle. I also plan to retain the esteemed Semi Radiant Fellow, and any and all other Space Lawyers on legion World.

If you are willing to represent me please obtain a restraining order Post-Haste!

P.S. As the Official Legion World janitor, I have a long standing High Paying Job, plus I know where all the other posters money cashes are, so money is no object... So SIC HER!!!!!!!

Please provide more details.

Hey Quis... ain't ran into you in awhile. Just checking in to say Hi.

"Hi."

How's it going? You don't happen to be a Red Sox fan do ya?

To get this back on topic (so you can bill it of course), what are your impressions about the movie, "The Firm"? Do you think it would have been better had it been set in space?

Mr. Quank,

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter.

First, you do not want a restraining order. You want the court to award you sole custody. You also want to get custody immediately. For that you would need to file a motion to be awarded temporary custody.

To get sole custody, you need to prove that the other parent is unfit to raise the child.

To get temporary custody, you would need to show that the child is in danger. Even if you get temporary custody, the other parent can request visitations until her/his parental rights are terminated.

If you can't show danger to the child, you still have parental rights. And as such you can also request that the court grant you visitation rights.

Please see my receptionist, Bruce the Spearman about signing a retainer agreement and payment of the retainer. We will need to have a conference to discuss whether you can get sole custody or if a joint custody arrangement can be worked out.

Ummm Quis?

I gave two sacks of Valentian Walking Money to your cute receptionist and I'll be ready for the conference as soon as he moves the point of his spear away from my back...

That's not his spear...

I think he was just excited to see your...um...sacks...

It... Isn't... ???

Mr. Quank,

If you are quite through with Bruce, please come into my office.

I have been doing some research while you were paying your retainer. I don't see that the mother of your child has denied you access to your daughter.

Might I suggest that before we initiate any court proceding you first talk to the mother. I have some private conference rooms suitable for just such personal conversations. I also provide mediation services and think a fair and reasonable plan for raising your daughter can be worked out between the two of you.

I wouldn't stop suddenly on your walk back to the Conference Room. Sounds like you've already got enough relationship troubles without giving the Spearman the wrong idea...