Legal Questions and Answers
Can a Child be Adopted or Have Name Changed to a New Parent's Without Consent of Birth Parent?
We were married, had a little girl, and divorced in SC. She moved immediately with our child to Virginia when the baby was 2 years old. Currently child is 11 years old. I have not seen my child in 8 years but pay child support monthly, never missing a payment. Just found the EX on Facebook (her profile states that she has been married for 10 years) - she never communicated ...
11/17/2010 | Category: Name Change | State: South Carolina | #23658What are My Speedy Trial Rights in Arizona?
i got a DUI 7/5/10 left the police station the night of the 5th with paper work and never heard anything. it's been 135 days since the DUI. If they don't try me in 180 days. are the charges thrown out?
11/17/2010 | Category: Criminal » Speedy Trial | State: Arizona | #23657How Can I Collect Money From My Deceased Mother's Bank Account in Wisconsin?
My mother recently passed away with no assets except for her checking account which is now frozen. I was the power of attorney, and my name is listed as able to access the checking account, but not as a joint holder. There is only $2000 in the account. Must I hire a lawyer to get the money out?
11/17/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Wisconsin | #23656How Do I Raise a Trespass Defense to a Dog Bite Claim?
i have a question about a trespass defense to a dogbite case in Florida. Someone entered my property without consent and was bitten by my dog. Is there some authority in an ALR or somewhere else that you could help to define what it means to be unlawfully on someones property
11/17/2010 | Category: Real Property » Trespassing | State: Florida | #23655Can I Declare a Homestead in Two Different States?
I actually have two. We own homes in Texas and CA, we are Texas residents. We have a lawsuit pending and want to protect our homes should we lose. Can we homestead both homes?
11/17/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homestead | State: California | #23654Does a Statute of Limitations Apply to an Ultra Vires Act by a Municipal Corporation?
does an ultra vires act by a municipal corporation qualify for statute of limitations? Myproperty demolished without a court order by quasi judicial entity regardless of facts document judge said court had no subject matter jurisdiction because I did not petition for order superintending control, placing onus on me. ruled in favor of village on its motionof summary disposition....
11/17/2010 | Category: Sovereign Immunity | State: Michigan | #23653How Do I Vacate a Default Judgment in Washington if I Was Out of the Country?
I have a legal matter which I have to attend to. I recently got divorced. I was represented very badly in the divorce by the firm. The lawyer who was assigned to my case left the firm and then the lead attorney stepped up to take my case. She was not only hopeless she managed to make things worse. I fired her on November 23rd 2009. I settled my entire bill and had an assuran...
11/17/2010 | Category: Civil Actions » Default Judg... | State: Washington | #23652Are Character Witnesses Allowed at an Arraignment?
I have a friend who recently turned 18 and recently got in trouble with the Tampa police on 11/14/2010 for the first time. He was charged with obstruction of an officer (he ran on foot from the officer. misdemeanor. Class M1) criminal mischief over $1000 (felony. Class F3). He got caught doing graffiti on a building. I am in the army reserves; my question is could I appear with...
11/16/2010 | Category: Criminal » Sentences | State: Florida | #23650How Do I File Criminal Charges Against the Plaintiff's Attorney?
How do I file a criminal complaint against Plantiff's Attorney
11/16/2010 | Category: Criminal | State: Georgia | #23645Can a Subctractor Put a Lien on Property or a Lease for Seismic Testing Services in New York?
In New York state can subcontractor that performs seismic testing for an oil and gas development company acquire a lien for nonpayment of services against either the land or the gas lease covering that land
11/16/2010 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: New York | #23644