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How Do I Expedite a Divorce in Connecticut?
I got married shortly after my first wife of 27 years died; I was grief stricken and vulnerable. I and this second wife never lived together, never shared assets (although I paid her bills often) and we have no children. I filed for divorce over a year ago and have not seen or spoken to her for longer. My attorney keeps charging me fees and my spouse has responded through a law...
09/30/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Connecticut | #18872How is a Claim for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Made?
Is there a specific form that needs to be filed for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?
09/23/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Arizona | #18752Can I Sue a Lawyer for Payments Made on Behalf of My Daughter's Case?
There is a $7,000 credit due to me in my daughter's account with a divorce lawyer. The divorce is case is closed and the attorney refuses to refund the credit. There was no financial agreement signed by neither my daughter nor myself. I paid for all of my daughter's expenses directly to the attorney and he in turn sent me the invoices and requests for retainers. I do not want t...
08/24/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #18222How Do I Find a Pro Bono Attorney for a Bankruptcy?
Hello, I am trying to find a pro bono bankruptcy attorney to take on my mom's case. She has zero assets and about $35,000 in debt. My mom lives with my 85 yr old dad and 48 year old disabled sister and is personally battling colon cancer. I wish that I had the means to help. Can you advise please!
08/22/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: New York | #18202Can I File Pro Se to Remove an Adminsitrator of an Estate?
Do I need a lawyer to file a petition to show just cause to remove my brother as administrator of my mother's estate?
07/30/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Nevada | #17872Is it Unethical for a Lawyer to Represent a Friend in California?
My ex has befriended a family law lawyer and has now hired her, as stated in phone messages, but not on court record. We have a 6 yo son in CA, me 100%custody, 50/50 legal. I found out he takes my son to her house to play with her son and have social evenings with their spouses too. She is leading my son to favor his dad over me and making him more confused. She is trying to he...
07/18/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #17639Is it illegal to impersonate an attorney?
For the past several weeks my wife and I have been deluged with tons of junk mail -- all travel brochures. I'm fairly sure who is doing this and it's becoming a real torment. In desperation, I wrote to 2 of the convention & tourism bureaus in other states. However I led them to believe I was an attorney and that I needed the I.P. address of the computer where the original email...
05/10/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: New Jersey | #16625What type of attorney would I need to start an online email business?
I have idea for new email service on-line. I need lawyer to represent me from day one to protect all concerned. Idea is a winner!
05/03/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Nevada | #16525What must an attorney do to clear themselves of a suspension of an attorney by Threat of Harm?
In a suspension of an attorney by Threat of Harm, is it possible for that attorney to continue representation of clients and what must the attorney do to clear themselves of the offense?
04/29/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: ALL | #16364What type of attorney would handle a claim against my mortgage company for mishandling my account?
My mortgage company has mishandled my account, which caused my credit report to be damaged making it impossible to refinance. I attempted to rectify this problem by contacting the mortgage company numerous times with no success. They either could not figure out the problem or transferred me to the incorrect group. I have kept records showing when I paid my account but they sti...
04/28/2009 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: ALL | #16250