Can I hire a private investigator

You can hire a private investigator at any time. The only real question is whether you should.

My former employer wont verify termination for federal housing verification

There is no legal requirement for the employer to cooperate. Contact them and ask them to do this for you.

My name is on my parent's house. They sold it in 2013 & purchased a new home (no mortg). What do I need to file my taxes?

With as little information as you provided here, I would state no, unless the house was an investment property. Look to capital gains rules. The...

Bodily and Uninsured

Legally there is no bar to settling unde the limits. However, your insurance company (all insurance companies) have a right to subrogation. This...

If I was charged with assault and battery and the judge dismissed the case. Then next day defendent calls job says I was convict

The very first issue that I try to resolve with my clients is ability to pay. If the person who called is "judgment proof" (no assets to go after...

Has anyone heard of or dealt with Proactive Legal Services?

Many of these firms try to convince people that they are nonprofits trying to help people. the rub is that they then charge a fee for simple...

The police do need to obtain a warrant to compel you to provide a DNA sample. Do not believe any person who may inform you that you have nothing t...

My toilet has been broken for three days and my landlord won't fix it. Can I hire a plumber & deduct the cost from my rent?

I agree with above. Make sure that the letter gives the landlord a deadline to fix the problem.

I was falsly accused of video taping a neighbor or taking pictures. Is this legal? This a False Accusation is it criminal?

Video taping a person in public (or viewable on public land) is not illegal if you did not tape sound. It is not illegal and the person may have...

Should I file any form when receive a wire transfer ?

IRS as it may be taxablea as a gift. Keep all documentation to safeguard against any posssible problems with the Patriot Act.