My landlord gave me extra money when he returned my security deposit, can I keep it?

It depends on whether it was just a "mistake" or not. Keep in mind your deposit also should be accumulating 5% interest so depending on how long...

Do I have grounds to seek an order from superior Ct. that will make the Defendant in my civil case return to be deposed?

If you are unsure about some basic procedural issues like this, then I hate to say it but you REALLY need an attorney. If the person is a party,...

Do do I have a lawsuit??

Whether or not you have any lawsuit requires more knowledge of the facts surrounding the case. As a practical matter, suing a prior seller for...

Why can my abuser who is on probation admit to the assault and end up with a CWAF?

Unfortunately, and the prosecutor or victim advocate in the DA's office should have explained this to you, YOU are not a party to the criminal...

Can I do a change of venue for custody to MA from MO if I have lived here for a year and a half?

If you already have attorneys they are really the only ones that can effectively give you any advice on how they see your specific case going.

There is nothing you can do to FORCE a town to enforce local ordinances. Selective enforcement based on resources is, unfortunately, a fact of...

Can I change my children’s last name?

You cannot file anything on behalf of your 19 year old. The 19 year old is not a minor and would have to apply for themselves. Because he or she is...

I need to prove I'm next of kin to close a bank account for my decease mother and younger sister's joined bank account.

This is not something you get, this is something you have to create. An affidavit is just a signed statement stating what is true, usually...

Can I sue for defamation of character ?

I agree that this accusation by itself is not really something you can sue for. You would have to prove that you actually suffered damages from the...

Why would a father have to go to a deposition prior to a child custody hearing?

There are a variety of tactical reasons to depose someone starting with knowing what they intend to say at the hearing or to get him on record...