I was suspended for slapping a classmate on the rear end. I heard charges could be pressed. Does this mean jail time?

The slap is, technically, assault and battery to the extent it constitutes an unconsented-to touching causing harm or offense. If deemed to be...

My husband and I own a dog together we not getting along he took the dog to his mothers. Can I get it from her? We live in PA

Pets are property and belong to the party who can prove valid ownership. If the dog was adopted from a shelter or bought from a breeder, there...

What is my responsibility on ex-husband's mortgage?

Allocation of assets and debts is part of a divorce, addressed in the separation agreement. The terms of that agreement should control. That the...

How do I know if a lawyer is legitimate ?

A call to the Michigan Bar Association should confirm whether this individual is admitted to practice in your state and for how long. It would also...

My mom took out a home equity loan so that my brother could put some money down on his house; he has been making the payments.

Per your statement, both parties to the loan are now deceased. This means their respective estates are responsible for the balance left on the...

If a co-signer of an auto loan dies before the loan is repaid, and the loan payments are two months in arrears, is the excutrix

The purpose of a co-signer is to provide sufficient security for a loan where the other party alone is inadequate. This means the co-signor is...

What is neighbors legal responsibility from his dogs killing my puppy?

My colleague is correct; pets are property. I am not aware of any court which has yet held that what you were subjected to constitutes an...

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Can someone take you to small claims court if you've been making monthly payments?

There would seem to be no basis for filing an action, IF you have been making payments as agreed; i.e., the agreed amount, paid each month. If you...

Your dog was neither on your property nor under your control. It attacked another dog while running loose. Therefore, you are solely and wholly...

Upon mutual agreement on termination, my empoyer threatened me. "You don't know what I can do to you if you bad mouth me/my co.

What specifically do you seek recourse for? You state that there was "mutual agreement on termination," so you are clearly no longer employed....