Defamation case

I strongly encourage you to retain an attorney. If the matter is important to you, emotionally or economically, you should get the assistance of...

Can i be issued a warrant for failing to go to a civil matter or do i just owe...

Yes, the plaintiff will likely issue a civil arrest warrant in the event that a payment hearing is scheduled and you fail to appear. Hire an...

If I proceed, how will the other party be served or is that something I do?

It sounds as though you are contemplating a divorce. If the divorce will be contested, and you are going to be filing a complaint for divorce, you...

If you need the assistance of an attorney, you will have to pay for it. If there is a disparity in earning between you and your spouse, it may be...

What are my rights as a tenant when the landlord wants me to pay for regular building maintenance?

The landlord is required to provide and maintain heat in the unit. Absent some contract provision to the contrary, I don't think the landlord has...

Can a credit card company charge you for account that has been closed 5 years ago?

This may be an attempt by the debt collector to collect money to which they are not entitled. It is also possible that you made some sort of...

Can my fiance's ex get a harassment order with no proof?

With 'no' proof? Certainly not. But a person's testimony under oath is a form of proof. It sounds as though she has already violated your court...

Security bond

I think I can help. If you are looking for a preliminary injunction, the court may require you to post a bond. It sounds like you are not being...

Case Management Conference

My guess is that the clerk entered default for the defendant's failure to appear. You still need to request that judgment enter. How you go about...

Should i have received interest on last month's rent in addition to security deposit

Yes, you should have received interest. You also should have received a sworn statement regarding deductions from the security deposit. ...