Separated from drug addict spouse, where to start for divorce proceedings and child custody

You should have an attorney for this. You'll need to start a divorce case in Probate & Family Court. He will need to be served. Simultaneously, a...

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Terminating rights of a mentally ill parent

You are not going to terminate rights short of an adoption by a future spouse, but you can seek to restrict or eliminate his visitation. You would...

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I'm wondering how to go about filing some sort of civil liability claim on the town that I was previously employed by.

Use the Find a Lawyer function here to locate and speak to an employment law attorney. If what you say is that straightforward and true, you may...

How successful would a civil suit against the Jefferson County WV Board of Education if I have in writing teacher disparaging me

I doubt you would be successful. Your energy should be focused on getting the child the help he needs, not on a sideshow of an untenable lawsuit.

Buying a car from a buy here pay here

See a local attorney ASAP. Does not sound legal, but does not sound there was much documentation of this transaction.

I have a court hearing for modification of child-support filed by my ex-husband. How do I include contempt?

Well, first check with the clerk of the court to see a) was your contempt properly filed, b) did you get a summons and serve ex with the contempt...

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I moved from a rental and sent the landlord a written demand for the return of my deposit, can I sue for late fees as well?

Whole statute regarding security deposits is here: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=37&art=6A#06A LL has 60 days to return it,...

Take the contract to be reviewed by a local attorney to discuss your options. With the work not being done apparently solely due to cancellations,...

I need a lawyer for help with grandparents rights

You'll need to seek out a family law practitioner in the area to discuss the facts and your options. Please be aware, however, that you do not have...

Is my car financing agreement valid if the dealer did not sign it?

Without seeing the document, it is impossible to answer, but in many contexts, such as real estate loans, promissory notes and financing agreements...