Both c. 209A and c. 258E state that the proceedings are civil but violations are criminal. The language of the sections in each statute on this...

Depends what the order exactly says. Contempt requires a knowing and willful violation of a clear and unambiguous order. Seems to me that the order...

Doing some quick research, WV does have a process for involuntary commitment for addiction, WV Code Chapter 27, Article 5. I would reach out to a...

If you did not sign one, the only possibility is that someone forged your name to one. Since the document would have to be notarized, unless the...

Of course someone can proceed in court under a false identity if they are good at the deception. When simply filing a case in court, there is no...

You are a beneficiary. What you do next depends on what stage the probate proceeding is at and the reason why nothing is being distributed. It may...

Commercial tenancies don't have the same rules that apply to residential tenancies, but the residential rules are a good idea to follow. So,...

1. Be sure you file the return of service from the sheriff with the court, so you prove he was served. 2. If you do nothing, eventually you'll...

These are questions for his attorney.

A "possibility date" means nothing. You owe for rent, or use & occupancy, for every day you are there. You don't get to live period for free...