How do I write a petition to the court to order my brother to go to rehab?

In Massachusetts, when somebody is either a danger to himself/herself and/or others, there is a section (Section 35 proceeding) in the law that...

What kind of Lawyer argues for the family when Department of Human Services are involved? Is it a Family Lawyer?

When you graduate law school, you are free to practice whatever law that you wish with the exception of Patent law, which has a different bar...

Property given during a romantic relationship are generally considered gifts. I agree with my colleague, if your ex boyfriend has no right to be...

Can I sue my sister to compel her to tell the truth in a family matter? I want her to admit she lied about me and closure.

If someone is telling lies about you to other people and it causes you to suffer financially, etc... that is slander. A documented admission is a...

They are trying to evict me for disturbing this one neighbor by being loud outside a couple of times.

From the landlords perspective, you have never complained about your neighbor's noise. Without this notice, the landlord is left to assume that...

Do I need a lawyer ?? My ex gfbroke my nose during an arguement and I didnt press charges ...

Neither one of you should be in the same place if there are restraining orders in place. It is important that you realize (and she realize) that a...

I finish my probation what do i have to do next

I would ask your probation officer what you need to do and stay out of trouble.

Stop false harassment restraining orders

The best thing that you could do is to document everything and stay as far away from the woman as possible. If you do not have a child with the ex...

Intoxication and duress if proven will void a contract. For more information, contact a Texas attorney.

What happens if ex spouse is to refinance the marital home by a certain date per Judgement of Divorce and he doesn't?

The terms of your judgment required your ex spouse to refinance before 2 years was up and he didn't so he is in contempt. I would file a complaint...