I am being sued over unpaid medical bills for $4476 do I have to pay the full amount and what are my rights?I live in R.I.

To give you direction with this matter, an attorney would have to understand your overall financial situation and I would not suggest divulging...

I'm really sorry that you are going through this. There may be a couple of things you can do to get the stent removed and whatever treatment you...

I am the legal guardian and custodian of two of my nieces ages 11 and 12. Can the biological father easily get custody?

This is a pretty complex situation. A natural parent has certain rights to their children unless a court removes or restricts those rights. The...

How can i regain from my ex husband the monetary money awarded to me. i am in a state that has no jurisdiction in his state

You should have a discussion with one or more of us here on Avvo directly. Depending on the states involved, it is usually just a case of...

You don't necessarily lose your license because of an accident. It depends on the circumstances, the severity of the accident and your driving...

What rights do I have being an ex parte in a 11 year relationship? nothing in my name. No joint accounts. with a house involved

Common law marriage is recognized in RI, but certain criteria must be met in order for a common law marriage to exist. If those criteria are met,...

Can I collect monies owed on my own

There is probably no legal impediment to your collecting it on our own. However, hiring an attorney will ensure that you do not prejudice yourself...

Do UK laws regarding bankruptcy take precedence over US law when it comes to paying wages due?

I think you need to speak to an attorney about this, if the money in question justifies it. This questions is a little more complicated than the...

If my son's father was to willfully sign over his legal rights as a father, would the judge grant me all legal rights?

The father of your child can agree to give you sole custody and possession, but that is not permanent and is subject modification by the court if...

I have a 5 yr old daughter can I move her out of the state if an opportunity arises

It would be very risky to just move the child out of state without a court order. If you think that the father's behavior is inappropriate or...