Can I divorce my Spanish wife in Canada, even though I have a marriage certificate from Spain?

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I like to file a federal law suit in federal court. Where do I obtain legal document. Whats first step? Thank You !!

First step is ascertaining whether you have a claim which can be heard in federal court. This is no sport for amateurs: hire a lawyer to counsel...

People think that there is something magic about the spelling of their name or other identifying information. On Avvo people ask all the time...

Is it discriminatory if an employer is prohibited from accepting an application from a family member for an advertised position?

Is it discriminatory? Absolutely. Is it UNLAWFULLY discriminatory? No. Employers discriminate all the time on the basis of merit, education,...

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If a bank refuses to redeem my coins for their actual value,can I initiate a lawsuit?

Your question makes no sense. A cent is not a dollar. It is one one-hundredth of a dollar. You have erroneously listed the practice area as...

How do I collect my artwork from a gallery whos owner has become ill.

Hiring counsel to communicate with the other side in a contractual dispute can cause the other side to realize that the situation is serious and...

What is the burden of proof if you're being accused of violating a statute with multiple clauses?

As a general principle of law, in criminal matters the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of the charged...

Can someone be lawfully terminated from a current position if their employer was informed about another termination elsewhere?

Not unlawful on the facts you state. As a general principle of law, a private employer who employs someone at will may lawfully terminate the...

My dad left us kids 100,000 life insurance and when my grandma found out she made my dad sign it over to her when he was dieing.

Should you consult a lawyer? Yes.

If you are not allowed to leave the workplace, and you are not an "exempt" employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, employer must pay...