The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine which provides, among other things, that suit cannot be maintained on certain classes of contract unless...

What are the components of a Civil Right Lawsuit filed in Federal Court?

The link below gives a good summary of what civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 are all about. California is in the Ninth Circuit,...

Wrongful Termination.

There's more to "wrongful termination" than the absence of a good reason. Most employees hold employment at will, which means they can be...

Employment Discrimination.

Use the "find a lawyer" tab above to find employment discrimination counsel in your local area. Good luck!

What are the components of a Civil Right Lawsuit filed in Federal Court, against a private citizen?

When you say you are a victim of a civil rights violation, and then you describe the facts, you lead me to wonder whether you understand the...

We have been divorced 22 years, his back in the philippines can he get married again under Philippine law celia

I will be very surprised if you encounter a lawyer on Avvo who can advise you on the particulars of Philippine law.

The law doesn't care how a child was conceived, i.e., intentionally or accidentally, so much as it cares about the well-being and support of the...

Social Security Disability funds may be garnished to pay for delinquent federally guaranteed student loans. See link below.

What would a court's decision be regarding a thumb print in a notary journal that does not belong to the purported signer?

Generally a notary's responsibilities include making sure the signer of a document is in fact the person he or she claims to be. General...

Can a 18 year old female date a 15 year old female in the state of Florida?

Avvo provides people who have real situations with legal consequences to ask lawyers for general information. It's not for general talk about...