If you are just sitting in on a hearing, there will be no criminal check done on you.

What to do in a money lending situation

If you had an agreement that you did not follow through on then, she can take you to court. It sounds like you are saying that you did not agree to...

What can I do to get her money back how do u get his wages garnished

Your mother could file a small claims action. She will have to establish the agreement. She could use his text messages indicating that he owed the...

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Should I have an attorney with me since I will be talking to an attorney? And if so how much does this type of service cost?

If there is an attorney on the other side, it is always good to have an attorney on your side. Having said that, if you are making a statement...

We have someone who wants the apartment we have for rent, but is out of town.

You could have her sign from a distance, however you should require that her signature be notarized to help ensure that she is the one signing and...

Can I ask for legal documentation regarding this so called loan?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You may consider counseling with your husband as this is more of a marital relationship issue than a legal...

It would be helpful to know why you are having to establish that you are emancipated for a job interview. Knowing that might lead to more specific...

What are my illegal options?

You could try calling the hospital and explaining the situation and seeing if they can bill the insurance now. If you had valid insurance at the...

Do lawyers at the NYC Bar Association have a cheaper rate than law firms? Lawyer Rates?

Bar association attorneys may offer a special rate for an initial consultation. After that they each set their own fees. You may be able to...

Can a lawyer collect a retainer and not use it towards the case?

The retainer is generally used for legal services received and when the retainer is exhausted you would pay through future billing. You should...