Can my brother beat this statutory rape charge ?

This is the type of question that can not be easily answered in this forum. Only after a through consultation with an experienced criminal defense...

Am I able to include rent due in my bankruptcy if my boyfriend and I are both listed on the lease? He is not currently employed.

If you want to continue residing in your present rented premises, the rent arrears cannot be discharged (eliminated) by filing a Chapter 7...

I need to file for divorce. I also need to file bankruptcy. Which should I file first?

If you have large joint debt with your current spouse, it may make sense for the two of you to file a joint bankruptcy first to eliminate the issue...

I was served court papers for an old debt. I was wondering if I can file bankrupcy and include it?

As long as this is an outstanding debt as of the date you file your bankruptcy petition, it may properly be included in your list of creditors.

Can a green card be obtained thru the new gay (DOMA) marriage laws in New Jersey j or Massachusetts ?

Yes. I filed one of the first same sex spousal petitions in New Jersey and can report that it was processed, handled and approved no differently...

I have a Florida license and got a speeding ticket in Georgia. Do the points go on my record in FL?

Yes. Pursuant to the Interstate Compact you will receive two points on your Fl license.

Can a landlord garnish my wages , same case different jobs twice

If your landlord has obtained a civil court judgment against you then he certainly is within his rights to seek a wage garnishment. If you quit one...

Court order judgment against 3 tenants . 1 of 3 tenant filed BK after judgment . Can the 2 be held liable for the judgment?

No. Thee is no co-debtor stay in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The other judgment debtors remain jointly and severally liable on the debt.

It is unethical for an attorney to fail to keep a client properly apprised as to the status of his case. Lawyers have been disciplined for failure...

My question is on unreasonable attorney fees. I hired an out of state attorney to negotiate a buyout of inherited property.

I recommend that you send the attorney a certified letter with all of your allegations clearly and specifically set forth. I'd give the attorney a...