My lease is up 8/10 - just received letter asking if i'm renewing for another year - if i sign it and say yes, is this binding?

It is binding to a certain degree. If you say you're renewing, and then later change your mind, you may be liable for any costs the landlord has...

Custody

Since there is no formal custody order then you and your exhusband are free to modify custody time and come to any agreement that the two of you...

A father may "sign away his rights" to some degree, but he cannot sign away his obligations. If a father terminates his parental rights to a...

How do I get full custody of my children.

You can file a custody petition in family court to attempt to get full custody. From the facts you listed it sounds like the mother may not even...

What grounds and what retrobution might I have for an unrelated injury during a surgery?

This certainly may be a malpractice issue. There are a number of follow up questions I'd have to ask, such as: 1. What was the extent and nature...

Can one still be arrested for a crime after the charges have been dropped?

While it depends on the specific fact situation, charges can certainly still be brought after they're dropped. If a judgment of "not guilty" has...

I was assaulted in a man's vehicle that I had 5 dates with, in his van, out in front of my house. can I sue for medical bills?

I agree with the above answer. Did you file a police report after the assault? Were pictures taken of the injuries or bruises?

My legal rights as a umarried father

Our firm handles quite a bit of custody disputes, and you certainly can file a motion for custody. The court looks at custody disputes by...

Divorced 1982 in NJ. Judge granted permanent alimony. Ex stopped pmts 4/2009. What will judge decide & will I have to pay costs

Since he retired he may have a case for a reduction in alimony due to changed circumstances in his life. However, as he has not filed yet for the...

Who do I hold responsible for the medical bills?

This could be a case of "negligence supervision" on the part of the homeowner. If this is true, then then homeowner's insurance would be...