My father has Asbestos related Mesothelioma, and has hired a firm for representation.Should I sign a contract that has been sent

without seeing it, I would be confident it is. New York attorneys in most cases must provide such a writing, and if you are dealing with any...

Someone took payments for a boat for sale without titles, and won't finish the deal. Is this fraud?

I think you are right in the implication that seller doesn't want to pay the lien. I would send him a letter, or better yet have an attorney...

How can I get a divorce without a lawyer?

If he has money, I wonder if you could make a motion for the judge to make your husband your legal expenses? And for that, you do need a lawyer.

Is it legal for the police to drive my car, and park it behind a grocery store when I was arrested for DUI while sleeping in it?

I would be much more concerned with the charge itself. You are going to have to get a good attorney that handles this type of case and have him...

Selling a house; ex is refusing to sign paperwork to remove name from deed. What can we do?

It's a shame, but I know of no way to compel someone to do something like this without getting a court involved. Do you know the reason for her...

A Kentucky colleague might wish to correct me, but I would bet that it means that since you answered the summons, they won't permit the filing of...

Can a landlord include criminal allegations in a EVICTION NOTICE "Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property" -

The landlord can't bring criminal charges against you, he is not a District Attorney. He could sue you civilly for assault, however. ...

Small motorcycle loan I co-signed is shown defaulted on my credit report. I wasn' t contacted that payments werent being made.

Not really, no. I agree it's not particularly fair to you, but I don't think you can do much about that. If you co-sign, and the loan...

Received judgment in my favor for small claims case. How long until I receive my money?

You might be waiting a very long time. There is no definite way to say. It depends who the defendant is, and if he is willing and able to pay...

Is it legal for me to send my sister to pick up personal items since I reside in a different State?

Your sister can be your agent to carry out your wishes,. But as a courtesy you would notify the parents so they know what to expect.