In a wrongful death lawsuit, can joint/marital assets be seized to compensate for damages if couple was unmarried at incident?

this is a procedurally technical issue that you raise that can differ from state to state. Generally, in many jurisdictions, an asset that belongs...

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Is it possible to sue the mother of my child for exposing me and my girlfriends personal business on a social network?

On the one hand, if she is telling people your daughter and/or you have not just a "disease" but one that is viewed socially as vile , such as a...

What should I do?

In "slip and fall" cases, the property owner/possessor is not liable for an accident such as yours unless it can be proven that it either created...

Can I sue Kmart because I slept on a wet floor that had no sign on it?

The answer to your question is "maybe". A successful "slip and fall" action requires proof that the store personnel either created the condition...

In a joint bank account set up for convieniene (elderly immobile mother) can daughter withdraw assets . 9

Initially, a "joint account" is presumed to be the joint property of both named account holders, so each has a right of access. However, If this...

Do I need to find an attorney

There is a difference between not paying a bill, which becomes a civil debt owed, or where a check unintentionally bounced due to poor bookkeeping...

I need to know if what a doctor wrote on my physical could be considered defamation of character. He is not my usual doctor.

You went to him for his professional opinion, but unfortunately for you did not get what you were expecting. A diagnosis or professional opinion...

Is there any CPLR or other rule, case law, or practice that covers the length (in pages) that a civil complaint should be?

There is no statute setting forth a requirement as to the "length" of a complaint., however, it is just as dangerous to put in too much as it is to...

What do I have to do to sue a hospital for my son dieing?

Your question is somewhat unclear and missing important facts. Initially, are you indicating that your son was born on 7/16/11 and then died later...

Involved in 4 car crash in feb. person died who was at fault. Not getting any answers

It is not clear what you are looking to accomplish. If your inquiry relates solely to regaining possession of your truck, which was apparently...