Is it legal for a finance company to call my neighbors?

It is a violation of the fair debt collection act and an invasion of privacy. You might find my legal guide on selecting and hiring a lawyer ...

Does a landlord need to give a signed copy of a 6 month lease to the tenant?

The contract exists whether you have a copy or not. The L can sue you for the unpaid rent. The next time you do not give the deposit until you...

If I moved to New York can I prevent a no fault divorce?

No. Virginia has jurisdiction. You could move to the moon and Va still has jurisdiction. You might find my legal guide on selecting and hiring a...

Will the father of a baby whose mother is on NYS Medicaid be responsible for the medical bills in regards to the birth?

She has the choice of designating no one on the birth certificate. If she designates him, then the court may order a DNA test and order him to pay...

My sister is 56 years old and she should have a guardian. She claims that she is not sick. Can a guardian be appointed to her

In some states the county has a social service for the elderly which will make the application and even appoint one for her if members of the...

If i post on my website my forclosure summons and the answer to that summons that my lawyer wrote, am I violating a copyright?

These are public documents but I would confer with the attorney author to make sure he will allow it. Some times these documents are kept...

Does a school have the right to prohibit parents from having cameras at a production by their children who attend that school?

Yes. Many times the flashes can blind children and cause an injury while they are performing. But this is also a reasonable rule applicable to all...

I live in NJ for more than 5 years, spouse lives in the UK. Been married 2.5 yrs. We need to file an uncontested divorce.

1 NJ now permits divorce based on irreconcialble differences (18 months no longer applies). 2. Yes if you have no children by him and no major...

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Lawyers usually do not back off because it is not easy; they usually back off when they see a lot of work and no award at the end. Can you...

Can I claim my son's daycare expenses on 2009 taxes?

Yes according to the wage guidelines stated in the IRS rules. You might find my legal guide on selecting and hiring a lawyer helpful. You might...