Aug 2008 In the original divorce I signed up to pay support for our two children. In March 2009 she entered her third rehab

You haven't said what it is you're seeking in court, so it's hard to tell what points you need to make.

Ok i was wondering what exactly makes trademarks confusingly similar..?

If the marks look similar they may be found to be confusing to the public, in other words, someone looking at your mark may think your products are...

Is there a way to protect art without copywrite?

No. But you may not understand the copyright law fully. A copyright is created, automatically, the moment you create your art in a medium from...

How big of a difference does charging money make for fan fiction?

Whether you are charging money or not makes no difference in a company's determination of whether you are infringing on their copyright(s). It does...

Is legal action always preceded by a Cease and Desist letter?

Not necessarily.

Can I sue for Defamation with Malice?

Not under those facts. If there are others, you should discuss them with a local attorney.

I am looking for a lawyer in Illinois who can take a defamation of character case on contingency

Use the "find a lawyer" tab on the upper left. But the specific words used and their context will be important - as will be the question of whether...

Do I have a defamation case?

You should consult a local attorney. However remember that the cost of such litigation is high, the likelihood of recovery not always substantial,...

You should check with a lawyer in Texas, but generally within the workplace there are limitations on defamation actions that include immunity for...

I need a lawyer to write a cease and desist letter to some one who has been spreading runors and false acts about me

You word it politely, but at the end of the day there is no "nice" way to write a cease and desist letter.