If I mail a money order of 25$ for a open container in the park will it dismiss my case?

When you pay the fine, you are admitting that you are guilty, and that's the end of the matter. If you don't pay the fine, then you MUST respond...

Yes, it means they are ready. In a civil case, it is filed along with a Note of Issue. Together, they tell the court system that all discovery...

You will have to have your child support order reviewed by a local attorney to be sure, but based upon the brief facts you've stated above, I do...

If I get married I'm 76 years old do I have to notify Social Security I plan to keep my name

Congratulations, and best of luck to you in your marriage! Although you are not required to send out notices of your marriage to friends, family...

Oral Surgeon Abandoned patient after extraction, did not fwd to new dentist, refused to see me

You have to consult with a local attorney to know for sure whether you have a malpractice case that is likely to be economically viable. You can...

Can my father give me custody of my brother and sister?

I'm sorry for your loss. You should speak with a local attorney to discuss more details of your situation, but generally speaking, yes, you could...

Surgical error during lumbar fusion in 2010 now have confirmed L5 S1 nerve damage in both legs. Negligence or Malpractice??

A review of your medical records by a knowledgable attorney is really the only way to know whether you may have a medical malpractice claim. You...

You should speak with a local attorney. You can search the attorney profiles here on Avvo for an attorney in your area. Contact two or three to...

Does he get to make medical decisions for her?

If you are not married to the father and you have no plans to be married to him, then there is no legal presumption that he is the father. That...

Can anyone tell me why a expert surgeon who specializes in one particular field would not put on paper what he actually told us

Unfortunately, just because the doctor was willing to tell YOU his opinion, doesn't mean he wants to tell the whole world, which is what he would...