What constitutes breach of contract

I agree with my colleagues. It is unrealistic to expect solid answers to unique contract disputes in this public forum. Typically, the purchase and...

Should I foreclose and declare bankruptcy sell at below what I owe or give back deed

Sorry to hear about your illness. Most important thing is to get the medical attention you need. You may give back the deed (known as a deed in...

I am in financial debt where I need to file for bankruptcy. At the moment I am on time with my bills but it's drying my saving.

Good questions, but there are many moving parts to a chapter 7 bankruptcy that cannot be easily answered in this public forum. Cash flow, income...

Are these the routine steps/parts/elements of a civil suit?

You are a quick study regarding the building blocks. Hire an attorney who knows how to but the story together and advocate effectively on your...

What does a settled preliminary conference mean?

"Settled preliminary conference" could mean that discovery or scheduling issues were resolved at the conference. Or something different. You need...

Personal injury case

Pretrial conferences--also called preliminary conferences, status conferences and scheduling conferences--are part of what is required to set...

In all seriousness, would trial by combat still be valid in New York?

Only in comic books is trial by combat still permitted to resolve disputes.

Am I responsible to repay a student loan my wife co-signed for and I was not consulted about?

Speak with your domestic relations attorney immediately about this question. Many facts are unknown. Your divorce decree offers you some...

When taking oral deposition can defendants lawyer ask questions which violate my privacy?

Lawyers are entitled to ask background and "pedigree" questions at a deposition. Your own lawyer will have the experience and training to know how...

Hire a lawyer to confirm your suspicions of doctored evidence. S/he will have an expert review the photographs (and digital files) for proof of...