We were sued, not notified, then found guilty as we were not in court to defend the claims. How is this legal?

Notify your insurance carrier immediately. You can make an application to the court to vacate the default judgment, but you need to make your...

Small claims court

You can ask, but you won't get it. Your time as a pro se litigant doesn't count towards "legal fees." Even if it did, you would need a written...

Husband served me Summons with Notice for divorce on 2/7/13. Can he stop paying household bills like water and electric?

I hope you already have an attorney. If you do, you should be asking them any questions you have. If you don't have an attorney, you NEED one...

Defendent's answer mine was verified and filed 112 days ago but no responce from plantiff issued to anybody what do I file now?

Your question is unclear. It sounds like you are one of multiple defendants? It's also not clear if you are concerned about the pleadings or a...

Is there a way that I can sue someone for using my personal information for buying a house and now that that someone cannot pay

Your best bet is to consult in person with a local litigation attorney. Bring all of your documentation with you.

Can I get my ring back ? Part 2

A lot depends on the particulars. Did you give the ring to your husband? Did you know he was pawning it? Did your father-in-law have the ticket...

A deposition was filed on me claiming that i gave someone a fake 100 dollar bill.

Just because someone claims in a deposition that you did something doesn't mean that the DA will necessarily file charges. Your best bet is to...

Selected as the best answer

Questions like this cannot be adequately answered in this forum. The short answer is "possibly." However, an answer that you can rely on depends...

Is there a time limit to a ruling in a divorce case

If you were not properly served, you should be able to vacate the default and reopen the case. You will best be able to accomplish this with the...

If the natural parent passes away, and the 17 YO wishes to remain with the step-parent, does the stepparent have any rights?

That is a tough situation I'm sorry to hear you are in. You should definitely consult with a local family law attorney. Although you may not have...