How can I request money back/ sue a lawyer who did not hold to his retainer agreement in a criminal case?

We would need to see the retainer agreement to be able to tell if you have a case. Usually, a retainer agreement is nothing more than a contract...

My ex husband is over $50,000 in arrears of child support. He lives in the state of Utah Can you help me find him?

You can file a UIFSA petition in your county's family court and a county attorney in Utah will pick up the case and pursue him. Realize that you...

Am i considered a victim of domestic violence?

No. The law of domestic violence works in only one direction. Once she gets the jump on you, you lose. You are the 'perpetrator' and that label stays.

Serving Divorce Summons while Temporary Order of Protection in NYS

Most women get a TOP for the express purpose of shielding themselves from a service attempt. A process server can cause her to call cops and you'll...

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In discovery&inspection, is it ok to question the plaintiff about her suicide attempt that took place in December of 2010?

It's okay and the lady's attorney will make great efforts to prevent that suicide attempt from reaching the record in the case. Suicidal parents...

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There is no form. You create your reply using the case caption and if you don't have counsel (which I never suggest), make it an affidavit and sign...

It's a whole new action from buying an index number to filing and serving pleadings to appearing in court and conducting trial.

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Can a lawyer be held responsible for making ethnical comments in court? If so, what is the procedures?where to report?

No. ......................................

I'm divorced and struggling with my bills and paying spousal support. Can I get a reduction in spousal payments?

No. Filling in many gaps in your narrative, you have to show an unforeseen change in circumstances to obtain a reduction in maintenance. This...

Abortion

No. Not at all. Instead, you may face child protective services if anything should happen to the child. Your 'legal' life is beginning and you'll...