What is the cut-off in filing motions before trial?

It's up to the court. Usually after a few appearances and conferences (at least in New York), the court will set the schedule for trial and any...

Please tell me what can i do can i get sole custody and a restraining order.

You need to see an attorney who practices in Family Court and file a custody petition which will define the legal and physical rights of each...

Is this illegal?

You didn't say what the term of the lease is. If you are within the one year, the landlord cannot renege on the deal and require a new lease or...

How can I break a lease under these conditions with as minimual financial responsibility as possible?

Find another tenant with a suitable credit rating and otherwise qualified who will assume the lease the remainder of the term. Your lease may...

WHAT CAN WE DO? IT IS REALLY PUTTING A LOT OF STRESS IN OUR FAMILY.

You need to speak with an attorney and bring an action to quiet title and for an injunction and declaratory relief that there is a valid easement...

Would a typical judge grant a withdraw motion this close to trial? help to show up at the hearing and say i just gave $X?

Has the attorney made a motion? What does your retainer agreement say? A motion will usually not be granted on the eve of trial, but the thing I'm...

What should I do? What can I do legally?

Well, if you look at your retainer agreement, it probably says you retained a firm, not an individual attorney. You probably have faith in that...

Agree with Mr. Schuyler regarding careful reading of the lease terms and oral promises not being binding, but it also may be worth checking with...

Selected as the best answer

It's kind of like "you're fired"/"I quit". Topic changed from "business" to "ethics" (attorney disciplinary rules)

Can neighbor "A" prevent getting into lawsuit by giving Quit Claim deed of ownership of the road to another neighbor?

He can stay out of the lawsuit by doing nothing, or simply letting one of the owners he agrees with appear for him and represent his interests....