Walmart Petite Larceny

Based on my past experience with the matter and the consistent comments from my colleagues on Avvo, the chances of you being sued are slim to none.

Child support

You still owe support while you are in prison. If you owe arrears, you are obligated to pay those arrears even if the child has become emancipated....

19 yr old dughter dropt out/doesnt work. She moves out/comes bac. Can child sup b cancelled?

If your daughter is not emancipated then child support will not be terminated prior to her turning 21. From what you have described, your daughter...

How much does this cost for a divorce

You should contact some attorneys in your area to get an estimate. An uncontested divorce with no children and no assets should be much less than...

I filed for divorce in new York , I've only been married for just over a year . I owned my home for 6 years before my marriage.

Its up to you. If you don't like your attorney's response to the situation then you may want to consider retaining another attorney to represent...

How do I appear in court?

From what you have laid out New York would still have jurisdiction over custody. An attorney should be able to appear for you during the initial...

What does facts finding mean

Its a hearing where each side presents their evidence regarding facts that are disputed and the trier of fact (the magistrate in this case) decides...

Judges often work to settle cases and discuss legal issues by having a discussion with the attorneys in chambers.

Do I need an attorney for small claims collection court

You are better off handling a legal dispute with an attorney. You may want to weigh the cost to you if things don't go your way versus the cost of...

I retained a lawyer for a flat rate fee. Now that I've discharged her, she's charging me hourly for her work. Can she do that?

She is entitled to be paid for the services she has rendered. You need to refer to your retainer agreement if there is one between the two of you...