WHY was it confiscated, and have you followed up with a phone call to determine the procedures for getting it back. This is someting you could most...

Friend needs guardianship of adult mentally ill child,does she need a lawyer,what cost in chicago area

A Court Hearing is required to adjudge someone a "guardian" of a mentally ill person. This is NOT something you should attempt without the...

Can my son go to his fathers school district?

You need to reasearch the rules of your particular school district. Generally, school districts require that students ACTUALLY reside in the...

Contract paralegals (independent contractors) are common. Nothing at all wrong with it. The reason he wants to do it this way is that so he does...

In order for me to remain employed, I must sign a non-compete contract. Is this enforceable?

Non compete clauses are VERY common and are legal in most states. They must be reasonable in length of time in which you can't compete (a year or...

$5,000 is not an unreasonable retainer for a quality lawyer who has every intention of defending the case vigorously, and not plea bargaining it.

Can a 22 year old get a 16 year old pregnant, even if he gets a approval from parents. Can he get in trouble? I

The age of consent in Florida is 18. This means that anyone above the age of 18 may consensually engage in sexual intercourse with anyone of any...

I received a $750.00 check from insurance adjuster for pain and suffering can i hire a lawyer for more, because they told me she

If you signed a Release for the check, you are probably out of luck. If the check has Release language on it (as often happens with small...

How long do I have to sue a surgeon for medical malpractice?

A medical malpractice action for injury or death must be brought within one year from the date the claimant discovered the negligent act, but no...

Im being sued in a frivilous lawsuit for personal injury. The judge has issued an osc ; why should not be dismissed; is there a

If there is an Order to Show Cause, presumably the Judge is going to address this issue tomorrow... depending on the stage of your case, if the...