Can a parent of the child I watched withhold my pay because I smoked around their child?

No. You did the work there & they can't refuse to pay you. You are entitled to the agreed pay, and the employers could be liable for further...

Ex-husband not paying spousal support in 3 mos?

The court can't help you without filing the right papers. If he has been ordered to pay support and he has not done so, he is in contempt of...

What happens if someone has a bench warrant and they haven’t turned themselves in yet?

Only when he’s caught. He gets to enjoy the unpleasantness of the arrest and confinement. The merits of the case are usually unaffected. The...

First, never, ever lie. Second, absolutely never lie under oath. That is grounds for a perjury charge which can ruin your life. Third, if you...

Should I send the papers or it is the clerk job to send the papers?

By all means, do it yourself. If you have an order granting alternative service, you must follow it to the letter. Your case is only as safe as...

Can I sue the hospital ?

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father in such a sudden way. Predicting the outcome of any lawsuit is nearly impossible, however. ...

Clever, but no. If you marry someone who chooses to adopt her, then that is feasible. But Maryland law strongly favors legitimacy. That's why we...

When is a statement considered to be falsified?

Telling someone to falsify a record is always a bad idea. There will likely be no legal consequences to you, but this is the kind of thing that...

Take your business elsewhere. That’s about it. You weren’t harmed by the piece of plastic. Just inform the manager. Anything you get out of...

Is there a way to adopt a child that has been in my care for 4 yrs without paying tons of legal fees?

These procedures can actually be very simple. The trick is getting the mother's consent, or showing that you've made a diligent search for her to...