Will I go to jail for a first time shoplifting offense and no record at all? I'm a 44 yr old female, lives in Md. I'm very scar.

In my experience, it would be unusual but having an attorney can minimize the likelihood. it is fact specific.

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

The most difficult part of your case will be navigating the court system especially if serving your spouse will be difficult. Think of an...

What are the benefits and the difference between a lawyer and a public defender?

You need to qualify for a PD. While deciding if you are going to hire private counsel, you should apply for a PD so you don't end up with no lawyer...

No. A summons is way to require your appearance without coercion while a warrant will cause your arrest and then likely some bail requirement to...

If my husband files for bankruptcy, how does that affect me and our 2 non-minor children who live with us?

Is the car current? The bk should not affect you but it could. Your husband should have a lawyer and you should go to meeting and ask your...

If my co-sponsor don't want to help my family financially now that we have our Green Cards, what can we do legally?

I think this may be an immigration question.

Can bankruptcy court use my projected income for filing chapter 7 or 13?

You are playing a shell game because if you take home so much income that you will owe you need to include how much money you need to save each...

My spouse assaulted me about a year ago, I got a restraining order against her .can I get a divorce?

Besides getting an attorney? No, but there is lots you can do to mess it up.

Do bankruptcy courts view student loan debt as consumer or non-consumer debt?

not in mine. feel free to use google scholar to research your question.

Question?

depends on whether you reaffirmed the debt