I have a lawsuit against me for $20000.00 which I cannot afford to pay, if bankruptcy is and option how much would it cost?

There's not enough information here to truly evaluate whether or not you qualify for a particular chapter of bankruptcy. Schedule some time with...

What should we say in a background verification form when the case disposition is NOLLE PROSEQUI? I was given citation.

Respond with a "no." The case was dismissed. Therefore you were not convicted, and you did not plea to the charges. You should consider getting the...

I'm 17 and live in the sate of Maryland my boyfriend\ baby father is 36 we have been together over a year.

STOP POSTING ON AVVO! The situation you described could absolutely result in a statutory rape conviction against the father. Both of you need to...

My case was stetted and was supposed to be nol pross'd after a year. Year is up. Now my lawyer wants $1000 to write the letter

Honestly, it depends on how the initial retainer was worded. If it were me, I would definitely ask for a new retainer and more money to do the...

I had PBJ and my probation ended a year ago. Can this effect me getting a job at Best Buy?

No one here can tell you whether or not Best Buy is going to do a background check. If you're concerned about it being on your record, you could...

As the owner of a small business in Maryland, is there a way to find out if a potential client has filed lawsuits in the past?

Theres a tool called the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Google it, and use it. Good luck.

Non-compete agreement

Search for an attorney who practices either business, employment or contracts law. Mostly, if they do one, they do the others. While many attorneys...

Assuming that this is the first time that this has happened, what you are looking for as an outcome (dismissal) should be very attainable with...

If a protective order is attached to a domestic violence case if the case is dismissed will the protective order go away

I think Mr. Koslow is reading your question differently than I am. He is correct to say that if the final protective order was denied than it is...

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Protective order filed against me. One week after i filed charges and protective order

I've seen your post in various forms a few times now. Get an attorney. NOW! They can help you. You cannot adequately defend yourself without one....