What rights do i have when someone is slandering me, my husband, and my kids

Tough situation. Of course you have the "right" to hire an attorney and file suit. If the language is horrific, you might even be able to...

Can collection agancies take you to court and ganish your wages?

The answer to your question is yes. Be sure you hire a local attorney that will actually handle your case instead of just taking your money.

I attended a magistrate court case with my attorney to plead not guilty on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge.

Ask your attorney this question. No one on here is going to have a better answer than the Attorney ready representing you.

How much time will a first time offender get for burglary at age 17

Short Answer: It depends. Long Answer: Many factors will determine what the actual sentence is such as prior history, character, other life...

Is this situation considered theft by taking?

Not theft by taking from the facts as you've stated them as there does not seem to be any intent to deprive the person of the property. If the...

How can custody be taken from a parent and given to another without being served with papers for court?

You need to see an attorney. This forum really can't address this type of issue. If your case is one that involves Douglas County, then feel...

Domestic violence jury trial

You need to make sure your partner has a good attorney. Depending on what court his case is before, he may have the opportunity for pretrial...

Required Documents to be produced, can this document be sent directly from me "Pro Se" to the defendent in previously filed case

You need to send docs directly to opposing counsel, and then file Certificate of Discovery with Clerk.

My brother had joint custody of his 2 children and their mother is trying to keep them from him. What should he do?

Your brother should contact a an attorney that practices family law in Douglas County and ask for an initial consultation. If he doesn't know who...

Theft by taking means you took something that didn't belong to you with the intent to deprive the owner of the "thing". Depending on the value of...