Is there a legal maximum percentage a lawyer can charge as a contengent?

That's legal, although many lawyers charge less. Since some cases are more complex than others, and some attorneys get better results than others,...

Do I need to go to court and establish paternity or can I get a notarized letter from my girlfriend stating I am the father?

A notarized letter is worthless. Until and unless you legitimize the children in court you have no legal rights about them at all. Given the fact...

You are in the class of people who is required by law to receive notice. If you sign, the will can be probated without further service on you. ...

How much is a good amount to settle a personal injury claim?

It sounds like you are about to be ripped off by the insurer. While I need details that amount sounds low. Insurers pay far more to represented...

Ex charged up high balances on credit cards in my name. I did not know. Scary breakup, so I left country. Creditors could not

Creditors don't have to find you to sue you. They can sue you by publication, and many years from now, when they do find you, they could seize...

Can drop a custody case without opposing council charging legal fees.

Your case is unclear but it sounds like a judge has already assessed legal fees against you. If taht is true, you owe them regardless of what you...

I received a mortgage modification and then 6 months later I was told I was denied, what can I do?

The answer depends on the one thing you didn't tell us. If you received a PERMANENT mortgage modification in writing, then you need to get a...

How do I go about terminating the absent father's rights in Georgia?

There is usually no such thing as relinquishing rights. The right to be supported belongs to teh child and it is highly unlikely that a court...

I was named executor in will, judged unfit, my lawyer did bad job representing me, lost case and being sued for everything I own

You have a complicated situation where no one without seeing all the pleadings and paperwork can answer you. If you don't already have counsel,...

Do I and my family receive an heir' s share if he died before the estate of his step-mother is distributed?

The answer depends on the will that left property to Keith. I'd have to read that to answer you. You may or may not be entitled to anything...