The more time you give a lawyer to prepare, the better. If you wait til the last minute, the attorney will not have time to prepare, contact the...

How do I go about getting legal custody

Given your facts, you may want to consider a temporary guardianship. Contact a local family law attorney (See "Find a Lawyer") above. Best of...

How can I get reimbursed?

Before you file suit, you can try to contact their insurance company to file a claim. There are letters that would have to be sent to get this...

Do I have to pay child support if i have signed my rights away to that child?

I agree with both of my fellow attorneys on this matter. Taking it a step further, until you legitimate the child you have no real rights to your...

Is it ever a good idea to rent or lease a home to buy?

I would speak with your bank first. See if you can get prequalified on a loan. If you can get prequalified, you can go ahead and purchase a home....

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These are serious matters and I am sure jail time is on the table for your family member (but everything depends on the facts of the case). I...

If I don't get arrested from now until February will the case be dismissed?

First offender is a pretty darn good deal! If you complete all of the terms of your probation (and any other requirements) the matter is not...

What are the usual consequences for this offense, how much should I expect to pay, and how important is it that I hire a lawyer?

There are things that can be done to help you, but you MUST contact an attorney immediately. It is better to get an attorney early who can explain...

What can I do?

It is unusual that you have no information to contact owner. If you pay the rent somewhere, try to go to that location to give the landlord the...

Would that be considered a conflict of interest if I the same attorney was used in the custody case

I do not think that would be a conflict. With that said, you need to legitimate your son. Until you do, you do not have any rights to the...