What is civil papers?

Some type of civil lawsuit has been filed against you. You can go to the Sheriff's department and pick them up, or you can wait and see if they...

If a person is out on bail bonds and now get put on probation for driving with no car insurance, is that a violation to your bo?

Committing a new offense while out on bond could result in the revocation of bond, although a minor traffic charge will usually not do so. ...

I have been asked to sign an affidavit acknowledging that my grandfather had a will. Does this mean I have been named in the wil

You are required to sign it or be served by whoever the petitioner is because you are an heir under the law, meaning that you would inherit if...

Can I own a gun, even though I'm a convicted felon?

No. Although you can petition to have your rights reinstated. Short of this, having a gun near you could result in being charged with possession...

What are the least costly steps for my husband to adopt my child without the biological fathers consent?

Without his consent, you have to move to terminate his rights. This requires serving him in some way to allow him the chance to contest the...

I wasn't served therefore did not answer but actually received hearing date notice in my mail. Can i ask the judge if I can get

If there is no evidence of service in the file, the Judge will not go forward with the hearing. However, you need to appear to make sure that the...

Can a creditor report you to the credit bureau while you are in Chapter 13? If not, what steps do I take to remove it?

Get with your attorney to see if they were listed in your case. They should not be reporting if they have notice of the bankruptcy case, so you...

Will I get jail time for a first offense shoplifter under $80 at Walmart? ?

Jail time is not common for a shoplifting charge, but it could go on your record as a theft crime, preventing you from being able to get certain...

How do I get a bond set for my boyfriend who is in jail?

Probation violations generally do not have a bond set, so he would either have to wait for the probation revocation hearing or hire an attorney to...

If a person steals an emergency vehicle, they will likely be charged with various theft crimes and interference with government property, which...