What was I agreeing to? And what recourse do I have to a lost document?

While I am not a CA lawyer, unless one of you kept a copy or it was filed with the court, your only recourse is to ask the defendant to agree to...

Girlfriend for 20+ years never got married.... is she my wife?

While I am not a MI lawyer, I strongly agree with the two who have responded. Sit down with a local attorney and make sure you are protected.

Why would I keep a local attorney when an out of state attorney is needed?

This is not uncommon. But as already mentioned, you should sit down with the lawyers involved and candidly address your mom's concerns.

Defendant failed to answer interrogatories and submit witness and exhibit list.

I am not a FL lawyer, but I agree 100% with the first answer you received. If you had a broken arm, you would not try to fix it without the...

Can my husband charge me for fraud

No, but it sounds like your marital problems run deeper than this issue. It may be in your best interests to consult local counsel to learn your...

Can I have my mother and brother check garnished i loaned my mother $3700.00 and my brother $600.00 neither of them will pay me

I am not a WI lawyer, but in general it would require you to sue them, have proof of the debts, prevail in the lawsuit, and then seek a writ of...

My mother spent my settlement money. what should i do to get it back

I am not a UT attorney, but I can't imagine a scenario in which the statute of limitations has not run out on this.

False advertising

Theoretically, this could be a criminal case of fraud, but I am not sure the police will do much. Still, can't hurt to call. As for civil...

I am not a CA lawyer, but if she sent them they are his. You can write a certified letter requesting that he destroy them, but realistically you...

What would happen if the father of my child drinks alcohol and smokes weed in a court room for a custody battle?

I am not a WA lawyer, but no attorney can predict what a hypothetical judge will do based on hypothetical facts. You need to retain counsel in...