Age of consent?

17 is the age of consent in Texas. A little life advice: A 31 year old who is interested in a 16 year old will always be interested in a 16 year...

So I tried to communicate with a collection agency

That is a pretty big step from having a problem with one collection agency to filing bankruptcy. Gather all of the documentation you have relating...

If I decide to sue someone, do I need to hire a lawyer ?

You can find a small claims court or a magistrate court in your jurisdiciton. Usually the court staff will help you fill out the paperwork. If you...

They can't take you to jail for not paying that debt. At first glance they have probably violated the federal debt collection practices act...

This will depend on local custom. If the public defender's office is in the court house you are going to, I would go ask the secretary. That is...

I applied for a lease in Santa Barbara for my son, we signed application, faxed it to them and received no confirmation or appro

This is going to be difficult to answer without seeing the "application" you submitted. Sorry.

I was given a citation for disorderly conduct and given a court date, my j1 visa expires before my court date, what can i do ?

I would find a local attorney. Local as in familiar with that court and solicitor/prosecutor's office. Since you are leaving the country they might...

Sexual messaging a minor

If it is across state lines, federal authorities are probably going to be involved. They will probably get all of the cell phone traffic. This can...

Husband abandoned me and left me holding the all the debt

Usually joint bills, are just that...joint. So you will be able to share them with him when you divorce. This gets tricky depending on who's name...

Can I get police dash camera footage from my 2 year old DWI arrest?

Regarding the VOP and the dropping of the charges, I would not always agree with what you have been told. In Georgia, (read different than NY...