Can I be fired for asking for time off to care for my sick child/children?

if you qualify for FMLA, that would allow you to take some time off, if not you can probably be terminated for taking time off.

My roommate bailed on rent. I'm a student looking for a way out of the lease with out incurring attorney fees or the full rent.

if you are not a signatory to the renewal, and did not do anything to legally take over your roommate's obligation on the renewal, you should be...

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My father purchased a vehicle in mid July from a private owner. He initially gave him a deposit and then it got in an accident.

Possibly, but realistically, for that much money it is unlikely he would recover anything to make it worth pursuing- even if he got a judgment he...

How fast is the medicaid fraud process? What are the consequences?

One never knows, but there is so much fraud it usually moves through the system quite slowly.

Is an attorney required by law to put an offer to settle in writing

An offer to settle does not need to be communicated in writing unless it is being used to trigger a fee shifting statute. I'm sorry you were not...

Are there any legal remedies regarding the negligence of a mortgage broker?

It is unlikely you have a case, but even if you do, it is unlikely it would be worth pursuing if it is just a few thousand dollars, would cost you...

Can he take me to court?

it is not clear whether he has a viable claim or not, but if this is your livelihood, you definitely need to sit down with a local attorney and try...

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I was sent home for talking

I think you either need to accept what the employer did, or look for a different job, unless they violated a company policy or employment contract,...

Is it legal for my employer to only pay me "holiday pay" for hours where I'm actually physically in the office working?

Yes, unless they are violating an employment or union contract.

Is it legal to hold someone in contemp court if you wasn't in court it was over a phone call

if you participated in a court hearing by telephone you can be held in contempt, and you should consult with a local attorney.