What is worse: Pay $5,000 to a debt collector or to have a debt collection for $20,000 in the credit for 7 years?

Are you the creditor or the debtor? You're question is vague. Judgments can last up to 12 years in some jurisdictions and can be renewed. If you...

Should he reopen his case?

As a former attorney with the Innocence Project clinic I am very familiar with post convictions. Proving counsel was ineffective is a very tough...

Can I sue my ex girl friend?

Depending on more facts of the case you may have a cause of action in tort for the assault/battery. Especially if you suffered soft tissue damage....

Can I sue a restaurant for age descrimination?

You really don't have a case. Plus the phone call it probably in violation of wiretap laws unless you told the person on the other end of the phone...

How do I ask to change venue in court.

You would file a motion to transfer venue and give the reasons why venue would be proper somewhere different. If you're attorney keeps disappearing...

Can I sue Nissan for selling me a car that put my families life at risk?

No. Since you have not yet suffered any damages you do not have a claim. Nissan is a very reputable company (I own two Nissans) and they have...

I moved to Tennessee with my husband, things are not working out, can I take my kids back to virginia and file for custody there

You would need to provide more facts to figure out which state has jurisdiction. How long you have lived in Tennessee matters. Attorney's often...

Nope. You all have the same rights to use the apartment. They are not required to tell you about when they want to bring someone home. And you...

Can an on-line payday lender bring a lawsuit for non-repayment

Federal banking regulations is a bit of a stretch. If the loan was legal, then they could sue you for breach of contract for nonpayment of the loan.

I have a restraining order against my husband- we have been seeking counseling and he has been going to abuser intervention

You don't have a say what they charge your husband with or when. They may want a continuance to evaluate the charges and whether they have a case...