Can I press bullying charges?

There's not really a cause of action for harassment apart from a peace order. Peace orders are fairly simple to get and the hearings usually don't...

Can I get your advice?

In Maryland, employees work "at the will" of their employers. This means, in the absence of an express contract, or agreement to the contrary, an...

A girl I dated got pregnant, even though she claimed she was on birth control. I don't want children, am unemployed. What 2 do?

It's her decision whether to have the baby. And as the biological father, she has legal recourse against you for support. You should still consult...

Can my 20 year old boyfriend not get charged for statutory rape?

The state decides whether or not to pursue the case and prosecute your boyfriend. Age of consent in Texas is 17. Sexual assault for anyone to...

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My son was 21 and spoke with a girl on facebook who said she was 17 , they had sex but was only 14. In prison.Any law help.

The age of consent in Michigan is 16. Whether or not she lied, the law is statutory and he can be arrested and convicted. There are varying degrees...

Any answer to this is pure speculation - but the police must have believed that you were the aggressor and not acting in self defense when they...

What is the responsibility of a landlord regarding providing water to tenants during outages

You should seek an attorney. What you have described seems to me to run afoul of Maryland landlord tenant law. Specifically section 8-211 of the...

I have a friend that resides with me and has for 10 years. She now has medical issues- My liability?

As a landlord, you have a duty to ensure that the premises is fit for habitability - meaning maintained and safe. Keeping unhealthy food in the...

Am i entitled?

You would not be entitled to "half of the business" but income is marital property. Since you're still married, you would have a potential claim...

No. There are other ways to prove parentage. Is your name on the birth certificate? You can also call witnesses at hearings to testify that you are...