Appealing a conviction.

Usually 3 years is too late to appeal but you may be able to file a delayed appeal or use another remedy uncertain circumstances. Consult a...

Litigation can be complicated. Nonlawyers have to follow the same rules as everyone else. It is also hard to win when you are both testifying and...

What are my options after being served for an outstanding medical bill?

No, it is always better to negotiate from strength than from weakness. They have little incentive to accept your offer if they think you can pay...

If I file a contempt action for non payment of child support how does he get served the papers with no known address or work

Every jurisdiction has different rules for this. Typically you can serve him by publication. You basically publish an ad in the newspaper. ...

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How long is the statue of limitation for suing someone

The important date is not the date she took the blank check but when the check got paid. If you just discovered this on your bank statement,...

Can I sue my auto mechanic?

You have two different issues here. The major one is the thumb. Consult a personal injury lawyer if you believe someone was at fault and you are...

I have "volunteer" for a school system for over 15 years. Am I entitled to pay?

This is not a general question for AVVO. You should consult a labor and employment lawyer through AVVO's find a lawyer tab to review all of the...

Is it a legal contract if someone strikes through numbers to change them and no one initials beside them?

The real question is when did the numbers get changed? Before or after you signed? If everyone understood what the numbers were when you signed,...

Would I win in court in my current situation?

You can't tell how a case will turn out by listening to only one side of the story. The judge o jury will get to hear both sides. Litigation can...

Can you cross motion for partial SJ after your opponent moves for a standard SJ?

Litigation can be complicated. This is one example. You will need to find out what the rules for your jurisdiction say, including any state rules,...