What age can a child tell the court they don't want to go on a visit, or made to go in Ohio?

Generally courts begin to allow children of 11 and older to testify, but that is based on an "in camera" interview where the judge alone meets with...

I and 12 others are being sued for Def. of char. and slander. Is it slander to put a name on Facebook under a newspaper article?

Defamation has a number of elements that must be proven, including a defamatory statement. If it is true, it fails this test. Most likely thy...

How much does it take to hire a family lawyer and file for a divorce to a US citizen?

You can file yourself, but its not advisable; especially if the other side is represented. Dissolutions generally run between $1k-2k, with...

Is there any legal action that i could take for being piblically humiliated and falsly accused of shoplifting?

Pursuing a defamation claim is harder than many think. In most cases, you have to prove a defamatory statement, spoken to a third party, as an...

I've had a home with mortgage for over 20 yrs and married over nine years ago. If divorced would my ex have rights to my home?

Any property gained during the marriage is usually considered marital asset. Many courts will take notice of property owned prior to the marriage...

This is a nuisance issue, if you can prove that the beaver is truly at fault; which sounds likely. There may be something in his insurance warning...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy and protecting your home

It is important to know that BK7 DO NOT protect realty. BK13s do and you should talk to counsel for advice on your situation globally. In...

My fiance was wrongfully incarcerated in 99 and is still being haunted by this, what can we do?

I agree to get counsel. Having said that, if the tier has expired for reporting, it may have been a mistake that can be easily fixed. Get him a...

Service of Chapter 13 plan?

It is self-serving, but I agree with Wayne. Chapter 13s are quite complex (generally more than BK7s). Though it is possible and legal to file...

If the agreement was for the coach to keep the BC through the season and s/he then refuses to return the original, it can be grounds for a...