My father recently passed and in a box he had i found his house deed and another deed belonging to my gmothers house is it mine

There are many facts you have not told us about that will be needed before your questions can be answered. Did your father have a will that left...

Indiana statutes determine how much of a prison sentence that must be served. Most inmates serve only half of the sentence because of credit time...

What specific article of the US constitution is violated if a state prison inmate is denied a highschool diploma/GED?

None. The 8th Amendment of the Constitution says, “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual...

What do you do when your boss says he will treat you one way-but does the exact opposite?

The U.S. Department of Labor has a web site that might answer your questions. Check http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/ for information about wage and...

Certainly, if you have a lawyer, s/he will be able to answer your question better than someone on this list who does not have all of the facts...

Is there anything a 17 year old can do or do they get a say in this situation please help.

In Indiana, where I practice, there is a statute that allows a child to get a court to order emancipation. You could check with a family law...

Is there a way to sue the prosecution ?

Prosecutors have immunity from suit for the choices they make about whether or not to prosecute. There are some rare exceptions, but those are...

Do I need a lawyer? I'm 17 years old and this is not my first time shoplifting. Help?

You absolutely need to consult with an attorney before you make any decisions or talk to anyone else about your situation. By the way, this is a...

If the power of attorney is proper and legal, you should be able to cash in the policy yourself. I suggest you contact the insurance company by...

I would like to know what i can do about my situation

The South Carolina Department of Social Services has a web page explaining how and where to report child abuse. Go to...