No. A traffic fine of $1000 is not considered "cruel or unusual punishment" under the 8th amendment. Fines are not income dependent here although...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

I agree that at this point the emphasis should be on preventing divorce rather than hiring lawyers. However, you may wish to at least consult with...

Slander or defamation of Character be filed?

These are very difficult cases to prove both from the standpoint of opinion versus facts and from the standpoint of proving monetary damages.

How do I go about filing a lawsuit against an uninsured driver?

File a claim with your insurance company and let them take care of the problem. If you do not have collision coverage then your best bet is a...

Petition for a change in guardianship

This is absolutely possible with the help from a good probate attorney in your area. I will relist this as a probate matter so you get additional...

How long does it take to mail a SS spousal decision?

I agree with the prior answer. One to two weeks is about average.

I am on social security disability and I have a workman's comp lawsuit, what has to be done so my social security benefits

Well your social security benefits WILL be effected by a workers compensation settlement but the question is by how much. If you are receiving...

Is it better to hire a local Attorney or National Attorney to file my SS disability claim.

I strongly urge you to work with an actual attorney - not a "disability advocate" - in your area for the reasons best noted by Mr. Pham. Frankly I...

My cousin is my payee and also is my landlord. I was told by ssi that i could be my own payee but chose to have a payee. But now

From a strictly legal standpoint you can be your own payee if your doctors and the SSA feel you are able to do so. As to your cousin, well that's...

Son's SSI back pay is supposed to be able to prevent him from being homeless. But SSI denied use to prevent foreclosure. HELP!

Unfortunately I am forced to agree with Mr. Silverman.