I have met with a lawyer twice, in a public place, not an office, he could not produce a business card

Certainly, you should be suspicious. You could contact the state bar and have them advise you as to whether this person is licensed or not. You...

In a nightclub, if someone writes the total of the check in the tip line without totaling the bill, can I claim that as the tip?

I agree with what you have already been told. You know the answer to this question; you are simply looking for someone to tell you that it would...

Yes, you certainly could contact an attorney and look into filing a lawsuit against the person who made these allegations. You will need to...

I was assaulted and the police didn't show up, can I press charges?

First, you do not file charges; the prosecution or da files criminal charges. Your status in a criminal case is that of a complaining...

Back pay for support in Illinois

No, I do not believe that you can get back child support. Since there was no order for child support in place there is nothing that a court could...

My son is 14. I filed for child support in IL. Paternity was never established. Can I receive back child support?

I tend to agree with the information already provided to you. It is impossible to get child support, current or back, unless there has been an...

My hubond wsa in the army, he has been arrested 6 time for abuse. i have finaly filed for divorce and child support, he keeps

Get legal aid involved on your behalf as soon as possible. In general, however, he is blowing smoke here, hoping to deter you from pursuing this. ...

A female I was involved with ended up getting pregnant. She told me it was not mine and went back to her boyfriend.

Absolutely, you need to be concerned. If she is now coming to you telling you you are the father of the child you could very well find yourself...

Can child support be lowered if custodial parent agrees?

Get a petition along with an accompanying stipulation and order to reduce the support to the agree amount. You will probably need to get you local...

Can the state of Florida make me pay child support for my daughter who is 17 pregnant, does not live at home, wont get a job

In general, most states require the payment of child support until the child reaches the age of 18. In some circumstances a parent may be required...