Kid breaks my watch at a skatepark, offers to pay, but his dad refuses to pay me back. Can I take him to small claims court?

You can sue the parent for up to $5,000 for the minor's conduct.

My landlord gave a 5 day notice for payment in a text message. does this count or does it have to be a written letter?

Notice by text message is not enforceable in court. The second question is more difficult. You may be responsible for rent after your leave because...

Yes. In general, the court must order expungement at the time of sentencing. I assume that did not happen because the records would have been...

Trespassing and WANTING to leave.

The answer is: it depends. A citizen may make an arrest for a felony or misdemeanor offense that breaches the peace. As such, if a citizen sees...

Deductions from paycheck

Probably not. You should consider filing a complaint with the Labor Standards Bureau: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/forms/erd/pdf/ls_119.pdf. The...

Eviction of husband on date he stated he would move by and didn't.

I am not certain that I understand your question. It sounds like you own the property. You can therefore change the locks. It is the ex-husband...

Can my city force me to "accept" a few feet of land, adjacent to my lot, that is presently of "undetermined" ownership?

Unfortunately, the answer is it depends. The city cannot force the land on you. But you can probably take the land. This sounds like an adverse...

How can they charge people who had nothing to do with it

The short answer is no. But it is probably not worth filing a lawsuit over. If you are committed to a lawsuit, you should file for a declaratory...

Landlord is selling his home that I am renting under a year lease

The lease agreement should provide the answer. If the lease does not authorize the landlord to enter the premises without prior notice, then the...

Can my ex employer with hold my check if the have called the police and are accusing me stealing money from there restaurant

Employers may not withhold earnings because they believe an employee has engaged in misconduct, even theft. But if you sue the employer, the...