In order to receive the full benefit of any proposed civil settlement, you would need a release of all claims, together with a promise not to...

Will I be able to get funds that were deducted from my check after my chapter 13 case was dismissed?

Yes, unless the chapter 13 plan was confirmed, the trustee has little authority to pay claims other than administrative expenses. I would...

Can a judge legally blackmail someone?

This is normal and all WI judges do it because the law requires them to; the sole purpose being to make sure that innocent people are not punished....

What should I do about getting hit and not being insured?

Technically speaking, the other driver's insurer does not owe you the time of day, much less a rental car, until you have sued them and obtained a...

Can my mother transfer the mortgage over to me and my husband even though we filed for bankruptcy?

If you want to live in the mortgaged house, you will need to make sure that the payments get made, or risk getting tossed out if the bank...

It is common for people to cheat on urine tests, such as bringing "clean" urine with them in a container. With a same sex person supervising the...

What is a community justice program?? Our friend has 120 days to complete it. Disposition is postponed for that time.

It might be some sort of diversion, treatment, or restorative justice program, but only an experienced lawyer practicing routinely in that...

What should I include in my statement in court when given a chance to speak at my status conference?

The term status conference does not have much of a legal meaning, and might have been chosen by the clerk because he or she did not know what else...

How do I get a speeding ticket reduced, so there is no insurance penalty?

An experienced local traffic lawyer might accomplish something nearly as beneficial as "removal" for you, but only if you retain the lawyer...

As a trustee, I often deferred confidential medical matters when an explanation, along with documentation, was provided off the record, but...