As executor of my mothers estate, can I liquidate assets before the estate is settled in order to pay off her creditors?

Yes. I believe you will need court permission to sell real estate, but what you are describing is the personal representative's job. Remember that...

Can I get alimony from my husband in the divorce?

You certainly have a good case to request spousal support. Be aware that this is generally a transitional thing rather than permanent. You should...

This is not a yes-or-no question. Such leave can be granted, but need not be. There is no way a lawyer can force it. Contact the social worker...

Will I get jail time? Is it very important for me to hire a really good lawyer that specializes in white collar crimes?

Can community service and taking a shoplifting class help? Sure, but not as much as having a skilled criminal defense lawyer. Even though you...

You can be criminally charged. If your father takes responsibility for the charges, you are right that it is possible that nothing more will...

Out of State Suspension on Drivers license

Work with the NJ court to straighten this out. It would help if you have a lawyer, on the ground, there to help. This could be a simple mistake or...

Hi the DMV use a fake social security on the past to give me a driver licence,now I can't take my new DL...can I sue them?

Yes, you can sue them. However, chances of successfully suing them is a different matter. As one lawyer friend of mine put it: You can sue a ham...

My mother stole my unemployment checks and I owe 12k, what can I do to be relieved of these accusations?

If she won't make good for her theft, turn her in for identity theft and forgery. Or, forgive and forget.

Why is it OK for someone to access YOUR annual credit report?

File a complaint with the FTC and Equifax. File a police report. This is a serious invasion of your privacy. Freeze your credit reporting with...

I was arrested (warrant) with 3 charges of Financial Transaction fraud and one count of Identity theft.

Although you may not be a trouble maker, you stole money. Stop posting confessions on a public website. You need a criminal defense lawyer, there,...