Is there anything I can do? Early termination of lease?

First step is to look at the language of your lease. There could very well be a clause stating that anyone living in the unit has to be on the...

What can I all claim for in small claims court?

It isn't really clear from what you wrote what you want to go after the father for and it seems like there is probably a lot more information that...

Do I need representation for education fraud?

There have been many lawsuits in the past few years involving "for profit" schools, such as Kaplan. They are time-consuming, complex, and often...

Depending on the jurisdiction, this would be considered assault or battery. Most states have a law making "the unauthorized application of force...

What are the chances that a biological mom of adopted children can gain guardianship even tho there is abuse allegations?

Family law matters such as these are complicated because there are a lot of attorneys and parties involved. There will be the biological mother,...

Confused on how a governor can grant clemency to a murder but driving on a 3 hole golf course doesn't and was done at age 18

This is much more of a political question than a legal question because clemency is typically an executive power for the governor of a state or the...

Shoplifting and Court date

You need a lawyer. Do not miss court. The judge or court commissioner will question you about whether or not you want a lawyer and you should...

What should a mother do?

A mother should go to a lawyer in her jurisdiction that is licensed in State and Federal Court that has experience with international criminal law....

I lost my license in Michigan almost 10 years ago. every year I apply, is there any state where I can apply if I move there?

The only thing I will add is that you should review any documentation providing the reason for your denial. As others have stated, knowing why you...

I had my bicycle stolen from my workplace and the guy was caught. Do I let the courts decide his fate or lawyer up?

In this case hiring an attorney is probably a bit premature, but if you have trouble recovering restitution after the resolution of the defendant's...