My husband passed away and I would like to go back to my maiden name. I had an lawyer tell me to just start using it .

Hello. Your legal name is 'as is' unless and until a change is decreed by the court. You need to take affirmative legal action to seek a (legal)...

I took a lower paying job to move back home. Can I get a reduction in child support?

Hello. There are a multitude of rules governing requests for a reduction ('modification') of child support. Attorney assistance and counsel is...

Hello. Based on your post, generally it would seem unlikely that a 'police crew' will show up at your home. There are issues of proof, and issues...

Does a father have to sign a paper for the mother to give me temporary gaurdianship?

Hello. Congratulations on the baby. These issues are so serious and life-altering for so many people that I urge that a sit down consultation with...

Going to eviction court sep 30 th after forclosing and sale of my property to the them .

Hello. In a circumstance such as you describe, you would be wise to be assisted by and represented by an attorney of your choosing. The sooner you...

My attorney placed a lien against my divorce award. I paid her fee in it's entirety a week ago.

Hello. If you paid fees by personal check, there would be a reasonable time involved for check clearing, i.e., for the funds to become available to...

Shortage in cash register at work.

Hello. I suggest you view the materials at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and then confer with a private attorney as appropriate to...

Am I legally obligated to pay a reward for a missing animal that is returned dead?

Hello. This would depend upon the terms of the promise, presumably the written terms of the posters, and other factors and variables not known. All...

Need advice on taxes. I work from home in Minnesota and wanted the company to allow me to work at home in another state.

Hello. Not enough detail is provided with which to provide you with legal counsel. Do review your personal or business law issues with your own...

What do we do? Bad check

Hello. I suggest that this is an 'it depends' situation. If you can work matters out with the person who owes you money, terrific. If not, full,...