I have an independent contract agreement for 1 year. The company ended the contract without notice,

OK, so what is your question? Most likely the answer to any question that you may have is contained in the language of the contract. It appears...

Yes and Yes, as long as the attorney maintains the required attorney client confidentiality requirements.

Can I pick up my children with the signed petition?

Your brother needs to discuss this with his attorney. If he did not discuss what could be done with the attorney when the Petition was prepared...

Can police arrest you for drug use & refuse your request to be tested (so you can prove you're not on drugs) at the station?

Yes. But prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime charged. You need a criminal defense attorney.

I was recently evicted due to with holding rent for broken entry way door can they evict me

Can they evict you? It seems the short answer is Yes since they already have. I am assuming you mean a Court has ordered you to leave and...

Is this defamation?

In my opinion not defamation per se because owing money is not the same as stealing money. If not defamation per se then you will have to prove...

Your question is vague. If tenant caused fire tenant is responsible for damage. Landlord may have to sue tenant. Tenant may not have means to...

I need to know what I am able to legally enforce my employer to do to accommodate my medical needs per a doctor's note.

If the restrictions are not clear ask your doctor to provide more specific guidelines, discuss the restrictions and reasonable accommodation with...

Do not trust the insurance company. This case has multiple issues and responsibility may be allocated to more than one party. I strongly...

How much would it cost to get an attorney? Also what are the qualifications to get emancipated from your parents?

Every attorney sets their own fees. The only way to find out what it would cost is to contact attorneys and discuss the issue with them. North...