Do I need to appear in court for small claims? Can I include travel costs on my claim?

It depends on the amount of the claim. The bigger issue is the attorney's fees. Most attorneys will not take that type of case on a contingent...

What can I expect for charges of possession of class 3 controlled substance. First of fence. Never been in trouble before.

First. Public forum here. Don't state any facts or make any admissions. Second, you need to consult an attorney. More likely than not, they...

Is there any recourse?

If you have a joint parenting agreement, is there language that states that all "major" decisions are to made between the parents. If so file a...

Do separated parents have equal custody rights over their child?

The father needs to file a Parentage petition to establish his legal rights within a court of law. Once that takes place, the custody of the child...

Child support is taking $995 and leaving my son with $24 a check. That is twice a month. Nothing else to say

You need to say more. Are you the payee or the payor?

The mother of my child smokes and has my child around other people that smoke; what can i do legally to protect my child?

Not much. You have a very tenuous claim for child endangerment. But if the child is exposed to more than just cigarette smoking you have a more...

Got into an minor car accident and no insurance

I would reach out to the person you hit to see if they would be willing to allow you to pay for the damages on a monthly basis. Otherwise the...

Iwas hit by a car while walking on the side of the rode the driver did not stop. I am in Mich. I was in the hosipital for severa

Check your own insurance policy to see if you have uninsured motorist coverage on you policy. If so you may be able recover that way.

Yes you can fight it. Show up to court and tell the judge you want to go to trial. Tell your side of the story and let the judge decide. Or you...

Can I be made, to pay a collection bill for insurance I no longer received through my former employer ?

Is it the insurance company stating that you owe them for a premium or is a claim denied by a medical provider?