Many people may believe that your use of a fire alarm under the circumstances you described may be an unreasonable action causing lots of wasted...

If you pay an attorney a $1500.00 retainer, and then decide not to keep this attorney, can you recover any of the fees?

Your contract with the lawyer will govern this situation. I agree with Ms. O'Connor about her wise observations concerning flat fee...

Moral turpitude crime examples are rape, forgery and solicitation by prostitutes. Resisting arrest mean running, hiding or attempting to escape...

HIt and skip and/or hit and run both mean hitting and then escaping usually by an automobile driver who flees from the scene of an accident with...

If I get remarried will my spouse be responsable for any debt that I bring into the marriage, if I die?

Debts before the marriage are seperate. You should get a lawyer for a pre-nup. Many in your area will provide you a free consulation to...

In small calims court what dollar amount can you ask for for pain and suffering?

Pain and suffering damages are related to personal injury claims, not contract claims like the situation you describe. Good luck to you....

My ex husband is trying to take me to small claims court from a court order in our divorce a year ago, can he do this?

You should call a lawyer before you go to court on this. Perhaps phone the lawyer you had in the divorce case? If not, many attorneys in your...

Is a collection agency required to accept a payment plan by a debtor

The CA does not need to enter into any plan with you. They are entitled to collect the debt in full in most jurisdictions. NOTE: This answer...

Collection agency keeps leaving messages saying they are a collection agency!

Identity theft is on the rise so be careful! Never share financial information over the phone because it could well be a scam. If the phone caller...

Uncle's Car Accident: What should be the next step in preventing this from happening?

Make sure your uncle continues to cooperate with his insurer. If he is sued the insurer should assign him defense counsel. If the insurer paid...