What are my options if I’m involved in a lawsuit and cannot afford an attorney ?

I wish I could offer some better options, because that gift letter should be a darned good defense. Basically, either it was a gift, or he...

Im in I'll if my RV is repo . would we be exempt?

Not necessarily. If the sue you for the balance, and they win, and the record a memorandum of judgment in your county, it would be a lien against...

Fraud?

I see the question mark after the word fraud, but I am not sure what you are asking. If you are charged with a crime, the best advice is to hire an...

I looked online and notice Civil case against me. And I have not been served yet. Can I settle with the planitff attorney ?

It is possible, but the other side has to agree to your proposal.

Can a business in Illinois use surveillance cameras to record images and audio without posting a notice?

The cameras are iffy, but recording audio without the consent of everyone being recorded is a crime in Illinois.

Are you considered legally divorced if none of the filing fees have been paid?

If there was no final decree entered, it would appear you still are married. You should be able to check the court file, either online or in...

I am sorry for your loss. If there was no insurance policy, or if you were not named as a beneficiary, you would not get insurance money from those...

Your agreement to arbitrate might have some guidance. If it does not, generally, JAMS would take care of those details for you. I would not be too...

Naively involved in money laundering?

He needs to hire a criminal defense attorney. He should speak only to his attorney about his case.

Can I go to a store in the mall and clean their bathroom or something for community service?

Unless you have a very unusual mall, it is not a non-profit organization. Think animal shelters, food banks, organizations that assist the...