What area of law does a case like this fall under?"

The area is negligence, possibly added to a claim of "negligent disregard," the latter carrying the possibility of punitive damages. The first...

Do I file the certificate of completion WITH my B 23 form for post debtor education for chp 7 bk?

Ms. Bunce has the best answer, and it's how practicing attorneys often get the best answer quickest --just ask the court clerk how they handle...

There are not enough facts here, but the general law is that an IRA is a matter of contract, like an insurance policy. You first need to examine...

Can judgment liens on the property of the former property owner, who is non-debtor be avoided in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

If not married, the parties probably held title in what is called "tenancy in common." In that case, the lien is against the interest of the one...

What can she do?

It does not sound like short notice. It appears a suit for rent and possession was filed and set in November. By failing to appear, she had a...

Out of state lawyer advises our attorney and us on a claim filed against us, then ends up suing us as well

You might consider making a demand on the other attorney to withdraw from the case based on a conflict of interest. Your current attorney can file...

Am I allowed to dance in between sets for exercise?

This a "cost-benefit" analysis. The cost of your remedy will certainly exceed the benefit. The practical answer is to do the dancing at home and...

Can I be held liable or get into legal trouble for falsifying documents even if I was told by my employer to do so?

The defense of only following orders did not work for the Nazi's after World War II. You are always responsible for your own conduct. Yes, you...

My daughters dad does not pay child support, he is not on her birth certificate, and is in prison. Doe he have rights to her?

Mr. Mathews is correct. Until a Petition to Determine Paternity or a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights is filed, you will always be exposed to...

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If an item was placed on my property over a year ago, is that item now mine and can I get rid of it

Once property is abandoned, the party in possession is free to dispose of it or use it. The problem is that Missouri law does not tell us how long...