Can an employer fire/terminate an employee if they need a day off to move into a new home?

Missouri is an employment at will state. So absent an employment contract (very rare) or a union contract your employer can fire you for any...

Is there a statue of limitations on writing a bad check and is aa felony or misdemeanor?

First of all bill collectors cannot file charges against you. IF they have threatened to do so you should speak to a consumer attorney who handles...

Child custody

Absent serious abuse or neglect you should be awarded at least some visitation. You should consult with a family law attorney in person to discuss...

Can a father sign over custody simply to avoid dealing with mother and financial responsibilities to the child?

No he cannot sign over his rights and be done with the child. Even if you agreed with it absent another person being willing to adopt the child...

I was involved in a accident not too long ago and fractured my knee and was wondering how do the settlement go about??

Normally if the case is settled without a lawsuit being filed the lawyer gets 20% off the top. After that the costs of the case are taken out. ...

You need to make a report to the police. In Missouri and most of the US you do not press or file charges the State does it and you are a witness...

I fell on the sidewalk at a LaQuinta Hotel on 8/1/13 in Springdale, AR. Broke my right wrist, had surgery to repair bones.

Since the fall happened in Arkansas you will need to consult with an Arkansas attorney who does personal injury slip and falls. You can use the...

Can an employee be fired for seeing how much other employees make and talking to co worker/friend about it?

Your daughter should speak to an attorney who practices in employment & labor law. She can use the find a lawyer tab to locate one near her. I...

Can court cases be reopened?

It is highly unlikely that this case could be reopened. However without a complete review it is not possible to say for certain from the...

Can avvo help with a low income divorce lawyer?

When in doubt contact some attorney's about representing you. Many of us take payment plans and if the divorce is amicable and everything is...