If someone goes to important places and tells things proven untrue can I sue them for slander?

You can sue. Anyone can sue for anything. A claim for defamation requires you to have suffered damages. You haven't identified any damage. In...

Do I have to pay my landlord $50 to get my locks changed?

Then pay the $50. Sometimes you have to do what you don't want to do. It doesn't really matter what an attorney tells you to do because there is...

Security Deposit & Maintenance Fee

If you believe the landlord wrongfully withheld security deposit funds, you have a remedy. It's called small claims court. Google "Missouri...

If I file small claims to recover improperly withheld security deposit, who is the proper defendant(s)?

It doesn't cost much more to include both parties in the event you are uncertain. Without seeing the lease, I cannot determine the proper party.

My boyfriend, best friend, told me to quit my job and he'd take care of me and my kids

Anyone can sue anyone for anything but that doesn't mean there will be validity to a claim. It's highly unlikely that you'd prevail. Sorry that...

An LLC in Missouri is fairly simple to set up. Unlike a sole proprietorship, it is intended to shield you from personal liability.

Can I file a civil suit against my silent business partner for reverting deposited funds from the business account?

You CAN file a suit but whether you SHOULD is the better question. It sounds like a messy situation with a lot of legal issues. I recommend you...

Hello, my name is karrie sandfort. I have a 3 grandson. Would love to be able to see and possible get custody of him.

It's not a good idea to post personal identifying names on Avvo.

What kind of attorneys handle cases where a void judgment was given against a person from another state. Without jurisdiction?

As Mr. Barrett suggested, hire a North Carolina litigation attorney. Ask if the attorney has experience setting aside default judgments or...

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Can a state without jurisdiction award custody?

This is an important matter. You would be wise to hire an attorney. Any attorney on Avvo might be able to answer your question, but the answer...