What are the legal guidelines in terms of payments for legal services a atty. can accept from their client.

An attorney is entitled to payment for services. While they cannot force a client to pay with jewelry, musical instruments, etc. there is nothing...

A creditor is calling me & my family concerning a credit card my father had before he pass away, saying that they'er going sue.

You nor any of your family members are personally liable for any debts of your deceased father. The creditor may sue the estate to seek recovery...

Being married for 20+years and even before being married . My husband had me sign his name . Now when I left him he charged me

This is a very serious matter that depends on numerous facts, all of which needs to be discussed with an experienced criminal defense attorney. If...

My son worked for a small company for a week and they will not pay him. and he has over a hundred hours. what does he need to do

Louisiana has serious penalties for failure to pay an employee his/her last paycheck. The law allows you to collect attorney's fees if everything...

Is there anyway to avoid foreclosure and sheriffs auction under these circumstances?

Unfortunately the bank can still foreclose because the agreement to pay the note was between your mother and her former husband. You cannot force...

What you described would make you guilty of extortion which is a felony. You shouldn't do anything like what you described.

CAN I BE ARREST IN THE STATE OF LOUISANA FOR WRITING A CHECK TO PAY LOAN THE ACCOUNTWAS CLOSE

Collection agencies cannot issue a warrant for your arrest, only law enforcement can issue a warrant. While it is possible that they turned the...

Can an arrest for carnal knowledge of a juvenile be expunged? The prosecutor declined prosecution in Nov. 2005.

The arrest can be expunged since it never resulted in a conviction. If the charge was misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile you are entitled...

You must answer the lawsuit within the time specified or they will get a default judgment against you. You may also want to talk to a consumer...

I had been arrested for felony grand theft for stealing an estimated $1075.00 from my place of employment. Will I serve time

If this is your first offense, I think it is highly unlikely they will offer you prison time on a plea. You should consult with an attorney to...