When would a defendant in a civil suit, with strong affirmative defenses, file a short Answer versus a longer, detailed one?

The question you should be asking yourself is "if you don't trust your lawyer to know what he is doing, why is he still your lawyer?" Why would...

Should I file a civil suit against my general manager?

You do not appear to have a cause of action. The minimal amount withheld for taxes was evident on your pay stubs from the very beginning and you...

Trying to sell my mom's property. She passed 3 years ago, no will. Filed affidavit of heirship, but there is a gap in title.

Rather than treating this as a probate matter, you can hire an attorney to file a "suit to quiet title" that would establish ownership on the basis...

Can my 13 year old daughter and I sue her father for sexually abusing her at the age of 4, for which he's been convicted?

While you can sue on behalf of your daughter, the question is whether he has any assets that could pay a judgment if you win. My guess is he...

Unpaid taxes since 2004 . Mother passed away in '06 & her home is now in an "Estate". 5 siblings have claim on home/property

Yes, Harris County can file a lawsuit to collect the delinquent property taxes and ultimately foreclose on the property to pay the delinquent...

My husband passed away in January. In his will, I am the sole benefisiary (sp). Need some answers about probate.

If the only asset is the house and the only debts of your husband are the mortgage on the house, it might be possible to file his will as a...

Some personnel say I can't get credit for the back years that were paid in "offer in compromise"(91-98);while others say I can.

You need to provide more information. "Credit" for what? If the IRS accepted an offer in compromise for past tax liabilities, they cannot...

There should be contact information somewhere in the summons you received for the attorney who filed the suit. Call them and let them know they...

Where can I file suit for small claims

Your best choice is probably to file in Illinois, since that is where the defendant resides (I am assuming the defendant is a corporation?). If...

We received a copy of a intervening plaintiffs first amended petition for prop. tax. Unclear what to do?

Is this property that you own? If so, you need to hire a lawyer to represent you in the delinquent property tax suit. There are very few defenses...