My wife's ex mother in law had my 7 year old step daughter tell my wife's mother I molested her. Can I sue for slander?

Yes, that's actionable. It has to have been done with malice, however. A good faith basis for suspecting abuse is a defense. Because another...

When a party in a civil case in in hospital and notifies court the day before procedings--what is the judge required to do?i

Required? No. If the "proceedings" was something involving a final judgment, you should hire an attorney for him before the expiration of 30 days...

How do you look up rights to an estate of a deceased sister.

Your sister's property passed to your nephew. Your sister was the policy holder, but the beneficiary is your mother. Being a policy holder isn't...

It is curious that they are your *current* attorney, yet you're considering filing a grievance.

I am a usa citizen living in Mexico.

You don't have to live in the US to file, *BUT* you have to have an address in the US where you and your family intend to reside. Also, the mail in...

Can a divorce be amended if it was not filed?

There's nothing to amend if it has not been filed in the first place.

A former bad tenant accidentally transferred money into my bank account. Do I have to return it?

If you sent them a bill or demand, consider that $300 a payment on the bill or demand. If you haven't, send them an accounting for your costs in...

Mom lends car to unlicensed minor child.daughter gets drunk, her drunk friend drives. crashes. daughter loses leg. who's fault?

Mom is liable for negligent entrustment. Drunk driver is liable for ordinary negligence. Daughter is the Plaintiff, but her recovery will be...

I think if you understood the purpose for the "penalty," this would be easier to swallow. You see, the apartment complex gave up their right to...

You should really get orders put in place as soon as possible. If you can't afford an attorney, your first stop should be the Texas Attorney...