Can we file harassment or defamation charges against someone who is falsely claiming on social media that we committed a crime?

Publishing that someone committed a heinous crime that they did not is defamation per se. You could sue for defamation. However it is important to...

You can't really do anything about your sister saying things about you that are true. If she is saying things about you that are not true, you...

Is it illegal to (1) issue a response ultimatum deadline (to family) and (2) move forward if there is no response?

Your demand that they respond in writing by a specific date or lose their interest in the property is unlikely to be enforceable. Someone cannot...

You may want to first bring this to the attention of HR or management. It could violate a company policy. In general, taking a photo of someone in...

I have never heard of the term "ex-wife" being considered defamation. Even if the term is inaccurate, and I am not certain that it is, how are you...

My mom passed away recently it's just me and my brother she was gonna leave her house to us but passed before making a will ?

If your mother died without a valid Will then you will need establish that you are the legal heirs under the Texas laws of intestacy. You would...

Can I sue a somebody for harassing me on for posting my picture and name on local group pages saying I abduct children?

Publishing that someone is guilty of a heinous crime such as this when they have not is defamation per se. Contact a lawyer.

If there is a contest and the winner didn't follow rules noted can you sue them?

The first question would be if you had standing to sue. If you are one of the many people who lost the contest then it is unlikely you would have...

Can a female family member file a lawsuit against another female family member for calling them a fat cow & the "C" word?

It is not against the law to call someone a nasty name.

Do I have the right to discuss with co workers a sexual offender that works with us ?

There is a difference between your right to talk about such things on your own time and discussing it at work. Your employer can reasonably...