As my colleagues have stated, a choice-of-law clause is likely in your contract.

Does free speech protect me for an online consumer review?

You are allowed to post facts and opinion. They can threaten legal action, but if you stick to those things you are protected.

What are my rights if I caught a guy filming us having sex, but have no proof?

Did you say anything about it at the time?

Can a homeowner lock me out of a job and keep my tools for a week, no explanation?

Refer to the wording of your contract if there was one. Either way, she should not be able to hold your tools hostage or back charge for work...

What can I do ?

Who is "some guy?" Is it someone you know or a complete stranger? Be very suspicious of strangers reaching out to you with offers to help. It is...

Can I change my last name without being divorce?

Yes. If you are an adult you can petition the court for a name change.

If my husband dies, as a third wife currently married 8 years, can his kids immediately kick me out of the house?

It depends a great deal on the wording of his will. Discuss this with your husband now and see if updating his will to reflect his desire to give...

Am I liable?

You very well could be held liable for the actions of the general partnership even though you did not participate personally in the actions in...

Is a written contract, signed and notarized by two parties iron clad to stand up in court?

Even something that is "iron clad" can be broken. Your best bet is to hire a lawyer to write a legally enforceable contract that is overwhelmingly...

Can someone be sued by posting conversations online?

It is unlikely he will sue you when he can't afford to pay back his debts.