Hoping this wake-up call is not too late, here is one perspective. Judges have very limited sentencing options in criminal matters. Unless a...

How can I appear by phone for a contempt hearing scheduled for 4/25/17 in Boise Idaho. I live in California.

Contempt proceedings in Idaho involve more than one hearing. Because even civil contempt is a quasi-criminal proceeding, our court rules require a...

Can I be charged/ sued over a check and go acct from 2012?

This description is suspicious for scam. To know for sure, one could demand to see all documents evidencing your obligation. If the company...

Can you be sued for a credit card that was charged off 5 years ago?

Here is the bad news: you may indeed be on the hook for this debt. Regardless of who now "owns" the debt, the relevant cut-off for filing suit is...

If I file for a divorce can my spouse be made to pay for it?

Idaho statutes provide authority to support a court order requiring your husband to provide maintenance and attorney's fees for you. Proving your...

Chapter 13 after 7, lower income, how is disposable income determined?

Without delay, consult with one (or more) local experienced Chapter 13 attorneys. The one you need will gather the data needed to complete the...

I'm trying to find the next step to get my daughter back.

There is obviously much more to this situation than you have chosen to disclose. It has persisted a long time for a CPS action, and they don't...

Most respectfully, you are going about this bass-ackwards. What to ask comes last. What comes first is what you need to prove (or if defending,...

Impact of starting SS at 62 with disabled son who is eligible for SSDI and wife that is taking care of him

As unlikely as this may seem, you best source of accurate information may be the Social Security Administration. However, a call to the 800 number...

How do I find a good lawyer pro bono, or willing to accept payrments?

Feel free to use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" function.