What can a police officer do to a 17 year old

Police officers have a lot of discretion. The officer could take the 17 year old into protective custody, if the situation called for it, or do...

You can try asking them nicely to stop. But otherwise, the police have a duty to investigate suspected crimes. You have a right to demand they...

Why is the age of consent for sex in Utah 16 (restriction of someone 10 years older)?

Why are some things legal but other things are not? Because the government says so. If you think the rules should be changed, then you are free...

My soon to be ex is 6 months pregnant with our son and I need help getting custody of him after birth.

You are right to worry about the effect on the child. Are you still living together? Are you going to stay? Are you sure the child is yours? ...

I am being told i am being terminated from my job because i took medical leave to have surgery but did not find a substitute

If you are asking whether you were illegally terminated, you should see -- http://laborcommission.utah.gov/FAQ/discrimination_in_employment.html

If I do not work and normally file a joint tax return, can my husband file without me on the return

Your husband can file as "married filing separately," and you would not be on the return. It means he has to account for his income, deductions,...

Is there a contract I can have my spouse sign to protect me from legal actions resulting from mental illness.

I agree with attorney Pietryga -- No. Are there kids involved? If so, your situation can be even harder. You really owe it to yourself to...

Is the information legally relevant to your divorce? If it's relevant, there may be ways to get the information admitted under the rules of...

My soon to be ex wife wants me to pay from doctors bills for baby coming, Do I have to pay for half of those?

Parents are legally obligated to support their children. Medical care is a component of child support. The faster you can work out an arrangement...

Can a business continue to take money without services rendered?

You should (1) write a formal letter to the business demanding that your card not be charged, and that all charges thus far be credited back to...