Signing over rights

When parental rights are terminated, there is no longer a legal relationship between the former parent and the child, so no support going...

I work 12 hours a day at a Resturant and I don't get a break, I never signed a waiver, is that illegal?

There are minimum breaks specified per time period, as well as non-paid meal break for working a certain number of hours. Also, over 40 hours a...

What prevents lawyers from robing their clients? Are there mechanisms in place that protect clients from being overcharged?

It is common, but not universal, for misdemeanor cases and felony cases through the preliminary hearing to be handled for "flat" fees. Some...

Does attorney deduct fee before or after medical has been paid

The fees are determined by contract. Typically, paid on gross recovery, before medical.

I refuse to talk on recorded lines unless they are able to send me an mp3 *immediately* upon conclusion of the call. You can record it, or...

Is it right for an attorney to represent an adverse party in a protection order when the petitioner was a former client?

Talking to both sides in the same dispute definitely creates a conflict of interest, which may or may not be waivable. However, it is usually...

Is it against the law to sign for a registered letter that is not sent to me .

I don't see the point in signing for it; the types of things that you send these for need it to have been sent, not accepted. Stating an amount...

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There are times that a person has given authority to others to sign on his behalf (but this doesn't sound like one of them). Damages for...

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My car was repossessed, and I can't get a written reinstatement quote from creditor. They will only give me a verbal quote.

If the "quote" is less than actually due, then it probably isn't a quote. This must be in writing, and provide certain other information. Also,...

Ex or her agent forged my signature on car title. She owes me money. Is this a civil or criminal matter or both?

You would need a significant balance due to make this worth handling. Also, were you on title, or just a cosigner on the loan? These are *not*...