What are the laws regarding self defense without the use of a weapon? What are the likely outcomes in real world applications?

In general you have the right to self-defense. After that it gets more complicated. If he actually swung at you in most states you would have the...

In NY am I obigated to pay Child Support for my Son who is 21?

In most states you are obligated to pay child support through the 18th year but no further than that. Even if you and the mother had an agreement...

More on the 3-month lease and early move out question

In a month to month tenancy the tenants would be obligated to give you 30 days notice. In this case, however, the tenants did not hold over. As a...

When you dont back a payday loan is that fraud

No, it is a breach of contract. The people who made the loan may not have followed the law in all respects so you may wish to consult with an...

Compensations outside court. Possible?

The victim cannot drop the charges; only the DA can do that. If the trial is a short time away your friend must have an attorney. This victim...

The safest thing to no is to answer "no" with an explanation. You cannot be excluded because you parents were in the party if you never subscribed...

Can a landlord verbally evict?

Whether or not the landlord can make you get rid of the pet depends on the language of the lease. The manager has threatened to initiate eviction...

Qui Tam Contingency Fees

If you never had a fee agreement the lawyer is still entitled to the reasonable value of his services. he did agree to take the case on...

Is there any downside to signing a severance agreement / general release prior to my last day of work?

No settlement agreement or general release covers future events. If you sign it now, it covers disputes over your employment up through the date...

I have filed for annulment in California and am waiting for my court date. if the annulment does not get apporved in court can

You can move to amend the complaint to a complaint for dissolution of the marriage and that amendment will date back to the original filing....