If I"m stopped for speeding and I give the police officer someone else's name. What will happen?

If you're stopped for speeding, then the officer will ask to see your driver's license, which will of course bear your real name. If you don't have...

Is there a statute of limitations on collecting a doctor bill I was served papers today from a collection agency

Mr. Arany summarizes this situation excellently. I don't think anyone can say more, or advise one course above the others, without consulting with...

Can a borrower initiate a foreclosure?

This process is known as surrendering a deed in lieu of foreclosure. It was discussed in a thread about a similar situation (if not the same one)...

You can ask the Court to drop the charges or reduce a sentence for them, but there's no guarantee that they'll do it. Our laws recognize that a...

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Asking this on behalf of my Sister, who's husband is quitting his job & moving to CA., leaving 2 kids and huge debts.. advice?

Two issues immediately come to my mind: First, the debts. It's not clear from this question what debts these are. If the debts were incurred...

Is mileage tax deductible for an independent contractor?

This is really more a question for an accountant than a lawyer. My understanding is that in general, there is a deduction you can claim when...

My 16 yr. old girl is at foster home because her dad signed a voluntary agreement with them I want her do I have any say in it?

You need to consult with an attorney. There's too much going on here, and it's too hard to figure it all out from your description (please see this...

I am underwater on my townhouse in Portland, Oregon. Can I not pay my mortgage and go into foreclosure or should I short sale?

If you and he are married, there's a decent chance that any foreclosure will appear on your credit report as well. Whether you should maintain...

If my 16 year old sister gets her baby taken away can I try and get her before she goes into custody of the state?

A parent's child is generally "taken away" by the state only in the context of a juvenile dependency case. The state opens one of these cases when...

Is there a statute of limitations on enforcing divorce dicree terms?

Generally there is no 'statute of limitations' on enforcement of a judgment. A statute of limitations sets out how long one can wait before...