I was sanctioned $22,000 for my attorney not attending a settlement Faire conference. The sanction is paid to my former spouses

Probably. You should speak with an attorney who does bankruptcies in your area. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this...

Can i sue for defamation of character and pain and emotional distress if I have been falsely accused of something?

There are causes of action at civil law for defamation of character, false arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution. See MEEHAN v....

I agree with the attorneys who posted previously. There are causes of action at civil law for false imprisonment. To determine whether the...

Defamation and harrassment

Your statement indicates that you may have grounds for action at civil law for defamation of character and portrayal in a false light. You should...

If I wrote a statement in my private blog (free of any specific names or places), can my boss write me up for defamation?

Employers can write anything they wish in accordance with company policy. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this...

Can i sue my husband and ex friends that are his adversaries for slander and libel regarding my public relations job?

Lawsuits for defamation of character are legally possible, but rarely practical. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this...

I had a baby with a married man an have been with him for 3 yrs he's separated the baby is 16months. He is physically,

Depending on how "abusive" he is, it may be possible to obtain a protective order. You should probably discuss the details with a family law...

How does a battery conviction affect custody?

A history of domestic violence can seriously limit a party's chances of having unsupervised visitation. [In accordance with the Avvo community...

Can you help me collect my past due child support?

If you have a judgment, sometimes a private collection agency can help. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this communication...

Did the SF CPS have a probably cause to remove a 5-year old boy who was entrusted to me by his parents who live in Mexico?

It appears from your statement that you should continue to try to work with CPS until you have exhausted any possible remedies with them. Then, if...