Can I take my domestic partner to small claims court for half of our lease?

Probably so. A signed lease may be a legally binding and enforceable document. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this...

A decision of the appeal tribunal found me ineligible for benefits from 11-14- through 1-29 for not actively seeking work

If you ineligible status was only until 1/29, then it would stand to reason that you would be eligible after then. It might not hurt to ask. ...

Do i have a lawsuit

It appears from your statement that you think maybe you can sue somebody for something. Normally, a civil action will be appropriate where...

Mortgage Lender Lawsuit

Mortgages are contracts and are therefore interpreted and evaluated in accordance with the language written in the contract. You should examine...

My wife case was deny what procedure or the step i need to take

Perhaps the court clerk can help you somewhat, although they cannot give legal advice. It may be worthwhile to retain an attorney. [In...

I'm being sued by Citicards. I need to write a trial brief. How do I write one? What do I write on it?

If you owe the money, you will probably get a judgment against you. Perhaps you should retain an attorney who works in the field of...

Do I have to show to court if I already file an answer to a motion of contempt

You should definitely retain an attorney to appear on your behalf. Contempt motions are very serious. [In accordance with the Avvo community...

Normally, attorneys are not witnesses. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this communication does not constitute "legal...

What happens at a hearing depends on the evidence, among other possible factors. [In accordance with the Avvo community guidelines, this...

In a Chapt. 11 Bankruptcy adversary case

There is no requirement for responses to affirmative defenses. You only have to Reply to counterclaims denominated as such. [In accordance with...