Is it slander if an adoptive parent spreads around lies about the adoptive child after he turns 18 and knows his real parents?

Whether or not it technically qualifies as slander, the legal issue is whether there are provable damages for you to take action on. In this case,...

I pay child support and my ex will not let me know were she lives and also will not give me a contact number to talk to my kids

If you have a parenting plan that specifies that you are to have telephonic contact, then you can ask a court to have her found in contempt. If...

How do I go about getting a refund of unused money back from my lawyer?

Below is a link to the PA Disciplinary Board. Check with them to see if they can help you get some of this money back. Have a copy of your fee...

I'm being sued by a education lender. What do I need to do?

You should sit down with a lawyer who handles business, contracts or creditor/debtor matters. Below are links to your local and state bar...

If you give him a deadline, remember that all your calls, letters, etc., will apply against your retainer. If this guy is a fantastic lawyer who...

Can i file charges against my attorney for ethics vioations

Below is a link to the NJ Office of Attorney Ethics. They may also have assistance programs for the lawyer.

Can a judge tell a jury to go back and come to a decision after two days of deliberating which they had made a decision?

It's not clear what kind of case you're referring to. It's not uncommon for judges to encourage jurors to continue to deliberate rather than...

Summer vacation

Yes, usually a parent can start their summer visit following a weekend. I agree though with the second answer, try working this out now to spare...

Can I request for a continuence or a reschedual on a petition for parentage?

I agree with the above answer. If the hearing went ahead and you aren't happy with the result because your materials weren't available in time,...

What is the best cheapesst way to check divorce records of a guy I just met on line to make sure he isnt married ?

If you can't afford private investigators or record search services, you can find out where he's lived and check the courts in those locations. ...