I'm on the birth certificate but found out I'm not the blood father in Alaska can she take the kids away ?

Not necessarily. If you have acted as the Father and the children identify with you as the Father, you can seek custody in the Court and actually...

How would emancipation work for my 17 yr. Old nephew?

Emancipation is age based. In NY, a parent is required to financially support a child until the child turns 21 years old or becomes...

NO court dates avaiiable on reservation syytem and I need to file a motipn for protective order, What do I do?

If you safety or well being is at issue, you may want to file a police report. If the wrongdoer resides with you, then you could ask that he or she...

Under the 5th Amendment you have a privilege to remain silent. You are allowed to exercise the privilege in both civil and criminal proceedings. If...

It is very important to ask for a jury in civil matters. There are limited cases that you cannot have a jury. It is almost easier to answer your...

Would it be beneficial to file bankruptcy even after I have been sued?

Wait as long as you can. If you file while being sued, it's probable that the case will be on hold and reopen after your bankruptcy ends. If you...

Can a civil claim in eastern district be amended after 3 years if the civil supplemental jurisdiction claim is not complete?

It depends on when you found out about the negligence and whether you had been dutiful in making a determination and inquiry into the facts. It's...

Malpractice can involve issues relating to items that are non-personal injury related, but medical negligence nearly always relates to personal...