The car was not mine I simply borrowed it from a friend I do although have prior drug related convictions

If you are facing a lengthy incarceration, hire an attorney. Seeking advice on this forum is not going to cut it. You need a competent criminal...

My 18 year old in NJ was arrested on felony charges and is being prosecuted as an adult. Grounds for emancipation?

Actually, he IS an adult in NJ. 18 is the age of majority in all but two states. Alabama and Vermont recognize 19 as the age of majority. So, he...

Can I file a 2003 will for probate if a 2005 will also exists, but the validity of which is being challenged?

It sounds like the 2003 Will is already in the record, so I'm not sure what benefit you expect from trying to probate it. The Probate Court is...

Mr. Bonar is quite proficient in this field. I recommend you take his advice. File a Dependency Petition with the Family Court immediately. David

My child lives with me, I never married her dad but let him sign birth cert, can he just come TAKE her from me? What are my righ

I can't improve on Mr. Scully's advice. I can only reinforce it. You need to establish custody and child support with the Family Court. That...

How do I get custody of my niece, 10, whom I have raised in my home for the last 7 years from her mother?

Please follow Ms. Wells' advice. File for custody with the Family Court. Disclose all of the facts so the Judge understands exactly what is going...

Would I get in trouble?

I agree with Mr. Tolley. You are under no obligation to report it. Just avoid letting it happen again. David

Do I need help

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeier. If you are truly unable to comply, pleading that before the court is all you've got.

Verbal contracts are binding in Alabama so long as they do not violate the Statute of Frauds. This Statute provides seven areas where agreements...

I am being evicted or was served a unlawful detainor from my apartment complex for nonpayment and I have no lease agreement

Mr. Scully tends to give good advice. Get out of the apartment while you still have control over the schedule. Otherwise, someone will show up to...