I was promised a raise

If you have an employment contract or if there is an employee manual, you need to look to those documents to determine what the policies are...

Is an oral contract as part of domestic partnership enforceable in maryland?performed $100,000 design work without reimbursement

The answer is maybe. This is a very fact-intensive question. As Ms. Peeples as stated, some contracts are required to be in writing and this might...

Since a law suit was brought against me illegally, can I move on that basis alone to have it annulled?

While anything is possible, this is highly unlikely. Because this is a debt collection case, neither US nor any International laws would apply but...

Can i remove my furniture from a room rented to subleasee?

You should look to the sublease agreement to determine what the rights and responsibilities are regarding the furniture. Here is some information...

Can my fiancé adopt my 17 month old son?

I think you posed a similar question on Avvo already. You need to first contact the police and get a Protective Order against the rapist for your...

Long form specific ques

You can visit one of the family law self-help centers in Maryland for guidance: a. Anne Arundel –...

THERE IS NOWAY I CAN AFFORD A MISTAKE LIKE THIS. Is there a way to fix it?

My recommendation would be to find another attorney. Your current lawyer is required to send your file to the new attorney once you retain one. You...

Is this defamation per se in Maryland?

This does not sound like defamation per se. In order to prove defamation, you must show (1) defamatory statements were made to a third person; (2)...

I discovered on June 10 that my employer had canceled my health insurance. I called HR, they had no explanation in the file and

I am not sure this is a legal question per se; however, I would recommend that you obtain a copy of the employee manual or employment contract with...

I was laid off from my job on 5/12/14. Can I be held in contempt for not paying child support?

Of course it is possible; however, in your situation, I doubt a Judge or Master would sanction you when you've taken action so quickly. The Courts...

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