Must you deliver a notice of non-payment to someone before you file a small claims for a bad check? What happens if you did not?

If you did not provide proper notice before filing suit then you cannot seek treble damages or attorney fees for the collection of the check. If...

Small vinyl shops selling NFL and other copyright decals, Ok?

It is possible to license the right to use the images. If the shop has not done so, it is only a matter of time before they receive a cease and...

Could I sue a company for using my SS# by mistake on tax forms that is causing me to not get my tax return?

There are a couple of things to note. First, has your daughter tried contacting the payroll department to ask them to correct the 1099 forms? She...

You need to review the garnishment. That will tell you what Court issued it. Then you need to go to the court and get a copy of the Return of...

Can a person file a civil case? If the violations occur in the county jail, would I file at the county level or the state level?

If you have an 8th amendment claim you would file a case in federal court under 42 U.S.C. 1983. These are very complicated cases to pursue,...

The car dealership wants us to sign a new contract with a higher than agreed upon payment!

Many times the purchase contract on a car is made contingent on the approval of the finance company. They may be arguing that the financing was...

Do I need an attorney for a child services appeal?

You are physically capable of doing anything any attorney can do and you are entitled to represent yourself in any type of case up to and including...

What is considered to be illegal debt collection proceeders

The best thing to do is to speak with an attorney. Threatening to garnish your wages is likely a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices...

I am in the process of reinstating an annulment because it was denied the first time. Will I need to hire an attorney?

Have you reviewed the statute to determine if you actually have a legal reason to seek annulment? That would be your first step. Second, since...

Can a judge set aside my conviction? I thought it had to be the prosecutor, but he told me to talk to the judge.

The conviction was entered by the Court. The prosecutor would not be able to change the conviction even if they wanted to, although their...