General Practice Legal Questions

It is not clear to me what you are asking. You seem to be describing a situation in which an officer's wife is the judge in a matter, my answer is to that fact situation: This is called a conflict of interest and the judge should recuse herself from the matter. Advise the court through a motion to recuse. If the judge refuses to recuse, appeal that decision.   Good luck... Read More

Certain components that can be used for nuclear and advanced weapon systems are controlled under US law. Additionally, eBay has its own rules of what can and cannot be sold (weapons are not permitted). Where you also face issues is shipping to other countries because certain goods are not permitted to be sold to Iran, N. Korea etc. One would have to know a lot more about what you are selling to advise you more. ... Read More

Maria, Please reach out for consultation. There are  too many questions to ask to be able to give you an answer based on the above described accident involving 5-7 cars. We would do an in depth interview and review any documentation- especially the accident report and any photographic evidence.  We cannot directly solicit you. You will have to reach out.    Loren L. Gold, Esq. ... Read More

If your fall was the result of negligence on the part of the cruise line, then you have a solid case for all your damages including pain and suffering, all medical bills (past and present and future), and lost wages and loss of earning capacity. You should retain counsel here in Central Florida for contingency fee representation which means you don't pay anything unless you win the case. I have over 25 years experience as a personal injury lawyer either, and I fight hard for my clients.... Read More

This does not make a lot of sense. I would suggest you call the court and ask them if the matter has been dismissed or not. Matters are either pending or they are not. Closed usually means the case itself has been ruled upon, it only refers to discovery or a time period related to a matter. ... Read More

Generally, under the statute, RCW 71.05, persons may be involuntarily committed for treatment of mental disorders if, as a result of such disorders, they either (1) pose a substantial risk of harm to themselves, others, or the property of others, or (2) are gravely disabled. If you are concerned that his condition meets this requirement, you should contact a family law attorney with experience in this area to represent your interests.     ... Read More

There are a few areas of law that a person can certainly handle on their own.  While name change is one of them, I would advise hiring an attorney to assure the process is handled smoothly and definitely. I trust this answers your question, and if you reside in the Delaware Valley, feel free to call or email on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

A US citizen spouse can sponsor her foreign national spouse for a green card despite the overstay. You should work with an attorney. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to process and handle the case from start to finish. By filing a G 28 notice of appearance in the case, duplicate notices will go to the counsel of record so that the case can go smoothly and without complications. You can retain counsel anywhere in the United States for representation.... Read More

You may have a claim against the store for defamation of character. A false statement was made and was presumably published to a third-party, and that constitutes slander per se, which means you do not have to prove damages. When any plaintiff files a lawsuit against a defendant for defamation, they have to prove that they have been damaged. However 'slander per se' allows a plaintiff to recover damages without the need of proving same, if the statement falls into either of four categories. 1. Youve been accused of having a loathsome disease 2. You have been accused of a crime, 3. You have been accused of being a person of ill repute, or 4. You have been accused of being dishonest in their business dealings. Finally, there should be a source of recovery because 99% of the time commercial businesses like this have insurance policies that cover advertising injuries. That is a fancy word that means that defamation is an insurable risk that commercial enterprises protect themselves against. So what you should do is to retain counsel to represent you, and have a claim filed against the business. If they refuse to negotiate with you or you do not have any luck in finding a lawyer to represent you, you can always file a lawsuit against the business in small claims court.... Read More

A US citizen can sponsor his fiancé for a K visa provided that the couple have met within two years of the filing date. The in person physical meeting can take place anywhere in the world. So yes your girlfriend can travel to the United States to satisfy that condition.    ... Read More

Do not write your own will.  If it is important to you, have an experienced attorney draft it per your specification and they will provide witnesses and a notary.  People who create their own will using online forms are at risk for not complying with state law and other finer points that may become important. Please do not be pennywise and pound foolish.  It is a very important endeavor. A simple will with an attorney should not cost more than 1,000. and may be as low as several hundred dollars depending on where you go. I would advise you to research lawyers on Avvo.com.  Good luck.... Read More

You should be very careful about sending money to a foreign national overseas. There are a lot of Romance scams taking place internationally, so you should talk to an immigration lawyer about the steps necessary to have somebody come here on a visitors visa. Additionally, you should discuss with an immigration attorney any conversations between she and you to see if what she's telling you conflicts with any immigration laws currently in force.... Read More