I have an ex-girlfriend, 17 years younger than me, threatening to file charges against me for statutory rape. Although our relationship began shortly before her 18th birthday and we never engaged in any sexual activity before she was a legal adult, I have texts from her referring to herself as crazy and saying she's 'gonna ruin my life'. How will these allegations hold up without any evidence, and what should I do to protect myself?

March 26th, 2023

I have a restraining order against me that was issued by a family member 5 years ago. I want to get it dismissed. How serious is this situation, do I need a lawyer to help me, and what would be the average cost of hiring a lawyer? If I could handle it myself, what would be the cost?

June 23rd, 2024

In North Carolina, can a state employer read my private Facebook chats that were not sent or received while I was at work? I inadvertently left my Facebook homepage open but minimized on the status bar at work. Someone at work opened up all my private chats with a friend and is now threatening disciplinary action. The same people I recently filed an EEOC complaint against. I feel my privacy has been violated. Is there no privacy anymore?

April 30th, 2023

My daughter and son-in-law are living in my house, and my daughter wants a divorce. What are my legal rights to have him removed from the house, especially since he claims he has nowhere to go?

April 1st, 2023

My husband does not qualify for Medicaid institutional care because my income is too high; he is retired with a small monthly retirement check. Would a divorce help his chances to qualify? How long would we need to wait after the divorce? We live in New Mexico.

September 24th, 2023