Can a 1099 employee in the District of Columbia demand to be paid overtime for November and December of 2020, and what steps should be taken if the employer does not comply?

July 24th, 2023

I hired an attorney in November 2020 to help with a reduction in child support and a change of venue. I am a military member stationed in Missouri, while my ex-spouse and child live in Oklahoma. I have paid the attorney over $6,000, but they are not returning my calls. My income has reduced by around $3,000 a month due to my housing allowance, and my child support was based on that higher income. I am struggling financially and need help. Can I file a modification of child support on my own, and how can I handle the unresponsive attorney?

November 29th, 2023

In a New York family court case, a litigant was not allowed to respond to the opposing party's motion to dismiss after their attorney withdrew from the case. What CPLR rule governs the litigant's right to submit an answer in response to the opposing party's motion, and what are the grounds for appeal if the court refuses to allow such a response?

July 25th, 2024

I believe I am a victim of vehicle title fraud. I purchased a car in Oregon while I am located in Washington state. The seller provided me with paperwork, including a bill of sale and an ORS 98.812 form, claiming the title was clean. However, after submitting the paperwork, I received a letter from the OR DMV stating the title was reconstructed or salvaged. The seller has since admitted to forging signatures and selling vehicles under another person's name. What steps should I take to address this fraud, and how can I find affordable legal assistance given my low income?

March 21st, 2023

Does civil theft exist in Arizona, and what are the applicable civil claims for theft, including for stolen money?

October 17th, 2023