My daughter attended a party in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University where there was alcohol present. She did not consume, buy, sell, or transport any alcohol, but received a citation. What should she do to avoid any penalty, and is there a law against being in the presence of alcohol without consuming it?

July 16th, 2024

A 60-year-old American citizen man marries a non-American foreign 24-year-old girl who entered the USA on a visit visa. They attempt to claim her birth rights and extort money from her family, alleging sexual abuse and threatening to damage the family's reputation. The daughter is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and hidden away by her father. What legal actions can be taken against the daughter and her husband in the USA for immigration fraud, extortion, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress?

August 17th, 2024

I borrowed $5000 from a friend and he is taking me to small claims court for $3000. If I don't attend the hearing, can my wages be garnished, or will there just be a judgment on my credit? I have a new job and don't want my wages garnished. What options do I have?

August 12th, 2023

When filing interrogatories, can you ask for copies of video tapes, contracts, and policy and procedure manuals?

October 7th, 2024

My husband and I are beneficiaries of our son's estate in a Probate settlement in Colorado. We are submitting objections to the Court for 5 documents petitioning for a Final Settlement. We wish for just myself to attend a prehearing conference and Hearing, which are already scheduled in May. Ely said it would not be accepted by the Court to use a Power of Attorney, and did not suggest any other method. What can we do to have just me make the Court appearances? Is there a term for this? Is there a format for this request? What do the terms Pre Per and Pro Se mean? Also, at the top of the Objections, I have written: "Representing their own interests pro se" followed by our names and address. Is this correct?

July 11th, 2023