Lawyers North America

Should I hire a personal injury lawyer?

Questions — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:12:17 +0000

Is it really worth it to hire a personal injury lawyer or just negotiate with my insurance company on my own?

Worker’s Compensation

Questions — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:52:10 +0000

An employer in a state with an exclusive workers’ compensation fund elects not to come
under the state law. The law prohibits purchase of private workers’ compensation
insurance and the employer does not wish to assume the risk. What alternatives to
insuring in the state fund are available if any?

Real Estate

Questions — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:51:43 +0000

My husband co signed for my father in law when he refinanced his home. My husband wants to be removed from the loan as well as the deed. Will a real estate attorney be able to help my husband even though the home is on the verge of foreclosure? My husband has never lived or held any interest in the home he just did it as a favor to my father in law.

DUI

Questions — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:50:19 +0000

Can Americans still get into Canada with a DUI on their record? I’ve heard you have to wait seven years, but I’d like to know if this is true?

Bankruptcy

Questions — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:45:49 +0000

I have been working in the US for the past 6 years and have been
denied permanent residency status because terms of my employment
has changed. I was forced to leave the US. I am now facing no, or
little income and debt of 50,000 US and debt of 100,000 in Canada.
I am planning to declare bankruptcy in Canada. What are my US
options and ramifications.
thank you

Tax Law

Questions — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:03:25 +0000

What is the TAX LAW with Gift money?
Is there a limit to gift money? Who pays tax? The giver or the receiver? Or both?

Family Law

Questions — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:02:30 +0000

Where in Toronto can I receive a family lawyer, pro bono?
I’ve tried legal services, and I was denied because my ex also went there. I’ve searched some student lawyer program but it doesn’t work on family law cases.

Divorce

Questions — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:02:03 +0000

How to obtain a divorce decree?
I went to court for a divorce 4 years ago, being new to this I thought what i pick up from the court was the final divorce but instead it was just the minutes, what do i have to file in order to get the actual divorce decree?

Criminal Law

Questions — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:01:41 +0000

Can video tapes be used in court to prove you were somewhere?