Legal FAQ

Straight answers to the legal questions people ask most. Every answer is drawn from official sources, which are linked on each page.

22 answers

Can a father file for child custody?
Yes.
Family Law
Can i be a medical malpractice lawyer?
Yes, if you become a licensed lawyer.
Personal Injury
Can i divorce without a lawyer?
Yes, it looks like you can.
Family Law
Can i file for custody without a lawyer?
Yes, in general you can ask a court for a custody order without a lawyer.
Family Law
Can i file for uncontested divorce without a lawyer?
Often, yes.
Family Law
Can i file legal separation without a lawyer?
Yes, it looks possible.
Family Law
Do i need a child support lawyer?
No, you usually do not need a lawyer to get, change, or enforce child support.
Family Law
Do i need a lawyer for legal separation?
Not necessarily.
Family Law
Do i need a legal separation to get a divorce?
No.
Family Law
Do i need lawyer for child support hearing?
No, the sources do not say you must have a lawyer for a child support hearing.
Family Law
Do i need to file for legal separation before divorce?
No.
Family Law
How do i apply child support?
In the U.S., the main way to apply is to contact your state or tribal child support agency.
Family Law
How to be a medical malpractice attorney?
To become a medical malpractice attorney, you first have to become a lawyer.
Personal Injury
How to become medical malpractice lawyer?
You become a medical malpractice lawyer by first becoming a lawyer, then focusing your work on that area.
Personal Injury
How to code dog bite icd 10?
To code a dog bite, look it up in the CDC's free ICD-10-CM Browser Tool.
Personal Injury
How to get drug possession charges dropped?
There is no sure way to get a drug possession charge dropped, and the sources here only describe federal cases.
Criminal Defense
How to treat dog bite at home?
Clean the wound with soap and water as soon as possible.
Personal Injury
How to win a wrongful death lawsuit?
To win, you generally have to show the death was caused by someone else's wrongful act or negligence, in a situation where the person could have sued if they had lived.
Personal Injury
What do i need to file for uncontested divorce?
What you file depends on where you live, and the sources don't give one list for everywhere.
Family Law
What happens if you get a possession charge?
If you are charged with a crime such as possession, you get a 'charge sheet' that sets out the details of the charge.
Criminal Defense
When can i apply paternity leave?
It depends on the country.
Family Law
When can i get a restraining order against someone?
You can ask for a restraining order when your situation fits one of the types of order a court offers.
Family Law

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