I was parked in a public parking lot when a tree fell on my car and crushed it beyond repair. Do I have any recourse against the city?

The first question to ask is:  Was the tree a City owned or controlled tree?  Though there are no easy ways to know if a particular tree is a City tree, there are clues: Is the base of the tree located between the sidewalk and the street?  Does the tree have large branches that overhang…

I fell in the grocery store parking lot last week and caused real damage to my knee. Can I ask the grocery store to pay for my medical bills?

Like one of my elementary school teachers told me:  “It can never hurt to ask!”  By telling the store about your fall and asking them to pay for your medical bills, you should find out quickly if the store has a no-fault type of insurance called “Medpay” insurance.  If the store has Medpay insurance, then…

My spouse rarely takes the kids during his custodial times. Can I take him back to court for additional support money?

The short answer is maybe and the longer answer depends on many factors.  The most important documents needed to fully analyze your situation are the Separation Agreement or Court Order (Agreement/Order) currently in place for child support and child custody.  If neither of these documents have been signed, you need to see an attorney to…