Newton's Legal Eagle

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The fine, and court costs, seem pretty high – are they legal?

April 19, 2012

Can I get restitution??

April 5, 2012

How Do I End This Lease??

March 22, 2012

Driving While Suspended.

March 8, 2012

What is telephone harassment?

February 24, 2012

How do I change my name?

February 9, 2012

Child in need of care.

January 25, 2012

Can I hold the store responsible?

January 12, 2012

How do I get a title for this old bike?

December 22, 2011

I’m not sure if an oil and gas lease is a good thing for me.

December 1, 2011

They are keeping the dress, can they do this?

November 18, 2011

Searching a minor?

November 3, 2011

What are the advantages of an LLC?

October 20, 2011

Can she restore parent rights?

October 6, 2011

I Don’t Trust the Executor of my Grandfather’s Estate

September 22, 2011

Do they have to pay me while I am at the conference?

September 9, 2011

Suing the dog owner?

August 25, 2011

Is it possible to terminate the biological father’s parental rights?

August 11, 2011

Should I Consider a Mechanic’s Lien?

July 28, 2011

Can my son get his money back on this bad deal?

July 14, 2011

Can I get a Felony Expunged?

June 30, 2011

After Water in the Basement, Should I Contact my Landlord or Insurance Company?

June 16, 2011

In the case of cattle and cars tangling, am I liable?

June 2, 2011

Is there any hope for my lost luggage?

May 18, 2011

Are there any limits to advertising for lawyers?

May 3, 2011

Do we have legal recourse to demand back child support?

April 5, 2011

I asked an acquaintance to work on the house; now we have a legal mess

March 22, 2011

I think I should be the trustee

March 8, 2011

Is it legal to keep my grandfather’s bald eagle?

February 23, 2011

Apprehension of undocumented immigrants

February 9, 2011

Can the officer ask for my child's age?

January 26, 2011

Can I keep the ones that got away?

January 11, 2011

We never married, now what can be done about deadbeat dad?

January 5, 2011

Charity fears losing non-profit status

December 14, 2010

Is 'slip and fall' incident at business a case?

November 30, 2010

When is declaring bankruptcy the best option?

November 16, 2010

Property owner asks Eagle about trespassing pet

November 1, 2010

Mother seeks Legal Eagle's advice on child support

October 18, 2010

Legal lesson: Choose your roommates wisely

October 15, 2010

Reader: How do I get my property back?

February 1, 2010

Eagle: Spitting in public legal, though gross, in Newton

September 13, 2010

Eagle answers landlord’s question about eviction

August 30, 2010

Employment at Will

August, 2010

Which is the best option between a will and a trust?

July 19, 2010

What is a common-law marriage?

July 5, 2010

Who keeps ring after broken engagement?

Jun 21, 2010

Reader asks if store is liable in vehicle theft

Jun 7, 2010

Eagle looks at neighbor's water dispute

May 24, 2010

Grandparents have visitation rights for their grandchildren

May 10, 2010

Legal Eagle urges you to honor Law Day

April 26, 2010

Legal Eagle takes on topic of neighbors’ tree disputes

April 12, 2010

Cheating spouse will not benefit you in divorce

March 29, 2010

Legal Eagle tries to clarify Kansas driver's dilemna

March 15, 2010

Legal estate documents best left to attorneys

March 1, 2010

Miranda warning complex and evolving

January 19, 2010

Reader asks about drinking and driving

January 18, 2010

Reader asks about terminating injury attorney

January 4, 2010

Attorney seeks your questions on the law

December 21, 2009