Perhaps this person is doing it because they want to use it as a way of getting awarded answers? If they're the only one with the answer that no one else has given and they make it look like they definately know what they are on about, people are likely to believe them.

The same thing happened to me last other week. I answered a question which I actually hunted down myself as it was related to my line of work. I gave an answer which was 100% correct. Someone decided to answer it in a totally different way, totally incorrect information, and they even referred to my post too as if to suggest I was incorrect! Bearing in mind I recently acheived a very big professional qualification on my area of work and I am also receiving an award off our regulatory body (of the whole of the UK) for excelling in my work. This Average Joe off the street still thought he would have a bash though!

I know how frustrating it must be if they're doing it to you all the time. I could only suggest reporting them, or at the end of your posts typing the source where the information came from, eg; 'my friend is a lawyer and I asked for their advice.'

Bffychick, I understand how you feel. Yes. The best way is to hit the abuse button. It is located under the post of the person you want to report. After clicking on the Abuse button, you will be asked to choose the reason why you find the post abusive. You also a have a chance to add details.

Another way is to use the Contact Us link: http://www.webanswers.com/contacts.cfm . Our moderators seldom reply, but they usually fix the issue especially if they find out that your report is valid.

This person is doing all this because he feels that you are a threat to him, as people would like your answers and would award you. In this situation you should just ignore the person who is doing this. This would be difficult at first but then you will get used to it. Just show that person that he does not exist. Soon when he finds out that you are paying to heed to his "negative actions" then he will back-off.

As far as your reputation with the other users is concerned, well, you dont have to worry about that. People over here are quite mature and would not judge you or your answers according to someone else's accusations. So just relax!

Hope it helped!

Bffychick we all understand what you are saying and yes it is hurtful when others do that. The others are correct in assuming they are threatened by you and I believe this person is testing you to see how you react. If that person feels you gave an incorrect response there is a professional way to give the correct answer while not attacking you at the same time.

I think some of the posters who have been here for quite some time might possibly feel a little threatened by all the new blood. They don't really need to fear because there is plenty of work for everyone. Jealousy has no part of this site. It's ok to disagree on a question or issue, the key is not to make it personal, that's where the truly wise show their feathers.

I have not seen any of your answers in which another member has said that you are "full of bull", either directly or implicitly. Perhaps, you might provide a concrete example of what your concern is and, by doing so, a resolution can be achieved.

But, it is important that the answers you provide to legal questions are accurate, and not willy-nilly or misleading. The Legal Services Corporation, somewhat funded by the federal government and often known as Legal Aid, has offices across the country, but they are not everywhere.

In Alabama, for example, it is known as Legal Services Alabama, or LSA, and there are only eleven offices that covers 67 counties, and NONE of them are at the courthouse. And, to apply, one has to either call a toll-free number in Montgomery or apply online.

Finally, divorce lawyers may know their particular field of the law and the divorce laws of their state, but that does not make them an expert, even in divorce matters. And, about 90% of all attorneys have limited or no trial experience.