Legal Questions and Answers
Can a husband be legally liable for his wife's anger problem if he does not seek help for her?
Will a husband be legally liable if he does not seek help for his wife who, to his knowledge, has a problem of controlling her anger?
05/03/2007 | Category: Mental Health | State: New York | #3654What is the law regarding large purchases and being able to return property if dissatisfied?
Is there a law in Wisconsin that states that if you buy a product such as a bed or any other product that if you are dissatified with it that you can sent it back within 30 days?
05/03/2007 | Category: Consumer | State: Wisconsin | #3646What happens with a joint checking account when one person dies?
My ex husband recently passed away. We have been divorced for 2 years, but we had a joint checking account that he did not close out because he did not want to have to change his direct deposit information. What happens to the checking account seeing how my name is still on it? Does that make me liable for any bills? I currently live in KY, but the account is in New York wher...
05/03/2007 | Category: Banking laws | State: Kentucky | #3642Can I change my children's name to their stepfathers without thier biological father's consent?
I am a British citizen living with my husband who is American in Arkansas. Both of my children, aged 8 and 11, are British as my husband is there stepfather. Can we legally change their names to there stepfather's name. We have no contact with their birth father as he left when they were babies. I have no way of getting in contact with him.
05/03/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Arkansas | #3640Am I able to recover bonds that my husband spent during our marriage that were gifts to me?
During my marriage, I received sizable cash and EE Bond gifts from my grandparents. Some were used by my mate to invest in a business venture that failed or for purchases. What is the status of their value during a divorce?
05/03/2007 | Category: Divorce » Property Set... | State: Texas | #3628How do I get out from under the loan on I car where I owe more than the car is worth?
I cannot afford payments on car. I owe more than it is worth. I would like to get out from under the loan.
05/03/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Oregon | #3618Is a husband responsible for a deceased wife's debt if it was all in her name only?
I have a friend who is dying of cancer. The end is very near and she is concerned for the husband and children she will leave behind. What bills/debts is her family responsible for once she passes? All of her bills, credit cards, etc. are in her name only. Will her family be responsible for the balance of payments. As far as I know, there is no estate involved.
05/03/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: New York | #3608Do I need an attorney before signing a release and trust agreement from an insurance company?
Do I need to contact an attorney before signing a release and trust agreement from an insurance company?
05/03/2007 | Category: Contracts | State: Florida | #3607Is there a time period in which you can recind a lease agreement you signed?
If you sign a lease and change your mind within 3 days, can you get out of the agreement?
05/03/2007 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: Pennsylvania | #3604Can a Florida hardship license be reinstated after being recinded?
Can a Florida hardship license be reinstated after being recinded?
05/03/2007 | Category: Drivers Lice... » Drivers Hard... | State: ALL | #3602