Legal Questions and Answers
How do I file a grievance against an assistant district attorney for defamation of character?
We want to file a grievance against an assistant district attorney for defamation of character and blatant lying and theatrics utilized in a case in which he served as prosecuting attorney. He went as far as calling me a forger and liar and anybody with our last name being nothing but complete liars and full of crap. We want to file a complaint because it cost us a lot, mainl...
02/07/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Texas | #440Once I file for bankruptcy how soon after will the creditors stop calling?
I'm going to be filing for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I live in Washington, DC. Once I file for bankruptcy, how soon after that do the bill collectors stop harassing you by phone and mail? Does the bankruptcy fee have to be paid all at once before sending out letters to the creditors that you are filing a Chapter 7? Is there any way that I can have the filing fee waived? Is it...
02/07/2007 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: District Of Columbia | #439What is considered community property in a marriage?
I have been married for five years. The house and cars are in my wife's name. What am I entitled to as far as community property?
02/05/2007 | Category: Divorce » Property Set... | State: California | #438Can I force my partner to sell the business if we are splitting up the business?
My business partner and I are splitting up. We own our cottage business as joint tenants. Can I force the sale of this cottage?
02/05/2007 | Category: Partnerships » General | State: Florida | #437Can there be co-agents on a power of attorney such as sisters?
Can there be co-agents on a power of attorney or can there only be one named?
02/05/2007 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Illinois | #436What recourse do contractors have if I terminate the contract and hire someone else?
I hired a construction company for a rebuild of a multi-unit building. It was damaged by fire and I have a contract that pays in three installments. I have paid one installment and they are at the halfway point. The contract stated that work would be completed by 1 Nov 06. There was no real scope of work defined in the contract except that the latest set of prints should be f...
02/05/2007 | Category: Contractors | State: Alaska | #435How does my daughter add my name to her mortgage deed?
My daughter owns a house and wants to put her mother's name on the deed. How is this performed?
02/05/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #434What are a woman's legal rights to have a paternity test to determine the father of her child?
A married female has an affair and then gives birth to a child. She is unsure whether the biological father of the child is her husband or the man with whom she had an affair. What are her legal rights to have a paternity test to determine the father of the child? What rights does the lover have if the test determines that he is the biological father of the child?
02/05/2007 | Category: Paternity | State: Texas | #432What can I do to obtain a copy of my step-parents will to ensure their wishes have been carried out?
Our parents died and we are step children. I am trying to find the paperwork my step-brother filed because he will not give me or my sister a copy of it. The property was supposed to be sold and all of us except him given a portion of the proceeds because he was given 5 acres before my dad died for his share. How can I obtain these documents to see what he has done. I was suppo...
02/05/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Michigan | #430With an annulment does the defendant have to sign a waiver as with a divorce?
With an annulment, does the defendant have to sign a waiver as with a divorce, and how long is the process?
02/05/2007 | Category: Divorce » Annulment | State: New Jersey | #428