Legal Questions and Answers
Will I get continued financial support if I opt for emancipation in Oregon?
My father passed away two years back, and my mother remarried. My stepfather is a disciplinarian. I want to stay away from my parents. But my stepfather extends financial support for my education. Will I get continued support if I opt for emancipation? We live in Oregon.
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Oregon | #28953Will Oregon laws on emancipation allow me to get over my minor’s status?
I’m 16 years and plan to get married to my boyfriend next year. I plan to seek emancipation before getting married. Will Oregon laws on emancipation allow me to get over my minor’s status?
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Oregon | #28952Can a 17 year old get emancipated minor status in South Dakota?
I’m 17 years and is married. We live in South Dakota, and I’m staying with my husband. My parents do not approve this and always threaten that I’m still a minor. Can I get emancipated minor status?
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: South Dakota | #28949Can a Child elect share of estate for Mother if Father did not leave Mother anything?
My father passed away a few months back. My parents were not divorced but my father had not included my mother in his will. My mother is suffering from memory loss for quite a few years, and she is in my care. We live in North Dakota. Can I exercise elective share on behalf of my mother?
12/28/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: North Dakota | #28948Can I get proceeds from the insurance my husband was holding at the time of his death?
I and my husband were living separately. We were not divorced, but did not had warm relations. My husband passed away two months back in an accident. I’m not provided for in his will. Can I get proceeds from the insurance he was holding at the time of his death? We were living in North Dakota, and I’m still living there.
12/28/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Life Insurance | State: North Dakota | #28947Will a 17 year old be guilty of statutory rape if he has sex with a 15 year old?
I was caught having sex with my girlfriend and her parents are looking to sue me for statutory rape. She is 15 and I am 17 years old. Will I have to serve time in prison if they take me to court?
12/28/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Virginia | #28946Can I terminate the lease on the grounds that my boyfriend is physically abusive?
I moved in with my boyfriend to an apartment that is leased out in my name situated in Norfolk, Virginia. I had no idea staying with him would reveal a different side to him. He is physically abusive and I fear for my life. I have more than 8 months to go before my lease expires. Do I have a legal remedy to terminate the lease and move out of here as soon as possible?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Virginia | #28943Can the landlord be obligated to fix the electrical wiring in the apartment?
My landlord has been ignoring my repeated request to fix the electrical wiring in the apartment. The voltage fluctuations due to the low-quality work have caused severe damages to my personal electrical appliances. How can deal with this menace per the tenancy laws in Virginia?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Virginia | #28942What is the maximum security deposit in Virginia?
I am new to Virginia and am staying with my aunt. I am planning to rent a place of my own and move out soon. I have zoned in on a place. What is the maximum security deposit that can be demanded by a landlord in Virginia? Can he hold back any amount at the end of the lease?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Virginia | #28940Can a landlord request for prepaid rent and include it in the lease agreement in Virginia?
I moved to Virginia recently and have signed a monthly renewable lease for the rental unit I am currently residing at. My landlord has requested for prepaid rent and has included it in the lease agreement. Is this legally valid in Virginia?
12/28/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Virginia | #28939