Legal Questions and Answers
My wife died and I need to know if his children from a prior marriage inherit?
I am a resident of Denver, Colorado. My wife died in a tragic accident last week. She did not have a will or last testament and has substantial property in her name. We have three children from our marriage. She also had a daughter from an earlier marriage. In what manner will the property be divided in Colorado per the intestacy law?
12/16/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Colorado | #28231Can a complaint be filed against a constable for rape?
I live in North Dakota. I was detained in the prison for a night for rash driving. One of the constables forced himself on me and had sex with me while the other constables were away for rounds. Can I file a complaint against the constable for such an act?
12/16/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: North Dakota | #28230Can one Co-tenant of homestead property obtain a Partition?
property held jointly by two unmarried adults, one has claimed the homestead exemption. Is this property subject to partition by judicial sale?
12/15/2016 | Category: Real Property » Homestead | State: Florida | #28197I was born out of an embryo transfer. Do I inherit from my Parents?
I am 20 and lives in Tennessee. I was born out of an embryo transfer. I lived with my parents all the time and recently they passed away without executing a will. After their death, my father’s brother said that I have no rights in their property. He further told me to leave my deceased parent’s house and hand over the property and house to him. I wish to know whether I have an...
12/15/2016 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #28171Do I have to follow my Husband's Will in Colorado?
I live in South Park, Colorado. My husband and I had been married for 12 years. My husband recently passed away and had left a will. However, he had not updated his will and had left most of his estate to his parents. Can I choose not to follow my husband’s will and divide up his estate in any other legal way?
12/15/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Colorado | #28170Since I’m a minor, can I legally move out of my parents’ house and live alone?
I’m a 15-year-old living with my parents in Los Angeles, California. I am one of the main actors in a successful television show and is paid well. My parents want me to start focusing on school but I want to continue acting. My parents gave me an ultimatum to either quit acting or move out of their house. Since I’m a minor, can I legally move out of my parents’ house and live a...
12/15/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: California | #28169In California, can a husband be prosecuted for having forced sexual intercourse with his wife?
My husband is addicted to alcohol. I have tried to help him in getting rid of this addiction, but nothing seems to have worked out. Our kids too are getting affected due to my husband’s alcohol addiction. Last night, after my husband came home from office, he kept drinking till midnight and then forcefully had sex with me. I tried to resist but he did not listen. In California,...
12/15/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: California | #28168I was sexually exploited by an officer of Pulaski County PD in Arkansas.
I was arrested for DUI by an officer of Pulaski County PD in Arkansas. He took me to the holding cell in PD building. He was the only officer in the building. I was sexual exploited while I was in the jail. I am a 24-year-old storekeeper in a supermart in the vicinity. Under what law in Arkansas can I sue the police officer for his misconduct?
12/15/2016 | Category: Criminal » Sex Offfender | State: Arkansas | #28164What is punishment given for sexually assaulting a minor?
I live in Connecticut with my husband and a daughter who is 9 years old. Last week, we hosted a party at home on our daughter’s birthday. While my daughter was upstairs in her room, one of our friends sneaked upstairs, beat her up and had sex with her without her consent. We have already lodged a complaint against the offender. I want to know about the punishment that will be ...
12/15/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Connecticut | #28158What is the defense used for sexually assaulting a minor?
I live in Arizona with my daughter who is 15 years old. Last week she was sexually abused by my boyfriend when she was alone at home. I want to file a complaint against him for rape. However my boyfriend says my daughter consented to the sexual activity. She definitely did not give consent as she had no idea what he was up to. Can my boyfriend raise this as a valid defense?
12/15/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Arizona | #28156