Legal Questions and Answers
Must I follow my Husband's Will in Alabama?
My husband was domiciled in Alabama and passed away two months back. I wanted to know, with regards to his properties, would I be given the ownership of it? Can I decide what share of his properties should be given to me even when he has left a will?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Alabama | #27801My Husband did not update his Will after we married. Can I still inherit from him as his wife?
I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My husband and I had been married for 2 years. My husband recently passed away due to a car accident and had left a will. However, my husband had forgotten to update his will and had left all his money and property to his parents. Can I choose not to follow my husband’s will and divide up his estate in any other legal way?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Arkansas | #27800Do I have to probate and abide by my Husband's Will if he left me his wife nothing?
I live in Phoenix, Arizona. My husband and I had been married for 30 years. My husband recently passed away and had left a will. He had chosen to bequeath a part of his property to his nephew. However, I am unhappy with the instructions in the will and his bequeathment to his nephew. Can I choose not to follow my husband’s will and divide up his estate in any other legal way?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Arizona | #27799I will be turning 16 soon. If I engage sexually with my 25 years old teacher, how much of a trouble will it be for him?
I fancy a teacher in school. He is young and is about 25 years old. I will be turning 16 soon. He has been responding to my flirty messaging for a while now but won’t go the whole way. I don’t like it when he talks to other older girls. I want to show him that I can satisfy him just as much. He refuses to do anything. If we do engage sexually and somehow it gets out, how much o...
12/09/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Alaska | #27797I found my son’s music teacher fondling him inappropriately. What is the punishment?
Last week I found my son’s music teacher fondling him inappropriately. When I confronted her, she ran for the door and bolted. My son is deeply affected by the whole episode. He is just 11 years old. I want to take her to court for what she did to my son. What is the punishment that the court can give out to such sick people?
12/08/2016 | Category: Child Abuse | State: Alabama | #27728I slept with my teacher for an increase in grades but he will not let me stop.
I am a high school student in Alabama. I have been an average student in school but am looking forward to getting my high school diploma. I slept with my teacher for an increase in grades and ever since we have been at it. I want to stop but he gets his way by threatening me at the end of the day. I have two months left to turn 16. What do I do in this situation?
12/08/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Alabama | #27727Can I be charged with statutory rape if I get married to my 15 year old girlfriend?
My girlfriend and I are residents of Alabama and are planning to get married. I am 18 years old and she is 15. Her mother is fine with the whole idea of marriage and knows that I can take care of her. Her dad on the other is a piece of work. He has threatened to sue me on the ground of statutory rape if we get married. Can I be charged with statutory rape?
12/08/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Alabama | #27725I had sex with my student, now she has filed a rape case against me. Can I take a defense that she is a prostitute?
I am a teacher at a school in Florida. I used visit one of my students who is my neighbor and often had sexual intercourse with her. She has filed a complaint against me alleging that I raped her. My age is 40 and she is 16. I know she has had many boyfriends in the past and also had sexual relationships with some of them. Can I take a defense that she is a prostitute?
12/07/2016 | Category: Criminal » Statutory Rape | State: Florida | #27654What are the applicable legal provisions and the procedures to file for emancipation in Alabama?
I am 18 years of age and I live with my grandfather in Alabama. My parents passed away in a car accident when I was 7 years old and I have been living with my paternal grandfather, who has been my guardian, since then. I am an independent person and I have been doing well in school as well. I have now received an opportunity to go for a research program in California. I wish to...
12/07/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Alabama | #27651Can I sign a contract after my 18th birthday? Is 18 years the age of majority in Alabama?
I am turning 18 years next month. I have earned quite a lot of money from my part time work and I wish to enter into a contract to buy a car for myself. I do not want my parents to enter into the contract for me. Can I sign a contract after my 18th birthday? Is 18 years the age of majority in Alabama?
12/07/2016 | Category: Minors » Age of Major... | State: Alabama | #27650