Legal Questions and Answers
Does a Bank or Realtor Have a Duty to Tell a Buyer of a Lien on the Property?
A friend of mine filed for bankruptcy last fall. Everything was filed and completed. Early this year she got a call from a friend who said some vacant land she owned was still in her name and all she needed to do was pay up on the loan to bring it up to current status and the land would still be hers. She checked with the bank and they confirmed that she could reclaim the pr...
08/03/2011 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Alaska | #25278How Do I Sell My Ex-Husband'a Property and Get Child Custody While He's in Jail?
My ex husband is in jail, he wants me to have Power of Attorney to be able to sell or rent his house, also advise the lien holder of his vehicle to pick it up, since he won't be able to pay. Can he gift the house to me? Also we share custody of our children (minors) and if I need to travel I need his written permission. What do I do in a situation like this? Can you please indi...
08/03/2011 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Texas | #25276Can the CCR's of A Housing Association Prevent Children Under 18 From Living There?
In reviewing the CC&Rs for a single family home under contract, I noted that no residents under 18 years of age are allowed. I understand that there are allowed age restrictions for over-55 communities, but is an 18-yr age restriction allowed or is this a violation of Fair Housing?
08/03/2011 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Arizona | #25275How Do I Resign as Agent Under a Power of Attorney?
I have been appointed statutory durable power of attorney by my mother. I have been acting as her agent for nearly a year now. She is under hospice care and requires 24 hour nurse care which is being paid for by her income and savings. The savings will run out soon forcing me to sell her home to pay for the care. As a result I am now between a rock and a hard place because ...
08/03/2011 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Texas | #25272Should I Bring My Son in For Questioning if He's Suspected in a Crime?
police want to question my grandson (16) concerning a break-in of a home, other kids mentioned his name, should i take him in to be questioned
08/02/2011 | Category: Criminal » Miranda Rights | State: Texas | #25270Can a Former Employee Show Pictures of Projects He Worked On For Us?
I own a construction company in So. Calif. A former employee has recently opened a construction company and is using pictures of our completed projects. He has a statement that reads - 'Portfolio images shown display work completed by (his name) prior to the formation of (his company name).Is this legal?
08/02/2011 | Category: Employment » NonCompete A... | State: California | #25269Can a Car Be Towed From a Person's Driveway?
Can the police tow a vehicle from a persons driveway after pulling him over for suspended license. the vehicle was searched because it was being towed and controlled substance was found. Was the search and seizure legal being as the vehicle was in the mans driveway? The man had already been arrested and placed in the police car before the search began
08/02/2011 | Category: Criminal » Search and S... | State: Illinois | #25268How Do I Give Up My Parental Rights in Arkansas?
I live in Kansas, my ex-wife and children live in Arkansas. How can I give up legal rights to my children and will it lower my child support payments?
08/02/2011 | Category: Paternity » Termination ... | State: Kansas | #25267Will Filing a Motion Stop a Foreclosure?
My wife has a home which is in foreclosure and will be sold Aug 16 under the redemption law. Several errors were made in the deed. She wants to file a motion to dismiss . She is running out of time. Does the filing of the motion itself stay the foreclosure until heard by the court?
08/01/2011 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Alabama | #25265Should I Ask Child Support Services Not to Suspend the Drivers License of a Deadbeat Dad?
My sons father has asked me to appear at Dept of Revenue to decline services of child support so that his drivers license is not suspended. He says that this will not affect back child support of over $19,000.00 and that I can obtain support enforcement again after he gets a job. He has been out of work for over 2 1/2 years and on unemployment approximately 2 yrs. This doesn't ...
08/01/2011 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Florida | #25264