Legal Questions and Answers
How Does Someone Get Ownership by a Prescriptive Easement in Alabama?
Our family has a pending civil lawsuit regarding some land that we have been paying taxes on for over 50 years. The family adjacent to us is stating that the land is overlapping and that the land belongs to them. They have not produced any proof. However, if the judge rules in the plaintiff's favor what further recourse will we have?
02/06/2011 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Alabama | #24164What Happens to Assets Like 401K's Not Named in a Will?
The Last Will and Testament doesn't clearly expalain how to distribute 401K and insurance payments, checking, savings and safe deposit box assests.
02/06/2011 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #24162What Can I Do if my Contractor Doesn't pay the Subcontractors?
We bougt a house in Gainsville GA, while living in FL. We hired a General Contractor to do the work, totalling approx. $70,000. Our realtor recomended him and we saw his work in 2 hmes, includig our realtors.The work was to be completed Sept. 10,2010. When we arrived the work was not done. We found out that the Gen.Contractor had used out monies to complete another job. The wor...
02/06/2011 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Georgia | #24161What Can We Do About a Former Employee Who Tries to Ruin Our Business Reputation?
We have an established computer retail and consulting business and one of our employees has quit and started his own business by soliciting and taking some of our customers as well as making false statements about us to them. Is there any legal remedy to stop him?
02/05/2011 | Category: Employment » NonCompete A... | State: Oregon | #24159What is the Share of a Child in North Carolina if the Parent Dies Without a Will?
my father died without a will. My father's name is on everthing. He was married. What am I entitled to? I am an only child. We have not been to probate yet but probably will on Monday.
02/05/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: South Carolina | #24158What is a Retainer Fee?
suppose someone breaks into a house and assualts the occupant,then goes to their attot oney and tells what they did before the police find out. what is this counsel called, what is the name of this counsel? is it retainer fee?
02/05/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Arkansas | #24157When Does Probation Begin and Does it Include Time Spent in Jail?
I was arrested and subsequently convicted of possession of a controlled substance..........as a result from the felony conviction, I was sentenced to the standard 10 days county jail and 18 months probation. My question is; does my probation actually start upon completion of my jail sentence, or before?
02/05/2011 | Category: Criminal » Probation | State: Oregon | #24155How Do I Get a Copy of a Name Change Order in Michigan?
hello i had my name legaly changed 35 yrs a ago when i became a citizen of the usa and now d m v office or aka secertray of state wont let me renew my license they want the leagal doc how and what do i doi need to know how to i get replacement documents that i legaly changed my name when i was sworn in 35 yr ago as a naturalized citize
02/05/2011 | Category: Name Change | State: Michigan | #24154Can I Sue Cash the Check the Insurer Gave Me and Still Sue Them?
My car was totaled last month, the other driver's insurance accepted responsibility. However after many discussions we are still $3,000 apart on the value of the car. My plan is to take their check and sue the other driver in small claims court. If I deposit their check will writing 'accepted as partial settlement' with my endorsement will that protect my right to continue o...
02/04/2011 | Category: Insurance | State: Georgia | #24149What is the Statute of Limitations for a Paternity Suit in New Jersey?
There is reason to believe that my parents are not my parents. How can I find out for sure? I am trying to find out for medical and other purposes. My parents are not truthful with me. I am 29 yo however and I am wondering if I have a legal right to demand paternity testing? Uniform Parentage Act ??
02/04/2011 | Category: Paternity » Age Limitation | State: New Jersey | #24147