Legal Questions and Answers
How Can We Deal With an Encroachment Without Removing the Building?
An encroachment appears to have existed for a very long time. How do we resolve it without moving the small building that straddles two properties? am a realtor in CA involved in a transaction, as a realtor and as the buyer, where a small building on the property being purchased straddles the adjoining property.
05/02/2010 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: California | #21979Can the Landlord Change the Lease Terms Without Notice?
Can a landlord amend an existing lease agreement without the consent of the tenant. In my case I have an exist lease agreement that has been passed down since 1954 without change. The landlord is trying to change the existing agreement and remove all right of the tenant. What can be done?
05/02/2010 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #21977What is the Statute of Limitations for Collecting Child Support in Texas?
I have a situation that I owed my ex-wife child support. It has been paid by my calculations. The courts have reduced my child support to a judgement. How long does it stand? Do you have to refile a judgement every 7 years or how does it work? This is held by the OAG's office. Can they do anything without my ex-wife in on the conversation or meeting. I know that they are repr...
05/01/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Texas | #21976Can a Joint Tenant Sell Property Without the other Owner's Consent?
My sister and I own a new York commercial building, We own tt 50/50. She is the president of the corporation. S he entered into a contract to sell the building without my signature. Is this contract legal or is it void.
05/01/2010 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: New York | #21973Can I Void a Contract Due to the Delay of the Supplier?
I placed an order from a major electrical distributor for a long lead item. The item was 4 months delayed and didn't meet the attended specifications as ordered. Because of the magnitude of my project $ 6.3 million the owner terminated my contract. Since losing the project we under-covered documentation that the item was not built by the intending factory because it was in t...
05/01/2010 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #21972What is Family Abandonment in Florida?
What if the mother of children is living with her parents and leaves ? is this abandonment
05/01/2010 | Category: Divorce | State: Florida | #21971How Do I Make Sure My Husband is Taken Care of After I Die?
I am a resident of Mississippi. I have a life estate in 66 acres of property, 60 of which I inherited, 6 acres my home. This was done when I remarried a little over 14 years ago, putting the deed in my three son's names with a life estate for myself and a will for my husband to be able to live in the home if I should die before him. One of my sons has died recently, so my qu...
05/01/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Mississippi | #21970Can I Get Spousal Support in a Divorce if it was Terminated During Separation?
I Just went to circuit court in Virginia. i was receiving 2000 spousal support during or separation but the judge did not grant us a divorce and took my spousal support away. Can i request spousal support again when we do divorce?
05/01/2010 | Category: Divorce » Spousal Supp... | State: Virginia | #21968Can a President of a Homeowners Association Install a Camera at the Pool?
awe live in a coop. Our President has installed a web cam on the computer directed at our pool so he can monitor what and who is talking about him. No approval was given by the board. Is this legal?
05/01/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #21967What are the Pros and Cons of Granting a Pipeline Easement?
I own some farm property about 10 miles outside of town and I was contacted by the Gas Company and they requested a 15 ft. easement along the highway to lay a gas pipeline. What are the pros and cons of giving them an easement and what kind of contractual arrangement establishes an easement?
04/30/2010 | Category: Real Property » Easements | State: Tennessee | #21965