Legal Questions and Answers
Can a Parent Divorce Their Adult Children?
Is it possible to dissolve a parent child relationship if the children are both adults? If so, how does one go about doing this? Is there a procedure whereby I can dissolve any and all relationships with my children? They are both adults in their 40's, I'm in my 60's. One lives in FL and the other lives in MA
03/06/2010 | Category: Paternity » Termination ... | State: Florida | #21273How Does a Husband Transfer the Deed Out of His Deceased Wife's Name?
Here is the situation: The name on the house title deed is husband & wife. The wife has died and the husband wants to change the title to his name & his son. Obvisously the wife can't sign for anything. How do you go about that?
03/05/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Oklahoma | #21270How Do I File to Change Venue in Illinois?
i was served papers about a credit card lease that was falsely presented to me in 2007, the paper says they will go to court in Cook county, by reading blogs this is what they say 'They have to sue you in the county in which you live in--but they don't always follow the rules. So when you get served, you will need to submit a 'Motion to Change Venue' to the IL court they filed...
03/05/2010 | Category: Venue | State: Florida | #21269How Do I Enforce a Separation Agreement Not Filed in Court in Florida?
Hello, I live in Florida. I lost my job and I am unable to afford a family law attorney. Tried legal aid service in my state. They are extremely busy so I am going pro se. Question: Husband and I married February 18, 1984. Separated 1997 after hand writing separation papers agreeing to child support for 1 disabled child now 20 y/o, alimony, and other particulars pertainin...
03/05/2010 | Category: Divorce » Legal Separa... | State: Florida | #21268What are the implications of a legal separation?
What are the ramifications of legally separating but remaining in the same house? Frankly my spouse has made it clear he is no longer interest in a carnal relationship. He does not want me to step outside the marriage but he will not agree to separate physically, for the sake of the kids? If I leave he says I cannot take the kids. I would be happy to remain in the same residen...
03/05/2010 | Category: Divorce » Legal Separa... | State: Michigan | #21260What are the tax consequences with selling inherited real property?
Are there taxes due on the sale of an inherited home?
03/05/2010 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #21259Am I liable in a foreclosure action when I did not sign the promissory note?
My Ex wife is being foreclosed on her home. I was still on the deed so when she refinanced it I had to sign off on it but did not sign the promissory note. I have since been deeded off the property. Can they still find a judgement against me? (Florida)I have been listed in the complaint.
03/04/2010 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Florida | #21258If I as a Canadian live in California for 6 months each year, am I resident alien for tax purposes?
I am a Canadian Citizen 67 yrs old and I want to spend 6 months in Palm Springs..I know about form 8840 if I fill this out can I stay 183 days. does the substanial presence test apply to me. All my income is from Canada and my principal residence is in Canada.
03/04/2010 | Category: Taxes | State: California | #21257What Can I Do if the HOA Doesn't Follow Proper Procedures?
In a homeowners association the association has published 'guidelines' that in some cases remove restrictions that were not properly ratified, and in other cases added restrictions. Is this legal, if not what is my recourse to get it resolved. This abuse of powers is not cool. Any case law that I can reference would be most ideal.
03/04/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Texas | #21253How Do I Open a Bank Account for My Deceased Mother's Checks?
Mother died with no will no property. Need to open succession I think, I x need to be appointed executrix and open a bank account in her name ie., estate of y, for any monies that may come in after the fact as gifts or a late insurance policy we don't know about. She owes no bills except medical mostly small ones and has no property. Can you help
03/04/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Mississippi | #21252