Legal Questions and Answers
Is an Unsigned Promissory Note Valid?
Is a Promissory Note legally binding in Florida with only the signature of the payee and is a photo copy of the note valid ?
08/14/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Promissory N... | State: Louisiana | #18089Is there a list of the civil actions allowed in Federal District Courts?
Where can I find a list of all the civil 'causes of action' which would be acceptable to Federal Court in Virginia, in the filing of a complaint there? Also, in Virginia, does 'Fraud' include making promises about the future with no intent to keep them, or does Fraud in VA refer only to statements about objects eg. provenance of art works etc.?
08/14/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Pennsylvania | #18087Maine tax-foreclosure quitclaim deed
In the State of Maine is there a time frame that a quit claim deed can not be contested or is it always subject to claims of property ownership against it. Is there a time limitation on contesting a quit claim deed? I am considering bidding on a property tax foreclosure quit claim by a local town. I am concerned that heirs to the property while they have been foreclosed becau...
08/14/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Maine | #18086Difference between divorce and legal separation.
What is the difference between a legal separation and a petition for divorce?
08/14/2009 | Category: Divorce | State: Louisiana | #18085Must both parents of 14-year old Idaho minor consent to name change?
At what age can a minor legally change their last name with only one parents consent? The minor is 14 and the mother is in jail and will not give consent for minor to change last name to father's who has sole custody of the minor.
08/13/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Idaho | #18081Testator asks about payment of mortgage from residue of estate.
I purchased an estate package including the will for new parents with minor children (TX-P006-PKG). The will includes a statement which requires initials if I want it to apply that states as follows: "Any and all debts of my estate shall first be paid from my residuary estate. Any debts on any real property left herein shall be assumed by the person to receive such real prope...
08/13/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #18080If the taxes are paid, can the quitclaim holder legally take possession of the property?
After a lender evicts the homeowners for non-payment of the mortgage, then NEVER forecloses on the property, leaving it in total disrepair, what constitutes 'abandoned property'? If the lender abandons the property, what happens to the mortgage? Can a quit claim deed signed by the former homeowner be legal? If the taxes are paid, can the quitclaim holder legally take possession...
08/13/2009 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: California | #18079What is the Sentence for a First Time Offender Charged with Multiple Crimes in Montana?
If its your first time in trouble with montana law. And you have a felony assault with a weapon, plus disorderly conduct, resisting arrest,and criminal mischief, you paid for the window being broken. What will you get
08/13/2009 | Category: Criminal » Sentences | State: Montana | #18078Can a California Landlord Serve a 3 Day Notice After Serving a 30 Day Notice?
CAN I SERVE A 3 DAY NOTICE TO QUIT AFTER I HAVE GIVEN A 30 DAY NOTICE TO MOVE?
08/13/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #18074What expungement Statute in Utah Has Been Changed?
What law was recently changed from a shorter expungement period for 3 or more misdemeanors from 3 years to a 12 year waiting period? Can I get a summary of that law, please?
08/12/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Utah | #18070