Legal Questions and Answers
Can I have my first name changed when I change to my married last name?
I just got married and want to get rid of my first name and have my new name to be middle, maiden last, and married last name. Is this possible to do with the basic Social Security name change form and my marriage certificate at my local county Social Security Office? Do you know if there are any additional fees associated with changing your first name versus just taking my hu...
05/07/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Georgia | #16606Can I sue the repair shop for not returning my car in a timely manner?
A repair shop has taken 9 years to restore an auto. They said it was finished on 3/20/09, and also said that I owe additional cost but won't tell me how much. It has been two month waiting on a final bill. I believe that a over cost is occuring. The repair shop doesn't want to give me my car back. They are charging me too much so I can't pay after contact statement. They hav...
05/07/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Maryland | #16605What can I do if someone threatened to come from another state and harm me?
I have someone in Texas who has threatened to fly out to Arizona and cause me physical harm. Do I file charges in Arizona or Texas, and where do I file charges?
05/07/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Arizona | #16604Is there a form that can be signed to terminate parental rights and how would it be made legal?
I am looking for a form to give sole custody of a minor child to the birth mother that the birth father has to sign. Giving up any child support past or present. He has married with 3 kids. Has not seen the child but maybe twice. So in future if I marry my husband would be able to adopt the child.
05/07/2009 | Category: Paternity » Termination ... | State: Tennessee | #16603Can I use real names such as a real city, real streets, real public schools, etc.?
I am writing a book. Can I use the name of a real city, real streets, real public schools and real cars (Chevrolet, etc.)?
05/07/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Florida | #16602Transferring Mineral Rights by Tenant in Common
My two brothers and myself and own a fraction of the oil, gas, mineral rights to an old family farm, the rest being held by cousins and an uncle as tenants-in-common. Our uncle wants to transfer his entire interest equally to my two brothers and myself. What document would record this transfer? Would it be filed with the recorder of deeds? Would there be any taxes or additio...
05/07/2009 | Category: Oil Gas and Minerals | State: Pennsylvania | #16601What are the options to stop a sewer company from dumping underground next door?
My son bought a home in Sept. and the adjoining property has been sold to a sewage contractor who plans to dump raw sewage by underground pipe. Does he have any legal recourse?
05/06/2009 | Category: Injunctions | State: Minnesota | #16600Can the Condo Association deny me access to the gym since I am behind on my dues?
I own a condo in a development that I built. I rented it to a tenant but have a bad hardship now. I lost all my income so I'm not paying the mortgage and the common charges I told the board that I'm trying to settle with the bank for a short sale and at the time of closing they will get the balance for the common charges. Now they want to annoy me so they put up a new lock on t...
05/06/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: New York | #16598How can I have the order for child support modified?
My ex pays his second ex wife at least 10 times the child support for the one child he has with his brief 24 month marriage to her. He does this by letting her live rent free in a 2 million dollar home, and paying all of her expenses through the business. She also gets $2,000 per month and a salary because he is letting her run the business. (cash business,_laundry machines) a ...
05/06/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: California | #16597What forms are needed to file a lien on homeowners who owe due to the HOA?
I am on the board of a warehouse condo association and we are wanting to put liens on owners who are 6+ months past due with dues. What forms do we file with the county without using an attorney?
05/06/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Minnesota | #16596