Legal Questions and Answers
How can I dispute the tow charges since was son was released with no fine?
My son was arrested in Washington State (near Everette, Snohomish County) for malicious mishchief (property damage under $50). My vehicle was towed and impounded. My son was given an unconditional release from the County Jail the very next day. My tow charge was $481 - the tow was 17 miles, but the company had to wait for the officers to 'inventory' the vehicle. Can I dispute t...
05/02/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Idaho | #16520What are the duties of the naked ownership to the usufruct after a judment of possession?
What are the duties of the naked ownership to the usufruct after a judment of possession?
05/01/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: Louisiana | #16519Do I have to return my daughter is there is no custody order in effect and we are not divorced?
I caught my wife in an emotional affair two weeks ago. She ended up moving out to her mom's house which is over an hour away. My daughter had been staying there the weekend I found out since I had drills for the National Guard and my wife had to work that weekend. After I found out all the details I was willing to work things out between us more for the reason our three year ol...
05/01/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Wisconsin | #16518Who is responsible for child care when my ex husband is suppose to have the kids but is working?
My ex husband is going to work for a dealership where he will work nights and Saturdays. Some of these days are times the children are scheduled with him but he's telling me that since I'm the custodial parent that I will need to provide child care for the children. Is this true? If so, why would I be responsible for the children when it is court ordered time with him?
05/01/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: Texas | #16517What is a summary judgement?
What is a summary judgment?
05/01/2009 | Category: Judgments | State: Ohio | #16516I changed my children's names when they were small but never legally and now my son needs a passport
When my husband and I married in 1981, I had two small children. They assumed my husband's last name, however were not adopted by my husband, and never did a legal name change. One of my sons is now in the process of applying for a passport, and obtaining his birth certificate. Of course his birth certificate will show his birth name, and we are wondering what effect that will ...
05/01/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: ALL | #16512Can I put a lien on a property that I designed but was not compenstated for?
I am a building designer who provided a residential design or plan to a developer about 7 months ago. They put a 'stop payment' on the check they gave me for the final payment of $1,800.00 for no good reason. They used the plans for submittal to the City. Can I as an individual put a lien on their property that they are developing for which I did the plans for? And if I can, ...
05/01/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: ALL | #16511What are my rights when a Judgement by default has been entered?
We have been dealing with a vendor for approximately 10 years and have always had an understanding that we would buy during the year and then place a large order before Christmas. We would then pay as we could and then return any item that we did not sell. This past year was no different, except we decided with the salesman to set something up weekly/monthly. We then sent the...
05/01/2009 | Category: Judgments | State: ALL | #16510What legal documents are needed if I bought a piece of land from my sister?
I bought a lot from my sister a couple years ago but we never completed any legal documents. Since then I have built a house. I would like to complete, file, the necessary forms to make the land purchase transaction complete under the law. What forms do I need?
05/01/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: ALL | #16509Would filing bankruptcy help relieve some of the financial burden I am carrying?
Last year, my bipolar husband was ordered to pay $50.00 per month for an old credit card debt for which he has no knowledge and was given no information that he recalls. Due to the factors involved in his disorder, he does not handle finances or much of life well, so everything falls to me to handle. Over this summer, during an episode, he destroyed many household files, and th...
05/01/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: ALL | #16508