Legal Questions and Answers
How do I notify the court that I am representing myself in a civil matter?
I need the proper form of a motion to proceed pro se for a civil matter in Massachusetts Appeals Court and I need to know on whom this must be served besides the court.
03/08/2009 | Category: Courts » Pro Se | State: Massachusetts | #15486How Do I Collect on a Bad Check?
A check was given to my wife; which she cashed, but the check was returned. The total charges is $85.00 for check and bank fee of $10.00, what is procedure?
03/08/2009 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Bad Checks | State: New Jersey | #15485Liability for Fondling an Adult in Illinois
In the state of Illinois, what is the severity level for fondling an 18 year old that happened over 7 years ago? She was 18 at the time and is now 25.
03/08/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Illinois | #15484What is the best form to secure funds being loaned by private investors to purchase property?
If I am buying property using a private money investor to purchase it, is a recorded promissory note using the property as security a common and proper way to structure the deal or should I use another method such as a deed of some sort? I'm looking for the easiest and least confusing way to get my private investors to feel secure without going overboard.
03/08/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: California | #15483What is the legal term that is used for continuation of child support once child is of age?
What is the legal term that is used for continuation of child support after the child reaches age of majority and is in college? Please email the correct terminology used to file motion on continuation of child support for 19 year old who is attending college. The father refuses to assist in college expenses; therefore, I must file a motion for continuation of child support.
03/08/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Alabama | #15482Am I liable for the cleanup of a tree from my yard that fell accross my neighbor's driveway?
Our tree blew over during a wind storm onto neighboring property. This was not just part of the tree. The whole tree came uprooted and although the largest end with all the roots is still in our yard, a lot of the tree landed on property behind us and was blocking their driveway. We have cut up a lot of the tree and branches and stacked them to clear their driveway. Are we res...
03/07/2009 | Category: Trees | State: Florida | #15480Can I withhold my condo assessment money in escrow until financial documents are released?
I have a condominium assessment of $33,000.00 that is due by the end of March 2009, but I want to withhold it until the board releases the financial documents showing the actual cost to date. Should I deposit it in an escrow account or what?
03/07/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: California | #15479What is required to have a DWI from 1983 expunged from my record?
Is it possible to expunge a 1983 arrest for DWI (with no conviction record) from a person's record?
03/07/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: New York | #15478Why is a parental signature still needed at school for our grandaughter who is 18?
In Reno,Nevada, the high school our daughter attends demands that a document be signed from us in order for her to write her own excuses for absences. She is 18. My view is that she is an adult and can sign for herself. What is the situation?
03/07/2009 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: California | #15477On foreclosed property being sold who is responsible for fees such as HOA fees against the property?
Is it legal for a bank selling a foreclosed property to have an addendum that states the buyer is responsible for any monies in assesments, such as association fees on a townhome in arrears?
03/07/2009 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Minnesota | #15476