Legal Questions and Answers
What Is A Relief From Stay And Abandonment
What is a relief from Stay and Abandonment?
01/10/2008 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Louisiana | #14632Does Minnesota Have An Intestate Law
Is there an intestate law in Minnesota? My sister died in 1995 without a will and we each share half ownership of a parcel of land that our Mother has life time use of. My sister was married at the time of her death and resided in California. They have one child who is 16. If so, what is it? Where can I find it?
01/10/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Iowa | #14615Rental Agreement For Residential Property That Is Used As The Dwelling Of The Tenant
I rent a room from an owner occupied home that is a month to month lease. I was given a 30 day notice by the owner on the 8th of January. I have found a new place to live and will be moving out by the weekend. Would I be entitled to a prorate for the rent not used for the month of January? When does the landlord have to give me back my deposit?
01/10/2008 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: California | #14603How Can I Gain Possession Of My Father's Belongings When He Did Not Leave A Will
My father died May 2005 without a will. He left a CD payable upon death to my brother and me from the sale of a farm he had purchased before marrying his second wife that has been paid out. His current wife was to get the house, 2 cars, bank accounts, and retirement funds, etc. His wish was for all the tools, guns, and personal possessions be appraised first and then sold in ...
01/09/2008 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Ohio | #14598Can A Mother List Any Name On The Birth Certificate Without Consent Of The Father
When a baby is born does the father have to sign as the baby's father in order to be listed on the birth certificate. In other words, can a mother list any name on the birth certificate without consent of the father?
01/09/2008 | Category: Paternity | State: New York | #14586I filed for bankruptcy in 2002 due to a divorce. It was discharged in 2003 included in the bankruptcy was a judgment placed o...
I filed for bankruptcy in 2002 due to a divorce. It was discharged in 2003 included in the bankruptcy was a judgment placed on me in 1999. I would like to get married but I need to know how all this will effect my new spouse who has excellent credit if at all and how it will effect if we wanted to purchase a house in the next 3 years. What kind of attorney to I need to help m...
01/08/2008 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: North Carolina | #14571When Is Rental Property Legally Considered Vacant
My tenant gave notice which was up on 12/31/07. He hasn't returned the keys as of today; when I inspected the property on 1/2/08, he was still cleaning a very dirty premises. Is the property legally vacant when his furniture is out, when he returns the key, or when he says it is ready? What constitutes vacant? I need to get a new tenant. Can I change the locks if his furni...
01/08/2008 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: California | #14563How Is An Offense Of Terroristic Threat Punished In Texas
What is the sentence guidelines for the offense of "Terroristic Threat" in the State of Texas?
01/08/2008 | Category: Criminal » Sentences | State: Texas | #14548Is it legal for a new owner to make me get rid of my dogs after we have lived in the place for two years?
Is it legal for a new owner to make me get rid of my dogs after we have lived in the place for two years?
01/06/2008 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Oregon | #14484I have always wondered. If you go to an attorney for consultation is anything you say to him during this consultation be used...
I have always wondered. If you go to an attorney for consultation is anything you say to him during this consultation be used later in a court of law against you even if you did not pick him to be your attorney.
01/05/2008 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: ALL | #14468