Legal Questions and Answers
Does the state of Maryland have the Rape Shield law?
Does the state of Maryland have the Rape Shield law?
06/18/2007 | Category: Criminal | State: Maryland | #6515What is the age of majority in Alabama?
What is the age of majority in Alabama?
06/17/2007 | Category: Minors » Age of Major... | State: Alabama | #6485In Maryland, how much can the landlord raise the rent at one time?
My landlord wants to increase my rent and I need to know if Maryland has a law that says what percentage of the rent can be increased. For example is it 5% or 20%.
06/17/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Maryland | #6483What are the requirements for becoming emancipated in Nebraska?
I live in Nebraska and I'm 16, and I want to get an emancipation, but I don't know how to go about getting one. What are the steps to getting an emancipation in Nebraska, and if I get one will I be able to move to Kansas?
06/16/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Nebraska | #6482Will my alimony payments end when my ex wife remarries?
The maintenance from my divorce was for 5 years starting Sept. 2002. My ex wife will be marrying in early July 2007. Will my maintenance end when she marries? If it does end when she marries, do I have to pay for the entire month of july or just until she marries?
06/16/2007 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Colorado | #6481How much notice do I have to give legally to evict tenants for non payment of rent?
If renting out my private home and I decide to evict the persons in the home because of late rent payment, non-payment of rent or due to the fact I think illegal activity is going on. Persons were arrested due to drug charges. How much notice do I have to give legally. I was told 30 days, and I was told 10 days. In staying wiith Texas law how many days constitute a eviction?
06/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #6476At what age can children be left alone overnight in Texas?
At what age can children be left alone overnight in Texas? I have a 12 and 14 year old (7th grade and 9th grade) who no longer want an overnight sitter while I work. We have great neighbors next door and across the street that are available by phone and have offered to check in on them or let them come over to sleep if a storm comes up and they don't want to be home alone, etc....
06/16/2007 | Category: Minors | State: Texas | #6475Is Mississippi code based on Common Law or Community Property?
Is Mississippi code based on Common Law or Community Property? In Mississippi if a person is sole owner of a homestead from a previous marriage and enters into a new marriage with said property and lives with the new spouse on said property does he/she retain sole ownership according to Mississippi law as long as both husband and wife live? If yes then does he/she have full leg...
06/15/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Oregon | #6467Can I become emancipated at 18 for reasons regarding college financial aid?
I am 18 years old. Can I legally be emancipated from my parents in order for me to go to college since my parents are unable to help me financially and will not provide their taxes for financial aid?
06/15/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Florida | #6466What is the legal explanation for the hipa law?
What is the legal explanation for the hipa law? What can doctor offices release with just work slip?
06/15/2007 | Category: Courts » Legal Defini... | State: Indiana | #6458