Legal Questions and Answers
What is the terminology in International law for a person who is a citizen by birth?
There is a terminology in International law for a person "who is a citizen by birth" and a "citizen by blood" what are those terminologies
05/30/2007 | Category: Immigration » Citizenship | State: Connecticut | #6050In a Home Owners Association, what all is the HOA responsible for?
I own a townhome in a "planned community." I pay monthly dues to the Home Owners' Association. A board member stated that "the owners of the townhomes own the inside studs and walls. The HOA owns the outside studs and walls and the roofs." Are there laws mandating that the HOA maintain the buildings? If rainwater from the roof is causing land to wash away from under the foundat...
05/30/2007 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Texas | #6047What are charges for theft of rent to own mechandise?
What are charges for theft of rent to own mechandise even if you have never been in trouble before.
05/30/2007 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Pennsylvania | #6046My company wouldn't give me my vacation pay. My question is can they do this?
I was laid off from a Steel Treating Company about 3 months ago. At that time I had asked for my last weeks pay and my 1 week vacation pay that I had scheduled to take in July, I even filled out a request form asking for the vacation pay. I was told from the employer that they were not releasing anyone's vacation pay before the time scheduled, if I wanted it before time I woul...
05/30/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Ohio | #6044As Tenant in Commons what are my rights to the home I have shared with my partner for 19 years?
I HAVE LIVED WITH A MALE FRIEND FOR 19 YEARS AND WE OWN A HOUSE AS TENNANTS IN COMMON. I HAVE DECIDED TO END THE RELATIONSHIP & MOVE OUT. WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO?
05/30/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Maryland | #6043Can someone relinquish their parental rights so they don't have to pay child support?
The father of my child wants to sign over his parental rights, our child is 9 years old and her father has been in her life up until a few months ago when he started seeing someone. We were together for 10 years but never marred. My child’s father resided in one state and I live in another state with the child and the father has not been paying child support and refuses to do s...
05/30/2007 | Category: Minors » Child Support | State: California | #6042What is a legal reason for a non prison departure?
What is a legal reason for a non prison departure?
05/30/2007 | Category: Courts | State: Florida | #6039My great aunt has alzheimers, no children or living spouse. I am trying to get things in order and was wondering what powers...
My great aunt has alzheimers, no children or living spouse. I am trying to get things in order and was wondering what powers a Conservatorship has regarding health care, nursing home, Will, financial matters, & her estate? Thank you
05/30/2007 | Category: Conservatorship | State: Tennessee | #6029How log do you need to be renting at a hotel to be considered a tenant?
How log do you need to be renting at a hotel to be considered a tenant and what is law on eviction of persons renting at a hotel?
05/29/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #6027As a homeowner, can I take legal action against a part who went against HOA restrictions?
I live in a subdivision that has restrictions. These restrictions are filed in the office of the clerk of the Garrard County Court. They were filed Oct. 2, 1998. One of the restrictions is, there shall be no above ground pools on any lot. This past week an above ground pool was put in. This had been discussed with the home owner last year and the restrictions were explaine...
05/29/2007 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Kentucky | #6024