Legal Questions and Answers
Is a common law marriage legal in the state of Louisiana?
Is a common law marriage legal in the state of Louisiana?
05/11/2007 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: Louisiana | #4523Can my daughter move out without notice if her landlord has not made requested repairs after months?
My daughter is renting in Kansas. She has lived in the basement apt for 6mo of her yr lease. She has noticed black mold growing on the ceiling and she has a window that leaks when it rains-causing a wet carpet. Her landlord has been told of the mold-but is not doing anything to correct the problem. Also, according to the city fire code, there should be smoke detectors in the ha...
05/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Kansas | #4522What can I do if the landlord allows family to use the shops on our rented property?
We are renting a house on 1 acre. There are some shops in the back of the property which is in our backyard. The owner's son has started to work in the shops. We have no privacy in our backyard. Also, we found out that he is on probation because of drugs. When we signed the lease agreement the shops were not a part of our agreement. They did not tell us that someone would...
05/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Idaho | #4521Can a cop clock you for speeding while they are moving?
Can a city cop or a state trooper clock you with their radar gun while their vehicle is moving? For example, I'm going south and he is going north. I thought I was told that they are supposed to be still.
05/11/2007 | Category: Misc | State: Florida | #4520Who would be the heir to the property if no will was left?
My father died in 1993 and my parents owned land in both of their names. When my father died, who are the official heirs? he did not leave a will.
05/11/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #4519What effect will going commercial have on surrounding properties?
The man at the end of the street I live on wants to be rezoned to commercial. What effect will this have on the dozen or so residents that live within 300 ft of this property? We are required to go to meetings about this and state our reasons for saying no to the rezoning.
05/11/2007 | Category: Government » Zoning | State: Texas | #4518How much time does 3 to 3 1/2 ounces of powder cocaine carry?
How much time does 3 to 3 1/2 ounces of powder cocaine carry?
05/11/2007 | Category: Drugs | State: Oregon | #4515If I have no insurance, can a hospital put a lien on my property for money
My husband recently turned 60. Now his health insurance company has raised his monthly rate so high that we simply cannot afford it. He is thinking about being uninsured until he can apply for medicare. I am afraid that if he does this and has a substantial medical emergency or needs surgery the hospital could put a lien on our home. Can they do this? We live in the state of Fl...
05/11/2007 | Category: Insurance | State: Florida | #4513Can my employer fire me if I am on worker's comp leave?
When I am ready to return to work from a workers comp injury, can my employer inform me that I have been replaced and no longer have a job?
05/11/2007 | Category: Employment | State: California | #4512When am I required to change my driver's license if my name has changed?
I just legally changed my last name from Smith back to Jones. Double name was causing too much confusion. Smith is the last name of my 1st husband and my 6 children. I'm still married to Jones. Question is: Am I Mrs. or Ms?? Probate court couldn't give me an answer. They said I'm married so I could use Mrs., but I'm technically no longer Mrs. Smith. Also should I change my driv...
05/11/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Massachusetts | #4511