I need to have a garage constructed. The contractor wants 50 pct up front. Is that reasonable?

Contractors have varying arrangements. Up front payments are required both in order to have some security and also to provide funding for the...

My car was hit while parked and now the other driver said his insurance is not gonna pay for it,is that fair?

It is not up to the driver who hit your car to say whether or not his insurance company will accept the claim. It is not his decision to make. ...

Can I win a small claims suit without black and white evidence and only testimonies of witnesses?

Testimony is evidence. If you have credible witnesses who are willing to take the witness stand for you who can clearly state your case, you have...

How do i get a refund from my deceased lawyer?

File a claim against his estate. Call his office or firm and ask how they intend to wind down his practice. If you can not get any straight...

On Schedule C-Property claimed as Exempt of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy do I use 522 (b) (2) pr 522 (b) (3)??

Schedule B requires that you list all of the personal property standing in your name. Then in Schedule C you must elect either state exemptions or...

I received a summon from a credit card company and I cannot afford to pay a lawyer. Where can I seek help to fill out the answer

There is more to litigation than filling in forms. Your local law library will have information giving you advice as to how to answer a complaint...

I rent month to month without a lease, how much notice am I required to give to the landlord?

30 days notice is generally required in a rental arrangement like yours. A month to month situation is referred to as an "at will" tenancy. The...

Generally speaking? I don't think it will affect the divorce at all. Espcially if you are doing a "no fault" irretrievable breakdown...

If a credit card co. is suing for the amount owed them ( which is under $6,000) can they take your house?

Florida has a pretty generous homestead exemption and so I am going to say no, the credit card company will not be able to "take" the property. ...

What are the ressponsibilities of an appointed Administrator for an estate going through probate?

An administrator is a person named by the court to take care of the disposition of the estate where there is no will. Had there been a will, then...