What if my partners cannot buy me out because they cannot pay? (I'm the only technical partner of a software company.)

If they are willing to buy you out, but cannot afford those payment terms, try renegotiating payment terms. You would be well advised to retain...

Can a landlord tell me to find somewhere else to live before the lease is up

The landlord certainly may ask you to do so, but cannot force you to do so. Assuming your lease is current and you are not in breach of any...

The court can consider a retro-active modification back to the date of filing. This is a good example of how avoiding an attorney to save money can...

Can I evict a tenant from a property that was left to me but the will was not signed or probated

Before you spend too much time worrying about what to do with these tenants, you need to figure out whether you own the property. It is possible...

Divorce

You may need an attorney to assist you, but you do not need your spouse's cooperation in order to get divorced in Massachusetts. You will file a...

You should contact a consumer debt defense attorney immediately. Typically, they can work something out for you quickly and call off the officer,...

How do I get my name off a mortgage?

You will absolutely need an attorney in Florida. Unless your ex has refinanced the mortgage, you are still responsible financially for the...

Is the real estate commission deducted from the fair market value when one spouse buys out the other?

Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, you would not deduct the costs of sale, including realtor commissions, unless the house were...

Do I need a real estate attorney to record a name change to a deed I hold as a single owner? Can I simply go to the Registry?

I agree with both of my colleagues. Whoever is going to be updating your estate planning documents should be able to make this change for you...

My son's father just died. he was not married. his girlfriend does not want to include my sons in anything, can she do this

The best thing you can do is meet with an attorney who practices estate administration. If your son's father had a will, that document will...