How do you figure out the equity in a house in a divorce when one spouse keeps the house?

Oftentimes where there is a dispute as to value, the parties will engage a licensed appraiser. If there is no real dispute over the fair market...

My daughter was assualted at college would like to sue school what kind of lawyer do i need

I'm so sorry to hear your daughter was assaulted. In addition to speaking with a personal injury lawyer, I strongly recommend that your daughter...

I purchased a home in 2007. Year later put bf on title forty percent owner. What are my rights please?

You absolutely should have talked to a lawyer before giving away half of your home! I would never have recommended to a client of mine that they...

Voluntary termination parental rights

I agree with Attorney Golden that a court is not likely to cut off a potential source of support and parenting for the child unless there is...

Would it help a possible small claims case if I get a contract signed regarding a previous verbal agreement?

My advice would be for you to retain counsel to put something together for her to sign. If the agreement is fair, she will likely sign it and it...

How do I obtain full ownership of a house I own 80% and 9 siblings the rest? 6 siblings want to sign their ownership to me.

Thank you for your question. You are smart not to invest significant sums into a property which you do not have total control over. You have a...

WHAT SHOULD do if somebody used my identity to register a church without my knowledge in Massachussets

You may want to consider reporting it as identify theft to the police. You probably should also send a demand to the legal owner of the company...

I received a summons from a prominent debt collector (it begins with a Z) a few days ago. What now?

Thanks for your question. Depending on the amount of the debt, my best advice would be to retain counsel. Our office has years of experience...

Housing Retaliatory Eviction After Complaint

It sounds like this is not a healthy place for you to live. That being said, you may have the right to ask for additional time to move on account...

I agree with attorney Golden that you probably do not have authority to surrender the child for adoption. However, if the parents are in jail and...