I own one half of a duplex and the other half is owned by another family .

The answer, and what you have the right to do and demand, really depends on how you own the home. Do you both own the whole building, but stick to...

NOWill mother died 2001 brother rec'd CD in her & his name.Verbally Mom gave house to sister, 2 my sons heard her, 1/2house his?

Wow, you need a new lawyer. As I'm sure you know, you cannot convey title to real estate by spoken word, even if there were witnesses. This is...

My employer wants me to sign a general release which literally releases them of everything

If this is a severance agreement, you should take it to your lawyer for a review. An employer cannot ask you to waive certain rights that you...

Am i responsible to pay utilitie bills after i break my lease? i shut them off in my name when i left

Whether you are responsible for your utilities depends upon the terms of your lease. You should not be responsible, however, for the cost of...

My boss is not giving us an extra day or paying us for July 4, is this illegal?

I don't think you are legally entitled to be paid to take a day off on a non-holiday. I'd be interested if there is something I'm missing.

I cannot afford a lawyer but I really need help modifying my divorce agreement and making it less vague.how do I find one

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should contact a local legal aid organization to help you enforce or modify your separation agreement.

You should make a demand for payment on your employer, who may be in violation of the Wage and Hour laws here in Massachusetts. You may be...

MYroommate is not on lease and have not pay rent in 4 month can i evict him.....................................................

You should speak with a lawyer. The status and rights of your roommate with respect to the rented apartment depend entirely on the facts. For...

Debt collector wants $ more than I can afford to pay for 4 months.they said i am in pre litigation so i must pay is this legal

Debt collection agencies are getting very aggressive. You should retain an attorney to prepare a demand for validation pursuant to the Fair Debt...

Can I terminate the lease due to the noise from laundry room?

You should review the terms of your lease to determine when and under what circumstances the tenancy may be terminated. If you have a...