Wife must give ex-Husband a portion of property sale proceeds. Is he entitled to liquidated damages if sale falls through?

As I read your statement of facts, if there is no sale there is no net proceeds therefore wife is not obligated to share the forfeited deposit. It...

A friend and I purchased land in Maine 15 years ago and built house now I want to buy out the other

Negotiate a price, contact a Real Estate attorney in the county where the land is situated and enter into a purchase and sales agree to convey title.

Agent with constructive notice and a "good faith purchaser"

Actually, its the other way around. The Principal is liable for the wrong-doings of its agent whether he knew about it or not, IF the agent was...

Are the desires of the child (7 years old) enough of a substantial change for modification?

Modification of a custody/visitation order does not rest on the desires of a minor, but in "substantial change in circumstances". A court would...

What is the law on a divorce attorney withdrawing from legal representation for non-payment of fees?

The short answer is YES. Look at your retainer agreement. I'm pretty sure you'll see a provision, which you agreed to, that states the attorney...

The likelihood of prevailing in a suit is slim to none. The campus police and ER staff did their duty under the law. You are obliged to pay for...

My ex and I cannot agree on where our son should go to school in September. Should we ask a court to decide?

When parents have shared legal custody and share physical custody, they both have the right to contribute and decide the child's activities such as...

Could I still get child support?

If the child support termination is agreed to in a settlement agreement or final judgment of divorce you would have to go to court and seek a...

My father passed away last year without a will. My step-mother is refusing me access to get my things. What can I do?

Intestate succession is predetermined by the state law (widow first, then any surviving children); however, since you are not a blood relative you...

Will courts enforce a will that will give nothing to my so if he marries a non Chinese woman?

While I agree with the advise and opinion of my colleagues, I would also point out that the courts tend to disapprove of restrictions on marriage...