My wife witnessed a loan document for a corporation I owned, she was subsequently named as a defendant in the law in Nevada

The Nevada judgment may not be enforceable in Massachusetts if there was no personal jurisdiction over your wife. Personal jurisdiction if the...

I have a lease, only one tenant signed, the other has since moved out - is this legally binding or may i evict the remaining

If the rent is being paid and you are trying to evict without any breach of the lease, you will have difficulties and could subject yourself to...

Can my landlord enter my apartment without notice?

A landlord can only enter the apartment with permission or in cases of an emergency. Is there a lease that provides certain access rights? A...

"Transfer" under Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act

All the facts are needed to really answer, but generally the act you described is a transfer. A claim under the UFTA is serious and you should...

If you were the defendant in a small claims case you can appeal the matter to a judge. Time is of the essence, so if you want to appeal you need...

My boyfriends was on probation for a DUI when arrested, what will his sentence be?

Despite what the answer above stated, it is not known from the facts what your client is serving time for at the moment or what it may be credited...

Who can obtain a copy of a child's birth certificate from the registry?

Access to records maintained by the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics is limited when a child is born out-of-wedlock, despite what the other...

Is it legal to have a pool room and bar near a religious building

Generally, the local zoning by-laws will govern what types of businesses can be located in what part of a town. The local building inspector may...

Is it illegal for the landlord to shut off electricity when he pays for it?

Yes it is illegal for the landlord to enter the apartment, except for specific reasons allowed by law, or to turn of the electricity if the express...

Lawyer filed and signed affidavit disclosing care

No, the language on the form affidavit is clear that it needs to be signed by the party. However, if it was not proper for the attorney to sign in...