What costs are required for the home owner to pay on closing a for sale by owner property with buyer paying all closing costs

I will assume that practice in each state may differ on what the definition of "closing costs" is, and certainly the parties can negotiate what...

Eviction

Agree with all of Atty. lamb's questions. I would add, were you named in the eviction lawsuit and on the judgment?

My husband is having an affair. Can I file based on adultery? Can I name his liason?

Yes you can file, but no you won't. No one uses the fault bases for divorce anymore. Since adultery is still a crime on the books, albeit never...

Neighbor has a pit bull that she leaves loose on her deck, from where it could easily jump and attack someone.

Atty. Dufresne gave you an excellent answer about whether this is something you want to take to the mat. Your fears are very speculative , and my...

Mother of my child is on to yet another boyfriend and already moving in?! Anything I can do? Are my hands tied?

The one-bedroom situation should be grounds enough to seek DCF and court intervention. Yes, file a modification seeking to change the arrangement....

IF any ramifications come from this, i.e. the government comes knocking at your door, fess up to your parents and get an attorney immediately. Do...

Can you sue a gas station for public humiliation?

There are many elements to a defamation suit, but the first is that the other party told and spread a falsehood. There was no falsehood about the...

How long can a debt collector freeze a bank account?

Debt collector cannot "freeze" or attach an account without a court order. Court decides how long it lasts and court should not be allowing...

In Massachusetts, can I get a restraining order against a non family member to stay away from my 10 year old son?

You cannot get a harassment restraining order (yet) against ex's BF unless there have been 3 overt acts of harassment as defined by the statute or...

What does in mean to be arrested for intoxication?

Means you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.