Small claims issue

Your letter of dismissal may have information about how to appeal that decision - if it does, follow that procedure, including a notarized...

Recently left a work-rental situation and need legal help!

Oral agreements are enforceable, so not having anything in writing isn't determinative - although a written agreement offers you more protection,...

We have an 18 yr old living with us can we be awarded guardianship?

If not, adoption is another option. Contact your local probate court for information about the process and options.

Can I get out of my lease due to feeling unsafe because of a neighbor?

Look at your lease - is there a provision allowing you to terminate the lease early? At the very least, I would write to your landlord, documenting...

Is a contract of debt resolution between two tenants void when the tenants are "at will" with the landlord?

It's hard to answer this question without reading the contract and knowing what the issue is that you are facing. It sounds like the landlord has...

Drunk land lord

No, but I wouldn't let him in and I'd look for a new apartment.

What can i do about the landord lying about bedbug infestation?

Maine law requires that landlords provide habitable conditions. Here's what you can do: write your landlord detailing the problems and keep this...

I have a probate attny, case is almost over but I'm disappointed with him can I report him now or wait until it's over?

You can report an attorney any time. If I was the attorney, I would want to know about your complaints as soon as possible. I also would not want...

If the attorney is representing both you and your sister, you can ask that the attorney withdraw - and the attorney probably will, as a conflict of...

My 3 adult children received another chance to receive by Court Order their inheritance due to them. A waiver might be sent.

It's hard to answer without knowing the exact language of the waiver . . . but, in general, you can't waive someone else's rights, so one child...