Is my ex eligible to claim our daughter as an exemption on his 2014 taxes?

If he hadn't fully paid the arrears by December 31, 2014, then, based on your description of the divorce decree, he isn't eligible to claim the...

Me and my husband separated a year ago, but we haven't filed official divorce documents. How should we file taxes this year?

Do you have a child (or, under certain circumstances, another relative) living with you for most or all of the year, and do you pay more than half...

Do I pay taxes?

That depends on what the settlement was for. If it was solely for physical injury to yourself, then, generally speaking, it's not taxable. If...

My 10 year old will inherit about $40,000 from my mom's estate. What percent will she/we pay in taxes?

Generally speaking there shouldn't be any tax due on the inheritance. Even if your mother's estate were large enough to pay federal estate tax,...

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My neighbor upstairs kept TV turned on at midnight to keep their infant son awake and I cannot sleep well. Knocking did work.

You should speak with your landlord first - be polite and even-toned - and see if that gets you any relief.

Are written full contract changes legal in New Mexico or by federal law?

It doesn't constitute a legally binding contract. It may also subject you to potential charges for theft.

Can a website that someone joined charge someone a fee for a membership if said someone left but didn't leave the site?

You need to review the terms of service very carefully to see what they have to say.

Can you file a lawsuit against a company if they humiliated you publicly because you refused to do something illegal?

There's no way to say anything meaningful without knowing any facts. You should consult with an attorney in person.

Can a promise to help for a child's college that was hand written to my daughter be held as a promissory note?

Based on the facts you've described, probably not. Generally speaking, a promise to make a gift is not enforceable.

If you have doubts about whether you're infringing on someone else's trademark, then other people may, too. That means that if they sue you - and...