We rent a home and received court papers that the home is in foreclosure and bankruptcy. Do we have to continue to pay rent?

The only significant legal relationship concerning you is that of landlord/tenant, not the foreclosure other than the foreclosing party needs to...

What type of attorney do I need?

You need a real estate attorney. Your sister probably can't show that she was staying there under claim of title and without your permission, so...

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May a Life Estate Holder in NY force the sale of Property over the objections of the Remaindermen?

Adding to the other comments, you have leverage in that your father is obligated to preserve the property since you are the remainderman. This...

Real estate question, received a letter saying that my landlord is 668 days in default...

One addition to the other comments: If your landlord files for bankruptcy before you are out, make certain you file a claim for your deposit and...

I own an art gallery. An artist resident brought a cat without telling me. I said you can stay if that goes. He chose the cat

First problem, the property is in California, so presumably governed by California law. Even so, after a period of time, that law probably...

Have your attorney contact APS and discuss their concerns now that they have interviewed grandmother for 2 hours. Also, what is the concocted...

You probably mean a writ of habeas corpus, but that is used typically when a child is being illegally held by someone. If a judge has violated the...

I have dual citizenship: Sweden/USA, Swedish native. My ex-wife and I are having a custody battle, can I take my kids to Sweden?

If you are in a custody battle, I would be surprised if there is not a standing order that you cannot remove the children from the state, much less...

Does living apart while married effect the divorce outcome?

Living apart under the circumstances you describe will not make a difference unless there is a jurisdictional issue raised. You certainly should...

If you have no new arrests and your last arrest was nine years ago does it come off your record at the ten year mark or 25 years

There is no sunset provision on criminal convictions in NY. What you did at 19 will haunt you when you are 79.