She might legally be able to retain the ashes, but I doubt it's because she paid for life insurance. That should have no bearing on it. Did your...

Yeah, you've got a case. Lawyer up.

MD is a two-party consent state. You cannot secretly record your ex. If you inform him that he is being recorded and he continues to talk,...

Option 1: Keep trying to reach him via alternative methods, including by letter and email. Option 2: Send a letter to your current tax preparer...

Usually the statute of limitations is 3 years. It's also possible the settlement agreement contains a covenant not to sue.

If you're being evicted for failure to pay rent, and you've been financially affected by Covid-19, fill out the CDC declaration NOW...

Your dad's book is his own work, and someone else is using it for private gain? Sounds like a copyright problem. Contact a copyright attorney.

I agree, I don't know what kind of right a landlord would have to order you to replace a bar if it's not harming the unit in any way. I doubt it...

Is it residential? Did the landlord send you WRITTEN notice of an intent not to renew? If so, you don't need to provide any notice -- they already...

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Is this extortion? No. It's a settlement offer. "I'll beat you up if you don't pay me" is extortion. "I'll reduce you to pennies if you don't pay...