Is a check given to a minor their money?

Morally, it sounds like the balance in the account belongs to you, but in whose name did your parents open the account.? If it was in your name as...

I am working with a tenant, but we are in negotiations he has sent a letter of intent with no signature or date of acceptance.

Usually a Letter of Intent is not to be considered a contract. (There may be a few provisions that are enforceable). However, you should make it...

I am interested in making an Iphone app about the famous architect Frank Gehry. Do I need permission to use his name for the app

While you may be able to use Frank Ghery's name in a factual way, you need to be careful of the content if provided by third party sources to be...

High school football team used a photo of mine to raise money (discount cards) with no cited credit, can I seek compensation?

It is a tricky situation. When you say you requested that the football team provide you the credit, did you do it by letter? Are you able to prove...

I am in a horrible situation with a publisher,

What advice did your other attorney provide to you when he/she prepared the demand letter. It is critical to know what were the terms of your...

Rights of a co-signer

It would not make sense to file bankruptcy. If he has good income, he would have to file a Chapter 13 and most likely pay the full amount. There...

Less than 48 hours ago, I signed a retainer to hire an attorney. And need to disengage.

As the others have commented, you have the right to "fire" the lawyer and any unearned monies should be returned to you. You may want to provide...

I rent a commercial unit in Colorado and the unit has never had a heater or hot water. Whos responsible!?

Check your lease. Did it require the LL to deliver the unit with any special features or were you to take it "as is"? In the meantime, how have...

I was renting and my landlord told me that her father was the new owner so I had to pay the increase of the rent to him.

How did it come about that you were to pay any increase in rent? Was there a renewal to a lease? Was it amended to show an increase? It does...

Was there an actual written sublease that you signed? What does it say about leaving early. If the term was 6 months and you left before that...