I received a show cause order but I have not been working due to health problems, is that contempt?

Consult an attorney asap. When your working situation changed, you should have sought a modification of your child support payments instead of...

Leased home in MA, who must pay the water bill?

Yes, this is legal. Provide your tenant with a copy of the bill while reminding the tenant that utility obligations, per the lease, are the...

Is there a time-period limitation for a tenant to cash/deposit a security deposit return check? It has been over 60 days.

In most instances, checks are valid for 180 days. You can't force your tenant to cash the check. It's possible that the tenant has not cashed the...

Can I sue a homeowner who lives in Bronx, NY for not reimbursing my $350 security deposit for a condo I rented in Puerto Rico?

You would have to sue the condo owner in New York (or whatever forum is required under the terms of your rental agreement). You will most likely...

What are my options when someone used my assets on a balance sheet to acquire a profitable business?

Consult an attorney. Your question requires specific answers which cannot be provided on a website like AVVO.

I'm trying to find out the total price for a home that cost $26,500 cash in maryland Thank you

Your question is not clear -- and i'm not sure is a legal question at all. We need more information to be able to assist you.

Girl I was dating stole $1600 from me. What can I do?

File a police report -- but without proof, the charges won't go anywhere. Moreover, as my colleague stated, you can also sue in small claims court.

About six months ago we let our tenants girlfriend and child move in. She won't return the renters agreement. What can we do?

She would be a month to month tenant, and you can terminate the tenancy with 30 days written notice (it could be less if the tenant has failed to...

My tree branch fell onto neighbor's driveway somewhat damaging his car and roof. In Maryland, who is responsible for the damage

Well, it depends. If the tree was rotting or in a condition where you knew it could fall or cause damage, and you did nothing, then you might be...

An Affidavit is a written declaration/testimony under oath (and in some states required to be notarized). Introducing an Affidavit in court might...