Without being married, can my boyfriend adopt my 8month old?

Maybe. The question is..do you really want to make a permanent decision if you haven't yet decided whether your boyfriend will be permanent in...

How much does an attorney cost for a peace order case?

Depending on the complexity of the case, I could easily see this costing you in the ballpark of $1000-$1500. There is no set cost to defend and/or...

You've committed a felony. You really need to consult a criminal lawyer and to stop posting admissions on a public website. Regardless of...

Can my wife sue

The employer does not have to give a reason why she wasn't hired for the job. Maryland is an at will employment state in which you can be fired...

Do we have any options or possibly even get out of our lease?

Something seems off here -- you cannot rent the entire house when there is still a tenant renting one of the rooms...moreover, if your lease was...

Can a landlord raise the rent 5 to 7 days before the rent is do?

Typically, no. If there is a written lease, the rent is fixed for the term of the lease (and the terms of the lease cannot be unilaterally changed...

Can a "trade" fixture,a A/C portable unit used for business be removed from commercial property, if landlord terminated lease?

A removable a/c unit would not be considered a "fixture." Generally fixtures are items that cannot be removed without doing damage to the leased...

Can I get my deposit back if I have to break my lease?

Your lease creates a contractual obligation for you to pay rent for the entire term of the lease. If your lease does not have an early termination...

How do I legally withhold my rent due to non-compliance issues and terminate my lease ? Can I do both at the same time?

Yes, you must provide written notice explaining your specific reasons for terminating. Regarding habitability issues, many states require a tenant...

If I signed a lease and paid amenity fees for amenities the complex doesn't have but advertises can I file a suit against them?

You have a lot of specific issues in this question. It seems to me that, among other things, your complex is in breach of what it agreed to provide...