Can a deceased person, be released to a funeral home, with the consent of a companion who is not a legal family member?

More review is needed -- did your brother have a will or any other documents directing his final wishes? Just because someone is family does not...

Am I able to sue my landlord?

Your lease will control your obligations. However, your landlord has a responsibility to keep the premises habitable and in a safe condition for...

Shipping Claim Denied by Carrier: We import goods from China and a recent shipment had major damages to the product.

You'd need an attorney to review all your paperwork before any of us could provide a strategy for you. Secondly you say you have "clear evidence"...

I loaned someone a large amount of money & it hasn't been paid back. What type of attorney do I need to proceed?

In addition to the fine advice my colleagues have given, you need to be prepared for the long haul. Even so, getting a judgment is the easy part. ...

My former landlord is retaining my deposit on the excuse that I missed rent payments. I have proof that i paid every month

Security deposit interest is defined by statute and is currently at the legal rate of 3% per annum.

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My community association want to sue me for back fees .

Homeowners are responsible for association fees -- regardless of whether the mortgage company tells you otherwise. Do you have some sort of...

I have sole legal and physical custody of my son. Do I need a court order to move out of state for my job?

Do you have a custody agreement in place? Has there been a legal determination already that you have sole legal and physical custody? If so, you...

I have just being informed that I have multiple suits for non payment of rent on my credit history. what can I do?

There's a difference between being "sued" and having a landlord initiate a complaint for repossession for failure to pay rent. If you were in fact...

I owe 700 on a 2500 down payment for a car I purchased now there are holding my tags can they do this

It depends on the terms of your agreement. You don't state enough and we don't have the benefit of your actual contract to know what's going on --...

In a general release, in a personal injury case, what does it mean, if the releasor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold

You forever release the person who injured you from any claims related to the accident. If you decide you want to bring another action again, this...