Was it legal for me to change the locks 6 months after he moved out?

You need to take the advice provided by Mr. Hughes and Mr. Ashman. You needs a lawyer and you need to file for divorce. "Self help" is not the...

If my rental company has failed to fix our refrigerator for 12 days, can I withhold rent?

NO! Unless you want to give the LL a legitimate reason to evict you. When there are issues with the rental property, this is what a Tenant...

Am seeking to obtain joint custody for an unwed father of a 6 month old.

As you appear to understand, unmarried father's have no parental rights until they are established by court order, in a Legitimacy case (unless...

Can an attorney be sued for libel when entering knowingly false information into court documents filed in the local courthouse?

No, statements made in pleadings filed in court are a form of protected speech. It sounds like you are in a contested divorce action and you do...

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What do I do to get my name off of a joint mortgage with my wife and I that I am no longer residing in the house.

While you are married there is no authority in either of you, or anyone else to force anything. In other words, while married, you need her to...

I agree with the previous two responses. You are in a divorce, that may be somewhat contested and you have minor children involved. To handle...

Does the property in a Georgia, build in 2001 requires to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in a home.

It makes no sense to "need the correct answer" when you can install the CO2 detectors for such a small amount of money, when you are trying to sell...

Will I be able to get alimony for the rest of my life if I am 67 and retired, but work prn (as needed) and also collect SS?

Many factors apply in the determination of alimony. Disparity of income is one and another one is the duration of the marriage. Alimony is...

A judge must approve the terms of any divorce settlement agreement, and they will particularly focus on the issues related to minor children...

Not paying the April rent has given the LL a legitimate reason to evict you. A tenant cannot simply withhold the rent (and not be evicted). When...