Mortgage & deed are in deceased husband's name. House is worth 40,000 less that payoff. Can I legally walk away financially free

Your question raises more questions. Here are just some of them: If the will was probated, why was the house not re-titled in the name of the new...

There is no such thing as a lien against a driver's license. A state can suspend or revoke a driver's license for certain traffic-type violations,...

If landlord doesn't sign lease agreement after you do, are you bound to the lease if they sign it later?

While I am not licensed in your state, general contract law is that a contract is formed upon both parties agreeing to it. Usually, that is...

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As a plaintiff suing x landlord, can I go to and question his current tenants to see if there rights have been violated?

What legal reason would you have for questioning current tenants? It appears you are no longer renting from this landlord, and your case against...

Can landlord keep deposit as storage fee?

In your question, you admit that your furniture was at the property for almost 30 days. Whether you were living there or not, you were occupying...

Give Deposit Back to Tenants who Broke lease

Read the lease, and find out what your state law is on security deposits. Some states require the full security deposit be returned if the only...

My wife has a no contact order on her and my 2 kids ~ if my kids health and safety are in question ~ can i get the order lifted

With the complicated history here, you need to ask this question of your attorney. He or she is best able toreview court documents and court...

What difference does the timing make? If a Judge issues a court order, you will have to comply according to the Judge's direction as to time,...

Why is my divorce attorney so concerned in my 401k?

You need to address your questions to your attorney. I am not licensed in your state, but can give general information. California is a community...

I am not licensed in your state, but generally there is no constitutional right to counsel in a civil case. Some states have made exceptions, for...