Is my builder contract legal with a price to build, auto 12%bldr margin, then additional 15% for items over budget?

You are probably embarking on one of the largest (financially speaking) investments of your life. This warrants having an attorney look over the...

My husband owned land when we got married. When we got a construction loan my name was added. Do I have joint ownership?

You need a real estate lawyer and, perhaps, a domestic relationship attorney to sort this out. I'm not clear on why it's important for you to know...

I am a plumbing contractor and did work for a company that did not pay two of their bills for over six thousand dollars

If your contractor is financially viable, enough to cover a judgment for the $6000 plus whatever California law allows you to add to that, then a...

Since moving into our brand new house two years ago we are still having septic tank issues. Is there any legal action to take?

Mr. Harvey suggests a good approach. You or the attorney are also likely going to have to find a septic system expert whom you trust to figure out...

Your situation is a bit complicated, as many construction matters are, when there are several unrelated defects you are dealing with and each has...

I need a lawyer for improperly installed foam insulation in chattanooga,tn

You may want to get to a lawyer soon, but first consider why you think it is toxic fumes. Did you study this product before installation? Do you...

What form(s) are required in order to force the IRS to release control over my employment withholdings?

I don't completely understand your question; I am not a tax attorney but the idea that the IRS controls your withholdings sounds a bit off. Was...

Must I pay anything to a septic tank pumper who quotes a price over the phone but raises it when he arrives at my home?

You have two good answers here already. What I'll add is that it is common for the consumer to not hear all the details when on the phone. There...

To explain the two earlier answers further, "quantum meruit" is a method to measure what the fee is worth and a variety of formulas and factors may...

A presidential candidate is a 'public figure' for purposes of defamation law, and they are less protected than non-public figures. But if this is...