Can we buy land in Lake Wales, FL if the party we are buying from, owns 50% and the other 50% was a man who died intestate?

It may depend on the wording on the Deed by which the property was transferred. If the Deed was to the party you are buying from ("Seller") and...

You will have to look at you lease to answer this question. The Florida Statutes dictate certain clear duties of the landlord for maintenance of...

I'm a tenant in a house with a foreclosure process

The hearing my be a Motion to Dismiss hearing brought on by the homeowner's attorney. Do you know if the homeowner has retained counsel? If it is a...

I want to file for joint custody of my daughter. Any advice will help!

There are many questions that need to be answered concerning your case before an attorney can help you. For example, were you named as the father...

Does a Living Will and Last Will and Testament have to be filed in a court to be legal?

No, neither document needs to be filed with a court. It is a good idea to keep the original of a Will somewhere extremely safe (safety deposit box)...

My father died 4 months ago, told me he was leaving me sum x, but his widow (not my mom) dislikes me. Can she contest?

First and foremost it is important to determine whether your Father prepared a Last Will and Testament. If he did, this Will will have to be...

What is the normal start rate for a Foreclosure lawyer

Attorney fee agreements can be different as you go from lawyer to lawyer. If you feel you are being overcharged, you may withdraw depending on your...

I have a court date for summary judgment of foreclosure. What can I do to prolong the foreclosure.

A summary judgment hearing for foreclosure is a serious situation. At a summary judgment hearing, the judge may put a sale date on your property if...

Can it be brought in an open court what a person did as minor when the court does not effect or concern the minor

I am not sure I understand your question. It is important to know why that past act was brought during trial. Generally prior bad acts will not be...

How long do you have to live in west virigina to get a divorce?

The residency requirement for a dissolution of marriage in West Virginia is one year. This is unless the marriage ceremony took place in West...