Plea bargain-manslaughter- charged with second degree murder-

Manslaughter is a much less serious offense (although still serious) than second degree murder. Depending on state law, second degree murder can...

The consequences are similar to that of a repossessed vehicle - in most states they are treated the same. Your loan was a contact between you and...

Lender calls to tell me that foreclosure has begun, I have not received any notice in the mail. 3 months behind. Is this legal?

This is a pet peeve of mine. The servicers' empployees are not attorneys and generally have no clear understanding of legal matters or the...

How does an estate get divided in Illinois with no will?

Distribuition of an estate where there is no will is controlled by the law of intestate succession of the staet where your grandmother resided. ...

Do I need to expose my personal life in divorce court after a two year seperation?

The best thing you can do for yourself is to get a knoweldgable family law attorney to represent you. You should not wander into this by yourself,...

How is the determination made for where a debt is incurred.

This can vary, depending on all the details. And, if there is a written agreement, it may also include a determination of the question. If they...

There are companies called "debt buyers" who buy up huge quantities of debts and generally sue on them all. They do not distinguish between debts...

If my daughter is pregnant and she get married, can she move out of my house without my permission?

This is an issue controlled by state law, but most states consider minors who are married to be emancipated, and therefore no longer subject to...

Can a bank just take money out of your account without your permission?

A bank cannot take money out of your account without your permssion. However, when people sign up for accounts, credit cards and other consumer...

If there is a Public Defender's office in your county, check with them. They are normally the people who take defense cases for people who can't...