Civil services

The answer to your question depends on the exact details. If there was something in the documentation that was done at the time of the adoption,...

Texas divorce laws and procedure

Different states view this issue different ways. You should check with an attorney in your state. However, in the states where I practice, the...

CA collection laws, are you still responsible for the loan if the car is repossessed

A couple of further thoughts to add to what has already been said: The remaining balance (which is often a much larger number than you are...

IL probate law, are family members responsible for other family member's debt

Normally, when a person dies, his or her creditors can make claims against the assets he/she leaves, if any. Other family members are not...

Race-notice. Here is the statute: 21 P.S. (Deeds and Mortgages) § 351 Chapter 1. Deeds and General Provisions Registration and...

CT criminal code, use of deadly force against police as self defense

I don't practice in your state. However, I very much doubt that you would have the right to use deadly force on a police officer under any...

CA credit card laws, what do I do if someone took my credit card

Contact the card issuer IMMEDIATELY. and cooperate with any attempts to investigate or prosecute. If you know who did it, also make a police...

Foreclosure on Investment Properties/Deficiency Judgment

While there is no way to say for certain what the lender will do, the odds of them pursuing a deficiency judgment are increasing. Here in Florida,...

WA state foreclosure and real estate laws

I don't practice in your state. However, in general, this could be messy. If you received a title insurance policy when you closed on your...

Florida uncontested divorce procedures and laws

Florida has a procedure for Simplfied Dissolution of Marriage, which you can do yourself. The forms can be found on the web site of the Florida...