What did the judge mean by "civil arrest" vs bench warrant? Will one be jailed for not appearing at a civil contempt hearing?

The defendant would be booked into jail along with all the criminal arrestees.

I have been divorced for 6 years. I was given 3 years to buy my ex out. Now we both want the house.What can I do to keep it?

Your question indicates you were given 3 years to buy out your ex's interest in the home. Was that part of judgment? an agreement? If so, what...

You ask "is the daughter liable at all if there was no will?" Do you mean liable for the mortgage? Only if she signed the note. Most likely, she...

What are my choices?

Can't hurt to call the lawyer's office to see what type of payment arrangement they would consider. If yours is a small claims case [the letters...

My wile wants me to sign a lease agreement on our home when she moves out. We own. Can she do this?

You ask "is this legal?". It is legal if you sign it. If you are on the deed, then you have the same right to possession of the property that she...

Writs of Possession are not recorded, and Orders directing the Clerk to issue the Writ aren't either. You are entitled to have a copy of the Order...

Should I have moved out?

After you have obtained your possession in the manner described by Mr. Klurfeld, with law enforcement on the scene to preserve the peace, you can...

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My name is only on the deed, not the mortgage and the home is in for closure, what rights do I have ?

The holder of the mortgage does not care who pays the mortgage. Once the mortgage is satisfied you will have no greater interest in the property...

Can my wife keep me from my home,even though she filed for divorce almost a year ago?

Technically speaking, she isn't keeping you away, law enforcement did. Unless there is a court order granting her exclusive use and possession...

How do I get rid of a time share property I no longer want

Look at your contract. Most likely the company has a certain amount of time to exercise its option. Once that time passes, the option would...