How do we get custody of someone who has been living with us for over a year and is 18. we have been taking care of her and her

You can not get "custody" of an adult. You can be appointed a guardian but that may or may not solve her out-of-state status. Maybe she just...

Bankruptcy

Typically, yes. If the steps were taken by the creditor to establish a judgment lien, there are mechanisms in place to enable you to avoid the...

You are very clear that this is a UMC hearing, but I am not sure that you know what that means. UMC stands for Uniform Motion Calendar. They are...

3day eviction notice vs. 15day notice. he's always 15 to 17days late paying rent,I want him out. what steps do I need to take?

Mr. Herman's response is not only accurate and well-laid out. Let me add a new perspective--if you can put aside your personal angst, do...

Both Mr. Haber's and Ms. Morcroft's responses hit the mark in so many respects. I will only offer this bit of perspective--the way things are now...

Renters rights?

Kevin, check the court docket in the foreclosure case--you can access this online. You won't be able to see the documents themselves but you will...

I want to prepare my will in the near future. I will leave all of my estate to my ex wife and her daughter.

There are few "obstacles" to writing the will; the obstacles will come to making disbursement happen the way you desire. Example: if you have...

Boyfriend started a new job in April. He was paid twice by his employer...Then spent the money.

Is your question whether there is a law that requires him to advise his employer that he was overpaid? If so, the answer is no. Does he have to...

Can a divorce docket sounding be rescheduled due to conflict for that date?

Let me explain what a docket sounding is: judges set aside time blocks within which to have trials; they wait till they have 10-20-30-40 cases...

I am a tenant with no lease, LL giving up, should I attend the court date for foreclosure?

You can file a Motion but I do not know that a judge would care as you admit you are not paying a bona fide rate of rent. The landlord could do...