Does a recorded judgment trump my previously recorded deed?

The answer to you question is complicated. It depends on the application of the recording statutes, the doctrine of after acquired title, and...

I recently received a claim letter from landlord for damage to the property that was all done prior to my moving in.

You can sue your landlord in small claims court for the return of your deposit without a lawyer. You can get the forms you need from the clerk at...

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My husband and I are divorcing and must sell our house. I would like to buy him out. What is required for this to happen?

You and your husband have to reach an agreement on what the deal will be. This is usually handled in a marital settlement agreement. If you are...

The other lawyers answering the question have given you good advice. However, there is one thing that they have not mentioned. If you are a...

Everyone who holds title to a piece of real estate must join in the mortgage for the mortgage to be a valid lien. However, the loan and the...

I have a judgement against and my wife just got subpoened does she have to go to the deposition?

A subpoena is an order from a court to appear at a certain place at a certain time. If you do not comply with this order you can be held in...

Can I sue a Realtor for a deficiency I received during a short sale...

The answer to your question depends on what representations the real estate agent made to you. However, even if a misrepresentation was made and...

Our primary residents is in foreclosure, can the bank go after our rental properties?

I agree with the answer posted by Attorney Golant. However, there are things you can do to protect your other assets from being exposed to a...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

You promised to pay rent to the owner of the property when you signed your lease. The fact that foreclosure litigation has been filed does not...

Do I need a probate attorney?

If you are the joint owner of an account with someone who dies, the money in that account passes to you automatically on death without having to go...