What are Wife-Rights if husband/breadwinner abandons Her & the Children after 20+Yrs? Leaving them w/only his work address?

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How can I get out of my land contract ?

He needs to notify the seller. It would be best if there's an agreement for a date for turn over of possession and a walk through to make sure the...

Can we get a retainer fee back?

The lawyer is only entitled to be paid for the work that was done. Hopefully you have a written fee agreement that spells out either an hourly...

Can ex husband claim our son as dependent if he has not had any contact with him in 5 months?

What's binding is what the court decree says, not any separate "agreement" you two may have had. So if the paperwork says he can only claim the...

Can my son take land by adverse possession?

The requirements for adverse possession are OCEAN: open, continuous, exclusive, adverse, and notorious. It sounds like continuous is met, because...

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I thought when served a subpoena and you didn't show up you are held in contempt and will be served a bench warrant. True?

Not true, at least not automatically. Subpoena is Latin: sub = under + poena = penalty. If you don't show, you could be penalized. If you are...

Recently I received a Stock repurchase agreement. Want to know my rights.

You have a lot of rights as a minority shareholder, which includes the right to inspect the company records and financials. There may or may not...

Is a text message a legal notice of a lease violation?

You received them and they were in writing, right? Yes, that's legally sufficient.

Husband getting custody of his child if he's not on the birth certificate and the mother is now deceased ?

Since the child lives in Louisiana, that is where custody will be determined. Your husband will need to hire a lawyer there.

What can I do with a contractor that installed a hardwood floor in a new house and it cupped before we moved in?

You should consult with a Construction lawyer to have your contract and other documentation to determine your rights. What was the warranty that...