The house is marital property, regardless of who paid for it, or whose name is on the deed. What happens to the house would have to be worked out...

Any rights related to real estate must be in writing. Verbal agreements are not enforceable. Without anything in writing, you are a...

Status as a godparent confers no legal rights or right of inheritance. If he does not have a valid will, no children, and parents are deceased,...

There are many factors to consider in determining how best to proceed. Use the Find a Lawyer to retain a local family law attorney who can review...

It depends on what it says in your written lease about payment methods. It might require you to pay any service fees. Talk to the landlord about...

It does not matter whose name is on the deed. The house is marital property. At a minimum, you have a claim to half the increase in value during...

The rent is specified in a written lease signed by both tenant and landlord. It can only be changed as specified in that written lease. A written...

When a will is filed with the probate court to open the estate when someone dies, it becomes a public record that can be accessed by anyone,...

You either negotiate with the neighbors to get them to sign a termination, or you go to court to argue that it was granted out of necessity and is...

Most small businesses form a Limited Liability Company to do just what the name says - limit the liability of their own personal assets from...