I'm wondering if there is lawyer that can look over my divorce papers that my ex had his lawyer draw up?
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Answered on October 20, 2021
Yes, an attorney can help you, and you should have representation in your divorce. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law/divorce...
How do I get out of my lease?
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Answered on October 19, 2021
Call the local board of health and building dept. to come inspect. They might issue a citation to landlord for the bugs and mold. But that could...
Can a person with someone else's power of attorney sell things in that person's will meant for someone else?
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Answered on October 19, 2021
A person who has a power of attorney has a fiduciary duty to use it for the benefit of the person who granted the POA. If the person uses it for...
What should I do if I am listed on an eviction as two separated defendants?
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Answered on October 19, 2021
That does not invalidate the eviction filing. If you intend to fight the eviction, then you must attend the eviction hearing. If the court orders...
I signed the waive notice of the hearing on the inventory and hearing on the account without knowledge! What's that mean?
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Answered on October 18, 2021
Ask the attorney to explain what is happening. Getting waivers for hearings is routine. The estate could be reimbursing the family member who...
Is asking for extra fees for breaking lease early in addition to remainder rent legal?
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Answered on October 18, 2021
If tenant is breaking the lease contract, landlord can ask whatever terms it wants as compensation. If tenant doesn't pay, landlord can file an...
New mortgage company trying to force ex husband to sign loan modification?
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Answered on October 14, 2021
If lender is refusing payment, then it might proceed to a foreclosure. Instead of a loan modification, talk to other lenders and get a new loan to...
What do i do? Contractor quiting mid job due to our addressing repaired issues filing lien on paid insurance claim?
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Answered on October 14, 2021
A lien filing has no immediate adverse effect to worry about. But this could take weeks or months for an attorney to resolve, and longer if...
Can my landlord make us leave our house repeatedly from 6-8?
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Answered on October 14, 2021
If she is evicting you already, then there isn't much more she can do to you if you refuse to allow entry when she wants to show the house. She...
Does my landlord have to provide proof of dog barking in order to evict me for noise complaints? What if they are making it up?
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Answered on October 13, 2021
At an eviction hearing, the landlord could testify or have tenants testify about noise. But even if the judge dismisses the eviction for lack of...