Divorce, Splitting Assets

The general rule is that any property acquired by either or both of you (with the exception of gifts and inheritances) is considered marital...

A citation normally charges a violation of a county or municipal ordinance, while a crime charges a violation of a state statute. While there is no...

My aunt has power of attorney for my grandma( who is in her right state of mind) can she make decisions against my gma's wishes?

As long as your grandmother has not revoked the Power of Attorney, your Aunt may continue to act under that authorization. All that your...

Can i contest a divorce in a no fault community property state? or can separation/ counseling be required?

If your husband has filed a divorce petition, then he has alleged that your marriage is irretrievably broken, which is the only grounds available...

How to get back child support

Although the right to child support arrearages presumably belongs to your mother (or perhaps, in part, to the county if she was a recipient of...

Do i have to pay for root canal

Have you explained to your old dentist what the new dentist found and what procedures were taken by him to correct the problem? If you do that, and...

Divorce

Attorney Hong's answer with reference to Wisconsin being a marital property state is accurate. If you wish to protect any of your pre-marital...

Possible Liability of Personal Representatives for Decedent's Taxes, Penalties, Interest, Etc.

The information that you received about personal representatives being responsible for back taxes or any other debts is not accurate. The personal...

Tenant breaks lease and returns to his home in Europe

Yes you do, but only if you make "reasonable efforts" to re-rent the home to someone else, ie; ads in newspaper, Craigslist, etc. Also, be aware...

Friend trying to keep his house

Your question is a little short on facts: -does your friend have a written lease with his brother? -how is he going about trying to buy house...