How to divide equity between joint owned property?

You want to make her whole by giving her what she would have rec'd in an arms-length sale. So you would deduct 6% for realtor fees from her share....

I want to publish my deceased mother's letters to her parents.

I don't see any legal issues on the facts you've presented.

I am filing bankruptcy. I am being sued. If I settle with the firm is there any way that they can hold me to the settlement?

I agree with Ms. Bunce. I fail to see why you haven't called a bankruptcy attorney for a free consultation. If you're trying to do this pro se,...

Can I get help dealing with an unethical lawyer without spending a hundred thousand?

You want to alert the authority that licenses Virginia attorneys, which will conduct its own investigation. See...

How many days notice do I need to get out of a month-to-month lease?

Yes, it would probably be month-to-month under the terms of the original lease. Thus that lease's notice period would still control. However, you...

How do i go about suing a landlord that doesn't take the procedures on neighbors harassing me? I don't know their names.

I'm not sure that your landlord has liability under these facts. It really depends on what you mean by retaliating against you. Consult other...

I am starting a small residential cleaning business, what is the correct business structure for avoid 1099 tax docs by clients?

A few points as to taxation. All organizational structures, even if just a sole proprietorship or assumed name, require you to pay income tax,...

Is it against the law for a car salesman to tell other people that your car got repossessed?

First, your fmr. fiance will not get his car back without paying the lender (assuming it hasn't yet been sold). Second, two can play at this game....

I have medical insurance on the kids. The ex has them covered on MN Care. Do I have to carry insurance as well?

Although this is a touch beyond my expertise, my feeling is that the children are probably ineligible for MinnesotaCare because they already are...

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Should I hire a lawyer?

Of course I'm a lawyer, but I recommend counsel to walk you through the process. I imagine the charges will be dropped in that case unless the...