If an IL resident gets gay-married in New York, and DOMA is repealed, will he/she receive federal benefits of marriage in IL?

DOMA is effectively contained in two different provisions of the US Code. First (1 USC Sec 7), it defines marriage as between a man and a woman...

Is it legal? your suggestions and constructive criticism are much appreciated.

We can't give you any business advice about what to charge for administrative services. What you need to sit down with an attorney about, however,...

My partner and I have been together 51 years. Our real estate, bank accounts, and insurance are in both names.

According to several sources the following appears to be the state of Oklahoma law: 1. Oklahoma has no civil union laws. 2. Oklahoma does...

Early Lease Termination - Chicago

If your lease is governed by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance your only remedy is to sublet and the landlord can't charge for...

Do I have to be worried about being sued for verbal agreement on lease?

If I were the judge and the two of you came in front of me, who am I supposed to believe? If she comes in with pictures that show a mess and...

1. As the others have said, ding on credit score. Credit scores can apply to any kind of loan you might want: house, car, credit card,...

I am a nice respectful person trying to get into the industry to pitch a television show. Please help.

About the only other way people are going about "breaking into" the biz these days is to put together a pilot-short (3-5 minutes max) either on...

Can I sue a hospital, if someone came in the hospital room and stole my wallet out of purse?

You would have to sue based on negligence. Generally theft (an intentional act) is a defense to negligence. You would have to prove much more,...

What area(s) of law cover a dispute with a nonprofit organization regarding membership, dues, and bylaws?

If this is not yet in litigation, you're looking for a lawyer who handles corporate law. If it is in litigation you are looking for a lawyer who...

Is it at all possible the courts would allow a party to foreclose on a mortg using a note with forged signatures and initials?

Forgery is a defense. It may not stop the lender from attempting to foreclose, because you must prove forgery. When you say the note is a "proven"...