Rent to own contract and annuity hardship withdrawal for down payment.If the deal falls through do I send money back or keep it?

It sounds like you are thinking about entering into a contract with your father, to rent the house and possibly own it in the future. If so, you...

My 8 year old caught her mom smoking pot

You should talk to a lawyer to discuss your options, one of which would be to file a petition with the court asking them to modify custody based on...

Can I sue a bank

Go to the clerk's office at the local courthouse to view the file. Then you can get a copy of the judgment that was entered against you and bring...

Did you file the Petition for Order of Protection? If so, all you have to do is appear on the return date and tell the judge you do not want to go...

My wife wants to adopt my daughter. Her biological mother passed away about 8 months ago.

You really should speak to an attorney. You would have to file a Petition to Adopt and present it in court. There are certain requirements that...

My dissolution order states the parents are to alternate years in claiming dependents. Ex won't comply and claims each year.

Are you current on child support? Sometimes the exemption is contingent on being current on support. You need to talk to an attorney as soon as...

A summons was issued to my parent which is now in a nursing home and suffering from dementia

What type of case was the summons issued in respect to? Do you have power of attorney over your parent? If someone has power of attorney, they...

Are you already divorced? Was there a post-decree petition pending? She can issue a subpoena in a pending case, but she has to give you notice. ...

If you are considering an order of protection, the judges usually only grant these when the petitioner is afraid of the other person. Her threats...

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Creditors/lawsuit

Yes, they do have to notify you prior to entering a judgment against you. If you received notice and did not show, then a judgment could have been...