How can I remove my name from the loan on my ex-wife's house? The house is in her name now but I cannot get my name removed.

Even if your ex-wife was made responsible for the house loan in the divorce, that does not remove you from responsibility on the loan to the bank. ...

Security Deposit demand letter not rec'd via certified mail. Send another? Or small Claims petition re: RSMo 535.300(2) and (4)?

As my colleagues have suggested, you could sue now for the return of your security deposit and potentially recover double the deposit. Their...

Am I stuck in my lease? How do I get my deposit back?

You may have a claim for breach of the implied warranty of habitability or for constructive eviction. The breach of warranty is more a defense if...

No. A garnishment is a form of execution upon a judgment that requires process issued from the court. With no judgment, there can be no garnishment.

In the state of Missouri does a landlord have to give you 30 days to exit the premisis on the eviction notice

If the landlord is terminating a month-to-month lease, then he needs to give you a full term's notice. In other words, if he was terminating...

What should I do about the manager raising the rent on a room that I am staying in and she does not raise anyone else's ?

You may have a claim under the Fair Housing Act, if she is raising your rent due to your disability. You may want to consult with a local attorney...

My husband passed in April,and his family wants alot of his personal stuff, but now they threaten will lawyer. Can they get stuf

Under Missouri law, if a your spouse dies with no will and no surviving descendants, then you receive all of his estate. Assets subject to...

Can I get guardianship of my niece and nephew and remove two co-guardians who are of no relation to the children

You should consult with a local attorney familiar with guardianships and custody. You will likely need to get involved in court. There should be...

My son has an absentee father, how can I create a living will granting custody to his god parents if something happens to me?

Typically, you would include your proposed guardian(s) for you child in your will. However, these are suggestions that a the court probating your...

Does the Landlord have to provide permanent screens on the windows, to be able to open windows and let air in?

The landlord would not be required to provide screens for the windows unless your lease calls for them or your county or municipality require them...