How do we find out if the house was left to me if my mom passed away.

Look for a beneficiary deed on the property filed with the recorder of deeds office.

Hire an attorney to assist you and minimize your chances of a probation revocation.

My son is on probation until he is 17. If he moves out of state with a parent can they pick him up after 17?

Consult a local family law or criminal defense attorney that practices in juvenile court. If the probation terms do not include a requirement that...

Why a 1099 needs to be sign if it's a tax free inheritance?

Generally a 1099-S is required to report the sale of a home unless the sellers sign an affidavit stating the income from the sale is exempt usually...

You won't be able to sell the home until you get the lien removed from the title. Be proactive and hire an attorney to assist you in dealing with...

Do you have to file in the county you live in if your spouse knows a judge & prosecuting attorney and others in that jurisdictio

You can file in the county in which you or your spouse resides. Or by agreement, in any county that you want. Generally the prosecutor and...

That notarized piece of paper means nothing as it relates to custody over your kids, regardless of the notary's expiration date. Consult a family...

Is there any way for a wife who's never been in trouble and her husband (who's on the sex offenders list) adopt?

You can probably adopt. But your husband is likely going to be barred from adoption.

I'm on probation. I got a ticket in the mail for stealing 2 beef jerky sticks

Hire an attorney to represent you. The new citation for shoplifting is technically a violation of your probation, but an attorney can probably help...

What steps can I take to get any visitation with my daughter?

You need to file a paternity case in circuit court to establish custody rights. You may also want to revisit child support and/or contest paternity...