What if you have an 18 year old child living in your home that has been given a notice of eviction but will not leave?

I am first and foremost concerned about your safety. If he has threatened you with physical harm, you may be eligible for a protective order. If...

I recently asked about selling the house my husband and I owned. He died intestate in 2010. I have modified the loan.

If your husband had children or other descendants living at the time of his death who are not also your children or your descendants, then you...

Am I required to pay above the flooring contractor estimate.

Exactly! "Forgetting" to include an item in preparing a bid does not authorize the contractor to charge more for that item. Once a customer...

I have recently sent out delayed billing for product and the company is refusing to recognize the obligation and make payment.

Yes, you are absolutely entitled to be paid. I would organize your documentation, including any contracts you signed with this company, and talk...

Do I still need to mail a 3rd month notice (Texas) on an invoice that was included in a lien filed?

If you are going to send a notice of intent to file a lien out, then it should always go out before or at the same time as the lien is recorded. ...

Contractor went $16,000 over budget from the original bid. Are we obligated to pay?

That is a significant departure from the contract budget. Your approach to this situation is going to depend on the language in the contract...

What business docs, if any, will I need to file to start an online business from my home?

Congratulations on starting your business! I don't think the type of home business you are talking about will run afoul of your local zoning...

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Is there any way to protect your business name at the state level in TX as a Sole Proprietor?

That is a great question, and one that is commonly asked by start-up businesses. What the Texas SOS told you is correct. I see two issues here: ...

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Can I sue a patient in small claims court

I know this happens to doctors from time to time, and it really irritates me when I hear about it. Soapbox aside, you have four years to sue on a...

What do I do when a subcontractor makes a threat to tear out work already done?

It is not legal. He cannot change the contract terms without your approval. Nor can he enter on your property without your agreement to remove...