Should I be concerned as a tenant or is this legal?

Generally under a lease agreement, the landlord has a right to enter the leased premises at a reasonable time for a reasonable purpose. I do not...

Do I (only child) get my fathers belongings if he had no will?

If you father died without leaving a valid will, the property passes to his heirs at law. His heirs at law are determined and established by the...

Second Lien was written off in 2008 is there any statute of limitation.

The refinance under the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) was a refinance of only the first lien mortgage and did not affect the status...

When you say "left us", I am assuming that you inherited the property form you mother, that your step-father continues to live in the property, and...

Do I have to physically be in Texas to finalize a divorce?

Normanny, a person filing a divorce must have resided in Texas for the 6 months prior to filing the divorce and for 90 days in the county in which...

What last name should I use in my final divorce papers?

You may certainly change back to your maiden name. And, many times, a name change helps distance oneself, especially if the marriage was a...

Can you withdraw a divorce without consent of your spouse?

Yes, you may "non-suit" the divorce without your spouse's consent. But, if your spouse has filed a counter-claim against your also seeking a...

Question about beneficiary

To answer the second question first, title companies have different criteria for investigating the status of the title that they insure, but they...

Can I sue my HOA or the people next door when the people knock down the shared fence and I have to pay for half the cost to fix?

The first question is, "Whose fence is it?" If you live in a condominium project, the property owners' association may well be the owners of...

Can I add an attorney retained to my case about 5 months after my wife filed for divorce?

In a word, "Absolutely". You should move forward because the Court routinely sets deadline that are binding on you and will be binding on any...