Married for a little over a year what happens to or house we bought in december

He does not automatically keep the house, but given the short period of the marriage and the source of the funds, he has an argument that, in...

Do I need a divorce attorney

No. If both of your names are on the house there is a good chance that the Court will consider it marital property. This may, or may not, mean...

My nephew has a car that is in my name and has been paying it. What process do I need to go through to get it back?

If your nephew has been paying for the car it's unclear why you would be entitled to get it back. What was your verbal agreement? What does he...

Appreciation during the marriage is marital property that is to be divided equitably. The source of that appreciation may affect your arguments...

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What are the steps to make my mother the legal guardian of my son in case of my death?

You can provide for an appointment of a legal guardian in your will. However, this will not prevent the child's father from seeking custody, it...

I have given 30-day notice to my landlord in the first week of a month. Am I liable for all of next month's rent?

Unless the lease requires 30 days notice you can give less notice to terminate a month-to-month lease. However, if you don't move out at the end...

I think I need a lawyer to help me get a refund on a diamond ring.

You can certainly hire an attorney to write a demand letter to see if a refund can be arranged. If that doesn't work, it will be hard to justify...

Please help I don't want my brother to get in a pickle by being misinformed

Your brother needs to sit down with his wife and see if they can agree on appropriate custody and parenting time arrangements for their child. If...

I'm paying my portion of mortgage, utilities, and cell phone plan is in my name.

If your girlfriend's name is actually on the title to the house, then you may have an argument to stay. If not, then you need to move. If the...

I was rear ended by an unlicensed driver.

You have the option to sue both her and her parents for the damages. Her parents knowingly allowed her to drive the car even though she has no...