When my father left for Vietnam he had no idea I was conceived, I have located my dad 48 years later and he is living very well.

No, at this late time, your father has no obligation to you. However, if he dies without a will, you would likely be an heir to his estate. If,...

Can I divorce my mother to get off the mortgage loan?

Steven is correct. I suggest you discuss this with a bankruptcy attorney. That may be the only way out. Unless payments are not being made or...

Is it better to file for squatters rights or to go through the court??

Sharon, as usual, is correct. A family tree with all of the family members will be a big help. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers are...

Without reading the last lease, I cannot give you a definitive answer. A good place to start, even if you don’t live in Denver, for answers to...

HOA, homeowners rights?

I agree with Donald but you need an attorney. You are asking for advice on AVVO on a deal that involves $11 million. Think about that for a...

What kind of lease do I need for a roommate for a Condo I own that my daughter is living in while attending school?

Yes, you should have a lease to be sure that everyone understands just what the arrangements. Especially true if this is a boyfriend, which is...

How can I get rid of a Dormant lien that is acting to cloud my title?

I agree you need to see an attorney. Take all the documents, including the divorce decree with you. putting them in a notebook in chronological...

My stepfather passed away 6 years ago without a will, my mother wants to sell the house?

Your mother may have more of a claim depending on how the home was paid for. If she has been maintaining the property and paying taxes the last...

What is required to prove the validity of a handwritten will that has been damaged by water.

Without seeing the will, I can't say. A handwritten will, called a holographic will, is valid in Texas and does not have to be notarized or...

Can we terminate our lease

The condition you describe is, to me, making the house uninhabitable in violation of a Texas statute that provides a statutory warranty in...