If I and my fiancée were engaged and the engagement was broken off, what are my legal obligations or things I should I know

Yes, go for it. Joint accounts are either/or unless you instructed the financial institution at the time you set up the account that two...

I'm wondering if the bank is liable to you or to the maker of the check. It sounds like your ex-husband took advantage of both you and the bank. ...

Unless you want to trigger tax on your retirement funds, you'd best be very careful who is advising you. The word "checkbook" IRA is a bit of a...

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I'm not a Virginia lawyer, but there is a problematic law in your state, known as a fillial responsibility law. This is part of what it...

This question addresses one of the most misconceived aspects of law practice because it crosses two areas of practice important to professionals...

Small S Corp. 51%/49% partners. 51% partner will not issue dividends for stock. Took away family health ins. Is this kosher?

My colleagues' answers are correct. But, unfortunately there probably isn't going to be a good answer for you that comes from being legally...

Deductions for donations

There are some new regulations making it more difficult to substantiate your donations. Here are the ones that you should be aware of: " To claim...

Can I deduct all passive activity losses carried over from previous years on my taxes this year if I sell the property.

Passive losses generally net with passive gains, and only $3,000 per year against ordinary income, so a large passive activity loss can take a long...

What are the legal benefits to marriage that would counterbalance the marriage tax penalty for a dual income couple?

There exist both marriage penalties and marriage bonuses due to the interplay of credits, exemptions, and narrowed brackets at the higher ones. ...

Where can I get a sales contract for a condo purchase?

I think you need a real estate attorney. If you are buying property, you will want to make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. ...