After I go to court and contest how long will I have to finish paying the back rent so I can stay in my apartment?

You will have to pay all back rent and possibly court fees, if the court finds proper notice was issued before obtaining a court date.

How can I cancel my divorce with a default hearing set already?

You can file to dismiss or withdraw your petition.

If I receive a summons from Family Court in California, do I have to go back to California? I live in Arizona.

It can be 'domesticated' and enforced as an Arizona judgment.

Discuss your situation with a landlord-tenant attorney as soon as possible. Your landlord appears to have been looking for any excuse to evict you...

Does the failure to pay taxes on a house/property cause the home owner to lose the home.

I agree with my colleague. To be sure how Texas tax lien laws differ from Arizona laws, you should repost your question for Texas attorneys.

Can new building owners raise rent for next year?

The lease runs with the property and not the owner, which means the new owners have to abide by existing lease terms and options. Contact a...

I am co-signing & loaning daughter $18k to buy a condo. Escrow was to close tomorrow. Now they want10% more. What should we do?

The loan would show up on your credit and you would be liable if your daughter fails to make monthly payments. Talk to an estate planning attorney...

Can you challenge attorney's fees?

You should review your fee agreement for provisions relating to billing disputes and check if the state bar provides for fee arbitration. Good luck.

Is it legal to add a family member as an officer to my s corp so we can use his credit score to get a business credit card?

Yes. Make sure you have all your corporate documentation in order, reflecting the admission of a new member. Follow all of the requirements of...

I lent a friend money and now he can't pay back. The only proof I have is the wire transfers to his account. Do I have recourse

If there is evidence that the transfer was a loan and not a gift, you have recourse.