In general, encroachment alone without payment of taxes for the encroached area provides you with no rights to keep the property no matter how long...

Should a lawyer have stepped in by now?

Your primary advocate in this area is the Health Department as they generally have the power and authority to demand repairs and to fine the...

Can I create a trust and put my share of the home to my son who I hold joint tenants in common with my brother.?

Holding title as joint tenants as you described essentially means upon the death of either you or your bother, the survivor will receive the entire...

Can a judge dismiss my case because I’m in pro per?

If the court believed your case should be dismissed, it is not likely due to you acting as your own attorney. It is much more likely the result of...

If you can prove your allegations, it sounds like your family member defrauded you. You are living in a house not in your name, but you are paying...

Selected as the best answer

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is "yes," your boss can cut your hours because you made him angry. He can terminate you as well for...

Discrimination

If you have a meritorious claim, then I am surprised you could not find an attorney to help you. Attorneys working in this field almost uniformly...

May I schedule a free telephone consultation?

Unfortunately, this is the wrong forum to locate an attorney for a consultation. Try clicking on the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of the page or...

Can a plaintiff decide to settle/ignore defendant who never appeared at anytime during the case w/out signing a settlement agree

Defendants named in a lawsuit are either dismissed or have a judgment rendered in their favor or against them. A dismissal results from a formal...

There is nothing you can do about the situation now. Let me suggest to you, however, that you never, at any time, for any reason, send...