What is a life estate

The property may have been sold, but it does not alter your life estate. You have right to use the property until you die. New owner cannot...

How can a contractor safely cancel a home repair contract.

Get agree in writing cancelling the contract and relieving you of your duty to perform in return for a full refund of the down payment and your...

Do i still have to pay the lawyer? and whats the best way to assure that i have retracted from further services?

She is entitled to a small percentage for the work she did in those 4 days. Probably not much. Let your new attorney deal with her. Give them a...

Can a person still be responsible for a debt after their divorce has been signed and agreed upon.

Son's release is valid as between him and his wife. Holder of note can go after either or both of them to pay full amount. She can then recover...

How long does a landlord have to sue you for property damage and lose of vacancy, i've moved out of the appartment 4 1/2 yrs ago

4 year statute of limitations on breach of contract. 3 years on property damage. Raise Statute of Limitations defense at earliest opportunity and...

If you and he do not have a buy-sell agreement he can try to sell his half. He cannot sell your half. Who would buy half a business? If he...

Is there a procedure manual for central california BK court? I

Each bankruptcy court has their own local rules. See weblink. When you go to the website click on forms/general orders. This will give you the...

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If someone does not show up for the divorce hearing in CA and does not submit disclosure papers, what can the other spouse do?

Sell the house, get a kick out order for her, ask for a default judgment if she does not attend the hearing in March. The response given is not...

What are my rights for someone who has me pay for a complete computer upgrade but then can't pay me back?

You can lose a friend and sue her in small claims. You can claim a repairman's lien and hold the computer and sell it if she does not pay. You...

My husband pays child support and before we got married I made a investment with my daughter. We now are getting ready to cash

The key is the word "we." Your investment cash is your separate property and husband has no claim to it. As long as you do not commingle it with...