True. Either she committed theft of your vehicle or you lied to the police and submitted a false report. I would choose the truth. The...

Can you be put in jail for not answering a summons for a car accident that occured 2 years ago?

Unless it was a hit and run, no. If you do not answer the summons the most that can happen is a default judgment against you for the amount of the...

How do I get my name off of a mortgage loan I am on with my ex-husband?

My colleague is correct. The only other way to get off the loan is to have the property sold. If he will not sell it, you may seek a court order...

What's stopping someone from accusing a co-inhabitant of stealing something that never existed?

Affidavits, when combined with other evidence, are needed. If there was an assault there should be physical evidence--bruising, blood, skinned...

California lookback rule?

This money owed to you is an asset that will become part of the bankruptcy estate. The trustee or you can sue this private party for the debt,...

Living Trust

Legally you do not have to do anything. Morally, your husband made the decision not to give them anything. You can honor his wishes. ...

Should I do a short sale?

Usually better off trying to do a loan modification. If that does not work do a short sale. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L....

I want a divorce after my husband assaulted me!

The two are separate issues. You can file for divorce even if there was no DV. Court will look at DV for child custody and visitation issues and,...

Can a landlord terminate a lease one month early due to needing to move back into premises. (see agreement wording below)

You cannot terminate early if tenant is not in default. You might ask tenant if they are willing to move out early. You might even offer them a...

My partner and I are not married yet but we have a 5 month old son together. He also has two older children.

You can write up such an agreement, but it would not be valid. Courts will look at best interests of child at time custody and visitation are...