Our house is up for auction on July 6th. How long do we have to stay on premises?

Until they formally evict you. Process will take at least 45 days, if not more. You will be served with unlawful detainer suit. You have 5 days...

Do I need an attorney for a mineral rights lease?

This may be a scam. You definitely want to hire a KY real estate attorney before you spend any other money.

Should you ask for validation of debt when answering a summons?

Validation of debt applies when collection agency demands payment. Once a lawsuit is filed the way to get information about the validity of the...

Do I have to let my ex take my kids if there is no custody arrangement in place?

My normal advice would be to work with her on a mutually agreeable schedule. However, she sounds like she is having some problems and might put...

CA Civil Code Section 1962(a)(4) requires him to give you a copy of lease within 15 days of signing. Civil Code 1954 allows him to enter...

I received a message on a company email at work concerning an internet payday loan from 2007.

You cannot be arrested for failure to pay debt. This guy who sent the e-mail is not a lawyer. He is a debt collector violating the Fair Debt...

If I am not married to my babys father what right dose he have?

You both have legal rights to joint custody and visitation and payment of support. If you and he cannot agree, you should go to court and request...

If you do not have a completion date in the written contract you will lose the lawsuit. Moreover, how long do you think it will take him to...

Can I be made to pay child support for an 18 year old if the mother now decides to file in TN?

Tennessee law terminates child support when child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever happens last. If your child graduated high...

My current lease was up June 25, 2011. Landlord wanted to raise rent if we did a new lease by $100, we gave a 30 day notice.

3-day notice is invalid as they accepted your rent. When you do not move after 3 days the only thing they can do is file an unlawful detainer. ...