Local building agency lost the notice of code violations to my land lord and did not get it mailed out until a month after.

He's had oral notice to complete it. What exactly does the landlord have to get done and how does it affect you would be the real questions. ...

Am I being given the runaround with my Claim Opposing Forfeiture form?

Not as you've described it. I would not wait thirty days. This is more a real life suggestion than legal advice. The clerks have certain...

Retained a lawyer for a case can that lawyer drop you cause he found another job before your case is over?

Yes. You haven't stated all of the facts here. Is there another attorney at the office who can represent you? It's not unusual in firms that a...

How can I file to make my in-laws not see my children?

I'm sorry that you're going through this. Are you referring to the family that you're going to start or children that you already have? It sounds...

I'm sorry that your sister passed away. Regarding having your nieces live with you and raising them, a guardianship would be the way to proceed. ...

Can I own a townhouse jointly with my brother?

Yes, of course. There is no legal reason why you cannot both be on title based on the facts you've stated. If you have an agreement regarding...

Tortious Interference With Business, could this worker do anything about this?

This is far too complicated a fact pattern to answer on Avvo. No lawyer can give you an answer on Avvo with the facts you've stated. You've...

My wife filed divorce she never worked we have two kids

There are a lot of facts here which you didn't state such as the length of the marriage, your income, community assets, separate property assets,...

Can i cancel a lease for a new vehicle if I have not picked it up yet?

What does the agreement say? There is usually a cancellation period although it varies from state to state. Read your agreement regarding the...

I loaned someone money and gave it to them in the form of a personal check. It is noted in the memo section as "personal loan".

Most likely, you have a breach of an oral agreement. I'm licensed in California although do be aware of the statute of limitations issue (amount...