My little sister is in foster care and I just want to know what rights I have to her if any? What would I have to do to get her?

This is going to be a very factually sensitive matter. Generally, a person can petition the court for guardianship of a minor. The person appointed...

Foreclosure case dismissed for lack of prosecution.....

Good question. 1. The matter is not dismissed with prejudice unless the court says "with prejudice" in its order. 2. The code, 1.420 Fla...

Unusual question and I am not sure I will find the answer here

Is it possible that state laws can differ so much? Absolutely! Each state has thousands of laws that differ partially or significantly from other...

What is advised and what is required is going to differ. You can make a general denial, but if you are making a denial of facts that you know are...

Can I get in any legal trouble at all? Please help.

You do not get in trouble unless you are reported. Someone would have to report you to the police, and the DA would have to choose to charge you...

Can we terminate this attorney relationship because he is incompetent?

You do not have to pay if you have not received the services you have hired him for. This is a breach of conduct, and professionals who hold...

What happens to a joint checking & savings account upon the death of a spouse?

The surviving spouse is not restricted from a joint account. A surviving spouse should be able to remove all the money without a problem, but there...

My sister gave me temporay custody of her daughter woudl i be able to get full custody if she does not want to?

Can a person get custody of a child if the parent does not want that person to have custody? Yes. Can you in this situation? Perhaps. If you start...

Probate notice to creditors question

Good question. The author clarifies in another area of his site. If you are going to publish, you need to publish in the county the decedent died...

Can a bank in another state come after assets in Washington for a foreclosure?

If you are asking a jurisdictional question, Yes, a bank in another state can come after assets in Washington for a foreclosure. Whether they...