Statute of Limitations

The judge can only rule on what is before him, so unless there was a demurrer or other attack on the counterclaim also presented in the moving...

I'm a small business owner being sued for a bad paint job & lost parts, what evidence shall I take to court? Affidavits, etc?

I would like to tell you that truth will usually prevail. Bring any percipient witness; affidavits are disfavored but sometimes are considered by...

Without some kind of writing, yes, you most likely would be homeless. You should bring it up with your boyfriend and if he agrees, arrange to...

My mother passed away 4 months ago. Her pension with John Hancock lists me as sole beneficiary. They want a divorce decree. HELP

You have just too many unanswered questions to be able to give any meaningful answer. If you are a named beneficiary, there should not be any...

I have a judgement for $2000, the collectors want $5000. If I pay $2000 can they take me to court for the rest?

We have a lot of guessing here. You start with the bare judgment ($2,000), you add the post-judgment interest rate for whichever state in which...

Must interrogatory be answered if i filed motion for protective order? do i wait for judge to rule first or do i answer anyway?

Since the motion for protective order may be denied, and the time to respond may have expired, and assuming you have the proper grounds, serving...

What kind of lawyer do I need to negotiate an agreement with my boyfriend, who is leaving me, re: the house that we own jointly?

You should consult with an experienced real estate attorney, and your willingness to try first to mediate is very, very wise. Please see my...

Please see my article about "partition" on this website which should answer most of your questions. ...

Merely signing a deed is only part of the picture, but rather the deed should be signed and "delivered", which in most cases involves recording but...

I was quick deed property and my sister when my mother made the life estate for herself. now can i quick my 1/2 to someone else?

A co-owner or any owner of any interest in property can transfer by deed any or all of the interest they own, for any or no reason. There may be...