To hire counsel, your husband paid a retainer. Presumably, he took the money to hire counsel from an account in which he has an interest (unless he borrowed the money from someone). For you to hire counsel, you will also need to pay a retainer and presumably, you will need to take money from an... View More

This is complicated. In real estate, all rights and interests must be in writing- from leases to deeds to liens to easements. Nonetheless, because you are family, you might be able to claim an "equitable interest" in his property. Thus, standard eviction procedures might not work... View More

Legal action as far as who? You have no recourse against the lender. You may have a legal recourse against the other borrower if, as a general rule of contract law, you can prove there was an agreement between you two that the other borrower would be responsible for the payments and would hold you... View More

Absent unusual circumstances, both parents need to agree and, most likely, the lender will either have to approve the transfer or the mortgage will be accelerated and become due and payable in full to the lender as a result of the title transfer.

A sole proprietorship (i.e. a d/b/a) is not a separate and distinct legal entity from the natural person who is the owner of the assumed name. It is a natural person (i.e. the sole proprietor) conducting business under an assumed name. So there is no "company" or "company... View More

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answered on Apr 28, 2025

Whether your wife should disclose her Employment Authorization Document (EAD) status to her H-1B cap-exempt employer depends on several factors, including company policies, immigration implications, and personal preferences.

Here is the key consideration:

Legal Requirement: There... View More

I should note that no attorney can accurately assess the ramifications of a contract without reading it in its entirety. That said, I will offer the following:

First, how old are you? Under Missouri law, you are not competent to enter into a contract until you are eighteen (18) years old.... View More

Since you already have an attorney the proper person to address this would typically be your own attorney. Since no one on this forum has been privy to the details of this deal, we cannot give you better information than those who have been privy to it.

It is ultimately the seller’s... View More

You can file a small claims lawsuit against the actual seller. You will need to determine the actual legal name of the seller, if the seller is registered to do business in Texas, and who the registered agent for service of process is. If the seller is not registered to do business in Texas (and... View More

Yes, you should hire an attorney. There are a number of issues that you must consider. For example, did they fail to complete or did you prevent their performance. Did the contract render time is of the essence. Was the delay in completion reasonable under the circumstances. Was the work... View More

The law firm may believe that for you to see the doctor they recommend may somehow increase the chances of a larger settlement or court judgment. But you can still see the doctor you want.

Law firms often direct clients to specific doctors who understand injury documentation needs for legal cases. They may worry outside doctors won't properly document your injuries or might affect your settlement value. However, Florida law protects your right to choose your own doctor. Should... View More

No, a special meeting usually refers to a special meeting of the members, not a board meeting. This is governed by § 720.306, Fla. Stat., and it typically involves homeowners/members being called together for a specific purpose (e.g., voting on amendments, removal of directors, etc.). Special... View More

The statute provides any member at the next regular meeting or a special meeting may make a motion, it requires someone to second it and a majority of the membership present at the meeting would need to vote to cancel the contract. Not a majority of the membership, just those present at the... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

Power of Attorney does not convey ownership. The daughter simply steps in the shoes of the principal(grandmother) for a specific amount of time. Upon the principal's (grandmother's) death, the property remains in the principal's (grandmother's) estate and if a Last Will and... View More

The form release and indemnification essentially requires you to release the nursing home from any and all claims that may be brought against the nursing home resulting from the installation of the camera. Your mother may have an expectation of privacy within the nursing home room. If your mother... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2025

You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. I have successfully handled a significant number of these cases. The typical situation is that one company sells the solar panels and a different company installs them. Realistically the average Defendant Solar panel company that sells... View More

Sounds like you owe the rent April 1 - April 5, at a minimum. If you elected to wait, your lease remained in effect. Apparently upon closer inspection, it was determined that you could not wait - the damage was too severe, and the lease terminated then. Perhaps that's 2 weeks between April 5... View More

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answered on Apr 23, 2025

Whether the company must honor the refund may depend on whether a binding contract was formed, which typically requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. If the refund was simply a voluntary promise without any action or agreement from you in exchange, there may be no enforceable contract due... View More

Lodging that is part of the employment bargain is treated differently than a normal lease situation. The right to stay in the lodging can be terminated immediately upon the termination of the employment. Sorry. The employer can oust you immediately. Good luck to you.