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Q: Can an alcoholic appeal a divorce settlement if he signed over his house while inebriated?
If my brother, who is an alcoholic, claims he doesn't remember signing the house over to his ex-wife during their recent divorce settlement, can he appeal the settlement? This occurred a few weeks ago, and he was most likely inebriated at the time. His ex-wife reportedly filmed the signing.... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I do not practice in divorce and family law, but your question was tagged under "Appeals/Appellate." Furthermore, the question at its core appears to be one of mental capacity. The short answer to your... View More
Q: What are my mortgage obligations post-divorce if I ceded property rights?
In Florida, what are my obligations or liabilities if I remain on a mortgage note after a divorce where I ceded the rights to possess the property to my ex-spouse? We have no existing agreements or court orders about the mortgage responsibility. I have not made any mortgage payments post-divorce,... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 30, 2026
answered on Jul 30, 2026
Remaining on a mortgage note after a divorce, even when you have ceded all rights to possess or benefit from the property, creates a real and continuing financial exposure that many people do not fully appreciate until something goes wrong. A mortgage note is a separate contractual obligation... View More
Q: What are my mortgage obligations post-divorce if I ceded property rights?
In Florida, what are my obligations or liabilities if I remain on a mortgage note after a divorce where I ceded the rights to possess the property to my ex-spouse? We have no existing agreements or court orders about the mortgage responsibility. I have not made any mortgage payments post-divorce,... View More
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Normally there would be a deadline for the other spouse to refinance in their own name. It sounds like you are not responsible in family court; however you are responsible to the mortgage company. If your former partner ever stops making payments then you are on the hook. Speak with a local family... View More
Q: Can I keep a security deposit after a fire if tenant's items left?
In Pennsylvania, there was a fire that started on the first floor of my three-unit building. A tenant on the second floor is asking for their security deposit back, but they left all of their possessions in the apartment after the incident. I had to remove these items myself. The tenant claims that... View More
Leslie Margolies
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
Landlords in PA are required to provide a written and itemized accounting of the security deposit to the tenant within 30 days of the move out date provided that tenant gave the landlord their forwardind address. That itemized accounting does not have to include receipts but it does have to list... View More
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Q: Can I claim for truck downtime after a rear-end in Alabama?
I was rear-ended in Alabama, and my truck will be in the repair shop for about a month. I've notified my insurance, and they are covering the repairs, but I don't have rental coverage in my policy. The at-fault party's insurance is still investigating the accident, and I haven't... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. You could make it part of your total claim, if it is covered under Alabama law. A local attorney should advise there. From a textbook contract law analysis, yes, you can argue those things... compensatory... View More
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