answered on Oct 1, 2012
Any time you are sued, you need to contact an attorney NOW. Time is not on your side and you could lose by default.
I also signed the refinance docs as well, but I do not know if we got any cash back. I have never had any access to our accounts so I can't look at past transactions until the discovery comes back. I am being kicked out of the house by my soon-to-be ex because our divorce, and I want to know... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2012
Texas is an inception of title state. The house should be your separate property if it was bought before the marriage, however, you spouse might have a right of reimbursement as to payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance made with community funds during the marriage. Nothing is black and... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2012
It takes 10 years or more of continued occupancy to prove up ownership under the doctrine of Adverse Possession. I know there has been some talk of this vehicle, but don't bother. It is likely that you'll end up defending a lawsuit.
answered on Oct 1, 2012
Not necessarily. It could be as little as a few square feet or it could be exact. The best way to assure quantity of land is to obtain a survey. It is possible the seller has an old survey that you can rely on as long as there hasn't been any street widening or other action taken around the... View More
And owe $55K. What are my options?
answered on Oct 1, 2012
Your best bet is to list it at market value and offer it as a short sale. Keep in mind that the transaction will require lender approval, but a broker who is familiar with short sales can walk you through the process.
Lot was empty when fence was built 5 yrs ago. Lot sold one year after fence was built, then home was built and sold last year. House is now for sale -- buyer wants me to move fence onto my property at my expense. I claim that if the fence is on him property, he has rights to the fence and that... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2012
Yes. You are trespassing onto his property. If the fence was over 10 years old, then the answer would be probably not. You just don't have enough time.
It was owned by a man who is deceased now. No court documents have been presented to the county to change it to anyone.
answered on Oct 1, 2012
No. It takes 10 years of continuous occupancy to prove up ownership under the doctrine of adverse possession.
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