Anyone considering your questions has to read a transcript of the case, and review the docket. Gather these items and make an appointment. There are lawyers who focus on post conviction relief in criminal cases, and malpractice issues in civil cases.

Upon a request by an interested person, and after a hearing, the probate court will appoint the person best suited (and willing) to do the job. The court sometimes appoints lawyers when there is nobody, or the parties don't get along.

Good question. This is a "formality" that can change the statute of limitations on some actions to 12 years. There is a statute on this. You need a lawyer to look at the document and advise you, in person.

The complaint is already publicly available, through the court's PACER system. If you are posting to generate negative comments about the other side...don't. Win your battle in court.

Actually, it is your BF that would be locked up. You MUST go to court and have the order modified or vacated. For instance, if you were in the car with him, and he was pulled over for a traffic violation, they could haul him away right there.

If you feelings have legitimately changed, do... View More

Yes. And it has to do with whether a contract with a minor can be enforced. What if you don't pay? What if you damage the room? Will you leave it on our credit card, that you don't have?

If you have a written lease with this "camper," then the terms apply. And if he's violated terms, you can evict.

As the owner of the adjacent lot, you have complete say in whether someone can use the site. Step in and assert yourself. Have a friendly conversation.

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Are you referring to a copy of the court's order? If so, it usually has the clerk's stamp on it, saying it is a copy.

I recently argued this issue to the Maryland Court of Appeals, and they issued an opinion on this. If the lien is not attacked within 6 months, the defect is "cured," and you can no longer complain.

Nope. "As is" means just that, at your risk. That is part of the buyer's investigation that must be done before making an offer. It can also be included as a contract contingency.

Do you mean a "squatter?" This is not a legal term of art. You are referring to the concept of "adverse possession." And that cause of action has several elements that must be satisfied, including 20 years. You must consider the nature of the possession, was it continuous,... View More

No. This is a common misconception.

Lack of dates on certain documents, like this, is not fatal to the agreement. It just presents confusion. But dates can be proven by fax legends, meta data, etc.

Ms. Laumann is correct. Plus, you don't describe the "cloud" you complain about. Not every limit on the use of land is a "cloud on title." You can own land, but still be severely restricted by easements, ordinances, zoning, etc. An experienced title lawyer can advise... View More

My office is full of cases involving this mistake by mortgage companies. The lien simply does not attach to tenants-by-the-entierties owned property unless BOTH spouses execute the lien instrument.

But that is NOT the end of the issue. If one spouse borrowed, and money was used to pay off... View More

Need to share more detail. What is being alleged by the Trustee? Does he allege the debtor committed fraud? Or is he simply going after property that was transferred during the preference period, before the filing of the Petition?

It's a matter of rule. But that is not necessarily the true question. You should ask what is the scope of the judgment, and how can it be enforced, and for how long?

The first phase is the fact gathering: Why do you want to sue? What was done/not done to you? And who was acting on behalf of the business? Was it really the actions of the business or the actions of an individual, outside the scope of his duties? Is it the type of action covered by insurance?... View More

The bankruptcy court website has a link to the PACER system, which gives you access to the dockets. You must subscribe, and there is a small fee for every page you access or download.

For free, you can travel to the Clerk's Office and use the public terminal.

Yes, you are. There are many reasons why the mortgage company did not start the foreclosure process after receiving bankruptcy court permission. There may be title problems, or they may not think it is a good business decision, in the current market. Ironically, you can't force them to... View More