A claim of adverse possession can only be decided by a court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review all the facts of the situation and advise you, and try to work it out with the neighbor.

The company could claim that you authorized it. But they would have to prove that in court. For that amount, it is unlikely they would go to court. But they could place a lien against the property, and turn it over to a collection company. Call them and try to work it out. If your son will... View More

Check with your local domestic relations court. Some have clinics with volunteer lawyers to help those who do not have an attorney. Otherwise, use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to some local divorce attorneys. Many offer free consultations.

If the contract had an arbitration clause, then provide notice to commence that. If it didn't, contractor doesn't have to agree to arbitration. But the contractor might not have complied with all the required consumer protection clauses in the contract, which might render it void and... View More

If you had a written lease with your parents, the new owner must honor that. If there was no lease, then you are a month to month tenant, and the new owner can offer you a new lease, or terminate your occupancy by giving you 30 days' written notice.

The divorce will divide assets, equity, and debts between the spouses, to determine who gets what and who pays what. A Quit Claim Deed would not be effective until after the divorce has been finalized by the court. Talk to your divorce attorney about it, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a... View More

If nothing has been filed with the domestic relations court, and no protection order has been issued to keep him away, then since you are still married, you have no right to exclude him. If you file to terminate the marriage, then could ask the court to grant you exclusive occupancy. Use the Find... View More

The only way to find out if it is "alright," is to contact the trademark owner and obtain permission. Without prior permission, there is a risk that the trademark owner could sue for trademark infringement.

A month to month tenancy can be terminated by either landlord or tenant by giving 30 days' written notice. If a tenant does not leave, then landlord can file an eviction. If a landlord sends notice of a rent increase, and tenant does not agree, then tenant or landlord can give the 30 days... View More

Depending on how the deed to the real estate is drafted, it might have to go through probate. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney who can review the deed and re-open the probate case to transfer the property if that is necessary.

If the probate court were to appoint a family member as his guardian, that would terminate her POA. The probate court could also determine if he was competent when he made a new will or whether there was coercion, undue influence, or other improper pressure to change the will. Use the Find a... View More

If a tenant withholds rent, the landlord can file an eviction. Try to work it out with the landlord to get repairs. If that doesn't work, then after giving written notice to landlord of the problem, you can start paying rent on time each month into escrow with your local court. Check the... View More

You'll either have to negotiate a buy-out with her to pay her to sign a deed to convey the house back to you and payoff her loan, or you can file a partition action in court in which the court would determine how much you pay her to buy her out, or the court could order the house sold, and you... View More

The co-owner is not a spouse if the co-owners are not married. Each co-owner can invite whomever they choose as a guest -- or even as a tenant. Without a written and signed joint-ownership agreement for the house, resolving disputes between co-owners can be difficult. If a dispute cannot be... View More

Sure, property can be conveyed without a dower release from a spouse. There is no requirement to release dower rights when conveying to a buyer. But a knowledgeable buyer, and the buyer's lender, would require a dower release. A buyer without an attorney might accept a conveyance... View More

You would only be required to pay if they sue you, present valid evidence and testimony in court that proves you caused the damage, and get a judgment against you in small claims court. But even if they don't sue, neighbor disputes are difficult to resolve, and can escalate, sometimes... View More

When buying a house, both spouses must sign the mortgage. If there is no mortgage, then other spouse is not needed to buy the house. When selling a house, both spouses must sign the deed to convey to buyer. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to file for divorce,... View More

Spouse can file for guardianship in probate court, which would terminate the sister's POA. Spouse should use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney who handles guardianships.

Yes, you can ask for receipts. No, it is not illegal to share them. But it depends on what your contract with the contractor says. The contractor might still refuse to share them. If there is a dispute over payment to the contractor, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local construction... View More

Ohio requires 21 years to make a claim of "adverse possession."