You need to be in touch with an elder law attorney asap. First, that person will need to help you figure out if you are being sued individually or in the capacity of the estate representative. If they are trying to take the house, I imagine you are involved in your capacity as the estate... View More

Sounds like the answer is in your question. There are court rules that govern notice periods, who has to be notified, etc. Further, the court keeps a calendar. If a particular judge hears motions on a particular day of the week, that's when your motion will be heard.

You have a possible wage and labor issue and a landlord tenant issue. The problem for you might be that you were okay with this arrangement - for five years - until you weren't.

Possibly. You should talk with your lawyer about that. If the claim is now settled, you might have some difficulty going back asking for more money now.

He's going to need more than speculation, and with the amount of time that has passed, he arguably doesn't have a legal right to contest paternity.

Best case scenario would be through an admission and a stipulated motion between him, the mother, and the actual father.

The governing statute of limitation is for the claim made, not what it could be. Typically, in civil matters, you can make alternative claims. Each claim, though, would be subject to its applicable statute of limitations. Hopefully you are engaged with an attorney who knows this, as you can easily... View More

You need to contact the Friend of the Court for enforcement action.

I think if something were to happen now, there's possible liability on the prison. Whether a denial of protective custody at this juncture is appropriate is very much a fact-dependent question. Prisons do not need to just place someone in protective custody just because they ask. Usually,... View More

No. You would need to petition the probate court for guardian and conservatorship. If this caretaking has proper documentation in the form of a POA, you face a significant uphill battle.

You say you are banned from seeing your mother; By whom? And why? Depending on your answers, you're... View More

I don't think you can accurately infer a potential sentence from the bond in cases like this. Bond is intended to ensure 1) the person will show up to court, and 2) community safety. In more serious offenses of course it's presumed community safety is at risk (e.g. murder). It is not,... View More

There's some variables to consider here, but generally, the back pay (arrearages) do not go away; she would still owe you that amount. You would, however, have your own support obligation.

The reason being is that child support is intended to be contemporary, reflecting what is... View More

For $185!? He's going to spend more than that filing a law suit.

How you move about this depends on how much you value the relationship with your friend. Although it sounds like maybe her husband is more of a problem here.

If it were me, I would be inclined not to let money... View More

Not necessarily. A lot will depend on the condition of the man you lived with and whether you can establish tenancy. It sounds like the man has some mental or age-related conditions going on, causing some concerns from his sons about his vulnerability. Regardless of your intentions, you do not want... View More

Mini tort is for the amount of the deductible you paid.

Depends on the reason and purpose: Broken pipe? Yes; Coming in to eat your food? No.

I do not believe so, but I think most employers do include a disclosure such as "may be subject to random drug testing".

Certainly worth the ask up-front if it's a concern for you.

You certainly can. Many have tried; few have succeeded. I would suggest you contact a local attorney familiar with the court and type of law you are involved in before proceeding to be sure you are not misunderstanding something.

You are, perhaps, confusing legal custody with parental rights. The mother having sole legal custody does not terminate your parental rights. You are being contacted by CPS because you still have parental rights to the child.

What relief are you seeking? If this was a divorce without kids, then the issue is equitable division of assets and debts. Did you settle and are now unhappy with that settlement? Or was there a trial?

A bankruptcy alone does not void a contract. Chapter 11 is a business reorganization. Essentially someone - a trustee - takes over the business, managing its assets and liabilities. Largely, that process does not affect you the consumer.

Think about it: you have likely bought products or... View More