You could sue to partition the property, but that would just get the house sold, and the proceeds divided. Otherwise, you're looking at suing your brother periodically for his share of the expenses that you paid.

State Constitutions specify the titles of the executive officers. While the Constitution could be amended to change the title, really, what's the point?

Contrary to popular belief, Puerto Rico IS part of the US, even though it's not a state. It's a US territory, and you don't even need a passport to travel to and from there from any other part of the country.

If you've already filed a waiver, you need to get an answer on file. And check the terms of the waiver. Some of the waivers I've seen don't just waive service, but also waive notice of the proceedings.

The short answer is no. Because first, it's not clear that you have any damages, second, you've given no indication of why the city should be responsible for what the man did, and third, it's extremely difficult to sue government for anything, even the things they Are responsible for.

Talk to your lawyer - the petition can easily be amended, but that may not even be necessary. What's important is that the error doesn't end up in the divorce decree.

Most Justices of the Peace treat all carpet and paint issues as ordinary wear and tear, and the same is true of cleaning, unless the place is particularly dirty. The landlord cannot deduct anything from the security deposit, let alone charge you, for ordinary wear and tear. It sounds like you... View More

The answer depends on the circumstances. For example, if you borrow someone's bike, leave it unsecured on your property, and it gets stolen, yes, I think you're responsible. If someone leaves their bike unsecured on your property, you're not responsible.

This sounds like a scam. Stop sending money, and stop communicating with that person.

Yes. Elect new officers.

You don't need a copy of your marriage license to file for divorce. But if you needed the record for some reason, you could contact the county clerk of the county that issued the license. Talk to a family law attorney in your area about the requirements for divorce, and your circumstances.

You paid him for the first fix. Unless it was done improperly the first time, fixing it again is a second job, which needs to be paid for. Since this has (presumably, based on your question) happened quickly, you might want to have him look for an underlying cause of the problem.

Sounds like she nay be advertising an intent to breach the contract. If she does that, you can sue to stop her. Changing locks on a commercial tenant is permitted if the rent has not been paid, which is different than the situation for a residential tenant. If you're locked out unlawfully,... View More

All public representatives, and lawyers, take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. Numerous Supreme Court decisions make it clear that none of them, including the police, have any duty to "protect the people," and frankly, we're all safer that way.

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That depends - how do your brother and your parents feel about it? Your parents have control over where you live until you are 18.

Whether you can get the earnest money depends on the terms of the contract you signed. Take it to a lawyer for review.

I don't know what claims you could make yourself, but you could report the situation to the IRS. If they claim you were a W-2 employee, they should have been paying payroll withholding, and weren't. That can result in a 100% penalty against the company, and against anyone who had... View More

You could try a small claims case to have the court declare ownership of the dog. Gather your evidence and talk to the clerk of the Justice of the Peace court in the precinct where your ex-friend lives.

Gifts are permanent. If you "gave" the cat to someone, you probably can't get it back. Circumstances may or may not support a different answer.

If your husband was not the owner when he died, you can't inherit the house from him. Gather the deed, the will, if any, and information on any other heirs, and talk to a probate lawyer in your area.