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Or can I take the car and leave without being in trouble with the law?
Put her name and her son's name on the deed after telling me he would pay me back. He has not and it has been 3 years. When I got the divorce papers, I found out she had just transferred her 1/2 of the house to him. Signed the transfer deed also as a unmarried woman. What can I do?
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answered on Jan 20, 2025
Your divorce lawyer needs to interplead the Son as an indispensable party in the Divorce Action. Then you plead your case for a real property interest on both legal and equitable grounds., against both.
I was cleaning for CPS and while cleaning I found an old bottle of pills that belong to my grandmother from when she lived with me. I sat it on the table as soon as CPS knocked on my door. The CPS worker then took pictures of the pills to use against me. Is that even legal? I don't think I can... View More 
does his assests go into probate, bc there is no will?
been having issue parentally and have all necessary to support myself but of course they want me to stay
Is a power of attorney legal if it has marked thru incorrect and corrected addresses?
answered on Nov 21, 2024
To invalidate a power of attorney, you must have both facts and law on your side. Every lawyer has had a client walk in who noticed a misspelled name, incorrect address, misidentified party, incomplete description, or typo. Correcting incorrect addresses does not necessarily invalidate a signed... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
An Alabama attorney would know best when it comes to local resources, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to look into legal aid organizations. There is a Legal Aid Society of Birmingham. That's not immediately local to Madison, the region in your post, but it's... View More
I was falsely arrested after hearing someone had been touching my underage cousin, I told the man accused of it to get off my porch, he screamed in my face and so I pushed myself past him.this man has also been creeping around my window when I have a date with someone trying to listen to us (which... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to consult with a legal professional who can review the specifics of your case. If you don't have the means to hire a private attorney, accepting a court-appointed lawyer is a viable option to ensure you... View More
Hello my son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name. I would like to know if I can pay an attorney to find information on the settlement and verify that... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2024
Yes,. You can do that and more. If the father owes money you can file a contempt/collection case and if you know the source of the settlement and/or the attorney who procured it for him you can issue a subpoena directly to them. If you don't know you can issue written questions to the... View More
Nephew was willed land and I was willed the right to continue to live on that land now he is trying to eject me can he do that
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If a probated will gave him the remainder and you the life estate, then both derive title from the same instrument. And you should not lose possession. But was will probated? If not, you have no rights as nephew might be the sole heir. Hire an AL attorney to represent you.
My husband is wanting a divorce because I suspect that he is being unfaithful. He wants to push my son and I out of the house. He's also wanting custody of my son I believe because he's wanting my son to spend the summer with him. He said if I loved him I would do this for him and sign a... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2024
I am going to tell you something you clearly already knew when you took the time to come on here and ask the question. Your husband is clearly self dealing and you need legal representation. With a child involved, what happens next is going to affect both your future and theirs. Uncontested is... View More
Last week, Dr. Benesh, a neurologist at UAB, evaluated him and determined that he has capacity and can make his own decisions. Based on the social worker's lie, a conservatorship was appointed. Eventhough I have a durable POA, and the conservatorship was fraudulent. This was at the second... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
To present this new evidence before the ruling on June 6, 2024, you need to act quickly. First, gather all relevant documents, including the neurologist's evaluation from Dr. Benesh, your durable Power of Attorney, and any other evidence showing your father's capacity and the... View More
I understand that this year we would file Married and Filing separately even though we were married at the end of 2023. She filed single and separate and claimed both kids. I was under the impression that she was at the very lease suppose to file married and separate.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your divorce and the difficulties you're facing regarding your tax filing. It's understandable that you have concerns about how your ex-spouse has filed her taxes. Based on the information you provided, here are a few important points to consider:
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
A will must be probated within five years in Alabama, or cannot be probated at all; you would then have to open the estate as if there had been no will. Also, if you don't get the estate open and moving, heirs might die and debtors might file for bankruptcy. If the people actually nominated... View More
I'm in a situation where I want to move to flordia with my boyfriend and his biological dad but my parents are very against it. I need to know if they can legally stop me from going. I'm 18 but not yet 19 which in Alabama is the age of majority. But what's the difference? What can a... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In Alabama, there are a few key differences between 18-year-olds and 19-year-olds in terms of legal rights and responsibilities:
1. Age of majority: In Alabama, the age of majority is 19. This means that at 19, you are considered an adult for most legal purposes, whereas at 18, you are... View More
My boyfriend might be having to move to flordia with his bio dad because of family issues and his bio dad said I could come to but my parents don't want me going. Could my parents stop me from going with my boyfriend to flordia even though I'm 18? I don't knoe if me going without... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
As an 18-year-old in Alabama, you are legally considered an adult and have the right to make your own decisions about where to live, even if your parents disagree. Your parents cannot legally prevent you from moving to Florida with your boyfriend.
The age of majority (legal adulthood) is 19... View More
My partner has issues with his parents and I was hoping by marrying that could help him move out but I am aware we need parent's consent but his parents don't like me I just need to know is there anything I can do to help him out of his situation
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
It's essential to understand that the laws regarding marriage, particularly involving minors, can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another. In many places, minors require parental consent to marry. If one or both parties are under 18, this is usually a legal requirement.... View More
He owes $36,000 in arrears. DHR said they can no longer garnish for arrears and his bankruptcy lawyer will not return calls. I reached out to the State of Alabama Trustee and she said they can only pay out what he sends in. How will he be held responsible for paying? It stated in the bankruptcy... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
It's essential to understand that child support obligations are treated with high priority in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 13. Even though your ex-husband filed for bankruptcy, his child support arrears should not be discharged by the bankruptcy and remain his responsibility. The... View More
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