I am interested in becoming a lawyer. I am highly intelligent and can do just about anything I put my mind to. My question is this: which courses can I take now, in college, that will show me what law school is like? I am very good at language and comprehending all things linguistic - that has... Read more »
I recommend calling up the Dean of the law school and telling him your situation and ask if you could sit in on a law school class or 2 to see if you would still be interested in it. Law school classes are not lecture format like college classes are. It requires reading cases and then being... Read more »
In 2015 I purchased a home. My ex(never married) and I, months later, after putting a lot of work into the house, split. Her and her father went behind my back to the loan office and drew up the paperwork to sell her the house for the same price I bought it for. I signed them. I didn't know... Read more »
You'll have to have an attorney review all the facts and advise you if you have any possible claims, such as fraud, or whether you might negotiate a resolution. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney.
I just want to get my name off the car
Can you provide a little more information?
Hi, I have a question regarding money given between family. My grandpa gave me around 3k to help with our back rent. There was no contract or anything signed between us. He just said, “pay it back when/if you can”. Now he passed away recently & his daughter is threatening to garnish my... Read more »
A loan does not entitle a person to garnish your wages. They would have to obtain a judgment against you, and garnish wages based upon the judgment obtained against you.
Even if a judgment is obtained and garnishment is attempted, social security, disability, and retirement benefits are... Read more »
I have contacted the vendor many times by emailing and by phone no response. I have to go the company website and complete a inquiry to get in contact with someone and finally got a response sept 25 stating that she would provide me with the update proposal from back in July in a one week or so.... Read more »
Do you have a signed contract with them? If so, what does it say about dates to complete the planning? Does it have any deadlines that caterer has missed? Does it have a termination provision? Make contact with them whatever way you can, and try to work it out. Or sue them for breach of contract... Read more »
I have reached out to the vendor by calling and sending emails never got a response I had to go onto their website to do an inquiry to even get a response and when I did they told me that they will get back to me by sending out a proposal in a week or so it’s going on November now and I have yet... Read more »
Do you have a signed contract with them? If so, what does it say about dates to complete the planning? Does it have any deadlines that caterer has missed? Does it have a termination provision? Make contact with them whatever way you can, and try to work it out. Or sue them for breach of... Read more »
He wants to transfer the money straight into my bank account. Is this money then legally mine? Is there any legal action he can take if I don’t give it back? He has no access to my bank other then him having it transferred
If it is not a gift to you, then you are holding it in trust for him, and it would not be legally yours. But he would not have access to it, and if you refused to give it back, then he would have to sue you. If there is no signed agreement stating the terms by which you are holding the money for... Read more »
My rental company in Ohio sold my apartment complex to a new rental company. One day I just got a random note on my door saying it was now under new ownership. I never was required to sign a new lease with the new company. The only lease I have is with the old company. I am now looking to sublease... Read more »
The sale remains subject to all the existing leases that are in effect. The new owner cannot make changes to lease terms until the lease is renewed, if tenant agrees.
My wife owned a cemetery plot and passed without a will. She had three children from a previous marriage but paid for the plot while we were married. As her next of kin, do I now own that plot?
Call the cemetery and ask them. Sometimes, cemetery plots will pass under cemetery rules. Even if it has to go through probate, you will probably be able to get it.
Covid related. Mother was in hospital. Doctors requiring first floor instead of third floor apartment.
You need to speak with an attorney who practices landlord/tenant law.
Best of luck.
When renting the home I was not told or given any information about the HOA, nothing in the lease. I am trying to work w HOA, even tho legally they should be dealing with home owners, but they are just condescending, rude, and bullying throwing their attorneys around. I have been nothing but... Read more »
HOAs are governed by a set of rules specified in a declaration that has been recorded in the county records and is binding on all the home owners and any others staying in any of the homes. The HOA rules provide fines or legal action for violations. They typically prohibit outside parking of... Read more »
Until my lease for my new apartment began, I stayed at my friend's place for a month. Recently when moving in, I forgot some items at the friend's place. The next day after move-in, I asked the friend if I can go to their place and collect my remaining items. They said they were out of... Read more »
Take a criminal complaint against the boyfriend for theft and conversion.
I want to start writing and publishing children’s picture books as an independent author. I have written a 32 page book. i have already paid for copyrights. I want to hire an editor to look it over (line editing and copy editing) before I hire an illustrator. I am funding this entire project. Do... Read more »
The contracts you sign with editor, illustrator, etc. must assign all of their WMFH copyright rights to you. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain an intellectual property rights attorney who can explain the copyright issues and prepare appropriate contracts.
Our basement flooded and we received an estimate for work. We signed the estimate and we’re told it was “no problem” if we changed our mind. We told the company we were getting other estimates and to stop all work. They did an hour of work. We received other estimates that were 75% LESS than... Read more »
Many credit card companies provide you with an option to dispute any charge on your card.
As soon as you dispute the matter, the credit card company with "chargeback" the amount from the Plumbing Company. The credit card company will then attempt to resolve the issue and... Read more »
My money back based on the video he watch I told him we didn’t want it then he tells me he will give to me for free then charge me for it under other
Misrepresentations made during the sale of a car by a dealer should be reviewed by a consumer rights attorney. Most will give you a free consultation to determine if you have a strong enough claim to seek a remedy. Good luck.
I have noticed this clause in many end user agreements such as computer and phone software, product and service warranty terms, various financial applications, etc. It is always one-sided (written by the provider) and directed at the buyer. Sometimes these terms include mandatory use of a (or... Read more »
Right to a jury applies to criminal matters, not civil cases like business contracts. Rights to a jury in civil cases depend on state law, and can usually be waived as a matter of contract. That's why those waivers appear in so many business contracts.
They told us we did NOT have to get vaccinated then an hour later told us that we DO need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. I was accepted for a month and a half with a down payment before I was informed that I needed to get the COVID vaccine, so now it’s crunch time and I either get the shot... Read more »
I have not personally looked up the resources, but it is my understanding that the vaccine has not received final approval from the FDA.
The emergency use of an unapproved medicine is covered by 21 U.S. Code § 360bbb–3 - Authorization for medical products for use in emergencies. A... Read more »
Give to me. So I have cars she has titles. What can I do
In order for title to pass from a deceased person to another you generally need to go through the probate process. If the other person was the transfer on death beneficiary of the vehicles, then that takes precedence over the Will. I suggest you sit down with a probate attorney to review the... Read more »
They falsely advertised the condition and features included on the car. They also claimed this vehicle has a clean title; however, the car has had electrical issues since day one. I have several reasons to believe this car has previously been in a wreck after taking it to a mechanic. The company... Read more »
You should speak with an attorney about this. There could be a bait-and-switch issue in your situation. The question is, what would you like to get from the dealer?
I signed up for an 8 month group coaching session starting June 1 2021. After 3 week I sent an email saying this was not for me. It was sold as something much different then it actually is. I then sent another email on July 11 asking again to leave the group as it is not for me. I was told I can... Read more »
If the contract is for 8 months, and there is no early termination option, then there isn't one, and you could be obligated to pay, or else they could make an adverse entry on your credit report, lowering your credit score. They could also turn it over to a collection agency. But they might... Read more »
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