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answered on Dec 4, 2017
More facts are necessary to answer this question. Who is doing the making? How are you being "made" to pay the bill? Did you agree to pay the bill? Are you the legal guardian of the relative? Did you do something which caused the bill to be abnormally high, which you had no right to do?
I rent here in the park and have signed a purchase agreement to buy another home in the park, but have changed my mind, and don't want to buy this now. I haven't given any earnest money, nor was required to do so. We haven't done the closing yet and the purchase agreement... View More 
answered on Dec 4, 2017
An attorney would have to review the contract, the facts of the situation, and advise you. If you don't have a valid reason for refusing to complete the purchase, the seller could sue you. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local attorney.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
You respond by filing a document with the court. The most common is simply known as an answer, which is a document in which you respond point by point to the allegations in the complaint. There are also several motions which may be filed as a response before, with, or after the answer. As with any... View More
She put the car in her name for me as a favor after they found out my credit was bad. I moved out and brought the car with me because its my car and I make the payments for it and the car ins plus I pay for any maintenance problems. It had no down payment when I bought it so I don't owe her... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2017
If the vehicle is titled in her name, then the car legally belongs to her. In theory you could sue her for breach of a verbal contract, but the court might not agree. If you can't work it out with her, then you could stop making all the payments, and if you both can't work it out, then... View More
Go get her daughter. No court order for them to keep her. They filed for temporary custody.
answered on Nov 20, 2017
She can try to go get her, and call the police if the grandparents refuse, but the police might not intervene, so she will have to go to the custody hearing. She should use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to help her.
It was the cashiers first time doing this. Michigan USA. It is not legal. They fired the cashier. The store is now making threats against her husband (but not married). To call police.
answered on Oct 6, 2017
This sounds like it happened in Michigan. You are going to want to repost in that state to find lawyers from that state as laws vary from state to state. In Ohio, it is illegal to buy smokes with food stamps.
There is no sign posted about where we can even pick the car up from. The tow truck driver was extremely rude and told us we had to pay $128 to get it out of his lot but wouldn't give us the name of his lot and I did not see a company name on the tow truck. I was reading a little about the... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2017
Signs about towing should be posted at the park. If not, then the towing could be illegal unless the park called the sheriff to have it towed. Call the sheriff or local police to report improper towing, and call the prosecutor's office. Also call the local county, township, or city... View More
I viewed an "updated" apartment, told the landlord I wanted an updated unit and she said she could make it happen. Then after signing the lease, she told me she doesnt have enough money to update the apartment so I am left with one that is completely different and doesn't have a... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2017
It certainly sounds like it, but whether you have a claim depends on what the lease that you signed with landlord says. If the written lease doesn't commit landlord to upgrading it, then you might not be able to force landlord. Try to work it out. Do you want to move out? You can pay your... View More
I paid a $350 deposit in cash on a rental house for an upcoming vacation. The trip got cancelled. The owner of the property agreed to refund me in full. I have documentation of his agreement to refund me. It's been a month & he is dodging my calls, texts, and emails. He is clearly running... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2017
You can sue in small claims court, but that might be more trouble than it is worth, and even if you got a judgment, it would take further action to try to collect it.
answered on Sep 14, 2017
Consult with the seller. If the seller does not make arrangements with the utilities to allow you to make a full inspection, then you can terminate the contract under your contingency prior to its expiration. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local real estate attorney to assist you with the... View More
45 mins. Later husband got off work and rear ended someone and now both insurances refuse to cover. Geico says there was 5 min. Difference in when I started which is not true. When I finished purchasing it said I was covered. When husband called and needed proof of insurance for cop I called geico... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2017
You need to obtain the electronic mail to and from Gieco to determine whether policy was in effect. In addition, your previous insurance company may have continued the policy of insurance for a short period of time after the cancellation for non-payment.
If you cannot obtain the email... View More
Electrical and subsequent painting/drywall was supposed to be finished by closing date. Wasnt. Then I gave until the 31st. Still wasn't done. He threatened to sue me and both realitors if we do not release the escrow. What grounds does he have to sue? I have legal right to the moneys held in... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2017
You have a right to keep the money. In fact the escrow letter should not allow funds to be released to anyone else
"The effective date of termination shall be not earlier than the last day of the calendar quarter next ending after such notice is given"
answered on Aug 23, 2017
That contract excerpt alone is not sufficient to answer your question. The cancellation date will not be earlier than either Sept. 30, if notice is given before that date.
My 15 year old child is pregnant. My husbands insurance(TRICARE) will not provide for the baby unless we have a document stating we have custody. My daughter is in agreement. How do we go about getting this?
answered on Aug 8, 2017
File for custody in juvenile court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local family law attorney.
My veteran fiancé and I live in a two bedroom with 3 kids youngest being 2 months old. We have maintenance issues that have caused the management to receive fines. We feel this is a retaliation against us because of that. The playground is not safe for my children to play at due to construction... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Did they evict you already? If so, then you could have filed a counter claim in that action. If not, then you could claim retaliation. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local litigation attorney who can review your situation and advise you about possible claims against the landlord.
What can i do since pawn shop broke it
answered on Jul 21, 2017
File a claim with them but they'll say it was you. Then go to small claims.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Unlikely but consult an attorney who handles those cases to see.
our contract states that if i have made alterations or changes to the property then the vender can request a "walk through" (which i have not). also if i do not answer the door they proceed to walk the property any way.
answered on Jul 8, 2017
It sounds as though you are purchasing the property on land contract. Land contracts vary in their terms, and yours may have a specific provisions. In general, they do not have a right to show up unannounced and demand to walk through your property. You can advise them not to come to the... View More
We are in a cntract with window world to have replacement windows installed. In ohio. It is past the three day cancellation window. When asked about cancelling, they said they would sue us for the full amount if we cancelled. Is there anything we can do at this time?
answered on Jul 6, 2017
Possibly not, if the cancellation period has expired. But use the Find a Lawyer tab or Google to find an Ohio consumer protection attorney who is familiar with the rules. Search "home solicitation sales contracts."
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