My husband was hit by a train and killed last week. I was contacted by family and then called the State Trooper handling the case. I learned that a cousin was notified before me and has been given the choices about what happened with my husband, including cremation. I recently received a call from a funeral home owner stating I need to sign an affidavit to give permission to cremate, but the family says he has already been cremated. I did not want cremation but feel like they already have and want me to sign off on permission for something that is already done. What can I do?

August 24th, 2023

In the divorce decree, I was awarded the house and my ex-husband kept his business. The decree states I have a year to refinance and remove his name from the deed. I am close to completing this when I discover a lien on the property from my ex-husband's poor credit, which was not disclosed during the divorce. The lien dates back three years and puts him in contempt. The rate lock deadline for my refinance is approaching, and I need to know my options to resolve this issue quickly.

July 2nd, 2023

My business installed a new parking lot. We paid the contractor in full. He did not pay a subcontractor and they put a lien on my business property. What can we do?

September 14th, 2024

I'm amending an answer and counterclaim in a case where the defendant is in default and has filed a motion to set aside the default. We had an initial scheduling conference with a magistrate. To amend my first amendment, would it fall under Rule 16(d) or 15(b)? Also, do I need to remove the sections that I'm removing entirely or strike through those sections? Additionally, two days after I answered the complaint, a change happened where the loan was sold to a new entity and servicing rights were transferred. I did not find out about this until almost a month after filing my answer. Would I need to invoke FRCP 15(d) for supplemental pleading, and should I wait for the court's permission before amending?

March 29th, 2023

I received a packet of legal papers today, addressed to my deceased father who has been dead for nearly 20 years. Parsons, Behle and Latimer are suing a business that members of my family owned and are asking for summary judgment in US District Court Central Division. What do I do?

January 17th, 2024