If you pick failure to pay rent as ground for eviction, it has subquestions to fill: lease type (oral, written), lease end date, and amount owed. What should I fill if there is no lease and the occupants are considered squatters?

November 12th, 2023

Can I sue someone for defamation of character for a post on Instagram where my shop-mate accused me of being a narcissistic manipulative man and trying to leave without paying rent?

October 11th, 2024

I received an ex parte order of possession stating the stipulated agreement allowed for ex parte order if the agreement was not signed and performed. However, there was no copy of the agreement submitted to the court by opposing counsel, and the stipulation does not have a clause allowing for ex parte. What form do I need to use to contest this, and can I combine my withdrawal from the stipulated agreement with motions for medical leave, bereavement leave, and a second amended responsive into one form, or do I need separate motions?

November 4th, 2023

I purchased a snowmobile from a friend who had a loan on it. I made several payments waiting for him to provide a payoff statement from the bank so I could either transfer the loan or pay it off. After making payments totaling 12k, he is now claiming I owe more and threatening to take the snowmobile back. I have no written contract, only verbal agreements and text messages. What legal options do I have?

January 16th, 2024

My friend Nina has guardianship of her nieces after Texas dropped a dependency case. The biological mother, who is still using drugs and has no stable home, now wants the children back. My friend wants to adopt the children. What legal steps can be taken to protect Nina's custody and facilitate the adoption?

June 12th, 2024