Instead, I gave up all control of the situation and it degraded into a battle of wits and legal chicken.

She is literally at wits end with this and is trying to not take a total bath on it.She has talked with a realtor, and that didn't go anywhere.

Can't wIt for this one.

Depends on a lot of factors - experience, support, knowledge of the area, finances (specifically reserves) and support again.I have witnessed -people do well and get burned investing outside of their area.

This might involve answering questions, known as interrogatories, and producing documents.In some cases, the parties might take depositions of parties and witnesses, to gather information to advance their arguments.

Pictures, statements from other people (insurance company, construction workers, firemen, etc...) and having witnesses (other tenants, workers at the property, etc...) are your best forms of defense.

@Aaron Gaskell My brother recently graduated from WIT with a degree in Construction Management.

Notaries are typically practicing lawyers and have a greater role and set of responsibilities than simply witnessing documents.

I witnessed 4 people shot in front on my house within 5 years but that is the way life is.

It give me hope.Unfortunately for you, I grew up during the 60s and 70s, to wit: "Gas, grass or ***, nobody rides for free"Actually, you just need to do your research.