by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Dec 22, 2014 | Firm News, Mortgage Refinancing
A second mortgage is a secured loan that uses the borrower’s home as collateral. Although the lender is a junior lien holder, it has the right to foreclose on the property if a payment or payments are not made. However, it may be possible to strip the lien...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Dec 8, 2014 | Firm News, Real Estate Transactions
Delaware residents who are seeking personal attention and professional service when purchasing a home may be interested in more information about our firm’s real estate transaction practice. Whether you are buying your first home or seeking a second home for...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Nov 20, 2014 | Firm News, Land Use & Zoning
Real estate interests can be affected by zoning issues as Delaware residents or business owners seek to purchase property for their needs. Zoning can also be a major concern to those already living in an area as newcomers seek zoning changes or waivers based on...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Nov 5, 2014 | Firm News, Landlord/Tenant Law
Throughout the state of Delaware, tenants have legal rights under the law. Understanding these rights can help renters protect themselves from illegal actions on behalf of landlords or other parties. The rights granted to renters extend across all income levels and...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Oct 24, 2014 | Estate Planning, Firm News
At times, a guardianship in Delaware may have to be transferred to another state. Before this can happen, the guardian is required to petition the court in Delaware for the transfer. After a hearing is held on the petition, the court in Delaware will grant a...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Sep 25, 2014 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Individuals in Delaware who are planning for the distribution of their assets after death may find it helpful to look to some recent celebrity estate planning errors. Making the appropriate arrangements based on the value of assets, communicating with family members...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Sep 17, 2014 | Firm News, Mortgage Refinancing
Homeowners in Delaware may be wondering if now is the right time to refinance their houses. Interest rates hit a historic low in 2012, and the rates are still low enough to make refinancing tempting for many. However, if a person decides to refinance, there are some...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Aug 25, 2014 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Delaware residents who have lost the hard drive on their computer are familiar with the sinking feeling that accompanies such an experience. Questions suddenly arise about how thorough users were in their contingency planning. In a similar fashion, persons wanting to...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Aug 18, 2014 | Firm News, Land Use & Zoning
On Aug. 13, the Chester City Council approved an application from Covanta to add a 1,000-square-foot maintenance shed and a 15,000-square-foot rail box building. The buildings will be located at the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility on Highland Avenue. The...
by The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell | Aug 1, 2014 | Firm News, Land Use & Zoning
There are limits to how many people can be naturally supported in a given area. This is what is referred to as the carrying capacity of an area. The smaller the area of a village, town or city, the fewer people that can live in that area without having to further...
