Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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Is it illegal to audio tape public conversations

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Yes, that is illegal unless you have the consent of the person you are recording. If you say, "I'm recording our meeting" and s/he continues to...

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A non-custodial parent wants to leave out of mass state question!

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

I agree with the others that you are probably free to move out of state if you wish. You may want to speak with a lawyer about the potential...

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Do i need a lawyer to sell my mothers house she left her belongins to me and my brother we have a will the will is in probate.

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Thank you for your question. Please accept my condolences on your mother's passing. If you already have a lawyer representing you in the...

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Can an attorney help?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

You may want to retain counsel to assist you. If he does not appear in Court he will be defaulted. You will obtain a default judgment and you...

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How (or where) can I find a low income lawyer for a car accident that I was in?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

I'm sorry to hear about this situation. In addition to the comments of others, I want to prepare you for your assessment of damages hearing. If...

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My tenant has a dog and tried to play w/ a woman & her dog. Told the police that he never touched her, but is now suing me. How?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

You don't ever want to ignore something like this, but that doesn't mean you should spring to action either. You may just want to keep a close eye...

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Who is my new landlord when my traditional landlord dies and the title to the property is in dispute?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

I agree with Attorney Ostendorf. I would continue to escrow your rent, and I might even notify all potential owners or their attorneys where...

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Can court order me to pay child support for 20-year-old who is in college PART-time? (I accidentally wrote 22 in another post)

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

I agree entirely with Attorney Samuels. Generally, part-time undergrad will not cut it. You need more information to effectively make your case,...

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Can the court order me to pay child support for a 22-year-old who attends college only PART-time?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

I agree entirely with Attorney Samuels. Generally, part-time undergrad will not cut it. You need more information to effectively make your case,...

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If a contractor starts demolision are you required to pay them? before he is hired ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

You should re-post your question under the address in New York to make sure that a New York attorney sees your question.

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3511)

Is it illegal to audio tape public conversations

A non-custodial parent wants to leave out of mass state question!

Do i need a lawyer to sell my mothers house she left her belongins to me and my brother we have a will the will is in probate.

Can an attorney help?

How (or where) can I find a low income lawyer for a car accident that I was in?

My tenant has a dog and tried to play w/ a woman & her dog. Told the police that he never touched her, but is now suing me. How?

Who is my new landlord when my traditional landlord dies and the title to the property is in dispute?

Can court order me to pay child support for 20-year-old who is in college PART-time? (I accidentally wrote 22 in another post)

Can the court order me to pay child support for a 22-year-old who attends college only PART-time?

If a contractor starts demolision are you required to pay them? before he is hired ?