Questions answered by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel

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My son and girlfriend had a baby 2 years ago and the girlfriend left with the baby. We both have lawyers. Can I talk to her?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 22, 2009

Of course you can attempt to speak with the girlfriend. She may direct you to speak with her lawyer, however.

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Prosper...charged off loan

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 21, 2009

I don't see why. If you are being sued, you should immediately contact an attorney to help you file an answer and defend yourself. Even if they...

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Went to court and case was dismissed.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

Please feel free to contact me. The answer to your question is NO, they may not attempt to collect on the same alleged debt after it has been...

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I co-singed on a car for my brother and he has defaulted and disappear. Should I her an atty? If so can u refer I live in MA

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

If you co-signed the car loan for your brother, the creditors will continue to come after you for the full amount of the loan. If the creditor is...

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I owe Discover Card. A law firm Howard Lee Schiff now has the account. They are in process of garnishing my pay.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 16, 2009

It is unfortunate that you have waited so long to do something about this problem. You should march into court and request a Motion to Vacate...

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I want to adopt my step children, what is the procedure in Massachusetts, their mother and I have been married 11 years.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 16, 2009

Adoption is a wonderful thing. It sounds as though you would need to file what is called a Joint Petition for Adoption (often called a co-parent...

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Selling a business? What's the legal perspective?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 15, 2009

Your question is extremely broad, and the answers to your questions will depends on so many factors (what is the value of the business, location,...

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My partner is opening a 2nd restaurant but is not including me on the deal in any way.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 15, 2009

You may want to speak with an attorney. If you believe it is your partner's intention to 'steal' the chef and GM away from your current...

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My husband adopted our son in Jan. 07. Does the paternal extended fam. have right to see said child?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 15, 2009

I would prefer more information before determining what the rights of the various parties are. I'm unclear whether who exactly is trying to seek...

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I am transfering my condo into my Living Trust. My sister is executrix. If she should get sued, could my property

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 15, 2009

My advice would be to speak with an attorney. For starters, the person who owns property for the benefit of another in trust is called a trustee,...

Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's Answers (3514)

My son and girlfriend had a baby 2 years ago and the girlfriend left with the baby. We both have lawyers. Can I talk to her?

Prosper...charged off loan

Went to court and case was dismissed.

I co-singed on a car for my brother and he has defaulted and disappear. Should I her an atty? If so can u refer I live in MA

I owe Discover Card. A law firm Howard Lee Schiff now has the account. They are in process of garnishing my pay.

I want to adopt my step children, what is the procedure in Massachusetts, their mother and I have been married 11 years.

Selling a business? What's the legal perspective?

My partner is opening a 2nd restaurant but is not including me on the deal in any way.

My husband adopted our son in Jan. 07. Does the paternal extended fam. have right to see said child?

I am transfering my condo into my Living Trust. My sister is executrix. If she should get sued, could my property