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Are tenants responsible for a utility bill for an item they have no access to or control over. It is not disclosed in the lease.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Bring your lease to an attorney and review the terms of the lease as well as the specifics of the utilities at issue.

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Can I be sued in Massachusetts for a chase credit card who's sol is for Delaware ?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Speak with a lawyer immediately. The statute of limitations in Massachusetts is 6 years. Depending on the timing, you may still have a defense. I...

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I am planning to buy a property with my brother as co-owner He already owns another property. What are the things to consider?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Congratulations. You absolutely should not enter into a real estate ownership arrangement without a property ownership agreement. A little...

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Took out a loan from household financial (beneficial) back in approximately 11 - 12 years ago.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

We recommend that our clients never pay over any money to a creditor without a clear written agreement for settlement. You are probably not even...

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I have a separation agreement typed out and my soon to be ex-wife agrees with everything. There is one issue not mentioned.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Have the conversation and put your agreed resolution in writing in your separation agreement. Getting it right in the separation agreement is...

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Can I still be sued for an old debt?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

You will need to retain counsel to get this taken care of once and for all. Ignoring the issue will only make the debt grow. My guess is that the...

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I have an old judgement for a credit card I owe. I'd like to pay but the creditor won't accept payment because its charged off

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

You may need a lawyer to help you with this one. Our offices resolves debts and judgments routinely on behalf of consumers like yourself, and your...

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Ex and I bought a house and, in the paperwork, there was a "20% to me if we split" clause with a caveat if we had a child.

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

The simple answer to the question you ask is yes. It is impossible to say without reading the document or having a more in-depth conversation...

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Do I have any monetary right in the sale of a home that I may have signed rights away from?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Thank you for your question. Do you have the paper you signed?! Are you on the deed? Speak with an attorney to find out what your interest in...

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Should i seek child support modification?

Christopher's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

You mention a number of items in your question which could potentially work in your favor in a modification. Your best bet would be to take...

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Are tenants responsible for a utility bill for an item they have no access to or control over. It is not disclosed in the lease.

Can I be sued in Massachusetts for a chase credit card who's sol is for Delaware ?

I am planning to buy a property with my brother as co-owner He already owns another property. What are the things to consider?

Took out a loan from household financial (beneficial) back in approximately 11 - 12 years ago.

I have a separation agreement typed out and my soon to be ex-wife agrees with everything. There is one issue not mentioned.

Can I still be sued for an old debt?

I have an old judgement for a credit card I owe. I'd like to pay but the creditor won't accept payment because its charged off

Ex and I bought a house and, in the paperwork, there was a "20% to me if we split" clause with a caveat if we had a child.

Do I have any monetary right in the sale of a home that I may have signed rights away from?

Should i seek child support modification?