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I have a lawyer who prepared a mortgage between myself & the buyer of my property; they paid half upfront & were to pay it off

Elan's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You should discuss your concerns with your attorney and attempt to reach an amicable resolution.

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Is my divorce close to be finalized? What all those infos mean?

Elan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

You should be consulting with an attorney to determine what your issues are and how to resolve them. The fact that 2 actions are pending can...

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I was in a friends car that I didn't know was uninsured and there was a accident. Who is responsible for damages him or I?

Elan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

It's not clear from your question if you continued to own the car after it was registered in your friend's name. If you were, under NY law you'd be...

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Is a floor installer legally liable for damaging the flooring material he installed?

Elan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

If floor installer you hired damaged flooring material, the installer would ordinarily be responsible--if the sub-contractor caused the damage,...

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If a spouse passes away before the divorce is final, is the entire document null and void?

Elan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

If a spouse dies before a Judgment is entered, then the divorce proceeding becomes moot. However, if the parties signed an agreement resolving the...

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Is there a time frame that you can file a qdro if it was not filed with others. but was verbally said she wanted no part of it.

Elan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

The question is a little confusing. A spouse's right to share in your pension rights is either determined by your divorce agreement or the order of...

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The Town of Brookhaven NY boarded=up an unoccupied house I was renovating. I have building permits.

Elan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

You should report the claim to your insurance company--you may be covered for the damages sustained. Discuss with the town inspector your claim for...

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I would like to know the maximum amount of child support , alimony,and equitable dist. etc that I would pay in case of divorce

Elan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

You need to consult with an attorney to discuss your issues and circumstances. While the law is pretty well-known, it's application is very...

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I'm doing PRO SE in a pending divorce. Do I have the legal right to contact another party for clarification.

Elan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Obtaining a divorce is a very critical and important part of a person's life. If your matter is anything but a simple, uncontested divorce, you...

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I recently signed bank release funds for 300,000 dollars, for a medical injury that happened 2 years before i was on medicaid

Elan's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

You should consult with your attorney that resolved your injury claim. If you're on medicaid and receive these funds, your eligibility could be...

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