Questions answered by Paul Anthony Prados

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I have a child support order in the state of New York but have since moved to a different state and never re-filed.

Paul's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

You will likely need to appear in New York, or have an attorney appear on your behalf in New York. Your New York attorney and a Virginia attorney...

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I am filing my second contempt against childrens mother. can custody change?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

You have the makings of a case. It is time to talk to an attorney about your options, and possibly pursue a change in custody and visitation.

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Letter of apology

Paul's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

The letter of apology has been ordered as part of restitution. In terms of timing, a reasonableness requirement will be imposed. You can contact...

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A supervisor in my department changed the clock in times of several employees

Paul's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

Yes it is a violation of the fair labor standards act. It is not something that is likely to be criminally prosecuted, but a civil lawsuit is...

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My daughter has been living with me off and on with her 2 children for the past 2 years. She doesn't work, I support them.

Paul's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

Presuming your daughter is not under the age of 18, then generally no, you can not stop an adult from moving where she desires with her lawful...

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If I name a beneficiary on my life insurance policy (instead of the estate being the beneficiary), will this safegaurd against

Paul's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

Generally yes, as long as that beneficiary may receive the funds upon your death. The beneficiary may predecease you so contingent beneficiaries...

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Can I be charged with embezzlement from a former employer?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

Embezzlement is a crime. If criminal charges are brought, they will be in the control of a federal prosecutor, or a Commonwealth's Attorney. The...

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Is there an automatic life right to a house if one spouse dies even if that spouse leaves the house to her children?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

There is no automatic life estate. There are some complex arguments for the house to be owned in a manner different than the way the house is...

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Bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon. Dealer will not take it back. What now? How can I get my money back?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

you will generally have no protections if you bought it from a private individual rather than a dealer. As a heads up, there are both state and...

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My cousin died while in the hospital. While in there her life insurance lapsed. Can her mother still collect on the policy?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

The answer is based heavily on two things: the terms of the policy and Virginia state insurance law. If the facts you state are correct, there is...

Paul Anthony Prados's Answers (84)

I have a child support order in the state of New York but have since moved to a different state and never re-filed.

I am filing my second contempt against childrens mother. can custody change?

Letter of apology

A supervisor in my department changed the clock in times of several employees

My daughter has been living with me off and on with her 2 children for the past 2 years. She doesn't work, I support them.

If I name a beneficiary on my life insurance policy (instead of the estate being the beneficiary), will this safegaurd against

Can I be charged with embezzlement from a former employer?

Is there an automatic life right to a house if one spouse dies even if that spouse leaves the house to her children?

Bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon. Dealer will not take it back. What now? How can I get my money back?

My cousin died while in the hospital. While in there her life insurance lapsed. Can her mother still collect on the policy?