Questions answered by Arnold Garson Cohen

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Going through a divorce. Spouse files me on taxes without my consent.

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

File your own return promptly and include a statement that your wife may have filed jointly without your consent and that she should not be sent...

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How can I keep my wife, that is on drugs, from coming and taking our child?

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

The court can help you if you file for help. Talk to a family lawyer in your area. You may find them on AVVO or possibly through the local bar...

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My apartment complex was going to renew my lease but then denied it because I reported my complaints to head office.

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

You may have a discrimination claim, but failure to have given the certificate to the landlord earlier could work against you. Consult a lawyer in...

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We went out of business in Tennessee. We have a liability of sales tax around $8000 ? can State waive it due to hardship.

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

You might be able to negotiate a favorable settlement. Consider doing so with the aid of your business attorney. Keep in mind that responsible...

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Can she still sale my units & can she keep charging late fees when I am paying on time ?

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

In the event you signed a lease for the units, then read that carefully. I suspect that the lease permits late fees and lien filing on delinquent...

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Our son just bought his first home 3 days ago and seller agent told us and advertised was not in the 2010 flood.

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

When I represent clients in real estate purchases [even 'simple' residential purchases], I encourage them to obtain a survey from a licensed...

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Husband was in jail. wife filed, signed tax forms and check with husbands name and spent income tax money without giving him any

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

There is a lot more information needed. If you consult legal counsel be prepared to inform him/her: whether there was permission to sign and to...

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My parents have separate checking and savings. Mom is beneficiary on dads will. On moms I am listed as beneficiary and have

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 11, 2014

Wills have no legal effect until they are admitted to probate for administration by the personal representative [executor] under the auspices of...

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I am looking for a lawyer for a inmate that will not be biased in a case in decatur county tn

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 05, 2014

You have good advice and comments from Ms. Bouffiou and Mr. Sauer. It baffles me that you imply that a lawyer who would take your fiance's case...

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I am the Private lender on a property in Chattanooga TN. I need to file foreclosure. Do I need to hire an Attorney?

Arnold's answer | Answered on May 05, 2014

If you do it on your own and get sued, you will have deep regrets and more monetary loss.

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Going through a divorce. Spouse files me on taxes without my consent.

How can I keep my wife, that is on drugs, from coming and taking our child?

My apartment complex was going to renew my lease but then denied it because I reported my complaints to head office.

We went out of business in Tennessee. We have a liability of sales tax around $8000 ? can State waive it due to hardship.

Can she still sale my units & can she keep charging late fees when I am paying on time ?

Our son just bought his first home 3 days ago and seller agent told us and advertised was not in the 2010 flood.

Husband was in jail. wife filed, signed tax forms and check with husbands name and spent income tax money without giving him any

My parents have separate checking and savings. Mom is beneficiary on dads will. On moms I am listed as beneficiary and have

I am looking for a lawyer for a inmate that will not be biased in a case in decatur county tn

I am the Private lender on a property in Chattanooga TN. I need to file foreclosure. Do I need to hire an Attorney?