I find out somebody died in my apartment before I moved in, and was never told. Can I get out of my lease?
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Answered on October 09, 2013
No. That is not a basis to terminate a contractual lease agreement. There is no legal obligation to disclose that death occurred in a rental...
If a contractor borrows one of my house keys and then 'loses' it, can I make him pay for new locks and keys?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
You may certainly make the demand. However, if the contractor disagrees, as I expect, you will have to make a cost benefit analysis as to whether...
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My husband left us and moves out. He wants a divorce. Do I have to file first or can I let him?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Either party may file. Generally, filing first bestows no advantage unless the parties reside in different counties. In that case, the filing...
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Is there anything that I can do for myself or my kids.
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Your rights are the same whether the mother lives in the home wit the children or not. You can file a Motion seeking to enforce your parenting...
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My wife's ex husband took us back to court last October and got the child support down to $75 dollars a month for 3 kids.
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Answered on October 08, 2013
If you were properly served with a Motion, and you do not appear in Court, the matter proceeds as if it is uncontested and an Order, generally,...
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How long does it take the process take for a Felony to be reduced to a Misd, for a Stay of Imposition?
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Answered on October 07, 2013
The general probationary period for a felony is five years. After probation is complete, the stay of imposition results in a reduction to a...
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If a woman makes false statements and calls the police.and the court orders a no contact order.then another judge hears the case
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Answered on October 07, 2013
Your question is very confusing. If you are charged with assault, you must have a lawyer. Cases can proceed to trial on only circumstantial...
Is it illegal for a man to hit his daughter in the face if she is an adult or for him to hit an 18 year old?
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Answered on October 07, 2013
Yes. That is true whether she is an adult or a minor.
I have recieved a summons to appear in court for arraignment on DUI charges, what happens?
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Answered on October 07, 2013
The Judge will not simply say that you have a great record and made a mistake. It would be nice if court proceedings worked that way, but they do...
I was caught shoplifting an item less than $20. I was given a citation. What happens next?
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Answered on October 07, 2013
A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable by up to 90 days in jail and...
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