Henry S. Clapper's Answers (743)

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I'm getting a divorce

Henry's answer | Answered on August 02, 2018

I will second Ms. Merta in her recommendation that you hire counsel. The court has very broad powers to allocate debt and to divide and award...

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Can a debt collector collect the same debt from two people?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 02, 2018

If the amount of the debt is $1500, then the total due from both of you is $1500. Joint and several liability means you are both liable for the...

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Can i change storage for some stuff left at my house?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 02, 2018

do you have any agreement with her about keeping her stuff? If not, then you should send her a message which informs her that after a certain date...

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Can i get out of my lease?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 24, 2018

you need to have an experienced real estate attorney review your written lease and then after you fill him or her in on all the factual details he...

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My mother died and she had an interest in a home that had a mortgage on it at the time of her death.

Henry's answer | Answered on July 24, 2018

You need to take copies of all documents, the deeds to the property, the note and deed of trust and get a consultation with an experienced attorney...

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Can my son keep his step son? The mother cannot take care of him and the bio is in jail in another state (out of the pic)

Henry's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Your son may not get custody from the dissolution since the child is not biologically his. HOWEVER, he might be able to get guardianship of the...

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Can my ex friend/ roommate sue me?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

yes she is able to sue you. She has the burden to prove you are responsible for any damage she claims you caused. If she does sue you, be sure to...

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If a partition action n declarative judgmnt is filed against you is there any way 2 settle dispute w/o a judge making decisions

Henry's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

yes, it is possible to settle such a suit, but you really need to hire counsel before your time runs out. Keep looking for an attorney. You might...

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Could i move to another state with my son while im going through a custody battle?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 26, 2018

Your first statement is the key to your other questions. TALK to your attorney and tell him or her what is going on so you can get informed advice...

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How can I get my dog back from my parents who refuse to return her?

Henry's answer | Answered on June 26, 2018

You may file a suit in replevin to recover possession of the dog. It is not something that is easily done pro se and the cost will no doubt...

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