Questions answered by Henry S. Clapper

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Can I still take them to court? Can they take money out of my deposit? How much, if I can, sue for?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

If you can prove the landlord "wrongfully" withheld the $37.99, you could recover not more than $75.98 as damages. The burden is on you to prove...

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Can I void an even up trade on a car with an individual if title transfer documentation has not been completed yet?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

You should take all paperwork you have to an attorney and have him or her review it along with telling all the facts surrounding this attempted...

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Furniture that was ordered back in May 2015 was delivered on 7/14/2015 damaged and the company is giving the run around

Henry's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

You should continue to contact the corporate office and let them know how poorly the local store is handling this. If the problem is not resolved...

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If im a us citizen but i got married in the Philippines how can i get divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

Assuming you have established residency in California, you should contact a local family law attorney to determine how to proceed with a...

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Do I have to pay child support if I'm the mother but my child was removed from legal guardian by Family Services

Henry's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You have an obligation to support your child even though custody is in someone else - whether your mother or the division of family services. If...

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Does it matter whom files first?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

You should hire an attorney and have him or her advise you of your rights, which include custody, child support, property division and possible...

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My brother-in-law and sisters divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

Yes, he may obtain a divorce even if she cannot be located. You should tell him to contact a family law attorney and he or she will explain his...

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Can i get visitation for step children after a divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

You are in a very difficult position, but under the right set of circumstances you might be able to get custody of the step children. It would...

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Do we owe him the money for the DJ?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

Did you agree with your brother-in-law to pay for the DJ? Did the DJ perform any services? You should consult an attorney who handles contract...

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Have been paying rent since 3/12 and found that the home was being auctioned and I must move. Do I have a case against landlord?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

Take your lease to an attorney and tell him or her all the facts. A lease is a contract and if one party breaches the contract the other party has...

Henry S. Clapper's Answers (743)

Can I still take them to court? Can they take money out of my deposit? How much, if I can, sue for?

Can I void an even up trade on a car with an individual if title transfer documentation has not been completed yet?

Furniture that was ordered back in May 2015 was delivered on 7/14/2015 damaged and the company is giving the run around

If im a us citizen but i got married in the Philippines how can i get divorce?

Do I have to pay child support if I'm the mother but my child was removed from legal guardian by Family Services

Does it matter whom files first?

My brother-in-law and sisters divorce?

Can i get visitation for step children after a divorce?

Do we owe him the money for the DJ?

Have been paying rent since 3/12 and found that the home was being auctioned and I must move. Do I have a case against landlord?