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My partner and I purchase a vacation condo in Santa Fe, NM. I put down 8000.00 for closing. I also made payments on an 80 / 10 /

Henry's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Sounds like you have problems in two or three states. Contact an attorney in New Mexico and show him all your paperwork on the condo. He or she...

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Am I allowed to move out of state if there's nothing legally saying I can't?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

From your recitation of facts, there is nothing preventing you from moving wherever you wish. You should know that the natural father of the child...

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Where do I file for divorce, in the state I am living in or where my husband resides?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

It would be best for you if you can file in your home state and get jurisdiction over him there. If you are unable to get personal jurisdiction...

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I was served with an eviction notice but I'm going to move out before answer date

Henry's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Even though you surrender possession before the answer date, you will be liable for any unpaid rent. If the landlord files suit he could get a...

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Do I need to file a civil lawsuit?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Take your contract to an attorney and let him or her review it. Depending on the language therein, you may have a claim to a full refund or you...

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Do I have a EEOC case in Missouri?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Take all your information to an attorney who handles employment discrimination cases and let him or her evaluate your position. Some resolution...

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Can hiring a private attorney help us to get our family member transferred back to Los Angeles, California?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Sounds like he is being held in the Medical Center for federal prisoners. A private attorney might have more motivation to push for an early...

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Can I get extradited to Michigan from northern California forrr....????

Henry's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

In the event the Michigan charge is a felony, Michigan could request extradition if they choose to. Sounds like you may have serious charges...

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Does my child's father need to adopt him to have parental rights?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

The natural father does not have to adopt his child, but in order to enforce visitation rights or to obtain custody, he would need to file an...

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I got a civil demand from target claiming I should pay $400 for shoplifting. The total of the items were under 40. Should I pay?

Henry's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

Check the state laws to see if they have the right to make such a civil demand. Some states have laws which permit businesses to exploit...

Henry S. Clapper's Answers (743)

My partner and I purchase a vacation condo in Santa Fe, NM. I put down 8000.00 for closing. I also made payments on an 80 / 10 /

Am I allowed to move out of state if there's nothing legally saying I can't?

Where do I file for divorce, in the state I am living in or where my husband resides?

I was served with an eviction notice but I'm going to move out before answer date

Do I need to file a civil lawsuit?

Do I have a EEOC case in Missouri?

Can hiring a private attorney help us to get our family member transferred back to Los Angeles, California?

Can I get extradited to Michigan from northern California forrr....????

Does my child's father need to adopt him to have parental rights?

I got a civil demand from target claiming I should pay $400 for shoplifting. The total of the items were under 40. Should I pay?