Questions answered by Francis E. Younes

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What should I do, as an employer, if there is a rumor about 2 of my male employees having sex?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Beyond just contacting an attorney, which you should do, as the other answers have stated, you need to take a proactive step to protect your...

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In a "rent to own" contract for buying a house, does the monthly lease amount get credited towards the price of the home?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

This is a contractual matter and as such is governed by the rent to own agreement you entered into. This is why it is important that you read and...

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I previously been acused of a civil protective order. Can I get it demised based on lack of evidence?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should immediately request a hearing. I'd advise you to retain an attorney to present your case at the hearing, where both parties will be...

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How long do I have to keep the property of a tenant that died?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

There are very specific statutes regarding a landlords disposition of personal property that belongs to tenants. These rules are provided in Iowa...

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After shopping at Target I went outside to find a cart had slammed against my van. $1500 worth of damage. What can I do?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

It is very unlikely that you will be able to hold anyone responsible for the damage absent video footage of someone intentionally causing the...

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To drop my obligation in paying child support

Francis's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

You can file a motion to modify the support order based on your income. Child support is calculated based on multiple factors including your income...

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Divorce

Francis's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

It is impossible to properly advise you with the little facts you have given. Divorces and child custody are detailed driven cases and you should...

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I am on minamal probation an just got pulled over after curfew and had a unopen beer in my car what will happen

Francis's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

It depends what your were cited with. It is possible that you will be charged with a probation violation, in which case your probation could be...

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I got pulled over and could not find my insurance card that night and got a ticket for no insurance I missed my court date

Francis's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

If you hire an attorney this will be much easier for you, this should be cheap. Because you missed your arraignment there is likely a warrant out...

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Can I be sued for a ring that was never an engagement ring to begin with?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

I must preface my answer by saying, anyone can sue anyone else for anything at any given time. The real question is whether they can successfully...

Francis E. Younes's Answers (146)

What should I do, as an employer, if there is a rumor about 2 of my male employees having sex?

In a "rent to own" contract for buying a house, does the monthly lease amount get credited towards the price of the home?

I previously been acused of a civil protective order. Can I get it demised based on lack of evidence?

How long do I have to keep the property of a tenant that died?

After shopping at Target I went outside to find a cart had slammed against my van. $1500 worth of damage. What can I do?

To drop my obligation in paying child support

Divorce

I am on minamal probation an just got pulled over after curfew and had a unopen beer in my car what will happen

I got pulled over and could not find my insurance card that night and got a ticket for no insurance I missed my court date

Can I be sued for a ring that was never an engagement ring to begin with?