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My Lawfirm called me to say that their partner wasn't responding to clients, and told me I had to change to another lawyer there

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

It is certainly unethical and can be reported to the Illinois Bar. You were ultimately not damaged by the lie and cannot sue. However, your...

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My eldest child did not live with the mom most of last yr unbeknownst to me yet I paid support for them, what can be done now?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Nothing you can do to retroactively recover the monies you paid. However, it is worth mentioning how much you paid to her in excess of what should...

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How easy is it to divorce a person that has married someone else while they are married to you the first wife?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Very easy for you to divorce him. Florida is a no fault divorce state. Just file and he cannot prevent it. If you can show he spent marital...

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I am a joint tenant in common in a condo. How do I determine a fair 'buy out' price?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

You should speak to a realtor about what you could sell house for, including closing costs. If sale would only net $20,000 after payment of...

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My daughter and 3 roommates signed a lease for a house

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Unless the lease specifically gives your daughter and her 2 roommates the exclusive use of the house, or your daughter and her 2 roommates want to...

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If the defendant plead No Contest, on the appeal, does that effect the right of the plaintiff to sue in civil court for damages/

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Not correct. All it means is that you cannot use the criminal conviction as proof in the civil case. You will have to prove civil liability and...

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My sons girlfriend is living in my home and doesnt pay rent and my son is in jail. how can i get her out?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

See my response to your other question. You prepare the 30 day notice of termination. It is also available on the internet and at many stationery...

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How to evict someone that has been in the home for 2 months with no signed contract

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

She is a month to month tenant. Serve her with a 30 day notice of termination of tenancy. If she will not leave after 30 days, file a lawsuit to...

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Can I sue my parents or my doctor or my hospital for curcumsizing me as a kid?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

No. Aside from the fact that your parents had the legal right to have you circumcised (and many doctors believed 16 years ago and today that it is...

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I just moved in a condo that I am renting from a private owner..within 2 weeks I recieved a notice that I must pay hoa fees.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

It depends what your lease says on who is responsible for HOA fees. If owner is, do not worry about notices. HOA cannot evict you. All they can...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

My Lawfirm called me to say that their partner wasn't responding to clients, and told me I had to change to another lawyer there

My eldest child did not live with the mom most of last yr unbeknownst to me yet I paid support for them, what can be done now?

How easy is it to divorce a person that has married someone else while they are married to you the first wife?

I am a joint tenant in common in a condo. How do I determine a fair 'buy out' price?

My daughter and 3 roommates signed a lease for a house

If the defendant plead No Contest, on the appeal, does that effect the right of the plaintiff to sue in civil court for damages/

My sons girlfriend is living in my home and doesnt pay rent and my son is in jail. how can i get her out?

How to evict someone that has been in the home for 2 months with no signed contract

Can I sue my parents or my doctor or my hospital for curcumsizing me as a kid?

I just moved in a condo that I am renting from a private owner..within 2 weeks I recieved a notice that I must pay hoa fees.