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I want off a co- sign loan I did with now my ex. It is a signature loan from the bank. How can I get off? Can we go to court

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

The bank has no legal reason to release you from liability. Even if ex was required to refinance and to assume complete liability for loan in the...

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If I have been living with my ex-wife as a renter (Have my own room) without a rental agreement, what are my rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

You have the same rights as any other lodger under CA law. If you do not have a written lease with her you are a month to month lodger. This...

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Regarding home loan closing papers

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

You really want a PA attorney to review the paperwork as PA law applies. You should repost this for PA or else search AVVO for a real estate...

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Is life insurance money subject to creditors?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

Code of Civil Procedure Section 704.100 deals with the life insurance exemption. It does not exempt the cash proceeds your mother received from...

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I had my unemployment appeals hearing today. My former employer showed up, but told the Judge she was not there to argue or to

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

If they did not argue against you, if you submitted sufficient evidence to the ALJ to establish that you were not terminated for misconduct or...

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I recently bought a home in CA. The contractor that did the section 1 work for the seller is trying to bill me for additional

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

The only way to avoid a lien is to get the contractor paid. If you pay, you can sue the seller. If seller pays he can sue you. If you, seller,...

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Validity of a summons?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

Summons has to be personally served or it can be served via substituted service. Substituted service requires leaving the summons with an adult at...

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Tenant plans to pay rent on the13th. after she pays the rent can i give her a 30 day notice?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

If she is month to month and has been there less than one year, you can. However, make sure her check clears before you give her notice or she...

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When I got a divorce child support was decided on his income ,he since married . How often does support get adjusted?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

Child support does not get adjusted automatically by the court. If there is a change in financial circumstances for either party, either party can...

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Can I break a lease if my Landlord tells another tenant I complained about him selling drugs and I feel my safety is at risk?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

No, you are not. You have a valid lease that you have to honor. Threatening looks will not get you a temporary restraining order, will not enable...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

I want off a co- sign loan I did with now my ex. It is a signature loan from the bank. How can I get off? Can we go to court

If I have been living with my ex-wife as a renter (Have my own room) without a rental agreement, what are my rights?

Regarding home loan closing papers

Is life insurance money subject to creditors?

I had my unemployment appeals hearing today. My former employer showed up, but told the Judge she was not there to argue or to

I recently bought a home in CA. The contractor that did the section 1 work for the seller is trying to bill me for additional

Validity of a summons?

Tenant plans to pay rent on the13th. after she pays the rent can i give her a 30 day notice?

When I got a divorce child support was decided on his income ,he since married . How often does support get adjusted?

Can I break a lease if my Landlord tells another tenant I complained about him selling drugs and I feel my safety is at risk?