Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

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Can someone file a harassment complaint (in VA) against me for sending a text message?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2011

Your text was not harassing. It was inappropriate. You cannot force her to use a different name. She is entitled to keep her married name, even...

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We had gutterwork done 3 months ago and the contractor set the nails incorrectly. What repercussions do we have to get it fixed?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2011

You can sue her in small claims court if she does not fix it by a certain deadline you give her. You can complain to the Better Business Bureau. ...

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I am recently married and am concerned with how to add my last name to my two stepdaughetrs' existing last name.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

You will have to do a legal name change of your name. You have to apply to court. Before you do it, make sure your daughters and your husband are...

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How can landlord get five months rent owed after evicting tenant for non-payment of rent?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

If letter does not specify length of lease, it is a month to month. You cannot get 5 months rent. You have to evict them and find a new tenant.

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I have been in my apt for 12 days..and due to family emergency need to move out..can I break my lease

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

Family emergency is not grounds for breaking lease. You either have to find someone to sublet it or rely on your landlord's kindness. Otherwise,...

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If I Sue in Sml. Clms. or Civil a client who has not been paid by ins.co. for work we did,can I also sue Ins.Co.as Bad faith ?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

You cannot sue the insurance company; the homeowner can. Sue the homeowner and let them worry about the insurance co.

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Remove my daughter from the mobile home registration

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

You have the legal right to possess the mobile home while you are alive, even if she shows up. You cannot remove her name without her agreement. ...

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What needs to be done if im served with joint custody papers from a non custodial parent that is paying child support?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

You should hire a family law attorney to protect the best interests of your son. They can advise you whether it is better to wait or to file your...

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Does Georgia have reciprocity with New York in custody cases?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

All states except Massachusetts have reciprocity under the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act.

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I cant afford my attorney any longer. Can I demand that he provide me with the paperwork that we have completed thus far?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

Yes. The file belongs to you, not the attorney. Have you asked him about getting fees from your husband ordered by the court?

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