Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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What kind of evidence does the court allow?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

No. That is hearsay and not permissible. However, you can subpoena the employee and/or owner, as well as the owner's financial records to show...

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Is it wise or even possible to refinance a house jointly as a couple prior to a divorce in order to pull out money from equity?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

The problem with your idea is that a lender would require the loan to be in both names while your are married. When you get divorced the spouse...

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Can I change my first and middle name Even if i have old traffic ticket with a payment plan with courts Or must i finish paying.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

the name change and the ticket paying should not impact each other. Changing your name does not free you from the obligation to pay the ticket. ...

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What are my rights as a tenant?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, §§ 701-704 (2009), which became law on May 20, 2009, applies to state eviction...

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In civil case, will a sworn written testimony enter under "exception" if

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

The Declaration against Interest exception to the hearsay rule only applies against a party to the action. Your witness is not a party and his...

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My brother and i own property together which has no mortgage. he wants to secure a personal loan using the property as equity

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

If loan went into default lender could foreclose on house to pay $40,000 plus interest and fees. You would get your half of the value, but you...

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Rights over deceased girlfriend's house.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

He has no legal rights to the house. There is a legal presumption that house belonged to her alone. Once 21 year old is issued Letters of...

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My daughter is 17, 4 mo. away from being 18 can she decide who she wants to live with?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

It makes sense for her to finish high school in KY. When she turns 18 she can live wherever she wants as she is an adult. Is she going to...

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Can the president of a sub-chapter s corp, who controls the corporate finances, write business checks for personal expenses?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

I would characterized these payments as unauthorized loans by the corporation to the individual and demand repayment. If they are carried as loans...

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Should I meet with the defense lawyer if I am the victim of an assault incident?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 10, 2010

Let the DA know. Many times a witness meets with both sides to discuss their testimony. It might help the attorney recommend a plea deal. It...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

What kind of evidence does the court allow?

Is it wise or even possible to refinance a house jointly as a couple prior to a divorce in order to pull out money from equity?

Can I change my first and middle name Even if i have old traffic ticket with a payment plan with courts Or must i finish paying.

What are my rights as a tenant?

In civil case, will a sworn written testimony enter under "exception" if

My brother and i own property together which has no mortgage. he wants to secure a personal loan using the property as equity

Rights over deceased girlfriend's house.

My daughter is 17, 4 mo. away from being 18 can she decide who she wants to live with?

Can the president of a sub-chapter s corp, who controls the corporate finances, write business checks for personal expenses?

Should I meet with the defense lawyer if I am the victim of an assault incident?