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If a gift is given from parent to child (adult) and gift is auctioned resulting a net profit, can parent ask for profit of sale?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

Once the gift is given the recipient can do anything they want with it, including sell it at a profit or give it away for nothing. The sibling...

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Appear for summons for credit card debt after negotiated payment plan with collection attorney?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

Part of your negotiation with the attorney on the payment plan should have been to put the lawsuit on hold while payments are being made. Call the...

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Do i have to file for a legal separation before i leave my husband in sc?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

Normally, yes. speak to a family law attorney in your area and see why they would or would not recommend filing before you move out. The...

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My parents are giving me a home, i need to know how to go about changing it over to my name from theirs.

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

You can have them sign a grant deed transferring title to you now. If you rent it out and have positive cash flow your husband will have no claim...

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My ex-husband is preventing the fililng of the final divorce decree. What can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

In CA when a person refuses to obey a court order we can generally file an Order to Show Cause re Contempt. The judge can fine the disobedient...

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What is the first step in attempting to retrieve 'overdue' dues from members of an HOA? Lien or report to credit bureau, or?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

Start with a demand letter from the Board. Let them know if payment is not made in 10 days the Board will pursue its legal remedies against the...

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After court has finalized their decision in Child support moidfication, can you object to their decision?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

She can file a motion to modify support based on new facts. She can file a Motion to Set Aside the Ruling under Code of Civil Procedure 473 on the...

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Serving Defendant

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

You can document your efforts to find the defendant and then file a Motion for Leave to Serve by Publication under CCP 415.50 The response given...

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Can a bank come after any of your money when they short sell your house or foreclose?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

No. CA has what is called an anti-deficiency statute. If they nonjudicially foreclose on any real property they cannot go after you personally...

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Can you ask for rent when your not paying mortgage

Steven's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

Legally you still owe rent. If you stop paying rent owner can still serve you with a 3 day notice to pay or quit. If you don't pay they can file...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

If a gift is given from parent to child (adult) and gift is auctioned resulting a net profit, can parent ask for profit of sale?

Appear for summons for credit card debt after negotiated payment plan with collection attorney?

Do i have to file for a legal separation before i leave my husband in sc?

My parents are giving me a home, i need to know how to go about changing it over to my name from theirs.

My ex-husband is preventing the fililng of the final divorce decree. What can I do?

What is the first step in attempting to retrieve 'overdue' dues from members of an HOA? Lien or report to credit bureau, or?

After court has finalized their decision in Child support moidfication, can you object to their decision?

Serving Defendant

Can a bank come after any of your money when they short sell your house or foreclose?

Can you ask for rent when your not paying mortgage