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What can I expect at a Hearing on Claim of Exemption?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

She will claim she needs all the funds to pay for the necessities of life. Look at her claim of exemption and compare it to the financial...

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Can she be considered 'bought out'?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

She is not bought out and name will not be taken off title except as part of overall judgment or settlement. You certainly have a community...

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Case Management Conference? What is this

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

This is a scheduling hearing. Court wants to know about service problems, discovery issues, possible mediation or arbitration. You are required...

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My husband is in UK and is evading service. Is it legal for UK process server to photo id him-leave papers at his feet?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

You can serve any adult living at the relatives house and tell the relative what the papers are. Then, mail the papers to your husband at the...

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Can Respondent attach a Child support request with my response of divorce?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

Yes. If you look at the Form Response FL-120, item 10 addresses child support. See weblink. Also check out the self-help center if you are not...

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Who gets to keep engagement ring ? In California

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

She does not get to keep wedding ring. You have chance of getting engagement ring back under Civil Code Section 1590 if court deems it just. It...

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I am recently a California resident and am making a new will. I want to have two witnesses sign to make it valid.

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

Witnesses can live anywhere. However, at time of signing they have to witness your signature. Below is magic language that will work to make the...

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Can a collection agency/bank add interest or fees to my second mortgage debt in California?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

Don't believe him. Your debt bears interest at the agreed upon rate of the second mortgage, even if it was written off. Otherwise, it would bear...

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Hi, I was let go yesterday. Can I file for unemployment now or do I need to wait to either sign agreement or file a case?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

You can file for unemployment. It does not preclude you from doing anything else. As far as wrongful termination is concerned, CA is an at-will...

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My ex doesn't let me to take our child out of the country, even though the court order says I can do it. What can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

You need to go to court and get an order compelling her to turn the passport over to you so that you can go on the trip with the child. The...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

What can I expect at a Hearing on Claim of Exemption?

Can she be considered 'bought out'?

Case Management Conference? What is this

My husband is in UK and is evading service. Is it legal for UK process server to photo id him-leave papers at his feet?

Can Respondent attach a Child support request with my response of divorce?

Who gets to keep engagement ring ? In California

I am recently a California resident and am making a new will. I want to have two witnesses sign to make it valid.

Can a collection agency/bank add interest or fees to my second mortgage debt in California?

Hi, I was let go yesterday. Can I file for unemployment now or do I need to wait to either sign agreement or file a case?

My ex doesn't let me to take our child out of the country, even though the court order says I can do it. What can I do?