Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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If a police officer names by name and title the reporter of suspected child abuse in the arrest affidavit is it illegal?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

Many professions are legally required to report cases of suspected child abuse. Doctors and teachers are two of them. Publishing this information...

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Can my I leave San Diego with my daughter away from her father, where I will have free rent and childcare?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

CA has jurisdiction over your daughter. If you move to AZ without an agreement with the father, he can file for custody and visitation in CA. My...

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After 9 years of employment, i got terminated. And got denied my unemployment insurance. Dont i pay for this when employed? Help

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

You are entitled to unemployment unless you were terminated for cause. You have a right to appeal your denial of UI to the EDD. There are time...

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Is a real estate developer (debtor) that has been foreclosed upon obligated to provide all engineering work to the lender?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

Both of my colleagues may be incorrect. You need to look at the loan documents and see if they give the lendere a security interest in the...

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Can a poor performance evaluation be done without any data to back it? Thanks, Sherri in Ca

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

You have a legal right to review your personnel file and refute anything in there. In addition, giving you a poor review because of a relationship...

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Can you still default them if they answer after the 31st day?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

I will break the tie between my colleagues. Ms. Koslyn is correct. The demurrer beat your default to the filing window. Therefore, you need to...

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As the executor of a trust and will, can I take back a gift that has already been given out in California?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

My colleague is correct. You lost control of the gift when you distributed it. The item that was borrowed can be recovered through a suit for...

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Do I have to pay any income tax on inheritance money?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

My colleague is correct. The tax, if any, is paid by the estate of the deceased. You do not pay tax on the inheritance. The response given is...

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$400 Civil Demand Letter

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

There are many questions on Avvo regarding this fact pattern. The general consensus is that these letters are sent to scare the shoplifting...

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Can we cancel a filed separation with a pending hearing?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2010

You can file a Request for Dismissal of the Petition and call the clerk to take the hearing off calendar. The response given is not intended to...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

If a police officer names by name and title the reporter of suspected child abuse in the arrest affidavit is it illegal?

Can my I leave San Diego with my daughter away from her father, where I will have free rent and childcare?

After 9 years of employment, i got terminated. And got denied my unemployment insurance. Dont i pay for this when employed? Help

Is a real estate developer (debtor) that has been foreclosed upon obligated to provide all engineering work to the lender?

Can a poor performance evaluation be done without any data to back it? Thanks, Sherri in Ca

Can you still default them if they answer after the 31st day?

As the executor of a trust and will, can I take back a gift that has already been given out in California?

Do I have to pay any income tax on inheritance money?

$400 Civil Demand Letter

Can we cancel a filed separation with a pending hearing?