Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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My wife is keeping my child from me..

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

You need to consult an attorney familiar with international laws regarding child abduction. Patricia E. Apy is the attorney who successfully...

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Am I responsible for my husbands credit card debt in Ca. if I did not sign? He left some assets.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

Yes. Community property is responsible to pay community debt. His estate should pay the debt before you receive your portion. The response...

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Do I have a valid case in small claims court?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

You can't sue for the $214 because you would have had to pay it anyway because the window needed to be fixed. While you can go to small claims for...

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What consequences can a 20 year old man starting the police academy have by dating a 15 year old girl?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

Not all dating leads to sex. However, to the extent it does (and we know this will get there), there are criminal penalties for statutory rape,...

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I live in a studio apartment. The landlord pays for all utilities and phone serivce. Can the listen to my phone conversations?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

They cannot legally listen. It sounds like your phone calls go through a switchboard. The operator is required to connect you and hang up so she...

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Should my brother have his child support reevaluated if 1) he is now retired from the military & 2) his ex-wife is now married?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

He should. The are violating a visitation order and can be held in contempt. If his income has decreased he may be entitled to reduce child...

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Can I get an order changed so I receive child support instead of paying it?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

Usually the higher earning spouse pays support. If you increase your custody % you can decrease child support. 100% custody would enable you to...

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Can I legally terminate my lease because I'm unemployed and my wife cannot afford the rent?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

No. You are still liable on the lease. No money is not grounds for breaching the lease. The response given is not intended to create, nor does...

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I have been married for 10 years to my best friend it has not been conventional marriage. He was married before and it ended

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

No. You committed insurance fraud with the help of your best friend and now you want to steal his assets! A court will not look favorably on your...

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I was called by a debt collector wanting to collect on a bill over 16 years old. They are calling me everyday.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2009

Tell them the debt is barred by the statute of limitations and if they call you again they are violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

My wife is keeping my child from me..

Am I responsible for my husbands credit card debt in Ca. if I did not sign? He left some assets.

Do I have a valid case in small claims court?

What consequences can a 20 year old man starting the police academy have by dating a 15 year old girl?

I live in a studio apartment. The landlord pays for all utilities and phone serivce. Can the listen to my phone conversations?

Should my brother have his child support reevaluated if 1) he is now retired from the military & 2) his ex-wife is now married?

Can I get an order changed so I receive child support instead of paying it?

Can I legally terminate my lease because I'm unemployed and my wife cannot afford the rent?

I have been married for 10 years to my best friend it has not been conventional marriage. He was married before and it ended

I was called by a debt collector wanting to collect on a bill over 16 years old. They are calling me everyday.