Questions answered by Steven Alan Fink

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Can my ex get joint custody if he's never been in my daughter's whole life?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

Her father has a legal right to be in her life, whether you want him there or not. The court will make whatever custody arrangements are in the...

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Can a hard-money lender simply take possession of property rather than sell it when borrower is in default?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

If the lender and borrower agree the borrower can just transfer title to the lender in return for cancellation of the loan. If there is no...

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Cotenant problem

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

You can sue him for his fair share, even if he left the country. You would then have a judgment against him if he came back. The response given...

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I have a personal loan with an ex and he's listed as the cosigner. I am the only one paying right now. Doesn't he have to help?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

You can sue him for his fair share. If his share is $7500 or less you can sue in small claims court. The response given is not intended to...

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I notified the courts myself out of fear of beaking the law. What do I do now? And will I lose this case??

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

You should file a motion asking for court permission to move. In your motion explain your conversation with the dad and why you moved. On the...

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Am I obligated to pay my lawyer if i discontinue his services

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

If he is on an hourly, you can terminate him and not owe him anything after the termination. Until you terminate him, he is entitled to be paid...

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Can I go back to court to request changes before the divorce judgment is filed?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

You can make your own proposed judgment, and even negotiate the language with the attorney. If you are not happy or beleive that the language...

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How does Retirement and Social Security impact on alimony payments to a former spouse?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

The garnishment was limited to that one employer. However, despite your retirement you continue to owe her the same amount of support unless and...

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Do I have a case aganist a previous employer?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

She is libelling you by falsely telling these previous employers that you stole money. You can sue her for libel, but you have to prove your...

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If I give an heir a promissiory note for real property, How do I know what it will utimately sell for.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 20, 2009

You don't. You can value the property at the time the note is given. If property goes up in value, the heir loses. If it goes down in value, the...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Can my ex get joint custody if he's never been in my daughter's whole life?

Can a hard-money lender simply take possession of property rather than sell it when borrower is in default?

Cotenant problem

I have a personal loan with an ex and he's listed as the cosigner. I am the only one paying right now. Doesn't he have to help?

I notified the courts myself out of fear of beaking the law. What do I do now? And will I lose this case??

Am I obligated to pay my lawyer if i discontinue his services

Can I go back to court to request changes before the divorce judgment is filed?

How does Retirement and Social Security impact on alimony payments to a former spouse?

Do I have a case aganist a previous employer?

If I give an heir a promissiory note for real property, How do I know what it will utimately sell for.