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I rented out one bedroom in my home recently in California and I charged the person $80 for cleaning fee. I told the person ...

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You can ignore the letter. No one in their right mind will waste time pursuing $80.00. The response given is not intended to create, nor does...

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I am a stay at home mom to our two kids, age 2 and 4. My husband wants 50% custody and works full time. Is that possible?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

Courts generally try to give custody to the parent best able to take care of the kids. If his plan is a sitter and your plan is yourself, the...

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My spouse died after 19 yrs of marriage. He made his Daughter his benefactor and left me with nothing but 160.000 in debit.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

Legally, you are entitled to half the community property. You are also responsible for half the community property debt. You need to see a...

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I live in California, I have been in this rental for 3yrs, and being forclosed and put on public auction this week.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You should not pay the management company this month. They may not be entitled to the funds. The new owner has to give you 90 days notice of...

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Do I need to pay the Relenting fee in cash?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

If the agreement has a $1500 penalty for early termination, just move out. Let them go after you for the $1500. It is a small claims lawsuit and...

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Can we evict our son's exwife alone even if they co-habit our rental together?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

Don't complicate things and end up making an enemy. She is the mother of your grandchildren. What happens to your relationship with them if she...

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My husband placed money from the sale of his parents home in an account in both our names. Am I entitled to half in our divorce?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

My colleague is correct. The inheritance WAS separate property. By putting it into a joint account there is now a rebuttable presumption that the...

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My dad has his wages garnished $600 out of his $1500 pension every month. He never sees hes kids and they are 23 and 26 years

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

The arrears has nothing to do with the age of the children. It is a debt that he did not pay and that he owes. If the $600 garnishment is too...

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Workers' Comp Settlement. Compromise and Release Agreement. Who is the "applicant"?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You are the applicant. The check is yours to do with what you want. Just make sure there are no medical or legal liens on the settlement...

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If a tenant abandoned the place without telling the landlord, how can landlord check his property

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2009

You have the legal right to go in and inspect. If she left items there you should store them for a period of time while you attempt to contact...

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I rented out one bedroom in my home recently in California and I charged the person $80 for cleaning fee. I told the person ...

I am a stay at home mom to our two kids, age 2 and 4. My husband wants 50% custody and works full time. Is that possible?

My spouse died after 19 yrs of marriage. He made his Daughter his benefactor and left me with nothing but 160.000 in debit.

I live in California, I have been in this rental for 3yrs, and being forclosed and put on public auction this week.

Do I need to pay the Relenting fee in cash?

Can we evict our son's exwife alone even if they co-habit our rental together?

My husband placed money from the sale of his parents home in an account in both our names. Am I entitled to half in our divorce?

My dad has his wages garnished $600 out of his $1500 pension every month. He never sees hes kids and they are 23 and 26 years

Workers' Comp Settlement. Compromise and Release Agreement. Who is the "applicant"?

If a tenant abandoned the place without telling the landlord, how can landlord check his property