Questions answered by Andy I Chen

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Do I need to get a judge's approval to move states?

Andy's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

I would ask the court's permission since it appears you have full custody, but the dad still has the right to some level of visitation. Moving for...

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As a landlord and after winning the eviction

Andy's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

It might depend on the county, but when I have done it, I took the judgment form that bears the judge's signature, went to the clerk's office, wait...

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What do you do when your not satisfied with the level of communication from your lawyer

Andy's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

There's not a lot you can do to change the lawyer's behavior. The lawyer is that way because it has worked for him/her in the past so he/she has no...

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How to help avoid child assessment

Andy's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

The judge probably won't notice it as your case is likely one out of hundreds the judge has on his or her plate. Your lawyer is the one to really...

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If I marry a man who has debts, will his debts become my debts too after marriage?

Andy's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

Generally not, but there are many exceptions. It is also possible that you might lose assets of yours to debt collection efforts. One common...

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I sold a truck 6 months ago, i had bought the truck new in 2005 it had many upgrades. In CA you most get a smog cert before sale

Andy's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

First, kudos for knowing that you as a seller have to smog your vehicle before you sell it. I have seen many Craigslist ads saying 'buyer must...

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Do step children have any claim to proceeds from sale of house that was purchased by mother and step dad about 25 years ago.

Andy's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Not automatically. If there was no will or trust, then the estate is going via intestate succession. Under that, only biological and adopted...

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Is it difficult to get out of a lease agreement?

Andy's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

The difficulty depends entirely on the reason. The mere fact you are separating is probably not a good enough reason to break the lease without...

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30 day notice/ Unlawful detainer

Andy's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

I agree -- the grounds for eviction here are going to be important. If you did something that triggered a 3 day notice (e.g. not paying rent), then...

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Who is liable for the property damage cost above and beyond what your insurance will cover if you don't have any money?

Andy's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

If you caused an accident and you don't have enough insurance, then yes, you're responsible for the difference. Doing the divorce thing would not...

Andy I Chen's Answers (762)

Do I need to get a judge's approval to move states?

As a landlord and after winning the eviction

What do you do when your not satisfied with the level of communication from your lawyer

How to help avoid child assessment

If I marry a man who has debts, will his debts become my debts too after marriage?

I sold a truck 6 months ago, i had bought the truck new in 2005 it had many upgrades. In CA you most get a smog cert before sale

Do step children have any claim to proceeds from sale of house that was purchased by mother and step dad about 25 years ago.

Is it difficult to get out of a lease agreement?

30 day notice/ Unlawful detainer

Who is liable for the property damage cost above and beyond what your insurance will cover if you don't have any money?