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Where did violation take place, which cities police department is responsible for enforcing our custody orders?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

Call Burlingame PD. They should take a report, provided you can show them a court order for custody. The police report itself is just evidence,...

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What does the law say about a landlord charging "repairs" to tenants after move out (California), and adding expenses?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

You're only liable for damage above and beyond normal wear and tear. Owning an asset of any kind that gets used inherently means that asset will...

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Hi, I wanted to know how to change my divorce to a legal separation, no judgement filed.

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

You can't. Your husband filed so the case is his. Unless he wants to, there isn't a way for respondent to change the case to a separation....

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My ex husband owes me over 15 thousand in back child support. It's court ordered and he will not pay. How do I get the money??

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

Do you have a case open with Riverside County DCSS? If so, they should be able to work with their counterparts in Florida to collect on your ex...

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Must landlord provide an estimate with the itemized statement within 21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

It is technically not okay, but in practice, the "by the 21st day" rule is extremely flexible. As long as it is not hugely late (e.g. 6 months...

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Can I obtain an emergency order to terminate parental rights?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

Assuming that you could seek an order terminating his parental rights, you would have to justify the emergency nature of the order you're seeking....

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Do weeknds count when given a five day notice

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

I assume you lost your eviction case and the 5 day notice is the sheriff's notice to vacate. If so, weekends do count . The days start the day...

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How to get international General power of Attorney?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

The short answer is yes, you can do a power of attorney for use in other countries. The longer answer is that the process may be somewhat...

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What can I do to be compensated for a tree that fell from .my neighbors property and totaled both of my cars in my driveway?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

If his insurance won't cover it and he won't pay you voluntarily, then you have to sue. Depending on how much the damage is, you may be able to sue...

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Will a judge give me one of our cars even though both are in my husbands name?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 20, 2016

There's no way to know. as the answer can be very fact dependent. What I have often seen judges do in divorce cases regarding cars is (a) recognize...

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Where did violation take place, which cities police department is responsible for enforcing our custody orders?

What does the law say about a landlord charging "repairs" to tenants after move out (California), and adding expenses?

Hi, I wanted to know how to change my divorce to a legal separation, no judgement filed.

My ex husband owes me over 15 thousand in back child support. It's court ordered and he will not pay. How do I get the money??

Must landlord provide an estimate with the itemized statement within 21 calendar days after the tenant has vacated the premises?

Can I obtain an emergency order to terminate parental rights?

Do weeknds count when given a five day notice

How to get international General power of Attorney?

What can I do to be compensated for a tree that fell from .my neighbors property and totaled both of my cars in my driveway?

Will a judge give me one of our cars even though both are in my husbands name?