Questions answered by Andy I Chen

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What sanctions can be ordered against me if I don't respond to discovery requests in an unlawful detainer case?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, Failing to respond to discoveries could expose you to a variety of sanctions, including fines, jail for contempt, or adverse instructions...

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I just found out i have a 3 year old son what are the steps i should take to be able to have joint physical custody of my son

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, You'd have to go to court and file a petition for visitation. You'd most likely have to prove that you are the biological father too -- I've...

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Does partnership status exist where 4 individuals own an 10 unit multi-family rental income property?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, You guys are a general partnership because you've engaged in a profit-making venture together. In addition, the 4 of you have done...

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If I marry my boyfriend how can I not be responsible for any of his debts? Do I need to get a special form?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, California is a community property state. If you and your BF marry, the property (e.g. cars each of you own now) you bring to the marriage...

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I was told I am a fleeing felon, searched found nothing. Can it be from me leaving state with my daughter if I am unmarried?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, It could be several things. You could owe money (e.g. child support) or taxes. You could have had a traffic citation or civil infraction of...

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On form ch-100 #2 can I put 3 names to be restrained?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, It depends on what the court in your area will accept. In San Jose, the court clerk's won't accept multiple names on a single CH-100...

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I believe i am id theft victim and now have attorneys calling me about I need an attorney to call them about money I owe???

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, Your facts are a bit hard to understand, but I googled the phone number and there appears to be a big scam component to what's going on. See...

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Once evicted, how long does a storage company hold your belongings before they sell them?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Hi, I am not sure if there is a NY state law on this, but I would guess that the contract you signed with the storage place would say how long...

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Is it legal for a plaintiff to translate, by himself, a document he is using as proof at California Small Claims Court

Andy's answer | Answered on November 04, 2012

I agree with Neil -- small claims courts don't follow strict rules on things like evidence, but the judge there might deem your translation to be...

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Should I form a trust to hold my real-estate investment properties in California & Massachusetts?

Andy's answer | Answered on November 04, 2012

Hi, Why do you want to use a trust to hold the property? Most clients I've had who hold rental property in trusts do so for estate planning...

Andy I Chen's Answers (762)

What sanctions can be ordered against me if I don't respond to discovery requests in an unlawful detainer case?

I just found out i have a 3 year old son what are the steps i should take to be able to have joint physical custody of my son

Does partnership status exist where 4 individuals own an 10 unit multi-family rental income property?

If I marry my boyfriend how can I not be responsible for any of his debts? Do I need to get a special form?

I was told I am a fleeing felon, searched found nothing. Can it be from me leaving state with my daughter if I am unmarried?

On form ch-100 #2 can I put 3 names to be restrained?

I believe i am id theft victim and now have attorneys calling me about I need an attorney to call them about money I owe???

Once evicted, how long does a storage company hold your belongings before they sell them?

Is it legal for a plaintiff to translate, by himself, a document he is using as proof at California Small Claims Court

Should I form a trust to hold my real-estate investment properties in California & Massachusetts?