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I need to move out of state, 2 kids and pregnant and ex won't allow it

Ute's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

The court will look at what is the best interest of the children. Based on what you describe and the fact that the father only has a 15% time...

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Please find all of the following cases on Lexis and state whether they each are still good law (mandatory authority) and upon wh

Ute's answer | Answered on September 11, 2014

I think you may want to share more detail about your case and why you are asking about this out-of-date case. I suspect your case involves perhaps...

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Is it legal for a home loan lender to decline you because of your work commute?

Ute's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

It's not illegal to decline on that basis. I suspect the real concern of the lender is that you apply for a loan based on owner occupancy, but...

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During the foreclosure process in California should the bank help me financially to moved out

Ute's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

Are you a tenant or the owner of the property? If you are the owner you can request relocation assistance 3 different ways. First, if you could...

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If my home forclosed, am I still liable for the second?

Ute's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

What you used the money for does not determine whether you are still responsible for the second loan. What matters is whether the second loan was...

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Is it possible to end a joint tenancy without both parties agreeing.

Ute's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

Severing a joint tenancy can be done unilaterally. The act of putting your interest in the property in a trust will sever the joint tenancy if...

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I have a grant deed recorded in myname from a property owner in pre-foreclosure. Can she turnaround and sell it tosomeone else?

Ute's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

It sounds like you are the tenant of a property that went into foreclosure and you tried to buy the home from your landlord without the help of a...

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Can I still get emancipated without my mothers consent?

Ute's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

If you have not already done so, I would recommend you read the emancipation guide published by Legal Services for Children in San Francisco. I...

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Spousal Support Language and Health Insurance Languagesneeded for No Fault Uncontested Dissolution

Ute's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Not asking for support is not the same as not addressing support. Without having seen the petition and the response, it's impossible to know what...

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My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.

Ute's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

If you have POA, you owe a fiduciary duty to your father. Taking the money out of the jointly held account to protect your interests and those of...

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I need to move out of state, 2 kids and pregnant and ex won't allow it

Please find all of the following cases on Lexis and state whether they each are still good law (mandatory authority) and upon wh

Is it legal for a home loan lender to decline you because of your work commute?

During the foreclosure process in California should the bank help me financially to moved out

If my home forclosed, am I still liable for the second?

Is it possible to end a joint tenancy without both parties agreeing.

I have a grant deed recorded in myname from a property owner in pre-foreclosure. Can she turnaround and sell it tosomeone else?

Can I still get emancipated without my mothers consent?

Spousal Support Language and Health Insurance Languagesneeded for No Fault Uncontested Dissolution

My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.