Questions answered by Megan Smith Bazurto

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I have a home in the mountains and there is a pathway that I must pass in order to get access to my property.

Megan's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

How long has that pathway been used by you, others, or predecessors in interest? If that pathway is the only way to get into your house, then you...

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Are landlords required by law to change locks on door that was broken into?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

You should carefully read through your lease to determine the responsibilities of each party. Some agreements require tenants to maintain and...

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I want to waive my right for union rep. Hire an Attorney, and want to go after employer for wrongful termination, retaliation

Megan's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

I recommend that you seek the assistance of an employment attorney. He can better assist you with determining what your rights might be after...

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What are my options to make this ticket go away? Should I pay it? How many points will I lose?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

You can hire an attorney to see if the charges can be reduced to a non-point ticket, or if the court will allow you to do traffic school to avoid...

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Is a transfer of title f property legal if the spousal transfer comes afterwards?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

He definitely wants to speak with a divorce attorney. Unless the condo was purchased before their marriage and/or they signed an agreement that it...

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What do we do to get help?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

I recommend that you speak with a landlord-tenant attorney about your options for filing a civil action against our landlord/property management...

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Can they ask about age welfare and unemployment

Megan's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Are you asking whether the job you are applying to can ask whether you have been on welfare and whether you are unemployment. I don't believe they...

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Is there anything I can do to stop this eviction?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

Why were you paying the attorney's fees? Were you paying the attorney in lieu of rent? Something does not sound right. Can you please explain...

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My question is can I now claim her as a dependent on my 2015 tax return or does he still get to claim her?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

I am a little confused by the question? Are there two children? The one your ex was claiming is now 18 years of age. Are you asking whether your...

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Will we have a problem claiming a dependent child that does not reside with us?

Megan's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

If she is not willing to sign a formal written agreement about child support and so forth, you may want to petition the court for joint custody and...

Megan Smith Bazurto's Answers (196)

I have a home in the mountains and there is a pathway that I must pass in order to get access to my property.

Are landlords required by law to change locks on door that was broken into?

I want to waive my right for union rep. Hire an Attorney, and want to go after employer for wrongful termination, retaliation

What are my options to make this ticket go away? Should I pay it? How many points will I lose?

Is a transfer of title f property legal if the spousal transfer comes afterwards?

What do we do to get help?

Can they ask about age welfare and unemployment

Is there anything I can do to stop this eviction?

My question is can I now claim her as a dependent on my 2015 tax return or does he still get to claim her?

Will we have a problem claiming a dependent child that does not reside with us?