Questions answered by J Christopher Minor

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Is it against tax law or is it considered tax fraud if I file head of household instead of married filing separate?

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

As indicated by the other response, you probably are eligible. You might want to review the situation with your tax advisor and/or review the IRS...

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Is it legal for my landlord to keep money from my security deposit for "carpet cleaning and professional cleaning?"

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

I agree with Mr. Baldock, and suggest you make demand for return of the balance, and perhaps remind the landlord of the ability to recover attorney...

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New LL (owner) won't give us info for us to pay rent. No address, bank, acct., etc. Trying to get us to default. what to we do

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

Offering to pay the new owner and providing a means for them to collect the check probably eliminates the ability to evict you for nonpayment. ...

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Does a 6-year old boy need to have a separate room/bed from his father?

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

This is an issue which can be considered by the court; how if affects the decision will depend on the totality of circumstances.

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Are credit card statements considered hearsay in Oregon?

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

They may well be business records, and therefore not hearsay, although proper authentication is a condition for admission. But for what purpose...

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Need Help w/ Hostile Work Environment, Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination & Harassment & Slander

J's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

Whether you have a claim depends on all of the circumstances of the problem. It might be worth while for you to make an appointment with an...

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If il sue for defamation of character what will get from those people? Or it will just taught them a lesson? Advice please

J's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

Certainly they are guilty of defamation, based on your explanation of what happened. But, do they have any money? Even if you can show damages...

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I was able to get an emergency guardian and conservator for my elderly Mother back in July of this year.

J's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

The conservator should be able to use your mother's funds to take action to protect her assets. Use of the power of attorney, given that there was...

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I have a client who I don't trust. Now they are requesting a w9. I'm I required to give them my SSN?

J's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

You might also want to get some legal advice as to whether you have a right to shut down their web site for failure to pay.

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I was fired from my machinist job on Aug 13 2012, due to No fault of my own.

J's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

You may also have a whistle blower's claim for wrongful termination.

J Christopher Minor's Answers (2547)

Is it against tax law or is it considered tax fraud if I file head of household instead of married filing separate?

Is it legal for my landlord to keep money from my security deposit for "carpet cleaning and professional cleaning?"

New LL (owner) won't give us info for us to pay rent. No address, bank, acct., etc. Trying to get us to default. what to we do

Does a 6-year old boy need to have a separate room/bed from his father?

Are credit card statements considered hearsay in Oregon?

Need Help w/ Hostile Work Environment, Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination & Harassment & Slander

If il sue for defamation of character what will get from those people? Or it will just taught them a lesson? Advice please

I was able to get an emergency guardian and conservator for my elderly Mother back in July of this year.

I have a client who I don't trust. Now they are requesting a w9. I'm I required to give them my SSN?

I was fired from my machinist job on Aug 13 2012, due to No fault of my own.