Questions answered by Thomas Anthony Schaeffer

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Grounds to terminate remainder of lease?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

Maybe, maybe not. Check your lease agreement, if there is a mutual no assignment clause then you might have grounds to rescind or even hold the LL...

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Can an organization that runs competitions force you to pay a fee for withdrawing from the competition?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Sounds like a contract term triggered by the withdrawal. I suggest you review all your documentation and see what you agreed to.

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Thought I was divorced, so I remarried. Divorce came thru 30 days later. Now what? San Diego County.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

Agreed. The second marriage is "void" and you'd need to do it all over again. Happy times!

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I am a hotel owner and have been asked by the local police agency to hand over the keys to 10 rooms.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Wow, there are a lot of issues here and I'd love to do further research in the area. I don't think that it is a violation of your civil rights but...

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I make roughly $50K and it is increasing, wife makes $25k and is not. Married 12.5 years and have an 8 yo that will go 50/50.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer, you really need to consult an attorney in your area who can give you confidential advice. Black letter law starts...

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A friends dog has been in my care for almost 3 years now. She is an alcoholic and is now in rehab. She wants her dog back.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Even if it was a lawyer who contacted you, I think you might have a good argument that she abandoned her property. If you refuse to give it up,...

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Cost of defending wrongful eviction lawsuits.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Agree on both points. 1) lawsuits which result in trial can spiral costs, and 2) defense to an unlawful detainer action will never come close to...

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Eavesdropping - What is considered eavesdropping in California?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

In my opinion, they have no expectation of privacy and your recording, from within your home or from your doorstep, is perfectly legal.

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What legal questions to ask before entering a coparenting situation with someone who also wants to become a biological parent?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

There are a lot of things that you'd need to work through before deciding to enter into something like this with another person (stranger?). I...

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Can I subpoena a hospital for medical records of a decedent if I am a beneficiary of the decedent's estate?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

Answer: yes. There are laws which prevent you from doing that, unless you have a court case as was previously mentioned.

Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Answers (513)

Grounds to terminate remainder of lease?

Can an organization that runs competitions force you to pay a fee for withdrawing from the competition?

Thought I was divorced, so I remarried. Divorce came thru 30 days later. Now what? San Diego County.

I am a hotel owner and have been asked by the local police agency to hand over the keys to 10 rooms.

I make roughly $50K and it is increasing, wife makes $25k and is not. Married 12.5 years and have an 8 yo that will go 50/50.

A friends dog has been in my care for almost 3 years now. She is an alcoholic and is now in rehab. She wants her dog back.

Cost of defending wrongful eviction lawsuits.

Eavesdropping - What is considered eavesdropping in California?

What legal questions to ask before entering a coparenting situation with someone who also wants to become a biological parent?

Can I subpoena a hospital for medical records of a decedent if I am a beneficiary of the decedent's estate?