Questions answered by Stephen Clark Harkess

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Motion to set aside a default judgement.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

The statute of limitations is an affirmative defense that can be waived. When you do not respond and a default has entered, you have waived the...

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What do you call it when an ex spouse uses a previously held joint account after the decree states not to do so? Is it fraud?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

This is one of the, relatively rare, cases in which I would advise you to file a punitive contempt action. You should also ensure that the credit...

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I'm retired Army and spent $10K of my GI Bill to a school i believe was a fraudulant academy -COAGS in Mesa, Colorado. Litigate?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

To be blunt, what makes you think the unlicensed instructor who is currently embroiled in multiple lawsuits has any money to pay a judgment even if...

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How can I make sure someone can't and won't take my house?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Well, no one will try to steal her FHA loan. Taking debt belonging to someone else would be doing them a favor. That's not likely to happen. If...

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The mother of my child has filed for allocation of parental rights and is not letting me or my family see my son.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

You need to participate in the court process or you can expect to receive nothing. You can seek temporary orders so you can get parenting time set...

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As a home buyer, can a seller refuse to ignore the home inspection repair list even if the problems require the house to be up t

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Unless the seller agrees to make repairs as part of the inspection resolution they can certainly ignore the list. You have an inspection...

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A co-worker made threatening remarks against me by screaming "you don't know me!!!" This co-worker has a history of physical

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

I'm not certain that what you have quoted is actually a threat, but there is no harm in reporting it to the police. They will take a report and...

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My ex boyfriend abuser and I work for the same employer. He tried to run me down with his vehicle just outside of work. I have a

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

If you are seeking protection from this person at your workplace, you will probably want to inform HR about the restraining order. Without that...

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I want to have a nationwide consumer class-action suit filed against a very large nationwide retailer.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Fee sharing and referral fees are both prohibited in Colorado and in most states. Perhaps you could find a law firm who would hire you as a...

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Is there a way to require my mortgage co to report payments to credit bureau? Primary res errantly included in BR.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

It's not just that the lender is not required to report to credit bureaus. The lender is not ALLOWED to report payments to the credit bureau. To...

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Motion to set aside a default judgement.

What do you call it when an ex spouse uses a previously held joint account after the decree states not to do so? Is it fraud?

I'm retired Army and spent $10K of my GI Bill to a school i believe was a fraudulant academy -COAGS in Mesa, Colorado. Litigate?

How can I make sure someone can't and won't take my house?

The mother of my child has filed for allocation of parental rights and is not letting me or my family see my son.

As a home buyer, can a seller refuse to ignore the home inspection repair list even if the problems require the house to be up t

A co-worker made threatening remarks against me by screaming "you don't know me!!!" This co-worker has a history of physical

My ex boyfriend abuser and I work for the same employer. He tried to run me down with his vehicle just outside of work. I have a

I want to have a nationwide consumer class-action suit filed against a very large nationwide retailer.

Is there a way to require my mortgage co to report payments to credit bureau? Primary res errantly included in BR.