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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Estate Planning and Family Law for Florida on
Q: i added my son to my home deed about 10 years ago

i would like to remove him ...can it be done?

Nina Whitehurst
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answered on Nov 22, 2024

Removing him from the deed will require his signatures. This is exactly why I advise my clients never to “add” children to their deeds. This is a classic do-it-yourself estate planning mistake that might conceivably cost you way more than you would have spent on proper estate planning. If your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: In NY State, Can a homeowner sale a house without disclosing that an addition has been built half over the septic tank.
Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Building an addition over a septic tank would likely be considered a material defect that should be disclosed. New York law provides sellers with an alternative to completing the Property Condition Disclosure Statement. Sellers can opt to pay a $500 credit to the buyer at closing instead of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: do I owe my exwife half the car and security deposit (we rent) ? not divorced yet. they are cheating, NJ. please help

my spouse left me after 10 years, just walked out flew around the world in 30 day to someone else, they were talking before it ended. not sure if that matters, we aren't divorced yet.

we rent, I told her to take whatever she wante in apt, I gave her one of the cars, it was old, she... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

Marital assets and debts are considered in the equitable division of a marital estate. In New Jersey, the statute governing the equitable division of marital property in divorce cases is found in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. This statute outlines the guidelines for the division of assets and liabilities in... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: If I own 2 companies, can I have employees work 8 hours in one and part time in the other? Same location.

We have 2 companies located in the same building. Can they work for one full time and part time for the other, the same day? Technically, doing 12 hours with 2 different companies.

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Yes, you can have the same employee work at two of your locations. The issue will be whether they will need to be paid overtime after they work 8 hours in a workday or 40 hours a workweek. That issue will be resolved by looking at the type of work, the level of control by you of the two... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: If I own 2 companies, can I have employees work 8 hours in one and part time in the other? Same location.

We have 2 companies located in the same building. Can they work for one full time and part time for the other, the same day? Technically, doing 12 hours with 2 different companies.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You will likely be sued for multiple wage and hour violations, including but not limited to unpaid overtime, meal and rest break violations, wage statement penalties, etc., unless there is a great deal of separation between the companies. The corporate form is not enough.

If the companies...
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1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: If I gave my bf my banking info and he transferred himself money can I do anything about that

When we were dating I used to have him transfer money for me all the time he did all my banking since we broke up I see money went to his account and I didn’t do it would I have a case or should I just leave it alone

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Whether you have a case depends on more facts than presented here. His defense would be, of course, that you gave him your banking information, and who's to say, besides you now, that he couldn't transfer money to himself?

Best practice in the future would be to only allow access...
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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: could I be reported for copyright?

If I sold t-shirts with the words "SAD DAD CLUB" or "SAD DADS CLUB" printed on them but the words "SAD DAD" are trademarked for use on t-shirts, could I be reported for copyright?

Sean Goodwin
Sean Goodwin
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You are asking for a complicated legal opinion, which most attorneys will not provide unless you are a client. If you would like a detailed answer to your question, please hire a competent trademark attorney.

The test for trademark infringement is "likelihood of confusion."...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: What type of motion should be filed to protect my daughter?

My ex-wife is expecting a child in two months. Our daughter who is seven is not allowed to be alone with her boyfriend via our court order. I want know if there a motion I can file to prevent my ex wife from leaving our daughter in the hands of someone not verified

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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Nov 21, 2024

What does leaving your daughter in the hands of someone not verified mean? Do you want a court order that your daughter may not be left in the care of any third party without your agreement? You can certainly ask for such a court order, but whether you will get such relief depends on what kind of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I won a tow hearing and won the appeal. Can I sue for time missed working and stress/ medical.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Ordinarily, mental anguish damages are not recoverable for temporarily being deprived of the use of personal property like a motor vehicle.

It would be very difficult to prove that the temporary deprivation of your motor vehicle was a proximate cause of missed time from work unless you can...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: My son and I were in a wreck earlier this year. We have a current case that’s trying to be resolved.

I was told his settlement will be held by the court since he’s a minor (4). Is there anyway around that?

Jeffrey G. Blackwell
Jeffrey G. Blackwell
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Great question. Alabama law provides several protections to minors in personal injury cases. First, the statute of limitations (time period in which we must file a case) for a minor does not run until the child reaches the age of majority (adulthood). That gives the minor time to make his or her... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Can my son's father make me drive hundreds of miles or even out of state for his sport event?

So my order states that I have take my son to his sport event this was made when my son had jujutsu and was a 20 mins drive so my son's father now put him in wrestling a new sport which I was fine with his father went to send me the schedule and I stated to him that I had no problem getting... View More

James W. Kraayeveld
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answered on Nov 21, 2024

Life changes and amendments to parenting time orders are common. In an ideal world, when you discussed the wrestling enrollment, you would have agreed to enrolling him with the stipulation that you'll amend the order to include a limit to how much you will drive to sporting events. At this... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I received papers from a fake custody lawsuit from my ex husband, whom I have a restraining order against.

Is it a violation of the restraining order? I prepared a full counterclaim, but then I called the family court and there was nothing filed. He faked a lawsuit to communicate with me, wrote a lot of absurd things. Is it harassment?

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

Yes this is harassment which is a violation of the restraining order. Do you have a Temporary Restraining Order(TRO) or a Final Restraining Order (FRO)? If you have an only a TRO you need to to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I received papers from a fake custody lawsuit from my ex husband, whom I have a restraining order against.

Is it a violation of the restraining order? I prepared a full counterclaim, but then I called the family court and there was nothing filed. He faked a lawsuit to communicate with me, wrote a lot of absurd things. Is it harassment?

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Nov 21, 2024

The fact that the court system has told you that it does not have his application in the system (at this moment) does not mean that his application is a fake.

Presuming that he legitimately filed an application but failed to pay the filing fee or failed in any of a million other ways, the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: What probate form do i need to use when im the only heir left alive to my parents property?

I have no sisters and my only brother died recently. He had no children and was never married. He lived at my moms house which is still in her name. She passed away a few years ago and my father passed long ago. There was no will. I need to get her property transfered to me. Its all bought and paid... View More

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James Clifton
answered on Nov 20, 2024

Depending on how long ago your mother died, you may be able to file an affidavit that shows you as the only heir which would allow you to manage the property and sell it. If that is not an option, you can file for no administration necessary with the probate court since you are the only heir. Once... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property on
Q: Im looking to start a fashion market place, and i like the name "modella". Can i use this name + get it trademarked?

I would like to trademark mainly in the US and Europe, maybe even international. I just need clairfication if the trademark is possible to get.

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Nov 20, 2024

There are US registrations for MODELLA used on software in class 009, and on travel bags in class 018, but not for apparel in class 025 or store services in class 035. Most likely this mark can be registered for the uses you propose.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: i got a handi cap ticket in my apartments for parking in handicap but the management told me i could park there because

apts just open and we didnt have parking set and towing yet and they were doing the gates and the lines were being re done and would change including handicap what can i do to get money back after car ws booted and made to pay to get it off

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 20, 2024

If the apartment management had your car towed, you should ask the individual who gave you permission to park in the handicap space to pay any expenses you incurred in reliance upon what he/she told you.

If the towing company towed your car without authorization, you could probably sue the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Terminating a lease

If the landlord wants to terminate the lease, how many days notice and does it have to be in writing and laws when the person is a senior citizen

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon
answered on Nov 20, 2024

The answer to your question should be included within the rental contract that you both should've signed. As a rule, most rental contracts have a 30-day advance notice clause for termination of the lease.

If the landlord/landlady attempts to evict, and the leasee is an senior citizen,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Puerto Rico on
Q: Hello. Is there a way I can file a small claim against an LLC registered and located in Puerto Rico?

I am an owner of a small trade business, located in Texas. My business sold goods to a company from Puerto Rico that failed to pay. As of now, it is 1-year payment delay, when originally agreed terms were net 30. The company in Puerto Rico doesn't respond to phone calls and emails. Payment... View More

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon
answered on Nov 20, 2024

There is an expedient way to collect an outstanding debt by presenting the debt before the Municipal Court of the city where the debtor resides or operates. Along with a copy of the contract and corresponding invoice, the creditor must also attest as to the attempts made to collect. As a rule, your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: So the judge can set the amount of bail to what he wants. Is There's no legal limit??

Is there not a certain amount

Madolyn García Falone
Madolyn García Falone
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Bail is set using various guidelines, which vary a bit between jurisdictions. The bail amount has to be reasonable when considered in light of the severity of the crime, but bail will also be higher if the defendant has a substantial criminal history, especially one that includes bail jumping. Bail... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: If a given company wants their employees to wear a jacket with their logo on it only, do they have to provide the jacket

I work at a car wash in Texas, this company does not want the logo on our uniforms covered up and wants them always showing. They recently told us that we are not allowed to wear a hoodie underneath our uniforms (long sleeves permitted only). With that, we cannot wear a jacket without the company... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 20, 2024

The employer must either supply the uniform or provide notice to the employee of a third party vendor from which it can be obtained. An employer may deduct the reasonable cost of the uniform as well as cleaning costs from an employee's paycheck as long as doing so does not reduce the... View More

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