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| Business agreement | 12/20/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: Is it true that a verbal agreement for something that is more than a year are not valid. Anything ...
A: right, any contract that by its terms requires performance for more than one year must be in writing ...
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| legality of a verbal agreement | 12/19/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I'm hoping you can advise me on an issue. An ex boyfriend and I made a verbal agreement that he ...
A: yes, only certain types of agreements need to be in writing, and this is not one of them...however, ...
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| statue of limitations | 12/13/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: Is there a statue of limitation law for driving offenses.(time limit on collection of fine
A: if you've been convicted of a driving offense and the state is seeking to collect a fine from you, ...
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| private road maintenance | 12/5/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I have a property on the down side of a private road, the neighbors on the up side have directed all ...
A: well, any activity on one person's land that hinders another person's use is called a "nuisance." ...
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| bankruptcy/hospital debt | 12/2/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: last year, unknown to me a judgement was entered against me for a big hospital bill. (34,000) I ...
A: Mike: I'm not really that knowledgable about bankruptcy law, but i know almost every bankruptcy ...
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| neighbor's flowerbed and our leaking basement | 12/1/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: We have a townhouse and water leaks from the crack of the basement wall. The first thing we want to ...
A: Well if your neighbor refuses consent based on their rights in the HOA, i would suggest you file a ...
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| Employer trying to take me to collections | 11/30/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I was fired from my previous job. I live in Nebraska by the way. My last paycheck was deposited ...
A: The laws surrounding collections are murky at best, except to those lawyers that specialize in them. ...
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| can I still get a good job with a General (UHC) discharge | 11/27/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I am getting a General (UHC) from the USAF for underage drinking infractions. nothing too severe, ...
A: Asa: There is no rule or law out there that says people with criminal records or less than honorable ...
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| Will/Probate/Joint Accounts | 11/26/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I have been the primary caregiver to my aging mother since 1991. Everything is within joint accounts ...
A: Well, i'm not an absolute expert in this field, but generally yes, any kind of joint account with ...
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| foreclosure in CA | 11/13/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: If you took out an 80/20 loan with no money down, both were to purchase a home, if you foreclose, ...
A: I believe almost every state now has some sort of "anti-deficiency" statute...meaning that if a ...
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| Dirt in Baby's Formula | 10/28/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I recently purchased a can of infant formula of a brand I have used before. I noticed that in every ...
A: Yes, you should definitely consult an attorney about a lawsuit. that formula should be analyzed; if ...
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| Incorporation | 10/27/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: Martinovich, I plan on starting an acupuncture practice and a (separate private investigation ...
A: it can be under one corporation, however, i dont know if that is advisable...if one part of the ...
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| UNFAIR WORK PRACTICES | 10/25/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: FROM THE BEGINNING OF BEING CALLED FOR THIS JOB THAT I AM CURRENTLY SUFFERING THROUGH, MY ...
A: mary: Unfortunately, unless you work in a union setting or your employer is discriminating against ...
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| Living With Boyfriend | 10/24/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: My name is not on the house, we aren't married but we have joint checking that all of our bills and ...
A: This is a difficult question to anwer in this forum. Laws are different from state to state. I ...
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| Mineral Rights Valuation in Colorado | 10/19/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: I am a Colorado Realtor with a new client that owns both surface and mineral rights to his property ...
A: Try this search for a Colorado attorney who specializes in mineral rights issues: ...
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| Collection lawsuit | 10/18/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I was served with papers to appear in court for a lawsuit from a creditor(not original creditor)for ...
A: your creditor commenced a lawsuit against you. You need one of two things: Proof of some sort of ...
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| help | 10/17/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I'm 16 and I'll be 17 in December of this year and this guy and I really want to be together it's ...
A: The following link shows the age of consent for every state. I can tell you that any physical ...
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| Legal Conundrum | 10/16/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: My better half an I were thinking of starting a business in Indianapolis, couples counseling from ...
A: You should check with the professional organizations in the state of indiana. Here is a search that ...
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| Verbal agreement | 10/9/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: We were sending our son to a private school. We had signed an agreement to pay so much a month. When ...
A: Tucker, You should speak directly with an attorney and also continue to try to work it out directly ...
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| Labor Law Question | 10/8/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: My mother passed away just over two weeks ago. She worked for her employer for almost 15 years ...
A: I am very sorry to read about the loss of your mother. That is a difficult situation and I hope you ...
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| house problem | 10/7/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: what can my family and i do if the manager of the house we are renting, dosen't want to let us live ...
A: WEll, by deposit i assume you are referring to a security deposit. You have no right to use your ...
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| power of attorney | 10/3/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: Can a power of attorney be revoked by a last will and testament?
A: An effective way to revoke a power of attorney is to use a simple software program like this one to ...
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| entitle to the mobile home | 9/18/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: My husband and I bought a brand new mobile home back in 1992 and it's still as of today under my ...
A: It all depends on who is listed on the deed and the agreement you made with these people. If they ...
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| Pro Se Discovery With No Response | 9/17/2007 | Amy |
Q: I am in Kentucky was being threatened with being sued for a medical bill, so I paid half and asked ...
A: Bethany - they have 30 days (+5 for mailing time) to answer your discovery. If you don't get the ...
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| obtaining copy of deceased person will in Arizonia | 9/17/2007 | Charley Moore |
Q: My daughter in law,s mother passed away recently in Az. Her sister who is administrator will not ...
A: Your daughter in law can write a formal letter to her sister and should also consider speaking with ...
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| Copyright / Trademark? | 9/14/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I am a firefighter full time and I do web site design on the side. Some time ago, here in NJ a new ...
A: Ron: well, i would imagine that if these companies are using the trademark, they are licensing it ...
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| Employer holding 50% of last pay check | 9/13/2007 | Amy |
Q: Greetings! I VERY MUCH appreciate your response. Here's my situation: I resigned from a salaried ...
A: Michelle - I don't think that they can do that. You should have had some type of exit interview ...
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| small claims summons | 9/3/2007 | Amy |
Q: I am being sued by a tenant who rented our vacation home in Lake Tahoe NV for 3 nights back in ...
A: It is a learning experience ... on cross exam, ask leading questions ... just a few ... don't get ...
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| Silence as acceptance of offer? | 8/31/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: My credit card company sent me a generic form letter stating that they would increase my APR from my ...
A: well it really depends on what the terms of your agreement with the card company state. I suggest ...
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| Transfer of Title | 8/29/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: I am about to go buy a car but the owner lives in Hawaii and he left it here at a friends house. The ...
A: Ben: I've never heard of the bank having title to a car simply because there's an outstanding loan ...
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| Social Security Entitlement | 8/27/2007 | Amy |
Q: I heard that being my Mother's only child, that Iam entitled to the social security she had paid ...
A: Susan - If you were unmaarried and under the age of 18 at the time that your mother passed away,or ...
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| small claims summons | 8/24/2007 | Amy |
Q: I am being sued by a tenant who rented our vacation home in Lake Tahoe NV for 3 nights back in ...
A: Small claims court is a "real" court ... it's called small claims only because it deals with cases ...
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| small claims summons | 8/23/2007 | Amy |
Q: I am being sued by a tenant who rented our vacation home in Lake Tahoe NV for 3 nights back in ...
A: .. First ... don't sound so defeated!!! You can defend this claim even though it is in small claims ...
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| Royalties | 8/20/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: i dont know if this is your are of expertise, but i am a musician. i have a friend, who is more of a ...
A: Aaron: Well, two people can agree to anything in a contract, the question later becomes, "is it ...
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| How long does my employer have to release my money after a resignation? | 8/19/2007 | Amy |
Q: Amy, I live in Detroit, MI. and recently resigned from my place of employment. My last day worked ...
A: Deborah - I am familiar with the scenario you're describing, i.e., the accumulation of hours. I ...
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| AUTOMOBILE TITLE | 8/19/2007 | Amy |
Q: I LIVE IN NEW YORK. I PURCHASED A STATION WAGON TO RESTORE IT. WHILE WORKING ON THE CAR I LOST THE ...
A: Sounds like you have all the answers. Thank you for using the service and have a good day David - ...
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| How long does my employer have to release my money after a resignation? | 8/19/2007 | Amy |
Q: Amy, I live in Detroit, MI. and recently resigned from my place of employment. My last day worked ...
A: It doesn't seem to me that they should be holding your money at all. When you finished your last ...
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| AUTOMOBILE TITLE | 8/19/2007 | Amy |
Q: I LIVE IN NEW YORK. I PURCHASED A STATION WAGON TO RESTORE IT. WHILE WORKING ON THE CAR I LOST THE ...
A: It sounds fishy because it is fishy. When you purchase a vehicle, title transfers to the new owner. ...
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| Foreclosure: Pending Lawsuit | 8/16/2007 | Amy |
Q: I'm a realtor and I know a gentleman that filed a lawsuit against his mortgage company. He was ...
A: Lawrence - I do not believe that your friend has much of a leg to stand on. I am not sure what ...
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| Retrieving My Belongings | 8/15/2007 | Edward Martinovich, Esq. |
Q: HELP!! I have recently (2 months ago) moved out of my ex-girlfriend's home. We reside in Texas. ...
A: Well, this is definitely a gray area. I suggest that you contact the police and ask them if they ...
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