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Can I sell my home even if my girlfriend doesn't want to?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not usually - but it depends on how the deed is set up. Otherwise you will have to spend a good deal of money on a lawyer to seek a partition in whcih you sell the property and split the money or she pays fair market value or vice versa to buy the other out. 
Not usually - but it depends on how the deed is set up. Otherwise you will have to spend a good deal of money on a lawyer to seek a partition in... Read More

spirtual things

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers
You need to retain counsel to discuss in detail the facts of your case. Your secrets are kept in the strictest of confidence pursuant to the attorney client privelege. More facts would be needed before an opinion is reached as to whether you have a case. Call to discuss. 
You need to retain counsel to discuss in detail the facts of your case. Your secrets are kept in the strictest of confidence pursuant to the attorney... Read More

The state of KY have an unsatisfied civil judgement held against my license on the national data base. I cannot renew my license here in Tampa, FL

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will likely need to hire a KY lawyer to get the judgment resolved. The other option may be a bankruptcy filing if the judgment is large, and you can checl with DMV as to whether that would eliminate the issue. 
You will likely need to hire a KY lawyer to get the judgment resolved. The other option may be a bankruptcy filing if the judgment is large, and you... Read More

My 4 tires was stolen off my car and this has happen and other things of tenants property here for years gate never fixed and cameras never working

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not effectively no. The remedy here is move if its a bad complex.
Not effectively no. The remedy here is move if its a bad complex.

I do not know if issue is in Florida or Illinois.

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   2 Answers
I agree with the astute advice of Mr. Tischhauser. 
I agree with the astute advice of Mr. Tischhauser. 

what actions should i take after being found not guilty of a rape charge

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Bear in mind that being found not guilty is NOT absolution. There is likely not much to do, as if there was enough for the case to go to trial it will make claiming the case was meritless difficult. If you expect to sue the accuser you would have to have some substantial evidence that she perjured herself in some fashion and such a case would not likely be a contingent fee case, unless the accuser was highly collectable for a lot of damages. You can talk to your crminal defense counsel about oher remedies for recovering legal fees or the like. ... Read More
Bear in mind that being found not guilty is NOT absolution. There is likely not much to do, as if there was enough for the case to go to trial it... Read More

Had arguement with neighbor who filed a police reportat a later time. The police never came to speak to me.

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not sure what the issue is, but the practical remedy is to avoid that neighbor. If your goal is to make someone be "sensitive" to your "lifestyle" that simply does not exist in the legal world, so its not worth pursing in a legal matter. 
Not sure what the issue is, but the practical remedy is to avoid that neighbor. If your goal is to make someone be "sensitive" to your "lifestyle"... Read More

We were charged for 2 nights in a hotel that we never stayed at because the sales manager cancelled our reservation when we complained about the room,

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Hmmm,......why did you HAVE to stay at another hotel? If you had reservations and CHOSE to stay at another place, you may find yourself paying for both. 
Hmmm,......why did you HAVE to stay at another hotel? If you had reservations and CHOSE to stay at another place, you may find yourself paying for... Read More

Can a roommate still sue?

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Depends on the details of the release. You will need to retain a lawyer to review if there is anactual lawsuit filed. 
Depends on the details of the release. You will need to retain a lawyer to review if there is anactual lawsuit filed. 

Can my school ban me from grad bash and graduation and not refund my money cause my parents owe money for not volunteering at school

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its doesn't matter because it not "your" money. This is an issue your parents will have to address. As a child there is nothing you have to say or do about the issue. 
Its doesn't matter because it not "your" money. This is an issue your parents will have to address. As a child there is nothing you have to say or do... Read More

Can I sue

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Seriously? 13 years later you expect there to be some scenario where that issue gets resolved in a favorable fashion for you? Sorry, that ship likely sailed with the statute of limitations years ago.
Seriously? 13 years later you expect there to be some scenario where that issue gets resolved in a favorable fashion for you? Sorry, that ship likely... Read More

How to sue in small claims court from out of state? (Military)

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The notion that your family was "deoending on that money" that you didn't actually have in hand is not likely to be a compelling point and worse may give the impression its a sympathy ploy or some other effort at manipulation. Bottom line is there is no practical means to address a $2,000.00 claim if you are residing in another state and subject to active duty restrictions as a plaintiff litigant. You can check with local JAG and see if they can help, but its likely one of those issues that you will have to carry on and move forward from for practical not legal reasons. Especially since some issue with a money back arrangement being affected by a warranty claim is certainly not a clear issue. ... Read More
The notion that your family was "deoending on that money" that you didn't actually have in hand is not likely to be a compelling point and worse may... Read More

What to do when payed services for a car motor are not meet and it has been a year?

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not sure why you have waited a year to address this  - but you will likely need to consider retaining a lawyer to intervene if they won't get the job dont or give yor money back. 
Not sure why you have waited a year to address this  - but you will likely need to consider retaining a lawyer to intervene if they won't get... Read More

what defines false imprisonment?

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Stuff happens, and everyone arrested claims "It waddunt me". You will hav the change to retain a lawyer to convince a judge or prosecutor of that and then go from there if they choose to arrest someone else. 
Stuff happens, and everyone arrested claims "It waddunt me". You will hav the change to retain a lawyer to convince a judge or prosecutor of that and... Read More

If someone asks you to pay them and threatens to take you to court and sue you for more money than they are asking for if you don't pay, what can I do

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Since its impossible to tell from your post and there is a threat of a lawsuit you will need to retain a lawyer.
Since its impossible to tell from your post and there is a threat of a lawsuit you will need to retain a lawyer.

Civil suite

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Report the incident to the casino security and to the local police. Good luck.
Report the incident to the casino security and to the local police. Good luck.

Do I have a legal case to make my ex-fiance solely responsible for the credit card debt?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Did you sign a document making you responsible for the credit card or did your ex forge your name on such document?  If you signed, you are liable to the bank but may have a claim against your ex to indemnify you for any monies you paid (assuming that he has any money with which to pay you).  If you never agreed to be responsible for the card and can prove your name was forged, you probably (depending on when you found out about the forged isgnature and whether you took timely steps to deal with the forgery and cancel the card), you would not be liable for the debt.  Of course, the bank is not going to just agree with this, you will have to prove your case in ocurt.  ... Read More
Did you sign a document making you responsible for the credit card or did your ex forge your name on such document?  If you signed, you are... Read More

company is charging a $292.00 fee to replace defective parts on new a/c. I paid $800.00 for 10 year parts/labor when buy new a/c

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
In theory its a breach of warranty case. It would all depend on the terms and conditions of the warranty agreement as to how the repairs are handled and what parts or labor are covered. 
In theory its a breach of warranty case. It would all depend on the terms and conditions of the warranty agreement as to how the repairs are handled... Read More

How do I prove slander

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
While it is a bigotted and racist statment - it is not "defamatory" as it is essentially (a) an opinion which is not actionable and (b) was stated to you not to a third party where it damaged your reputation. 
While it is a bigotted and racist statment - it is not "defamatory" as it is essentially (a) an opinion which is not actionable and (b) was stated to... Read More

My ex-roommate will not pay her half of the move-out fee. Am responsible?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Assuming that the lease provision requiring you to pay $2,392 if you move out without giving 60 days notice is valid, you and your ex-roommate are both responsible to pay that money to the landlord.  The landlord can collect from either of you and is not obligated to "go after' the other.  You can sue your ex-roommate for any amount you pay above your share, but it doesn't obviate your obligation to the landlord.  As for why they are not going after your ex-roommate, how do you know that they are not?  If they aren't, it may be because they can't locate her or because she doesn't have any money to pay.... Read More
Assuming that the lease provision requiring you to pay $2,392 if you move out without giving 60 days notice is valid, you and your ex-roommate are... Read More

i was hit and ran and injured am retired had to invest considerable time in researching, hospital travel, waiting rooms can I charge for this time

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers
Contact a Personal Injury attorney for advice and help with your case. Great that you were able to set up a claim on the hit and run.
Contact a Personal Injury attorney for advice and help with your case. Great that you were able to set up a claim on the hit and run.

need to find a lawyer who will do unbundled pro se services

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unfortunately, you won't find a competent lawyer to do such thing for obvious liability reasons. You may want to check out our seminar service to see if it might be of healf to you. Goof Pro-se Power as that might be of some use to you. 
Unfortunately, you won't find a competent lawyer to do such thing for obvious liability reasons. You may want to check out our seminar service to see... Read More

I am not sure, what type of case i could have, if any.

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to have a lawyer review your paper work in regard to the trade in value and payoff. They will also need to contact the prior seller/financer to confirm that your claimed numbers were correct because if they were not they you have OTHER issues. 
You will need to have a lawyer review your paper work in regard to the trade in value and payoff. They will also need to contact the prior... Read More

Minors

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
The homeowner insurance company of the girls parents may face exposure to a lawsuit. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida for representation on contingency fee. I don’t charge unless the case is won.   If the girl is a minor, her parents may be exposed to civil liability if they knew or should have known that she posed a danger to your son, but failed to take steps to alleviate or eliminate that risk. Discuss with counsel here in Florida for possible contingency fee representation. That means lawyer doesnt collect a fee unless the case is won. ... Read More
The homeowner insurance company of the girls parents may face exposure to a lawsuit. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida for... Read More

I leave in a community it is almost impossible to get my items delivered. I've encountered so many issues, with UPS 2× Papa John Pizza ect. Pls help

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is NOT complicated - stop having items delivered to your home when you are there. You have a crime problem where you live. Have deliveries sent to PO Box or a place where you be there to recieve them. Problem solved. 
This is NOT complicated - stop having items delivered to your home when you are there. You have a crime problem where you live. Have deliveries sent... Read More
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