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Never received refresher course

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry but I cannot  figure out what you are asking.
Sorry but I cannot  figure out what you are asking.

what do I do in my situation? I am in a longterm relationship. we had a commitment ceremony. no legal certificate, raise our children together, share

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Can't have cake and eat it too as at this point in time the world does not recognize "shakin up" as an actual marriage short of  legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognizedin Florida. That stated, an insurer can voluntarily extend coverage to wom ever they choose to and can claissify a DP as whateve definition they want. Either you will meet thier standard or you won't, but you likely won't have a legal basis to file suit to force coverage, unless you want to spend a pile of money trying to change the law to conform to your view point. This is one of many "loop holes" in the system where straight couples ate often penalized. ... Read More
Can't have cake and eat it too as at this point in time the world does not recognize "shakin up" as an actual marriage short of  legally... Read More

when a venue is booked for a date, and the date is on the signed contract, but the venue wrote the wrong day of the week (like Saturday vs. Friday) ??

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Karen A. Leiser   |   1 Answer
I would think that the date would be controlling and you should have a good claim against them for any damages you incur as a result of their breach of the contract.  However, it's possible that it would be considered a mutual mistake of fact, in which case they may be able to wiggle out of it.  It's an interesting issue and may require additional legal research to see if any courts have addressed this before.... Read More
I would think that the date would be controlling and you should have a good claim against them for any damages you incur as a result of their breach... Read More

If you sign a contract that says no debit card or ACH payments and they accept a debit card payment is it legally binding

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
In theory if the accept the payment - without later rejecting and returning it, in theory it should count as payment made. 
In theory if the accept the payment - without later rejecting and returning it, in theory it should count as payment made. 

Is one responsible for flooding in an "AS-IS" rental property?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No way to tell without reviewing the whole lease agreement. There are many instances where single family home rentals place many repairs and such on the renter. 
No way to tell without reviewing the whole lease agreement. There are many instances where single family home rentals place many repairs and such on... Read More

can a plaintiff change a settlement agreement after the defendants signed

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
A party can change his position anytime before a contract becomes final.  Assuming that you had no binding conttact until and unless the other side signed (which is not always the case if you had an oral agreement and the written one was just to memorialize it), then you still have no deal, and won't until either you agree to the other side's terms or they accede to yours.,... Read More
A party can change his position anytime before a contract becomes final.  Assuming that you had no binding conttact until and unless the other... Read More

I had an employment contract and it was terminated when materially I inquired about the payments terms being changed without my knowledge.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer
If there was a written contracted, and the parties signed the contract, one party cannot modify the contract after that without the consent of all parties.  So if the terms differ materially from was was agreed to then you can ask for enforcement of the contract that everyone agreed to.     ... Read More
If there was a written contracted, and the parties signed the contract, one party cannot modify the contract after that without the consent of all... Read More

Had actionsWould like to know if I was neglected by the teaI had a contract with the Texas workforce to pay for my job training classes an

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, but what you wrote didn't make any sense.
Sorry, but what you wrote didn't make any sense.

Hired a professional painting company to paint exterior of house;I've not paid because the work is sub-standard work. Can they place a lean on home?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I'm not familiar with the laws of NC, but in general anybody who performs services on your home which improve its value can place a lien on it to secure payment.  if you don't reach an agreement with the ocntractor settling your dispute, and having the lien removed voluntarily, you can sue the contractor to have a court remove the lien.... Read More
I'm not familiar with the laws of NC, but in general anybody who performs services on your home which improve its value can place a lien on it to... Read More

Signing NDA agreements with some form of alias

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There must be something else behind your question. You can use an alias, and it makes you appear to be dishonest person. 
There must be something else behind your question. You can use an alias, and it makes you appear to be dishonest person. 

Mde $237,000 hard money loan with signed Notes to owner of LLC. Her real estate venture lost. Refuses to pay loans. What kind of atty do I need?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need a business litigator. Litigator means a lawyer who goes to court. If the promissory notes were signed in or were to be paid in California, you can sue in Calfiornia. 
You need a business litigator. Litigator means a lawyer who goes to court. If the promissory notes were signed in or were to be paid in California,... Read More

How do I get my name off of a car purchase

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You are going to have a hard time with this one.  Report the car stolen, and the police can at least locate the car, which will make insurance unnecessary and lower your debt.  But, you signed, you owe it.
You are going to have a hard time with this one.  Report the car stolen, and the police can at least locate the car, which will make insurance... Read More

"Breach of Contract?"

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Michael Edward Fiffik (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your money is probably gone -- you probably know that.  If you want to try to collect, you should file a claim against the company with your local magistrate (if the amount is less than $12,000) and see what happens.  Even if you get a judgment, it'll be difficult to force the company to pay you, especially if it has no money, out of state or is just gone. ... Read More
Your money is probably gone -- you probably know that.  If you want to try to collect, you should file a claim against the company with your... Read More

can i renegoiate a car lease after getting a bad deal

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu can always try - but there is not likely a right to. 
YOu can always try - but there is not likely a right to. 

Few yrs ago, my business partner runaway, I had to pay for his debts, now recently I found him how can I pursuit to file a claim to get my money back

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Hire an attorney to represent you to sue him.
Hire an attorney to represent you to sue him.

Can I get out of a new car contract within the first 3days?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
If you sign a contract in the seller’s normal place of business, you may have seventy two hours in which to cancel the contract.  Notice of your the three day cancellation option must be included in contracts such as: Health Clubs Time Shares Home Improvement Dating Services The three-day cancellation right does not apply to real estate contracts, new home construction contracts and automobile contracts. State law establishes a three-day right of recision for many types of consumer contracts, but it does not establish such a right for auto sales. The following laws include three-day rights of recision: Home Solicitation Sales Act (CGS §42-135a), Home Improvement Act (CGS §20-429), buying club agreements (CGS §42-310), dating services agreements (CGS §42-321), diet program agreements (CGS §42-282), home food service plans (CGS §21a-401), health club membership agreements (CGS § 21a-217), and time share purchase agreements (CGS §42-103y).   http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1629&q=430854   https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS99/rpt/olr/htm/99-R-0262.htm... Read More
If you sign a contract in the seller’s normal place of business, you may have seventy two hours in which to cancel the contract.  Notice... Read More

Contract Technicality

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I have never heard of a local shelter demanding an animal back unless it was situation where the animals health was in jeopardy. If you real want the dog, then fight them over it.
I have never heard of a local shelter demanding an animal back unless it was situation where the animals health was in jeopardy. If you real want the... Read More

Is non-compete enforceable if only one of the parties involved signed it?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Non-compete covenants are more carefully scrutinized by courts than other types of agreements, and there may be reasons that your non-compete will not be enforced, but the fact that only you signed it is probably not one of them.  As a general rule, to be enforced a contract only has to be signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.... Read More
Non-compete covenants are more carefully scrutinized by courts than other types of agreements, and there may be reasons that your non-compete will... Read More

If an agreement is under the term contract is it legally binding?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
If indeed the agreement meets all the prerequisites of an enforceable contract, it doesn't matter what you call it, it's a contract. 
If indeed the agreement meets all the prerequisites of an enforceable contract, it doesn't matter what you call it, it's a contract. 

Do I have an obligation to wait for this contractor or may I hire someone else.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
It would appear you could hire someone else.
It would appear you could hire someone else.

contractual agreement

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Whether right or wrong, the Judge ruled in favor of the traveler.  Other than paying the judgment, Your only option is to appeal the decision (assuming that htere is a right of appeal from a small claims court decision in Indiana).
Whether right or wrong, the Judge ruled in favor of the traveler.  Other than paying the judgment, Your only option is to appeal the decision... Read More

Is contract binding of missing signing date?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I don't think you have a good argument.  The important thing is that the agreement was signed, the date is unimportant, and even if it were important the attorney can prove it through his/her testimony.  Also, even without an agreement, the attorney would probably be entitled to recover the fair market value of the services he/she has rendered.... Read More
I don't think you have a good argument.  The important thing is that the agreement was signed, the date is unimportant, and even if it were... Read More

In contingency contract, who is responsible for defense costs if case is dismissed without prejudice?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
No.  Unless California law is different, attorneys are not allowed to pay their clients' court costs, as this is viewed as promoting litigation.  The contingency only applies to legal fees, not expenses such as deposition costs, expert fees, etc.
No.  Unless California law is different, attorneys are not allowed to pay their clients' court costs, as this is viewed as promoting... Read More

Are designer contracts assignable in COLORADO?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Paul J. Hanley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
it depends on what the contract provides.
it depends on what the contract provides.

I need a Services Agreement contract looked at. I'm a contract worker.There are red flags on the contract including auto insurance and indemnification

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Paul J. Hanley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
That sounds fairly typical for an independent contractor agreemernt.  I will review it for $300 if ther are no conflicts with the parties.
That sounds fairly typical for an independent contractor agreemernt.  I will review it for $300 if ther are no conflicts with the parties.
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