There are a number of different factors used to determine how much the child support obligation will be. First and foremost are are the incomes of the parties and the number of overnights that the children will spend with each parent over the year. Other factors are the amount paid for day care (if a… Read More »
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Every year I make a resolution to get my estate plan done, but I keep putting it off. I don’t know whether I need a Will or a Trust, or what other planning I should do. What’s the best way to get started?
This is a great question. Like you, many people make a New Year’s resolution to get their estate planning done, or update old estate planning, but then don’t follow through because they don’t know where to start. I’ll give you two options that will make it easy for you to get started. First, you can… Read More »
My ex-friend and I own property together as Tenants in Common. About a year ago my friend quit paying ½ of the taxes and expenses on the property, including the utilities. Can I sue him to recover his share of these expenses and costs?
The simple answer I yes. However the costs relating to this type of action can be prohibitive. The suit is for contribution, but, again, it can be expensive. You can force a sale of the property through another suit asking for the property to be partitioned or sold. The court will supervise any such action…. Read More »
“Does my landlord have a duty to maintain the stairs?”
Question: A couple of weeks ago, I slipped and fell while stepping down onto one of the stairs leading off of my back deck. I got a concussion and hurt my back and neck too. I rent the house. The stairs are made of wood and are warped so that they are not level and… Read More »
If the victim doesn’t want to press charges, won’t the case be dismissed?
Question: Over the weekend, my spouse and I got into a very heated argument. We had been drinking and things got a little out of control. We were so loud, that one of our neighbors called the police. I was arrested that night and charged with domestic violence. It was all a misunderstanding, and my… Read More »