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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Ohio on
Q: Friend involved in a very messy divorce in Ohio. They were suppose to negotiate a dissolution, but when he wouldn’t

agree to all of her demands and he finally found evidence of her adultery, she filed for divorce. For 4 months since, it has been hell. She started arguments and then blames him, she refused to let him back in the house when they were suppose to be taking turns, has bashed him on all social media... Read more »

Cathy Cook Esq
Cathy Cook Esq answered on Jan 17, 2021

Your friend should discuss his attorney for his plan & time frame. He may also wish to obtain a second opinion on how to proceed. It is very difficult to provide more without knowing more details on the case and orders.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Who is responsible for auto damage? I loaned my truck to neighbor whose car died. Agreement was in was in writing.

He was on way to his work and says another vehicle hit him and caused him to go into ditch. Other vehicle left scene (he says). Caused extensive damage to front and right side. Is his insurance responsible or mine.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Jan 17, 2021

Submit it to both insurance carriers and let them sort it out.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: How do i get my name off the house if paperwork is filed and bank still wont let me get off because debt to income

I have been divorced for 3 years. My ex has the house bc it's his grandfathers. He filed the paperwork for me to get off the house but the bank wont let me bc of his debt to income ratio. I want off the house bc i would like one on my own. It's part of the divorce settlement

Cathy Cook Esq
Cathy Cook Esq answered on Jan 17, 2021

Sorry for your situation. Does your divorce settlement provide that if your ex cannot refinance he must sell the house? That is likely the only way you can get off the mortgage debt if he cannot refinance. If it doesn't, you can ask if he'd agree to do so, but he has no legal requirement to.

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Q: My mother is keeping my birth certificate and social security card from me, but I'm 18 and moved out. Is this legal?
Howard E. Knispel
Howard E. Knispel answered on Jan 17, 2021

You can get duplicates from the appropriate offices.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security, Tax Law and Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: How would LLC income affect my Social Security benefit?

I am receiving Social Security retirement benefits. I have a rental property that nets about $4000.00 per year. If I put this property into an LLC (North Carolina), will I have to pay FICA? Will it affect the benefit I currently receive?

Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer answered on Jan 17, 2021

Once you reach full retirement age, there is no limit on how much you can earn and still receive your Social Security retirement benefits without any reduction.

If you began receiving Social Security retirement benefits before your full retirement age, Social Security will deduct $1 in...
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