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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: I'm separated & my ex wants 75% of profit from house sale. I signed 5 months ago & still not on the market.

When is my contract with agent null & void? I was lied to from outset.

Jarrett Nila Buchanan
Jarrett Nila Buchanan answered on Mar 17, 2022

If you choose to remain married to your wife, the distribution of profit from the sale will depend on how title was taken to the property. If you choose to divorce, the divorce court will determine the distribution of profit from the sale. An agent does not determine how profit is distributed.

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Q: I created an LLC for a condo and opened a bank account for the LLC.

I’m ready to create another LLC with a different condo. Can I use the same bank account for both LLC’s?

Jane Kim
Jane Kim answered on Mar 17, 2022

It is not illegal to do so but it defeats the purpose of having two separate LLCs since you'll be commingling funds.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: What do I need to file a civil suit for emotional and mental anguish?

I live with my daughter and g-kids and this would be against people who are causing great emotional and mental stress to not only my daughter and g-son but it is also affecting me in very negative ways. I think I may have PTSD from all of this and it never stops. I can't sleep, my nerves are... Read more »

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent answered on Mar 17, 2022

You asked this in the family section. Really, it's a better question for the civil section, as family law deals with divorce and child custody case.

From your description, it sounds like you want to sue someone over the Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Those can be very...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: father spelled name wrong on babys birth certificate, does he still have same parental rights as if it were correct?

He spelled his middle name wrong

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent answered on Mar 17, 2022

Yes, he does.

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Q: My grandfather passed and has 4 children. He had a will but it is not signed. What happens?

My aunt says that they can get the will to legal if all siblings agree, but my father is suspicious. There is not an executor of the estate that I’m aware of. He also owned his own company without a beneficiary.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard answered on Mar 17, 2022

An unsigned will has no legal effect. Is it possible that the unsigned will is merely a copy?

In general, someone, normally in the family, has to file a petition with the court to be appointed personal representative and in due course the property would be distributed to the intestate...
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