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The date that the home must be refinanced or sold is clearly stated in the divorce decree. How do I go about enforcing that in the state of California? What forms would I need to complete and submit to the court?
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Effectively enforcing the terms of a divorce decree requires the skill, education, and experience of an attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near the county in which the divorce decree was entered. An experienced local attorney most likely will be familiar with your judge and... View More 
We were strung along for days after being approved for adoption. 45min before we were supposed to get the dog I was as informed via text that he went to a foster and they’d have to see when they’d be available. Fast forward to the next day, I’ve still heard no word. So I reach out only to be... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Like in most jurisdictions, South Carolina law considers dogs to be items of personal property like a TV set or a lamp. The value of a dog for purposes of legal damages is the fair market value of the dog at the time of the loss. As in most jurisdictions, SC law does not allow any recovery for... View More
I take images at motorsports venues and want to clarify who is the owner of the photo. The photographer, the property owner of both?
Thank you.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
The photographer is owner of the copyright in the photo, unless he has been hired to do it, in which case the employer owns the copyright as a work-for-hire.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Co-Tenants can divide a security deposit refund in whatever manner they agree. They are not required to divide it 50-50. In a co-tenant situation, most landlords will issue the refund check in both co-tenants' names jointly, which is the best way to protect the landlord in the event of a... View More
I have a friend who has a visitors visa to come meet up with me for a couple of weeks. Can they stay with me the entire 6 month on the visa if they choose to?
How hard is it to extend the visitors visa if they are staying with me?
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Yes, they can stay with you for the entire 6 months. The visitor status can be extended depending on the reason. I suggest you work with an attorney.
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