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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Bankruptcy Crimes
A business owner was recently found guilty of bankruptcy fraud, a federal crime, for failing to disclose a transfer of an asset. In his defense, the business owner stated he did not list the transfer because he did not feel … Continue reading
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Tagged Assets, Bankruptcy, Camron Hoorfar, Federal Crime, Fraud, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Legal Assistance
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401(k) Contributions in Bankruptcy
If you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy or thinking of filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and have a 401(k), you may have an issue continuing to contribute to your 401(k) after filing. If you need legal assistance, contact our … Continue reading
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Tagged 401K, Bankruptcy, Camron Hoorfar, Chapter 13, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Legal Assistance, Retirement
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Small Claims FAQs
Here are a few little-known facts about small claims court: Claims are limited to $5,000 or less; Attorneys can be used, but are not required; You must serve the paperwork on the person you are suing; There is usually a … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Court, FAQ, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Missouri, Small Claims, Small Claims Court
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Divorce and Railroad Pensions
Railroad pensions are treated partly as Social Security and partly as a private pension under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act. The portion that is treated as a private pension is subject to division in a divorce and is treated as … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Pension, Railroad, Retirement, Social Security
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Tips about Security Deposits
Here are a few tips regarding security deposits with landlords: 1. A security deposit cannot be more than two months’ rent; 2. Once the lease expires, the landlord has thirty days to return the deposit; 3. If the landlord keeps … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Hoorfar Law, Landlord, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Lease, Security Deposit, Tenant
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Dangerous Fists
Missouri courts have stated that a person’s hands or fists do not constitute a dangerous instrument or weapon. This means that a person should not be charged with a criminal action involving an armed weapon if the person only used … Continue reading
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Tagged Argument, Armed Weapon, Camron Hoorfar, Crime, Fight, Fist Fight, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Missouri Courts
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Little Known Facts about Leasing
1. It is illegal for a landlord to shut off your utilities unless it is for health and safety reasons. 2. Landlords can double the rent if you let someone else take over the lease without their permission. 3. Missouri … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Eviction, Hoorfar Law, Landlord, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Lease, Leasing, Missouri, Utilities
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Student Loan Groan
Here are a few tips for getting your student loans back on track: 1. You may qualify for an income-based repayment plan; 2. Avoid forbearance if at all possible; 3. You may qualify for forgiveness if you make enough consecutive … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Forgiveness, Hoorfar Law, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Repayment, Student Loan
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Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
Below is a list of tips to follow to avoid identity theft: 1. Don’t give out your social security number unless you initiate the contact. 2. Don’t put your social security number on your checks or driver’s license. 3. Shred … Continue reading
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Tagged Camron Hoorfar, Hoorfar Law, Identity theft, Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, Legal Assistance, Protection, Thief
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