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Construction Lawsuits

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In cases of defective construction or work on a building, the owner of the building has the burden to prove the cost of repairing the defective work, unless the contractor shows that the cost of repair was unreasonable.  In addition, … Continue reading →

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Setting Aside a Foreclosure Sale

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri foreclosure sale can be set aside for multiple reasons, but if your only reason is that there was an inadequate purchase price at the foreclosure sale, then you will not be able to set aside the foreclosure sale.  … Continue reading →

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Suing for Lost Profits

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has stated that a person or business cannot sue for lost profits unless their business is profitable and they have proof of that profitability. If you believe you may have a … Continue reading →

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Invest in Christmas Trees

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Internal Revenue Code 631 allows Christmas tree farmers to have their profits taxed at capital gain rates, instead of ordinary income rates like other businesses, as long as they sell Christmas trees at least 6 years old.  Christmas trees usually … Continue reading →

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Family Loans

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

If you have ever made a loan to your spouse’s family member with no chance in sight of getting your money back, you may be able to get Uncle Same to help you out. A nonbusiness bad debt can be … Continue reading →

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Attorney Fees in Divorces

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law allows a court to award attorney fees against one of the spouses.  The award of attorney fees is not based on the division of property that occurs in the divorce.  If you are facing a divorce and need … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Presumption for the Mother

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri statutes presume an award of custody in favor of a child’s mother.  However, a person can overcome this favoritism towards the mother by showing that they are a better parent for the child.  If you are facing a custody … Continue reading →

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Modifying Child Support for Private School

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri has recently ruled that a child entering into private school may constitute a change in circumstances in order to modify child support.  Private education is an extraordinary expense that Missouri courts can order a parent or both parents to … Continue reading →

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Tuition and Fees

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Another deduction designed to help students and former students is the tuition and fees deduction.  This deduction is another deduction that is taken on the first page of a person’s federal income tax return. This deduction allows a taxpayer to … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Social Security

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Under the New Rules Due to new laws regulating the administration of Social Security benefits, divorced spouses, under the age of 62, will no longer be able to collect spousal benefits while their own Social Security benefits continue to grow.  … Continue reading →

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