Posts by Daniel Roberts72

First, check the property records at the County Recorder's office. From there, you’re looking at two possible scenarios:
1. If the apartment is already registered in their names, then your father clearly signed some kind of contract. In that case, you might be able to void the agreement based on his limited legal capacity. You would need to petition to have his capacity revoked, request legal guardianship over him, and then initiate the legal proceedings to annul the contract.
2. If the apartment is still legally in your father's name (which is much more likely):
you need to act now to ensure they don't end up seizing the property down the line.
There are several ways to handle this—ranging from a deed of gift with a life estate reserved for him, to a life care agreement. It all really comes down to what you and your father decide is best...

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Alright, then I might swing by to check things out😁
When are your training sessions?

Nathan Martinez5 said:You should check out this gym in "Jersey" where I train:


They offer recreational boxing, a boxing school, and kickboxing. It's a solid group of people—no ego trips or nonsense. They have sessions available both in the morning and the afternoon.

What's the average age range of people there?

Since I have a car, distance isn't really an issue for me. My main priority is finding a gym where someone can actually fix my technique. After those few months of training, I spent almost all my time just pounding the heavy bag, and I’m convinced I’ve completely butchered my striking mechanics by overdoing it.🤣
Also, I have zero interest in ending up in a class full of twelve-year-olds or some social club where I'll be walking home with bruises every single day. I just need a place with reasonable group sizes and a mature crowd. Ideally, it shouldn't be exclusively competition-focused either, so that people might actually spare five minutes to check my form—that would be enough to keep me satisfied.😁

placidbison20 said:Since there aren't any Krav Maga or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools available in the city right now, my advice is to stick with boxing for the time being, or look into kickboxing or Muay Thai while you wait for one of those other options to open up.

Alternatively, try finding a club that follows an MMA program.

Any advice on where would be a smart place to train in Split?
I just moved out here for college, and it’s already been an entire year.

Hey everyone,

I’ve finally decided to get back into the swing of things and start training a martial art again.
A quick bit about myself:
I’m in my early twenties. I have a tiny bit of experience with boxing—maybe two months total. Growing up, I was always active: rowing, soccer, long-distance running, hitting the gym... but then I went completely sedentary for about two and a half years, and I’ve put on about 15-17 pounds. 😁 Right now, I’m standing at 6'1" and 203 lbs. I wouldn't call myself fast, but my endurance is solid. Since I did some boxing before, I’d prefer something where I can use my legs too, especially since they’re still pretty strong from my rowing days. Given my athletic background, I’m confident I can get back into shape relatively quickly. I actually started jogging again a few weeks ago, and I can handle 4 miles at a steady pace without much trouble.
Anyway, I’m finishing up my degree, which means I finally have some free time. And since I know I'll be dealing with all sorts of idiots once I start my career, 🙄 I want to reach a decent level of self-defense capability.
Specifically, I’m looking for a martial art that offers visible results in a reasonable timeframe—not just in terms of conditioning and physique, but in actual street effectiveness. I can commit to 2-3 sessions a week, about two hours each, during the evening. I have zero interest in competing right now; I just want skills that work if I ever find myself in a tight spot on the street.
So, I’m asking you experts to recommend a specific martial art and perhaps a good gym in the Chicago area where I could learn it properly. If you could explain your reasoning, that would be great. That’s the gist of it. Thanks to anyone willing to help out. 👍

1. Stop talking nonsense about child support. It’s not the kid's fault if the father can't handle basic math or fails to consider long-term consequences when making major life decisions. That money belongs to the child, period—even if the father ends up sleeping under a bridge.
2. Forget about selling the house. Prices are likely going to tank by another fifty percent over the next year, and even at current rates, you won't find a buyer right now.
3. There is always work available. During a recession, the pay is miserable and you'll be working yourself to the bone, but the jobs are there.

4. To address the legal side of things:
- A bank can only garnish up to one-third of your wages, and that’s only after child support deductions are accounted for.
- The bank has zero interest in you defaulting on the loan; they'd much rather have your cash than a house they can't easily liquidate, especially since garnishing a third of a paycheck from someone who might pick up under-the-table work any day is a losing game for them.
==> Go negotiate with the bank directly. Offer them a deal where you pay half your paycheck for the next year. Make it clear that their alternative is settling for a one-third wage garnishment and trying to sell a house in this market. They will take that deal every single time.