>Wow, it sounds as if things have certainly taken a turn for
>the worse between you and your business partner. Admittedly
>i'm not a expert on legal matters but common sense tells me
>that it is definitley not ok to change the locks without your
>knowledge. As far as the email goes i'd think she has no right
>telling you to stay away.
>
>The best advice I can offer you is get yourself a good lawyer
>now. Don't wait as the longer you leave it the harder it will
>be to work things out. It already sounds very messy.
>
>As far as putting a fair price on your business, that would be
>impossible to do without having further knowledge. Again, your
>lawyer is the best person to advise you on that matter. I will
>say though that $5000 sounds like a pathetic amount for a half
>share business that turnsover $1 million.
>
>I hope you can get through this without to much hassle.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Tamara Lyster
>
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I HAVE INFORMED HER THAT WE NEED TO HAVE THE SITUATION MEDIATED BEFORE WE GO THROUGH A LAWYER THAT WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.