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On March 31, my son hit the car in front of him, and the other party pressured him to pay via Zelle on the spot without providing a repair estimate. Afterward, they requested more money through text messages, and my son made a bank transfer that same day. However, he immediately tried to cancel the... View More 
answered on Oct 15, 2024
As far as the bank is concerned, they simply followed your son's instructions. If he got scammed, it's not the bank's fault. You don't get to have the bank pay you back.
Worthy of consideration is that your son caused damage to the other car, and the other is owned by... View More
Every year during Green Card Lottery registration, I face an issue. Over 7 years ago, my wife and I separated, and I live with my daughter (without formal divorce). My wife refused to return home after a court order, and the court issued a "non-compliance" ruling, meaning she failed to... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
In North Carolina, you will stay married until you get a divorce. North Carolina does not recognize a "legal separation," so even if you are living apart from each other you are still technically married.
Depending on what your specific court order says, you may consider filing... View More
my mom has mental illness that makes it very difficult to be around her. she functions in society for the most part and has a job as a security guard. lately her mental illness has become really awful and it’s taking a toll on everyone. we’re all very scared for her and to be around her and we... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
It might. If possessing a firearm while on duty is a requirement of the job, and if as a result of the 5150 hold there are limitations placed on her regarding being in possession of a firearm, then it is possible that situation could lead to an adverse employment action. Far more would need to be... View More
I feel that the employer, has black listed me. Since I was wrongfully terminated.
answered on Oct 15, 2024
If you have proof of false statements to prospective employers and third parties, you may have a right to seek damages under torts, such as slander or libel. That depends upon what was communicated and proof thereof. black listed is uncertain as to what you mean... If someone give an opinion not... View More
Credit card maxed out by doing balance transfer amount is 4000$
I was using the same credit card for 3 years in the past
I have moved out of USA as wife lost job
Warrant in debt filed after 3 years I left the country
Hearing happened the same year but I was not in... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2024
From the facts that you give, it is likely that the statute of limitations has expired and that the creditor can no longer collect on any debt. However, if the creditor got a judgment against you, because you didn't appear, then the judgment may still be valid and collectible if and when they... View More
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