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1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Pennsylvania on
Q: Does transferring a civil judgment from one county to another in PA restart the statute?

judgment was granted in 2001 in Westmoreland county, transferred to Allegheny in 2012. Can we execute on it, or has it passed the SOL?

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Mar 28, 2023

A judgment rendered by a PA court goes "dormant" after five years of inactivity, but may be kept "alive" is the creditor executes on the judgment, or issues discovery in aid, within that five year period.

A judgment rendered by a PA District Court (small claims, under...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Georgia on
Q: Can I summarize news articles in completely my own words without quoting the source?

I want to provide my readers with a summary of the news. The summary would be completely in my own words, and unique titles too. Sometimes I weave several news articles into a single summary. Do I have to quote the source of the news? Am I fine legally?

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Mar 28, 2023

You should consult with an attorney that can evaluate your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Banking and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: My spouse withdrew 11grand out of joint account, without me knowing now and won't say what did with it? Legal or what

He left home over next few days withdrew money from joint account I have no idea what he did with the money he's not speaking to me he also stopped his paychecks from being deposited into account. Is it illegal we are not separated or divorced he's not even giving me money for our son or... Read more »

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Mar 28, 2023

"Illegal" presumes criminality. If the account was a joint account, it was not illegal. But you need to start a divorce action right away. You can ask the court to have him pay some of the money back. You can also get child support or spousal support. See a local matrimonial attorney right away.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Where do I find a attorney to write a demand letter?

I had an incident that happened August 24 at a local Levi’s store. My attorney took the claim and after eight months he doesn’t wish to represent me anymore now I am stuck with medical bills, but he isn’t seeking a lien. My type of claim is a little difficult so, it is difficult for me to... Read more »

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 28, 2023

It sounds like you didn't get along with your lawyer and that is the basis of the problem. No lawyer wants a problem client...if that is the case!

Contact local PI lawyers on this site or google PI lawyers and continue.

I wouldn't be surprised if, after investigation, the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What can I do when my assigned criminal lawyer will not do her job and I cannot file? Grievance already filed.

If my attorney will not file actions and act on information I have given her that is crucial to my defense and if I cannot file in my own behalf then what are my options to bring my attorney's incompetence and neglect to the attention of the judge and the court and assure myself a fair and... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 28, 2023

You can fire your current attorney and 1) ask the court to reassign your case to a new attorney if you are indigent, 2) hire a new attorney on your own, or 3) tell the court you want to represent yourself (which I advise against if the charges against you are not relatively minor misdemeanors)

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