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judgment was granted in 2001 in Westmoreland county, transferred to Allegheny in 2012. Can we execute on it, or has it passed the SOL?
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... Read more »
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?
answered on Mar 28, 2023
You should consult with an attorney that can evaluate your case.
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 »
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.
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 »
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... Read more »
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 »
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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