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Q: Can a car be considered abandoned in Maryland to clear a lien and acquire title?
I have a car on my property in Maryland that belonged to my father. He gifted it to me while he was still making payments, but he passed away before it was paid off, and the title was not transferred. The insurance ended three days before a lien was placed on the car, which has now been sitting for... View More 
Thomas C. Valkenet
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
The car cannot be worth all of this. The debt is not yours, it is a debt of your father's estate. Surrender the car, and move one. Aside from this, you confuse and conflate a few unrelated concepts. The idea of "abandonment" does not apply to your situation. There is a process to... View More
Q: Can my ex-husband prevent me from keeping our house after divorce in PA?
I live in Pennsylvania and have been divorced from my ex-husband since 2023. He moved out after saying I could keep the house, which I've been paying for on my own since before he left. However, he is now saying I can't keep the house. His name is still on the mortgage, but there was no... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
In Pennsylvania, when two people own a property together and cannot agree on its disposition, then you must file a Partition Complaint. The Court will then advise the parties that they either sell the property or one party can buy the other party out if they qualify for financing or can buy them... View More
Q: What is an MSC Hearing in a workers' comp case?
I have an upcoming MSC Hearing related to my workers' compensation case scheduled for August 18, 2026. I'm trying to understand what this hearing entails. Additionally, although my case mainly concerns workers' compensation, I'm experiencing issues like harassment and ageism by... View More
Gary Alan Jackson
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
An MSC is a Mandatory Settlement Conference. It is "mandatory" as a prerequisite to a trial on the issues. At the MSC discovery is typically closed, meaning you cannot obtain and further evidence on any issues in your case. It is highly advisable you do not allow an MSC to go forward... View More
Q: What is an MSC Hearing in a workers' comp case?
I have an upcoming MSC Hearing related to my workers' compensation case scheduled for August 18, 2026. I'm trying to understand what this hearing entails. Additionally, although my case mainly concerns workers' compensation, I'm experiencing issues like harassment and ageism by... View More
Alexander McKay
answered on Jul 27, 2026
answered on Jul 27, 2026
As others have said, an MSC is a hearing before a judge that is supposed to resolve an issue or prepare the parties for trial. It is generally expected that you and the opposing party will either find a way to resolve the issue to be addressed, or submit a pre-trial conference statement.... View More
Q: What happens after violating a restraining order in NJ?
I have a final restraining order against my ex-boyfriend, and we got back together 6 months ago after living apart for 3 years. Recently, I had to call the police twice due to his behavior; he violated the restraining order and was arrested for contempt both times. We have another roommate who... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
More information is needed. He violated the Order by moving in with you also. These are criminal charges not just FRO contempt issues. if the acts were not criminal (like just talking to you) it is a disorderly persons offense and he faces fines, jail time and probation on each. If the acts were... View More
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