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Q: Is Officer William Jackson's identity legitimate?
I received a call from someone claiming to be Officer William Jackson with badge number 649601, supposedly working with the Treasury Department, who informed me that I am a victim of identity fraud. He claimed there are five credit cards opened in my name, mentioning involvement with the dark web... View More 
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Glenn T. Stern
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
It's a fraud, and a common scam.
1.The Treasury Department does not handle credit card fraud cases. If the Federal government were even involved, it would be the FBI or the Secret Service.
2. Treasury Department badge numbers have 10 digits.
3. If an agent from the... View More
Q: How can I resolve a Simple Battery charge from Georgia while living in Alabama?
I was charged with Simple Battery in Fulton County, Georgia, on 5/12/2002. After the charge, I moved back to Alabama due to separating from the person involved and gave the court an address where I could be reached. I checked in several times for a court date, but it had not been set before I moved... View More
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Brett Willis
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
You need to contact a lawyer who practices in Fulton County. They may be able to enter what is called a PIA (plea in absentia) to some reduced charge with no probation and possibly no record. This will take a good bit of work so you need someone who specializes in Fulton State Court.
Q: How to file a civil case to become sole heir to property in Virginia?
I am seeking guidance on how to file a civil case in Virginia to become the sole heir to a parcel of land that was owned by my grandfather. There are no wills, and no disputes among potential heirs as my siblings are deceased, and their children have no interest in the property. I have been paying... View More
Ross Cameron Hart
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
Unfortunately it's nowhere near as simple as you thing/hope. From the facts you've given, you have relatives that each own an interest in the property. You don't need a probate attorney (although the one suggested is excellent) you need a real estate attorney who handles... View More
Q: Is my 2019 NH marriage valid despite prior divorce not being finalized?
My spouse got married in Trinidad and Tobago in November 2009. A Decree Nisi for his divorce was issued on November 14, 2016, which became a Decree Absolute on June 29, 2020. However, we married in New Hampshire on October 28, 2019, before the divorce was finalized. I need guidance on whether this... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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A marriage is only valid for immigration if all prior marriages were fully terminated before the new one. If his foreign divorce was not finalized when you married in New Hampshire, that marriage is likely void. You still need an attorney to review the actual foreign divorce documents to make a... View More
Q: How to request a venue change for a divorce from Clark to Nye County, NV?
I am involved in a complicated divorce case where my wife filed for annulment in Clark County, Nevada, even though we have never resided there. She is a resident of Nye County, Nevada, and I live in Washington. I want to move the case to Nye County courts. I have filed a response and a motion for a... View More
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Jennifer Setters
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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Nevada Venue Rules for Divorce (NRS 125.020)
Nevada law generally requires that a divorce or annulment be filed in the county where either spouse resides. Since neither party has ever resided in Clark County — your wife lives in Nye County and you live in Washington — Clark County is an... View More
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