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Q: My parents are 92 and 93. They have dementia. Do I have to pay their credit cards? One is $15000.

They have a house with a mortgage that I pay which is fine because we all live here. However they have 2 credit cards that are pretty large. I have been paying those for the past 2 years but the payment is taking a toll on my income. Can I just stop? The cards are only in their names.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 18, 2023

Unless you personally guaranteed their credit card debt, you have no legal obligation to pay it.

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Q: If it comes back from the lab neg for coke but positive for sunthing else can they change the original charge or dismiss

Like they did no field test or anything just asked me where I got the coke from...

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 23, 2023

Yes, they can change the original charge or dismiss.

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Q: What type of lawyer will I need to get out of a solar panel contract?

We have had our panels since april of last year. Our panels are still not working we are paying for the panels and electric bill. We have called the company email text and they have not responded. During the year many things have happened and promises where made that were not kept. So we stopped... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 21, 2023

You need a lawyer who practices in the area of consumer law experienced with third-party financing of consumer transactions in or near the county where the solar panels were installed.

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Q: This continuous two my prior question, what constitutes a formal loan document? The challenge for the vehicle rights

The challenge for the vehicle is coming from his soon to be ex wife wanting the vehicle? She’s not on the title never has been at anytime? Again the vehicle was purchased prior to their marriage. I came about taking over the payments in agreeance with my after they went to purchase a new vehicle... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 20, 2023

A formal loan could be documented by a loan agreement, a promissory note, and a security agreement. Because ownership rights in a motor vehicle must be registered, your security interest in the vehicle would be recorded on the title.

Because the vehicle was bought before the marriage, the...
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Q: My good friend is locked up. His family started selling his stuff without his permission. Do I need a power of attorney.

To get his things. State of texas

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 20, 2023

It would certainly help.

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Q: Hi, We are a company and we have a van to work on the field. We would like to transport a generator in a van.

The goals is to use the generator on site. Can we carry it ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 16, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. One of the issues, among other possible ones, is proper placarding for fuels, whether diesel or gasoline. You could reach out to state agencies that handle transportation, environmental protection, fire & safety,... View More

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Q: I own a vehicle with my ex partner. I am still making payments on it. She will not let me have access to it. The loan is

In both of our names as it is a joint account. What do I do?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 28, 2022

You can petition a court to partition the vehicle. The vehicle will be sold, the loan paid off, and proceeds divided between you after adjusting the equities.

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Q: I have a problem with a person that has two cars in my name he has no drivers license and no insurance.he keeps driving

Them on the turnpike .he has no pike pass I'm getting the toll evasion violation sent to me because he hasn't filed for new title what can I do to get the cars out of my name.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 3, 2022

Fill out the form on the Texas DMV website indicating you no longer own the vehicles.

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Q: What is the blade length limit for a fixed blade knife in Texas
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 3, 2022

There is no strict blade length limit, but there are certain restrictions on where you can carry a knife with a blade longer than 5-1/2 inches.

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Q: In the case of a crash, in what circumstances would the vehicle manufacturer be held accountable for damages?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 19, 2022

Typically, if the negligence of the manufacturer or a defect in the vehicle proximately caused the crash or the resulting damages.

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Q: Judge gave me a set aside for homestead as surviving spouse. No kids and an old will all goes to A&M. What am I to pay?

Everything that I have read shows that I have to pay taxes and upkeep on home. The home has no mortgage. I am being told that I have to pay homeowner's insurance. What is the truth? This is in Texas

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Dec 14, 2021

It sounds like you have a life estate. Life tenants must maintain the house, which should include an insurance policy to protect the remaindermen in the event that the house is damaged. If there was a fire, for example, you'd be responsible to pay for the damages. An insurance policy is cheaper.

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Q: Does verbal abuse and severely low mental health of a child get the child removed?

My father is horrible. I am 16 years old, my mom passed when i was 10. I love my father i have to, but i cannot stand his verbal abuse. He does so much for me, but i am breaking as a person everyday. I have a sister who is financially stable and she would let me come over anytime. I just don’t... View More

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Dec 13, 2021

Sorry, CPS likely won't do anything about this.

I was in a similar situation, and got a job so that I could spend as little time in my father's house as possible. It sucks, but I think you're stuck for 2 more years. The good news is that by that time, you can save some...
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Q: If Pres. Biden is no longer Pres. and VP Harris becomes Pres. and nominates a candidate to succeed her as VP and the 50

-50 senate cannot convert to a majority, who or what will break the tie ? If no one, does the U S continue without a VP ?

Thank you

Leroy Scott
Leroy Scott
answered on Oct 13, 2021

A VP has virtually no power under the constitution (except to break ties in the Senate) and is mainly there in case something happens to the president. The VP's only constitutional jobs are 1) become president if there is no longer a president, 2) preside over the Senate (which will be done by... View More

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Q: My daughter was accused of stealing and asked to be searched without the consent of her father at her job
Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Aug 24, 2021

Your daughter's employer is not required to ask you for permission to search your daughter at her job.

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Q: Im 17 years old and had sexual intercourse with a 31 year old guy,which now I’m pregnant.Will anything happen to him?

We love each other I really don’t want nothing to happen to him , and I’m aware the consent age in Texas is 17 years old so I was the one who decided to have sexual intercourse with him.

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Aug 20, 2021

What will happen is that he'll be responsible for child support, assuming you have the child.

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Q: My father died on 5/17/2020 and there hasn’t been no probation count date. What do I do I haven’t be told about a will?
Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Apr 22, 2021

If you don't know of a will, and no will has been filed for probate, then your father's estate will pass by the rules of intestate succession. Here's a link to a chart that explains it. https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/texas_descent_and_distribution_chart.pdf... View More

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Q: I have been banned from the apartment complex where I worked for a resident. Is this legal.

my vehicle was towed and then the management falsely accused me of making a racial slur.

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Apr 8, 2021

Yes, it's legal for private property owners to tell you that you're not permitted to be there, or to return.

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Q: I’ve been trying to research. I can’t find a definitive answer. I am looking at studying law.

Is it still possible for me to become a attorney with a family violence misdemeanor in TX?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Apr 7, 2021

I do not know the answer but the first thing I would research is the investigation relating to the "Declaration of Intent" that all law school students must pass to become an attorney in Texas. The investigation decides whether or not you are mentally and morally fit to become an... View More

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Q: Is it possible to place a lien or judgement on a property that I loaned money on to purchase and not paid in 8 months?
Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Mar 16, 2021

It is certainly possible to get a lien against the property you loaned money to purchase, but you have to have the correct paperwork completed at the time of the loan. Think of a car loan - there's a note, and security agreement, and the lien is noted on the title. There are different ways... View More

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Q: A marina placed a lien on my boat for failure to pay slip fees, assuming I don’t want the boat, what’s the next step?
Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Mar 10, 2021

Without reviewing the contract, it's hard to say for sure, but I suspect that if you do nothing, they may sell the boat. You could call them and see what arrangements you can make with them to simplify that process.

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