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Hi. I had a car that was deemed a lemon. My lawyer charged me 500 dollars out of pocket and also received payment from chrysler. while my car was in the shop i paid out of pocket for 3 rental cars. I had an open case with chrysler. when they sad the car was finally fixed which turns out it... View More 
answered on Jul 14, 2016
You can always write him, lay out what happened and advise him, if he cannot explain everything that happened and why he has not returned your calls, you will file a complaint against him with the NY Court. I cannot provide a direct link for you to click. However, I have provided a link you can... View More
I purchase a used vehicle from koons 8 months ago. I recently experienced an issue with oil consumption cause by an issue with the engine. I recently ran a carfax on the vehicle which koons failed to give me, and discovered the previous owner had numerous issues including the problem I am currently... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2016
You didn't state the year or mileage on the car.
You should read the Maryland Attorney General website to see if your car comes within the lemon law protection. You can cut an paste the link below. https://www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/lemon.htm
Next, if your car does not... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2016
Yes, talk to the parent who you want to stay with about filing an affidavit with his or her petition or response.
Can she get the divorce moved to california?
answered on Jul 14, 2016
States usually have a residency requirement of 6 months to a year. You should check with a California attorney on that issue.
The larger and more important issue is her possible violation of Clayton County's standing order. I assume she filed in your county. It doesn't... View More
My children's Father wants to take me to court for custody right because he claims I don't allow him to see our children. I've told him several times verbally and through text message that he can come to visit the children at anytime. I have 3 children with this man. He does not... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2016
Yes, he can seek to legitimate the children, if he hasn't already and obtain custody. Of course, you can fight it in court with evidence of what you described above. If you can prove those allegations, it is unlikely the judge will grant his request for custody.
Nevertheless,... View More
Also he is threatening me to drop child support and i dont know what to do
answered on Oct 13, 2015
Hire a private process server to track him down. If he still cannot be served, hire a lawyer or learn the steps on how to obtain approval to serve him by publication.
Also, if he is under court order to pay child support, but he doesn't pay, file a contempt action against him.
answered on Oct 13, 2015
No, otherwise, divorces would be too easy. Of course, if you are truly desperate, give the evidence to your spouse, with the person's name, location, times, witnesses, etc. The spouse can file, and in your answer, you can admit to it.
However, this would seriously harm your case in... View More
My wife and I left our jobs in Orlando, Florida and moved to Atlanta, Georgia for a position I had accepted with a new company. A few days prior to my start date I received a call that I was ineligible for hire due to a misdemeanor from several years ago. As unprofessional a practice as that is, I... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
I would make a copy of all correspondence and checks, return everything to the person of origin with a cover letter. Send the packet by certified mail, return receipt. If checks and correspondence continue to arrive, contact an employment lawyer.
This simply doesn't sound like the... View More
I have every slingle money order that I have bought for child support, time and date stamp, with the oringinal order that was filed I am doing the same job earning the same pay, but she refused to tell me where to send It, I have email her 3 times 2 weeks apart and even suggested a POBox, as to... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
Have you completed the financial affidavit and Georgia Child Support Calculator? If not, you should do so and be prepared for the hearing. Also, if you can afford one, hire a lawyer. If one side had a lawyer, A fairer outcome is more likely when the other side also has a lawyer.
answered on Oct 13, 2015
The judge usually tells all parties at the beginning of the calendar call that if you lose you have seven days to vacate before a writ can be issued. Once the writ is issued, the landlord can schedule the marshals to come out at any time. It's safer to move out before the seven days are up.... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2015
Were you served personally or served through tack and mail? If so, you have to file an answer within seven days of service and appear in court. If you are not sure, you should with the court to determine if a return of service has been filed.
If you are asking if a landlord has to... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
Why do you believe you will be denied child support.
In Georgia, there is a formula for child support. Even if the father doesn't work, the court will impute income and order minimal child support.
answered on Mar 31, 2015
Yes, you can start child support through the superior court. First, file a petition for child support in the county where the father resides and ask for a temporary hearing on support. Second, the sheriff will attempt service of the petition on the father. Third, the court will schedule the... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
File a petition to modify child support. The court will issue an order stopping the deductions.
In the petition, you may want to consider including a request for a refund for the payments she received after June 2014.
Do I need an attorney to get a divorce? I'm not sure where my "husband" is. We split up due to domestic felony assault, I obtained a protective order against him. He served his time. Is that grounds for an uncontested divorce, since he wont contest due to not being located, and am I... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
You have to make a good faith search to find your husband. You will have to certify with the court the attempts you made to find him. I strongly recommend you consult with local counsel to determine your obligations regarding the search.
Once a good faith search has been made, and you... View More
There is NO custody agreement.
answered on Mar 31, 2015
If there is not a custody agreement, you can leave the state without his permission.
I have an order already in place in a different county and the other party was ordered to pay me child support but went to prison shortly after that order was filed. How do I go about getting it restarted if the children are all over 18 now? And the Child Support Recovery Unit said they will no... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
Yes, if there is an order that required him to pay until your son reached 18, he is not relieved from paying back child support simply because your son is 18. File a petition for contempt to recover the funds he did not pay you under the order. You should include that time he spent in prison.... View More
Myself and my son's father can not get along. I fear he is manipulating our son as well, but if we had no contact with each other it would be best for all involved. We already don't see each other when exchanging our son, but when it comes to negotiating vacation times or holiday pick... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
Submitting the vacation time to lawyers or a mediator could get very expensive.
Have you tried e-mail? If not, try that first. Another possiblity is to have a trusted family member communicate with him via e-mail or by phone.
Also, to avoid some problems, you may want a more... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2015
You should post the question as if you live in Maine. Each state and each attorney's rates are unique. Therefore, a Maine attorney would be the proper person to ask.
He brought false allegations of sexual abuse against my current husband which were officially investigated & dismissed completely because they were total lies. How do I get my kids back?
answered on Mar 31, 2015
First, hire an attorney. It is so important you do this immediately.
If you cannot afford an attorney, file an emergency petition for contempt and request an immediate return of the children. I assume the order that gave you custody is still the current order.
In cases like... View More
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