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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Michigan on
Q: Is there a reason I would choose something other than a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as an individual?
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Apr 4, 2017

Yes, there are several reasons. A person doesn't qualify because of income. Another reason would be to stop a foreclosure on the debtor's home.. Still another reason would be that the debtor has property not fully covered by the bankruptcy exemptions. There are some people that want to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue a company even if it's filed for bankruptcy?
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Dec 9, 2016

Yes by filing an adversarial proceeding is n the bankruptcy court.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: Divorcing wife can she demand alimony and the house?

I have been married for 3 years. I have one daughter with my wife and she has two 2 from previous relationships before we married. The only source of income is from what I make because she hasn't worked in 5 years. I literally pay for everything and everything is in my name. If we divorced she... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Dec 8, 2016

All such considerations are subject to case law and negotiation. I suggest you retain an experienced competent divorce lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law and Personal Injury on
Q: In this scenario who would be the plaintiff and who would be the defendant and what is the probable outcome?

none

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Nov 30, 2016

The defendants, both in civil and crim court, would be the principals and agents of the van company. The plaintiffs would be the bankruptcy trustee and the owner of the building. Sid may be a plaintiff if he had personal property on the premises.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: Bn married for 28 yrs wife left now i hv all bills to pay i am disabled with ms can i get alimony from her n divorce
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Nov 28, 2016

It depends o. The income of your spouse.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Michigan on
Q: How do I find the paper work to Amend my divorce?

I have three children and my ex-husband (their father) is $3000 behind on his support and I have full custody. He does not see the kids at all. He still gets to claim the kids this year, so I would like to change it so if he's more than 4 weeks behind he can not claim them the following years.... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Nov 21, 2016

Try writing it up as a motion and filing it in your divorce court. I'm not sure if such a motion would be granted.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: If me and my husband have 50-50% custody,when I make 60k and my husband make 80k plus benefits,

is there a chance for me to get child support money from him??I leave in Michigan and my husband filed a divorce case.

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Nov 9, 2016

Yes. If one parent makes less in a shared custody arrangement than the other the support tables do require child support to the lower income parent.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: How do I deal with a scam artist that completely took advantage live still out of my bank account vanished with a truck

I basically have fallen a victim of a con artist I've taken care of this man for a year-and-a-half got pregnant at 4 months he's been cheating on me gave me an STD while pregnant come to find out he's also sleeping with men he has a truck that I put $2,500 down on and cosine for... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 24, 2016

Unfortunately there is little you can do. Suing someone that is not collectible will not solve your problems. I suggest that you set up a consultation with a competent bankruptcy attorney.

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: I was in a car accident - hit by someone running a red light. They determined he was at fault.

Does his insurance pay my medical bills?

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 14, 2016

Yes. His insurance is responsible for your medical bills.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: Do I include my previous divorce and child support case number on the divorce forms I am filing now for 2nd marriage?

Barry county Michigan uncontested 1 minor child.

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 13, 2016

Depending on the form's question the answer is yes

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Utah on
Q: Hello I'm in Salt Lake city UT I sing a Release of all Claims about a month and a half ago. I keep calling asking

About when will I get my payment. As they don't know what can I do about this

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 13, 2016

Unfortunately I am not sure what your question is. I think you may be asking when will you get your settlement check. If that's your question then you should ask your lawyer, if you have one, or the claim adjuster that you settled with.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: y son has a personal injury suit he settled but he recently went to jail what do I need to do to act on his behalf

They are ready to have him sign the final paperwork and issue the check but he I'd in jail what do I do to act on his behalf

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 13, 2016

If the case is settled and the check has been issued then all you have to do is deposit the check in his bank account. If the check was issued to both his lawyer and himself thus requiring a counter signature, then the lawyer can visit your son at the jail to obtain your son's signature.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Can an insurance attorney make you produce all medical history, even if it doesn't involve the accident in question?
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 13, 2016

Under the rules governing discovery the insurance company, most likely, has the right to review all your medical records.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Do I have legal right to receive transcript of phone calls I gave consent to be recorded?

My car insurance company has been rather nasty. I am looking for an attorney & want to give her/him a clear picture if case. I requested transcripts of insurance company conversations & insurance company refuses. Do I have a legal right to my own conversation?

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 13, 2016

When you file the lawsuit against the insurance company under the rules governing discovery you will have the right to receive the transcripts.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Michigan on
Q: : I feel I was not properly represented by my lawyer in my divorce case. what can i do
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 8, 2016

It depends on whether your attorney incompetence was such that with another attorney a different result would have occurred. This standard is difficult to prove. You should set up a consultation with an attorney that specializes in family law malpractice.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: If you are currently on probation & someone thinks you have purjured yourself can they turn you in for more harsh?

Even though the details are not why you received the misdemeanor? If they want to turn you in for a detail that they say you were not honest about in the police report and not sure if it came out in court or not, could they turn into your your probation officer or the court to see if you could have... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 8, 2016

One of the terms of most probations is not to break a criminal law. Filing a false police report is against the law. If a person is charged with filing a false police report then it is a violation of probation. However the mere allegation of filing a police report may not be sufficient for a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: My friend and her boyfriend got into a fight she went to the hospital she did not press charges but is now saying she is

Can she still file charges after weeks went by

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Oct 1, 2016

Yes, she can press charges. Her delay mat be a factor when a jury deliberates the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Michigan on
Q: I will be filing for bankruptcy chapter 7 in a couple weeks. My mother had put my name on some stock after my father

passed away so it could be used for unpaid debts, funeral cost etc after she passes and doesn't have to go through probate. I have heard that my creditors will be able to take that stock money because my name is on it as a joint tenant. Should/can I get my name taken off the stock, or is there... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Sep 28, 2016

Do not take your name off the stocks. Removing your name may cause the trustee to act. Depending upon the amount you can use your wildcard exemption to protect the stocks.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Michigan on
Q: Should I tell creditors that I plan to file for bankruptcy? Any repercussions to letting them know ahead of my filing?
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Sep 28, 2016

No. you should retain a competent bankruptcy attorney that agrees as part of the representation the attorney will field your calls. Then when a creditor calls you simply state that I am represented by an attorney. The attorney is handling my financial affairs please call the attorney at ________.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Divorce and Tax Law for Michigan on
Q: My ex wants me to keep the house but only his name is on the loan. Can I just take it over? Is it best for me to refi?

We are trying to get all our ducks in a row before we file. Both our names are on the house, but only his name is on the loan and he wants me to keep the house. He has a conventional loan and I read that a simple assumption may not be an option with those loans. Am I able to just take over the... View More

Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
answered on Sep 21, 2016

If he is willing that his name remains on the mortgage while he signs a quit claim deed to you and he relinquished all rights on the house in the final judgement of divorce, then if you continent making the payments there is little chance that the mortgage company would find out. If the mortgage... View More

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