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answered on Jul 28, 2020
It depends on how bad your credit is. You need to be at least above 640. More is better. Since you are dealing with things that are not easily removeable, I would use a lawfirm like Lexington Law, because they can handle things that need to be removed due to violations of the Fair Credit... View More
I suffer from mental health issues and feel I need legal advice before signing anything.
answered on Jul 19, 2020
You don't have an obligation to sign papers that you are not comfortable with. However, if your Husband has filed a Complaint for Divorce against you, then you do have an obligation to have the Complaint answered. I would consult immediately with a competent local divorce attorney. If you... View More
Was charged with theft under $1000. I had no intent on taking anything. I was Christmas shopping and the scanner must have not scanned everything like I thought. What can I do?
answered on Jul 19, 2020
I would get a criminal defense attorney and get the videotape from Walmart. I have handled numerous cases, and Walmart is tough on prosecuting them. The videotape can usually tell whether you consciously avoided scanning an item or passed it across the scanner, thinking that it scanned.
He is incarcerated on drug charges and he has cheated on me multiple times so I finally got smart and left almost 3 years ago and I'm disabled and notable to pay for my divorce and he thinks he is gonna be able to get away without giving me a divorce cause he said he ain't paying for it.
answered on Jul 15, 2020
I would contact your local Legal Aid Society. I'm not sure where exactly you are in Tennessee, but the folks in my area (Bradley County) use Legal Aid of East Tennessee. If you cannot find a Legal Aid Society, I would contact your local Bar Association and ask for lawyers that are doing pro... View More
I want a divorce, but I'm not sure he will sign papers purely out of spite. Would it be wise on my part to file an online divorce and do it myself or should I contact an attorney. We have 2 children together but both are over 18 now. We have no property or shared money to divide. I just simply... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2020
You can file a Complaint for Divorce and pursue without him signing anything. That is done all the time.
I would not recommend handling a divorce without an attorney. Even though it looks like it is simple at this point, in my practice, over 50% of divorces turn into contested divorces.... View More
I wanted to know if there is still time for me to file my proposed parenting plan.
answered on Jul 7, 2020
Once a Complaint for divorce is filed, you have 30 days to Answer the Complaint. If you do not Answer, the opposing party can file a Motion for Default Judgment. If this is the case, you should retain a divorce lawyer to file an Answer and a Response to the Motion for Default Judgment, if... View More
My husband and I have been separated for over a year. We are planning on filing in the next month or two. The business is not up and running, nor will it be for at least another six months, but since I am starting it before our divorce, I worry he may try and claim part of my income.
answered on Jul 7, 2020
Generally speaking, in the State of Tennessee, marital property is divided, but separate property is not. All of the property is identified, classified and valued. Tennessee is an “equitable distribution” state, which means that once the property is classified as marital or separate, the... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
It depends on whether your divorce is filed in Circuit Court or Chancery Court. You can't just file a Permanent Parenting Plan unless there is a divorce action begun with a Complaint. I would consult a local divorce lawyer.
answered on Jul 6, 2020
No. Permanent Parenting Plans are subject to agreement of the parties unless the other party cannot be found.
answered on Jul 3, 2020
Yes, anytime someone is pressing charges against you, you should be worried. It sounds like a juvenile court case, but you should hire local counsel to represent you.
answered on Jul 3, 2020
If you don't show up for your court date, whether you have a lawyer or not, your bond could be revoked.
answered on Jul 2, 2020
Try calling the local bar association, or the judge should be able to appoint one for you.
answered on Jul 1, 2020
You can ask the judge to be appointed a District Attorney or other lawyer. You can probably call your local bar association and see who is doing pro bono work.
Misdemeanor charge with no conviction & defendant lives out of state across the country
answered on Jul 1, 2020
In my eperience, I have never seen them expire. Usually, you need to hire an attorney to try and get rid of the warrant if there is good cause to do so.
answered on Jul 1, 2020
This is a question and answer forum. I would go through your local bar association and consult with a lawyer.
I am 19 facing a DUI charge. I made the terrible decision to drive after I was drinking with some friends. I did not really know my limit; therefore, I was too intoxicated. Prior to that I smoked marijuana so I know that both substances will appear in my blood sample. The violation listed on my... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2020
I would hire a competent local criminal defense attorney. At a very minimum, you will spend 48 hours in jail, perhaps more with the marijuana charge. You will have to attend a DUI class and pay fines and court costs.
If you want a license, you will have to pay for an ignition interlock... View More
What are my options to keep my house but to get rid of the RV?
answered on Jun 30, 2020
There are several options for you. You can file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and everything will be reduced to a plan that you pay off monthly until done. You can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and leave the home off of it, making regular payments on the home. If you do not desire bankruptcy, you may want... View More
I have a contract to buy/live in a camper. The other party is extorting me for more than agreement, and wont let me back In my home. I've already paid 2600 of the 3300 we originally agreed upon and now she wants an additional $1000 out of no where. I have been told if I am seen near the camper... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2020
I would retain a local attorney soon to file suit against the former owner of the camper. You can also call the police and make a charge of harassment or theft; however, I would let your attorney know before you do that.
I was financing an individual one of my vehicles, the individual quit paying only vehicle and from what I have been told has traded the car off for something else and by doing that he forged a bill of sale and then lied to the person he traded to and said he was waiting on the title . I Have not... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2020
I would turn him to the local Sheriff's office and have them handle it as a theft charge.
I'm now liable for their rent, but the landlord will not provide me with their address so that I can serve them papers. How can I get the landlord to provide me with their address.
answered on Jun 24, 2020
If a couple co-signed on a Lease with you, you should know their addresses. The Landlord does not have to give them to you. If you can't find them, hire a private detective to find them.
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