Questions Answered by Timothy Denison
Q: Should I accept a $2k settlement or proceed to arbitration in a substandard bathroom remodel complaint against Lowe’s?
Answered on Mar 17, 2019
Q: If I file chapter 7 in Missouri will my wages be taken:garnished after? Can the courts garnish my account?
Filing the 7 will stop all garnishments, but you need to hire an attorney to handle for you.
Q: I have 3 payments remaining in my Chapter 13 Bankrup. I rec'd an inheritance $18,000. Do I have to tell my lawyer?
If your repayment plan is less than 100%, you need to tell your lawyer. If it is 100% repayment plan, you don’t have to tell anyone as it is immaterial.
Q: I pleaded quality to a shoplifting charge today it’s way under 500. And took 90 day probated for two years reconsidering
It’s impossible to say whether you could’ve beaten the charges without a thorough review of the file. However, now that you’ve pled guilty, it’s unlikely that the cour will set aside that plea.
Q: My wife and I claimed bankruptcy in 2009. The original amount of the bankruptcy was $90K. We paid it off in 2018
This is a complex question that cannot be properly answered without reviewing the prior filing. Contact a competent bankruptcy attorney to help you determine your rights.
Q: What are my rights and what steps do I need to take to approach this fragile situation at hand logically?
Answered on Mar 16, 2019
Make s motion to modify the agreement and for the court to appoint a therapist to address the Patental Alienation Syndrome.
Q: Just want to pay child support but can't figure out what I would pay. Ready to end the misery.
KRS 403.211 sets out the child support guidelines based on income. You can get a fairly good idea what to pay and then walk away from that poisonous situation.
Q: Me and my ex are getting a divorce, I am the mother he is filing for sole custody with me having no rights to them.
Contact Legal Aid or your local bar association. They can help you fino a pro bono or reduced fee attorney.
Q: Can a husband or wife legally file bankruptcy without the other knowing about it in the state of MS.?
A spouse does not have to include the other spouse in a bankruptcy, regardless of whether that is a good decision.
Q: I was charged with theft of Identity but there is nothing linking me to it but the victims word.
Your phone being used could make a prima facie that you were involved. You need to hire a competent criminal defense attorney to represent you.
Q: Siblings paid funeral costs, etc associated with suicide of their brother. Can we get reimbursed by estate?
You file a proof of claim with the estate for all those out of povlet e pended. Many are administrative expenses paid first.
Q: I've had stray kitten for 6 months. Neighbors say it's his, do I have to give her to him? More info below
No. Unless he has vet records or some other indices of ownership.... the cat belongs to you. Possession is 9/10 of the law.
Q: I didn't pay a seatbelt violation and now they are saying my license is suspended....is that possible?
Absolutely. If you fail to appear in court or resolve a citation, they notify the DOT to suspend your license.
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