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answered on May 21, 2024

No, you do not need to do anything. As a courtesy, let the lender know. There is no obligation to reaffirm a car loan. Reaffirmation agreements need to be approved by the court and even if you get to court, the Judge will often try to talk you out of reaffirming. If you live in a state like... View More

I’m very sorry to hear that this is the position you are in; especially considering the incredible impact that a divorce has on the outcome of the next phase of your life.

As for your question, I would have to know much more about the “behind-the-scenes” administrative side of the... View More

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You ask an excellent question and one that many a family law attorney has likely spent time arguing in Court. The best answer to your question is that this is likely a helpful fact circumstance for you. One way to think of the doctrine of transmutation or commingling is the... View More

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From the substance of your question, it looks like you are involved in a legal proceeding concerning your child. Issues related to jurisdiction concerning children are often nuanced. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in the state where the case is at now in order... View More

Best is to get a traffic ticket attorney. Or you can plead not guilty and subpoena the Uber customers to testify that they saw you make a complete stop. But the Court is not obliged to believe them even if they show up. You will end up with unhappy customers who will complain to Uber. Thank you for... View More

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answered on May 13, 2024

Your case appears to be in a complex stage due to the combination of your adjustment of status (AOS) application and ongoing removal proceedings. Since your I-485 is awaiting final review, it's likely that USCIS is coordinating with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and ICE to... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2024

While on supervised probation, certain restrictions may be placed on your activities, including internet usage, but these restrictions must be reasonable and clearly related to the goals of probation. It seems unusual for your probation officer to restrict your access to mainstream news articles... View More

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answered on May 24, 2024

In your situation, it sounds like you may have grounds to argue that your due process rights were violated. Due process requires that you are given adequate notice and a fair opportunity to be heard before any legal action is taken against you. Being served with an ex parte CPO (Civil Protection... View More

Hire an accounting firm to do an audit.

Yes, It is a good idea to present alternative parenting plans.

This is exactly what your retainage is for. You can contract with the new company directly to complete the job, pay the new company, then give the old company notice that you are deducting the amount of that payment from your retainage. But, if the amount you pay the new contractor is less than... View More

Under the Uniform Commercial Code, if a customer contracts with a merchant to make a special order and the goods cannot be completed a resold in a commercially reasonable manner, you should be entitled to your profit (including reasonable overhead) together with incidental damages, due allowance... View More

The first step would be to review the operating agreement and determine what if any provisions would apply. USe this information to attempt to settle the issue or proceed with a buy-out.

If you can't come to an agreed-upon resolution the next step would be filing a lawsuit to remove... View More

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answered on May 11, 2024

Typically, if no will exists then the state’s intestacy statute would govern. If you have questions you should contact an attorney.

You will most likely need to open probate and resolve any property issues that way. For Tenants In Common, ownership typically passes without regard to the... View More

Because your sister's probate attorney represents her--not you--you shouldn't expect that attorney to respond to requests from you for information about the estate. Talk directly to your sister. If she refuses to provide you with information, hire your own probate attorney to represent you.

No. As the attorney in fact named in the POA, your fiduciary duty is to follow the instructions of your 87 year old father.

If your father gets to a point where he is mentally incompetent to make decisions for himself, you or another relative could apply to be appointed as your... View More

You should first consider asking the new title agency since they will be the first gatekeeper as to what they will, or will not accept.

Your situation proves the point that nothing is a problem until it’s a problem which is precisely why having an attorney and a title company involved in... View More

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A starting point could be to contact the hospital's administrative offices and to explain your situation. Additionally, because of the patient load on MDs, hospitals do have their protocols for which health... View More

Your response to the motion should focus on why the current parenting plan is in the best interest of the children. You could file a separate request for mediation. I expect the court would order mediation before a hearing on the motion anyway. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

Yes you can. You incurred legal fees from an attorney. File the motion and show the Limited Scope representation agreement and the invoice for the payment to the attorney for the fees.