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Q: the state of fl keeps telling me i owe more then the court orderd amount of support but i dont owe any back pay.

they claim its for 70.00 i owe in back pay. but it don't show up on my account and I have payed an extar 65.00 to 75.00 dollor for the last 2 months they have even supended my drivers lic. I know men who owe thousands of dollors and hear nothing from the state I owe nothing and they harrass me... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

You need to have an attorney review this.

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Q: Can the person in arrears be made to pay for attorney fees for collection of past due support?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

It depends upon the facts. The person can be made to pay attorney's fees for the other side when they are in contempt of court.

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Q: What happens in a case where parent is incarcerated with a life sentence, what is process for fl, and is any money owed
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

I do not know what it is you are actually asking about. What process? Child support?

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Q: Of my fiancee owes back child support in Illinois and we get married..can they garnish my wages as well..
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

No, you do not owe the spouse's child support obligation.

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Q: If a cormpany issues a 1099-C to cancel a debt, can they then use a debt collector to get some payment from customer?

A company issues a 1099-C to me and never attempted to get payment from me. When I called them to see about settling the debt, I was told that the 1099-C had been issued. They used an old address and I hadn't received it. Seems to be some question if the company can then hire a debt... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

You probably need to see an accountant about this problem.

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Q: If a judgment is deemed uncollectible, can my bank account be levied
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

Your bank account can be garnished. Who deemed what uncollectible?

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Q: Can one collection agency garnish a married coulpe

AMI is already collecting 400.00 per month from a garnishment and now the are trying to collect more . can they do this

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

I need to know all of the facts and circumstances to answer this question.

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Q: Lawn service threatening collections for services I did not sign for. Do I have to pay?

Paid for trial service cash with verbal agreement to only do once (was new home owner). 4 mo later received invoice stating owe for 2 treatments. The invoice wasn't even left on my lawn - my neighbor brought it to me. How is this just?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

When you have people do work for you, you have to pay them. If you do not pay them, they can sue you. It might not be worth it to sue you because they have to pay $340 to do that.

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Q: Demand letter from dish network of $5000 for nfps passcode number and port i did not apply this code
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

Work it out with them or hire an attorney to represent you if they sue.

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Q: What kind of lawyer to I seek to sue my daughter for breach of contract for a $20k loan?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

If you make a 20 thousand dollar loan to a family member and do not collect documentary stamps on it or have it in writing, you might be out of luck. But then if you sue, she may not know the requirements of the law. So, get to an attorney to see what can be done.

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Q: I have a federal Judgment against me in Michigan. I moved to Florida. Will the Florida laws govern my wage garnishment?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

I do not have enough facts to tell you everything you need to know. Yes, FL law will apply and garnishment is not easy here.

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Q: My motorhome was voluntarily repossessed and sold. Does the bank need to notify me when the sale will be?

Just received notification letter of it being sold and that i owe them 29k more as they sold it for 33k

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

Yes, actually they need to notify you of the date after which it will be sold, if memory serves me correctly.

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Q: Ex filed bankruptcy after divorce Decree say I am responsible for mortgage ex incl mortg in his debts.loan in bankruptc

If I am responsible for the mortgage. stated in divorce decree, although I am not on the note, how can he do this when it says I am to take over debts? I've been trying to get an assumption on the loan to my name. Quick claim deed filed. House is in my name. Isn't it fraud that he... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

This is a mess, and you apparently do not know what to do. The best thing to do is speak with an attorney about this. It might be too late, because you have not paid on the mortgage. An assumption is about the only way you can go at this stage, and those are not common anymore.

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Q: What form do you use for a motion to dissolve a garnishment?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

One drafted by an attorney.

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Q: My son is 23 yrs already and my ex owns me about 32,000.00. Since he already past 18; will he owed that money for life?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You should pursue the money owed to you through an attorney.

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Q: Can a judgement due to non payment of a credit card have an effect on your home ownership
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

Well, if you try to sell the home prior to the expiration of the lien, it will have to be paid, but it does not affect your ownership.

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Q: Recieved Summons from Debt collector do I need a laywer
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 23, 2013

You probably do need to at least consult with an attorney. They will want you to admit that you owe and sign a stipulation to pay monthly. The problem is that if you miss a payment, they get a judgment, and are entitled to levy. See an attorney to find out if the statute of limitations question... View More

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Q: Collectors are calling my job daily harassing me and the receptionist . What can I do to stop them?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 23, 2013

Write them a letter and send it by certified mail, that you do not wish for them to contact you at work anymore.

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Q: If a collection agency is calling for a different person and won't stop how do I stop them?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 6, 2013

Write them a letter and send it by certified mail, saying that the other person is not at your telephone number.

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Q: What type of lawyer is needed for personal loan not repaid
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 6, 2013

A general practitioner will be fine. You need to file suit, if you can, and get a judgment, then collect upon it. Hopefully, there is a written contract.

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