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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can an employer garnish an employee paycheck for an accident at work?

I work at a dealership and one side of the awning is lower than the other, there are no warnings and no one informed me that it was lower. I drove under the awning and hit the lower side. Now my manager is trying to make me pay for the damages. Is this legal ?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: What should I do about my Ex-husband Is withholding me.The money that's in court order papers?

I need help filing for Contempt of court he told Me in text message that I only have to opinions I could either agree with him or we fight in court

He keep telling the kids I could see them more only if i moved to Texas and I can't so not going Pay me anymore unless he's in charge

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: Why is Central electric in Mississippi allowed to over charge every year in the months of January- April.?? $899-751 is

There is no way my bill should be $899-751 monthly every year at those times.. Nor should they be allowed to charge what they want as they feel so

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answered on Mar 16, 2024

It's understandable that you're concerned about the high electricity bills from Central Electric in Mississippi during January to April. Utilities, including electric companies, are typically regulated by state commissions, which set the rates they can charge. These rates are supposed to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: My attorney had his license suspended .I have a medical malpractice case with him should I get my case document from him

and take to another attorney?My Spouse passed away in October 09 ,22 I signed a contract with this lawyer in Nov ,22 . In early part of 23 he took a medical leave and later that year his license got suspended. He was supposed to be back early February but his office is still closed . The Medical... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 13, 2024

You should, immediately, consult with other attorneys, with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.

0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Mississippi on
Q: Does my claim against an estate for rental property income have to be filed in a certain timeframe?

I filed a claim in probate court against stepmother’s estate for rental property income I didn’t receive from my father’s estate. My claim was objected in probate and the moving said the claim should have been made against the testatrix during her lifetime or within one year of her death. Her... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: In the state of Mississippi where is it in the law that I have to provide a recorded statement to claim adjuster

In a Workers Comp case? I keep getting its standard and not a clear answer. They have a written statement already.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: Where is the law in the State of Mississippi that you have to provide a recorded statement to a claim adjuster ?

I keep getting it is standard.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Mar 14, 2024

While it is not required to provide a statement in a work injury claim to a claim adjustor. It usually occurs to help conclude the investigation of the report injury and claim. This is done because often the employer has not reported enough about the claim or the events leading to the injury for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Mississippi on
Q: Can I press charges on an individual that purposely vandalized my vehicle and made me leave while I was sitting inside?

I left the scene of the vandalism to keep from more damage being done can I still press charges on an individual for vandalism of my vehicle?

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am self-financing a property. The buyer is now 4 months behind on payments. I have sent him reminder texts each month.

The property is in Lena, MS. He had been behind by 3 payments in the past and caught account back up and did well for several years but this is the farthest behind he has ever been.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am self-financing a property. The resident is now 4 months behind on his payments. What can I do?

I have texted reminders to him each m.onth. Property is in Lena, MS

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answered on Mar 11, 2024

If you have a Deed of Trust, then you must Foreclose. If you have a Contract(Lease With Option To Purchase), then you must sue for possession. Hire a MS attorney to handle this.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Mississippi on
Q: My dad passed away in 2008 and left no will. I am trying to file a claim on behalf of his estate. He resided in MS.

How do I become authorized to file on his behalf and how long does the process take?

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

Consult with a MS attorney. But there is a good chance the SOL has already run on any cause of action your Father had at death.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Constitutional Law and Elder Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is there an atty in MS who will take on cps & help grandparents-without fear of retribution from youth court system?

Grandparents being given misinformation after showing interest in fostering twin grandchildren who were addicted to cocaine at birth. CPS created repeated delays in court sessions on transferring infant children to grandparents custody. CPS requested that grandparents not get foster license because... View More

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties and frustrations your family has been going through trying to gain custody of your grandchildren. The delays and misinformation from CPS sound extremely stressful and concerning.

To answer your question directly - yes, there are absolutely...
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0 Answers | Asked in Municipal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Mississippi ordinance doesn’t have a reason for the immediate effective date, is it legal

My copy from city hall only has the “Mayor and Board Seal” as well. Is that legal?

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Mississippi on
Q: I moved out of my apartment and throughly cleaned it, but the complex refused to give me my security deposit back

I cleaned my apartment even washing the walls to remove any form of dirt and even took pictures of every room. I asked about my deposit and was told the apartment was not cleaned up to their standards. Is that legal to do also there were no holes or anything in the walls. It looked exactly like it... View More

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answered on Mar 6, 2024

Landlords are generally required to return a tenant's security deposit if the apartment is left in the same condition as it was at the beginning of the tenancy, accounting for normal wear and tear. If a landlord claims that the apartment was not cleaned to their standards, they should provide... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: What do I do if child support payments are still coming after the father's rights are terminated?

There is no arrearage as far as I know. Child was adopted by my spouse as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, International Law and Securities Law for Mississippi on
Q: I'm a US citizen and I want to trade CFDs any workaround to do this legally? Would an offshore company approach work?

It's important to note that I technically wouldn't be trading it. It would be in a brokerage and then a company would be doing the trades for me, both of which are outside of the USA. So basically can I legally have my money go into CFDs and then the profit go back to me.

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

Trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) directly is not permitted for US citizens through domestic firms due to strict regulations set by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These regulations aim to protect investors from the... View More

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