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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In California, the community property laws dictate that assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered equally owned by both spouses. This means both the 401(k) and pension payments accrued during the marriage are typically divided equally upon divorce. If your spouse is... View More 
I have a mediation order with my childs mother, shes not following it or allowing me to speak or see my child.
Can I call law enforcement to enforce the order?
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answered on Oct 9, 2023
If the child's mother is not adhering to the mediation order, you have the right to return to court to seek enforcement of the order. Documentation of instances where the order was breached can be beneficial. It's essential to consult with an attorney to understand the best course of... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2023
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Check the terms of your loan documents for any provisions relating to arbitration being a condition for repossession. However, without knowing more, the short answer to your question is "yes." Good luck
answered on Oct 5, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend what the arbitration is for - general negotiation, challenging basis for debt, claim for misconduct, etc. It could also depend on the right to use arbitration as a forum. Sometimes that's... View More
A local home designer charged up front for furnishings and only a small percentage were ever delivered. Accompanying services were never followed through (such as assembly) and most products were either never delivered, arrived damaged, or were returned to the designer. No refunds for any products... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2023
Small claims like this can often be resolved in small claims court without the assistance of a lawyer. If you want to ask a lawyer for advice, contact a lawyer who practices in the area of consumer law.
I reached out to my lawyer to ask her advise and I specifically said no I could never call cps on him. I had no clue she then turned around and threatened his lawyer that I was prepared to call cps on him. I had no idea of this till after my divorce was over. This lead to a spiral of events during... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2023
Unlikely. If you found out only after the divorce was finalized, how would you 1) prove she in fact did this, and 2) it caused you some damage, considering as part of the settlement, you made a record that you were satisfied to a certain extent with the outcome.
Boyfriend at the time stole my purse and sold food stamps to 4 different people on the same day same store they have punished me for 3 years where I couldn't get food stamps at all no place on the country i went hungry alot was homeless alot too I moved to Florida to get away from those people... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
I don't know what "dss" means, but in any case, a question on a NC limitations period must be asked of a NC attorney. Since your inquiry is indicated to be from Sebring, Fla., mostly Fla. attorneys (like me) will see your post. Also, legal advice on the filing deadline specific to... View More
Witness was a former employee who was fired at will and not for cause. Arbitrator based opinion solely on that knowledge and not on any presented statements that would lead one to conclude the witness held bias against their former employer.
answered on Sep 29, 2023
In court proceedings, the credibility of a witness can generally be impeached upon a showing of bias, hostility, or the witness having an interest in the outcome of a court's decision. In arbitration, it could depend on the arbitration forum and the arbitrator. Arbitrations can sometimes... View More
Paxton, Champaign and Urbana, Illinois.
answered on Sep 15, 2023
If the statements were made under oath, the persons making same could be charged with perjury. However, if they make same in dcfs reports or some such thing, they are not under oath and many things are a matter of opinion.
Permit/inspection by City of West Sacramento had a few non compliant items the contractor has failed to correct. In addition, they failed to complete form correctly to obtain Permission to Operate with PG&E utility company. To date the panels have been sitting on my roof not generating any... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your troubling situation. In California, consumers in your position have several avenues for recourse including continuing to pursue the complaints filed with the State Contractors License Board and the Better Business Bureau. Moreover, considering reaching out to the... View More
They didn't provide my mother with a power of attorney created false documents and proof is in some clippings from oshkosh
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To address potential illegal transfers or fraudulent actions in regard to a will or deed, it is advisable to seek out legal representation to assist in potentially rectifying this matter. They can help review the available evidence, including the... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
It might be difficult to get an answer here. This forum deals mainly with U.S. law and courts. You would need to consult with an attorney in South Africa. Good luck
We have a contract that has been breeched by the other party. We are considering doing binding mediation instead of arbitration because it seems to be less expensive and faster. The other party offered to do a mediation, but maybe not a binding mediation. If we did a binding mediation would we... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But it would be difficult for ANY attorney to answer your question without knowing more details about the matter, the strength of each party's position, viable defenses, and the rules of the proceeding. Good luck
engagement doc signed & advance 8kpaid in Apr. He didn’t send monthly invoices as per engagement doc. Didn’t tell us when the cost of services exceeded 8k. He sent invoice of 23k in Aug. Engagement doc excerepts - The firm’s charges are hourly.Invoices will be sent on monthly basis for... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
You can dispute whether the attorney actually performed the services described in the invoice and whether they are reasonable and necessary with the Fee Arbitration Board.
Nothing you quoted requires the attorney to receive prior approval by you to exceed the initial retainer of $8k.... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
The authority of Department of Corrections (DOC) officers to search a residence when making an arrest not at the official address can be influenced by various factors. If you are under probation or parole supervision, DOC officers may have specific search and seizure authority as part of your... View More
We are the respondent, claimant initially filed with AAA for arbitration in Arizona. Counsel has been removed and we have been given leave to represent ourselves (company). During a search of the prior documents submitted we noticed that there has never been a filing for a counterclaim. The... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
An Arizona attorney should advise, but your question remains open for several days and your arbitration is this week. Until you're able to reach a local attorney, one option is to check if the Arbitrator's Case Administrator could offer guidance. Good luck
I co-signed for his new condo and now he wants to force me to see the house. We owe $218 and our interest rate is only 2%. I still have my 15 year old living with me. In this current housing market I can't afford another house or the interest rates. I offered ti buy him out and he said no. He... View More
My domestic partner is divorced for the last 6 years. The divorce was based on her inability to be in a partnership with her controlling and narcissist behaviors (i.e., she had him pull away from his own family for several years). When they had their child after a decade of trying she continued... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2023
Your domestic partner is presumably represented by counsel, as is the child's mother.
You should retain counsel. Neither of the parties' attorneys will represent you, nor your interests in the case.
You should count on a "woodshedding" session with your... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
Mediation schedules can be flexible to accommodate the availability of both parties involved. If one party is requesting a delay due to travel plans or other reasons, it's typically possible to reschedule the mediation session. However, the success of mediation often relies on both... View More
Zero, pros/cons, discussion, zero
Showing or telling amount of itemized
Dr/Attorney Bills..Attorney zero call from attorney
to solve Misunderstanding about
Settle or court. Just blocked me
out and bullying me to docusign.
I have not signed. Until I... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
It appears that you may have a valid claim for legal malpractice based on your attorney's actions. It's important to consult with another attorney to evaluate the details of your case, assess the potential damages, and determine the best course of action. Keep all communication and... View More
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