Did the attorney just write you a letter on his letterhead and ask for the information, or he did send a formal request for the documents, something with the case caption with the case number, etc? If it was a formal request to produce, you are obligated to comply. The creditor has every right to... View More

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answered on Jul 14, 2025

If your sources of income are public benefits then the attorney for the creditor will back off because public benefits such as SSI, SSDI and general assistance money are not collectible to satisfy a judgment for a credit card debt. So the attorney wants to document that, and would like you to send... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2025

When a life insurance policy has no beneficiary designation the terms of the policy will often require that the proceeds of the life insurance go through probate court. In probate court it is required for the person appointed (the probate administrator) to notify heirs at law and any potential... View More

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answered on Jun 20, 2024

Yes. You can be sued and if the court finds that you owe the money then the court can enter judgment against you to pay the money. The court can also order interest, Attorneys fees and court costs to be paid by you, if the court find that is warranted. But, if your income is all from public... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

Custody arrangements and other issues relating to the best interests of children are always modifiable. The equitable distribution of property in divorce is usually done once in the divorce and that’s it. Exceptions: if the inherited property was not disclosed in the divorce then maybe someone... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In Rhode Island, property acquired by inheritance is generally considered separate property in a divorce, as opposed to marital property which is subject to division. If you inherited property during your marriage, it is typically not included in the marital estate for division purposes, provided... View More

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answered on Dec 21, 2023

If the insurance money was sent for the repairs to pay for the repairs that the contractor is doing pursuant to a budget that they submitted to the insurance company, then yes, you have to give the money to them in order to keep them under the obligation to finish the work. If there is a problem... View More

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answered on Nov 20, 2023

In Rhode Island, if a debtor owing restitution passes away, the debt becomes a claim against their estate. Since you have a Judgement of Civil Liability, you have a legal basis to pursue this claim.

To enforce the judgment, you should file a claim with the executor or administrator of the... View More

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answered on Jul 13, 2025

You need advice from a Connecticut lawyer because your assets are under a Connecticut conservatorship. I suggest that you re-post your question in the Connecticut forum.

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answered on Jul 11, 2025

It’s stressful to receive that kind of notice, especially when your work is rooted in something as general-sounding as “Home Apothecary.” To start, the phrase itself may or may not be trademarked, but even if it is, that doesn’t automatically mean your use is infringing. Trademarks only... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

You’ve already fought a long and difficult battle to clear your name, and you deserve to see it through to justice. The fact that your conviction was overturned by the Rhode Island Supreme Court and you were found not guilty at retrial shows the system recognized a serious error. If the state is... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

Your situation involves complex legal issues because you're essentially tenants with a rent-to-own arrangement, but your landlords (parents) are violating the occupancy terms of your verbal agreement. The good news is that your text messages documenting the agreement, including the two-week... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

What you’re going through sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re just trying to understand the outcome of your own case. Even without a document number, you still have a right to access public records for your civil court case in Rhode Island. If you can provide the court with... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

It’s heartbreaking to see someone you care about go through something so painful, especially when they believe they've been wronged by the system. Even though your boyfriend was found innocent of the initial accusation, the conviction for intimidation of a witness complicates things. Civil... View More

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answered on May 31, 2025

You’re in a tough situation, but Rhode Island law does recognize some verbal rental agreements as valid, especially if you can show proof of payment and the details of your arrangement. Your financial records, messages, and any communications about your agreement can help establish the terms you... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

In Rhode Island, child support doesn’t automatically stop when someone is incarcerated. If no motion to modify the order was filed while you were in prison, the amount continued to build each month as if you were still earning income. That’s likely why you received monthly bills despite having... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You have a civil claim for medical malpractice. For surgeries performed in Rhode Island there is a three-year statute of limitations, meaning that a claimant has to file a case in court within three years, otherwise they cannot move forward on it. You've got time but it's important that... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Rhode Island, home confinement as an alternative to other consequences like jail time for child support arrears is not automatically granted and typically depends on the specific circumstances of the case. A non-custodial parent may be considered for home confinement if they can demonstrate... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

In Rhode Island, the theft of cremated remains could potentially be considered a criminal act, as it involves the unauthorized taking of property, especially if the remains were meant to be returned to the legal next of kin. While the law may not specifically address cremated remains, taking... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

That sounds like a really frustrating and costly situation, especially since you relied on Firestone to perform a state-required service and it directly led to legal trouble and your car being towed. If they charged you for a state inspection and there’s no record at the DMV—no pass, no fail,... View More