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1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Delaware on
Q: What is the statute of limitations on credit card debt?
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 22, 2014

Three years

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Delaware on
Q: CAN A PERSON RECORD VIDEO OFF LAP TOP IN YOUR HOME AND BE USED IN COURT?

MY SISTER WAS HOME WITH BROTHER AND MY SISTERS FRIEND RECORDED THEM ON A LAP TOP WITHOUT THEM KNOWING ABOUT IT.THEY LIVE IN DELAWARE. THANKS PAUL

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 22, 2014

Can you give us more information? Which Court? What's the case about?

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Delaware on
Q: I have been renting my house for 15 months. My landlord refuses to fix problem properly. What do I do
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

It depends on what the problem is. Can you provide more details?

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Delaware on
Q: Can a credit card company file a claim on deceased person's account balance
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

The claim would be filed against the Estate. It has to be filed within 8 months after the date of death.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Delaware on
Q: Is a car dealership responsible if my window is mashed and car is broken into while under their care?
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

This is considered a bailment, and liability depends on the specific facts of what the dealer did and did not do to protect your car. I suggest you consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Delaware on
Q: What right do I have if I've been living with someone for 30 years but am not married to them.
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

Delaware does not recognize common law marriages.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Delaware on
Q: 2000:my old bank charged off $ I owed. 2001:I filed/got bankruptcy. 2011:bank bought my old one.Must I pay that $ to it?

In 2000, I owed Wilmington Trust $2100 when they agreed to charge it off. With the help of a lawyer, I applied for bankruptcy in late 2000. The Court approved it in 2001, with no obligation for me to reimburse my creditors. In the meantime, I had changed banks. A few months ago, another bank bought... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

You should contact the lawyer who helped you file for bankruptcy.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Delaware on
Q: Will my ex filing bankruptcy affect my credit score?

My ex fiance and I purchased a house together in Delaware and both our names are on the mortgage and deed. I pay the mortgage and have always. Over 2 years ago, he abandoned the house and moved out of state. He filed for bankruptcy in Arizona. I found out when I went to make the mortgage payment... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

This is more of a bankruptcy question than a consumer law question, and I am not an expert in bankruptcy. However, it is my opinon that s long as you make the payments on time, his filing for bankruptcy protection will not affect your credit score.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Delaware on
Q: What to do if faulty search warrant is left in my apartment and my exotic pet is taken, whom I have a permit to own? DE

I have a Kinkajou, a lemur-like animal, for whom I have a permit to own in New Castle County, Delaware. An SPCA officer from Kent County came into my apartment and took my Kinkajou and gave him to the zoo. He told me that my permit is invalid and told me to donate him. When I got home to my... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

You say you went to 2 lawyers. Can you tell us what they said?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: What is the process for one to get off the sex regristry in delaware
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

I am not an expert in this area, but it is my understanding that a tier 1 offender must be registered for 15 years, but can file a petition to be removed after 10 years. The petition is filed with the Delaware Superior Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for Delaware on
Q: What's the time frame after a foreclosure has been filed to completion
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

There is not a set time frame. However, expect around 200 days.

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Delaware on
Q: About form G325: I am in legal status since I came in 2009, but worked without permit for 2 years on visa, should I say?

My husband (a citizen) and me are applying for my residency. in form G325, there is a question about 5 yr employment. Since I came in the US , I maintained legal status, but worked without work permit for almost 2 yrs. Then I stopped working, and later applied for 1 year temporary work permit - was... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

The form G325 states that there are severe penalties for falsifying or concealing facts. As an attorney, my advice is to tell the truth. Your application might be denied, but if you conceal the truth, the consequences could be worse.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Delaware on
Q: Is there a limit on late fees charged by Municapalities for water, sewer, trash collection etc.?
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

Please let us know which city or town you are concerned about.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Delaware on
Q: Where do I obtain the PHA'S documents before my informal hearing
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

What kind of hearing are you having?

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Delaware on
Q: Found neglected dog 5 mons ago nursed back to health and old owner now took back and refuses to give it back to me.

I spent 1500dollars on this dog and fell in love since day one. Cop said I need to file civil court case and called the court and said were not giving you a case because you want someone else's dog. When I found her in my back yard ! She was walking on my frozen pond squatting. Peeing blood... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

This is a very difficult situation, as any dog lover knows. If you were asking whether the owner has to reimburse you for the money you spent, there's more facts that we would first have to discuss. Unfortunately, the owner does not lose ownership because you came to his dog's rescue.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Delaware on
Q: i have pitbull puppies cant afford to get them first shotshowever they are fully de wormed how much can i sell them for?

i took the puppies to the vet they are fully dewormed but i cant afford the price for all of there first shots ..and unfortunately can not get papers for them i live in delaware i just would like to know whats the highest amount for them i rescued the pregnant mother did not know she was pregnant i... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

You are not asking a legal question. No lawyer can give an opinion on the price of a dog. If you have a legal question, please ask it.

2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Delaware on
Q: Can the claim Adjuster demand that a make a decision on getting surgery???
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

Please provide some additional facts.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Delaware on
Q: Buying house Had survey Prop line goes through driveway Neighbor owner will not allow easement Homes been there 100 yrs

The seller and I already agreed to price. There is no other place on this land for another driveway. Can a neighboring property owner not allow me access to this house? Property I am buying has had the use of this driveway as long as anyone in town (Bridgeville) has known. Neighboring house has... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

When you buy a house in Delaware, you are required to have an attorney. Your attorney will do a title search and obtain a survey. Your questions can best be answered after the title search and survey are completed. Your attorney will be able to answer your question at that time. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Delaware on
Q: for the 3 year Statute of Limitations on credit cards... is the end date the point at being served, or the day of filing

this is for Delaware law.

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 20, 2014

The date of filing with the Court

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Delaware on
Q: On a commercial lease, How far can Landlord go back, for CPI Rent increases which were not billed annually?

A commercial lease states that rent increases each year based on CPI index. Landlord waited until 2012 to notify the tenant of the rent increases from prior years.

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 9, 2014

It really depends on the specific language in the lease. I suggest that you consult with an attorney who has experience in this area of the law.

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