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During pre-trial today finance companies attorney told me divorce decree is not legally binding. Also stated they already received judgement from EX on the auto loan.
answered on Mar 5, 2019
That attorney is correct. Your judgment of divorce has no bearing on the contract you and possibly your ex signed once upon a time. But under the terms of your judgment of divorce, it sounds like you'd have a fair claim for what's called indemnity against your ex (e.g. paying someone... View More 
How do I find out the name of the court the suit has been filed in, along with the date and time of the hearing?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
If the suit was filed properly in state court, it should be filed in the county in which you live. Call the district court and the circuit court for your county, and ask if a lawsuit has been filed against your name. Or, if the county where you live has an online site where you can search court... View More
My house was foreclosed on in 2009. The mortgage was paid off, but there was a small 2nd line attached to the mortgage (that I didn't know about), that wasn't and I was served with papers, fall 2018. Went to pre-trial in Dec, judge told us to work it out (reasonably). The collection... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2019
No one can answer this question for you, or suggest an answer for you, without sitting down with you to talk specifics about all the things you mentioned in your question. You should call a bankruptcy lawyer and ask to set up a consultation.
answered on Feb 7, 2019
Contact the court to see if there is a warrant for your arrest. If so, find out what the amount of the bond is. You would normally then have to go to the police department, but sometimes directly to the court, to turn yourself in on the warrant and post the bond, and get the charge set for a... View More
and not showing an ID card, DL, etc...
answered on Jan 21, 2019
I'm not sure what recourse you'd be looking for. If you've properly and truthfully identified yourself to law enforcement, they either arrested you or not based on why they asked you to identify yourself in the first place. If you are not arrested or facing criminal charges at this... View More
Will I be found guilty and check garnished if I don't show up
answered on Jan 21, 2019
In civil cases, you're not found guilty; you may be found liable or responsible. If you do not show up to court, you lose the ability to defend yourself and eventually the person suing you will receiving a default judgment, allowing them to legally collect whatever money they say you owe them.... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Unless they are prohibiting the organization and sponsorship of a similar male-only dance, I'm not sure there is a violation here.
also what would the repercussions be if any
answered on Oct 2, 2018
Whether the report would be false at that point is very much fact-dependent. How would this dependent be able to prove he or she has continuing permission to use the car?
I need to add fraud and misrepresentation/ misconduct to my original affidavit
answered on Oct 2, 2018
You may need to seek leave to amend your complaint. You definitely need to seek out a lawyer to assist you with that as the procedure for doing so is not that intuitive.
My father owns a water front lot next his sister in law, her lot has a house, my dad's is undeveloped, there are two trees which are leaning, she thinks they are going to fall and hit her house, my dad and several others that looked say they won't hit her house there are trees on her lot... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2018
I assume (hope!) you have insurance to cover liability if something bad does happen.
That said, "I'm afraid" is not a valid reason to sue. You have to have suffered actual damages.
In THIS case, the fact that this discussion has happened may make your insurance... View More
I work for a company that transports medications to medical facilities. We are now being asked to, as drivers, to sign narcotic manifests, confirming that specific narcotics were delivered to said facility if said facility requests that the driver signs. This would require that the drivers handle... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2018
Your situation is much too complicated to answer here as it involves drug laws and likely interstate commerce issues. It would seem that your employer is attempting to shore up the chain of custody, which they may very well be required to do by any number of state and federal regulations pertaining... View More
Contract stated that a certain company would be the contractor and installer. Contractor on contract then subcontracted work but was unable to install the roof correctly. Contractor should have had master elite certification through GAF per the contract so that I could receive the silver warranty... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
It sounds like you have a possible breach of contract case. Your contract with Lowe's probably includes provisions about what to do in the event of a dispute. You will need to follow the contract, including any procedures for alternate dispute resolution. Because Lowe's is a big company... View More
It is not in line with another employees that I asked confidentially. They received one week for every year of service. I was only offered 4 for 12 years. There are many circumstances leading up to the company saying they accepted a resignation, I never gave and I repeatedly told them that.... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2018
I recommend that you contact an employment attorney in your area to go over the agreement before you sign. This forum is too general to give an appropriate response.
Criminal charges are being persued, the 'suspect' has been arrested and arraigned. He punched me in the face twice, knocking my front tooth out. He was the passenger in my car I was DRIVING, so i parked and demanded he get out. He refused, so i got out. Whwn he hit me he knocked off my... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
You were the victim of an intentional tort (assault and battery) and can pursue a civil lawsuit against him. The lawsuit can be filed as a small claims matter (where you represent yourself in court), however your recovery will be limited. You, or a lawyer retained to represent you, can file a... View More
Is this contract valid after bankruptcy court discharged this debt?
answered on Aug 3, 2018
Yes, if they signed it post petition and received consideration for it.
If a home is rented on a boiler plate/printed off internet lease, and tenants have reported SERIOUS repairs and issues, through out 2 years of renting said home (flooding basement - floods 1/3 damages personal effects we cant use), Asbestos tiles popping up and breaking, mold, mildew, leaking... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
If a municipality requires the licensing of rental properties, and the owner has not secured the license, then it is very likely that they could mark the property as 'not habitable" until the home has been inspected. Tenants should not be at the property however, some cities will work... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2018
When you are filling out the "green card" the return address is your's.
My daughter was rear ended, I spoke to the Police officer over the phone as I was at work and told him I was going to call in a tow truck he then suggested I let him do it it would be quicker. I never received a price, the vehicle was towed and I was charged $350 for a tow of less than 10 miles. I... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
First, I assume you have daughter's vehicle. If not get it back --otherwise you will be charged storage as well. If you bailed it out, great. Send a copy of the receipt to the department that regulates tow operators. If you get a namby pamby response notify your state rep and senators that... View More
This issue pertains to my brother in law. He has a history of run ins with the law and continually escapes punishment or avoids them all together. He is an addict who has stolen from me and owes me money. A previous B/E has caught up with him during a work background check. He did not comply with... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
There is no need - the prosecutor has access to that information and quite likely more. You would not be telling the prosecutor anything he or she doesn't already know.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
Probably. I would need some additional information to accurately answer your question. I am assuming your husband had a repayment agreement with the creditor or debt collector after a judgment was entered in court. Most of the time, creditors will honor that payment plan and not take any... View More
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