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Notice of Case Management Conference & Wage Garnishment

The case management conference occurs prior to the trial and is a chance to get the parties together and for a status of the case to be given to the court. A trial date may even be chosen that day. A garnishment will not come until after the trial so there may still be some weeks left. Your best bet is to get in to see a bankruptcy attorney now so that all your paperwork is in order and the filing can get done quickly. Many bankruptcy attorneys, such as myself, offer free consultations....

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When attorneys are answering questions on Avvo, they ARE working for free. Perhaps you didn't read my answer: I stated that we attorneys do so VOLUNTARILY. The only pathetic thing about Avvo is when people who ask questions feel the right to criticize the very attorneys who are voluntarily answering their questions. By asking questions you are admitting that a) you are in legal trouble over your head and b) NEED an attorney to solve your problem. As for pro bono, I, along with many...

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Child support order termination (children ages 22 and 23) in MA

The age that child support stops if probably indicated in your original order which granted child support. Kara O'Donnell, Esq. O'DONNELL LAW OFFICES 857-526-1355 Quincy, MA www.QuincyLegal.com

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What kind of lawyer can I get to sue another lawyer in Ma.?

You are seeking a legal malpractice attorney. To find a good one, do your homework. Call the referral services for the county and state bars and have consultations with attorneys until you find one that you think is a good match for you.

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My now exwifes father lied on my preious years taxes and now i owe money.

You should report the fraud to the IRS and also file an Amended return for the year in which this happened. Call the IRS helpline and ask if you can file separately for that year, considering the past fraud. If he told you you had $3259 due then he converted that to his own personal use (by depositing it to his own account) then that is a crime and I would also file a police report on it. You may only get the money back from him in a small claims court IF there are no criminal charges...

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Can the irs levy my checking account to collect 6k where my income is Social Security disability income

Was your entire checking account was seized? If the majority of funds were SSDI funds then you should contact the bank immediately, advise them of this, then ask that the funds be replaced. Call this number . . . IRS Taxpayer Advocate: 1-877-777-4778 If your reasonable expenses are more than your income you may be eligible to have an IRS levy from your bank account refunded. The IRS will have a telephone interview with you to determine your ability to pay. This includes and discussion...

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My son wants to know when he divorces his wife

In some situations, a divorced spouse may qualify for benefits based on your earnings if he or she was married to you for at least 10 years, is not currently married and is at least age 62. The money paid to a divorced spouse does not reduce your benefit or any benefits due to your current spouse or children

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Social Security Disability

In some situations, a divorced spouse may qualify for benefits based on your earnings if he or she was married to you for at least 10 years, is not currently married and is at least age 62. The money paid to a divorced spouse does not reduce your benefit or any benefits due to your current spouse or children

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Am I required to file a 2009 Massachusetts State Income Tax return if I was only a part-year resident?

If you earned income in MA at all in 2009 you will have to file a MA nonresident income return. Check with a CPA - having 2 state returns done for the same year can get tricky - I've been there!

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What is my recourse against an incompetant attorney?

The short answer is a MA Bar complaint.

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