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Under M.R.C.P. 45, if opposing party files a motion to quash which the court denies, can the moving party collect expenses?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Attorney fees and costs are not awarded simply by winning and losing, only if there is a finding that the action taken by the other side was...
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Question about " final judgment" and "judgment"
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Your counterclaim may have been dismissed as part of the summary judgment decision. You have 30 days to appeal from a judgment. I agree that...
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Why was non-lawyer allowed to represent plaintiff in court?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Small claims has less formalities and while allowing a non-lawyer friend to represent someone is highly unusual, the problem is the payment order....
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I want to start working toward getting full custody of my son if I can. He's almost 8. Me and his mom split when he was a baby.
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Sir, you have a very difficult mountain to climb. This child has had relatively little contact with you and you expect physical custody to be...
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What kind of case can be brought against a man with a borderline personality disorder who has lost two girlfriends to suicide?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
None. Even involuntary commitment by family is likely not an option without a diagnosis.
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I was attacked and fear for mine my sons life can I break my lease
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Answered on January 02, 2014
You said "visit". Was the attack at your apartment or elsewhere? Was the attacker your friend? Was the attacker someone you lived with? If the...
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What can I do about my ex allowing our seven year old to play games rated Mature?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Court is likely not going to be an option for this. The courts do not get into micro-managing of parenting, and would find something like this...
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What happens to civil cases where family members inherit a property and money together but there is no written rental agreement?
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Answered on December 30, 2013
The question is not clear. Who lives there and was paying rent? Generally, if the property was inherited by multiple family members, they are all...
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My pregnant girlfriend has 4 year old with another man. Can she get back pay plus more child support?
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Answered on December 30, 2013
Child support is based on income of the parties at the time an order is made. The judge must have determined 4 years ago that based on his income,...
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Taxes
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Answered on December 30, 2013
At best, he can file "married filing separately".
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