What should I do with a letter stating writ of attachment? It is a copied letter sent from the mail?

You should hire an attorney for advice. In 20 minutes he or she can probably explain what your rights are, whether (and how much) they can garnish,...

How do I file a petition in small claims court against a corporation that does business in my state but whose office is outside?

Keep in mind you generally lose your right to appeal if you file a case in small claims court. And Judges have a great deal of discretion in small...

Real estate question about property line

In Rhode Island, you generally have to claim land for 10 years before you can make an adverse possession claim to it. But you should hire a lawyer...

With a writ of garnishment on my paycheck, will that affect my credit score? public records? and my employment?

Since they sued you, the late/non payments to the original creditor are probably already on your credit report. They can stay there for 7 years...

Can I sue for travel costs if I need to return to Rhode Island to sue for the remaining portion of my security deposit?

You generally cannot recover travel costs. Do not count on the judge awarding you triple damages available under section 34-18-19 of the RI...

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I live in Rhode island. I am in the process of evicting a tenant for non payment of rent. A lawyer sent my tenant a 5 day notic

Judges can be arbitrary sometimes. But once they make a decision, you generally have to appeal it to a higher court to get it overturned. That will...

My exwife was ordered to pay mortgage that was in my name only and never paid it so the house was foreclosed on

You can ask for money. But it sounds like she does not have any. And to have any chance of getting that you may have to show she willfully did not...

My sisters' fiancé died unexpectedly, their 8 year old daughter is the beneficiary of his 401k, can she get any of this money?

Your sister cannot. But the funds may be used to benefit the child under certain circumstances. Your sister should consult a probate attorney is...

Can my tenant sublet her apartment if there is no written lease in place?

You need to have an attorney review the trust agreement. Your sister sounds like a month-to-month tenant of the Trust and she probably cannot...

I am a 68 yr old disabled female my son has Power of Att for me Can he stand in my place and go to court for me?

Probably not. But the judge and lawyers should be willing to make reasonable accommodations for your disability.