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Can I be sued if I totaled a "friend's" car due to bad weather conditions?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

She can sue you if she has damages. What is she trying to collect after theinsurance company paid her and you covered her expenses? When...

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Are witnesses, who are called to testify in a lawsuit, entitled to compensation for travel, time and expenses?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

There is usually a small "milage fee" for the witness based on the distance to the court room or the deposition that is supposed to accompany a...

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If u have a joint checking account with a friend can a collection agent garnish checking account

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

SSD cannot be garnished, but when you mix it with none -exempt funds the total may be garnished. You should seperate the funds. The amounts...

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Will my fiance be legally obligated to pay for my debt once we are married?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

When you get married the debt you have amassed prior to the marriage do not automatically become the liability of your new spouse. However, the...

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Probate and secured creditor

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

The secured creditor can just foreclose. they do not have to wait for the probate process to be completed.

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How can a small business handle debt (bankruptcy?) while trying to sell business?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

You should definitely explore the options with a bankruptcy attorney. Many small businesses that fail have debts that are gauarteed by the...

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Can they garnish my wages if its allready being garnish for child surport

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 22, 2010

If you have multiple judgments that are trying to garnish your wages usually only one can be paid at a time. The amounts that can be taken from...

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My landlord rented me an apartment while in foreclosure how do i go about suing him am i entitled to get my money back?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 21, 2010

When you are a tenant and the property you live in is in foreclosure, or the landlord has filed bankruptcy you need to keep a couple of things in...

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My wifes name is not on the lease can the landlord evecit her and the kids?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 21, 2010

Even if there is no lease occupying the property creates a month to month tennancy. And yes, the landlord can move to evict anyone in possession.

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What are my rights as a tenant whose rental home is being sold as a "Short Sale"?

Theodore's answer | Answered on January 21, 2010

The landlord is allowed access at reasonable times for showing the property. When you are a tenant and the property you live in is in...

Theodore Lyons Araujo's Answers (8812)

Can I be sued if I totaled a "friend's" car due to bad weather conditions?

Are witnesses, who are called to testify in a lawsuit, entitled to compensation for travel, time and expenses?

If u have a joint checking account with a friend can a collection agent garnish checking account

Will my fiance be legally obligated to pay for my debt once we are married?

Probate and secured creditor

How can a small business handle debt (bankruptcy?) while trying to sell business?

Can they garnish my wages if its allready being garnish for child surport

My landlord rented me an apartment while in foreclosure how do i go about suing him am i entitled to get my money back?

My wifes name is not on the lease can the landlord evecit her and the kids?

What are my rights as a tenant whose rental home is being sold as a "Short Sale"?