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I have a friend thatworking under his brother name at his job to avoid paying child support is there any trouble he can get into

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

He must report his income to domestic relations and failure to do so could bring up significant trouble. I agree that he is potentially committing...

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22 year old child purchased 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 8 months ago. Transmission blew 2 weeks ago, dealership states they cannot

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

Bankruptcy is certainly an option. It will allow your daughter the opportunity to clean up her financial situation and obtain a "fresh start". ...

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Interpretation on I-864 Obligations Item 2: The obligation ends when the applicant "has worked, or can be credited with,

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

This is not a workers compensation question. If it is an immigration question you should direct it to that forum.

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Workers compensation

James's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

You always have the right to switch lawyers. You will never pay more than 20%. I would recommend sitting down with your lawyer to discuss your...

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I have a mediation hearing in 2 weeks for workmen's comp. How many years will they settle on and how do they figure out amount?

James's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

I would agree with the other responders in that it is imperative that you have a lawyer. If you already have retained a lawyer then you should be...

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If I get disability can creditors garnish my payments

James's answer | Answered on January 06, 2014

The answer depends on who the creditors are. For the most part their is no garnishing of wages in PA. However, the federal government retains the...

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Is it better to pay off old debts or file bankruptcy? (The debts are mainly from 2006-2008 however, a few are more recent).

James's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

Bankruptcy is often the best way to improve your credit. Once you file bankruptcy as long as you begin to pay your expensws as they are accrued...

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I have problem to fill out i 864 form in part 6

James's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

You asked this in the workers compensation forum. It should be directed to the immigration forum.

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How do I get video evidence from a convenience store in Pennsylvania?

James's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

Generally store surveillance is regularly "taped over" unless something occurs. You would normally have to ask them contemporaneous to the event...

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Question about determining net income amount when calculating child support.

James's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

I agreed with the answer provided above but I would add that each parties tax status is determined by the method that is most beneficial for tax...

James V. Monaghan's Answers (401)

I have a friend thatworking under his brother name at his job to avoid paying child support is there any trouble he can get into

22 year old child purchased 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 8 months ago. Transmission blew 2 weeks ago, dealership states they cannot

Interpretation on I-864 Obligations Item 2: The obligation ends when the applicant "has worked, or can be credited with,

Workers compensation

I have a mediation hearing in 2 weeks for workmen's comp. How many years will they settle on and how do they figure out amount?

If I get disability can creditors garnish my payments

Is it better to pay off old debts or file bankruptcy? (The debts are mainly from 2006-2008 however, a few are more recent).

I have problem to fill out i 864 form in part 6

How do I get video evidence from a convenience store in Pennsylvania?

Question about determining net income amount when calculating child support.