How to deal with shady business practices by counselor charging fees?

She has no legal right to collect the $30 since you had not agreed to pay the amount and she did not notify you that if you continued to talk with...

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Can i legally give back custody of my nephew to my sister?

You and your nephew need help, but it does not sound like legal help. Family counseling for all, and individual counseling for your nephew. Ask...

Well, the creditor can sue you for the entire amount of the loan, even if the primary borrower discharges their debt in bankruptcy. Legally you...

What if you have an arrest warrant but do not appear in court ( not in the country when the warrant was issued) and come back ?

Lots of unanswered questions here. Is your son a US citizen? In whose custody is he in--US Immigration custody, or MD state custody? If in US...

When a finance company files a lawsuit due to not paying a bill does the company have to file in the State the defendant lives?

Generally speaking, the rule that a debtor can only be sued in the jurisdiction where they reside only applies to a "debt collector" who is not the...

Can an attorney accept an accident settlement without their client’s permission?

The lawyer needs your consent to the amount of the settlement. It's your case. I suspect the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 resulted not from a change in your...

Does hick rule apply?

Based on your description, the original case under a different case number had dates in April, May and June, when it was nol prossed. Then a new...

Buying a house that has a lien on it

Follow Mr. Valkenet’s advice, and do not close on this deal. The only possible exception is if the sellers purchase and pay for title insurance...

Can I runaway I'm 19 years old?

Ask to speak to your high school counselor and get advice and possible referral to county programs that assist teens or families in crisis.

Is there a statue of limitations ?

Better to consult a lawyer about what defenses, if any, you have, and how to go about raising them and not accidentally waiving them. The SOL only...