Questions answered by James Jenkins Mills

Archived

What is the age a child can make the decision of where he wishes to live?

James's answer | Answered on February 16, 2012

The child can't make that decision until age 18, unless the child has been emancipated from his parents. You could, however, petition the court to...

Archived

Do you think defending this case will be possible or difficult

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

Hire a criminal defense attorney ASAP. I wouldn't post additional information in any public forum before speaking with a criminal defense...

Archived

How long do I have to serve the plaintiff a written answer?

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

Typically 30 days from the date of service, but if you are in small claims court, the rules are more relaxed. You can just show for the hearing...

Archived

My mother died without a will. there are seven siblings. I had power attorney that allowed me to distribute all of her property

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

The power of attorney ended automatically upon your mother's death, and is no longer valid in any way. Since she died without a will, her estate...

Archived

Being the current POA of a person can I elect a gardian for them?

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2012

You may need to go through an official guardianship proceeding. I can recommend several attorneys in your area, if you are interested. Please...

Archived

Can anyone recommend a Wrongful Death attny in Asheville, NC? I had hired an attny here and have paid him over $4,000 which

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2012

I would be happy to discuss both your wrongful death claim and the actions of your current attorney. While I am not in Asheville, our office...

Archived

My 8 year old son was put in the hospitol for ruptured appendix that turned into a nightmare..

James's answer | Answered on February 11, 2012

I'm sorry about your son's situation - the impact it has had on you and your family is obvious from your post. I think you are asking whether you...

Archived

How can I go about moving out of my home?

James's answer | Answered on February 10, 2012

You either need to wait until you are 18, get your parent's consent, or attempt to become legally emancipated from your parents. Basically, the...

Archived

Do I stand a chance in court against my landlord?

James's answer | Answered on February 09, 2012

did you pay in cash each time? if there is no paper trail, it is simply going to come down to which one of you the judge believes, i am afraid. ...

Archived

I fell asleep and rolled the company truck. I was charged with wreckless driving. Can I lose my lic and my job?

James's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

Typically, in NC, you can lose your job for just about anything. Certainly, having a bad automobile accident would give your employer grounds for...

James Jenkins Mills's Answers (164)

What is the age a child can make the decision of where he wishes to live?

Do you think defending this case will be possible or difficult

How long do I have to serve the plaintiff a written answer?

My mother died without a will. there are seven siblings. I had power attorney that allowed me to distribute all of her property

Being the current POA of a person can I elect a gardian for them?

Can anyone recommend a Wrongful Death attny in Asheville, NC? I had hired an attny here and have paid him over $4,000 which

My 8 year old son was put in the hospitol for ruptured appendix that turned into a nightmare..

How can I go about moving out of my home?

Do I stand a chance in court against my landlord?

I fell asleep and rolled the company truck. I was charged with wreckless driving. Can I lose my lic and my job?