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Can a spouse file a civil suit against their spouse in SC? We have been separated since July 2, can't file until July, 2013.
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Answered on February 11, 2013
Yes, a spouse can sue another spouse in civil court. However, based on what you described, a civil court is likely to see the claim as properly...
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Can the mother harass the father for child support?
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Answered on February 11, 2013
The answer depends on what you mean by "harass". For example, there are criminal statutes that prevents harassing use of a telephone, stalking,...
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If I loose the sale of the house due to the HOA not allowing a privacy fence and everyone else has one can I sue HOA?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
If the bylaws do not allow for any privacy fencing on the side of the property, then the HOA may be well within its rights to deny it. However, if...
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There was a party and 2 labtops an iphone and a old ipod got stole can a randon person be charged with grand larceny?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
Although he returned the laptop, he can still be charged with larceny. As to whether he is charged with grand larceny, that depends on the value of...
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I got fired for a ridiculous reason! Can they really do this?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
First, let me say that I'm sorry for your circumstance. South Carolina is a "at will" employment state. That means that absent any discriminatory...
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The home were in is in foreclosure and the bank now owns it. If the bank owns it do we still have to legally pay the rent?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
If the home is now owned by the bank, you do not owe the previous owner any rent. Having said that, the bank may have a claim against you for...
If Im a stay at home mother and my husband wants a divorce will I lose custody of them because he has a job and I dont..
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Answered on February 10, 2013
The fact that you are a stay-at-home mother, standing alone, does not mean that he will get custody of your children. Although the ability of the...
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I shoplifted and did not have charges pressed against me... Is there a question of moral turpitude? (I want to be a teacher.)
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Answered on February 10, 2013
If law-enforcement was not involved, then there is absolutely no record of the charge. However, that is not to say that Walmart may not turn over...
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Can a judge use his own discretion when sentencing you on a mandatory minimum sentence?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
Mandatory minimum sentencing is just that – mandatory. Although the judge has no discretion in sentencing, the prosecution has discretion in its...
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Is it possible for an owner of one corporation with dbas not dissovle it, and start another corporation with the same dbas?
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Answered on February 10, 2013
There is no law that prohibits this activity. Having said that, the new corporation may be responsible for all of the debts, obligations, and...
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