Questions answered by John Taylor Hopkins IV

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If the defendant doesn't show then I automatically win the case, right? They filed an answer but won't be in court.

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

Whether the defendant shows or not, you have to prove your case.

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Friend didn't pay rent for 4 months after I paid him. Landlord is suing me too and I'm not on lease.

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

Unfortunately for you, that you paid your roommate and the roommate failed to pay the LL does nothing to help you against the claims made by the...

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Court just served me at the court counter for roommate's eviction. What can I do?

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You have accidentally made yourself a party to the case. Because you are not a lawyer, you should not have been attempting to file an answer for...

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If we change course and he stays after the 60 days, would I still be required to give him 60 days if I want him gone?

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

If you have no written lease with him, then he is a tenant at will and you as the LL are required to give 60 days notice to vacate. if he is still...

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As the co-signer is the wife entitled to the vehicle?

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

The title determines who owns the vehicle. It does not matter who was on the loan or how the loan was paid. If it was jointly held with rights...

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Is it the law as the ncp that you must pick up and drop off the child for visitation?

John's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

The language of your order/agreement control. What does it say about transportation for visitation? Does it say anything about meeting at some...

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What are my chances of gaining sole custody of my children?

John's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

It sounds like the father of the children never established legitimacy by court order, as such, based on State law he has no parental rights and...

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How can I be responsible when there was no police called? They asked me not to call the police...I'm being harassed by the insur

John's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Sounds like a scam to me. Call local police and make a report.

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I will consult with a lawyer, however, i want to plainly know could this be tried in court and the paperwork be thrown out

John's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

It sounds like you are saying he forged your name to settlement documents in a legitimacy case and filed them with the court. If this is correct...

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How can we do this legaly?

John's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You are the father of a child born outside of wedlock. To establish your parental rights you must file an action to establish Legitimacy. A name...

John Taylor Hopkins IV's Answers (7419)

If the defendant doesn't show then I automatically win the case, right? They filed an answer but won't be in court.

Friend didn't pay rent for 4 months after I paid him. Landlord is suing me too and I'm not on lease.

Court just served me at the court counter for roommate's eviction. What can I do?

If we change course and he stays after the 60 days, would I still be required to give him 60 days if I want him gone?

As the co-signer is the wife entitled to the vehicle?

Is it the law as the ncp that you must pick up and drop off the child for visitation?

What are my chances of gaining sole custody of my children?

How can I be responsible when there was no police called? They asked me not to call the police...I'm being harassed by the insur

I will consult with a lawyer, however, i want to plainly know could this be tried in court and the paperwork be thrown out

How can we do this legaly?