Questions answered by Scott Benjamin Riddle

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Can I have job offer taken away for a pending criminal charge that I haven't went to court for?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Employers make the decisions on hiring and firing, and there is no general legal entitlement or right to any job.

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Which is correct?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

The statute is correct, and that statute (or "rule") does not say you have to live in a state for 180 days before filing. What exemptions are you...

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Any chance of me getting the money back if I do pay and turns out they have no documents?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

Slim to none - mostly none - if you voluntarily pay someone else's debt. They are just going to take the money and close their file on it. It...

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Is there any chance that a response to the motion for summary judgment will be considered if filed late by 2 days?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

You can also send an email to opposing counsel politely asking for a short extension of a week. It might not comply with the rules, but an email...

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What recourse do I have and How do I fix the situation?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 12, 2016

You don't fix it. Get a real estate litigation lawyer (not just a closing lawyer) now - meaning immediately - to go to Court and get a TRO, or...

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What does Jane have to due to get off of the mortgage with John, who refuses to refinance or cooperate?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 10, 2016

Jane gets out of the loan by paying it off, whether it is through a sale of the house, refinance by her ex or cash. This was the risk each of them...

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Can I include the payment for my mortgage in the means test even though I have not live at the property for the past 2 years?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 10, 2016

In short, can you include a monthly payment in the means test that you really are not paying, and don't intend on paying? Getting past the strict...

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Is the situations and circumstances in this case great enough for me to have a attorney. Will it be lucrative and favorable

Scott's answer | Answered on April 10, 2016

"Is the chiropractor the way to go?" You are asking for a medical opinion from lawyers on a website. You should not even be relying on your lawyer...

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How do we fight this? Want to buy a house and this is multiple negative on his credit. Not on mine, I am not on the loan.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 09, 2016

Fight what, exactly? You did not tell us exactly what is on his credit report that is incorrect or inaccurate? You can amend your post. A...

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Is there any legal actions that can be taken under consumer protection when the vehicle was purchased in GA while I live in AL?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 09, 2016

What do the contracts say? You should have a copy of the documents you signed, and most have the mileage. You should also have documents for the...

Scott Benjamin Riddle's Answers (7990)

Can I have job offer taken away for a pending criminal charge that I haven't went to court for?

Which is correct?

Any chance of me getting the money back if I do pay and turns out they have no documents?

Is there any chance that a response to the motion for summary judgment will be considered if filed late by 2 days?

What recourse do I have and How do I fix the situation?

What does Jane have to due to get off of the mortgage with John, who refuses to refinance or cooperate?

Can I include the payment for my mortgage in the means test even though I have not live at the property for the past 2 years?

Is the situations and circumstances in this case great enough for me to have a attorney. Will it be lucrative and favorable

How do we fight this? Want to buy a house and this is multiple negative on his credit. Not on mine, I am not on the loan.

Is there any legal actions that can be taken under consumer protection when the vehicle was purchased in GA while I live in AL?