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The sheriff left a letter for me to answer in 7 days, (Magistrate Court) I didn't pay my title pawn. Can I be arrested?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
If you are being given 7 days to answer, what they have filed is called an application for writ of possession. If you do not answer, the title...
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How do I get custody of my 14 year old nephew in Georgia
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Answered on October 13, 2014
If you have legal custody, then she cannot take the child anywhere without your permission. She could file to try an obtain custody based on a...
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My mother has Alzheimer's and owns her home. If she has to be put in a nursing home for care (last stages); can her home be
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Answered on October 13, 2014
That is a possibility. However, some good planning could prevent that if you act on her behalf before she needs such a placement. Find an elder law...
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If on the police report they have you down as your father can that charges be dismissed
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Answered on October 13, 2014
It probably will not get your case dismissed, but little things like that can be used to discredit the arresting officer in a trial, especially if...
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I want to know if I can sue my medical doctor for not changing my medicine that was causing me sickness,and refused to see me?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Unless a doctor's treatment of you breaches the standard of care and causes you damages, there is no benefit to trying to file a malpractice claim....
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I just had a call from Brewton law firm saying they had a returned check from 1999. I asked for docs. Am I liable if its mine?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
From that long ago, the horse has definitely left the barn. I agree with the others about being sure to give no personal information, in case of a...
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Am I responsible for a debt that I did not make, but was made by my older brother that has my mother's power of Attorney.
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Answered on October 13, 2014
A power of attorney for your mother cannot make you personally responsible, as the debt would be your mother's debt. However, her debt could...
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Can this be discharged in Ch 7?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
With debt incurred within 90 days of filing a case, there is a presumption that you took the loan out with no intentions of filing. Outside that...
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I can not afford one bc i am on a fixed income
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Answered on October 02, 2014
Depending on the type of bills you have, you may be able to modify your payments or even eliminate them. Go and sit down with a bankruptcy lawyer...
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My spouse & I got line of credit he died Im stuck with debt. I married & changed name with my SS. Can I bankrupt w/old name
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Answered on October 02, 2014
Sure. You file bankruptcy under your current name, and list your past names as "formerly known as" names on the petition. This is actually to...