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Can my 18 year old boyfriend go to jail for making me pregnant and can my mom make me abort

Mary's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

You can't be 'forced' to have an abortion. I would suggest giving the baby up for adoption. Otherwise, you and your 18 year boyfriend may want to...

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My bank was cleaned out this morning due to writ of garnishment

Mary's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I think a consultation with an attorney is definitely a good idea. Many attorneys, including our firm, will do free consultations and/or take...

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Writ of garnishment

Mary's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

This is happening quite a bit recently, where a new creditor has been assigned or bought the old judgment and is trying to collect on it. You will...

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Can a debt collector really freeze your bank acct with a writ of garnishment notice?

Mary's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

You will need to file a claim of exemption if you qualify for any exemptions. Your spouse can also file to have their funds that were in the joint...

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Florida statute on debt collection

Mary's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

This is an unsettled area of law in Florida. Some courts have ruled that it is a condition precedent for a collection agency (not an original...

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I live in Florida. I am being sued on credit card debts that were in my name only, can they go after my husbands income?

Mary's answer | Answered on November 21, 2014

Are you being sued by a collection agency or by the original creditor? If it's by a collection agency, you may be able to successfully defend the...

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Can a debt collector ask for my wifes information such as SSN etc.. if she is is not a cosigner on a debt.

Mary's answer | Answered on November 18, 2014

If you signed a Consent to Judgment, then they are trying to get as much information as possible to aid in executing the judgment. Be prepared to...

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Can another collection agency take you to court on a bill that you did a settlement on with another collection agency?

Mary's answer | Answered on November 18, 2014

Sometimes if you settle with one company (for less than the full amount of a debt), they can sell the remaining part of your debt to a different...

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Do I include my wife's income on a Wage Garnishment Exemption hearings financials?

Mary's answer | Answered on November 12, 2014

I agree with the other attorney. Have you considered filing for bankruptcy? That would most likely discharge the judgment. I would recommend...

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Is there a Lawyer available to help me with a Civil Suit involving the CIA?

Mary's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

Attorneys on AVVO are prohibited from soliciting. Your best best is to use the Find a Lawyer tool on AVVO to find an attorney or attorneys, and...

Mary Reid Mayo Morelly's Answers (165)

Can my 18 year old boyfriend go to jail for making me pregnant and can my mom make me abort

My bank was cleaned out this morning due to writ of garnishment

Writ of garnishment

Can a debt collector really freeze your bank acct with a writ of garnishment notice?

Florida statute on debt collection

I live in Florida. I am being sued on credit card debts that were in my name only, can they go after my husbands income?

Can a debt collector ask for my wifes information such as SSN etc.. if she is is not a cosigner on a debt.

Can another collection agency take you to court on a bill that you did a settlement on with another collection agency?

Do I include my wife's income on a Wage Garnishment Exemption hearings financials?

Is there a Lawyer available to help me with a Civil Suit involving the CIA?