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I am a defendant in a lawsuit from an attorney

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

Let me supplement my colleague's response, as I do not think he really addressed your question. When a law suit is filed, all the possible...

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What is the legal age a child can decided which parent they want to live with in Florida? f

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

There is no specific age, and in fact, children can not testify in Court, at all, unless permission from the judge is obtained ahead of time. Of...

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Can my wife and i file bankruptcy together..we live in the state of maryland.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

You and your wife can file a bankruptcy together even if you are separated. Consult with a local bankruptcy attorney to learn all of your...

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Can my landlord terminate my lease early because they are moving back to the state and want to live in the home again?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

The lease is the lease, and can not be terminated early unless all parties agree, as you found out when you wanted to leave early. The owner...

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I am currently under eviction, and my LL blocked the laundry room so I cannot enter it - is this legal?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

The landlord blocking your access to portions of the premises may be construed as a constructive eviction without due process, which means that the...

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Summons credit card debt

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

I see that you posted your question 4 days ago and still do not have a response. Unfortunately, I am not licensed in your state and can not give...

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Can i sue for a debt if i have a judgement against me already?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

One obligation that you owe does not prevent you from seeking to enforce an obligation to you. Yes, it is possible that the judgment creditor to...

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I was wondering if a collection agency can come after you for a bill that six years old.I sure I paid it,but I periodically t

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

There are many different questions to be answered. First, what do you mean by "come after you"? Do you mean file a law suit? Typically, the...

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A collection agcy says their collecting payments for the bank tha financed our car, our contract doesnt show a bank only dealer

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

You make excellent points. Your next step is to put the money that you should be paying into a bank account and keep it there so the funds will...

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An attorney for debt collection did not respond to request for validation of the debt and sued me a year later.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 04, 2010

The best way to proceed is to contest the case. Confer with a local attorney. Right away. The validation issue has to do with the lawyer's...

Jeffrey B. Lampert's Answers (10194)

I am a defendant in a lawsuit from an attorney

What is the legal age a child can decided which parent they want to live with in Florida? f

Can my wife and i file bankruptcy together..we live in the state of maryland.

Can my landlord terminate my lease early because they are moving back to the state and want to live in the home again?

I am currently under eviction, and my LL blocked the laundry room so I cannot enter it - is this legal?

Summons credit card debt

Can i sue for a debt if i have a judgement against me already?

I was wondering if a collection agency can come after you for a bill that six years old.I sure I paid it,but I periodically t

A collection agcy says their collecting payments for the bank tha financed our car, our contract doesnt show a bank only dealer

An attorney for debt collection did not respond to request for validation of the debt and sued me a year later.