Questions answered by Bennett James Wills

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There was a choking-game being talked about at school and they was aware of it. My daughter died from playing the game. We wasnt

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Sorry for your loss. You need to consult local counsel that handles wrongful death/injury cases.

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Paying a judgment that is no longer with the original attorney

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You should have the collection agency put in writing that they will satisfy the judgment based on your settlement payment. That way, if they do not...

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What do i do, and who can i contact? I hired an attorney, paid him 3000 dollars, and he did nothing for me.

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

What did your attorney not do for you? You could ask for a refund or possible file a grievance.

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What can i do about getting fired because i had a baby?

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You could file a complaint with the EEOC and/or Department of Wage and Labor. You have rights and it is illegal to discriminate for pregnancy....

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Can I withhold money from final payment to a contractor based on damages they caused?

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You could withhold money for damages. But then depending on the amount you don't pay, you may be sued by the contractor. However, you may also have...

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I need the money legally owed to me. How do I go about getting it without spending money I already don't have.

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You should consult local counsel to review your divorce orders. Since you're tight on money, you should contact any local legal aid agencies that...

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My ex stopped working before our child support establishment hearing, will his income be calculated differently now?

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

All of his income will be considered. If the court finds that he has voluntarily impoverished himself, then the court can impute his last income in...

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I just discovered that my account has been frozen due to a default judgment 3 years I never received summons for. What are my

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You would have grounds to vacate the judgment based on non-service. This is a common issue. I have written an article on the topic here for more...

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COURT ORDER TAKE TO SCHOOL I CAN'T GET DAUGHTER TO/ FROM SCHOOL WHAT ACTIONS DO I TAKE? I ask to tranfer her school close to me,

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Whatever your issue may really be......you should contact the Maryland Volunteer Legal Service or Legal Aid, or perhaps a law school clinical...

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Appeals

Bennett's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

If the appeal was successful, the likely remedy would be resentencing at the lower court.

Bennett James Wills's Answers (2798)

There was a choking-game being talked about at school and they was aware of it. My daughter died from playing the game. We wasnt

Paying a judgment that is no longer with the original attorney

What do i do, and who can i contact? I hired an attorney, paid him 3000 dollars, and he did nothing for me.

What can i do about getting fired because i had a baby?

Can I withhold money from final payment to a contractor based on damages they caused?

I need the money legally owed to me. How do I go about getting it without spending money I already don't have.

My ex stopped working before our child support establishment hearing, will his income be calculated differently now?

I just discovered that my account has been frozen due to a default judgment 3 years I never received summons for. What are my

COURT ORDER TAKE TO SCHOOL I CAN'T GET DAUGHTER TO/ FROM SCHOOL WHAT ACTIONS DO I TAKE? I ask to tranfer her school close to me,

Appeals