Can you go to jail for an unpaid payday check loan

The easy answer is no, you cannot be jailed for a civil debt. However, if you accepted money without the intention of ever repaying the debt it...

Is there a Commercial Landlord Registration Act in Tennessee?

There is a Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for residential tenancies, but there is no comparable Act for commercial leases.

Can a previous lanlord garnish 100% of my child support/alimony that I get for my children?

You should contact an attorney at Memphis Area Legal Services and see if they will help you file a Motion to Quash Garnishment. The receipt of...

Attorney's absence

If the absent attorney has previously made an appearance with the court in a particular matter, it is likely that the court will make all...

Attorney fees based on performance

Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(d)(1) states that "a lawyer shall not enter into an arrangement for, charge, or collect any fee in a domestic...

If my ex-husband is unable to arive to pick up our son at the designated time, how long must I wait until the visit is revoked?

If your Parenting Plan has not made it clear, you must wait a reasonable time before you can consider your ex-husband delinquent in his obligation....

Can someone file a child support appeal when no ruling has been made?

This sounds more like an administrative appeal than an appeal to the Court of Appeals. It is hard for me to understand how child support has been...

Yes, you can probably sue under a breach of contract theory as well as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, which allows for up to...

What will happen when i go to court for a misdemeanor citation for marijuanan possesion?

You will be arraigned (asked by the judge if you understand the charges against you) and asked whether you have an attorney to represent you. If...

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How can I get a refund from a lawyer who is no longer contacting me when inquiring on my case?

You should make it clear to your lawyer that if he continues to avoid your contacts, you will be forced to file a complaint with the Board of...