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Judgement granted against middle name - can I be wage garnished?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

You have little control over whether your employer decides to comply with a garnishment order. That is between your employer and the court, and if...

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Do i have any recourse and will signing severance agreement prevent me from suing later?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local employment lawyer before signing any severance agreement, because you will likely release any and all...

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How should I file a claim for possession of the land that was given to my father by his father(both deceased) without a deed?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

In addition to what attorney Ertle has said, a title examination will be required to determine the current status of title to the property and if...

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Can I recoup overtime that I have not been paid for the last 3 years?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local employment law attorney who can review all the facts of your employment, any employer policies on...

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Can my landlord keep my partial rent payment after she evicted me?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

If you believe your landlord improperly withheld that money, then you should file a complaint in small claims court to recover that amount. You...

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How do I get my security deposit back on a commercial rental property?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

The new owner is not responsible for paying you your security deposit. The new owner purchased the property free and clear of your claim. The...

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I was out of work for 2 years from a injury on the job. Got divorced. Lawyers are stating my income was 50,000. Not true.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

If you are already divorced, is your ex going to court attempting to get a change in spousal support? If so, then you should use the Find a...

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My daughter's father is pleading not guilty to domestic violence and robbery and we are going to pre trial Thursday.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local family law attorney who can review all the facts with you and advise you what to do.

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Can a child's father, not on birth certificate, never married child's mother, no contact/support make demands w/out commitment?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 18, 2017

He has no parental rights at all until he goes to court, and the court grants him parental rights, and the court will then also likely order him to...

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How do I find out if my boyfriend is married in another state? He denies he is but I found a picture on Facebook.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 17, 2017

If you are already seeing red flags, then you need to do some background checking. Try some of the online people search services that can check...

Joseph Bradford Jaap's Answers (9004)

Judgement granted against middle name - can I be wage garnished?

Do i have any recourse and will signing severance agreement prevent me from suing later?

How should I file a claim for possession of the land that was given to my father by his father(both deceased) without a deed?

Can I recoup overtime that I have not been paid for the last 3 years?

Can my landlord keep my partial rent payment after she evicted me?

How do I get my security deposit back on a commercial rental property?

I was out of work for 2 years from a injury on the job. Got divorced. Lawyers are stating my income was 50,000. Not true.

My daughter's father is pleading not guilty to domestic violence and robbery and we are going to pre trial Thursday.

Can a child's father, not on birth certificate, never married child's mother, no contact/support make demands w/out commitment?

How do I find out if my boyfriend is married in another state? He denies he is but I found a picture on Facebook.