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Bankruptcy?

Brooke's answer | Answered on August 01, 2019

Filing bankruptcy is a difficult decision to make...and also a difficult legal process. Your first step is to contact an attorney in your city who...

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Can I sue an x fiancé for the investment in our home of 4 plus years that's in her name?

Brooke's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

What an unfortunate situation--I'm sorry you are going through that. I'd recommend that you get in touch with a family law attorney who also has...

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We had an offer accepted on a HUD forclosure property and the realtor says we will use their attorney for the closing?

Brooke's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

I agree with Mr. Moens. However I'd like to add that you can still (and should still) hire an attorney to prepare the title opinion (or at least...

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My grandmother diagnosed with Alzheimer's and bipolar. Her physician did not medicate her. What can we do?

Brooke's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about grandma's health. If you feel like she is unable to make her own decisions anymore about her own well being and...

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I am getting sued by the new owners of my house, they are saying I knew about a mistake the roofers made when a new roof was put

Brooke's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

I am so sorry to hear that you have been sued by the prior owners. Once a lawsuit has been filed and you have been served, you have a very narrow...

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How can we get the money from our mothers checking acct. After her death, with no will?

Brooke's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Iowa Code 633.356 provides that in some limited instances where assets are under $25k, where no real estate is owned...

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If I give up my parental rights do I still have to pay child support

Brooke's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

If a court terminates your parental rights, then your FUTURE child support obligation would end. (You would still owe back support). However, a...

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I made a wise choice for my kids of having a better life and not having to struggle with me at the time?

Brooke's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you need to obtain an attorney to assist you in trying to obtain a visitation schedule or...

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Finding a mass tort lawyer that has experience in pharma/toxic tort been difficult. How do I find an experienced attorney?

Brooke's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I'm sorry you have had such difficulty in finding an attorney for your case. My first piece of advice is to watch your deadline for your statute of...

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I was summoned for a court date yesterday for a 211$ medical bill, if I contact them on Monday to pay will I have to go to court

Brooke's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I would recommend that you contact the opposing attorney's office to discuss possible resolution of this issue. IF you cannot get a copy of a...

Brooke Trent's Answers (47)

Bankruptcy?

Can I sue an x fiancé for the investment in our home of 4 plus years that's in her name?

We had an offer accepted on a HUD forclosure property and the realtor says we will use their attorney for the closing?

My grandmother diagnosed with Alzheimer's and bipolar. Her physician did not medicate her. What can we do?

I am getting sued by the new owners of my house, they are saying I knew about a mistake the roofers made when a new roof was put

How can we get the money from our mothers checking acct. After her death, with no will?

If I give up my parental rights do I still have to pay child support

I made a wise choice for my kids of having a better life and not having to struggle with me at the time?

Finding a mass tort lawyer that has experience in pharma/toxic tort been difficult. How do I find an experienced attorney?

I was summoned for a court date yesterday for a 211$ medical bill, if I contact them on Monday to pay will I have to go to court