Questions answered by William F. Sulton

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Husband was willed a house but a lien will be put on it for back child support- can the deed be put in my name instead?

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The short answer is yes. But Wisconsin is a martial property state and putting the house in your name may not shield the house from your husband's...

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I had a question earlier this week about what to do when my boss is harassing me heavily but now I have a second question.

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

Many employment lawyers represent clients on a contingent fee basis. We have a two-tiered legal system (i.e., federal and state). The state...

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Accused a coworker of sexual misconduct in the work place, and now feel as though myself and another coworker are being harassed

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

You should file charges of harassment and retaliation with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. You can also hire a lawyer to file a...

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Can I use evidence from a prior denied restraining order in a new restraining order hearing for abuse of children?

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The doctrines of issue and claim preclusion generally bar the same parties from re-litigating past issues. If the respondent does not have a...

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Is a quit claim deed possible for a Wisconsin property that is being financed? Bank says it is not... Realtor says it is.

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The short answer is yes. The problem is that transferring the property is a breach of the contract you have with the lender. The lender may or may...

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How do we proceed to file a civil suit for defamation of character, slander, libel, and false statements to police about us?

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

It is a crime to make false reports to law enforcement agencies. That is the claim (i.e., intentional tort), as you have described the facts....

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Should my SO plead not guilty?

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

She has time to get a lawyer. All she needs to do is ask the court for time to retain a lawyer. The court will give her that time. You have not...

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Can a landlord garnish rent from a tenant who has passed away? If so, would it be for the remainder of the lease?

William's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

I am not certain that I understand your question. It sounds like a landlord got a judgment against a person that is now deceased. If that is true,...

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I have a plead agreement that I do not particularly agree with. How do I go about receiving an alternate sentence?

William's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

I am not certain that I understand your question. When a citizen enters a plea of guilty (or is found guilty after a trial), the judge may sentence...

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Took my car to a mechanic. Ended up paying over 2000 and my car "broke" to the point where it was undriveable in less than 8hrs.

William's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

You should hire a lawyer to pursue a misrepresentation case. Most lawyers will take your case on a contingent fee basis. As for the negative...

William F. Sulton's Answers (690)

Husband was willed a house but a lien will be put on it for back child support- can the deed be put in my name instead?

I had a question earlier this week about what to do when my boss is harassing me heavily but now I have a second question.

Accused a coworker of sexual misconduct in the work place, and now feel as though myself and another coworker are being harassed

Can I use evidence from a prior denied restraining order in a new restraining order hearing for abuse of children?

Is a quit claim deed possible for a Wisconsin property that is being financed? Bank says it is not... Realtor says it is.

How do we proceed to file a civil suit for defamation of character, slander, libel, and false statements to police about us?

Should my SO plead not guilty?

Can a landlord garnish rent from a tenant who has passed away? If so, would it be for the remainder of the lease?

I have a plead agreement that I do not particularly agree with. How do I go about receiving an alternate sentence?

Took my car to a mechanic. Ended up paying over 2000 and my car "broke" to the point where it was undriveable in less than 8hrs.