Questions answered by Michael J Corbin

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Can my taxes be garnished for a medical bill?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

Yes. Public institutions like public hospitals frequently use "revenue recapture" to get their bills paid. They turn the bill over to the state's...

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Can I appeal a default judgement 1yr later if my lack of attendance at court was medical?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

No. What should have happened at the time you received the summons was contact with the court (not the other side's attorney) to get the hearing...

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What do I need to do to be able to sell my vehicle?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

I'll be honest - your post makes no sense. You're putting together a lot of different things together without a coherent factual basis. In...

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Do I need to worry about future foreclosure? HOA foreclosure was Dismissal for want of prosecution.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

Yes, you do need to worry. I question the numbers you provided - you are nearly 6 years delinquent on HOA dues, but the amount owing is only...

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Would it be better to file bankruptcy than to make installment payments on a $8000 money judgment? which is best?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

First, if SSI is your only source of income, they cannot collect on anything the come after you for. So, there is no reason to file bankruptcy to...

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Tenncare was suppose to pay my hospital bill in 2006 but for some reason tenncare was trying to say that I had worksman comp ins

Michael's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

The bottom line is this - regardless of what insurance (whether private or government) you gave the hospital, if they don't pay the bill, YOU are...

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In a divorce case, If I had a ton of 'dissipation' evidence against me - like drinking, gambling, cheating, buying cars.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Let's be honest here - you shot yourself in the foot. You emailed your spouse telling him all about your out-of-control spending, and you emailed...

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Do I need a child custody lawyer?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

You need to immediately retain counsel and launch a custody case to get the rights to your children. Immediately.

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My Aunt lied to gain custody of my children is there a way I can reopen the custody case?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Someone would have to carefully review everything you're saying, but if it's correct, then no, the father had no legal right to do what he did, and...

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CONTEMPT OF COURT - FILED BY COUNTY ON MY BEHALF Respondent has not paid ordered support for years now.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Since the county brought the case, the county is your "counsel" for the support hearing. Give them the information. That said, there are ways to...

Michael J Corbin's Answers (7681)

Can my taxes be garnished for a medical bill?

Can I appeal a default judgement 1yr later if my lack of attendance at court was medical?

What do I need to do to be able to sell my vehicle?

Do I need to worry about future foreclosure? HOA foreclosure was Dismissal for want of prosecution.

Would it be better to file bankruptcy than to make installment payments on a $8000 money judgment? which is best?

Tenncare was suppose to pay my hospital bill in 2006 but for some reason tenncare was trying to say that I had worksman comp ins

In a divorce case, If I had a ton of 'dissipation' evidence against me - like drinking, gambling, cheating, buying cars.

Do I need a child custody lawyer?

My Aunt lied to gain custody of my children is there a way I can reopen the custody case?

CONTEMPT OF COURT - FILED BY COUNTY ON MY BEHALF Respondent has not paid ordered support for years now.