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Going to receive a workman's comp settlement want to know if my ex wife can file to get any of it for child support.
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Answered on December 17, 2014
Mr. Coglan's answer is pretty thorough. We used to answer this question with a "it depends" type of response. Then, it became more likely that it...
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What would happen if I (the petitioner) did not show up in court?
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Answered on December 17, 2014
It will be dismissed for want of prosecution (DWP). That can be "undone" with a simple motion and fee within 30 days, but becomes substantially...
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If I have a court summons in a civil case, what exactly are the consequences for my employer if he/she does not allow me to go?
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Answered on December 17, 2014
Obviously, jury service is protected. While I'm not an employment lawyer, I am not so sure about civil cases. Is there any way to take a personal...
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How Long can the ER hold me for transfer to a psychiatric hospital (under section 12) before I can discharge myself legally?
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Answered on December 17, 2014
I am not aware of what rules pertain to your situation. I looked up the Section 12 psychiatric transfer you refer to, and I am not sure it...
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Being Served
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Answered on December 16, 2014
In some situations, posting service is adequate. It depends on the type of case.
In any event, do not delay. If this is the type of case...
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Is this a attorney malpractice case? Do lawyers accept checks from insurance companies even though they plan to sue them?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
I don't think you're understanding exactly what the check was for. It could be a partial payment, medical payments or something else.
Schedule a...
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How long do you have to file the before the time you filed the original complaint and the in forma pauperis application?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
These are among the most difficult cases to handle for experienced lawyers, so the fact that you are apparently trying to handle it yourself is a...
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How do you put an amount on a permanent disability from a injury?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
First of all, there is a HUGE difference between whether this is a workers' compensation case or a personal injury (third party) case. There are...
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If you are already in the court room, and the plaintiffs attorney has talk to us, and now wants to dismiss the case without prej
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Answered on December 15, 2014
This is exactly what you want to happen. They can refile the case at some point in time, but for the most part, you're done. He determined they...
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Can the hospital and residential home keep me from bringing my son home since I am still his mother and legal guardian?
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Answered on December 15, 2014
There is simply no way we can give you any useful advice on this forum. There is only one thing that is certain--YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO TALK TO A...