Do I need a lawyer? I got served with papers today saying that the grandmother of my son is taking me to court for guardianship

Yes, you need a lawyer! As counsel stated, unless the g-mother can prove that you are "unfit" then your rights as parent are superior to those of...

Yes, in OK up to 25% of your gross wages can be garnished (the other 75% is exempt). Sick time is usually calculated as income for purposes of your...

How long does a landlord have to make a claim of damages after a tenant moves out and the security deposit has been returned.

Sounds like the LL is just digging for money. He had 21 days in which to provide you with an itemized statement of repair costs and receipts and...

How do I calculate prorated rent for October when I am moving out October 18th?

Actually you may both be wrong. Typically you calculate the monthly rent times 12 months and then divide by 365 days (i.e. $2500 x 12 / 365 =...

I bought a vehicle and finace company (wachovia ) was bought out by wells fargo and my last payment on contract is 10/2013

Send the representative at WF a copy of your complete signed finance agreement indicating that it terms out this month. Also, make sure you have...

What will happen if I don't show up in court and default

Most of what Mr. Hoffman said was correct except, being from Nevada, he is unaware that the Judgment Creditor (credit card company) CANNOT garnish...

I need to file Bankruptcy. I met with a lawyer and he said I did not qualify. I make $25,000 monthly in wages, My home loan

Your income is well over the median and the resulting Means Test so you would not qualify for a Ch. 7. Your unsecured debt is well over the maximum...

Can a co-debtor receive payment in bankruptcy before non-co-debtor creditors?

Unfortunately, you have not given any facts as to what the co-debtor's claim is for.

My credit card debt was bought, do I have legal rights

The entity that purchased your credit card debt is the successor in interest to the original creditor and stands in their shoes. They own the...

Ten percent is not an illegal rate but it may or may not be what you are obligated to pay. The answer to that question, as Mr. Laurie stated,...