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Can we sue for verbal/emotional abuse on the teachers part?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

I doubt you will be able to sue. If your story is correct, the actions of the teacher are inappropriate (the part about calling her a loud mouth...

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I need help collecting a small claims judgement in excess of $4000.

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

All you can do is call around and try to find one willing. $4,000 is the lower limit for attorneys. You are in a sort of no-mans-land when it comes...

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Ex Changed to High Deductible without Consulting, Can Court help me?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

That is a tough situation and a pickle. The thing is, there is no way to really answer your question without knowing your ex's side of the story....

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What can I do so my soon to be ex doesn't get any of my settlement check?I feel she is not entitled to any of this money.

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. Absent a prenup, the reasons you want a divorce, (her bad acts) are not factors in determining a divorce...

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Which Court Would Be The Proper Court To File A Motion For A Constructive Trust. Please Help!

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

That is a far more technical question than I think you realize. Also, I think you might be misunderstanding what is a Constructive Trust. Let me...

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My son was lost by the montgomery public school system. He is only 7 years old, he has always attend the goodtimes program afte

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

First, it sounds like you eventually found your son and aside from the ordeal he is no worse for ware. This appears to be an isolated incident (if...

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If I start evicting does the automatic stay apply to renters in CH 13 BK? If so, do I go to BK court and motion to get it lifted

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Is the tenant behind on rent? The safest route is to file a motion with the bankruptcy court to life the automatic stay. Note, there are some...

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My attorney is asking me to cough up the $1,500. Does he have legal standing to collect on this outside of a completed plan?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Some of that doesn't make sense, but that is okay, I don't expect you to understand the ins and out of chapter 13 mechanics. In any event, whether...

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I am looking for a lawyer that will settle my private student loan debt.

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Then you need to find a lawyer in TN that can handle the case. Granted, lawyers with "real" experience with student loans are few and far between...

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What type of lawyer should I hire, and are there any lawyers out there who have experience with this type of situation?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

I doubt you will find a lawyer that has direct experience with the issue. That issue is super niche. You may find some attorneys that work in...

Matthew Scott Berkus's Answers (15939)

Can we sue for verbal/emotional abuse on the teachers part?

I need help collecting a small claims judgement in excess of $4000.

Ex Changed to High Deductible without Consulting, Can Court help me?

What can I do so my soon to be ex doesn't get any of my settlement check?I feel she is not entitled to any of this money.

Which Court Would Be The Proper Court To File A Motion For A Constructive Trust. Please Help!

My son was lost by the montgomery public school system. He is only 7 years old, he has always attend the goodtimes program afte

If I start evicting does the automatic stay apply to renters in CH 13 BK? If so, do I go to BK court and motion to get it lifted

My attorney is asking me to cough up the $1,500. Does he have legal standing to collect on this outside of a completed plan?

I am looking for a lawyer that will settle my private student loan debt.

What type of lawyer should I hire, and are there any lawyers out there who have experience with this type of situation?