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Can I get my attorney to describe in general terms what he plans to do before sending him the retainer fee?
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Answered on January 16, 2012
You are not being demanding. Disclosure of what is covered by a retainer is a matter of ethics for the attorney. You shouldn't even have to ask. ...
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Will
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Answered on January 16, 2012
Even if your family is of very modest means, all of you should do some minimal estate planning: a plain, old-fashioned last will and testament, a...
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I have a restrainig order against my ex boyfriend wich is due to expire in 9 months can i get it reinstated ?
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Answered on January 16, 2012
When you petition to extend the injunction, take care to describe the evidence you have that he is stalking you, in case your judge is inclined to...
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CAN MY CHILD GET ANY SURVIVAL BENEFITS?
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Answered on January 16, 2012
Social Security is an insurance program for which wage-earners pay premiums through payroll deduction. Social Security benefits are available for...
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Cost of divorce and initial consultations
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Answered on January 16, 2012
How could any attorney (or more accurately their receptionist) give you any usable information about fees without learning more about your case? ...
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Should I file bankrupcy?
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Answered on January 15, 2012
As much as the excellent bankruptcy attorneys on Avvo would like to answer "should I file bankruptcy?" what you really need is to make your own...
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How do I get my 68 year old father declared incompetent? Can we do it with out him knowing. He's could be violent.
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Answered on January 15, 2012
You should consider petitioning for guardianship (authority over his care, medical and living arrangements) and conservatorship (control of his...
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Does a unnotorized signed and dated agreement to division of assets and financial compensation hold up in court?
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Answered on January 15, 2012
Signatures on marital property agreements, whether in contemplation of divorce or not, typically require acknowledgement because a statute requires...
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Should we hire a lawyer
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Answered on January 15, 2012
There is too much at stake to not consult with an attorney. Because the range of competence varies among personal/property injury attorneys, you...
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.My husband pays child support for his 13 yr old son. Lately the boy refuses to see him , we can t force him. What should we do?
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Answered on January 15, 2012
You ask for specific advise as to what the two of you should do. First, it is your husband that should be doing what I recommend. You are his...
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