Can I appeal the decision that I got disability but only for a 1 1/2 yrs when I've been provably disabled w/ attny for 8 yrs

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Can you help me find an attorney that can represent me in a different venue?

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My father recently passed away with no will. Does his significant other have any right to any assets?

An estate belongs to the beneficiaries of a valid will. When there is not will, the estate belongs to the heirs. Heirship is based on blood and...

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What are parental rights for unmarried couples?

When the parents of a child are not and never have been married, their parental rights are as decreed by the court. Either party can petition to...

Can an arrears order be modified simply because my ex thinks the payments should be higher?

Mr. Brinkmeier may not be entirely correct. While "substantial change" is the usual test for modifications in orders of family court, this area of...

How can i get a debt collectot from garnishing wages? we have not set a payment arrangement.

No creditor (or collector) can garnish anything without a valid judgment. Once the judgment is obtained, however, little short of a bankruptcy...

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Why would you need a estate affidavit in Iowa to change a benefitiary?

Life insurance is a contract between the purchaser/owner and the insurance company. The contract often contains an agreement as to what is needed...

Are there divorce lawyers available on consignment?

Consignment is a financial arrangement relating to the sale of goods. If you are asking about a "contingent" fee arrangement for a divorce, be...

My wife's ex-husband has not paid any monies owed as declared in the divorce and mediation . We have filed contempt .

No, the child's father has no obligation to reimburse you. Be aware also that impossibility is a valid defense to contempt for failure to...

Call from Scott powers I had 1 HR to pay 1700 for check fraud on a payday loan or my case would go to the state attorney.

This is clearly a scam. Gather all possible contact information and take it to a consumer-rights attorney for assistance. No prudent Avvo...