Questions answered by Paula Brown Sinclair

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If 50/50 time sharing is awarded, what determines who pays child support?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Every state has official child support guidelines, which consists of rules for the calculation of child support. Commonly, the court lacks...

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Can I get out of my marriage?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

If by marrying the man from Mexico you complied with the laws of the state in which you married, you are married regardless of his phony SSN. ...

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What legal action can be taking against change of address scam fraud~

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Start by contacting your local postmaster to request a copy of the address change order and instructions on how to revoke it. Then, with the...

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Can a payment made to my niece, as described in Statement of Financial Affairs section 3(c), be claimed as an exemption?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Your question reveals a dangerous ignorance about bankruptcy law. Depending on how much and when was paid to your niece, it may well be a...

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Do I have enough social security credit if I have been in and out of jail?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

The Social Security Administration can answer your question best. The Service Representative at the window of your nearest district office (you...

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I am being sued in a summons and complaint by a credit card company and my only source of income is from Social Security.

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

While you may be "collection-proof," that fact does not prevent the entry of Judgment against you for monies you owe. The problem in these cases...

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If you lived with a guy for 36 yrs. and not married, but went by his last name and he died can u draw his social security?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

The answer to your question is not as simple as you might hope. The Social Security Administration provides surviving spouse benefits for widows...

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Do I need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy and is there someone that will do it for cheap?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Bankruptcy has become a complicated process full of landmines for self-inflicted injuries by the self-represented. Much becomes irrevocable when...

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My mother in-law just settled a lawsuit that paid her over $7000. She received a letter canceling her SSI money. is this allowed

Paula's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

Social Security is an insurance program where workers pay premiums through payroll taxes. Social Security eligibility is not affected by other...

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I need a foreclosure lawyer

Paula's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

Feel free to use the "Find a Lawyer" function. The Q&A forum is not intended for attorney recruitment (or client solicitation either). ...

Paula Brown Sinclair's Answers (12217)

If 50/50 time sharing is awarded, what determines who pays child support?

Can I get out of my marriage?

What legal action can be taking against change of address scam fraud~

Can a payment made to my niece, as described in Statement of Financial Affairs section 3(c), be claimed as an exemption?

Do I have enough social security credit if I have been in and out of jail?

I am being sued in a summons and complaint by a credit card company and my only source of income is from Social Security.

If you lived with a guy for 36 yrs. and not married, but went by his last name and he died can u draw his social security?

Do I need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy and is there someone that will do it for cheap?

My mother in-law just settled a lawsuit that paid her over $7000. She received a letter canceling her SSI money. is this allowed

I need a foreclosure lawyer