Do i still have to pay the lawyer a fee even though the defendant was in jail for 3 weeks and then the case was dismissed?
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Answered on October 16, 2023
The terms on which the attorney was hired determines scope of representation. If the attorney was hired only if charges were filed, a refund may be...
My attorney is not sharing information discussed w/ another
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Answered on October 16, 2023
First, consult with other attorneys to see about replacing this attorney.
Then you can consider requesting some of the retainer back. What you...
Will I have to pay the full amount of my eviction if my roommate is filing for bankruptcy ?
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Answered on October 16, 2023
It depends on the terms of the lease with the landlord. Usually, all tenants are responsible for the full amount of rent. If so, you would be...
Fighting PRA if I haven't been served yet informed they've been suing me since 2020? SOL is up in 30d? Aggressively tricked.
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Answered on October 16, 2023
It is best not to provide them any information; simply tell them to send proof of the debt, or other information, to the addresses they already...
My student loan was defaulted on over 20 years ago. its been wiped off my credit report. can they still come after
me ?
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Answered on October 16, 2023
Student loans have different rules than other debts.
Consult with debt collection defense attorneys in the state where you live.
Can you be garnished for a debt that's twenty two years old?
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Answered on October 16, 2023
A judgment obtained in court is valid and can be collected on until it expires; judgments can usually be renewed indefinitely. Bankruptcy and...
Can a judgement against me affect my husband investment property he bought when married in Florida the deed is on his name only
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Answered on October 16, 2023
Yes, your debt can cause a lien against your husband's property in this situation.
Can I sue Ashley home store for sending me to collections for a debt I dont owe. Rep said I wouldn't be sent to collections.
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Answered on October 16, 2023
Yes you may have a lawsuit for harming your credit or other damage done.
Someone owes me a judgment from civil court. She now works as a real estate agent, can I garnish her wages?
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Answered on October 16, 2023
A garnishment is not likely to be effective as real estate agents are generally not employees but independent contractors. You can levy or take...
Can I, as defendant, answer a question on interrogatories, being sent to me by plaintiffs' attorney, with photographs .
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Answered on October 16, 2023
You can include photographs in response to the question, but not instead of answering the question.