Questions answered by Michael John Harrington

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Can credit card companies use the right of set off rule to debit my checking account for defaulted payments?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

A creditor needs to first obtain a judgment from the court (lawsuit) before they can garnish wages, attach property etc. This is the same for a...

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I have been paying child support for my children but they live with me. Anyway to get the $$ back?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

First off you should modify the court order to make sure it reflects the current situation: that custody is with you and child support should be...

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Can lender claim deficiency judgement?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

California's ant-deficiency laws pertain to certain types of mortgages only. Is your mortgage a purchase money loan? Is this a "heloc" or loan...

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How do I file a motion to set default judgment aside. Should I be filing any other paperwork

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

I agree with the other contributor. This can be a bit tricky. And the information is not clear, either. Did the plaintiff request clerks entry of...

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Can my husband adopt my son?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

Non payment of support is only one grounds for termination of parental rights; abandonment can also be shown by lack of contact. So here I disagree...

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HOW DO YOU STOP A STEP PARENT ADOPTION IF I AM THE BIRTH FATHER, AND WANT VISITATION?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

If he has a court order for visitation he can show up with the police on his next visit as mom cannot violate the court order; if he has no court...

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I want to adopt my grandkids.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 10, 2009

You can petition for adoption but if the parents do not consent, then its a matter of making another petition to terminate parental rights. The...

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Debt Collection and judgments

Michael's answer | Answered on March 10, 2009

First, they must sue and get a judgment: Liens can be filed on your checking accts, any account with your name as owner or co-owner such as a...

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When my mother died, my step dad had me sign a paper saying i was putting back what had left me into the trust.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 07, 2009

Have a lawyer review it. The local county bar association has a lawyer referral service and a 30 minute consultation is minimal, maybe $45 or so. ...

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Can my sister demand reimbursment of personal funds she spent to up-keep decedant's house prior to court appointment as executor

Michael's answer | Answered on March 07, 2009

She should not act as executor of the will until opening probate and receiving the appointment order and the letters of administration issued from...

Michael John Harrington's Answers (2460)

Can credit card companies use the right of set off rule to debit my checking account for defaulted payments?

I have been paying child support for my children but they live with me. Anyway to get the $$ back?

Can lender claim deficiency judgement?

How do I file a motion to set default judgment aside. Should I be filing any other paperwork

Can my husband adopt my son?

HOW DO YOU STOP A STEP PARENT ADOPTION IF I AM THE BIRTH FATHER, AND WANT VISITATION?

I want to adopt my grandkids.

Debt Collection and judgments

When my mother died, my step dad had me sign a paper saying i was putting back what had left me into the trust.

Can my sister demand reimbursment of personal funds she spent to up-keep decedant's house prior to court appointment as executor