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What can I do to get my money back from an attorney retained in February and has done nothing except file a general denial?
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Answered on August 27, 2015
Texas lawyers (including me) are duty-bound to "promptly" reply to client's reasonable requests for information (professional conduct rule 1.03). ...
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Obtained a lawyer to collect a judgement on 7/20. Won't respond to emails. What do I do?
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Answered on August 27, 2015
A lawyer has a duty to communicate with their client. Under the model rules of professional conduct, they must communicate to clients "promptly"...
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Can a buyer from Craiglist sue me in small claims court?
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Answered on August 27, 2015
Can someone sue you? Yes. For any reason they feel like making up. Whether they will win or not is a totally different issue. If the item was...
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How do I deny divorce claims from another state?
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Unfortunately, if she meets the residency requirements (which, from the looks of it, she does), she can file for divorce out there, so you're going...
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Common Law or Not?
- Lived together for 4 years- Exclusive relationship- Share a child together- Wore rings- Shared last name
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Mississippi does not recognize common law marriage. Neither does Alabama. So it will not have any bearing on your custody case.
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What is an appropriate course of action for a case of copyright infringement?
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Answered on August 14, 2015
You could start with a cease and desist letter, although if you are seeking damages you are going to probably have to litigate it.
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Are bisexuals eligible for asylum (visa) case where in the home country homosexuality and bisexuality both carry death sentence?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
Yes, you could apply for asylum, if there is persecution in your country based on sexual orientation (which would be a particular social group). ...
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What legal action can take against my wife for leaving state with our child
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Answered on August 13, 2015
If Ohio is where your child lived for the past 6 months, then file an action there for child custody (and divorce). The Ohio court would have the...
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What legal options do I have when a school allows bulliing and stop it to protect a kid.
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Answered on August 13, 2015
There's always homeschooling. Failing that, transferring him, or lawyering up and having the lawyer send a letter to the school district.
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Domestic violence summon ??
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Answered on August 13, 2015
Technically you haven't been served. So you'll have to decide if you want to accept service or not. And definitely get a lawyer; you are entering...
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