Archived
What can I do about a buyer trying to back out of a residential real estate contract? What are my remedies?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
The answer depends entirely upon the contract. If this is important to you, take the contract to a consultation with a real estate attorney. Most...
Archived
Can you explain the Medicaid irrevocable trust & 5-year look back period?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
My apologies but Avvo question and answer forums are not meant for broad discussion of general topics of interest but instead to offer specific...
Archived
Why was temporary guardianship granted to my mother with no proof?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
One big misconception people have about our American justice system is what is and isn't evidence or proof. Witness statements are evidence, just...
Archived
If I pay my creditors what I can afford can they still take me to court and sue me?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
Unless subsequent agreements between you and your creditors modified the original agreements you are still legally obligated to pay as required by...
Archived
How do I do an answer to a civil complaint
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
An "Answer" is the defendant's response to a "Complaint," which is the formal document that starts a lawsuit. the Summons is the document that...
Archived
I owe $2,125 to a contractor who renovated my home. I was overcharged. In small claims court, how much will I be forced to pay?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
Small claims court will not decide whether or not you are allowed to make payments unless that is something that is contemplated in the original...
Archived
Do I have any recourse against an attorney who did not disclose a close friendship with opposing attorney
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
Ordinarily, there is no rule or other obligation to disclose personal relationships with opposing counsel. In fact, sometimes this can be quite...
Archived
Is it permitted to backdate a filing?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 08, 2016
In addition to the above comments I would just point out that a document can be signed on one date and filed on another. This is actually not that...
Archived
If a judgement was passed against me over 3 years ago.. can they NOW go in and garnish my wages as well?
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 07, 2016
I am not licensed in Virginia so anything I say should be double-checked by an attorney who is. That said, the short answer is yes. A quick...
Archived
What is the best course of action for a old collection summons.
Brook's answer
|
Answered on November 07, 2016
You and your husband should take a copy of the Summons, if you have one, to an attorney for a consultation. It is possible that a default judgment...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained