Questions answered by Russell Louis Mikow

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I had money garnished from my bank account. I didnt know about the judgement. It is paid in full now that they garnished it.

Russell's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

I agree with the other attorney's comments. In order to garnish, they must have obtained a default judgment against you. To obtain a default...

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What should one do if they were served with only 10 days notice instead of 12 for temporary motion on parenting plan.

Russell's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You should check the local rules for the county in which this case was filed for the proper timeframe for serving another party. In the counties...

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If I have potential litigation going on, should I discuss the matter with anyone before an attorney reviews it?

Russell's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

I agree with the other attorney comments. You should not discuss the matter with other people. Instead, you should discuss it with an attorney....

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Deceased father switched with another body and cremated.

Russell's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

I agree with the other attorney comments. You likely have a claim against the funeral home. I recommend you contact a lawyer to discuss your options.

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What does "Motion and Order of Default and Default of Judgement" mean for me?

Russell's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys' comments. Default judgment alone will not put you at risk of arrest. But, if you fail to attend the proceedings...

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Are there really any affirmative defenses to a summons for a medical debt?

Russell's answer | Answered on March 27, 2014

I agree with the other attorney comments. You may have viable affirmative defenses to this lawsuit. But, you should really consult with a local...

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I live in Washington State and I want to file a civil suit against someone in California. How do I do this?

Russell's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

I agree with Attorney Rohr's statements. The hardest part most often is collecting a judgment once it is obtained. If you obtain a WA judgment, it...

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Can someone help me with outstanding debt, past due/current child support and a divorce that never happened, all in one?

Russell's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

You should definately contact a Chapter 13 bankrupcty lawyer to discuss your situation. This would be a way to manage your current debt and likely...

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Should I continue to try and make full or partial card payments if I decide to file bankruptcy?

Russell's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

No, if you have decided to file bankrupcty, continued payments to unsecured creditors such as credit card companies are a waste money since the...

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If I had a public defender and we lost our case and we appealed ,do I still have the right to my file from the public defender?

Russell's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

As the client you have a right to obtain a copy of your file. I agree with comments from the other attorneys that attorneys oftentimes prefer to...

Russell Louis Mikow's Answers (107)

I had money garnished from my bank account. I didnt know about the judgement. It is paid in full now that they garnished it.

What should one do if they were served with only 10 days notice instead of 12 for temporary motion on parenting plan.

If I have potential litigation going on, should I discuss the matter with anyone before an attorney reviews it?

Deceased father switched with another body and cremated.

What does "Motion and Order of Default and Default of Judgement" mean for me?

Are there really any affirmative defenses to a summons for a medical debt?

I live in Washington State and I want to file a civil suit against someone in California. How do I do this?

Can someone help me with outstanding debt, past due/current child support and a divorce that never happened, all in one?

Should I continue to try and make full or partial card payments if I decide to file bankruptcy?

If I had a public defender and we lost our case and we appealed ,do I still have the right to my file from the public defender?