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I need as much time as possible to get completely out of my home since my landlord is evicting us. what can i do?

Tina's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

If the eviction is granted, you can request additional time to move. It must be requested at that same initial eviction hearing. The SC...

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My brother owns a home. He has given his girlfriend a five year lease which he now wishes to break.

Tina's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

To determine the specifics of your brother's document, he will need to seek review and consultation with an attorney. Generally speaking, property...

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I have been legally divorced for 2 months, getting $1500 in alimony, but I can't get a job.

Tina's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

The original order must be closely examined to see if there are any restrictions or other specifics regarding the alimony award and amending such....

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I am African American and was fired after 30 days . I was told "I wasn't a good fit" I was replaced by a less qualified white.

Tina's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

It appears that this question has been posted twice. So, please find below my initial response. You will need to first file a complaint with...

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I am African American and was fired after 30 days . I was told "I wasn't a good fit" I was replaced by a less qualified white.

Tina's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

You will need to first file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the SC Human Affairs Commission. You will need to...

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I owned a proprty jointly with my ex husband and was sold at auction and he was the high bidder. His attorney performed the

Tina's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

It appears that these issues should have been resolved or addressed during the partition action and at the time it was filed. If you believe...

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I got a call saying i owed a payday loan and i was going to jail they demanded my credit card info and said i was in trouble

Tina's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

Under current SC Law, there is not criminal liability for a consumer debt with the possible exception of wilfully disposing of collateral given to...

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How do I get custody of my niece when both of biological parents do not want her and are willing to sign her over to me

Tina's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

For an official and legally binding order, it will be necessary to petition the family court for custody. The process can potentially be...

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If I have a kid with someone who I never married is it legal for them to say I can no overnight guests with my son in the house?

Tina's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

In custody decisions, it is pretty typical for the order to contain a restriction on overnight guests and, just generally, exposing the child, or...

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Landlord withheld our security deposit to replace a full room of carpet due to a 2 inch tear? Is that reasonable?

Tina's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

Without actually seeing the carpet and knowing the specific circumstances, I am unable to say whether replacement is reasonable. However, if a...

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I need as much time as possible to get completely out of my home since my landlord is evicting us. what can i do?

My brother owns a home. He has given his girlfriend a five year lease which he now wishes to break.

I have been legally divorced for 2 months, getting $1500 in alimony, but I can't get a job.

I am African American and was fired after 30 days . I was told "I wasn't a good fit" I was replaced by a less qualified white.

I am African American and was fired after 30 days . I was told "I wasn't a good fit" I was replaced by a less qualified white.

I owned a proprty jointly with my ex husband and was sold at auction and he was the high bidder. His attorney performed the

I got a call saying i owed a payday loan and i was going to jail they demanded my credit card info and said i was in trouble

How do I get custody of my niece when both of biological parents do not want her and are willing to sign her over to me

If I have a kid with someone who I never married is it legal for them to say I can no overnight guests with my son in the house?

Landlord withheld our security deposit to replace a full room of carpet due to a 2 inch tear? Is that reasonable?