I explained to public defender but she was charged and given probation and fine. She is mentally disabled so she can’t pay. What can I do? I’m a single mom with a 15 year old daughter as well. I don’t have $3000 laying around.
Installation was set to begin the week of September 26th. installers arrived & I questioned them on what exact directions were they given for the bathroom intallations. After their compliance with my request, I noted that they were given incorrect information concerning the specifics of one of... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
Dollar to a donut says that in your contract/estimate/invoice/ etc., there's mention of a restocking fee. Restocking fees are common in that business.
As child of which the arrears were accumulated for, how can i obtain a new minute order, directing pauments to me and my sister? No will or assets from deceased mother
answered on Sep 29, 2022
I believe child support ceases upon his death. It's your mom to whom he owed the support, not you. In fact, many states require the payor to obtain life insurance to cover the projected child support in case the payor dies before its paid.
I have text messages and a signed contract with witnesses
answered on Sep 29, 2022
If it's been a while and you haven't paid, hire an attorney to file a lawsuit, although depending on the amount and your preferences, you might want to do it yourself in small claims court.
My landlord is suing me for damages. I received my bill of particulars but only estimates no receipts can the judge rule in the plaintiff's favor without any proof that is what she paid?
answered on Sep 29, 2022
You have to defend the lawsuit. If you allow a default to be entered, you're done.
She used her card 2 years ago to cremate her 10 yr live in boyfriend, barely makes enough money to pay rent and utilities, nothing left after. I just helped her pay off her vehicle that they bought before he passed. Can the sheriff seize that vehicle to settle the debt or her bank account that has... Read more »
answered on Sep 28, 2022
If the judgment is satisfied before the sheriff executes, there won't be an execution. Subject to SC law, the sheriff may very well be able to snatch the car and her bank account. If you intend to satisfy the judgment, DO NOT go by the judgment itself. Contact plaintiff's attorney for an... Read more »
who ever had my number before keeps giving it out for every thing under the sun that they don't want to ever pay or deal with. And it has been over 10 years. Is there any thing here I can do on the legal end to stop them?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
You can talk to a local lawyer whether this constitutes harassment but you have to determine who is responsible for doing so. Or you can change your phone number.
If SOL expired before wage garnishment was issued is it legal to take my money?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
The statute of limitation to collect on a judgment is much longer than 5 years. The 5 year SOL applies to bringing the lawsuit. You have no statute of limitation defense.
Does payment to a credit card made from an address in the MD district in 2010 qualify as minimum contact? I currently live in FL and I lived in PA when the suit was filed in 2013. The only thing tying me to MD at all is this one payment.
answered on Sep 24, 2022
No, unless the suit involves the transaction itself in Maryland, such as you entered into a contract to purchase a product or service in Maryland and paid the initial payment toward the contract there before leaving. Mailing a check to a credit card company from Maryland or paying toward the credit... Read more »
2) supposed to be an election to vote for a member by the residents?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Please see my responses to your several other questions about the same thing. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
I declared bankruptcy in 2016. I received a ledger from Lazega & Johanson, a collection law firm, very away after receiving my bankruptcy discharge. It stated that I owed them an absurd sum in association dues, which included fees and interest.
I discovered after looking at the charges... Read more »
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Per Bankruptcy Code 523(a)(16), these debts are probably not dischargeable in bankruptcy, so you would continue to owe them. Whether they represent an accurate balance of what you owe is a different issue.
I suggest clearly breaking down all charges and payments made (like a statement),... Read more »
I got accepted into a university, weeks pass and I get my grant to buy books and supplies. a short amount of time before the semester starts they say they made an "error" and put me in an earned enrollment program and cancel my classes not allowing me to reenroll in the current semester... Read more »
answered on Sep 23, 2022
I'd advise you to do 2 things:
1. make an appointment with a lawyer who handles general civil matters, and take all of the documentation who have so the attorney can make a professional assessment of your situation. It may mean you calling around to everal lawyers and several... Read more »
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Possibly, but the burden to trace it and show it was purchased from VA funds is on you.
Also I never knew about the account that I am being sued for never signed a contract or a summons. someone else signed the summons for me and didn't tell me about it.
answered on Sep 22, 2022
You don't. You make a motion to dismiss the case, stating your reasons. You file the original with the clerk of the court and send a copy to the plaintiff or its attorney. As to the summons - if the summons was delivered to a person authorized by law to accept it at your residence (as an... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2022
The title company's job is to clear your title prior to the conveyance. If there is no judgment lien prior to closing, it may not get paid and released. Then the creditor would probably try to collect from your bank.
So basically I owe a psych ward a ton of money. I was sued for it. And now they are garnishing my entire bank account. I have been trying to get ahold of the lawyer company to hopefully negotiate to stop the garnishment but they won’t return my calls and their automated emails just tell me to... Read more »
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Get all of your money out of the bank and keep it out until you hire a lawyer and get this problem settled.
being sued for 100k and im in debt and barely getting back on my feet while trying to survive while. its my first time im being sued , what kind of lawyers do i look for and im pretty poor and i see lawyers are like 300 or more an hour. i feel like im drowning but need to know what to do
answered on Sep 20, 2022
You should look for a civil trial lawyer a/k/a litigator with experience defending debt collection cases like yours who practice in or near the county where you have been sued. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers in civil trial law, in personal injury, and in consumer and... Read more »
The case is for credit card debt. Are there any typical reasons they would voluntarily dismiss the case without judgement?
answered on Sep 20, 2022
If the dismissal is "without prejudice" then they can re-file suit so long as they do so within the original statute of limitations, which is 3 years in Maryland for typical credit card debt. The 3 years begins to run from the date the last payment under the credit card agreement became... Read more »
He left me his property and I have a will county transfered it to a lawyer and is threatening to sale property
I haven’t received any statement showing where the garnishment is going.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Statements stopped when the account charged off. The garnishments are applied to the judgment; the law firm handling the garnishment keeps the balance and will give you a balance on occasion. They will not send you a monthly statement.
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