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answered on Jun 8, 2023
Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information. When you say "detachment" it sounds like Military, and they can be subject to special rules. If this is normal employment, you can be protected by pregnancy leave laws found in the Government code § 12940 and following.... Read more »
I don't have the $ to pay my lawyer to move forward with enforcing the decree settlement how do i do that by myself with out representation?
answered on Jun 7, 2023
I have outlined below a few basic things to get you pointed in the right direction.
1. A good place to start would be to go to your local law library. Study the statutes related to the issues in your case.
2. Make sure you understand the rules of evidence. This will govern what... Read more »
I am purchasing my home with a Contract for deed for the last 4 years. Received an email today from seller wanting to change my Contract for deed to a Vendor's lien deed. What does this mean for me?
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Without being able to read minds, my best guess is property taxes. With a contract for deed, you don't own the property and therefore are not responsible to pay the property taxes. Of course, you are running a huge risk that the owner ultimately won't transfer title, or that the owner... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2023
IMO the first thing you need to do is to determine if your property has a utility easement (most do) and if the box installed by the internet provider is within the easement (sometimes, they do make mistakes).
If the box falls within a utility easement, you most likely can't do... Read more »
Autopedia Inc sold a used vehicle to a customer who signed a form acknowledging that the odometer reading was not accurate. The buyer later filed a lawsuit in the 192nd District Court, and despite our filing a motion to compel arbitration, the court issued a default judgment without allowing us to... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2023
I am an appellate lawyer who regularly practices before the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas. I charge $450 per hour. Because the time spent on an appeal is heavily front-loaded, I typically require an initial retainer of $25,000 to handle a direct or restricted appeal from a default judgment.... Read more »
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