Financial Problems
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Legal Advice in Lithonia, Ga
Asked by S. from Atlanta
on May 10, 2006
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Married for 20 years
Four children 20, 19, 17 and 12 yrs.old
Worked part time most of the time and don't pay any major bills, don't really know my husband's fina...
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- With 4 kids, you should definately look into life insurance so that they are taken care of, at least the younger ones. Now that they are older and less demanding, I wo...
- As far as the house is concerned, GA law says that it's half yours, no matter if your name is on title or mortgage. You would also be awarded alimony if you get a divo...
- First let me say I am not an attorney but I have worked in the legal arena for many years, mainly on the real estate side of it. A few questions: Are all of the c...
Buying a House
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on February 15, 2011
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Hi, mamas! This is the first time I've asked a question, so here it is - I would like to buy a house someday, but I don't know where to start! I am paying a lot for ...
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- I think you and hubbie need to sit down and do a detailed budget first. See what you bring home every month and what you can really afford in a house payment- not wha...
- One of the biggest factors in deciding to whether to buy a house or not is can you afford it? Since you don't know about your credit, start by getting your free a...
- The best thing to start is to request copies of your credit reports. Get your financial ducks in a row and pay off any & all debt so you know what you've got to wor...
Problems with Tummy
Asked by L.W. from Sherman
on April 24, 2008
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Hello everyone! This is such a wonderful place to turn to, although I am kind of embarassed about my problem. Ever since my son was born (now 22 months), I have had ...
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- Go to you family doctor or OB/gyn. Diarrhea is a side effect of every med out there......but don't settle for a change in meds if it continues. Keep going back. Also a...
- L., I suggest you talk with your gynecologist about this. I seem to remember something about how either elevated or lowered hormone levels can cause digestive issu...
- Try eating yogurt (make sure it has live cultures in it) and lace it with acidopholous. Many medications break down the body's natural processes and so we need to put...
Mom Needing to Vent/credit Card Issues
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on April 24, 2009
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I know I have noone to blame for my problems except for myself. I was having some financial difficulty with my credit card bills. particularly citi-bank. I had made...
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- Hi B., Good for you for owning up and taking responsibility. Sometimes we have to learn lessons the hard way. We have to put on our "big girl panties" and deal with...
- Dear B.!! Thank goodness that you are through with citi-bank Visa, and I hope and pray that you have cut up that card and never use it again! To answer your questi...
- I'm sorry you had that happen. We are dealing with similar issues, meaning debt and not a lot of money. We got behind in payment a few months ago and it took about 4...
Do Banks Check Credit Before Giving You an Account?
Asked by M.P. from Kansas City
on October 28, 2008
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My friend says she was turned down by the bank to be added to her new husbands checking account because she had bad credit(from several years before). I guess she had ...
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- some do but not usually a full credit report. They have some way of checking to see if you bounced a lot of checks in the past and would refuse to give you an account...
- Most banks check your check-writing history prior to opening an account for you, or adding you to an existing account.
- I didn't know that either because we don't sign anything giving them permission to do so. I wonder if they are talking about a different type of check in the bankin...
Help Needed to Help Daughter with "Mean Girl" Problems
Asked by C.F. from Sacramento
on May 5, 2008
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I have an 11 year old daughter who has a best friend who is so mean to her. Last week she got together with another girl and they text messaged her pretending to be a...
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- Friendship issues are always difficult. It seems to me that the most positive approach would be to continue to discuss what friendship really is (the behavior you des...
- As a mother who has gone through this with my son who has Adhd, it has been best reslved by my going up to that child with my child present and talking to that child a...
- I highly recommend that you get the school and the authorities involved as this is Cyber Bullying. If you can download copies of the texts that would even be better!!...
Question Regarding Filing for BK
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on July 28, 2009
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My husband finally started a job last week (across the country) after 9 months off of work. Inbtwn - i have racked up almost 16K in credit card debt for medical, and h...
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- I would suggest finding a lawyer to help you. Some lawyers will even give you a free 30 minutes consult. My husband and I were faced with the same thing 2 years ago. E...
- Good morning S., I used to prepare Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies for 10 years and would be happy to answer specific questions you may have, without giving ...
- I can't give any financial advice, but I would love to encourage you to do whatever it takes to make your marriage work. I know you are trying to do the best for your ...
My Hair Is Falling Out in Clumps, Not a Few Pieces Here or There! Suggestions
Asked by E.R. from Minneapolis
on October 15, 2008
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I have a really odd question -- my hair recently started falling out in clumps, not just a few pieces here or there. I am actually getting worried about it. I normal...
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- Isn't it funny how when we were little we heard how we would drive our mothers crazy so their hair was either turning gray or falling out because of us? LOL actually,...
- I don't know if anyone has mentioned this but biotin from the pharmacy worked for me. I was having the same thing going on for a while and it seemed to work. I am sorr...
- Hi Emily- I'm a wellness coach and a med. prof.- so could be a few possibilities: Nutrition- have you cut back on protein esp. veg. based/soy proteins? You commente...
I'm So sad...we've Decided to Wait to Have Another One
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2010
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I feel so depressed today. I cried myself to sleep last night. My hubby and I decided to wait to have #2 due to financial reasons. The recession really effected us ...
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- We decided to wait at least three years before trying for another. Well, three years has turned into....not sure. I had our daughter when i was 30. Now I'm 36 and sti...
- A wise woman once told me "Just because you grieve does not mean it was a wrong decision." Give yourself a chance to grieve for a short time, then let it go. Then ...
- I say do it anyway. We'll always be broke! You can't always have a baby... It will be hard, but super worth it in the end.
Real Estate Law Expert Needed Fast!
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on January 3, 2010
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Renting a two story home with my husband and children.the owners filed chpt 7 bankruptcy
two months prior the owners did not renew our lease but did honor a month to...
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- 'm not a real estate expert but have heard of similar situations and I suggest you call the Board of Health and report the conditions. Call the Mayor's Ofice and they...
- My husband is a real estate attorney who used to work for one of the bigger foreclosure firms in Chicagoland. He can definitely advise you from all angles and point y...
- 7 years ago I worked for a lawfirm called Seraphin & Seraphin in St. Charles. They are very good attorneys and work in the real estate field. Their # is ###-###-####...
