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Would a Lawyer Say That???
Asked by H.M. from Monroe
on September 26, 2011
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My daughters father does not pay me child support and told me the other day that the reason he isn't going to be sending her money is b/c his lawyer told him not to ti...
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- Believe it or not, some lawyers DO tell their clients just that, the thinking generally is that if they are seeking full custody or joint custody they may not be respo...
- Maybe--but it's probably a pay her now or pay her later scenario. Most likely he will have to pay back support for all of the time he hasn't paid. One thing is for...
- As a father, he should WANT to provide financiall for his daughter. The attorney may want something filed in court confirming the amount and the frequency of payments...
Lawyer Trouble
Asked by L.P. from Houston
on January 19, 2011
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We have recently started to use a family lawyer in hopes of getting conservership for a little girl. We've been granted temp. conservership BUT have to go back to cou...
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- Hmmm, I question that complaining to the bar would give you a reputation. I'm going to ask my friend, a lawyer, about that. Once my divorce attorney didn't do his ...
- The legal system is frustrating and incredibly slow. I find it amazing that you started only in Sept. and you've been to court once. Getting a court date can take many...
- I like the suggestions of going to the office.
Finding a Lawyer
Asked by V.F. from Salt Lake City
on July 13, 2011
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I have been separated from my husband now for a year and would like to go ahead with a legal separation and get this child custody issue started. Only problem is - I ...
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- What city, state do you live in?
- Go talk to the lawyers. They will go over the basics of your case with you and tell you what they think you should do, and how things will work. Get a feel of who th...
- My retainer was $1000. I think that is pretty common. Mine involved divorce/custody. Ask around. Maybe go to a mommys site for your area only and ask peoples opinions ...
Do I Need a Lawyer
Asked by J.S. from Appleton
on April 30, 2009
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My husband took out A LOT of loans (for work purposes) over a course of 2 1/2 yrs without my knowing by claiming unmarried or using work info so that I wouldn't receiv...
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- Hi J., I would for sure contact an attorney. I know they are expensive, but you could be very close to having your own wages garnished, or from having a lien put on...
- Sorry to hear of your problems. I am currently in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University and one of the things he teaches is how to handle creditors and debt collect...
- You should definitely consult an attorney. Sounds like a bankruptcy attorney would be a good place to start. I am a BKY atty in MN and I know that most of us will gi...
Good Lawyer
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on October 26, 2006
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Hi Im a single mother and have a four year old son. I do get child support currently from his father but it seem about the end of september he was laid off. He did not...
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- I don't know how they do it, but the Attorney General somehow tracks a NCP's employment information and sends them the withholding letter. Might not be as timely as y...
- Elizabeth Branch at McCurley, Orsinger, McCurley is very good. The website is www.momnd.com.
- You have been given great advice.... let the AG's office do it for you. The statistics are that he will never be regular on his payments, sadly. The best advice I can ...
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Asked by J.W. from Lakeland
on August 1, 2007
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My family and I are living in a duplex that we are renting from a real estate company. We just moved in a few months ago but we've had problems from the start. There w...
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- First and foremost is the health and safety of your children. Get out of there! You don't want to risk serious illness or injury over a few hundred dollars. The mon...
- First off, I am sorry about your situation. Does your lease say they will provide the upkeep of the home(electrical, etc)? When you did the move in inspection, did yo...
- The answer to your first question. YES YES YES you need lawyer! You have children and they run risk of getting severely even fatally injured! This woman sounds li...
How Long After You Get a Lawyer Do You Have to Notify the Other Lawyer?
Asked by D.L. from Omaha
on September 3, 2011
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I was being told by the soon to be ex that because I got a lawyer It was required by law to have them notify his lawyer. or something like that. Does anyone know if th...
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- Okay you really need to accept your ex is not a lawyer and to be frank, stupid. There is no legal notification required. I filed for divorce, I found about his lawye...
- your attorney will notify his attorney in writing or he can just show up to the 1st hearing & he will file his papers with the courts that he is representing you....do...
- only your lawyer can answer that-thats what he gets paid for-never hesitate to questions...good luck....and quit listening to your ex..hes just trying to mess with you...
Looking for a Lawyer in Kane County
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on March 1, 2009
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Just looking for recommendations of a good lawyer in Kane county.
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- Hmmm. I'm confused. A good lawyer will not ask for money up front when someone is in your situation. I think they are milking you big time! Usually costs are done a...
- Hi D., My name is Mariza, you are right the attorney is milking you, thats what they do, I would like to give you some great information that can help you save i jus...
- Ouch...that's a lot. I guess what I'm wondering is what has happened in your case so far? What has the $7500 gone towards? I'm using J. Wiesner in West Chicago ...
Should I Ask If She Has a Will?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 25, 2012
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My dear friend, M, is very sick in the hospital. She had gotten a lesion on her hip that ended up getting infected and resulted in minor surgery in the ER this past w...
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- Now is the time to make a will! Seriously! If she's in her right mind, she needs to take care of this NOW!
- Find out of there is a Notary at the hospital. Write out a Power of Attorney for health matters for her and her daughter, so you can make decisions on her behalf if s...
- Just be honest and ask her what she wants for her medical care if this becomes worse and she cannot communicate. And who to contact if she becomes incapacitated.. ...
State Lawyer vs Private Lawyer
Asked by M.W. from Kansas City
on February 16, 2009
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When my son was born I went and filed for government assistance for a few things, and because he was here my files had to go through child support. Michael was determ...
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- Hey there... I have been in the exact place that you are in. The father's name being listed on the birth certificate has absolutely no bearing on his involvement or ab...
- I have gone through a similar situation. But, the time ran out for the state to retrieve their money, and they couldn't find my son's father, so it worked out. How...
- You definatly need to consolt a private lawyer. I don't think a state would help you since this is a civil matter and the result would be that he wouldn't have to do w...
