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Do We Really Need a Lawyer?
Asked by S.W. from Richmond
on May 12, 2008
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My husband is filing for custody of his daughter from a previous relationship. To make a very long story as short as I can... Mom & Dad were never married, so techni...
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- Hi S., I can really relate to your story. My husband & I were lucky enough to get custody of his girls after a long battle. He had been married to their mother, so ...
- You don't have to have a lawyer if you don't want one. You can be your own lawyer. But if you think she's going to force the issue or fight it you should have one. But...
- I recommend you get a lawyer. I've heard far too many bad stories from folks who didn't get lawyers, and regretted it - haven't heard any yet from people who *did* g...
Advice... Married to a Lawyer??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on December 6, 2011
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So, I have been dating a wonderful man for just over a year now, so not super long. I'm 32 and have a 7-year old daughter. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about w...
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- The traits you describe are not necessarily 'lawyer' traits. Perhaps they are just more easily noticed because of 'lawyer mode.' You have good advice here; take it. ...
- My brother is an attorney. He is no different than anyone else who works hard. If you are needy you are going to be unhappy. If you can stand on your own two feet y...
- I tend to think this has less to do with being a lawyer and more to do with his general personality. I am married to an attorney and we've been together for 17 years. ...
Mom Is Being Threatened by past Credit Card Companies
Asked by L.H. from Houston
on May 20, 2008
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My mom is being harassed by past credit card debt. What is the statute of limitations on being taken to court? The debt is from 2003. She was with a credit card deb...
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- I had a similiar incident with a settled debt. Could she get copies of her checks. That way she has proof that she has paid them. I am not real certain what else sh...
- If she resides in the state of texas, they can't "do" anything to her. Different states have different laws. Credit cards are unsecured debt. The company is taking ...
- L., tell your mother to get caller id and stop taking the calls. My husband and I went through some very hard times not too long ago when he lost his job after 24 yea...
Mommy Going Through a Rough Divorce
Asked by P.D. from Phoenix
on June 24, 2008
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I am reaching out to anyone that may have any advice for myself and my daughter. I left an extremely abusive relationship last October and filed for a divorce. I am ...
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- Hi, P. Although there is a lot of good advice being passed to you, know that you are the only one that can get you through this. I went through a similar relationship...
- Ok first of all you need to get a restraining order against him. That is for safety and call the police whenever he breaks it. Charge him when he breaks into your ap...
- It really ticks me off to hear about things like this. You and your daughter are in my prayers. Community Legal Services – free legal service ###-###-#### ...
Car Insurance Question
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2010
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I was in an accident and the insurance company has ruled it my fault. I disagree with this ruling and am going to fight it. I've been told claims rulings are rarely ov...
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- Have you checked to make sure there wasn't a recall on your car's axel that wasn't performed? Similar thing happened to me with our Toyota truck. Ended up there was a...
- Maintenance or not, it was a single car collision. No one hit you to clearly cause the accident. Like it was said before, you heard an explosion. Was it it in your car...
- Hi Momma- You need to get your records together proving that you maintained the car as well as humanly possible. Cars do break down, that is inevitable. I would have ...
Small Business Making 3-4M Year? This Is a Tax Question.
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on September 8, 2010
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If you own your own business (or do accounting for someone who does) that makes 3-4 million per year, do you pay a ton of taxes? I am working for a small retail busine...
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- Yes the taxes are high. Our business is about the same size you describe. We pay quarterly. It is just hubby and me and we pay through the nose. We do have a goo...
- My uncle pays his taxes quarterly, and seems to pay a great deal, a little over $125,000 each quarter... And he and his wife are the only employees!
- This is why everyone should read The Fair Tax book. And Catherine, many of us don't want our government paying for all of that. Many of us would be happy with roads...
Thinking of Divorce; Spouse Is Threatening to Fight for the House
Asked by V.H. from Tucson
on July 12, 2010
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Over the course of 2-3 years, I have been thinking of divorcing. There have been many reasons why I haven't filed, but the first two concerns are this: We adopted a co...
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- First of all, both of you should have been going to counseling and your husband needs to stop drinking. I think he drinks because he is very unhappy too, and deep down...
- I would recommend you find an attorney who specializes in family law and real estate, if possible. I work for an attorney in the White Mtns, and how the divorce settl...
- Big big hugs to you honey. Talk to a good attorney. Like you, I had a bunch of tangeldy financial issues. Over the course of a couple hour consultation with an atto...
Seeking Ideas of Jobs for My 65 Yr Old Mother...
Asked by N.F. from Chicago
on February 10, 2011
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My mom has worked at a bank for about 30+ years now. They've just recently been bought out and are now operating under a new name. She is upper management and has be...
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- I like the other answers you've received. The other day I heard something without really paying any attention to what I heard. It had to do with contacting an organi...
- This may seem outlandish but if she is having a difficult time at work, she should find a friendly HR rep (outside of her branch--at corporate) that she can speak with...
- Does she need to work full time? You don't say what skills she has, but she may be able to work in retail if she's been functioning managerially. Honestly, this is...
California DUI
Asked by B.M. from Sacramento
on September 4, 2010
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Hi, I have some questions regarding DUIs. My 22-year old brother got one last night for an alcohol level of .11. Is that considered high? He has been having some issu...
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- Probably the best bit of tough love you can give him is to make sure that he abides by and pays for ALL of the costs and punishments associated with getting a DUI, If...
- One of my favorite sayings from a Student Assistance training I went to as a new teacher goes like this: "You didn't cause it. You can't fix it> You can only control y...
- I do not think that health insurance covers alcohol rehab. When I looked into it for my husband our excellent insurance did not cover it. I've also heard that it is ...
Has Anyone Ever Fought a Speeding Ticket in Court?
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2009
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I'm wondering whether it's worth the time/effort/angst to contest this unfair speeding ticket; I believe he ticketed me for the speed I was going when I came off the m...
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- As a matter of fact I just finished driving school! Go the the judge and state your case. ( he will ask you if you want drivng school say yes and go!) It will not o...
- Hello L.. Depending on the judge, and whether or not the officer shows up, it might be worth it to fight it. I recevied a ticket a few years ago for "failing to stop f...
- The only thing is now, THEY REALLY ARE TAKING PEOPLES MONEY. I just fought an unfair ticket and lost along with 8 others. The only people that got off were the individ...
