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Can I sue my ex-boyfriend for emotional and financial distress?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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No. You don't get to sue people for your poor choice in men nor poor decison making in regard to living with them or relocating. Decisions have consequences. In this case - hopefully you will recover andmake better decisons going into the future. 
No. You don't get to sue people for your poor choice in men nor poor decison making in regard to living with them or relocating. Decisions have... Read Answer
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Sorry but playing service games is a waste of time and expense. Your husband was home and service on a resident over 15 y/o is service on you. You will be better served, pardon the pun, addressing the legal issue directly. 
Sorry but playing service games is a waste of time and expense. Your husband was home and service on a resident over 15 y/o is service on you. You... Read Answer

Someone is suing me stating I owe them for a vehicle purchase from almost 5 years ago.

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You will need to hire a lawyer defend the lawsuit. If you have proof of full payment or other defenses, the lawyer can address these issues in proper fashion.
You will need to hire a lawyer defend the lawsuit. If you have proof of full payment or other defenses, the lawyer can address these issues in... Read Answer

What can I do fast?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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There is NOTHING you can do fast. You made a grave error and now are stuck with the results. You will need to spend money out of pocket to hire a landlord attorney to sue them for removal if they won't go on thier own. If they are all on lease or rental agreement together - you are stuck with them until the rental agreement is terminated.... Read Answer
There is NOTHING you can do fast. You made a grave error and now are stuck with the results. You will need to spend money out of pocket to hire a... Read Answer

Legal malpractice lawyer

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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The issue here will revolve around the WHY is the lawyer holding the settlement. You may need to pay a new lawyer at an hourly rate to intervene and see what is going on and then work toward addressing it. 
The issue here will revolve around the WHY is the lawyer holding the settlement. You may need to pay a new lawyer at an hourly rate to intervene and... Read Answer

My car was stolen while in a rehab program

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Unless law enforcement catches them as you claim - there is nothing to do. Unfortunately. suing a house full of junkies that sold your car for parts, assuming thats true, is not liely to result in a new car nor money so its not a productive course. If they get caught youmight seek restitution but thats the only practical solution. ... Read Answer
Unless law enforcement catches them as you claim - there is nothing to do. Unfortunately. suing a house full of junkies that sold your car for parts,... Read Answer

civil

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
This is considered "revenge porn" which is illegal in Florida. Retain counsel to write a cease and desist letter to your ex. Good luck. 
This is considered "revenge porn" which is illegal in Florida. Retain counsel to write a cease and desist letter to your ex. Good luck. 

And the Seminole County Florida water company denied a homeless service Unless they pay a previous tenants debt.

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Why would you not simply pay the water bill owed rather than lose renters or lose your house? Something is missing in this.
Why would you not simply pay the water bill owed rather than lose renters or lose your house? Something is missing in this.

My daughter got ripped odd on a used car purchase. Is there any protection even though it is sold "as is?"

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Absent some form of fraud - not really. Thats what AS IS means - and she should have properly inspected the car before she bought it. 
Absent some form of fraud - not really. Thats what AS IS means - and she should have properly inspected the car before she bought it. 

Who would favor in this situation? What should I do ?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I'm sure the buyer has a different story to tell, but based on what you've written you are entitled to receive the rest of the money called for under your contract, even if you have to sue to get it.
I'm sure the buyer has a different story to tell, but based on what you've written you are entitled to receive the rest of the money called for under... Read Answer

My house sold in austsion wannia fight get it back

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   1 Answer
Need more facts, however, it sounds like you need a consultation with a Workers' Compensation attorney.  Choose an experienced professional to guide and advise you and evaluate your claim if injured. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum.  ... Read Answer
Need more facts, however, it sounds like you need a consultation with a Workers' Compensation attorney.  Choose an experienced professional to... Read Answer
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Using media buzz words like "bullying" simply because you are confronted with someone adversarial to you does NOTHING to make your point, and to the contrary, paints you as being unreasonable or manipulative - as a head up. That stated, absent a written lease, if you are a month to month tenant, the landlord can raise rent or terminate your tenancy with 15 days notice as they choose. If they told you to remove junker cars from the proprerty or pay higher rent, thats a choice, not being bullied, and with your refusal to immediately do either, you risk the filing of an eviction lawsuit if you are not out by the deadline assuming the lawyer provided proper notice. If the landlord won't give you an extra week, same applies, as filing an eviction would not be "bullying" because you woud likely be the wrongdoer if you are a "hold over" tenant after the tenancy is terminated. ... Read Answer
Using media buzz words like "bullying" simply because you are confronted with someone adversarial to you does NOTHING to make your point, and to the... Read Answer

I want to, bring a law suit against the city of Palmetto Fl 34221

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Oh the promise of "big money" for "just the right lawyer" who is "not afraid" to take on the system. The classic unicorn ploy is NOT a useful way to get "help" on such a case. If you have a discrimination case and lawyers have turned it down over the past 4 years, that should be a sign of the actual quality of the case. That does not mean you can't pursue such an issue - but the expense of the legal fees will typically involve YOU making such payments, not the lawyers looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow where you insist there is a Leprechaun. If you don't have those resources, you are left looking to activist organizations to see if they are interested based on the specifics of your case.... Read Answer
Oh the promise of "big money" for "just the right lawyer" who is "not afraid" to take on the system. The classic unicorn ploy is NOT a useful way to... Read Answer

Can I be sued by a credit card company once I became permanently disabled.

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Of course  - collecting on a judgment may be difficult for obvious reason but you can certainly be sued. 
Of course  - collecting on a judgment may be difficult for obvious reason but you can certainly be sued. 
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YOu will need to hire a real estate lawyer to sue her over her conduct. There is no short cut otherwise in such siuations. Might be better have all the neighbors contribute and sue jointly. 
YOu will need to hire a real estate lawyer to sue her over her conduct. There is no short cut otherwise in such siuations. Might be better have all... Read Answer

Do you handle civil law cases buyer and seller problems.

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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No idea what you are even talking about in this post. You may want to try asking an actual question.
No idea what you are even talking about in this post. You may want to try asking an actual question.

Co- sign for a phone

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You either pay or get the phone back to them - thats what co-signors do.
You either pay or get the phone back to them - thats what co-signors do.
You may have a claim. Were any of the items stolen of high value? Were any items insured? Call to discuss with counsel. 
You may have a claim. Were any of the items stolen of high value? Were any items insured? Call to discuss with counsel. 

my dog scratch a child

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If you get sued, turn the matter over to your homeowners Ins. Co for legal defense
If you get sued, turn the matter over to your homeowners Ins. Co for legal defense

A person want to sue me for a personal loan and i do not have the money at the moment, was told that i could pay when i had the funds.

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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As the old saying goes - no good deed goes unpunished. Seems they have a different view of the situation and a judge will have to decide. Not sure what the question is otherwise.
As the old saying goes - no good deed goes unpunished. Seems they have a different view of the situation and a judge will have to decide. Not sure... Read Answer

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I HAVE A LEGAL CASE?

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You would need to sit down with a real estate lawyer and explain ALL the facts. On the facts provided no. 
You would need to sit down with a real estate lawyer and explain ALL the facts. On the facts provided no. 
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If they are "on the account" you Aunt will likely have to sue in a civil case to try to recover the money claiming the other person had no right to it. Unfortunately, this will need to take place in AL and the general rule is if there is money in a joint account BOTH people are legally entitled to full use of the money as they choose. ... Read Answer
If they are "on the account" you Aunt will likely have to sue in a civil case to try to recover the money claiming the other person had no right to... Read Answer

Can I sue a smoothie place for bitting into a pit from a date that should have been pitted?

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You can try to make a claim here bu its likely very difficult to pursue and this has an "assumed risk" defense that when eating foods with pits, pitted or not, is the risk that there are pits. Absent some substantial injuries, a chipped tooth is not a case that most injury lawyers will take on a contingent fee. ... Read Answer
You can try to make a claim here bu its likely very difficult to pursue and this has an "assumed risk" defense that when eating foods with pits,... Read Answer
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and now the rest of the story is revealed and more issues arise. As I stated, there is a lot more going on here, especially with added claims of some consipracy with the lawyers. As I stated, you will need to retain a lawyer, in this case likely out of pocket from the other post as it seems there are a lot of disconnected facts and issues in this fact pattern that will likely make most people skeptical about your allegations. Not that it applies, but this has all the trappings of a substance abuse pattern, which is usually the first the the employer will raise as a defense. Hopefully you have no such history or issues, as that will at least help a little in finding a lawyer to handle the case. ... Read Answer
and now the rest of the story is revealed and more issues arise. As I stated, there is a lot more going on here, especially with added claims of some... Read Answer
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Not much other than ask the court if you can appear by phone. As this post is just filled with bad decision after bad decision on your part, there is no reason to belive that you will make better decisions in the future, so not having a lawyer represent you may be an even bigger issue. That stated, there is clearly A LOT more to this story and what happens in court will be dtermined when ALL sides of the story come out.... Read Answer
Not much other than ask the court if you can appear by phone. As this post is just filled with bad decision after bad decision on your part, there is... Read Answer