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Yep - its possible as it may well be deemed "her money" equally and subject to garnishment. NEVER co-mingle funds with someone you are not married to - period. 
Yep - its possible as it may well be deemed "her money" equally and subject to garnishment. NEVER co-mingle funds with someone you are not married to... Read More
You have made a mess of things for sure. You need to retain a lawyer ASAP to try and correct the mess that was created. YOU cannot file a SOJ for a creditor. 
You have made a mess of things for sure. You need to retain a lawyer ASAP to try and correct the mess that was created. YOU cannot file a SOJ for a... Read More
You will need a lawyer to send a statutory demand letter and go from there. 
You will need a lawyer to send a statutory demand letter and go from there. 

18 U.S.C. subsection 1519 expert

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is just a rambling rant......if you represented yourselfin court seems like you got your money's worth. You will need to actually retain a lawyer, likely at some expense at this point, to address any issues you have. 
This is just a rambling rant......if you represented yourselfin court seems like you got your money's worth. You will need to actually retain a... Read More
Your question makes no sense and is inconsistent  - you claim you owe no money but then mention you are in bankruptcy - you say you signe documents and didn't read them and now want to void them when you could have refused to sign them. YOu will likely need to retain a lawyer at some expense to sit down with you and figure out what you did and what to do about it. ... Read More
Your question makes no sense and is inconsistent  - you claim you owe no money but then mention you are in bankruptcy - you say you signe... Read More
You would need to retain a collections lawyer to go through the domestication process with a foreign judgment and THEN try to collect on him if he is collectable using any of several means such wage garnishment. Generally, you will find most individuals are uncollectable or at least not effectively so. ... Read More
You would need to retain a collections lawyer to go through the domestication process with a foreign judgment and THEN try to collect on him if he is... Read More
None - possibly an insurance lawyer if your insurance carrier has coverage but denies the claim or refuses proper reimbursement. Other than that unless or until there is an identified cause for the fire or someone to hold responsible there is no legal issue to address. 
None - possibly an insurance lawyer if your insurance carrier has coverage but denies the claim or refuses proper reimbursement. Other than that... Read More
You would likely need to retain a lawyer to handle any such litigation - unfortunately most of this would be hourly rate retainer type work and the expense wouyld increase with each new controversy or lawsuit that you would need to file. 
You would likely need to retain a lawyer to handle any such litigation - unfortunately most of this would be hourly rate retainer type work and the... Read More
All of that translates as a general rule to spending oodles of money on legal fees to sort it all out. There is no in between when you wait this long to retain counsel and the issues have "so much to discuss"......you need to retain a lawyer immediately. 
All of that translates as a general rule to spending oodles of money on legal fees to sort it all out. There is no in between when you wait this long... Read More

What can i do?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This can't happen properly absent some written agreement to such effect - like if you are a maintenance person on the property at issue. Your boss might also have a minimum wage issue you can complain to Wage & Hour about. 
This can't happen properly absent some written agreement to such effect - like if you are a maintenance person on the property at issue. Your boss... Read More
"A good honest person that wants to do good." if that is code for "I dont have any money to hire a lawyer" you will sadly be barking up many many wrong trees on such a fact pattern. This type of issue typically needs to be fought and handled within the family law arena where it is least expensive and most effiicent to pursue. If you intend to pursue such a claim as a civil case outside of the family law courts, you will need to prepare to spend likely tens of thousands of dollars in litigation of such matters as they are typically hotly contested. ... Read More
"A good honest person that wants to do good." if that is code for "I dont have any money to hire a lawyer" you will sadly be barking up many many... Read More
You blend 2 concepts here - garnishmentis what happens when you have been sued already and LOST. You need to retain a lawyer - albiet at an hourly rate/retainer to figure out what is REALLY happening here. 
You blend 2 concepts here - garnishmentis what happens when you have been sued already and LOST. You need to retain a lawyer - albiet at an hourly... Read More
There is no "jilted lover" cause of action that exists. You simply have to satisfied with being digusted and that you found out before you married that person. As to underage sexual issues you can report this to local enforcement for them to take appropriate action. 
There is no "jilted lover" cause of action that exists. You simply have to satisfied with being digusted and that you found out before you married... Read More
Bill of sale is of now consequence in Florida where ownership is exclusively based on recorded title. If you have contract for title and pay it off and its in your name you shold get title. If its in BOTH names  - yo uhave a probate problem. 
Bill of sale is of now consequence in Florida where ownership is exclusively based on recorded title. If you have contract for title and pay it off... Read More
Possibly - but the REAL issue is are you willing to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to make a point and possibly pay them that or more if your wrong? If not? Let it go. 
Possibly - but the REAL issue is are you willing to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to make a point and possibly pay them that or more if... Read More

Is this a First Amendment issue ?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   2 Answers
Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not want to sign this agreement, but it has nothing to do with the First Amendment.  The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits GOVERNMENT interference with citizens' freedom of speech (although th ere are many exceptions); it has nothing to do with non-disclosure, non-disparagement, or other agreements between private people or entities. ... Read More
Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not want to sign this agreement, but it has nothing to do with the First Amendment.  The First... Read More

i purchase a vehicle need to get my money back

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Doesn't work that way. You will have to hire a lawyer to review the facts and your sales documents to see IF you can get your money back and then how to go about it. 
Doesn't work that way. You will have to hire a lawyer to review the facts and your sales documents to see IF you can get your money back and then how... Read More
If you are entitled to the deposit reurn then you may have to sue them to recover the deposit. You shoudl hire a lawyer for this ASAP. 
If you are entitled to the deposit reurn then you may have to sue them to recover the deposit. You shoudl hire a lawyer for this ASAP. 
Not particularly due to attorney client priviledge. There are many exceptions though depending on the issues. 
Not particularly due to attorney client priviledge. There are many exceptions though depending on the issues. 
Possibly if the eligibile person is removed from the property permanently. You may need to reviw the MHP rules about this. 
Possibly if the eligibile person is removed from the property permanently. You may need to reviw the MHP rules about this. 

Do i have a case

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you have an expert mechanic that can back up what you say you may have a negligent repair case. 
If you have an expert mechanic that can back up what you say you may have a negligent repair case. 
Nothing because you simply have suspicions. When you have actual information or evidence you can then review legal options. 
Nothing because you simply have suspicions. When you have actual information or evidence you can then review legal options. 
There is no law that requires people be nice to you nor "respect" you when you don't do what you are supposed to when its supposed ot be done. If you don't pay the rent on time you are subject to eviction and that the landlord right. As to the $600.00 you have a right to explanation of what it is for and they should have no problem telling you what the extra $600.00 is related to. ... Read More
There is no law that requires people be nice to you nor "respect" you when you don't do what you are supposed to when its supposed ot be done. If you... Read More
Thats the 64 thousand dollar question. You don't, and have likely self lawyered this issue into the quagmire that it is. You will need to retain legal counsel to address these issues directly ASAP and make some effort to control them before they explode. This is one of the problems when a business is rull illicitly and then the players get at odds with each other under the classic people in glass houses dont throw stones concept. Many times one of the payers or another simply throws caution to wind, risking criminal prosecutions for all, under the MAD theory of negotation, expecting YOU to give in because YOU fear the repercussions while he postures that he is not. You will also have to consider that you may well have been manipulated to this end, as you seem to have been the one drawing out the cash for the illicit payments when he did not and there may be little objhective evidence to show his knowlege other than your accusations or he said/she said conversations. ... Read More
Thats the 64 thousand dollar question. You don't, and have likely self lawyered this issue into the quagmire that it is. You will need to retain... Read More