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Can i object to telephone hearing?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

The court decides to change the in-person hearing to telephone hearing which is understandable. However, this does not work for us because of the bad signal in my area. I told the court I do not feel comfortable for telephone hearing, and open to a later date and will be willing to accommodate the c...

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Can a tax preparer be sued for neglect?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Filed taxes with new tax preparer who failed to include my medical insurance. Tried to give preparer information he said I didn't need to file medical insurance, now being called into IRS office and still have not received federal Refund. All federal office are in shut down mood and has canceled app...

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What can I do if my building won't let me move in due to coronavirus?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I'm moving into a new apartment in 2 weeks. Due to the lockdown with the evolving corona virus situation the building is saying they will not allow me to move in. I have a written and signed contract confirming this move in date, along with paid security deposit etc. What are my rights? Do they need...

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Will I have a criminal charge or any liability for not closing my business due to COVID-19 regulations?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I have an academy of Tae Kwon Do in Miami Dade County. Is it mandatory to close the business due to COVID-19. I can’t find the information to see if the type of business I have should close. We wanted to launch a spring camp to help parents continue working due to school closure....

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Can I sue a car dealership for fraud for not giving me title and registration and selling me broken car ?
Asked in Houston,  TX Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I bought a used $8000 car from dealership in Houston, paid in full, two days (48 hours) later the engine broke down I called them and they said they will fix it despite the sale was "AS-IS without warranty", they sent a tow truck and picked up the car from my house and it has been 6 weeks and they a...

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Can I amend a Motion for Continuance in Superior Court if the other side has not yet responded to the rule nisi and complaint?
Asked in Marietta,  GA Mar. 17, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Case appealed from Magistrate.. Rule NISI scheduled. Did a Request for continuace previously but now wish to amend and reasons being of coronavirus. Can I amend motion, file stamp it and send copy to judges chambers for a ruling if the other side has yet to respond?

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Does coronavirus extend my deadline to respond to Request for Evidence?
Asked in Portland,  OR Mar. 17, 2020 ,  1 Answers

i called Capriotti and they told me they cannot give me legal advice.

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Does successfully cashing a previously bounced NSF debtor's check during a ch7 bankruptcy violate the automatic stay?
Asked in Palm Bay,  FL Mar. 16, 2020 ,  4 Answers

My Ex took $1000 that did not belong to her. She claims the taking was in error. She wrote a check to repay the $1000 which bounced due to NSF. She told me she was stopping payment on the check and filing bankruptcy. She demanded I return the check to her. I refused unless she signed a payment sched...

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I purchased a car 5 months ago and was told that the car is now being repossessed by lein holder that I was unaware of
Asked in Norcross,  GA Mar. 15, 2020 ,  1 Answers

And also included in a bankruptcy filing but the two involved in selling the car to me or trying to get me to surrender the car to them or else I am in trouble with the law

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How do I file a motion for relief from the automatic stay associated with a debtors bankruptcy in MA?
Asked in North Easton,  MA Mar. 11, 2020 ,  1 Answers

We hired a general contractor to build an addition to our home, and he filed bankruptcy in the middle of the project. We can attempt to obtain money from a state guarantee fund, however in order to file a claim with this fund we need a judgement against the contractor. In order to obtain a judgement...

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Can my car be legally repossessed if it was being paid in bankruptcy?
Asked in Fayetteville,  NC Mar. 10, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I failed to complete my chapter 13 bankruptcy. The car was paid 9,000. They came and took it back even after payments. What can I do?

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Memorandum of Judgement?
Asked in Park Ridge,  IL Mar. 09, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have a judgement against me in a civil suit for credit card debt. They just filed for a Memorandum of Judgement. What does this do for the case going forward?

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Being threatened for cosigned student loans even though in my divorce paperwork it states I'm no longer responsible.
Asked in Jamaica,  NY Mar. 09, 2020 ,  3 Answers

The loan providers say I'm responsible and it doesn't matter what my divorce papers say. Is this true I will need to civil sue the loan holder I co-signed for?

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i cant pay towbill. can i get my personables and tag from the truck
Asked in Mayfield,  KY Mar. 08, 2020 ,  1 Answers

the truck is clean with no liens by the sheriff. i am disabled and cant pay the 500 to get it out.

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Mom has Alzheimer's. I had to become authorized user on her credit card to access her account. I pay it each month.
Asked in Toledo,  OH Mar. 05, 2020 ,  1 Answers

The balance is high and its messing up my credit. Want to remove myself from the card. Will card company still allow me to contact them and make payments if I send my POA papers?

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Is it illegal to purposely overdraft your checking account?
Asked in Fort Myers,  FL Mar. 03, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I had $1000 dollars in my bank account, I moved all of it into a investing website, but I accidentally did it twice, and now I'm in the hole for $1000, but I've already invested all the money. I know I can pay it back and the overdraft fees back by the end of the month, am I able to do this? or is i...

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18USC2261a
Asked in Salinas,  CA Mar. 02, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Wondering what is meant by intent?

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Should a private student loan that went to collections have been discharged with a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Asked in Newark,  NJ Mar. 02, 2020 ,  6 Answers

I filed for bankruptcy in August 2019 and received a discharge in November 2019. My lawyer stated that my student loans (I had 5 federal and 2 private which had long since gone to collections) would never get discharged so he didn't attempt to file for an adversary proceeding. I had two Sallie Mae p...

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I just found out I'm being sued by a third party debt collector on a debt discharged in 2016. What are my options?
Asked in East Saint Louis,  IL Feb. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

It's a credit card debt for $750 and has reappeared on my credit history. My court date is in mid April. I know I should retain a lawyer to clear this mess up but can I counter sue?

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