Legal Questions and Answers
What is the maximum percent that can be garnished from your check?
My husband, Josh, was involved in a motorcycle accident . The motorcycle was uninsured and the property of his friend, Sean. Josh did not have insurance under his own name either. Sean is now suing my husband for $7000 in damages to the bike in small claims court and is "requesting" that Josh's wages be garnished. What is the maximum percent that can be garnished from Josh's ...
05/17/2007 | Category: Debts and Cr... » Garnishment | State: Colorado | #5070Is a postnuptial agreement legal in PA?
CAN YOU HAVE A "POST NUPTUAL" AGREEMENT IN PA? IF SO, ARE THERE LIMITATIONS?
05/17/2007 | Category: Marriage » PostMarital ... | State: Pennsylvania | #5065Is my daughter's grandmother entitled to visitation if she has threatened to kidnap my child?
My daughter is six yers old. Her biological father wants nothing to do with her and has avoided the situation since prior to her birth. My older childs father gave her his last name and signed an Affidavit of Parentage when she was born. He nows pays child support on the children and has regular visitation with them. They know no other father. When my daughter was 1.5 year...
05/17/2007 | Category: Divorce » Grandparents... | State: Michigan | #5062Does Tennessee have an anti-bullying law?
Does the state of Tennessee have an anti-bullying law? The reason for my question is that a 12 year old middle school boy has been harassing my 8 year old granddaughter on the school bus. My granddaughter asked the bus driver to assign her to a different seat because of this, but the driver wouldn't. This has went on the entire school year. The last time the boy picked on h...
05/17/2007 | Category: Criminal » Assault | State: Tennessee | #5036Would a Power of Attorney that was written in Florida be valid in the state of Ohio?
Would a Power of Attorney that was written in Florida be valid in the state of Ohio?
05/17/2007 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Ohio | #5032Is it legal to use a CO2 air pistol to defend myself against dogs threatening me?
I ride my bike several miles each day. On a nearly daily basis I am chased by dogs. I would like to know if it is legal for me to carry an air powered or CO2 Powered air pistol to defend myself from a dog that is threatening me?
05/17/2007 | Category: Animals | State: California | #5029What can I do about someone threatening to shoot my bother?
What can I do about someone threatening my bother that they are going to get their gun and shoot him. We asked the law officers here in my town and they say there is nothing they can do about it. There must be something that we can do, isn't there?
05/17/2007 | Category: Misc | State: Texas | #5026What are my rights if my landlord has asked me to move in two months?
My landlord has asked me to move out by July 31 which is approximately 2 months. We pay our rent month to month and there is no legal contract between us and the landlord. He said he has a family member that has had his house repossessed and he said he could move in to our apartment. I have a 9 mo old baby and I have not planned to move so my finances are tight. Can I withhold ...
05/17/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Massachusetts | #5022Am I entitled to spousal support since I am unable to work due to medical disability and divorcing?
I am currently unemployed due to medical reasons and have no means of income. I have been married for 6 1/2 years. Will I be able to receive spousal support? Also, will I have to wait until the divorce is final before he has to pay me?
05/17/2007 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Texas | #5021I received a summons yesterday regarding a credit card with an unpaid balance of approximately $3300.00. Currently I do not h...
I received a summons yesterday regarding a credit card with an unpaid balance of approximately $3300.00. Currently I do not have the funds to pay this amount. Can I negotiate a payment schedule with the attorney for the credit card company? I need to respond in writing. What should I say? Do I need to explain why I have not paid the bill? At this time this would be a major har...
05/16/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Massachusetts | #5002