Hello I am 17 years old from Westmorland County Pennsylvania. I need some legal advice, about 6 years ago I was given a settlement for pain and suffering for an injury I recieved. I found out recently that it was taken out of a savings account or some type of an account where it was suppossed to stay until I was 18. I found out that it was my step father who had taken it out and had bought vehicles with it. He and my mom are now in the process fo getting divorced. The settlement was 5000 dollars, which I was looking greatly to, so i could start off on my own once I turn 18. My question is what can I do? My mother and I have no money to hire an attorney. It was mentioned maybe pro bono could help? Also he was the one that took it out of the bank, but is there a way his high priced attorny could also get my mom in trouble if i were to go after this. He is a hateful man and would try any tactics to harm us.Legal advice?
I doubt very seriously that a court would have made a step-parent the trustee, a step-parent has no legal rights.
You need to get a copy of the judgement which is as easy as going to the courthouse, it is public record.
I am pretty sure that you will find your mother was the trustee and chose to place the funds in a joint account that your step-father had access to. Not much you can do there. That will be worth the time and cost for 5, 000.Legal advice?
Well if he was listed as the guardian of the trust, possibly, the stipulation allowed him to withdraw the money.
This tells me that he was planning a divorce many years ago.
You need to find an attorney and sue him for that money plus court cost, atty fees, interest.
I wouldn't say that you really need a lawyer.
I would think that you would just report this to the proper people.
Get all of the information you have together %26amp; check with a small claims court.
i think what u have said is theft and if i was u i would go to the police or seek an advice worker he had no right to touch yr money
Without knowing who the custodian of the funds was there is no way that anyone can help you except to suggest you find out the specific terms of the settlement, who was appointed custodian of the account and under what theory of law did the step-father suppose he had the right to the monies.
When a minor is given a settlement (accident or other) such as this, legally although it is awarded to the minor, because they have not reached the age of majority, a custodian or trustee is appointed to care for the funds until the minor has reached the age of majority.
That's where you need to start.
He is a theif and tell your Moms Lawyer to pursue getting your money back as part of her divorce settlement!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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I bought a flat on 1st floor from a builder in Chennai about 5 years back. Water leaking from the upper floor in to my ceiling after 8 months of purchase. I've contacted the builder to rectify it and even after 1 year follow up he has not rectified it. Finally I have given written complaint and he gave me quotation to bare the expenses myself. However I did it on my own with some other person.
I want to know what is the guaranty period and can I go for consumer court for the negligence of work by builder as it is due to the construction problem.Legal advice?
Please file a Complaint against the builder with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum under ';deficiency of service';. Buy a copy of the Consumer Protection Act (its cheap) or read it for free on
ncdrc.nic.in/bareAct.html
Some other websites to help you:
http://www.consumercourt.netfirms.com/co鈥?/a>
http://core.nic.in/
Dont waste money on lawyers, its quite easy to do it yourself. If you need help with the format you can send a message. If your documentation is in order, you will have a good case.
Good luck.Legal advice?
This is a fit case for compensation on the basis of negligence on the part of the builder, you should file a formal complaint in the District consumer forum regarding this along with the documents to prove all the damages you suffered due to this negligence, as far there is no such thing as guarantee period as in your case the very defect exist in the basic construction for which the builder is responsible anytime. If the basis structure is not properly built he cannot give defense of delay of filling such complaint, definitely you have a good case for compensation.
U can file a complaint in district consumer forum, by stating Ur grievances, all I U have to do is submit three copies of Ur complaint, and plus copies to the parties from whom u seek compensation. u just have to pay a postal order of Rs 100. its very simple and u'll get justice soon. u can seek compensation for mental harassment, financial loss. The coUrt may appoint a expert to visit the site. U can file complaint within 2 years from the date ur grievances started
I want to know what is the guaranty period and can I go for consumer court for the negligence of work by builder as it is due to the construction problem.Legal advice?
Please file a Complaint against the builder with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum under ';deficiency of service';. Buy a copy of the Consumer Protection Act (its cheap) or read it for free on
ncdrc.nic.in/bareAct.html
Some other websites to help you:
http://www.consumercourt.netfirms.com/co鈥?/a>
http://core.nic.in/
Dont waste money on lawyers, its quite easy to do it yourself. If you need help with the format you can send a message. If your documentation is in order, you will have a good case.
Good luck.Legal advice?
This is a fit case for compensation on the basis of negligence on the part of the builder, you should file a formal complaint in the District consumer forum regarding this along with the documents to prove all the damages you suffered due to this negligence, as far there is no such thing as guarantee period as in your case the very defect exist in the basic construction for which the builder is responsible anytime. If the basis structure is not properly built he cannot give defense of delay of filling such complaint, definitely you have a good case for compensation.
U can file a complaint in district consumer forum, by stating Ur grievances, all I U have to do is submit three copies of Ur complaint, and plus copies to the parties from whom u seek compensation. u just have to pay a postal order of Rs 100. its very simple and u'll get justice soon. u can seek compensation for mental harassment, financial loss. The coUrt may appoint a expert to visit the site. U can file complaint within 2 years from the date ur grievances started
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i paid a fine of 拢400 five and a half years ago.... and all of a sudden 2 months ago i got a letter summoning me to court for non -payment. obviously im not very happy... who on earth keeps recipts from near 6 years ago???? so they took me to court. i argue... and they make me pay it again.! on the spot or they will double it! are they allowed to do this? dont i have any rights here? now they phoned me today and said i have to go back in a month as i may have to pay court costs aswell! im at a loose end... i either pay money for this... or risk paying more for a solicitor! anyone have any advice?Legal advice?
You need the proof you paid it for 7 years unless the statue has ran out on it ask a laweryLegal advice?
...The Clerk of the Court is the keeper of the records... get an appointment with the Clerk and see if you can't research the old records... it might help...revlon color
You need the proof you paid it for 7 years unless the statue has ran out on it ask a laweryLegal advice?
...The Clerk of the Court is the keeper of the records... get an appointment with the Clerk and see if you can't research the old records... it might help...
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My brother bought a Limited Company 3 years ago. At the time he bought it the purchase agreement was for the 100% transfer of shares would be paid for by 6 instalments over a 3 years period. The vendor has always invoice the Company for the 6 monthly instalments and the invoices were paid through the business . Now the company ceased traiding (is in liquidation at the moment) and still 1 instalment to be paid. The vendor is now claiming the final instalment to be paid personally by my brother. Its my brother personally liable??Legal advice?
Hi,
Hiring a lawyer for minor legal problems can be expensive, but there are websites like LawGuru, FindLaw and other places where you can get free legal advice. I found this website useful - http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.htmlLegal advice?
Your description is a little hard to follow. Your brother bought the company and is paying the vender thru the company; now the vender he bought thru is bankrupt and wants your brother to pay?
Depends on the purchase agreement; if the terms say your brother is to pay, the billing thru the company was a convienience. But if the vendor is bankrupt, he still needs to check with the bankruptcy court; the payment may be due there.
Hi,
Hiring a lawyer for minor legal problems can be expensive, but there are websites like LawGuru, FindLaw and other places where you can get free legal advice. I found this website useful - http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.htmlLegal advice?
Your description is a little hard to follow. Your brother bought the company and is paying the vender thru the company; now the vender he bought thru is bankrupt and wants your brother to pay?
Depends on the purchase agreement; if the terms say your brother is to pay, the billing thru the company was a convienience. But if the vendor is bankrupt, he still needs to check with the bankruptcy court; the payment may be due there.
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this question is for any attoney who can clear up a few questions.
my aunt filed a report against my grandmother stating that she had trespassed on her property. this was after a burglary on her house which she accused my grandmother of. the police department was able to issue a warrant simply on hear say to pick my grandmother up. she is not being charged for breaking and entering, just trespassing. doesnt a judge allow a warrant to be issued? is this legal and if so how?Legal advice?
The test to issue a warrant is based on the ';Totality of the Circumstances.'; Circumstances must be weighed in determining the reliability of an informant %26amp; the basis of his knowledge (including ulterior motives, staleness, etc) in determining if there is enough probable cause to issue the warrant. Probable cause must create a fair probability that the evidence will be found.
The Supreme Court ruled on a similar issue in Illinois v. Gates.
(I am not giving you legal advice and any information shouldn't be construed this way)
my aunt filed a report against my grandmother stating that she had trespassed on her property. this was after a burglary on her house which she accused my grandmother of. the police department was able to issue a warrant simply on hear say to pick my grandmother up. she is not being charged for breaking and entering, just trespassing. doesnt a judge allow a warrant to be issued? is this legal and if so how?Legal advice?
The test to issue a warrant is based on the ';Totality of the Circumstances.'; Circumstances must be weighed in determining the reliability of an informant %26amp; the basis of his knowledge (including ulterior motives, staleness, etc) in determining if there is enough probable cause to issue the warrant. Probable cause must create a fair probability that the evidence will be found.
The Supreme Court ruled on a similar issue in Illinois v. Gates.
(I am not giving you legal advice and any information shouldn't be construed this way)
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I asked this in the Car Buying %26amp; Selling section but didn't get much help. I live in Missouri, and about 2 months ago I sold a friend of my sisters a car for $1000. They paid $500 initially and promised to pay regularly on the balance. I gave the keys but kept the title. They have yet to pay anything on the remaining balance owed. They have gotten a ticket for driving an unlicensed vehicle. I want to know how to go about repossessing the car, and if I am required to pay back the initial $500 they paid.Legal Advice?
Check with the local authorities....
...but, generally speaking, you can repossess the car and you keep the $500 they have already paid.
But if you sue for the balance and recover the full amount from them, you still have to sign over the car to them.Legal Advice?
I would go to your city's police station,and talk to an officer.They will advise you of what you should do.I myself think that a small claim court is what you should do.They defaulted on the loan,so i do not think you will have to give them any money back,they did use the car.I sure hope you had a signed agreement with them,other wise they could deny that they owe you any more money.
you would have to take them to small claims court
I believe you can take the car back by getting in it and driving it away with proper keys and plates of course. If it were me, my argument would be the car is still titled to you, they have broken not only your agreement, but the law and you can not afford to take the chance that they may do physical or property damage with a car that still legally belongs to you. In the event they protest, I also believe you will have to pay back the initial five hundred unless, there has been damage to the vehicle, excessive use, or you have incurred added cost. Go get your car before you get into trouble yourself.
Check with the local authorities....
...but, generally speaking, you can repossess the car and you keep the $500 they have already paid.
But if you sue for the balance and recover the full amount from them, you still have to sign over the car to them.Legal Advice?
I would go to your city's police station,and talk to an officer.They will advise you of what you should do.I myself think that a small claim court is what you should do.They defaulted on the loan,so i do not think you will have to give them any money back,they did use the car.I sure hope you had a signed agreement with them,other wise they could deny that they owe you any more money.
you would have to take them to small claims court
I believe you can take the car back by getting in it and driving it away with proper keys and plates of course. If it were me, my argument would be the car is still titled to you, they have broken not only your agreement, but the law and you can not afford to take the chance that they may do physical or property damage with a car that still legally belongs to you. In the event they protest, I also believe you will have to pay back the initial five hundred unless, there has been damage to the vehicle, excessive use, or you have incurred added cost. Go get your car before you get into trouble yourself.
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where can i get legal advice on net or anywhere
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Legal Aid
WWW.probono.net
local bar association
Local law schol
if its free it is absolutely welcomedLegal advice?
Legal Aid
WWW.probono.net
local bar association
Local law schol
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