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I'm Helping to Raise My Niece & Nephew
Client seeks custody of her 13yo niece and 9yo nephew as the first step in their SIJS cases. Children have different mothers. Nephew's mother abused and threatened to kill both children. Niece's mother abandoned her. Children fled to U.S. with their father, but were separated. Father later migrated here and now lives living with client and children.
*Client speaks Spanish. We provide free access to telephone translators.
I'm Helping to Raise My Niece & Nephew
Client seeks custody of her 13yo niece and 9yo nephew as the first step in their SIJS cases. Children have different mothers. Nephew's mother abused and threatened to kill both children. Niece's mother abandoned her. Children fled to U.S. with their father, but were separated. Father later migrated here and now lives living with client and children.
*Client speaks Spanish. We provide free access to telephone translators.
I Have 15 Cases on My Record. What Can I Expunge?
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging their criminal record. They have no active criminal cases and have never been arrested under another name. Client estimates that they have approximately 15 cases on his record.
I'm Ready for a Fresh Start
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a U.S. citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names. Client has approximately 2 cases on their record.
I want to expunge my record!
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a U.S. citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names. She has one charge on her records from 2020. Client is seeking expungement because she works with children and is not allowed to do so with the charge on her record.
Please help me clean up my record
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a US citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names.
Please help me expunge my record so I can get a job
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a US citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names.
Please help me with a record relief for a fresh start at life!
Client is seeking assistance with a criminal record relief for approximately fifteen (15) cases. Client has not sought record relief before, does not have criminal charges under another name, and is a citizen.
Please help me with record relief so that I can obtain employment
Client is seeking assistance with a criminal record relief for approximately ten criminal cases. Client does not have any active criminal cases and has not been arrested under any other names. This is the clients first attempt at receiving record relief. Client is a US citizen.
I lost some of my benefits and now cannot pay off debt
Client seeks help filing for bankruptcy. Client has about 20k in debt stemming from credit cards. Client has no real property or vehicles. No previous filings for bankruptcy. Client is up-to-date on her taxes. Client was receiving employer disability payments until 7/2022. Now her income is only social security survivors benefits and a very small pension payment.
I want help getting my record expunged
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a US citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names. Client estimates 32 cases on his MD record.
My record is affecting my housing
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a U.S. citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names. Client has about 4 criminal cases on their record. Client is seeking help after bring rejected from housing due to her record.
My landlord refused to complete a walkthrough with me!
Client seeks assistance with retrieving security deposit back. Client moved out 7/14 and took pictures. Client asked LL to do a walkthrough the day they left but the LL said that they did not have to do the walkthrough with the client. LL sent a letter to the client about why they are not returning the security deposit, including a carper cleaning. The deposit was $755.00. Nothing has been filed.
I want to keep my family home
Client seeks assistance with estate administration of their late mother. The estate consists of a home valued at $60K. Client will also need a deed change for the home as well. The client is the executor of the will. No one will contest.
I Desperately need assistance to get a custody order for my child
Client is seeking assistance to establish custody of 18m/o. Parties are bio parents. No CPS or PO’s. History of DV. Client wants sole legal/physical with CS. Supervised visitation with OP. Client is the custodial parent. OP visits with child 4 days a week currently. Nothing scheduled yet. OP does not have an attorney.
I am looking for a fresh start!
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a US citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names. Client has a record in VA as well but knows this is for MD cases. Client estimates 10 cases on his MD record, at least one of which may be expungeable.
I've finished probate, now I just need help with the deed change!
Client seeks help with a deed transfer. Client’s mother passed away with a will leaving her home to client 1/1/20. Client has been living in the home since 2020 and was PR of her mother’s estate, which was closed 7/14/22. No one will contest the deed transfer. Client is seeking the deed change to seek mortgage assistance from HAF.
I need help from HAF, but they said I need a deed change first!
Client needs help removing ex-wife's name from his deed. Client does not think the ex-wife will dispute the deed change. The marriage ended on good terms and ex-wife has another home and is remarried. The home was not addressed in the divorce and was acquired during the marriage. Client needs the deed updated so they can receive assistance from HAF.
My Spouse Ended Our Lease And Left With the Kids
Client needs help with divorce and custody of 11 & 17y/o. No PO’s, DV, or CPS. Parties married 2/2004 separated 10/2021. OP ended lease w/o client knowing. OP relocated children at this time and is custodial parent. Client wants sole custody, CS, and alimony. OP wants sole custody. Only joint property were 2 vehicles, but OP has them. OP has an attorney.
Conf Schedule 10/11/22 @ 2pm
I'm looking for a fresh start - can you help expunge my criminal record?
Client seeks help with analyzing and expunging their criminal record. Client is a citizen, has no pending criminal cases, has never been arrested under another name. Client estimates they have 35 cases on their record, many of which are expungeable.
I need to make a change to my deed
Client seeks assistance with deed change. Client owns a home with her name only on the deed. Client would like to add her daughter's name to the deed. No one will contest. The property is valued at $198k and has a mortgage with about $113k left owed.
I would like a fresh start at life!
Client is seeking assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible criminal cases. Client is a U.S. citizen, has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under any other names.
My 7yo Went to Visit OP and Never Came Home
Client needs to establish custody of 7y/o. Parties are bio parents. No PO’s or CPS. History of DV. Client has been custodial parent for 5yrs while OP was incarcerated. Client was getting ready to move and sent child to visit and say bye to OP. Child has not returned home since 7/13/2022. OP filed for joint custody and is currently pro se. Client wants sole custody w/summer visits for OP. No dates yet set.
I already completed probate - can you help me put the family home i my name?
Client seeks assistance with the deed change for her deceased parents' property. Client has already completed the probate process, but did not get the deed changed. Client wants to remove her parents and add her name to the deed. Client is an only child, and no one will contest the change.
I'm being sued for a debt that was a result of fraud
Client seeks assistance with debt collections case. Client says the debt is a result of fraud and tried to communicate this with the OP in 2018 but they did not respond to her attempts to report the fraud. Client is being sued for $7K by Discover Bank. Trial 10/27/2022 at 8:45am.
My son passed - I need to remove his name as remainderman!
Client seeks assistance with opening an estate for her deceased son. Client's son passed away 6/7/22, and was listed as remainderman on the life estate deed. Client seeks to remove her sons name from the deed. No one will contest.
My husband is seeking a divorce--Can you help me?
Client seeking attorney for divorce from husband of 14 years. Couple separated since 01/2021. OP filed on 06/08/2022. No children involved or DV. Marital home was purchased in PA. Client seeks use of the home and OP is seeking equity. OP is represented. No court dates yet scheduled.
He never had a relationship with our son. I need help getting custody.
Client would like to petition for custody of her son as the first part of the SIJS process. Minor was abandoned by his dad at birth and client has cared for him with her ex-partner when in Honduras and now cares from him alone in the US.
Please help me file for bankruptcy.
Client seeks assistance with filing bankruptcy. Client has $90,000 in debt and has filed for bankruptcy twice (2001 & 2006) both were discharged. Client is unable to work due to a disability and currently has State/IRS tax issues.
I am the only parent my children know
Client seeks sole legal and physical custody of her two children, ages 6 & 5yo. Client also seeking child support and supervised visits for the OP. OP has been incarcerated since 2016. PL order was issued 6/1/22 granting client temp. sole legal and physical custody. Next PL hearing 10/03/22 at 9am. Pre-trial conf. 5/24/23. Merits hearing 6/8/23.
I need to fix my tax issues!
Client is seeking assistance with federal and state tax debt. Client received notices from both the IRS and MD Comptroller. She owes the IRS $8,000 in back taxes and penalties and has been given an extension on the first payment date. She also owes the MD Comptroller $16,000 in back taxes and penalties. Client also needs to file taxes for 2008 and 2021, and an amendment for 2020.
We have an informal agreement but I want to see my children more
Client needs help with custody of 12y/o & 15y/o. Parties are bio parents. No PO’s & no CPS/DSS. History of DV. OP is custodial parent. Client seeking sole custody, no CS. OP seeking sole physical w/visitation and joint legal. Informal agreement with a legal affidavit, signed in 2015, stating client gets e/o weekend for visitation during the summer months only. OP has an attorney.
Conf Sched: 10/24/2022 @ 1pm (remote)
Please help me fix my collections debt! I created it, but cannot repay it.
Client is seeking assistance with a collections case. Client is being sued for $1,235.14 for credit card debt. Client does not dispute the claims, but she is unable to repay the debt. There are no judgements or upcoming hearings.
Former LL is suing me for over 10k for fees that I didn't know about
Client is being sued by former LL. LL sued client in 2017 for unpaid fees. Fee statements were sent to the condo address after client moved out, so he was unaware of the fees. Parties agreed in 2017 that client would pay off the debt monthly. Client stopped payments in 2018 due to financial and medical hardships. LL is now suing client for the amount still owed - $10,588. Trial was postponed. No new date set.
My kids deserve peace of mind when I pass
Client seeks help with drafting a deed and advanced health directives, assigning POA, and drafting a life estate deed. Client owns a home valued at $125k, with no mortgage. Client does not own any other property or valuables. Client would like to leave her home to her 2 children. Client would like her adult child to act as her POA and health care agent. Client would like a living will. No one will contest deed change.
I'm Overwhelmed And Need A New Start.
Client is overwhelmed and needs help working with her mortgage company. Client is interested in non-retention options like a short sale and deed in lieu of foreclosure. Client wants a fresh start.
Our divorce decree didn't address custody - can you help me?
Client seeks help establishing custody of 4yo twins. Parties divorced in 8/26/2021 in PA, but custody wasn’t addressed. Parties split physical custody and each get 2 days weekly with alternating weekends. No CPS/DSS. No POs/DV. OP filed for sole physical/joint legal custody with a tie-breaking vote 5/20/22. Client seeks joint custody and filed an answer and counter complaint 7/29/22. Nothing yet scheduled.
I Have Primary Custody of My Children, But Their Father Claimed Them- Help!
Client seeks assistance with controversy involving IRS and possibly state of MD. Client says both she and her children's father claimed their children on their 2020 returns and she is now being audited for 2020 taxes. Says she received a letter from the IRS that she owes ~$9k in back taxes. Letter had 07/01 deadline to appeal. Client says the children live with her year-round and that she has primary physical custody of children. Thinks she may have also received letters from state of MD.
SIJS Custody Case
Client would like to petition for custody of his daughter as the first step of the SIJS process. Child's mother/OP neglected her and child was left in Mexico under the care of other people. When client found out he requested that OP bring the child to the US to live with him. OP left the child in Mexico and went to the US alone. Client has been his daughters sole caretaker since her mother abandoned her.
My Mother Passed Away Without A Will
Client seeks help with opening an estate for his mother and transferring her home’s deed into his name. Client’s mother passed on 4/20/20 and did not have a will. She had $600 in her bank account and a home estimated at 136k by SDAT, which has a mortgage with about 10k left on it. No parties will contest.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner's clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, life estate deed, and ground rent.
My apartment has too many issues - I need to file for rent escrow
Client seeks help with rent escrow. Client moved in March, 2018. Client says over the past 2 years air leaks through the windows, roof leaks every time they patch it, wet spots on walls/ceilings, front awning falling off, water running when faucet is off, and half the baseboard heaters don't work. Client had an inspector come out recently. Client reached out to LL, but LL has done nothing.
Trial 8/10/2022 @ 9am
Landlord lives in Norway and has the remainder of my security deposit.
Client seeks assistance with a security deposit return. Client was notified by the manager 45 days after move-out that she was charged $750 from the $1800 deposit due to furniture damage. LL lives in Norway and has not cooperated with client. A walkthrough was conducted with PM before client returned the keys and no issues/damages were reported or discussed.
I want to create a will and leave my property to my church!
Client seeks assistance with drafting a will. Client owns a home and a few small bank accounts. Client would like to leave her property to her church. Client is not sure who she would like to name as executor of her will. Client is not married and does not have children.
I lived there for 12 years. Now I want my security deposit back.
Client seeks assistance with unreturned security deposit. Client moved out 3/31/21. SD plus interest is $2,317. Client got an invoice on 5/12/22 of $1,645 for cleaning and damages. Client is not disputing these claims, but she could. Upon move-out, there were unpaid water bills that LL paid. LL included those bills in the invoice. Client received a grant for the water bills, but can't use it since LL paid them already.
I am being sued by my former landlord for rent I don't agree I owe
Client is being sued by her former landlord for $2162.91. Her lease began on 3/15/2015 and ended on 3/31/2016. Client moved out 10/31/2018, but the apartment complex is claiming her contract was not done and that she did not pay rent for two months. Client disputes the claims against her. Trial 8/22/22 at 9am
I Do Not Dispute the Amount. Please Help Me Settle My Debt!
Client seeks assistance with a debt collection case. Client is being sued for $10,500.00 of credit card debt. Complaint filed 4/22/2022 and client filed an Intent to Defend on 5/18/2022. Client is seeking a settlement out of court.
Trial 08/05/2022 14:30:00
Help me add my children's names to the deed to our home
Client seeking to add children's names to the deed so that they can inherit the home when her and her husband pass. No one contests this change.
Please help me appoint a POA
Client seeks assistance with appointing a POA. Client does not know yet who he would like to name POA, but says he plans to discuss this with his children and grandchildren.
I'm being sued and I'm not sure if I owe this debt.
Client is being sued for $662 by LVNV. Client is not sure if the debt is hers or not due to having no records of her old accounts. Client is on a limited income and is unable to pay. Trial scheduled for 8/8 at 1:30pm.
My sister passed recently and I need help settling her estate
Client seeks assistance with the estate administration of her late sister. Client’s sister owned a home valued at $80,000.00 and a vehicle valued at $2,000.00. No mortgage or loan on either asset. There was no will and no one will contest the estate administration.
My landlord said he'd return my deposit--then I had to file for it!
Client seeks help obtaining the return of her security deposit. Client moved in 4/17/20 and moved out 11/1/21. No walkthrough was done. Client states the property failed inspection in 9/ and 10/2021, so client left when lease ended. Client spoke to LL 12/2021 and he stated he’d return the deposit. Client then filed for the $1,200 deposit 12/6/21 and amended her complaint to $4000 and sought PP 5/13/22.
I need assistance ensuring my estate is handled ethically and responsibly.
Baltimore City POA
Client would like assistance creating POA. Client cites daughter engaging in fraudulent activity regarding Client's estate. Client requests granddaughter be granted POA, unclear if Client's daughter currently has POA. Healthcare Directive has been setup through another organization. Client referred by MD Legal Aid.
I know I owe but my rent was lower than they claim
Client seeks assistance with a debt collections case. Client does not dispute the claim but does dispute the amount owed and the rent amount reported by OP. Amount client is being sued for is $3,212.43. Complaint filed 1/20/2021 and client has not filed an answer. Client was served on 3/30/2022.
Trial 08/16/2022 13:30:00
Those damages were not done by me and I think I should get my security deposit back.
Client called code enforcement on her previous LL for rodents & other health concerns. They inspected & shortly after client received 60-day notice of non-renewal from her LL. LL made no repairs listed by CODE. After moving out client received list of damages from LL & notice they wouldn’t return SD. No walkthrough. Client doesn’t think she is responsible for damages & LL created the list after CODE requested repairs.
Can you help me with my grandson's probate?
Client seeks assistance with estate administration of her late grandson. The value of the estate is ~$4,000.00 it is either a check or checking account. No real property involved. There was no will. No one will contest the estate.
My deceased wife's balance caused a flag on my license
73 yo SS recipient who was unable to obtain insurance on his car due to a flag on his license from MD balance due of $4K. Client was unaware of any balance, but recalls wife making $100/month IA payments.
I know I owe this debt and would like to create a payment plan
Client is being sued by TD bank in a small claims case. Client would like to create a payment plan and for the constant phone calls to end. Trial scheduled for 8/23 at 9AM.
My ex isn't safe - can you help me get sole custody?
Client seeks help establishing custody of 2yo. Client states OP hasn’t cooperated with any informal custody agreement. Client states there was a PO against OP that expired 4/27/22. Client was investigated by CPS in 4/2022, but case was closed with no indications. OP filed for sole custody 5/26/22. Client filed answer + counter-complaint for sole custody with no visitation for OP due to OP's DV 6/29/22. Nothing scheduled yet.
I need help expunging my record
Client seeks assistance with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases. Client is a US citizen, has no active criminal cases and has never been arrested under a different name.
My bills have piled up and I need to file bankruptcy!
Client seeks assistance with filing bankruptcy. Client has about $10k-15k in debt; $5,711 reported on credit reports and $9,973 from other bills, loans, and credit cards. Client has never filed bankruptcy before. She is current on her taxes and does not have any tax issues. Client does not own property. No child support or alimony obligations. No student loans. Client has no income.
They refused a walkthrough and are now keeping my security deposit.
Client moved out Feb ’22. Letter from LL states they are not returning SD due to 3 bags left behind & client having a cat. Client paid extra monthly for the cat. Client asked for a walkthrough & LL denied the request stating they don't do walkthroughs w/ tenants. SD was around $2300. Nothing has been filed.
I'm In Collections For My Boat Loan!
Client seeks help with a collections case. He is being sued for 30k for an unpaid loan balance. Client purchased a boat with a 77k loan & lived on it for 12 years. After some time, he reached out to the bank to repossess the boat. A specialist at MECU was supposed to collect the boat 12/1/19, but never took possession. Client left the boat at the marina. The marina put a lien on the boat & sold it. Trial 9/14/22
My landlord is charging me for things that didn't work when I moved in!
Client seeks the return of her security deposit. Client rented with voucher but paid security deposit. After moving out 3/3/22, she received a report of deductions and an additional charges for a dirty stove, broken counter, and rent and water bills. Client states she cleaned the property and stove, there was no broken counter when she moved, and she was up-to-date on bills. She has pictures from move-out and did walkthrough
I have a past criminal record - I want to move forward with expungement?
Client seeks help with analyzing and expunging eligible cases from his criminal record. Client is a citizen, has never been arrested under another name, and has around 13 cases on his record.
Landlord Sold the Property And Never Returned My Deposit
Client seeks return of $1800 security deposit. Client lived in the property from 01/2019 - 07/31/2021. She did not do a walk-through with landlord. Landlord said apartment was in good condition except refrigerator needed cleaning then stated there were other damages but did not send an itemized list. Client says rent was paid up to date. After persistent repair requests, landlord told client the home was sold. Nothing filed.
I Don't Want to Lose My Parental Rights
Client seeks assistance with divorce and custody of 18mo. Parties married on 08/22/2015 in and separated 10/15/2021. OP filed for limited divorce. Joint home, client does not want the home. Client wants 50/50 custody. OP wants Primary physical and sole legal. No PO’s, DV, or CPS/DSS involvement. OP has an attorney.
Merits Hearing 11/7/2022 @ 9:30
Please help to add my sister's name to the family home.
Client is seeking assistance with a deed transfer. Client’s mother is deceased and had a life estate deed with her and the client’s name on it. Client is currently residing in the home and would like to remove her mother’s name and add her sister’s name. The estate is processed, closed, and the deed transfer will be uncontested.
I Was Taken Off-guard When My Spouse Had Me Served with Divorce Papers
Client seeks assistance with absolute divorce. Parties married on 12/26/1990 and separated 07/30/2019. No marital homes or minor children involved. No POs, but parties have had a history of DV. Client is seeking alimony and would like a larger portion of OP's retirement. OP has an attorney.
Merits Hearing- 9/28/22 at 1:30pm
Their Father Moved Them Out of State Without Telling Me
Client seeks assistance with custody modification for 5y/o twins. Custody order from 2/11/2022 gives both parties joint legal & physical custody. Prior CPS involvement but client deemed fit recently. No PO’s or DV. OP is the custodial parent and client has not been able to visit children since May. Police told client OP relocated to PA. Client filed modification on 2/17/2022. OP is not represented. Nothing scheduled yet.
My home went through probate but we never did the deed change
Client seeks help with deed change. Client's mother's name is on the deed of the home, valued at $90k. No mortgage. Client's mother died in Feb. 2004. There was an estate opened in 2012, administrated and closed in 2018, but the deed change was not completed. Client wishes to add her name to the deed. Client has been living in the home since 1992. No one will contest.
My Wages Are Being Garnished - Please HELP ME before I Lose Everything!
Client seeks help with filing for bankruptcy. Client has about 35k in debt from credit cards, judgments, medical bills, & other bills, as well as another 11k in student loans. Client has no property, CS/alimony obligations, or tax issues. Client recently filed her last 3 years of taxes through the look back rule. Her wages are currently being garnished. She has filed for bankruptcy in 2010, and received a discharge.
I want to create a Will, POA, and Life Estate Deed
Client seeks help with estate planning. Client has a home, which she would like to leave to her daughter. She would also like to assign POA to her daughter. Client was assisted at an MVLS tax sale clinic, and was counseled on her needed estate planning by a limited representation attorney.
My oldest is with me but she took our two younger children.
Client seeks custody of children ages 5, 11, & 16. Oldest lives w/ client. Two youngest live with OP. No protective orders but OP has assaulted client in the past. CPS was involved in the past for their oldest while client was out of state due to claims of abuse by OP. Child was eventually placed with client. OP filed complaint for sole custody & child support. Client would also like sole custody but could be okay with joint. Scheduling conf. 6/28 at 1:30. OP is represented.
The debt has piled up too high - can you help me file for bankruptcy?
Client seeks help filing for bankruptcy. She has at least $15,516 in debt from credit cards and medical bills. She has no property, CS/alimony obligations, or tax problems. Client has $10k in student loans. Client filed 2019 taxes but hasn’t filed the past 2 years due to low income. Her wages are being garnished. This will be her first time filing for bankruptcy.
This home is a mess--can you help me file for rent escrow?
Client seeks help with rent escrow. Client moved into home advertised as fully renovated 12/2021, but has found the heat doesn’t work, appliances are old or do not work, there are holes in the kitchen walls covered by appliances, and a rodent infestation LL has not addressed sufficiently. Client’s previous escrow case was dismissed after she missed hearing because she hasn’t been given a mail key and did not receive notice.
I want my child to become my child - legally!
Client seeks assistance with adopting and/or establishing custody of 6mo child. Child has been with client since 03/22. Bio mom is deceased and bio dad has agreed to give up his parental rights to client and filed an answer to custody complaint 5/16/22 to this effect. No contest. Client was advised by DSS to file for custody rather than adopt, and filed 5/16/22. Client seeks advice on both options. Hearing 8/10/22 at 1:30pm.
My "grandkids" are in foster care and I want custody!
Client seeks custody of a 5yo & 2yo who currently are in foster care. One biological father is unknown & the other is deceased. Bio mother lost custody in 2021 because of previous abuse. No CPS for client. Client was originally given custody, but bio mother was against it, so children went into foster care. 5yo was sexually abused while in foster care & social worker was informed 2/9/22. Client has not filed anything yet.
I need to take my siblings off the deed!
Client seeks assistance with a deed change. The deed currently has client’s name and siblings' names on it. The siblings' names need to be removed. Client wants to make improvements to the home and cannot because of the deed. The deed change will not be contested, siblings consent to the deed change.
My father passed many years ago and I want to fix up his home.
Client seeks assistance with estate administration of his late father. Client’s father passed away in 1976 without a will. The property involved is a home valued around $30k. No mortgage or other liens and no one is currently living in the home. Client would like to have his name added to the deed. Client is the only heir still alive. No one will contest.
My Kids' Father wants to modify our custody order!
Client seeks assistance with custody modification defense of 15yo. Current custody order from 2018 grants client full custody with OP having visitation on weekends. OP filed motion to modify custody on 6/29/21. OP wants full custody and CS. No POs. History of DV. No CPS. Another child was involved with original custody case, but they’re 18yo now. Client granted postponement for merits hearing, no date yet scheduled.
I'm Ready to Finally Get Divorced
Spanish speaking senior seeks help with absolute divorce. Parties married 8/2/05 and separated in 2019. No minor children. No property issues. Client doesn’t know if OP has retirement assets but will not seek them. Client is seeking alimony. OP does not have an attorney.
Pre-Trial Conference: 9/30/2022 @ 10:30
Trial: 11/14/2022 @ 9:30
I want to keep my children safe, can you help me?
Client seeks help with defense custody mod of children ages 8, 6, & 4. Client is custodial parent as a result of the CINA case in 3/2020. OP has supervised visits. DSS removed children from OP’s home because of abuse. Doctors found bruises. Children were placed with the client. No PO’s against client or DV. OP filed sole physical custody on 3/2021. Client wants to keep current order.
Trial 12/1/22 at 9am
My great-grandchild has been with me since birth - I need custody!
Client seeks help with establishing custody of her 10yo great-grandchild by marriage. The child has lived with client since birth. Biological mom agrees with client having custody. Biological father hardly involved with child. The child sometimes sees biological mother monthly while visiting family. No CPS/DSS. No POs. Client seeks sole physical/legal custody & doesn’t expect OPs to seek primary custody. Nothing filed yet.
My debts pilled up and I can't afford to pay this amount.
Client seeks assistance with collections case. Client is being sued by LL for $13k in condo association fees. Interest plus legal fees are over $7k. Client does not dispute the claims, but does dispute the amount. Trial 6/28/22 at 8:45am
My ex wants to keep me from my kids - I just want to be in their lives!
Client seeks joint custody in custody mod for 4 minors. Client's seen minors once since 2019. OP received sole legal custody 11/15/18 w/o client’s knowledge, modifying from shared legal custody and e/o weekend visits for client. No active POs. OP reported client to CPS after last visit, but no indications. Client also reported OP in 2020 bc minors alleged abuse. OP filed for no access for client 10/26/21. Merits 8/17 at 1pm
I want my maiden name on my deed!
Client seeks help updating her name on her deed to reflect her switching back to her maiden name. Client was recently divorced and is now using her maiden name. She needs her deed to reflect this in order to get assistance from the City to get a furnace for her home. Client is current on her mortgage and no liens. No one will contest.
My ex wants to take my visitation - the kids don't even like living with him
Client seeks help with custody mod for 16 and 13yo. Per 5/27/21 divorce, OP has primary physical and client has joint legal+weekend visitation. No CPS/DSS. No POs, but DV history. There’s been no visits with 13yo in 3+ months and 16yo doesn’t want to live with OP. OP filed to limit visits to 2 days supervised monthly. Client filed answer seeking sole custody & CS. Scheduling Conf. 3/4 at 10am. Contempt hearing 4/22 at 11am.
I have a tax debt but don't want my new wife involved.
67 yo newlywed with IRS balance of $4403 from 2017-2019. Client had received Notice of Intent to Levy with CDP Hearing deadline of 9/29/21, but did not respond as was unable to afford the balance due.
Please Help Me Make My Separation Final
Client seeks assistance with divorce. Parties married in 1985 and separated in 2019. Marital property involved that client currently lives in. Property acquired during the marriage. Both names are on the deed, but OP has shown no interest in property. Client wants advice on alimony. OP does not have attorney. Client filed for divorce and possession of home 8/2021, default sought 11/2021.
Domestic Civil Trial 8/26/22 at 10am
I need sole custody to keep my daughter safe
OP filed for divorce. Parties married 8/21/2015 and separated since 9/10/2015. 8yo child has lived with client since birth. No active protective orders but there is DV history. OP is registered sex offender w/ a traumatic brain injury and is unable to care for anyone, per client. Client seeks full custody, alimony & CS. OP seeks joint custody. No marital property. Trial 9/20 at 9am.
They Gave Me a Deadline to Move Out, Then Said I Didn't Give Notice
Client's former landlord is suing for $5,350.75 in back rent. Client lived in the unit 5 years ago and moved out with 1 month left on the lease because she couldn't afford to pay. Client and LL came to a verbal agreement and LL allowed client to move out. In 2019, OP filed a case against client. Client disputes amount. Trial set for November 18, 2021 at 8:45am.
My rent payments were stolen from LL's office & I am being sued for debt
Client is being sued by property management co. for $1,131.78. Client states money order payments were stolen from the LL's office. LL determined who cashed the stolen money orders, but did not credit the client’s account. No court date scheduled as of 3/24/2021 but client notified by opposing counsel the case will be taken to trial.
She took my child and is trying to take my custody.
Client seeks help with custody after CINA case against OP for DUI w/children in the car. Client granted sole physical & joint legal custody of the 3 children, ages 12, 8, & 5. After OP's incarceration, visits were Fri-Sun. In 11/2020, OP kept 12 yo and hasn't returned her. Client is withholding visits for 12 and 5 yo for fear OP will keep them too. OP filed for contempt & mod. Client filed for contempt. Scheduling conf 3/22.
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