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My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, advanced health care directive, power of attorney, and life estate deed.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, advanced health care directive, power of attorney, and life estate deed.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, advanced health care directive, power of attorney, life estate deed, and ground rent.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, advanced health care directive, power of attorney, life estate deed, and ground rent.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a ground rent.
My Home, My Deed, My Legacy
Client attended a homeowner’s clinic and indicated that they need help with a will, advanced health care directive, power of attorney, life estate deed, and ground rent.
These Living Conditions are A Danger to My Family
Client seeks assistance with rent escrow. Client moved in 4/2022 and issues began immediately. There are mice, plumbing issues, urine stench in carpet, and a stove that does not work. When the client approaches the LL about these issues, they tell the client they must handle this at their expense. When the LL does attempt to help, the solution is a rigg. Client has an auto-immune issues and a newborn.
The Estate has Been Administered, I Just Need a Deed Change
Client is seeking a deed change. Both of client’s parent are deceased and they did not leave a will. Client already completed estate admin process but is still in need of getting the deed changed. No one will contest the deed change.
I Would Like to Clean up My Past
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 thinks there are about 3 charges.
Parents Passed Years Ago, It Is Time to Administer their Estate.
Client seeks assistance with the estate administration of their late parents & deed change. Mother passed in 2007 and father passed in 1983. The estate consists of a home valued at $9k. There was no will. The deed is still in the parents’ names. Client has 4 siblings and none of them will contest.
I want two stet dockets off my record
Client seeking assistance with criminal record expungement involving 4 cases. Client received a stet docket in 2015 and 2019 which he wants off of his record. Client is a US citizen and has not been arrested under any other names.
I am a senior on a fixed income--help me get my debt lowered.
Client seeking assistance with his collections case involving a total debt of $3.6k owed to LVNV Funding. Client is seeking a reduction in the amount owed or a potential settlement. Trial 12/02/2022 @ 9AM.
I am Having Health Issues and Want to Ensure Children Inherit the Home
Client is seeking to add their children's names to their deed. No contesting issues. Client is dealing with some health issues and if something were to happen, they want their children to have the home.
I Would Like to Put the Past Behind Me
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 thinks they have about 10 cases.
I need help getting away from my abusive husband!
OP filed for absolute divorce on 08/15/22. Client and OP married 09/01/21 and separated on 04/04/22. Client has fled due to severe DV. There is a PO which expires on 09/18/23. There are no children, marital property, or bank accounts involved. The client is being stalked and harassed by the OP. There are criminal cases against the OP. Client also wants reimbursement for half of the wedding. Settlement hearing 3/9/23 @9am.
The Landlord Only Gave Me $25 of the $350 Security Deposit
Client seeks assistance with retrieving $350.00 security deposit. The LL did give the client $25 but did not explain why the rest was not returned. Client moved out in May 2022. A walkthrough was not done when the client moved out. Client did reach out to LL about the security deposit, and they never updated client. Nothing filed yet.
I am Getting Older and Want My Children to Inherit the Family Home Easily
Client is seeking to establish a new will. The client would like to make sure their children inherit their estate when they pass. The estate consists of a home valued at $150K. No other assets.
My mother passed, leaving behind the family home
Client seeks assistance with estate administration of their late mother’s property. Client’s mother passed away 2/2022. The estate consists of a home worth about $10,000.00. Client has lived in the home since 2006. Client’s mother had a will but passed before it was signed. No one will contest.
I moved out in August; I would like my security deposit back.
Client seeks assistance with retrieving $2000.00 security deposit. Client moved out 8/16/2022. Client last spoke to LL about security deposit on 10/14/2022. A walkthrough was not conducted. Nothing has been filed yet.
I would like to add my spouses name to the deed to our home
Client seeks assistance with a deed change. Client would like to add their spouse's name to the deed of their home to make sure there are no issues with ownership if the client passes unexpectedly.
I want to make my divorce final and I need help!
Client was married in 1988 and separated September 2016. No protective orders or domestic violence. No children or property involved. Client is seeking alimony and part of OP's pension. Client already filed motion. Settlement hearing 11/22/23 @2:30pm / Pre-trial 5/22/24 @2pm / Merits Hearing 6/12/24 @9:30am
We Never Put My Child's Father on the Birth Certificate
Spanish speaking client seeks assistance with adding biological father to their child’s birth certificate. The birth certificate was issued in Howard County and the biological father was never listed. MVLS provides free access to telephone interpreter services.
Mother Passed and Gave Me Her Home in the Will.
Client is seeking assistance with a deed change. Client’s mother passed in August. Client’s late mothers name is the only name on the deed. The home is valued at $70,200. $23,849.16 remaining on the mortgage. No one will contest. The mother’s estate has been opened and a distribution has been made.
I moved out a year ago and am still waiting for my security deposit
Client seeks assistance with retrieving security deposit, $1150.00. Client lived in the property from 10/15/2015 - 10/4/2021. A walk-through was conducted with the LL. No communication has occurred between since move out. The property flooded multiple times while client lived there. LL has 3 photos of damage they claim client caused. Client has filed. OP has an attorney.
Trial - 12/5/22 @ 1pm
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 with client and children in MD.
*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 with client and children in MD.
*Client speaks Spanish. We provide free access to telephone translators.
I am getting older and want to have a plan in case of an emergency
Client would like to officially give POA and AHD to her cousin. Client is elderly, disabled and has no children. Client also has a backup in mind as well. Client tried to give POA to cousin before but never finished the paperwork and was never finalized.
I need to get a job, but my record is holding me back
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 another name.
My Child is 3; It's time We Establish Custody
Client needs assistance with establishing custody of a 3y/o. Parties are the bio parents. Client is the custodial parent. No protective orders but history of DV. No CPS involvement. Client is seeking sole custody with visitation for OP and child support. Not sure what OP will want. Nothing filed yet.
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 Need Help Updating My Will!
Client is seeking assistance with updating her will. Client currently has a will that has her two daughters listed, one of whom is deceased. Client would like their two names removed and for her older sister to be the executor of her will. Client is married and her spouse has full stage dementia. Client has a mortgage-free home, a car, bank accounts, and a safe with vintage coins.
OP does not take our child's mental health seriously and moved out of state
Client needs help with custody modification of an 11 and 9y/o. No PO’s, DV, or CPS/DSS involvement. 2019 Consent Order for joint custody. OP left MD and did not tell client. Children travel 1.5 hrs to school. OP does not take one of the children to their therapy appointments nor give them their medication. Client is seeking sole custody. OP is seeking primary physical. OP has an attorney.
Hearing Custody 12/12/2022 @ 9am.
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.
My brother died and I don't want his kids to go into foster care
Client seeks full legal custody of 3 kids--ages 15, 13, & 11. This is first time establishing custody. The kids' father died on 04/2022 and client has been taking care of them since. Client is the paternal aunt. Kids' mother hasn't seen her kids in 11 yrs. No protective orders. CPS investigated father in '14 after death of baby by illness. Client seeks custody to keep kids out of foster care and since mom wouldn't want them.
My grandson needs a safe, stable place to call home.
Client needs help with full custody of 4y/o grandson. Client (grandmother) had grandson for 3 yrs. Court said OP could have child, but OP is unfit again. OP is doing illegal things with child and using drugs. Child came back to client’s 9/2022. Client has custody of OP’s other children. No PO’s or CPS with client. CPS investigated OP multiple times. Bio father incarcerated. Nothing filed yet.
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.
I need help with My Uber self-employment taxes issue!
Client is seeking tax debt relief. They received a notice letter from IRS in August 2022, that says they owe $21987.30 for the tax year 2018. Client was unaware that they had to pay self-employment taxes for their job (Uber). They have tried contacting the IRS to resolve issue, but it has been difficult reaching them.
I need to get rid of an old debt!
Client is seeking debt relief. Client states she owes the IRS $4,000 in tax debt from back taxes in 2009 and 2010. Client wants a fresh start and wants to do a Offer in Compromise.
Paternity is established--I want my name on my son's birth certificate.
Spanish speaking client seeking assistance for adding his name to his 12 yo son's birth certificate. Currently, his name is not on the certificate despite paternity being established and the matter is uncontested. Client has no criminal or fraud charges. Child born in Hidaldo County, TX
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.
I Need Help Keeping my Inherited Home!
Client seeks assistance with a foreclosure on the home she and her siblings inherited from their deceased mother. Client is PR of the estate, both siblings want to be removed from the deed. Client has received Notice of Intent to Foreclose and Order to Docket. Client has applied for HAF and requested mediation. Client is estimated $25k in default.
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.
I want to be seen as me - not just my record!
Client seeks help with analyzing and expunging any eligible cases on his criminal record. Client is a citizen has no active criminal cases, and has never been arrested under another name. Client estimates he has 40 cases on his 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.
The Other Party Doesn't Visit the Children but Wants Sole Custody
Client needs help establishing custody of 4 & 6y/o. Parties are bio parents. Client is custodial parent. No protective order, history of DV. No CPS involvement. Other Party does not spend time with children. Both parties want sole custody. Client is seeking CS. OP has an attorney. Client has limited rep. attorney that ends after scheduling conference. Nothing scheduled yet.
My wife and I split 5 years ago and I haven't heard from her in a year.
Client seeks assistance with divorce. Parties married in 2013 and have been separated for 5 years. Client has not heard form OP in about a year. No minor children. No marital property. No POs. Nothing filed yet.
I have $30k in debt and need to file bankruptcy!
Client seeks assistance with filing for ch7 bankruptcy. Client has over $30k of debt stemming from car repossession and CC's. There is no real property. Client does have a vehicle. There was another vehicle that the client co-signed for her son, that car was voluntarily surrendered. Client did file for bankruptcy in 2011 and debts were discharged. Wages were being garnished but that debt has been paid off.
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 went to Egypt to care for my sick Mom, returned to divorce & homelessness
Client needs help with divorce/custody of 10 & 8yo. Client went to Egypt to care for sick parents, wife filed divorce. Marital home deeded in both names. OP lives there with children and seeks possession. OP seeks sole legal/physical custody. Client seeking alimony and joint custody because they are living in a shelter. Client was stay at home parent. OP has an attorney.
3-day trial 2/15, 2/16 & 2/17/23 at 9am.
I want legal custody of my twins!
The client seeks assistance with establishing custody of her 1-year-old twins. The OP has been harassing the client so the client would like to establish custody. No CPS involvement. No protective orders. Client filed a complaint on 4/12/2022. Client is the custodial parent. Client would like sole, physical and legal custody with supervised visitations and child support. OP would like joint. OP does have an attorney.
My child was removed from school without my permission!
The client is seeking sole custody. The client and OP divorced on 09/30/15. There are currently no protective orders against either party and there has been no CPS/DSS investigations. The custody agreement is joint custody with OP paying child support. The client received an email from child’s previous school that their son was removed and being reassigned to a new school. Client stated that she did not authorize this.
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.
I have temporary custody via protective order, seeking sole
Client seeking full physical and legal custody of 5-year old child. Client received temporary custody from a protective order against OP that expires 07/2023. OP seeking joint custody. No POs or CPS findings against client. Settlement hearing scheduled for 01/19/2023 at 10:30am.
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.
Please save me and my kids from domestic violence
Nepali speaking client seeks help with divorce and custody of 3 kids (15,13, 5). Couple married 2003 and separated 11/2020. Client was given sole custody and use of marital home via PO filed against OP on 07/29/20 allowing visitation for the OP. OP filed for limited divorce 7/20/21 then absolute on 2/11/22. Client thinks OP wants 2 days/week in visitation while client wants sole custody. Divorce hearing 2/9/23 & 2/10/23.
I want to leave my property to my wife in my will!
Client seeks assistance with drafting a will. Client owns home valued at around ~$150k with $110k remaining on the mortgage. Client also has a checking account. He would like his wife to inherit these things, and to be the executrix of his estate. Client does not have any children.
I want to removed my cousins from my deed!
Client would like assistance with a deed change. Client states that she no longer wants her four (4) cousins names on the deed to her home. Client states that her four cousins will not contest the removal of their names from the deed. The home is valued at $103k per SDAT.
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.
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.
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 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
I want to draft a will!
Client seeks assistance with drafting a will. Client has never had a will drafted. Client is trying to get divorce from husband, they have been separated since 2008. Client would like to draft a will incase she cannot get divorced. Client would like everything to go to her eldest daughter. The client does not own any real property but does own a vehicle and has other possessions.
I need to re-sign a lease for my 18 year old son
The client seeks assistance with obtaining guardianship of 18y/o son. The client needs to resign the lease for the apartment, since son is 18, he will have to sign as well but cannot. The person needing guardianship lives in Baltimore City with the client. Client’s son has Angelman syndrome and cannot make decisions for himself. There are no other interested parties. The bio mom and brother live in South America and have had no contact for years.
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
I'm trying to get full custody back!
Client seeks assistance with defense of custody modification. Previous order from 1/21/2016 granted client primary physical custody of her 2 children. OP filed motion to modify custody on 2/1/22 because client was incarcerated for a few days at the time. OP was granted temp custody on 4/1/22 at PL hearing. Client wants full custody back. OP is seeking full custody. No POs. No CPS investigations. Hearing 12/5/22.
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.
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.
My husband left after I was diagnosed with cancer!
Client seeks assistance with absolute divorce. Client was diagnosed with cancer and her husband left in 2020. No PO’s or DV. No minor children involved. There is a house involved. The OP’s name is on the house, and it was acquired during the marriage. OP currently rents out the house. Client will be seeking alimony and a portion of OP 401k. Nothing has been filed in court yet.
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.
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.
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 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.
Pendente Lite Hearing 12/12/22 at 1:30pm
Merits Hearing 11/7/2022 @ 9:30
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.
I did so much to get my children and life back, now OP wants sole custody.
Client needs help with custody of 3 children. Client is custodial parent. No PO’s or DV. Prior CPS (2020) involvement gave OP’s mother temp custody. Client went to rehab and continued outpatient treatment, recently completed the program, still goes to group. OP filed complaint 2/13/2022. Both parties seeking sole custody. Client is ok with visitation if OP is safe and sober. OP has an attorney.
Mediation 11/22/2022 @ 1pm
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.
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.
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. Client has never been arrested under any other names, however his name is misspelled on some of his cases.
I need a debt relief!
Client seeks assistance with state tax issue. Client owes back taxes to the state and has an outstanding balance of $10k for the years 2018-2019.
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.
I want to draft a will and leave my assets to my children!
Client seeks assistance with drafting her will. She owns a home valued at around $75k with ~$37k left on her mortgage. She also owns a vehicle but does not have any car loans. Client would like her two children to inherit her home, vehicle, and bank accounts. Client is currently separated, and her children are her natural children. She would like to name her children as her executors.
Save my child from her abusive father
Client seeking atty for modification of custody for 9yo. Divorce from 2013 gave client sole physical & legal custody w/ e/o weekend visitation for OP. Recently, child has been physically abused by OP leading child to self-harm, have suicidal ideations and be partially hospitalized for treatment. Client filed for sole legal custody w/ supervised visits. Unclear what OP is seeking. No DV, CPS or POs. Mod hearing 2/27/23
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
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 don't know why I am being audited by the IRS!
Clients have received several letters from the IRS stating they owe $10,375.93 for the year of 2018. Clients were confused as to why they were also being audited but they believe it was due to the client filing her children as dependents. Clients are not clear about what the documents they received are saying and they tried calling the IRS but haven't been able to get through to anyone.
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
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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