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    Dump my med mal lawyer during settlement

    You will owe her whatever is in the retainer agreement. It depends on the status of the case. Usually you are responsible for costs and she should give you an accounting. Depending on the values, this could be all of the settlement or it could not be.
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    Paternity Fraud and Child Support

    She will probably file in UT but you can contest jurisdiction. You need to talk to your attorney to find out the exact status of the previous court order.
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    Phase two of Probate a la PRO SE--Help!

    It is going to be very difficult to represent yourself. You failed to give the information on the personal representative. You need to timely file an answer with the court.
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    Joint Property,acct. included in estate?

    It depends on exactly how the joint tenancy is held. You will need to look at the paperwork. It passes outside the estate if it is right of survivorship. The will needs to be filed.
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    Phase two of Probate a la PRO SE--Help!

    Go to the judicial website for your unnamed state and search for "undue influence". You will probably find several cases. You can go to the clerk of court and get a copy of the file and modle your answer after their. You will need to line up witnesses, etc. Very difficult road considering you...
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    Failure to appear

    Since it is Fairfax, I strongly recommend an attorney.
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    Can a Quit Claim Deed be contested?

    It is something that he can present to the court and the judge can take it into consideration or not.
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    GAP insurance non-Payment

    Check with the local magistrate to see the limit in small claims. If it is under that amount, they can give you the forms with instructions so you can sue the dealer and the insurance company. If not, you will have to sue in circuit court. You can do this by yourself but it will take a lot of...
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    Corporate Law Business Failure

    She can sue you but whether you are personally responsible depends on how the lease is written.
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    Parents House

    Selling the house will be impossible if you let him move in. Probably almost impossible now so don't make it any worse.
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    Motion for a new trial response

    Depends on the local court rules. They are usually on the court website.
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    Careless Driving

    Traffic laws vary by state and procedures by the specific court. Best thing to do is to show on your court date and see what you can work out.
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    Civil Suit Settlements

    What can be seized in a judgment depends on state law. Some state allow garnishment of wages and some don't. You are entitled to keep what is called a "homestead" and this varies so ask your attorney. Not sure how to answer your second question. Ask the attorney since it would be fact...
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    quit claim deed

    You can quit claim your interest in real estate to someone else. However, the person taking the deed does so with no defenses to any claims against the property. It also does not relieve the person of his responsibility under a mortgage.
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    I have regained custody of my child, I'm still paying child support

    The court that issued the original order is where you will need to file a motion provided she still lives in NY. If not, you will have to file your motion in the Florida court. Talking will not get you anywhere, you have to file. Retain an attorney and file for her to pay CS including back CS.
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    Question on squatters rights

    Since they have the property posted, they have a claim for adverse possession.
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    husband wants to give away everything

    If he is his money and his vehicles he can give them away while he is still alive and has capacity. After he dies his estate will be divide according to his will or intestate. In most states you have a right to a portion of his estate even if you are left out of the will.
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    Is my marriage valid?

    Call her and ask.
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    Legal protection for baby boomers that remarry

    Unfortunately the wife did not seek legal advice. In almost all states the surviving spouse is entitled to a share of the estate, usually one third, regardless of what is in the will. However, this has to be timely claimed.
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    dui accident/car repair aftermath

    Check with your local magistrate as to the limit for small claims. It is a very user friendly process and that is probably your best route. Sue them both.
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