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    old court order

    thank you. I will call the lawyer I had at the time of the judgment this week.
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    old court order

    What is the name of your state? Florida A few years ago ex took me to court for child support reduction...he was a no show - twice (bc judge gave him another chance to show and he didn't). I counter-sued for child expenses (not really "child support" but his half of expenses for the last 2...
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    3 Car Vehicle Accident

    Thanks again. Good to know it's 2 cars and not 3 included. I didn't realize. I finally got a rental car 8 days after the accident. Their claims person finally called me back 7 days after and their auto adjuster came out yesterday. (mine came out the day after the accident). My car isn't...
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    3 Car Vehicle Accident

    I'll talk to their adjuster on Monday and know more about their limits and ask her about property damage liabiliites. My deductible actually isn't all that high ($1k) so if this drags on I might have no choice but to file with my insurance company and have them get my costs back. The only thing...
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    3 Car Vehicle Accident

    thank you. Yes I have collision coverage (a high deductible though). My insurance company called me and did explain about the 3 way split. Said not to accept anything from them if they don't have the coverage for my full repair and to call my company back. What a PITA! Thanks for the responses.
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    3 Car Vehicle Accident

    right but now "FMV" is so out of control crazy high on all used cars- so would they give that or what the value was before these major price hikes. (and the other used car prices to buy are inflated, too). So a car rental for a reasonable amount of time should be offered, right? If I have to...
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    3 Car Vehicle Accident

    What is the name of your state? Florida An Odyssey ran the red light heading east on the road. I was leaving my neighborhood to take a left onto the main road. A huge cargo van was in the neighborhood across from me was making a left to head west.. We waited a few seconds to make sure...
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    Child Support Modification (and custody?)

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida My ex moved out of state Oct 2012. He saw our 3 kids (ages 11, 9, and 7) 4 times last year (about 12 days total). Child support is based on 60/40 visits (him having them about 140 days) but I've the kids 99.99% of the time since Oct...
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    Back Child Support, Wage Garnish, Support Modification?!?!

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida Ex and I were divorced last Feb. July he "lost" his job but got a new one in North Dakota (!) in October. His base salary is low but his OT and bonuses are high. The last alimony and child support payment I received was in December...
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    Children's medical bills

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida As per divorce, ex is supposed to pay for the children's health care (they have now been uninsured for 2+ months), pay off a joint credit card (he hasn't paid anything on it - I keep paying minimums so my credit doesn't get hit) and 1/2...
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    Buyer not showing up at closing??

    What is the name of your state? Florida I posted earlier and now we're supposed to close tomorrow morning. We've done everything buyer has asked (new roof, went down to appraised price PRE-new roof). She signed an ammended contract that said if appraisal re-appraised house b/c of new roof...
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    Buyer backing out 2 weeks before closing

    What is the name of your state? Florida OK - We signed a contract w/ our buyer January 22, 2007 and took a $5000, with 1/2 non-refundable if buyer backs out. In the contract it said she had to have an inspection within 10 days of the contract. And if done w/in the 10 days, WE'D be responsible...
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    Getting deposit back from builder

    What is the name of your state? FLORIDA We gave a home builder (a large national company) a deposit and one way we're entitled to getting it back is if we don't qualify for the mortgage. Well, I am a stay at home mom and my husband was out of work for over 3 months, he is going to start a...
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    Contract null and void??

    Hi, from LK in Denver, CO. Not sure if this is the right folder for this question but here it goes... My husband was hired in Nov 2003 and was given $4500 (for moving expenses, etc) and signed a contract stating that if he left the company before November 2005 he would have to pay back that...
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    Accident on friend's ATV

    What is the name of your state? Colorado We were invited to camp with friends on their property. The owner let my husband drive his ATV and my husband, being unfamiliar with the area, flipped it and pretty much totalled it. In the process, my husband also tore all his ligaments in his...

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