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    Should we calling the police?

    I've posted before re: my son & his girlfriend, both 25, w/2 mth old. He works/she doesn't, he strives to be a responsible father, she strives to party while he stays home w/baby. She comes home at 2-3am beligerantly drunk - he leaves & comes to my house to get away from her, yet he worries...
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    Custody chances?

    I'm seeking advice for my 25 yr od son, who asked me to help. So, if you want to help thanks - but if your take is going to be some snide "stay out of it - it's not your business" comment, do me a favor & stay out of this post. It is my business - this is my granddaughter, I’ve been asked to...
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    False Police Report Allowed

    My son's ex GF filed a false police report stating he won't stop texting her when actually, it's the other way around. She's been texting him - he keeps texting back "Stop texting - I don't want to talk to you". My son was working when the officer called so I explained what's been going...
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    What to do? Paternity test needed-then visitation rights

    My son's former girlfriend is due in March. They tried to live together but it didn't work out. Now she is angry at him for not living with her & vows that he will never see the baby - not at the birth and not anytime after that. My son says there is a slight chance this is not his child...
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    Returned check fee

    If your check is returned for a payment made to an individual (not a business) can they charge you what ever fee they want or are they limited to only charge you what their bank charged them for the returned item?
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    Small Claims & Counties

    I'm just curious because this is unclear to me. I'm being sued - does the plaintiff have to file the small claims court case in the county I live in? They filed in Cook county, meaning I have to travel to downtown Chicago to defend myself. I don't live in Cook county and live pretty far...
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    Do I need to file answer?

    I'm being sued for an unpaid med. bill. I don't want a bad mark on my credit report & I do owe the money so I contacted the attorney handling the case to settle out of court. 1st court date is on 1-6-10, but I can't pay in full by then. Attorney agreed to let me pay 1/2 before 1-6 and the...
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    Breach of Contract / bankruptcy

    My daughter took driver's ed through a private business. We paid $500, which was to include 6 hrs of behind the wheel lessons. She only go 2 hours, then the woman closed her business and I've heard she's filed bankruptcy. Now we have to sign up somewhere else and pay their fees in order for...
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    Being sued - how to handle?

    This is for a medical bill. Court date is 1-6. Want to settle out of court, but can't afford to pay entire amt until 1-15. If I show up & file my answer on 1-6 can I then work out a deal w/lawyers to avoid judgement? If so, what do I state in my answer? Or must I have everything before...
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    FMLA Question

    FMLA states one of it's purposes is to allow an employee unpaid time off "to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition". If you have exhaused all your time off and need to start taking unpaid time off when your child is sick with the flu...
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    Credit Cards, Rating, Repair Will my class action lawsuit winnings be taxable?

    I'm the defendant in a current class action lawsuit against a credit card company that, as a result of the new credit card laws, breached their own contract w/me & others. If I win a settlement are my winnings taxable?
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    Did HR mishandle this?

    A mgr @ work jumped the gun & accused an employee of falsifying her time card w/o getting the facts straight. Employee did not intentionally do this - mgr was out all week & employee was unsure how an unexpected late arrival should be coded, so she did not sign the card & put a "?" in the...
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    My son wants custody-girlfriend has issues

    My son & his girlfriend are expecting, both are 25. She & her 6 yr old son from another guy are bi-polar w/anger issues. Her anger has turned violent towards my son many times. When arguing he prefers to leave the situation, which makes her angrier. She will scratch & hit to keep him from...
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