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Attorney Robert Doggett of Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid and Texas Low Income Housing Information Service discusses Texas tenant law as it pertains to Late Fees. This video should be viewed and used only with the context provided by information located on the Texas Tenant Advisor, www.texastenant.org. This site is provided and maintained by the [...]
The debate at the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee on the subject of Criminal Legal Aid (Fixed Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/162) Taking part in the debate were David O’Hagan & Gerry Sweeney speaking for the Glasgow Bar Association. Michael Clancy & Andrew Alexander represented the Law Society of Scotland. The transcript of the [...]
Question by Sarah C: When you hire a lawyer, do you also pay the filing fees for legal documents? I am just curious if you pay a lawyer do you also have to come up with filing fees? or does it depend? just wondering typically i understand of course there will always be exceptions. Best [...]
by New York Public Library Question by Lorraine J: I work in the state of Florida, my employer is deducting credit card service fees from my tips is this legal? If yes how much % can he take and If not where can I find info on it. Thanks. I get paid under W2 and [...]
Question by raw23: Can you include unpaid attorney fees in a bankruptcy? My ex husband was court ordered to pay half of my attorney fees. Now, my ex husband filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and included the court ordered attorney fees in his bankruptcy. My attorney now wants nothing to do with our case until [...]
Question by Liza: Who pays for overdue HOA fees in California foreclosure? My primary residence was foreclosed on in California. I have not payed for HOA dues. Now the HOA is attempting to collect fees. Who is responsible for paying those overdue fees? Best answer: Answer by verdeiiYou are responsible for paying the dues you [...]
Question by Steven B: Would you rather pay hourly fees or a fixed flat fee for discrete legal services? For example, if you hire an attorney to prepare an estate planning documents for you, would you rather be charged: (a) $ 200/hour and told it usually takes between 5 to 10 hours, but the lawyer [...]
Question by LexiDema: Can court fees from a divorce be discharged in bankruptcy? My ex husband and I just got a divorce and he was order to pay court fees, my attorney fees and reimbursement for 50% of medical bills I paid for care for our son who has special needs. He told my attorney [...]
Question by kickink: How do I object or answer to a “Request for Attoney’s Fees “? I cannot afford a lawyer or Legal Aid This is not an area that “Legal Aide” handles …the other party is requesting that I pay there legal fees, I was the defendent in a harassment charge( my husbands current [...]
Question by 452: Should I be leary of lawyers that charge consultation fees? I know, I know…time is money. However shouldn’t a qualified lawyer be able to give me some indication that my case has merit over the phone? I spoke with the lawyer’s secretary or legal assistant on the phone (can’t remember which), but [...]