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#1 by Mayla Puckett on September 28, 2009 - 4:52 PM
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What are my rights in a potential divorce proceeding if I have committed infidelity? We have a 7 year old son.
#2 by The Advocate on September 28, 2009 - 11:21 PM
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Mayla – you need to consult with a Family Law Lawyer in your state. Normally, the court looks at what is in the best interest of the child. If you don’t have a lawyer, you should call your local bar association for a referral. Remember, the first appointment should be a free, no obligation interview.
#3 by Mayla Puckett on September 28, 2009 - 4:53 PM
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How old does a child have to legally be to decide which parent he or she wants to live with?
#4 by The Advocate on September 28, 2009 - 11:23 PM
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Mayla – you need to consult with a Family Law Lawyer in your state. If you don’t have a lawyer, you should call your local bar association for a referral. Remember, the first appointment should be a free, no obligation interview.
#5 by jenavione goiser on October 2, 2009 - 11:38 AM
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what can i do to help my boyfriend who is being charged with abduction to the third degree. but he is saying that the allegations against him is not true. right now he is in the cuyahoga county jail. what chances do he have getting probation instead of time in jail?
#6 by The Advocate on October 2, 2009 - 5:05 PM
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Jenavione,
Thanks for checking out our site. Sorry, but we do not practice Criminal Law. If money is short and your boyfriend cannot afford a lawyer, he should call the local public defender for legal help.
#7 by Jack on October 27, 2009 - 3:08 AM
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I was wondering if a DUI would stop me from getting a CCW in the state. It was 5 years ago, I have had no violations since and have been honorably discharged from the military.
#8 by The Advocate on October 27, 2009 - 1:24 PM
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ALthough we do not practice Criminal law, it would seem that a DUI that is 5 years old would not preclude you from applying.
The application form can be found at this link:
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/files/Forms/Forms-for-Law-Enforcement/Crime-and-Violence-Prevention/Standard-Concealed-Carry-License-App-.aspx
You can contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for more detailed information.
#9 by Alicia on November 10, 2009 - 1:58 PM
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what is minimum wage?
#10 by The Advocate on November 19, 2009 - 10:55 AM
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Hi Alicia:
Thanks for checking out our blog. I hope this answers your question as to the Minimum wage in Ohio.
Ohio minimum wage to remain at $7.30 per hour in 2010
The minimum wage in Ohio will remain unchanged at $7.30 per hour in 2010. For tipped employees, the minimum wage remains at $3.65 per hour, plus tips. Ohio’s minimum wage applies to employers who gross more than $267,000 per year.
The constitutional amendment passed by voters in November 2006 states that Ohio’s minimum wage shall increase on January 1 of each year by the rate of inflation. The wage is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the 12-month period prior to September. This index declined by 0.2 percent from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2009, resulting in no change to the state minimum wage.
For employees at companies grossing $267,000 or less per year and for 14- and 15-year-old workers, the state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. (The Ohio Department of Commerce News Release, October 1, 2009.)
#11 by Sabrinia on November 14, 2009 - 4:07 PM
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My husband bought a 4-wheeler before we were married. He fell behind on the payment due to the loss of his job last december. He still is no working but collecting un-employment. He recieved a summons from our local court office. He has called the company to try and set up a 50.00 a month but they wont agree to the payment because of how long it will take to pay it off. We was wondering if we told them to come take it and sell it at auction and then pay what is still left or will they just start to garnish wages. If they do garnishment how does that work. Would they contact my employer and take my whole check untill it is paid off. This is our first time ever dealing with anything like this and are at a total loss.
#12 by The Advocate on November 19, 2009 - 4:18 PM
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Hi Sabrina:
Thanks for checking out our legal blog. We hope the information provided – although not to be considered legal advice – will give you a general answer to your question. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER WHO PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF DEBTOR-CREDITOR LAW.
The company will repossess the vehicle and sell it at auction. The amount owed will be the difference between the repo cost + the sale price less the outstanding balance.
The company can only seek garnishment of bank accounts and wages from the person who was the titled owner – the one who owns the vehicle and/or the one who signed the loan documents.
If the bank account is in joint names, the account can be attached. So, if it is a joint account and only one person is the target of the garnishment, remove that individual from the account immediately. A bank attachment can take all of the funds in the account to clear the debt amount. Example – you have $1000 in the bank and you owe $900. The bank attachment can take $900 + costs of the attachment.
A garnishment of wages can only take a certain percentage of each paycheck.
You should check with a lawyer who represents debtors. You can call the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Assoc if you are in the Cleveland area for a referral. (216) 696-3525.
Hope this helps.