My debtor claims that he wants to pay his debt to me and he asks me to go to a notary public and paralegal office he has found (which is 23 ...

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My debtor claims that he wants to pay his debt to me and he asks me to go to a notary public and paralegal office he has found (which is 23 miles way from me) and he is asking me to sign some papers there and give his checks back to him. I already offered him to meet at a public cafe and told him to bring a witness and I will sign and give him a paper telling him that I received my money in full amount and give him his checks but he did not accept. He and his paralegal person insist that I should go to them. I also told them "let's do this in the lawyer's Office I will find," they said "no", "not necessary, why do I need a lawyer because he wants to pay in good faith."

Please advise, what I should do and what steps I should take. Should I go there in trust (he is a very untrustworthy person) or should I invite him to the office of a lawyer I will find and who will represent me? Your help and advice about this matter will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

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It may be a good idea to have an attorney help you with this negotiation. A debtor who is acting in good faith should not have a problem with you having representation in this matter if you feel you need it. The fact that they are trying to make you jump through hoops to get your money is unacceptable. An attorney can help you decide if legal action may be warranted against this debtor to possibly provide more leverage.

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Hi, I have heard that somebody has been making defamatory comments about me via emails, but unfortunately my source would not give me a dire...

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Hi, I have heard that somebody has been making defamatory comments about me via emails, but unfortunately my source would not give me a direct copy. He did, however, gave me the identities of the person spreading the defamatory emails, as well as the people receiving them. Can I initiate a lawsuit with this information?

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Likely yes. Do confer privately with an experienced attorney so she may assist and advise you in light of the full facts.

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How can I find out if I have a warrant in the state of Florida, specifically Broward County?

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How can I find out if I have a warrant in the state of Florida, specifically Broward County?

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Call a bail bondsman in Broward county as they have access to all warrants.

What can I do if the mom of my son give him up and I want him

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What can I do if the mom of my son give him up and I want him

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I suggest you immediately schedule an appointment with a family law attorney. I assume you mean she is giving him up for adoption? You provided very little to go on. You need to take the legal step to legitimate your son if you want any rights.

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It depends on what you mean by "give him up". If this is a biological child and the adoptive mother no longer has him, you would have to adopt him yourself, which will require an adoption attorney and, most likely, the adoptive mother's consent. The same would be the case if this is not your biological child but a child you have been raising. If custody is what you are talking about, seek the advice of a family law attorney. Either way, I hate to keep saying to see an attorney, but that is what it is going to take. Feel free to re-post or email more specifics for a better answer.

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My mother lives on approx 200 acres of land in a home. She has recently informed me that she plans to make the land "a park" after she dies ...

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My mother lives on approx 200 acres of land in a home. She has recently informed me that she plans to make the land "a park" after she dies and is keeping me and my brother out of the Will. What can I do NOW to change this? I just need to know what my options are if any... I am not a money thirsty man - I do well for myself... I grew up on this land and my home built the home... I cant seem to get over loosing it and my mother thinking its actually going to be "a park" - I am sure who ever is promising her this will subdivide it...

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Unfortunately, unless your mother is legally incompetent due to dementia or like conditions (or otherwise lacks what is known as "testamentary capacity"), there may not be much that you can do about what gifts she makes in her will. Obviously, you should talk to her about this to see if there may be alternatives, but short of convincing her, she has the same freedom to do whatever she wishes with her private property. If a will is filed in probate court and your lawyer files a timely objection to it, there can be a trial on issues such as testamentary capacity and undue influence, either of which can set aside a will if the jury finds them to be present. I would recommend that you hire an experienced probate lawyer for a private consultation about your options, since there may be things that you can do now to prepare for such a fight in court later on. My comments here are for public educational purposes only and are not legal advice specifically tailored to your specific situation. You should therefore retain a lawyer in order to meet your legal needs, or at least schedule a private consultation with one. I am not your attorney and will not be taking any action on your case. Disclosure of confidential information in a public web forum is not recommended and is always subject to possible use against you later, in court. However, you are welcome to contact my Racine, WI office at 262-633-3090, see me on the web (www.jayknixonlaw) or email me at [email protected]/* */ with further questions. Web forum answers may contain attorney advertising materials.