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rjmqo8
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Landlord sold building. New owner wants me to submit application and pay the app fee for the apartment I'm already living in [TN] Knoxville, Tennessee. I'm renting an apartment with a lease that goes to August 2022. The owner recently sold the building. The new owner's property manager just sent us an application and a letter saying we have to submit the application, along with the $50 application fee (per adult), and come in to their office by the end of the month to sign a new lease. They say starting in January, we won't be able to pay rent if we're not in their system, and they can't get us into their system unless we fill out the application, pay the fee, and sign a new lease. It was my understanding that the lease would transfer as-is to the new owners, and that they are not allowed to change any terms of our lease. If that is the case, why would we need to sign a new one? Isn't my original lease still a valid legally binding contract until next August? Can they force me to pay an application fee for an apartment that I'm already living in and have a lease for? Can they refuse to accept my rent payments if I don't fill out the application and pay the application fee?
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hp6r0gy
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hp68n04
| 1,639,933,919 | 1,639,925,778 | 37 | 14 |
My apartment complex changed management systems (And staff) 3 times in my year and a half there. Never had to sign a new lease, application or pay any additional fees. This guy is scamming you.
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I wish this subreddit had an automod that automatically linked each state’s tenants’ rights website. Almost all of these questions can be answered best by looking at the state’s tenants’ rights websites. If that isn’t enough, they often have a phone number on the site for a hotline for further clarification. Even if someone specifically knows this state’s rules and explains it perfectly, for something like this, you will still need to be able to point to the reference to be effective. (i recently did this for another post and see that someone already did it here, so I won’t do it again).
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rjmqo8
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legaladvice_train
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Landlord sold building. New owner wants me to submit application and pay the app fee for the apartment I'm already living in [TN] Knoxville, Tennessee. I'm renting an apartment with a lease that goes to August 2022. The owner recently sold the building. The new owner's property manager just sent us an application and a letter saying we have to submit the application, along with the $50 application fee (per adult), and come in to their office by the end of the month to sign a new lease. They say starting in January, we won't be able to pay rent if we're not in their system, and they can't get us into their system unless we fill out the application, pay the fee, and sign a new lease. It was my understanding that the lease would transfer as-is to the new owners, and that they are not allowed to change any terms of our lease. If that is the case, why would we need to sign a new one? Isn't my original lease still a valid legally binding contract until next August? Can they force me to pay an application fee for an apartment that I'm already living in and have a lease for? Can they refuse to accept my rent payments if I don't fill out the application and pay the application fee?
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hp6h3bu
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hp6r0gy
| 1,639,929,682 | 1,639,933,919 | 8 | 37 |
Hard no. Existing lease controls until it runs out.
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My apartment complex changed management systems (And staff) 3 times in my year and a half there. Never had to sign a new lease, application or pay any additional fees. This guy is scamming you.
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rjmqo8
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legaladvice_train
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Landlord sold building. New owner wants me to submit application and pay the app fee for the apartment I'm already living in [TN] Knoxville, Tennessee. I'm renting an apartment with a lease that goes to August 2022. The owner recently sold the building. The new owner's property manager just sent us an application and a letter saying we have to submit the application, along with the $50 application fee (per adult), and come in to their office by the end of the month to sign a new lease. They say starting in January, we won't be able to pay rent if we're not in their system, and they can't get us into their system unless we fill out the application, pay the fee, and sign a new lease. It was my understanding that the lease would transfer as-is to the new owners, and that they are not allowed to change any terms of our lease. If that is the case, why would we need to sign a new one? Isn't my original lease still a valid legally binding contract until next August? Can they force me to pay an application fee for an apartment that I'm already living in and have a lease for? Can they refuse to accept my rent payments if I don't fill out the application and pay the application fee?
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hp7iu93
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hp6h3bu
| 1,639,945,235 | 1,639,929,682 | 10 | 8 |
Yea no, just tell the new owner "I already have a lease, if you want I can send you a copy" When someone buys a property with a tenant with a lease they not only buy that property, they also get all the leases. Now if in August of 2022 he doesn't wanna renew/etc well then it what it is.
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Hard no. Existing lease controls until it runs out.
| 1 | 15,553 | 1.25 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
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Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn7sde2
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fn7vobx
| 1,586,726,662 | 1,586,728,572 | 1,087 | 2,683 |
What housing could you procure that would be less than your property taxes? Leaving is problematic: You're still the owner of the house and will be responsible for what happens there. Code violations, taxes, etc. Any chance it's worth more than the old lien at this point? Call a title company local to you and see if they are able to identify any liens and get you a payoff. Don't give them any information about the old loan, see what they can find on their own
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> The county thinks I own it, If the county thinks you own it, then you likely do.
| 0 | 1,910 | 2.468261 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
| 0.99 |
Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn7sde2
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fn8p7i4
| 1,586,726,662 | 1,586,746,789 | 1,087 | 1,316 |
What housing could you procure that would be less than your property taxes? Leaving is problematic: You're still the owner of the house and will be responsible for what happens there. Code violations, taxes, etc. Any chance it's worth more than the old lien at this point? Call a title company local to you and see if they are able to identify any liens and get you a payoff. Don't give them any information about the old loan, see what they can find on their own
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Lets take a different look. You purchased the house, your name is on the deed, you signed the loan. 12 years ago when everything went downhill you stopped paying the mortgage, but you have paid the property taxes. The bank filed a lean and default but stopped at that point for some reason. Finally, you have a $200,000 lean on a $450,000 property. Some are recommending a real estate attorney I think you need a consumer debt attorney. In order to take the property from you, the banks is going to have to take you back to court, at that point you can demand they prove you owe the debt, they have to produce the actual loan documents (or proper copies) of the documents that have your signature. Statements, your canceled checks none of that actually shows proof (if you are contesting in court) There is a very real chance the paperwork is gone and they have no ability to prove the actual debt. In that case, you can discharge the lean and sell the house for $450,000 pay your attorney and keep the cash. This is the best-case scenario and you need an attorney that specializes in debt and foreclosures, and after the mess in 2008 there are a lot of them. So what's the worst-case scenario? You walk out of the house, vagrants take over, burn it down and the fire takes out all three of your neighbors and you are on the hook for 1.5 mil. You need an attorney to guide you, it could be you own the place outright, or you owe more than it is worth. Only an attorney can really get to the bottom of this, and they can negotiate with the bank. You might be able to get out with some real money to buy something smaller somewhere else. They could also get you out with the shirt on your back, but no debt or liability hanging over you and you can walk into something else. Don't be afraid of your situation, face it head one, get some help and deal with it. It will help you financially and mentally. Good luck.
| 0 | 20,127 | 1.210672 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
| 0.99 |
Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn7y086
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fn8p7i4
| 1,586,729,906 | 1,586,746,789 | 233 | 1,316 |
Unless the bank has went through proceedings to evict you and foreclose on the property, then you still own the house and the bank still has a lien on the house. If the county still lists you as the owner, then the bank has likely not foreclosed. If you simply leave, you will still be on the hook for property taxes, fines for not maintaining the property, and liability if anyone were to be injured on the property. Legally, you would currently owe the bank the amount of the loan plus accumulated interest. Assuming you had a significant amount left on the mortgage when you stopped paying, it is likely that you owe more than the house is worth. If so, then you will probably need to contact the bank about arranging a short sale. If the bank agrees to a short sale, then the house will be sold and the bank will get all proceeds. Depending on the agreement between you and the bank, you might or might not owe additional money to make up the difference. If the bank forecloses, then you might still owe additional money (depending on laws in your state). I would recommend consulting with a real estate lawyer who can help advise on the specifics in Colorado.
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Lets take a different look. You purchased the house, your name is on the deed, you signed the loan. 12 years ago when everything went downhill you stopped paying the mortgage, but you have paid the property taxes. The bank filed a lean and default but stopped at that point for some reason. Finally, you have a $200,000 lean on a $450,000 property. Some are recommending a real estate attorney I think you need a consumer debt attorney. In order to take the property from you, the banks is going to have to take you back to court, at that point you can demand they prove you owe the debt, they have to produce the actual loan documents (or proper copies) of the documents that have your signature. Statements, your canceled checks none of that actually shows proof (if you are contesting in court) There is a very real chance the paperwork is gone and they have no ability to prove the actual debt. In that case, you can discharge the lean and sell the house for $450,000 pay your attorney and keep the cash. This is the best-case scenario and you need an attorney that specializes in debt and foreclosures, and after the mess in 2008 there are a lot of them. So what's the worst-case scenario? You walk out of the house, vagrants take over, burn it down and the fire takes out all three of your neighbors and you are on the hook for 1.5 mil. You need an attorney to guide you, it could be you own the place outright, or you owe more than it is worth. Only an attorney can really get to the bottom of this, and they can negotiate with the bank. You might be able to get out with some real money to buy something smaller somewhere else. They could also get you out with the shirt on your back, but no debt or liability hanging over you and you can walk into something else. Don't be afraid of your situation, face it head one, get some help and deal with it. It will help you financially and mentally. Good luck.
| 0 | 16,883 | 5.648069 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
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Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn8p7i4
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fn86k0n
| 1,586,746,789 | 1,586,734,978 | 1,316 | 165 |
Lets take a different look. You purchased the house, your name is on the deed, you signed the loan. 12 years ago when everything went downhill you stopped paying the mortgage, but you have paid the property taxes. The bank filed a lean and default but stopped at that point for some reason. Finally, you have a $200,000 lean on a $450,000 property. Some are recommending a real estate attorney I think you need a consumer debt attorney. In order to take the property from you, the banks is going to have to take you back to court, at that point you can demand they prove you owe the debt, they have to produce the actual loan documents (or proper copies) of the documents that have your signature. Statements, your canceled checks none of that actually shows proof (if you are contesting in court) There is a very real chance the paperwork is gone and they have no ability to prove the actual debt. In that case, you can discharge the lean and sell the house for $450,000 pay your attorney and keep the cash. This is the best-case scenario and you need an attorney that specializes in debt and foreclosures, and after the mess in 2008 there are a lot of them. So what's the worst-case scenario? You walk out of the house, vagrants take over, burn it down and the fire takes out all three of your neighbors and you are on the hook for 1.5 mil. You need an attorney to guide you, it could be you own the place outright, or you owe more than it is worth. Only an attorney can really get to the bottom of this, and they can negotiate with the bank. You might be able to get out with some real money to buy something smaller somewhere else. They could also get you out with the shirt on your back, but no debt or liability hanging over you and you can walk into something else. Don't be afraid of your situation, face it head one, get some help and deal with it. It will help you financially and mentally. Good luck.
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You could contact a real estate attorney or title company and ask them to do a title search. They should be able to find out who owns it (probably you) and what leans or mortgages are against the title. You should officially sell this house to somebody for several reasons: 1. It would be a waste for a perfectly good house to rot away uninhabited. 2. The county needs the tax money a new owner would pay. 3. You don't want to keep paying the taxes. 4. You could make money on the sale. Or, more realistically,.... 5. Whoever ended up in possession of the mortgage will notice eventually and expect you to pay them. You want to sell the house and use proceeds to pay any debts you have with the house. Also, there are a lot of bored realtors right now. One of them would be happy to suggest a title agency and price at which you might be able to sell.
| 1 | 11,811 | 7.975758 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
| 0.99 |
Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn89mm9
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fn8p7i4
| 1,586,736,836 | 1,586,746,789 | 80 | 1,316 |
Why don't you rent the house out and use the rent check to pay for a smaller house mortgage or rent? Then the house stays occupied and maybe even better maintained and you can downsize to a place near friends or family?
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Lets take a different look. You purchased the house, your name is on the deed, you signed the loan. 12 years ago when everything went downhill you stopped paying the mortgage, but you have paid the property taxes. The bank filed a lean and default but stopped at that point for some reason. Finally, you have a $200,000 lean on a $450,000 property. Some are recommending a real estate attorney I think you need a consumer debt attorney. In order to take the property from you, the banks is going to have to take you back to court, at that point you can demand they prove you owe the debt, they have to produce the actual loan documents (or proper copies) of the documents that have your signature. Statements, your canceled checks none of that actually shows proof (if you are contesting in court) There is a very real chance the paperwork is gone and they have no ability to prove the actual debt. In that case, you can discharge the lean and sell the house for $450,000 pay your attorney and keep the cash. This is the best-case scenario and you need an attorney that specializes in debt and foreclosures, and after the mess in 2008 there are a lot of them. So what's the worst-case scenario? You walk out of the house, vagrants take over, burn it down and the fire takes out all three of your neighbors and you are on the hook for 1.5 mil. You need an attorney to guide you, it could be you own the place outright, or you owe more than it is worth. Only an attorney can really get to the bottom of this, and they can negotiate with the bank. You might be able to get out with some real money to buy something smaller somewhere else. They could also get you out with the shirt on your back, but no debt or liability hanging over you and you can walk into something else. Don't be afraid of your situation, face it head one, get some help and deal with it. It will help you financially and mentally. Good luck.
| 0 | 9,953 | 16.45 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
| 0.99 |
Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn8jv2f
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fn8p7i4
| 1,586,743,300 | 1,586,746,789 | 28 | 1,316 |
You need to consult a real estate attorney. If houses in your neighborhood have appreciated that much in the past 10 years, there is a good chance you can still walk away with some decent money from a sale.
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Lets take a different look. You purchased the house, your name is on the deed, you signed the loan. 12 years ago when everything went downhill you stopped paying the mortgage, but you have paid the property taxes. The bank filed a lean and default but stopped at that point for some reason. Finally, you have a $200,000 lean on a $450,000 property. Some are recommending a real estate attorney I think you need a consumer debt attorney. In order to take the property from you, the banks is going to have to take you back to court, at that point you can demand they prove you owe the debt, they have to produce the actual loan documents (or proper copies) of the documents that have your signature. Statements, your canceled checks none of that actually shows proof (if you are contesting in court) There is a very real chance the paperwork is gone and they have no ability to prove the actual debt. In that case, you can discharge the lean and sell the house for $450,000 pay your attorney and keep the cash. This is the best-case scenario and you need an attorney that specializes in debt and foreclosures, and after the mess in 2008 there are a lot of them. So what's the worst-case scenario? You walk out of the house, vagrants take over, burn it down and the fire takes out all three of your neighbors and you are on the hook for 1.5 mil. You need an attorney to guide you, it could be you own the place outright, or you owe more than it is worth. Only an attorney can really get to the bottom of this, and they can negotiate with the bank. You might be able to get out with some real money to buy something smaller somewhere else. They could also get you out with the shirt on your back, but no debt or liability hanging over you and you can walk into something else. Don't be afraid of your situation, face it head one, get some help and deal with it. It will help you financially and mentally. Good luck.
| 0 | 3,489 | 47 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
| 0.99 |
Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn89mm9
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fn8th6s
| 1,586,736,836 | 1,586,749,817 | 80 | 90 |
Why don't you rent the house out and use the rent check to pay for a smaller house mortgage or rent? Then the house stays occupied and maybe even better maintained and you can downsize to a place near friends or family?
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You own the home since no foreclosing action was ever completed. It appears that the records of your mortgage debt have been lost in bank mergers Since you paid the taxes and occupied the home for over 10 years since the last mortgage payment. This is a very complicated legal question. You need to talk to good real estate lawyer to see if the mortgage lien is still enforceable if you sell the home. Depending on which laws apply in your case: you might keep all of the sale since debt has been abandoned, you may only have to pay the original debt without interest, or bank's successor may be entitled to full sale price.
| 0 | 12,981 | 1.125 |
g04w8p
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legaladvice_train
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Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn8th6s
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fn8jv2f
| 1,586,749,817 | 1,586,743,300 | 90 | 28 |
You own the home since no foreclosing action was ever completed. It appears that the records of your mortgage debt have been lost in bank mergers Since you paid the taxes and occupied the home for over 10 years since the last mortgage payment. This is a very complicated legal question. You need to talk to good real estate lawyer to see if the mortgage lien is still enforceable if you sell the home. Depending on which laws apply in your case: you might keep all of the sale since debt has been abandoned, you may only have to pay the original debt without interest, or bank's successor may be entitled to full sale price.
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You need to consult a real estate attorney. If houses in your neighborhood have appreciated that much in the past 10 years, there is a good chance you can still walk away with some decent money from a sale.
| 1 | 6,517 | 3.214286 |
g04w8p
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Colorado - What do I do with my house? Just leave the keys on the counter? Like many American's I lost my job in 2008 and couldn't afford my mortgage. I had a friend in a similar situation and he just stopped trying and said he'd move out when he got evicted. I didn't feel I had much of a choice, so I did the same thing. I was out of work for 15 months and never made a single payment during that time. During this time I got several notices of late payment, notices of pending eviction, and then... nothing. It never happened. 12 years later I'm still here and I haven't made a single mortgage payment. As you can imaging during this time I also fell behind on my property taxes. Eventually I was able to pay off the delinquent taxes, and I've continue to pay them on time every year since. To be honest, I'm not even sure who owns my house anymore - no one has even mailed me anything about it. I looked it up on the county records and I'm still listed as the owner. Now to my question - frankly the house is too big for me now and I'd like to downsize. My kids have moved out and my wife passed in 2016 - I just don't need this house. The county thinks I own it, how do I tell them I don't and I've just been living here rent free? Ironically, I'm worried if I just leave no one will pay the property taxes and then I'll have a new problem to deal with. Thanks!
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fn8th6s
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fn8pz9w
| 1,586,749,817 | 1,586,747,297 | 90 | 13 |
You own the home since no foreclosing action was ever completed. It appears that the records of your mortgage debt have been lost in bank mergers Since you paid the taxes and occupied the home for over 10 years since the last mortgage payment. This is a very complicated legal question. You need to talk to good real estate lawyer to see if the mortgage lien is still enforceable if you sell the home. Depending on which laws apply in your case: you might keep all of the sale since debt has been abandoned, you may only have to pay the original debt without interest, or bank's successor may be entitled to full sale price.
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Rent it out.
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im51ddh
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im67gwe
| 1,661,701,515 | 1,661,718,765 | 1,117 | 1,839 |
You need to take a step back and calm down. You're letting your emotions get to you. If you want to fight for the house, you fight for the house. But if you're going to let her have it/buy it in the divorce, you just need to let her do with as she wants. You aren't going to be able to litigate that she can't have guests in her house and it would be a waste of time, energy, and money trying to do so.
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One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
| 0 | 17,250 | 1.646374 |
wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im67d98
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im67gwe
| 1,661,718,723 | 1,661,718,765 | 562 | 1,839 |
Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
| 0 | 42 | 3.272242 |
wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5jl27
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im67gwe
| 1,661,708,886 | 1,661,718,765 | 365 | 1,839 |
Are you both living in the house right now?
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One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
| 0 | 9,879 | 5.038356 |
wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im67gwe
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im60x1x
| 1,661,718,765 | 1,661,716,036 | 1,839 | 179 |
One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
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I don’t really have enough to go on other than what I’ve seen in the replies. First, the mortgage has little to do with ownership. It’s about how the deed is recorded. If it’s in both of your names then we need to look at “possession”. If you are both still residing in the house then it’s 50/50. She can invite him in, and you can rescind the invitation. But that is super super tricky. So before we go forward. Are you both still living in the house? Do you have lawyers? Do you have kids? If your both not living in the house, who is? How long has it been since physical separation? Lawyers? Kids?
| 1 | 2,729 | 10.273743 |
wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5cd5l
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im67gwe
| 1,661,705,932 | 1,661,718,765 | 77 | 1,839 |
No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im549c0
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im67gwe
| 1,661,702,699 | 1,661,718,765 | 75 | 1,839 |
Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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One thing I haven't seen suggested: get any important documents (*your* birth certificates, SS card, your family mementos, financial documents) and store them safely offsite. Don't move shared items offsite.
| 0 | 16,066 | 24.52 |
wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im6gajg
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im67d98
| 1,661,722,476 | 1,661,718,723 | 670 | 562 |
Not a lawyer Don't leave the marital home if you plan on keeping it. Who is on the title? Most likely nothing you can do without getting divorced. Contact an attorney ASAP
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Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im6gajg
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im5jl27
| 1,661,722,476 | 1,661,708,886 | 670 | 365 |
Not a lawyer Don't leave the marital home if you plan on keeping it. Who is on the title? Most likely nothing you can do without getting divorced. Contact an attorney ASAP
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Are you both living in the house right now?
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im60x1x
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im6gajg
| 1,661,716,036 | 1,661,722,476 | 179 | 670 |
I don’t really have enough to go on other than what I’ve seen in the replies. First, the mortgage has little to do with ownership. It’s about how the deed is recorded. If it’s in both of your names then we need to look at “possession”. If you are both still residing in the house then it’s 50/50. She can invite him in, and you can rescind the invitation. But that is super super tricky. So before we go forward. Are you both still living in the house? Do you have lawyers? Do you have kids? If your both not living in the house, who is? How long has it been since physical separation? Lawyers? Kids?
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Not a lawyer Don't leave the marital home if you plan on keeping it. Who is on the title? Most likely nothing you can do without getting divorced. Contact an attorney ASAP
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im6gajg
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im5cd5l
| 1,661,722,476 | 1,661,705,932 | 670 | 77 |
Not a lawyer Don't leave the marital home if you plan on keeping it. Who is on the title? Most likely nothing you can do without getting divorced. Contact an attorney ASAP
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No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im549c0
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im6gajg
| 1,661,702,699 | 1,661,722,476 | 75 | 670 |
Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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Not a lawyer Don't leave the marital home if you plan on keeping it. Who is on the title? Most likely nothing you can do without getting divorced. Contact an attorney ASAP
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im67d98
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im5jl27
| 1,661,718,723 | 1,661,708,886 | 562 | 365 |
Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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Are you both living in the house right now?
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im60x1x
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im67d98
| 1,661,716,036 | 1,661,718,723 | 179 | 562 |
I don’t really have enough to go on other than what I’ve seen in the replies. First, the mortgage has little to do with ownership. It’s about how the deed is recorded. If it’s in both of your names then we need to look at “possession”. If you are both still residing in the house then it’s 50/50. She can invite him in, and you can rescind the invitation. But that is super super tricky. So before we go forward. Are you both still living in the house? Do you have lawyers? Do you have kids? If your both not living in the house, who is? How long has it been since physical separation? Lawyers? Kids?
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Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5cd5l
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im67d98
| 1,661,705,932 | 1,661,718,723 | 77 | 562 |
No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im67d98
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im549c0
| 1,661,718,723 | 1,661,702,699 | 562 | 75 |
Nothing you can do to get him out. I would be making moves to accelerate divorce and force the sale of the home. TALK TO YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING; Family law is very jurisdiction-dependent.
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Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5cd5l
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im5jl27
| 1,661,705,932 | 1,661,708,886 | 77 | 365 |
No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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Are you both living in the house right now?
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wzyh4h
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My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im549c0
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im5jl27
| 1,661,702,699 | 1,661,708,886 | 75 | 365 |
Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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Are you both living in the house right now?
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5cd5l
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im60x1x
| 1,661,705,932 | 1,661,716,036 | 77 | 179 |
No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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I don’t really have enough to go on other than what I’ve seen in the replies. First, the mortgage has little to do with ownership. It’s about how the deed is recorded. If it’s in both of your names then we need to look at “possession”. If you are both still residing in the house then it’s 50/50. She can invite him in, and you can rescind the invitation. But that is super super tricky. So before we go forward. Are you both still living in the house? Do you have lawyers? Do you have kids? If your both not living in the house, who is? How long has it been since physical separation? Lawyers? Kids?
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im549c0
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im60x1x
| 1,661,702,699 | 1,661,716,036 | 75 | 179 |
Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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I don’t really have enough to go on other than what I’ve seen in the replies. First, the mortgage has little to do with ownership. It’s about how the deed is recorded. If it’s in both of your names then we need to look at “possession”. If you are both still residing in the house then it’s 50/50. She can invite him in, and you can rescind the invitation. But that is super super tricky. So before we go forward. Are you both still living in the house? Do you have lawyers? Do you have kids? If your both not living in the house, who is? How long has it been since physical separation? Lawyers? Kids?
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wzyh4h
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legaladvice_train
| 0.96 |
My wife cheated on me and wants her new man to be allowed in my house while we work through our separation. is there anything I can do to keep him out? (Colorado) As the title says, my wife cheated on me which has led us to separation. We own a home together and she thinks it's OK to bring her new man over to the house since "he's the only support" she has in this. It makes me extremely uncomfortable thinking about him. I can't imagine him being in the home I pay for and seeing home there. Is there anything I can legally do to keep him out? (Colorado)
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im5cd5l
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im549c0
| 1,661,705,932 | 1,661,702,699 | 77 | 75 |
No, sorry. It’s just as much her house as it is yours.
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Is it only your house? Did you buy it before the marriage?
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cfb92s
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Bank of America says an ATM gave me 50s instead of 20s and said I cant view the video of the ATM. BOA now has closed my claim saying I owe them more money.
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eu9839h
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eu8pk9i
| 1,563,573,889 | 1,563,561,856 | 40 | 8 |
Did they try to take any of the excess from your account or are they just saying you owe them money? Just helps to understand if you have to be the one to take action or they do. If they've already closed the claim, did they provide any other evidence or rationale for believing you received $50s? How long ago did this happen? edit: Also what's the total amount of money at stake?
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Did you get 50s instead of 20s?
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cfb92s
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legaladvice_train
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Bank of America says an ATM gave me 50s instead of 20s and said I cant view the video of the ATM. BOA now has closed my claim saying I owe them more money.
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eu9vvjt
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eu8pk9i
| 1,563,592,354 | 1,563,561,856 | 9 | 8 |
CFPB and OCC complaints would be your best option.
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Did you get 50s instead of 20s?
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c7t7ij
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I was at an ATM at my bank with a wad of cash and I deposited around 1700 dollars and the machine took my money and gave me my card back without depositing it in my account. The bank is telling me if I don’t know the exact amount the money will be taken out of my account. What do I do? I am in Florida
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eshf7mo
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eshexp6
| 1,561,991,395 | 1,561,991,195 | 31 | 3 |
Well if it’s never in your account then it can’t be taken out. They count the ATM weekly at the very least so they will know what it is over. Especially if you know the time of the deposit etc. if you are talking to someone in the branch, I would just call the number on the back of your card. They will be the ones that can actually help. If you’ve already called and that’s what they told you, then try calling again until you get a person that actually knows what they’re doing.
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[NYC] Booked an appointment for a thyroid ultrasound, paid up front, the doc gave me a consultation instead and told me I had to book a separate appt for the ultrasound itself Sorry if this is the wrong place to post! A few weeks ago I booked an appointment for an ultrasound on my thyroid. On the day of the appointment, they had me pay up front ($800 since I don't have insurance), and then fill out all the forms, etc. Once I went in to see the doctor, I explained the background (large thyroid, no symptoms, just want to make sure it's not cancer or something to be concerned about), and without examining me at all she spent about 45 minutes listing off all the lifestyle changes I would need to make. Finally, at the end of the appointment, she said "have you gotten an ultrasound yet?" I was SUPER confused, and said "no...that's why I made an appointment to get one done here." She said that no, this was a consultation, and I'd need to make a separate appointment for the ultrasound itself. I showed her the email confirmation of my appointment, which showed that I had booked an appointment for an ultrasound on my thyroid. She basically said "no, that's a mistake, this is a consultation," and then wrote me a prescription for the ultrasound and told me to make another appointment. So my question is: should I file a chargeback? Luckily I paid with a credit card - I would NOT have paid if I knew that I wasn't going to be getting the service I paid for, but I paid up front. I just don't understand why I made an appointment specifically for an ultrasound and instead...did not receive an ultrasound.
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dm02ie6
| 1,503,477,202 | 1,503,460,432 | 7 | 5 |
In the US can patients actually just randomly decide to schedule their own scans? Because if so that's absurd.
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This isn't unheard of, to require an established relationship with a doctor and then schedule for a procedure at another time. However, this process is often influenced by their interaction with insurance companies. So they do a consultation, then send the results of that to insurance and insurance says ok to the ultrasound. Then people paying in cash just get caught up in the same process. If you claim difficulty in paying out of pocket they might be able to give you a discount. If you talk with the doctor yourself you can often get further than talking with anyone in the front office. Can you confirm how much you paid for the initial consultation, or if it was all part of the same service?
| 1 | 16,770 | 1.4 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cm5rz
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i6cm4ig
| 1,651,025,954 | 1,651,025,939 | 3,637 | 50 |
Contact law enforcement, you’re being blackmailed.
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Call the police…
| 1 | 15 | 72.74 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cm4ig
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i6cnusd
| 1,651,025,939 | 1,651,026,692 | 50 | 3,335 |
Call the police…
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Yep call the cops asap. I would also freeze your credit unless you have any major loans or credit applications you need to close in the near future.
| 0 | 753 | 66.7 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cnro7
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i6cnusd
| 1,651,026,653 | 1,651,026,692 | 37 | 3,335 |
Get new ID and credit cards.
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Yep call the cops asap. I would also freeze your credit unless you have any major loans or credit applications you need to close in the near future.
| 0 | 39 | 90.135135 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6co7kp
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i6cm4ig
| 1,651,026,852 | 1,651,025,939 | 740 | 50 |
How much personal information do you have about this guy? Do you have his phone number? Email? License plate? The more the better. Go to the cops and say you’re being extorted. Have as much info as you can about the person who is extorting you.
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Call the police…
| 1 | 913 | 14.8 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cnro7
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i6co7kp
| 1,651,026,653 | 1,651,026,852 | 37 | 740 |
Get new ID and credit cards.
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How much personal information do you have about this guy? Do you have his phone number? Email? License plate? The more the better. Go to the cops and say you’re being extorted. Have as much info as you can about the person who is extorting you.
| 0 | 199 | 20 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cslfd
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i6cm4ig
| 1,651,028,850 | 1,651,025,939 | 393 | 50 |
File a police report, replace all of your credit cards, freeze your credit and report your drivers license as stolen. Edit to add, you can unfreeze your credit when you need to apply for a loan.
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Call the police…
| 1 | 2,911 | 7.86 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cnro7
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i6cslfd
| 1,651,026,653 | 1,651,028,850 | 37 | 393 |
Get new ID and credit cards.
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File a police report, replace all of your credit cards, freeze your credit and report your drivers license as stolen. Edit to add, you can unfreeze your credit when you need to apply for a loan.
| 0 | 2,197 | 10.621622 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6cslfd
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,028,850 | 11 | 393 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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File a police report, replace all of your credit cards, freeze your credit and report your drivers license as stolen. Edit to add, you can unfreeze your credit when you need to apply for a loan.
| 0 | 567 | 35.727273 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cujmr
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i6cm4ig
| 1,651,029,795 | 1,651,025,939 | 129 | 50 |
100% call the police. Not just for your sake but for anyone else he might try something like this on.
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Call the police…
| 1 | 3,856 | 2.58 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cujmr
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i6cnro7
| 1,651,029,795 | 1,651,026,653 | 129 | 37 |
100% call the police. Not just for your sake but for anyone else he might try something like this on.
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Get new ID and credit cards.
| 1 | 3,142 | 3.486486 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cujmr
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i6crdk6
| 1,651,029,795 | 1,651,028,283 | 129 | 11 |
100% call the police. Not just for your sake but for anyone else he might try something like this on.
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Freeze your credit reports.
| 1 | 1,512 | 11.727273 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6d4gev
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i6cm4ig
| 1,651,035,344 | 1,651,025,939 | 92 | 50 |
I doubt very many pickpockets know enough to “sell your private information.” My understanding is that identity thieves buy identity information for cheap in huge batches. A single individuals information probably is neither valuable to your pickpocket nor worth exploiting by a professional identity thief. If he could get more from selling your identity, he would have by now. I’d freeze your credit (easy to do), call the cops, and get on with your life. I’d bet $100 he’s bluffing.
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Call the police…
| 1 | 9,405 | 1.84 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cnro7
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i6d4gev
| 1,651,026,653 | 1,651,035,344 | 37 | 92 |
Get new ID and credit cards.
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I doubt very many pickpockets know enough to “sell your private information.” My understanding is that identity thieves buy identity information for cheap in huge batches. A single individuals information probably is neither valuable to your pickpocket nor worth exploiting by a professional identity thief. If he could get more from selling your identity, he would have by now. I’d freeze your credit (easy to do), call the cops, and get on with your life. I’d bet $100 he’s bluffing.
| 0 | 8,691 | 2.486486 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6d4gev
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,035,344 | 11 | 92 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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I doubt very many pickpockets know enough to “sell your private information.” My understanding is that identity thieves buy identity information for cheap in huge batches. A single individuals information probably is neither valuable to your pickpocket nor worth exploiting by a professional identity thief. If he could get more from selling your identity, he would have by now. I’d freeze your credit (easy to do), call the cops, and get on with your life. I’d bet $100 he’s bluffing.
| 0 | 7,061 | 8.363636 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6cm4ig
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i6dm294
| 1,651,025,939 | 1,651,048,915 | 50 | 64 |
Call the police…
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Report this to the police! Then call your bank and inform them of the issue so they can flag your accounts to watch for suspicious activity. I doubt you’d need to freeze your credit bc that’s usually tied to your social security number, but if he somehow got that too I would freeze your credit as well and report that. He’s simply blackmailing you from the sounds of it, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
| 0 | 22,976 | 1.28 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6dm294
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i6cnro7
| 1,651,048,915 | 1,651,026,653 | 64 | 37 |
Report this to the police! Then call your bank and inform them of the issue so they can flag your accounts to watch for suspicious activity. I doubt you’d need to freeze your credit bc that’s usually tied to your social security number, but if he somehow got that too I would freeze your credit as well and report that. He’s simply blackmailing you from the sounds of it, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
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Get new ID and credit cards.
| 1 | 22,262 | 1.72973 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6dm294
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,048,915 | 11 | 64 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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Report this to the police! Then call your bank and inform them of the issue so they can flag your accounts to watch for suspicious activity. I doubt you’d need to freeze your credit bc that’s usually tied to your social security number, but if he somehow got that too I would freeze your credit as well and report that. He’s simply blackmailing you from the sounds of it, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
| 0 | 20,632 | 5.818182 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6dsavf
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i6dz6oj
| 1,651,054,420 | 1,651,059,247 | 13 | 21 |
Ok so we need a little more information on what was in your wallet. Was it just your ID and credit cards or was your social security card in it as well? If all it was is your ID and credit cards then you can simply report them lost / stolen and get replacement ones and call the police and report him for identity theft and blackmail. But if you had your social security card in their as well then you are a little bit more screwed. You will have to do like others have said and freeze / lock your credit. This does cost a small fee but when he gets arrested you can simply sue him in small claims court for the amount + damages.
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OP, freeze your credit asap. If you freeze your credit files it prevents anyone who doesn't have the access code you create from applying for credit in your name. It's free and you can do it on all three credit bureaus website. Just google "experian credit freeze" and then do the same for equifax and transunion. When you decide to apply for credit you can "thaw" your credit for a predetermined amount of time. It's very simple. If you apply for credit infrequently it will only add a few minutes of work to your life but will prevent your credit from being compromised, which takes weeks or months to undo.
| 0 | 4,827 | 1.615385 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6dz6oj
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,059,247 | 11 | 21 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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OP, freeze your credit asap. If you freeze your credit files it prevents anyone who doesn't have the access code you create from applying for credit in your name. It's free and you can do it on all three credit bureaus website. Just google "experian credit freeze" and then do the same for equifax and transunion. When you decide to apply for credit you can "thaw" your credit for a predetermined amount of time. It's very simple. If you apply for credit infrequently it will only add a few minutes of work to your life but will prevent your credit from being compromised, which takes weeks or months to undo.
| 0 | 30,964 | 1.909091 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6drov8
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i6dv152
| 1,651,053,920 | 1,651,056,485 | 22 | 23 |
If your health insurance card was also stolen, call the company and let them know that it’s be treatned . Some will work on fraud alert. Stolen insurance is likely a bigger headache than a credit card.
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He blackmailed you? Make a Police report. He did the dirty and goofed the second time there. But not done yet… and went beyond that with huge stupidity and mentions identity theft? Carding and all those petty crimes are taken SERIOUSLY. Even suggesting it is gonna have him in the hot plate. You think police will sympathize with him? They won’t. They will hate him from the first moment. I’d for nothing else. Get the man slapped for having no morals. Imagine finding a wallet and even checking money was In it… I’m no saint but I couldn’t get myself to even check if there was cash. Right to retiring it to the owner.
| 0 | 2,565 | 1.045455 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6drov8
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,053,920 | 11 | 22 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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If your health insurance card was also stolen, call the company and let them know that it’s be treatned . Some will work on fraud alert. Stolen insurance is likely a bigger headache than a credit card.
| 0 | 25,637 | 2 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6dsavf
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i6dv152
| 1,651,054,420 | 1,651,056,485 | 13 | 23 |
Ok so we need a little more information on what was in your wallet. Was it just your ID and credit cards or was your social security card in it as well? If all it was is your ID and credit cards then you can simply report them lost / stolen and get replacement ones and call the police and report him for identity theft and blackmail. But if you had your social security card in their as well then you are a little bit more screwed. You will have to do like others have said and freeze / lock your credit. This does cost a small fee but when he gets arrested you can simply sue him in small claims court for the amount + damages.
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He blackmailed you? Make a Police report. He did the dirty and goofed the second time there. But not done yet… and went beyond that with huge stupidity and mentions identity theft? Carding and all those petty crimes are taken SERIOUSLY. Even suggesting it is gonna have him in the hot plate. You think police will sympathize with him? They won’t. They will hate him from the first moment. I’d for nothing else. Get the man slapped for having no morals. Imagine finding a wallet and even checking money was In it… I’m no saint but I couldn’t get myself to even check if there was cash. Right to retiring it to the owner.
| 0 | 2,065 | 1.769231 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6dv152
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i6crdk6
| 1,651,056,485 | 1,651,028,283 | 23 | 11 |
He blackmailed you? Make a Police report. He did the dirty and goofed the second time there. But not done yet… and went beyond that with huge stupidity and mentions identity theft? Carding and all those petty crimes are taken SERIOUSLY. Even suggesting it is gonna have him in the hot plate. You think police will sympathize with him? They won’t. They will hate him from the first moment. I’d for nothing else. Get the man slapped for having no morals. Imagine finding a wallet and even checking money was In it… I’m no saint but I couldn’t get myself to even check if there was cash. Right to retiring it to the owner.
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Freeze your credit reports.
| 1 | 28,202 | 2.090909 |
ucsy5a
|
legaladvice_train
| 0.97 |
Last week, I lost my wallet. A guy called me and said he had it, but wanted a $100 reward. I gave him $50 and walked away with my wallet. For all I know, he’s the pick pocket who stole it. Now he’s saying he’s going to sell my information to an identity thief. What do I do?
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i6crdk6
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i6dsavf
| 1,651,028,283 | 1,651,054,420 | 11 | 13 |
Freeze your credit reports.
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Ok so we need a little more information on what was in your wallet. Was it just your ID and credit cards or was your social security card in it as well? If all it was is your ID and credit cards then you can simply report them lost / stolen and get replacement ones and call the police and report him for identity theft and blackmail. But if you had your social security card in their as well then you are a little bit more screwed. You will have to do like others have said and freeze / lock your credit. This does cost a small fee but when he gets arrested you can simply sue him in small claims court for the amount + damages.
| 0 | 26,137 | 1.181818 |
zi5un6
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legaladvice_train
| 0.86 |
I got a summons delivered yesterday over 1200$ owed to trustmark national bank. Supposedly a student checking account was delinquent over 1200$. The summons had an address on it that did not exist. This was the same address that the bank had, which would explain why I didn’t get any mail. The summons was the first time that I knew the account was delinquent. So now I’m being sued by a local legal office for the 1200$ debt and 450$ to them for attorney fees. I called the legal office and asked them to send detailed statements of what was purchased. How should I handle the summons? I have no problem paying the debt back if it’s legitimate, but I’m worried they won’t send me the detailed statements promptly.
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izst8tn
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iztl1a7
| 1,670,775,639 | 1,670,786,701 | 5 | 6 |
This is one of those situations where the information not provided tells more than the rest of it. Is this your debt or not? Details such as the bank using an old address or spelling your name wrong may carry some weight, but in the end you should stay on top of what you owe and who you owe it to. It isn't the bank's job to provide every detail of your every purchase, that's your job. And if you spent the money, you will generally need to pay it back
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I owed money to Trustmark. They have very militant ways of collecting. They will take you to court. Then they will start sending court ordered collection notices to every bank in your area looking for any bank accounts you have, and they will take your money from them. They will put levies on any property you own if they can't get it that way. My advice is to call Trustmark and find out what the bill is for. If it is legitimate, set up a payment plan if you need to. If it isn't legitimate, you will have to prove that when they take you to court.
| 0 | 11,062 | 1.2 |
r8hort
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legaladvice_train
| 0.84 |
ATM shorted me $800. I filed a complaint and the bank sent me a letter saying no error occurred. What can I do? I withdrew $1000 at a Bank of America ATM but the machine only gave me $200. I immediately called the bank to file a complaint. They assured me that these kinds of things happen all the time and that the machine would be audited and my complaint would be taken care of. Today I received a letter saying that no errors occurred on their end and that they cannot credit my account. I feel like they stole $800 from me. I have the receipt from that transaction which shows a withdraw of $1000 but no way to prove what happened to me. Someone please help me.
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hn80w7u
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hn8y2ia
| 1,638,642,362 | 1,638,656,488 | 4 | 5 |
Do you have online banking? When you check for the ATM transaction there, does it show a $1000 withdrawal?
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I work for a bank, previously in financial centers filling/emptying ATMs. ATMs are balanced once per week. So if it shorted you and then the atm balanced, it might have jammed in the cash dispenser and given someone else your 800. I would escalate it to the office of the president of that bank.
| 0 | 14,126 | 1.25 |
5b1zon
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legaladvice_train
| 0.62 |
I was filmed against my consent at a party. This is in California. I agreed to have a nude dance with another girl at a party in an exclusive society and the guidelines were super strict that no filming is allowed. Now I leaned that I was filmed by some perv through a window and its now online. Is this illegal? The party was happening in a private residence. Is there any course of action for us?
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d9l5rrz
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d9l98r5
| 1,478,239,620 | 1,478,250,338 | 28 | 38 |
If you were visible, nude, from the window, and the window was accessible to the public, you may have been indecently exposed. Get blackout curtains or dance upstairs next time so you don't get ticketed if someone calls the police. I'll let someone familiar with California's revenge porn laws chime in but I think you may be out of luck.
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First ignore the ridiculous fight happening elsewhere in this thread Second, if you are not too embarrassed, I'd report it to the police. I don't know the full circumstances, but there may have been a violation of California peeping tom laws. See California Penal Code Section 647(i)&(J)(1): (i) Who, while loitering, prowling, or wandering upon the private property of another, at any time, peeks in the door or window of any inhabited building or structure, without visible or lawful business with the owner or occupant. (j)(1) Any person who looks through a hole or opening, into, or otherwise views, by means of any instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a periscope, telescope, binoculars, camera, motion picture camera, camcorder, or mobile phone, the interior of a bedroom, bathroom, changing room, fitting room, dressing room, or tanning booth, or the interior of any other area in which the occupant has a reasonable expectation of privacy, with the intent to invade the privacy of a person or persons inside. This subdivision shall not apply to those areas of a private business used to count currency or other negotiable instruments. - See more at: http://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-647.html#sthash.qptvVes5.dpuf I know that won't get the video down, but if threatened with potential criminal penalties, the dude might be more agreeable to taking the video down in exchange for not pressing charges. Good luck.
| 0 | 10,718 | 1.357143 |
narnrj
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Do you know where this family member lives? You need to file a report but you should be able to have police escort you to the home without warning her, and get your pet back.
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How did this family member know the dog was at the vet?
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Do you know where this family member lives? You need to file a report but you should be able to have police escort you to the home without warning her, and get your pet back.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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How did this family member know the dog was at the vet?
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
Original Post:
> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
Original Post:
> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Your best bet is to contact the police by either going in or the non-emergency line for your number. If you know where she is you can go with what u/Bearlypawsable suggested and try to have them serve as a mediator in case something goes wrong. Do not have the police in sight of the house as they may deny entry to you then, but once you have confirmed your dog is there that should be enough evidence for police intervention for stolen goods if she is unwilling to return the dog on the spot.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Did she pay the Vet Bill?
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At this point, you have to be worried about getting your dog back safely. Have the vet contact the family member. The dog needs to be seen right away for treatment. You can then get the dog back from the vet safely.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
Original Post:
> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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At this point, you have to be worried about getting your dog back safely. Have the vet contact the family member. The dog needs to be seen right away for treatment. You can then get the dog back from the vet safely.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Did she pay the Vet Bill?
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Call the police and tell them your dog has been kidnapped, the thief is extremely unstable, and you have legitimate fear that your dog will be harmed or killed. Ask them to escort you to her house to retrieve your dog immediately. Do not warn her you are coming or that you will contact the police. If the police ask why you didn't request she return the dog first, you can honestly tell them about your fear that she would kill or sell the dog out of spite. Sue the vet for negligence.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Call the police and tell them your dog has been kidnapped, the thief is extremely unstable, and you have legitimate fear that your dog will be harmed or killed. Ask them to escort you to her house to retrieve your dog immediately. Do not warn her you are coming or that you will contact the police. If the police ask why you didn't request she return the dog first, you can honestly tell them about your fear that she would kill or sell the dog out of spite. Sue the vet for negligence.
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Call the police and humane society and have them meet you at her house to retrieve the dog. If possible, get proof from the vet that she's definitely the one that picked up the dog. Do they have video? Or have the vet call her and say they need to see the dog ASAP for post-op or a potential health issue and take the dog back when she returns. I doubt you'll get anywhere suing the vet.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Call the police and tell them your dog has been kidnapped, the thief is extremely unstable, and you have legitimate fear that your dog will be harmed or killed. Ask them to escort you to her house to retrieve your dog immediately. Do not warn her you are coming or that you will contact the police. If the police ask why you didn't request she return the dog first, you can honestly tell them about your fear that she would kill or sell the dog out of spite. Sue the vet for negligence.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Did she pay the Vet Bill?
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Lawyer here. However, I’m not yours so this is not legal advice intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Tagging, u/Thepunksoulbrother so you see this... 1. In Virginia (like many other states), pets are considered property. You can contact local law enforcement regarding the loss of yours and in an attempt to get their assistance with recovery. Depending on the value of the pet, misdemeanor or felony charges could be appropriate. Even if they don’t pursue criminal charges, a police report would be helpful documentation. 2. You may have a civil causes of action against your wife’s relative. Also, a court could issue a replevin judgment allowing you to more quickly regain possession of the pet from your wife’s relative. 3. You may have a civil cause of action against the vet related to your loss of property. 4. You could contact PETA (headquartered in Virginia) and your local humane society for assistance and resources. This may be particularly relevant since you believe your pet is at risk for abuse/neglect, injury, and/or death by your wife’s relative. 5. In Virginia, the practice of veterinary medicine is regulated by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (www.dhp.virginia.gov). You can call or go online to file a complaint against the vet. They will investigate and have the authority to take action (up to and including termination of the vet’s license) for giving your pet to the wrong person. (Edited one piece of advice in comment to comply with sub rules.) (Edited again to add... OP, you said your wife’s relative is “mentally unstable” and “was recently cut off because of psychotic and abusive behaviour.” You might consider contacting your local Magistrate’s Office to request an Emergency Custody Order for your wife’s relative. Virginia Magistrates issue ECOs if they find probable cause someone is a recent and/or imminent danger to themselves/others or may suffer harm because they are unable to care for themself. Private citizens can provide this testimony and evidence- there’s no requirement you be a mental health professional. If the Magistrate finds probable cause and issues the ECO, law enforcement take the person into custody and transport them to the local community services board for a mental health assessment. After CSB completes the mental health assessment, the person is released or taken for further psychiatric evaluation and treatment.)
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Lawyer here. However, I’m not yours so this is not legal advice intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Tagging, u/Thepunksoulbrother so you see this... 1. In Virginia (like many other states), pets are considered property. You can contact local law enforcement regarding the loss of yours and in an attempt to get their assistance with recovery. Depending on the value of the pet, misdemeanor or felony charges could be appropriate. Even if they don’t pursue criminal charges, a police report would be helpful documentation. 2. You may have a civil causes of action against your wife’s relative. Also, a court could issue a replevin judgment allowing you to more quickly regain possession of the pet from your wife’s relative. 3. You may have a civil cause of action against the vet related to your loss of property. 4. You could contact PETA (headquartered in Virginia) and your local humane society for assistance and resources. This may be particularly relevant since you believe your pet is at risk for abuse/neglect, injury, and/or death by your wife’s relative. 5. In Virginia, the practice of veterinary medicine is regulated by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (www.dhp.virginia.gov). You can call or go online to file a complaint against the vet. They will investigate and have the authority to take action (up to and including termination of the vet’s license) for giving your pet to the wrong person. (Edited one piece of advice in comment to comply with sub rules.) (Edited again to add... OP, you said your wife’s relative is “mentally unstable” and “was recently cut off because of psychotic and abusive behaviour.” You might consider contacting your local Magistrate’s Office to request an Emergency Custody Order for your wife’s relative. Virginia Magistrates issue ECOs if they find probable cause someone is a recent and/or imminent danger to themselves/others or may suffer harm because they are unable to care for themself. Private citizens can provide this testimony and evidence- there’s no requirement you be a mental health professional. If the Magistrate finds probable cause and issues the ECO, law enforcement take the person into custody and transport them to the local community services board for a mental health assessment. After CSB completes the mental health assessment, the person is released or taken for further psychiatric evaluation and treatment.)
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Lawyer here. However, I’m not yours so this is not legal advice intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Tagging, u/Thepunksoulbrother so you see this... 1. In Virginia (like many other states), pets are considered property. You can contact local law enforcement regarding the loss of yours and in an attempt to get their assistance with recovery. Depending on the value of the pet, misdemeanor or felony charges could be appropriate. Even if they don’t pursue criminal charges, a police report would be helpful documentation. 2. You may have a civil causes of action against your wife’s relative. Also, a court could issue a replevin judgment allowing you to more quickly regain possession of the pet from your wife’s relative. 3. You may have a civil cause of action against the vet related to your loss of property. 4. You could contact PETA (headquartered in Virginia) and your local humane society for assistance and resources. This may be particularly relevant since you believe your pet is at risk for abuse/neglect, injury, and/or death by your wife’s relative. 5. In Virginia, the practice of veterinary medicine is regulated by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (www.dhp.virginia.gov). You can call or go online to file a complaint against the vet. They will investigate and have the authority to take action (up to and including termination of the vet’s license) for giving your pet to the wrong person. (Edited one piece of advice in comment to comply with sub rules.) (Edited again to add... OP, you said your wife’s relative is “mentally unstable” and “was recently cut off because of psychotic and abusive behaviour.” You might consider contacting your local Magistrate’s Office to request an Emergency Custody Order for your wife’s relative. Virginia Magistrates issue ECOs if they find probable cause someone is a recent and/or imminent danger to themselves/others or may suffer harm because they are unable to care for themself. Private citizens can provide this testimony and evidence- there’s no requirement you be a mental health professional. If the Magistrate finds probable cause and issues the ECO, law enforcement take the person into custody and transport them to the local community services board for a mental health assessment. After CSB completes the mental health assessment, the person is released or taken for further psychiatric evaluation and treatment.)
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Call the police and humane society and have them meet you at her house to retrieve the dog. If possible, get proof from the vet that she's definitely the one that picked up the dog. Do they have video? Or have the vet call her and say they need to see the dog ASAP for post-op or a potential health issue and take the dog back when she returns. I doubt you'll get anywhere suing the vet.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Lawyer here. However, I’m not yours so this is not legal advice intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Tagging, u/Thepunksoulbrother so you see this... 1. In Virginia (like many other states), pets are considered property. You can contact local law enforcement regarding the loss of yours and in an attempt to get their assistance with recovery. Depending on the value of the pet, misdemeanor or felony charges could be appropriate. Even if they don’t pursue criminal charges, a police report would be helpful documentation. 2. You may have a civil causes of action against your wife’s relative. Also, a court could issue a replevin judgment allowing you to more quickly regain possession of the pet from your wife’s relative. 3. You may have a civil cause of action against the vet related to your loss of property. 4. You could contact PETA (headquartered in Virginia) and your local humane society for assistance and resources. This may be particularly relevant since you believe your pet is at risk for abuse/neglect, injury, and/or death by your wife’s relative. 5. In Virginia, the practice of veterinary medicine is regulated by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (www.dhp.virginia.gov). You can call or go online to file a complaint against the vet. They will investigate and have the authority to take action (up to and including termination of the vet’s license) for giving your pet to the wrong person. (Edited one piece of advice in comment to comply with sub rules.) (Edited again to add... OP, you said your wife’s relative is “mentally unstable” and “was recently cut off because of psychotic and abusive behaviour.” You might consider contacting your local Magistrate’s Office to request an Emergency Custody Order for your wife’s relative. Virginia Magistrates issue ECOs if they find probable cause someone is a recent and/or imminent danger to themselves/others or may suffer harm because they are unable to care for themself. Private citizens can provide this testimony and evidence- there’s no requirement you be a mental health professional. If the Magistrate finds probable cause and issues the ECO, law enforcement take the person into custody and transport them to the local community services board for a mental health assessment. After CSB completes the mental health assessment, the person is released or taken for further psychiatric evaluation and treatment.)
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Call the police and humane society and have them meet you at her house to retrieve the dog. If possible, get proof from the vet that she's definitely the one that picked up the dog. Do they have video? Or have the vet call her and say they need to see the dog ASAP for post-op or a potential health issue and take the dog back when she returns. I doubt you'll get anywhere suing the vet.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
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> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
Original Post:
> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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Call the police and humane society and have them meet you at her house to retrieve the dog. If possible, get proof from the vet that she's definitely the one that picked up the dog. Do they have video? Or have the vet call her and say they need to see the dog ASAP for post-op or a potential health issue and take the dog back when she returns. I doubt you'll get anywhere suing the vet.
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Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties? My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. Any advice would be appreciated. In Virginia btw.
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Obviously your top priority is getting your dog back. After that, a fairly easy way to deal with the vet is online reviews like yelp or Google. Keep it factual and unemotional. Leave out the full backstory or people will probably ignore it.
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Author: /u/Thepunksoulbrother
Title: **Vet released my dog to someone else without my consent. What legal recourse do I have against both parties?**
Original Post:
> My dog had been undergoing treatment for a medical emergency at a local vet, and was currently awaiting pick up by myself. I received a voicemail from said vet today calling to check on how my dog was doing since being picked up "by my wife" the previous day. Obviously my wife was not the one who picked him up.. > > So, upon further investigation, I discovered that the vet had in fact released our dog to an estranged and severely mentally unstable member of my wife's family who she had recently cut ties with due to a repeated pattern of psychotic and abusive behaviour towards her on their part. > > I am worried for my dog, because, as I said, this family member in question severely mentally ill and has a history of being extremely physically abusive towards her own pets(and other people for that matter, but that's another matter entirely), and has even in the past confided having violently drowned a previous pet that angered her. > > Furthermore I am absolutely furious with the vet for releasing my pet to someone other than my wife or myself. I don't see how they could of let some random person walk in off the street, request no identification on their part and release our animal to them without first verifying if this was a trusted person on our part, and if we were okay with them picking him up. I feel like, with this level of incompetence at play, essentially anyone with knowledge of your pet being hospitalized can basically walk right in and steal your pet(since.. you know.. that's exactly what DID happen), and they have zero concern for preventing this as long as that person pays off the bill upon doing so. > > Really wondering what legal measures I can take to 1. Guarantee my dog's return to myself and my family or at least have him safely removed from the whack job's house before she ends up doing serious bodily harm to him, and 2. Have the vet held accountable for their part in his unlawful abduction. > > Any advice would be appreciated.
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My lawyer went against my consent to have my medical bills sent to my insurance company, and I now owe a third party almost $7k. [Atlanta, GA] February 2017, my boyfriend and I were hit by a drunk driver at 8 AM. I found a lawyer to assist me with a settlement due to some injuries sustained, and the driver did not have insurance. The lawyer communicated and performed his job as well as I could have hoped. Each visit, I reminded him that I was utilizing my health insurance to be the billing party since they would cover 100% of my services after the deductible was met (the facilities I went to were in network). Additionally, I presented my insurance card each visit. I received my settlement in November 2017. It came to light last week that he had himself billed by two of the three facilities I went to, and sent the receipt to a third party funding company. This was not made to be known to me until the funding company contacted me requesting where their money was. The funding company wants the balance due now. My health insurance stated they cannot assist with anything because the bills have all been paid. I requested my original new patient documents from the medical facilities, who advised they could not release it to me because of the agreement between my lawyer and the funding company. They did, however, confirm that I did put my insurance information down as the "billed party", but my lawyer overrode that by stating that the medical bills were to be billed to him due to "lack of insurance". I've been insured with my company since 2011. What can I do?
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What settlement did you receive in November? Who paid it, and for what?
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The bills that were paid by the 3rd party funding company - were they included in your settlement? If so, then you probably owe them money from the settlement, though it would have made more sense for your lawyer to give them their cut before giving the rest to you. Also, note that your own health insurance company may still expect repayment for the expenses that they were billed for.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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If there is no contract. Do not slip up and make any kind of agreements, verbally or written. Where you would agree to pay any percentage of it, admit to owing the debt or otherwise take any kind of responsibility for it.
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OP, as others have pointed out, if you're father is abusive and trying to manipulate you here, you might consider filing a complaint with the NY bar. This type of person almost certainly isn't the type of person I would want representing me, no telling what he would lie about or not know. Only you know what he is capable of, so do what you feel is best.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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OP, as others have pointed out, if you're father is abusive and trying to manipulate you here, you might consider filing a complaint with the NY bar. This type of person almost certainly isn't the type of person I would want representing me, no telling what he would lie about or not know. Only you know what he is capable of, so do what you feel is best.
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It's too much money to hold up as a verbal contract. Without a written contract, he's got nothing.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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* He does absolutely not have a leg to stand on. * Do not agree to anything and do not send him any money. (Sending money could be used as evidence for the existence of some kind of oral "repayment" agreement.) * A single instance of threatening a civil lawsuit - no matter how meritless - probably does not constitute harassment, blackmail, extortion, or any other criminal offense. * But, threatening a meritless lawsuit *as a lawyer* is against the rules of the "bar" and he may face consequences from his employer, partners and/or the NY bar. If he works for a law office, consider informing the law office of his texts and the context (that it is about Parent Plus loans and therefore meritless) and let the chips fall where they may. If he is self-employed or "untouchable" in whatever partnership he works in, you can consider complaining to the NY bar. You'll have to weight whether the possibility of consequences is worth the "cost" of breaking no contact. OTOH, it may give you peace of mind to have his law office officially distance themselves from his threats. * If he continues to harass you, you could consider getting a lawyer. Once you have a lawyer, *he* (as a lawyer) is no longer allowed to contact *you* about this legal issue, only your lawyer. Getting yourself a lawyer is *not* necessary to protect your self from his bullshit legal claim at this point; but it's a strategy you could use to stop him from *harassing* you.
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If there is no contract. Do not slip up and make any kind of agreements, verbally or written. Where you would agree to pay any percentage of it, admit to owing the debt or otherwise take any kind of responsibility for it.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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* He does absolutely not have a leg to stand on. * Do not agree to anything and do not send him any money. (Sending money could be used as evidence for the existence of some kind of oral "repayment" agreement.) * A single instance of threatening a civil lawsuit - no matter how meritless - probably does not constitute harassment, blackmail, extortion, or any other criminal offense. * But, threatening a meritless lawsuit *as a lawyer* is against the rules of the "bar" and he may face consequences from his employer, partners and/or the NY bar. If he works for a law office, consider informing the law office of his texts and the context (that it is about Parent Plus loans and therefore meritless) and let the chips fall where they may. If he is self-employed or "untouchable" in whatever partnership he works in, you can consider complaining to the NY bar. You'll have to weight whether the possibility of consequences is worth the "cost" of breaking no contact. OTOH, it may give you peace of mind to have his law office officially distance themselves from his threats. * If he continues to harass you, you could consider getting a lawyer. Once you have a lawyer, *he* (as a lawyer) is no longer allowed to contact *you* about this legal issue, only your lawyer. Getting yourself a lawyer is *not* necessary to protect your self from his bullshit legal claim at this point; but it's a strategy you could use to stop him from *harassing* you.
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It's too much money to hold up as a verbal contract. Without a written contract, he's got nothing.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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I know it’s not the advice you asked for but block him - do whatever to make the abuse stop. Threatening you like this is abuse.
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* He does absolutely not have a leg to stand on. * Do not agree to anything and do not send him any money. (Sending money could be used as evidence for the existence of some kind of oral "repayment" agreement.) * A single instance of threatening a civil lawsuit - no matter how meritless - probably does not constitute harassment, blackmail, extortion, or any other criminal offense. * But, threatening a meritless lawsuit *as a lawyer* is against the rules of the "bar" and he may face consequences from his employer, partners and/or the NY bar. If he works for a law office, consider informing the law office of his texts and the context (that it is about Parent Plus loans and therefore meritless) and let the chips fall where they may. If he is self-employed or "untouchable" in whatever partnership he works in, you can consider complaining to the NY bar. You'll have to weight whether the possibility of consequences is worth the "cost" of breaking no contact. OTOH, it may give you peace of mind to have his law office officially distance themselves from his threats. * If he continues to harass you, you could consider getting a lawyer. Once you have a lawyer, *he* (as a lawyer) is no longer allowed to contact *you* about this legal issue, only your lawyer. Getting yourself a lawyer is *not* necessary to protect your self from his bullshit legal claim at this point; but it's a strategy you could use to stop him from *harassing* you.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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* He does absolutely not have a leg to stand on. * Do not agree to anything and do not send him any money. (Sending money could be used as evidence for the existence of some kind of oral "repayment" agreement.) * A single instance of threatening a civil lawsuit - no matter how meritless - probably does not constitute harassment, blackmail, extortion, or any other criminal offense. * But, threatening a meritless lawsuit *as a lawyer* is against the rules of the "bar" and he may face consequences from his employer, partners and/or the NY bar. If he works for a law office, consider informing the law office of his texts and the context (that it is about Parent Plus loans and therefore meritless) and let the chips fall where they may. If he is self-employed or "untouchable" in whatever partnership he works in, you can consider complaining to the NY bar. You'll have to weight whether the possibility of consequences is worth the "cost" of breaking no contact. OTOH, it may give you peace of mind to have his law office officially distance themselves from his threats. * If he continues to harass you, you could consider getting a lawyer. Once you have a lawyer, *he* (as a lawyer) is no longer allowed to contact *you* about this legal issue, only your lawyer. Getting yourself a lawyer is *not* necessary to protect your self from his bullshit legal claim at this point; but it's a strategy you could use to stop him from *harassing* you.
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The other thing is to make sure you do NOT agree to anything that might form a contract or create a liability you do not have. That includes any payment toward said loan for example.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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* He does absolutely not have a leg to stand on. * Do not agree to anything and do not send him any money. (Sending money could be used as evidence for the existence of some kind of oral "repayment" agreement.) * A single instance of threatening a civil lawsuit - no matter how meritless - probably does not constitute harassment, blackmail, extortion, or any other criminal offense. * But, threatening a meritless lawsuit *as a lawyer* is against the rules of the "bar" and he may face consequences from his employer, partners and/or the NY bar. If he works for a law office, consider informing the law office of his texts and the context (that it is about Parent Plus loans and therefore meritless) and let the chips fall where they may. If he is self-employed or "untouchable" in whatever partnership he works in, you can consider complaining to the NY bar. You'll have to weight whether the possibility of consequences is worth the "cost" of breaking no contact. OTOH, it may give you peace of mind to have his law office officially distance themselves from his threats. * If he continues to harass you, you could consider getting a lawyer. Once you have a lawyer, *he* (as a lawyer) is no longer allowed to contact *you* about this legal issue, only your lawyer. Getting yourself a lawyer is *not* necessary to protect your self from his bullshit legal claim at this point; but it's a strategy you could use to stop him from *harassing* you.
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Go in touch with the Bar and report that immediately, The loan is his responsibility and threathening to sue his own child shows the man has no character to be in any legal profession.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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It's too much money to hold up as a verbal contract. Without a written contract, he's got nothing.
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If there is no contract. Do not slip up and make any kind of agreements, verbally or written. Where you would agree to pay any percentage of it, admit to owing the debt or otherwise take any kind of responsibility for it.
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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I just want to caution all the advice telling you to report him to the bar. That is a dicey situation at best, especially because you are family. First, anytime you go after someone's livelihood, they are likely going to fight back. We don't know your interpersonal relationship with your father and what he can and can't do to you legally and/or ethically that doesn't implicate his profession. If you depend upon him, any little left over thing he may do for you could be taken back or stopped. That could be crucial to you at this particular point in your life. Future support could be crucial and he may not be willing to give it because of the report. I'm not saying you want, expect, or need that now or in the future but that's always something to consider with legal issues between family members. Second, if it's successful and he loses his license, then he has nothing to lose to continue to try to make your life a living hell. He still has the ability to litigate against you regardless of his ability to practice to law. So in practicality, you're still dealing with a lawyer regardless of their licensure. In the alternative, the report may get nowhere and then you've pissed off a licensed lawyer for no real gain. Third, this may affect your interpersonal relationships with other members of your family. For example, if they take his side in this (whether they are right to do so or not) they may think you go after his livelihood is worse than him wanting that money back. It has the possibility of cutting you off from other members of your family that you may still want to have a relationship with. That is another thing to consider. People are quick to jump to what they think would be a solution to the problem without really thinking through all of the other possible consequences to that solution. This may be a situation where he knows he can't do that but is just saying it to get you to fall in line. You may be able to just ignore him and nothing else happens because he doesn't want to do it because he knows the ramifications if he does. In this situation, reporting him to the bar or even to his employer or whatever may be the nuclear option which will lead to more chaos. It's one you really need to consider all of the consequences before doing.
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You should file a formal complaint about his unethical behaviour as a lawyer: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/grievance/complaints.shtml
| 1 | 2,498 | 1.25 |
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My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0h43z1
| 1,671,199,091 | 1,671,208,181 | 5 | 10 |
The other thing is to make sure you do NOT agree to anything that might form a contract or create a liability you do not have. That includes any payment toward said loan for example.
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I just want to caution all the advice telling you to report him to the bar. That is a dicey situation at best, especially because you are family. First, anytime you go after someone's livelihood, they are likely going to fight back. We don't know your interpersonal relationship with your father and what he can and can't do to you legally and/or ethically that doesn't implicate his profession. If you depend upon him, any little left over thing he may do for you could be taken back or stopped. That could be crucial to you at this particular point in your life. Future support could be crucial and he may not be willing to give it because of the report. I'm not saying you want, expect, or need that now or in the future but that's always something to consider with legal issues between family members. Second, if it's successful and he loses his license, then he has nothing to lose to continue to try to make your life a living hell. He still has the ability to litigate against you regardless of his ability to practice to law. So in practicality, you're still dealing with a lawyer regardless of their licensure. In the alternative, the report may get nowhere and then you've pissed off a licensed lawyer for no real gain. Third, this may affect your interpersonal relationships with other members of your family. For example, if they take his side in this (whether they are right to do so or not) they may think you go after his livelihood is worse than him wanting that money back. It has the possibility of cutting you off from other members of your family that you may still want to have a relationship with. That is another thing to consider. People are quick to jump to what they think would be a solution to the problem without really thinking through all of the other possible consequences to that solution. This may be a situation where he knows he can't do that but is just saying it to get you to fall in line. You may be able to just ignore him and nothing else happens because he doesn't want to do it because he knows the ramifications if he does. In this situation, reporting him to the bar or even to his employer or whatever may be the nuclear option which will lead to more chaos. It's one you really need to consider all of the consequences before doing.
| 0 | 9,090 | 2 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0h43z1
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j0gkyhk
| 1,671,208,181 | 1,671,200,427 | 10 | 2 |
I just want to caution all the advice telling you to report him to the bar. That is a dicey situation at best, especially because you are family. First, anytime you go after someone's livelihood, they are likely going to fight back. We don't know your interpersonal relationship with your father and what he can and can't do to you legally and/or ethically that doesn't implicate his profession. If you depend upon him, any little left over thing he may do for you could be taken back or stopped. That could be crucial to you at this particular point in your life. Future support could be crucial and he may not be willing to give it because of the report. I'm not saying you want, expect, or need that now or in the future but that's always something to consider with legal issues between family members. Second, if it's successful and he loses his license, then he has nothing to lose to continue to try to make your life a living hell. He still has the ability to litigate against you regardless of his ability to practice to law. So in practicality, you're still dealing with a lawyer regardless of their licensure. In the alternative, the report may get nowhere and then you've pissed off a licensed lawyer for no real gain. Third, this may affect your interpersonal relationships with other members of your family. For example, if they take his side in this (whether they are right to do so or not) they may think you go after his livelihood is worse than him wanting that money back. It has the possibility of cutting you off from other members of your family that you may still want to have a relationship with. That is another thing to consider. People are quick to jump to what they think would be a solution to the problem without really thinking through all of the other possible consequences to that solution. This may be a situation where he knows he can't do that but is just saying it to get you to fall in line. You may be able to just ignore him and nothing else happens because he doesn't want to do it because he knows the ramifications if he does. In this situation, reporting him to the bar or even to his employer or whatever may be the nuclear option which will lead to more chaos. It's one you really need to consider all of the consequences before doing.
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Go in touch with the Bar and report that immediately, The loan is his responsibility and threathening to sue his own child shows the man has no character to be in any legal profession.
| 1 | 7,754 | 5 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0gxkod
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j0gi1gh
| 1,671,205,683 | 1,671,199,091 | 8 | 5 |
You should file a formal complaint about his unethical behaviour as a lawyer: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/grievance/complaints.shtml
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The other thing is to make sure you do NOT agree to anything that might form a contract or create a liability you do not have. That includes any payment toward said loan for example.
| 1 | 6,592 | 1.6 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0gxkod
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j0gkyhk
| 1,671,205,683 | 1,671,200,427 | 8 | 2 |
You should file a formal complaint about his unethical behaviour as a lawyer: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/grievance/complaints.shtml
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Go in touch with the Bar and report that immediately, The loan is his responsibility and threathening to sue his own child shows the man has no character to be in any legal profession.
| 1 | 5,256 | 4 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0h6dl5
| 1,671,217,178 | 1,671,209,050 | 5 | 3 |
Not a lawyer- but I'm a parent who has Parent Plus loans out for my kiddo. When I signed for the loan the documents I signed CLEARLY state in several places that as a PARENT loan I am taking on the financial responsibility and that my student will not be responsible if I don't pay back the loans. As a lawyer, maybe your dad needs to re-read the fine print.
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Not a lawyer In addition to what others are saying, this could be an issue of the statue of frauds if your father is alleging an oral contract. What is the amortization schedule of your father's loan? If the amortization period is longer than a year, then the Statute of Frauds would come into play. Contracts that cannot be performed within a year must be in writing to be enforceable.
| 1 | 8,128 | 1.666667 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0gkyhk
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j0h6dl5
| 1,671,200,427 | 1,671,209,050 | 2 | 3 |
Go in touch with the Bar and report that immediately, The loan is his responsibility and threathening to sue his own child shows the man has no character to be in any legal profession.
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Not a lawyer In addition to what others are saying, this could be an issue of the statue of frauds if your father is alleging an oral contract. What is the amortization schedule of your father's loan? If the amortization period is longer than a year, then the Statute of Frauds would come into play. Contracts that cannot be performed within a year must be in writing to be enforceable.
| 0 | 8,623 | 1.5 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0hr7qj
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j0hqqc6
| 1,671,217,178 | 1,671,216,984 | 5 | 3 |
Not a lawyer- but I'm a parent who has Parent Plus loans out for my kiddo. When I signed for the loan the documents I signed CLEARLY state in several places that as a PARENT loan I am taking on the financial responsibility and that my student will not be responsible if I don't pay back the loans. As a lawyer, maybe your dad needs to re-read the fine print.
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As the holder of two Parent Plus loans, they are HIS loans. The loans I have are for my kids, and while I want them to help repay them, I signed for the loans, not them.
| 1 | 194 | 1.666667 |
zn4acj
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legaladvice_train
| 0.95 |
My Father is Threatening to Sue Me For Student Loans Hello, I (28F) am from NY. The backstory is that I am currently living with my bf because I left home to escape from his abusive behavior. He had previously taken out a Parent Plus loan in order to pay for my education. After several months of no contact, he texted me that I have to pay back the loans or he is threatening to sue (he is a lawyer). Does he have a leg to stand on? Should I seek professional legal counsel? Is it possible for him to sue? Thank you!
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j0hr7qj
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j0gkyhk
| 1,671,217,178 | 1,671,200,427 | 5 | 2 |
Not a lawyer- but I'm a parent who has Parent Plus loans out for my kiddo. When I signed for the loan the documents I signed CLEARLY state in several places that as a PARENT loan I am taking on the financial responsibility and that my student will not be responsible if I don't pay back the loans. As a lawyer, maybe your dad needs to re-read the fine print.
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Go in touch with the Bar and report that immediately, The loan is his responsibility and threathening to sue his own child shows the man has no character to be in any legal profession.
| 1 | 16,751 | 2.5 |
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