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Money issue
I'm not sure this is the correct category but here goes. Back in January 2014, my then boyfriend (ex now) got his second dui. Long story short he didn't have the money for a lawyer and I ended up opening a credit card to pay for the lawyer under the condition that he would make monthly payments to me. The lawyer was paid a flat rate of $3500. Almost two years later I have yet to see a payment from the ex. The kicker with this whole situation too is that I never signed a consent form or anything for that matter with the lawyer. Didn't even meet him just briefly spoke over email about canceling my card (which it didn't happen). I am wondering if there is a way to get my money back. Could I sue my ex for failure to pay? I don't want to get the lawyer involved as we never had a meeting in the first place although I am wondering since I didn't sign anything if that would have anything to do with getting my money back. Just need advice on what to do and how to go about it
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In some State verbal contracts are binding. You would have to check the law in your state to see if such a law is present in your State. If it is then you could sue your boyfriend. You would have to prove that your boyfriend agreed to this with you.
If I'm reading your story correctly his lawyer is knowledgeable that you did this for him. Lawyers are also great hoarders and any information you sent him on this matter would be in file at his office. As an Officer of the Court have to testify to these facts.
While your chances of being successful are better if law is on your side. If there is any communication of this between you and his lawyer then I would still take him to court. Given the amount you would be in District Court also know as Small claims court or the People's Court. Your chances of winning are good.
The cost to file is minimal and you ask the Court to summon the lawyer to appear to testify on your behalf and to bring the documents you request which would be all emails between you and him, from you. The clerk will assist you with the paperwork.
Good Luck.
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