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If everything u buy is on payments and u divorce who gets what?

It sounds as if you and your spouse will only be dividing up debt when you divorce. If someone purchased the car entirely with their own money before the marriage, then that person should get to keep the car. If the division of the debt can be done pretty easily, then you and your spouse may be able to file the paperwork on your own, without hiring a lawyer. Any couple going through a divorce must file the necessary legal paperwork. The legal paperwork is often available on-line through your...

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I got my hand crushed at genie industries working for aerotek staffing is that considered third party ? are they protected by

Depending upon the circumstances of the injury, you may have a legal claim against both Genie Industries and Aerotek staffing. I assume that you are receiving care from a doctor for the treatment of your hand. It is very important that you have medical documentation of the injury. Was your injury due to the fact that the equipment malfunctioned or wasn't working properly? Was the injury due to the fact that your employer had you working on equipment that they had not properly taught you to...

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How would my problem at work be classified?

I would recommend that you email management or the Human Resources Department each time this woman creates problems for you in the workplace. It is essential that management have documentation of your side of the story. If the woman's behavior is creating an intolerable work environment for you, you also need to notify the management about how the behavior is impacting your ability to do work. Management should then investigate the matter, and discuss this woman's improper behavior with her.

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Do I have a case for defarmation of character?

You may have a legal claim but I would need more information, including: (1) is your guardianship still revoked? (2) have you requested that DSHS provide you documentation of the other findings of abuse? (3) what are your damages? (4) Do you have documentation (i.e., transcripts of proceedings) where DSHS representatives told the courts and other agencies that there have been several findings of abuse against you? Defamation can be difficult to prove as a plaintiff must show that false...

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Is it wrongful termination if a boss fires you cause you wont hook up with him. Isn't that also sexual harassment.

From the facts stated in your question, it sounds like you have a solid wrongful termination and sexual harassment case. If you were to bring a claim, you would need to prove that your boss did not have another valid reason for terminating you. In addition, you would want to have witnesses who could testify regarding your bosses behavior and statements he made. I would recommend that you contact a lawyer in your area who handles employment or sexual harassment cases.

Libel / Slander - If a client in a business transaction calls one a "liar" and a "thief" in emails, does that constitute libel?

In Washington, defamation (including libel and slander) requires a showing that the false and defamatory statement was published and caused damages. In this case, it sounds as if the client is not publishing or telling others that he believes you are a liar or thief. Therefore, in Washington, you would not have a claim for defamation. However, if this client were to began making public his beliefs that you are a liar or a thief, and you can prove damages to your reputation and business, you...

Will I get fair divorce settlement in costly divorce that is draining me?

In my experience, mediation can work. However, it is very important that you are comfortable with your lawyer and his/her abilities. Do you feel that your lawyer has effectively represented you in the past 2 1/2 years? Has your lawyer properly identified all of the assets that are part of the community property? If you have any reservations, you may want to seek advice from another family lawyer in your area. This issues are far too important not to have solid representation at mediation.

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Be "fired for cause" or resign? re; unemployment benefits

The receipt of unemployment benefits requires that you be "involunatarily" teminated. Therefore, if you resign, you would be considered a voluntary termination. A termination by the company would be considered "involuntary" and you could likely receive unemployment benefits assuming you comply with the other requirements. The other requirements include a demonstration that you are applying for other jobs, and that you worked for that company for a certain period of time before the...

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Fast food

Lawsuits are expensive and time-consuming. In order to bring a lawsuit against Burger King, you would need to prove that they violated a duty to you and that you sustained damages. I think you might have a difficult time proving damages you sustained by finding the hair in your food. Most attorneys do these types of cases on a contingency basis, meaning they do not get paid unless you get paid. I would not be inclined to take this case as the potential recovery would not likely cover the...

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I was terminated the day after i told my boss i needed medical leave i am 60years old and have been with the company 23 years

I would highly recommend you contact a local employment lawyer who is familiar with Tennessee law. Did the employer give you a valid reason for the termination? Had you provided any of your medical documentation and recommendation to your employer? The timing of the termination makes it look as if the employer terminated you so that the company wouldn't have to deal with medical leave. If the employer did terminate you so as to avoid having you take a protected Family Medical Leave Act (...

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