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  1. State employee lies in paper - where to complain?

    - Torrance, CA

    Your question contains a very serious allegation, but no context. Your options would include, but are not limited to,...

  2. I was a victim of illegal practices from bail bonding agency and need to know what to do.

    - Everett, WA

    http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/bailbonds/bbconsumer.html That website has excellent information about bail bondsmen...

  3. Estate bank account in NY or FL

    - New York, NY

    I would urge you to open the account in New York with a financial institution which has offices in Florida. This will...

  4. I'm looking at buying in a 55 and over community that is Lease Land vs Home Owners Association Land. Is there any real downside

    - Londonderry, NH

    you would need to look specifically at the lease agreement. I would strongly advise that you take it to an attorney to...

  5. The father of my 4 year old has joint legal & 2 weekends a month, he doesn't use his visitation, can he get out of state time?

    - Bakersfield, CA

    He can try. Whether he gets it or not is up to you and if you do not agree, up to the Judge.

  6. I have been with my Fiancée nine years and I recently bought a home in my name only. Is he entitled to half if we part?

    - Las Vegas, NV

    It is a good think you are not married yet. Being engaged is not being married and the principles of community...

  7. Do I list my financed minivan in my chapter 7 bankruptcy as a debt or a expense? I pay on time and want to keep it.

    - Laurel, MD

    If there is money owed on the vehicle, the debt must be listed on your Schedule D. You may be able to exempt a portion...

  8. My sisters son has been placed with his dad going on 9 months. How does she go about getting him back if there is no custody?

    - Enumclaw, WA

    I don't think your getting the whole story. The father has no ability to close a CPS case. Only CPS can do that....

  9. How can I be added to a property's warranty deed?

    - Miami, FL

    In addition to the other issues mentioned, your family member may jeopardize his future eligibility for Medicaid...

  10. I'm in the state of FLORIDA on yesterday I was arrested & charged with petti theft & released due to a lack of evidence while I

    - Tampa, FL

    No unfortunately Florida is an employment at will state, meaning that they can basically let you go for any reason as...

  11. What do we are impose but we cannot address today means ?

    - Upper Darby, PA

    Sounds like you have a suspended license right now for failing to respond. Getting back into court is probably not...

  12. How can I get depositions from my key witnesses before they forget details (or worse) as most are in their 70's & 80's?

    - Traverse City, MI

    You can always get AFFIDAVITS from your witnesses. These cost about $10 each as they have to be NOTARIZED. -----------...

  13. About our separation agreement.

    - Brentwood, CA

    I agree with attorney Erin Farley. I would be very surprised if your Post Marital Settlement Agreement would hold up...

  14. What are the abandonment laws on real estate with no children , and what is the time frame to be considered abandonment in wash

    - Port Ludlow, WA

    You should really speak to a local attorney about this in person. There is not enough information in the question, and...

  15. Can a company be held to an initial quoted price for materials if customer was made aware of mistake in a timely manner

    - Marietta, GA

    I don't think you've provided enough information to answer the question.....and the answer may not be that simple....

  16. Our landlady just informed us within the last week or so that she plans to sell the house we are living in.

    - San Diego, CA

    Great answer was provided...if it is any consolation, the laws regarding this issue are similar in other states.

  17. Can Partition Action against sibling award me retroactive "half rent" ?

    - Evanston, IL

    Although you're not entirely clear with your fact pattern, I surmise that your mother left the house equally to you and...

  18. Is possible to file a lawsuit against a sister-in-law that stole 2200.00 in cash out of my home,I called the law and nothing .

    - Victoria, TX

    Yes, you can sue her. The Texas constitution guarantees all citizens free access to our courts. This means that...

  19. CAN MY EMPLOYER OF 5 YEARS RIGHTFULLY DENY MY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER BEING TERMINATED FOR MAKING ERRORS?

    - Valdosta, GA

    They are allowed to do so, however, you are still allowed to apply for unemployment, and give your version of the facts...

  20. I recently paid for a car off the carlot and my friend put it in his name since i didnt have a license.. now he's tryinh to say

    - Atlanta, GA

    In addition, follow up to make sure that proper insurance was purchased: if the name on the policy doesn't match the...

  21. Can you see your child after youve been convicted of child endangerment?

    - Defiance, OH

    As your attorney. Check your orders. In many cases, you may see your child in a supervised setting.

  22. Does anyone know how far out are UD trial dates are at Pasadena Superior Court?...

    - Arcadia, CA

    This is not a clear question. The court does not automatically set a court date once an unlawful detainer is filed....

  23. "in arkansas is it possession for a minor to have alcohol and marijuana in there system?"

    - Mountain Home, AR

    Arkansas really cracks down on underage drinking these days. Ark. Code Ann. §3-3-203 holds that it is unlawful for...

  24. If an arbitrator awarded $2047 for medical bills, and the total medical was $4500, can we request the patient pay the balance?

    - Salt Lake City, UT

    that may be tough. but probably you can. strange that the judge didnt award the whole medical bill. he must not have...

  25. My friends ex took off with their 9mo old to another state. How can he get his child back, at least for some of the year?

    - Las Vegas, NV

    I agree with Ms. Whitbeck; your friend needs to immediately file to establish paternity and custodial rights. Arguably...

  26. If I live in San Francisco do I have to file the divorce in San Francisco or can I file in any county within California?

    - Oakdale, CA

    In order to be eligible to file for a divorce, you have to live in the State of California for 6 months and the County...

  27. Can a Nursing Home come after $ in a Trust? when availible $ is used up

    - Minneapolis, MN

    Yes, if this is a trust your mother established and it is revocable, the assets in the trust will be counted as...

  28. Can I sue for wrongful eviction

    - Shokan, NY

    Consult with a local landlord tenant lawyer to represent you. If there is a wrongful eviction, then you may be...

  29. If money damages are awarded against a state actor for misconduct can the insurance companies go after the state actor?

    - Oakland, CA

    To answer this question would require many more facts, including who the insurance company insured, who the "state...

  30. Can prior orders and/or orders of protection help make a final custody decision in trial?

    - Flushing, NY

    Yes, of course. Prior conduct is always relevant to petitions to modify Family Court orders of custody, support and...

  31. I've been served a 3 day pay or quit which expired Friday. I informed the landlord I was expecting a check which I received

    - Costa Mesa, CA

    If the landlord files an action against you for a eviction based upon the failure to pay rent, it would be wise to...

  32. I'm a father seeking joint physical custody (or more) of my daughter who was sexually abused during mother's visit. Possible?

    - Las Vegas, NV

    If your daugter was sexually abused during a recent visit, police and CPS should have been notified. Under normal...

  33. When we separated I was forced to leave behind many items that I had purchased.It would have been too costly to move.

    - Chapel Hill, NC

    If you left property that possibly belongs to you when you separated. Your prospects of getting that property back...

  34. How long does it take if workers comp doctor request specialist take to get appointment ?

    - Bradyville, TN

    You should defintiely tell the workers comp dr all of the symptoms that you are having, and if anything changes or gets...

  35. I am starting the process of selling my home to a friend. What docs do I need? Do I need an atty?

    - Philadelphia, PA

    You should speak with an attorney who, based on these facts presented, should have a handful of questions to run...

  36. Am I suppose have to post a $10,000 bond in a PIP case if I am a indigent person? Can the judge 's order be overturned?

    - Southfield, MI

    File a complaint with the MI State Ber Grievance Comm. in Lansing, MI. Call and request a "Grievance Package." You'll...

  37. I was found guilty to manufacturing/delivry of marijuana, first offence, I'm female what are my jail guidelines

    - Kalamazoo, MI

    Properly "scoring" one's sentencing guidelines is a complex process. The fact that you are female is inconsequential....

  38. MI committed petty larceny in 2007 and now I did it again would I be facing jail or a fine for doing this

    - Reno, NV

    You will probably face a larger penalty for this instance than the previous one. Yes, you will have to disclose the...

  39. Car Accident. Can't get in contact with insurance -I'm not at fault- What's my next move?

    - Marietta, GA

    It sounds like you are trying to handle your own car accident claim, which is a bad idea. Contact a personal injury/car...

  40. I am being sued for defaulting on a car loan. can I contact the company and ask to work out payments?

    - Pineville, LA

    You may be able to workout a payment plan with the lawyers that the car company is using. We often do this for our...

  41. Bad Contractor. Is there any course of action or is it too late? Can I hire someone else and then bill the first contractor?

    - Margate, FL

    You potentially have a grounds to terminate the contractor for nonperformance. Additionally, you may have recourse...

  42. Is doctor anyway liable for not finding out about obvious congenital anatomical issue that would have affected lifeplans

    - Key Largo, FL

    Very unlikely. You would have to show that the doctor had a duty to discover the issue -- you would have to prove the...

  43. Father owes a large amount of child support and has not paid

    - Bronx, NY

    You can seek a willful violation, money judgment, interest, incarceration, and legal fees. You can consult with an...

  44. Can my husband's employer drop me from the health insurance because they found out we got a legal separation? I have no insuran

    - Hudson, OH

    Take a look at the plan documentation. It should tell you whether legal separation is included as a qualifying event.

  45. What is the statute of limitations on a violation

    - Waycross, GA

    Were you convicted of a crime when you served time? Your question is confusing. The statute of limitations depends on...

  46. I need some advice... I been fasley accused , but no charges have been brought. I have a TPO against my ex wife

    - Reno, NV

    This is a complex situation that would require extensive research and motion practice. You need to consult a family...

  47. Is a restraining order worth $320 to get one put on someone?

    - Redwood Falls, MN

    Whether it is worth it is up to you. You should consider how afraid of her you are and whether you think this behavior...

  48. If you get cought stealing and your illegal can you get deported?

    - Reno, NV

    Stealing is generally considered a crime involving moral turpitude. While the theft alone won't cause the removal,...

  49. AOP or Adoption when "father" lives in a foreign country?

    - Pasadena, TX

    Are you asking whether it would be wrong to make fraudulent declarations on a birth certificate? If so, I think the...

  50. Absconding probation for 3 years

    - Alma, MI

    You NEED to retain an experienced criminal attorney to run "interference" for you to try to make some sort of a deal....

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