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  1. I am dv 2014 selecte. my quation I sent my all application ds 122, ds 230 part 1 & part 2 but i made mistake is that I can not

    - Kinder, LA

    They are very unapologetic and sometime outright nasty at these interviews but only when they feel one is lying. Your...

  2. Can I qualify for an immigrant visa after been in US illegally?

    - Miami, FL

    Yes. I do think you should be fine. You are truthful and regretful and that should sit well with the consulate officials.

  3. Can I receive a write up at my job for a policy that doesn't exist in my employee handbook?

    - Great Falls, MT

    You should write your supervisor a letter challenging the fact that you deserved to be written up; recite the policy;...

  4. Bullies for neighbors - do I have any legal grounds regarding loud music being play. Talked to owner- still continues.

    - Los Angeles, CA

    I'm not sure what you mean by "legal grounds". Are you asking if you can terminate a fixed term lease? Unless your...

  5. If my childs father is paying child support and I want to move to a different state can he try and stop me or sue me?

    - Dayton, OH

    In Ohio, if parental rights have never been allocated, the unwed, biological mother of a child is the sole legal...

  6. Re;- sell of ancestral property without concent of other benifishiers.

    - Calcutta, OH

    Possibly the local bar association can help you.

  7. My HOA is video'ing my children's bedroom. What do I do? Call the cops?

    - Escondido, CA

    Contact the police and ask their advice.

  8. Can I claim a warranty deed if after 6 mo. the executor of intestate in IN probate has not claimed any deed or tile to property?

    - Brownstown, IN

    You should call Attorney Veronica - this situation needs local counsel.

  9. How can you be charged with possession and being under the influence of a drug without having been searched or drug tested?

    - Pahrump, NV

    We would be able to have the DA recall the warrant, set standard bail and have your son self-surrender. You can...

  10. Real Estate question

    - Bronx, NY

    Dear Bronx Tenant: It is not legal. http://www.stroock.com/SiteFiles/Pub1066.pdf http://www.brooklyneagle.com/...

  11. Can a rental leaase be broken if the landlord made my wife sign my signature on the lease aggrenment? can the lease become null

    - Wernersville, PA

    Your wife will still be bound to the lease. Unless she acted as your power of attorney, you may not be bound.

  12. Is a lease valid if moving date is written wrong?

    - Orlando, FL

    The court will decide based on the "intent" of the parties. It could go either way.

  13. Does the social security admin. Have money for me from my late father?

    - Clearwater, FL

    Too much information is missing, but is there some reason you would rather have use speculate about your situation...

  14. I live in wichita, kansas. I got an eviction notice on my door saying do not enter, if i paid the balance can i move back in?

    - Wichita, KS

    You need to contact a local attorney. If you were not formally evicted, you may be a victim of an unlawful lock-out.

  15. I need to file a claim and the institution needs to be served with my papers, but I live in a different state now.

    - Atlanta, GA

    Attorneys mail in suits to the clerk of courts with filing fee checks all the time. Filing is easy, the suit usually is...

  16. What I need do if I want merry in Japan?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    This was posted in the real estate section. I have re-classified it as family law. Maybe they can advise you there....

  17. Can I get a divorce as a German citizen, US permanent resident after I leave and go home to Germany?

    - Scottsdale, AZ

    Redirect your question to Avvo's immigration attorneys.

  18. Can my husband get alimony from me in the divorce?

    - Coolidge, AZ

    If your husband is requesting spousal maintenance he has to qualify under the statute which means: that you either make...

  19. Brazoria County in Texas is expanding a county road and is acquiring part of it without any payment by prescription. Legal??

    - Spring, TX

    They can. I have also seen them pay for the property and then turn around and charge for a portion of the street-...

  20. Can the HOA charge a tenant lawyer fees and 12 months ahead in HOA fees if house is being foreclosed and all fees paid off?

    - Homestead, FL

    I agree with the previous answer and the owner not the tenant is ultimately responsible for the fees. If the property...

  21. My ex has a year from the date of our divorce to re-finance the mortgage on a home we own together,

    - De Witt, IA

    The answer to your question may depend on the wording in your judgment for divorce. Consult with a local attorney.

  22. Can I appeal the decision that I got disability but only for a 1 1/2 yrs when I've been provably disabled w/ attny for 8 yrs

    - Raleigh, NC

    The knowledgeable and caring attorneys who volunteer for Avvo can provide accurate information about the law and legal...

  23. Is my partner entitled to repayment of funds for a real estate investment?

    - Oakland, CA

    Yes, she would be entitled to make such a claim. If there is no written agreement, it makes it much more difficult to...

  24. Can a international student studying abroad be paid by a US company for freelance work?

    - Pittsburgh, PA

    The question has more to do with international tax. If you are a European resident you can work from Europe. My...

  25. Suspended license

    - Pittsburgh, PA

    Mandatory jail time and another year suspension.

  26. I have an aunt who is living in my mother house here in texas. She has not paid my mother for the house in full.

    - Fort Stockton, TX

    More facts are necessary regarding the terms of the sale and what documents were executed regarding it. To get...

  27. Can a parent file to terminate their rights to allow a step parent to adopt the child/children?

    - Irwin, PA

    You would need to file a Petition for Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights and a Petition for Adoption...

  28. I am in a lesbian relationship, so can me and my wife co-guardianship?

    - Little Rock, AR

    Guardianships do fall under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, which means that if an Arkansas...

  29. The neighbor behind us has started watching us all day. Her window is wide open and the shade pulled all the way up.

    - Antioch, CA

    My brother had the same problem and for very little money he was able to install latice screening on two posts at the...

  30. I am currently getting a divorce. A lot of my husbands stuff is still at my home. He said he's moving to another state in 2 days

    - Lexington, KY

    I second what the prior attorney posted. You are in the process of divorce and so nothing is yet finalized, I'm...

  31. How do I handle my divorce?

    - Shelby, NC

    This is a very serious, complex situation and you should give serious consideration to hiring an attorney. If there is...

  32. How to handle a false domestic violence and was put to a restraining order by court. It was filed by wife towards husband?

    - Pompano Beach, FL

    The husband should hang up the phone when she calls, and call the police any time she shows up.

  33. Do i have to put my husband on a rental agreement if we werent married when i purchased the home?

    - Humble, TX

    No. If you want sole control of house and have the rent as your sole management community property do not add him to...

  34. What recourse do I have against a seller that received settlement money for defective siding but didn't do the repairs ?

    - Houston, TX

    The statute of limitations for breach of contract is four years, which has now passed. But the statute of limitations...

  35. Can I sue if neighbors cats damage my house?

    - Exeter, NH

    You could sue in small claims court if they refuse to pay. However, if they don't have the money either the most you...

  36. Is it difficult to obtain a US tourist visa for my Mexican spouse?

    - Omaha, NE

    I cannot adopt Attorney Capeiptti's cheerful tone on this issue. I doubt he will be issued a visa. I think when you...

  37. Family legal advice regarding and absent parent and custody rights

    - Long Beach, CA

    There isn't enough information in your post to give you advice other than that you should discuss the matter in detail...

  38. In Nebraska, do I need a reason to deny a lease extension to my tenants? What is considered discrimination against tenants?

    - Papillion, NE

    It might be less costly to grant them the month-to-month extension rather than defend a frivolous lawsuit. You could...

  39. Is there a law in Texas that protects a borrower from shady practices when one financial company sells your loan to another.

    - Keller, TX

    Review your loan documents and determine what the terms are requiring escrow amounts.

  40. Can you collect child support from someone that receives a disability check

    - Naples, FL

    In short, yes to question 1. To answer question 2 you would need to file a paternity action, or supplemental petition,...

  41. If you are doing a pro se divorce, how can you ask the court for alimony and spousal support, if at all possible?

    - Morrisville, PA

    You can file for spousal support on your own through the domestic relations office, but you must file a Complaint in...

  42. I will be filing "notice of appeal", is there anything else i need to file with this paper?

    - Tacoma, WA

    Contact the Washington State Bar for a referral to a family law attorney, specifically one that has experience handling...

  43. Would a debt collector take cars that are 10 years old or older with high mileage?

    - Loganville, GA

    A debt collector is not a repossession service nor do they have the storage facilities that a repo service maintains....

  44. Will a homestead declaration protect a mobile home from a lien?

    - Corona, CA

    Yes, a debt collector could still file a lawsuit, and if you lose that lawsuit, could record an Abstract of Judgment...

  45. I have a judgment filed against me for lawyer fees representing my HOA

    - Katy, TX

    If you received notice that home was in a HOA and HOA documents in connection with purchase, you were put on notice of...

  46. Deferred judgement for a year on Trespass.

    - Denver, CO

    There is not enough information here to provide a useful response. I strongly recommend contacting an AILA-member...

  47. Is it possible to get a change of venue in a small claims case?

    - Central Valley, NY

    You can't get a change of venue as this is not a jury issue. You need to make a motion to recuse the judge if you have...

  48. I've been seperated for 4 years have two kids. I movrd out because I couldnt afford the mortgage. Am I screwed now?

    - Raleigh, NC

    You need a lawyer. There is no sensible alternative.

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