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  1. Do I have a case

    - Bixby, MO

    Without more information, it sounds like you have been through a lot and should have your case evaluated by someone in...

  2. Removing name, address, arrest charges from online news paper/journal

    - Atlanta, GA

    No. The Internet never forgets.

  3. My brother "Peter" is listed as my father's Beneficiary POD. Is there any way to stop him from taking assets upon Dad's demise?

    - Westfield, MA

    Based on what you reported about the situation, you will need to take action before your Dad passes. If you wait until...

  4. Hi my wife applied for me i-130 petition on may 18 2012 in vermont center . we have not heard anything yet

    - Laurel, MD

    What do you mean you have not heard anything? You must have gotten a receipt from USCIS. Adjudication of I-130 takes...

  5. Can I expedite my I130 processing (Spouse) with the help of an attorney?

    - Bronx, NY

    If your petition was filed in February 2013, then it has been pending for 3 months. USCIS usually approves petitions...

  6. I am withdrawing offer due to financing contingency. Seller is refusing to release earnest money ($7,000). What can I do?

    - Brookfield, WI

    I agree with Attorney Kuss. You may also want to figure out what caused the reduction in your credit score because if...

  7. Am I liable for an accident in a rental car?

    - Houston, TX

    Rental car insurance contracts give renters two options: they can waive the rental car companies insurance if they have...

  8. Rear ended a car when i had an Expired license but had current insurance

    - Philadelphia, PA

    The expired plate should pose no problem. Report the accident immediately to your insurance company. They will provide...

  9. Florida traffic citation 322.031(1) - Violation of non-resident requirements for a DL. 22 years old and don't know what to do.

    - Saint Petersburg, FL

    While this charge may seem trivial, it is a criminal offense (second degree misdemeanor) that carries a potential...

  10. How much of settlement can I expect due to hitting unleashed dog causing motorcycle crash with soft tissue injuries.

    - North Vernon, IN

    As everyone has indicated, without all the facts about liability and your injuries it is just guess work. Please do...

  11. Is there an affordable way to protect intellectual property (for inventions/new products)?

    - New York, NY

    You are horribly misinformed regarding patent protection -- the "good old way" -- has not been a way to protect...

  12. I have a couple of old credit cards that got sold and resold showing mulitple times with amounts and purch dates. I have abuse.

    - Charlotte, NC

    It appears that there may be violations of various debt collection laws, which may or may not rise to the level of...

  13. How could I get on Insurance?

    - Morrisville, VT

    If your mental health issues effectively prevent you from engaging in substantial gainful activity, i.e., if you can't...

  14. My husband was arrested for ASLT FM/HM IMP BREATH/CIR in Texas. What do I need to do to have him transfer to a mental facility?

    - Arlington, TX

    I agree with the above answer. This is beyond your control.

  15. How much weight does the police report carry in court for a drug charge?

    - Haddonfield, NJ

    I agree with my colleague, the prosecutor will not accept your self-serving version of the events over the cop's...

  16. Will the other parties insurance reimburse me for my car?

    - Saginaw, MI

    No - his insurance will not reimburse you the full amount of your loss. The maximum amount you can recover from the...

  17. The car repair shop has had my car for a month I didn't get an estimate he wasn't there when I arrived with the car

    - Park Rapids, MN

    Hello. I myself would want to discuss the matter with you in further detail prior to providing specific legal advice....

  18. WHAT DOES THE "GF" mean in the charge 187 gf?

    - Sacramento, CA

    More info and a context may assist us in responding to your inquiry.

  19. Ive been married for 12 years, my name is not on deed what happens to me and my son

    - Warren, MI

    You should contact a probate attorney so complete and accurate facts can be obtained. Good Luck!

  20. My wife is trustee of a home that her father left to her brother. Can she rent the house to some one and send the proceeds 2 him

    - Thompson, CT

    No one can answer the questions you raised without reading the trust and knowing the status of the beneficiary both...

  21. My ex is willingly letting my son move to Arizona with me from Idaho with her. What do I need to do to become primary custodian?

    - Buckeye, AZ

    You can either stipulate to modify custody (known as parenting time) and child support while in Idaho and then relocate,...

  22. Recently arrested hoping for ARD

    - Doylestown, PA

    You should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney in Bucks County. He or she can tell you what the specific...

  23. Selling mom's home after death

    - Rochester, MI

    I agree with the original post. It may be worth your while to hire a local probate attorney to assist you. Sorry for...

  24. Rare-end collision, I hit someone but wasn't my fault, should i get sued?

    - Katy, TX

    The odds are that when you hit that spare tire you did some damage to the arms that holds it on. Hopefully that will...

  25. In NC, is it illegal to contact customers of another business to inform them of my business?

    - Mooresville, NC

    Situations like this can sometimes become very tricky based on how much access you had to the customer list. An...

  26. Can I relocate if I have joint custody

    - Peoria, AZ

    By relocating to Florida, it will be a lot harder for your ex to exercise his parenting time. As my colleagues...

  27. Can I Sue the federal prison if my brother died under their care?

    - Chicago, IL

    Yes, your family can sue if the proper care was delayed and caused his death. The medical records must be obtained and...

  28. How can a person be told to be finger printed without being arrested? lessor criminal mischief charge first time ever charge.

    - East Stroudsburg, PA

    The quick answer is yes. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor the complaint is generally sent by certified mail,...

  29. Georgia First Offender Act. "Non-Violent Felony"

    - Fayetteville, GA

    FOA's aren't expunged. They just aren't convictions. The fact that you were arrested and pled will always be visible...

  30. I slipped and fell down some wet stairs, but came back upstairs to my house instead of calling an ambulance, can i still sue?

    - Bronx, NY

    When did you seek medical attention? What were your injuries? What caused the stairs to be wet?

  31. Chances at a PBJ in Maryland for DWI?

    - Hunt Valley, MD

    Ultimately, sentencing depends on whether you were found guilty, your prior record, how serious these are in the courts...

  32. Is being charged with a crime a violation of probation?

    - Laurel, MD

    Just being charged with a crime is not necessarily a violation of probation. Your conditions probably require you to...

  33. Can ex boyfriend get custody by arguing that I'm interfering with his relationship with his unborn child?

    - Minneapolis, MN

    Hello. I am very sorry to learn of you and your baby's problems. I do urge you to seek attorney help right now, today....

  34. Can my 14 year old daughter be sued for slander if the statements she made can be proved true?

    - Gainesville, GA

    Slander is only actionable if the statements are false. If the statements are true, there is no slander. It is possible...

  35. Which attorney can help me with suing Walmart for defamation of character and wrongful termination?

    - Yonkers, NY

    I would start with an employment/labor law attorney. Most would give you an intial free first consult. They should be...

  36. What does "praecipe for appearance" mean ?

    - Horsham, PA

    A praecipe for appearance is just a formal notice to the court that an attorney is representing a particular party. Mr....

  37. Violation of first offender

    - Atlanta, GA

    Is the maximum sentence your owner concern? The judge could revoke your First Offender and/or add more probation and/...

  38. Best time to file a complaint - while the hiring process is taking place or after the hiring decision is made?

    - Atlanta, GA

    Complaint for what? Not getting interviewed or hired? There is no such legal right or entitlement. If you are trying...

  39. I heard that if me and my wife still make the payment on the house and one of us pass away .. The other is free of mortgage and

    - Miami, FL

    You were missguided. The surviving spouse still needs to make the payments on the property or the bank can foreclose.

  40. Can my landloard charge late fees of $20 a day on $1100 rent on the late charges after I pay rent portion?

    - Minneola, FL

    Your rent is late, until it is fully paid. If you do not fully pay the rent each period, you are actually in breach...

  41. I'm seeking advice on an injury I received from a major distillery tour in Kentucky.

    - Louisville, KY

    You need to talk to a Kentucky attorney to talk about your injury, to see if you have a case. But FIRST, if you need...

  42. Will a division of military retired pay be granted retroactively in a divorce?

    - Carrollton, MO

    You should seek out a local family law attorney that understands military pension division orders. Typically, the...

  43. Is it possible for a non-resident looking to invest in real estate to designate power of attorney to the holder of an F1 visa?

    - Watertown, MA

    Immigration status has nothing to do with contracts or legal agreements that you enter into. Enforcement however may be...

  44. Do I need to probate my Mother's will in Connecticut, I live in Mass. and am co-executrix with my sister who lived with Mom?

    - Attleboro, MA

    If your mother was a Connecticut resident or if the only asset of her estate was the real estate in Connecticut, then...

  45. Does Georgia have a computer that detects the owner of a vehicle with valid tags has an expired of no license?

    - Atlanta, GA

    Every tag is connected to a single car and every car is connected to an owner. So for example if the owner of the...

  46. Staph Infection was misdiagnosed monthly visits never once got it right 1 year later mrsa may 13 2013 lost everything

    - East Islip, NY

    This is certainly worth looking into. Contact an attorney to review the case in more detail. Best of luck and god...

  47. What can I do if My husband is threatening to take our newborn daughter out of state without my consent

    - Canton, OH

    Go to your local family courthouse and pick up a petition for custody form. I doubt you can actually go to court before...

  48. My deferred action case was denied and says i can't appeal it . Is there anything i can do???

    - Rialto, CA

    Hello. You need attorney assistance. I suspect there is evidence; the issue is you need help identifying and...

  49. Can sue over an oral business contract? He admited his debt, paid almost half already. I have sms, email and online chat proofs.

    - New York, NY

    You raise a lot of issues in your question. you would have to go to civil court to collect any sums owed to you by...

  50. I have a US Passport and I live abroad. I submitted a N-600K for my 3 kids in July 2012 at the Chicago filed office.

    - Chicago, IL

    Without looking at your immigrant file and copies of what you filed for your children it is not possible to determine...

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