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  1. Can I really be sued for racism for this stupid accusation?

    - Baltimore, MD

    Unfortunately, people can go to court and file a lawsuit against anyone for virtually any reason. However, whether or...

  2. I had my debts discharged in bankruptcy court last year, but wages are just now being garnished.

    - Macon, GA

    It sounds like you made the worst mistake you could make - filing a pro se bankruptcy. It is very clear under...

  3. Can an unwed father get custody and/or visitation after being convicted of DV related felony assault2 w/weapon against the mom?

    - Seattle, WA

    Under RCW 26.09.191, he ca get visitation, but it would be supervised.

  4. CA Prop 58 question: Property was reassessed even though transfer occurred between parent & child. How do we correct discrepancy

    - Lakewood, CA

    The exemption is not transfers between parents and children its transfers from parents to children. In addition, you...

  5. I have sole legal and physical custody of my daughter, can I move and not have to inform the father of the address?

    - Princess Anne, MD

    Normally the person with sole legal and sole physical custody can move from the state without asking permission from...

  6. Am I prohibited from duplicating a letter from the HOA President to me to share with the HOA?

    - Glendale, CA

    Unless you have some confidential relationship with the HOA President or some non-disclosure agreement with him, there...

  7. California Community Property

    - San Jose, CA

    This is not a legal question. You would be better off posing this question to a banker or mortgage broker.

  8. My child isn't my (now ex) husbands but she was born when we were married, would he still have rights to her?

    - Princess Anne, MD

    Normally, states presume that a child born during marriage is the child of the mother and father if the mother and...

  9. My brother and I are named as successor co-trustees to my parents trust. If one parent dies what are our duties?

    - Burbank, CA

    Ms Meagher-Leonard is correct. The bigger issue is that it sound like everything went to your mom's trust, which would...

  10. How do I secure a payment plan and/or offset of awarded fees vs. owed childcare expenses for a recent court order?

    - San Francisco, CA

    Presumably the court and the atty know about your financial condition, likely due to disclosures you had to make in the...

  11. Can I be sued for an alleged car park incident with no witnesses?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    measure how high up from the ground his dent is. then compare to the rear of your car and see if the dent matches up to...

  12. Assylum officer said to me goodluck at the end of the interview,what does it mean?

    - Tacoma, WA

    Means absolutely nothing. He or she will make their report of your interview, and his/her recommendation of either...

  13. My brother was caught with drugs in his friends car he got charged with possesion and sales was realeased asked to do awp a work

    - Stockton, CA

    I have edited the practice area for this question. I am sorry about your situation but this is clearly an immigration...

  14. I am the trustee of my grandmothers estate. can i legally have my husband removed off of the estate?

    - Ukiah, CA

    This is a question you probably should deal with in family court. Your status as "trustee" of the family home under...

  15. Will my completion of pretrial diversion for a petty theft misdemeanor be shown on my employment background check?

    - San Jose, CA

    First, you really speak with the attorney who handled your case directly as he/she would have the best information on...

  16. RFE for I-751 application, financial records and residence

    - San Diego, CA

    Once you answer to a RFE, it takes at least one month before you hear from uscis (often 3 to 6 months depending on the...

  17. What should I put for questions 14 and 15 of I-130?

    - Duncan, OK

    Your question is not entirely clear. You should never put false information on any forms, and no ethical lawyer would...

  18. Enforcing vacation of willed premises

    - Seattle, WA

    You can seek a restraining order. This is really a property question not probate or Will.

  19. Failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted!

    - Cincinnati, OH

    The context is unclear. However, assuming this is a civil/commercial dispute between private parties, a motion to...

  20. What does the following statement in a will mean ? I leave to my children, ( children's names ) , or survivor(s), equally.

    - Washington, DC

    Generally that is designating a class and only that class inherits. If there are 3 than three shares if one...

  21. Who can be a witness for a living will

    - Doylestown, PA

    I think the rule you are thinking of is a notary. As long as the person does not have an interest in the will they can...

  22. Should I pay the demand letter? Are criminal charges being pressed?

    - Everett, WA

    First, don't say any more about the case on this site or any other online site, or to anyone except a lawyer with whom...

  23. If H1B not picked by lottery what other options can my employer do to continue to employ me? On last OPT right now working.

    - San Diego, CA

    Maybe an O1 visa if you have extraordinary abilities.

  24. I was told that I was a beneficiary on my fathers life insurance. .I never received my money; not even the check my uncle sent

    - Newnan, GA

    Call the insurance company, and they will tell you if you are the beneficiary. I only handle life insurance delays and...

  25. Can I become a permanent resident or get citizenship by marrying my girlfriend ? after being deported

    - Laredo, TX

    I agree with Mr. Behar that a local attorney will be the best route. The bottom line is that you may get married in...

  26. I live i tx,recently divorced (30)days, have been living with a girl in mexico during that time,how soon can i petition a i-130

    - Del Rio, TX

    Per the state of Texas you are able to marry thirty (30) days after your divorce. You can file the I-130 right after...

  27. TWO INSURANCE COMPANIES COVERING THE SAME VEHICLE. MAY I COLLECT FROM BOTH?

    - Scottsboro, AL

    It would be nice if that was the case - but sorry, NO

  28. On 3/2 I fell and broke my ankle 3 places inside a home on Fripp Is in SC. Can I sue the homeowner insurance for medical bills?

    - Beaufort, SC

    consult a local personal injury attorney - the attorney will be able to investigate the claim & pursue the matter with...

  29. Is life insurance of deceased considered as inheritance

    - Alexandria, VA

    It passes outside the estate and not taxed. I only handle life insurance delays and denials.

  30. I was married to a famous man, there is a movie that is in the process and they are using his likeness. If they use my likeness

    - Temecula, CA

    Generally not unless there is more to it than that. Privacy rights are inversely proportional to celebrity and fame,...

  31. I will try to keep this simple. A life insurance company divulged beneficiary name (me) and amount $600K to people not

    - Plano, TX

    They would need a valid claim if you are the beneficiary, and without it, I don't see an interpleader.

  32. What steps should I take to stop a eviction in 6 days?

    - Brooklyn, NY

    Clearly you have no idea what is going on and need representation. The John Doe and Jane Doe most likely is meant to be...

  33. How can siblings find out what power was given to other sibling, in power of attorney, and what kind it is?

    - Eugene, OR

    If mom has capacity she can revoke the power of attorney. If mom does not have capacity and you think sister is...

  34. Buying software from an educational institution under a GPL

    - 94122

    Likely, the University is taking the position that the software is NOT under GPL and NO, the University is unlikely to...

  35. Our insurance company denied some of my daughter's speech therapy last year, and now the hospital is grossly overcharging us.

    - Cedar Park, TX

    Have a local lawyer negotiate the bill down.

  36. Am I allowed to access to my deceased mother's W2 that she never received?

    - Pittsburgh, PA

    POA is meaningless following death. As far as executor, just because you are named in the will does not make you...

  37. I pressed charges on my boyfriend for breaking my phone he got crimnial mischief can i drop the charges

    - Pearland, TX

    I agree with the two previous answers. However, if you do not wish to go forward with the case, it could be a factor...

  38. Received violation 39: 6b 2 no insurance in nj but i do have insurance just didnt have the updated form with me. what to do?

    - Teaneck, NJ

    Spend a couple hundred bucks for a local traffic court lawyer in your city to resolve it.

  39. Franchise Pizza restaurant delivery driver crashes car into me. What type of insurance will the biz have to cover loss?The Corp?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    I agree with my colleagues and it sounds like you have a good case based in the very limited information you've...

  40. What is the consequense to apply for a Fire & Casualty license at the California Department of Insurance using a fake ssn?

    - Los Angeles, CA

    Fraud is serious. Retain a local criminal lawyer to resolve.

  41. My sister had a car accident about 2 years ago.. Her fault and she had no insurance

    - Phoenix, AZ

    Absolutely retain an attorney - it will save you lots of money in the long run. Attorneys are trained to handle this...

  42. Can I get work authorization based on my spouse's one year OPT EAD?

    - Round Rock, TX

    No. Sorry.

  43. I don't know the who the biological father of my son is... will they take away my child's health insurance?

    - Cordova, TN

    A local PI can likely locate him.

  44. Are accounts with designated beneficiaries part of an estate?

    - Luling, LA

    Accounts for which there are beneficiary designations are probate substitutes and not part of the probate estate.

  45. Can I sue my surgeon, I had to have the same surgery 9 months later

    - Seattle, WA

    Gather all your records & consult a WA med-malpractice attorney - most offer free consultations. Can locate an attorney...

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