We live in Alabama for 116 days are we able to say we are common law married?

There is not a prescribed number of days to be considered married under common law. However there are a few requirements: Both persons must...

Am I able to sue the hospital if a nurse went against the hipaa act she told someone that i didnt approve to get my information

I agree. HIPAA does not give an individual a private right of action, or in other words, a right to sue. But you can file a complaint with the...

Can a divorce be granted if spouse leaves the state

If he has already been served with the papers, then the divorce should be able to proceed. If he's left the state without having been served,...

I'm a male, divorced in Wisconsin. My ex-wife is paying me monthly support. If I remarry payments stop per the divorce decree.

The court will not monitor your marriage status. You will need to tell your ex-wife if you get married again. What will happen if you remarry,...

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Looking to get Custody of 4 Cousins in Florida, the mother will sign over, the father has abandoned them, where do I start?

You should find a family law attorney in your area who is familiar with dependency actions to obtain custody. You could also go to your local...

Can a doctor get my medical records from another doctor without my permission!!!

If the doctor needed the records for your treatment, then there's no violation of HIPAA.

Served for ER medical bill and wasn't given a chance to discuss/negotiate bill. Prefer not to go to court. What should I do?

Be sure to document all your contacts with the hospital. Keep trying the hospital. You can also contact the attorney and see if you can negotiate...

Can a deadbeat bio parent petition for custody of a minor child if the custodial parent dies with a Will appointing a guardian?

This is tough, but two things come to mind: talk with your lawyer and make sure that your friend is named conservator of your child's inheritance. ...

How do I get my dead grandparents birth certificates my dad there son is dead also so how do I

I agree - all you have to do is state on the health department request form that you have a legititmate purpose for obtaining these records. ...

Beneficiary of a savings account

I agree that the money may have been turned over to the State Treasurer's Office as unclaimed property. You can easily check by going to the Money...