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Uncle adopt international nephew

James's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

Hi, The answer to your question as Counselor Howard points out is complex and the likelihood of your achieving your goals is difficult to access...

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When I am 18 can I sign transfer papers on my own and move

James's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Hi, It is unfortunate you and your dad have been fighting. You have not provided enough facts regarding the paperwork you are referring to. Be...

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Can you sue an adoption agency for mixing up paperwork and reuniting a child with the wrong parents?

James's answer | Answered on September 09, 2013

Hi, Generally, in order to recover for an injury caused by another you need to prove; 1) They owed you a duty; 2) they failed to act according to...

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Can you move with an aunt when you're 17?

James's answer | Answered on September 06, 2013

Hi, I know it may at times seem hard to make new friends at a new school but you are at a time in your life when you are becoming an adult and this...

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If there is a profit from a lawsuit, and the recipient is on Medicaid, does the profit go right back to the nursing home?

James's answer | Answered on September 04, 2013

Hi, It is unclear from your post if you have an attorney for the lawsuit but if you don't get one right away. Then you should direct your all you...

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I need to find a Lawyer for our problem with our caregiver that is suing our special needs son for injuring her back.

James's answer | Answered on September 04, 2013

Hi, It is unfortunate to hear of your situation. Contact your insurance broker(s) and/or your workers compensation insurance carrier and your home...

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I Have a Brother who is in the Hospital, our Mother needs to get emergency Guardianship of him, because he is incapacitated.

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

Hi, I agree with Counselors Friedman and Pippen, You should use the search function here on Avvo.com to find an attorney for your mom to seek...

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How can I protect my elderly mother from her untrustworthy adult grandchild who wants to move in or move close by?

James's answer | Answered on August 25, 2013

Hi, You could invite Mom to visit you for a while. You would have the ability to completely protect her and you would have the added benefit of...

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Gift deed house in NC = no fear of medicaid recapture?

James's answer | Answered on August 24, 2013

Hi, I agree with Counselor Herman-Giddens. You should contact Counselor Herman-Giddens to see if he would agree to accept you as a client or you...

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SSI & Medicaid - Does a 24 year FL resident need to apply for SSI first to get Medicaid?

James's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

Hi, I agree with the fine answers to your question but wanted to encourage you to consider Counselor Dugan's fine point that you would do well to...

James Gregory LasCola's Answers (613)

Uncle adopt international nephew

When I am 18 can I sign transfer papers on my own and move

Can you sue an adoption agency for mixing up paperwork and reuniting a child with the wrong parents?

Can you move with an aunt when you're 17?

If there is a profit from a lawsuit, and the recipient is on Medicaid, does the profit go right back to the nursing home?

I need to find a Lawyer for our problem with our caregiver that is suing our special needs son for injuring her back.

I Have a Brother who is in the Hospital, our Mother needs to get emergency Guardianship of him, because he is incapacitated.

How can I protect my elderly mother from her untrustworthy adult grandchild who wants to move in or move close by?

Gift deed house in NC = no fear of medicaid recapture?

SSI & Medicaid - Does a 24 year FL resident need to apply for SSI first to get Medicaid?