Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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If I have a POA on my niece can she be considered immediate family and could I qualify for FMLA?

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. These...

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I have accrued vac/sick time my need to use family leave act do I need to use accrued time first??

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

You do not have to use accrued time or sick leave at all. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to all public agencies, all public and private...

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Family Medical Leave act

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

Under the Family Medical Leave Act they may be wrong depending on their size and the number of hours you have actually worked. FMLA applies to all...

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Where can i go to file a petition in family court

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

You go to the clerk of the court and file it. This answer seems so obvious I may be missing your true question. If I have misunderstood please...

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Once a murder case has been dismiss for lack of evidence, how can the victims family presue to have the case re-open and worked

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

A dismissal before jeopardy has attached (that is before a trial has started) does not prevent the prosecutor from re-opening then case as long as...

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How about a stun gun like the police use..

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

My state, CA, has specific legislation prohibiting a convicted felon from carrying a stun gun. See CA PC § 12650. I bet GA does too.

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In the event of my death, who gets custody of the kids?

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

Is your death imminent? If not you have time to consult a family lawyer in your state about this problem. Under normal circumstances when you die...

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I am being chraged with conspiracy to distribute small amounts of meth... In a large Federal Indictment.

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

You can best help yourself in this situation by cooperating with your federal public defender and keeping the details of your case off a public...

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My fiance may have fathered another woman's child. If it is true, what will happen to our family financially?

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

In most states if your companion fathered a child with another woman he can indeed be nailed for child support. Of course it is a long road from...

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Is it conflict of interest to have lawyer who represented family to be hired by ex?

John's answer | Answered on July 11, 2009

It is a conflict of interest unless the lawyer has the informed written consent of the former and present client. Complaint to your state bar...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

If I have a POA on my niece can she be considered immediate family and could I qualify for FMLA?

I have accrued vac/sick time my need to use family leave act do I need to use accrued time first??

Family Medical Leave act

Where can i go to file a petition in family court

Once a murder case has been dismiss for lack of evidence, how can the victims family presue to have the case re-open and worked

How about a stun gun like the police use..

In the event of my death, who gets custody of the kids?

I am being chraged with conspiracy to distribute small amounts of meth... In a large Federal Indictment.

My fiance may have fathered another woman's child. If it is true, what will happen to our family financially?

Is it conflict of interest to have lawyer who represented family to be hired by ex?