Questions answered by Elizabeth de Bagara Steen

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This is a question for a CA attorney. Misdemeanor reduced to infraction: what to answer on state licensing application?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Federal guidelines clarifying the ways that a criminal background check can be used to limit employment changed recently, and that could be...

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What if I let my son go out of state to visit his father but he doesn't return him to me as agreed upon?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Under IC 31-21-5-6, Indiana might not have jurisdiction if your son is not present in Indiana and a proceeding to determine custody is started in...

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Is it legal to sleep in a van?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

I agree with Steven, and I wanted to add that you might want to look into discharging your debts in bankruptcy. (As long as they are not student...

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A friend works for a non-profit agency who recently was suspended for a week. They gave no reason and she is out a weeks pay.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Was your friend suspended soon after reporting the sexual assault? If so, she could have a claim of retaliation, depending on the circumstances. As...

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What type of attorney specializes in bringing a Lawsuit against a State Agency for having policies that abrogate one's Rights?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Representatives of the government are generally not required to advocate or mediate for citizens against state agencies or other branches of the...

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What happens if he doesn't reply to family services?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

He probably doesn't have a leg to stand on, but be careful to continue to cooperate with the investigation. The state will likely drop the...

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Open investigation with CPS. Meeting to be held Weds. Do I go?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

I know it seems unfair, but parents have to cooperate with the investigation even if the charges have no merit. CPS investigators can use a...

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Is there a way to find out if you were or being sued? What if I moved and a demand letter was sent to my old apartment?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Unfortunately, you will still be liable if notice of a suit is sent to an outdated address and that causes you to fail to appear in court in time...

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Can you use a tobacco company if their products aren't the accurate weight as stated on its label?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

I can't tell which state you live in, but generally a tobacco product that is determined to be in the stream of interstate commerce must comply...

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Can a trespass order against me be challenged in the court and how

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

I'm sorry the security officer was such a jerk. He had no right to demand your ID. I can't tell if the company just has an internal order saying...

Elizabeth de Bagara Steen's Answers (65)

This is a question for a CA attorney. Misdemeanor reduced to infraction: what to answer on state licensing application?

What if I let my son go out of state to visit his father but he doesn't return him to me as agreed upon?

Is it legal to sleep in a van?

A friend works for a non-profit agency who recently was suspended for a week. They gave no reason and she is out a weeks pay.

What type of attorney specializes in bringing a Lawsuit against a State Agency for having policies that abrogate one's Rights?

What happens if he doesn't reply to family services?

Open investigation with CPS. Meeting to be held Weds. Do I go?

Is there a way to find out if you were or being sued? What if I moved and a demand letter was sent to my old apartment?

Can you use a tobacco company if their products aren't the accurate weight as stated on its label?

Can a trespass order against me be challenged in the court and how