Questions answered by James Lee Gaines

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If a witness openly believes in God, would it be ok to ask permission to swear the witness in using the Bible?

James's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

Alaska judges dislike courtroom theatrics. Stick to the facts, simple and straight forward.

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Do i need to pay my employer.

James's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

I'll part company a bit and say it depends entirely upon your employment contract. Without further facts it's hard to say for sure. That said,...

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My home is paid off. Can I add my two sons on the deed with or without my name to avoid probate upon my death.? Thank you...!

James's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

As long as your name is on the deed you will have an interest that must be probated, given that you do not have a trust. You may certainly deed...

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Jail and heavy fine for driving alone with only an instruction permit?

James's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

The OWL court is actually good news. They will work with you to get your driver's license. While nothing is guaranteed, it is highly unlikely you...

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I am looking for an attorney willing to help in an Alaska sentencing.

James's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

You should contact Alaska Legal Services, a pro bono organization. You can also contact the bar association and ask them to advertise the pro bono...

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Can I sue my landlord if my hand gets infected?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

If someone purposely tampered with your property you may bring a lawsuit. Anyone else harmed may also bring a lawsuit. In order to prevail you...

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If a piece of property is bought before marriage but paid off during the marriage is the property community property

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

The act of recording a document does not make the document more or less legal. Recording provides notice to the world about the ownership or other...

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A random person took a photo of my license plate number. I asked that they delete it. Any law that said they don't have to?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Your question is backwards: is there a law that says they must? The answer in all probability is no. While it is suspicious and perhaps rude,...

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Is there anyway around this please help!

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

This message was posted in Wasilla, AK. If this is indeed a TX case, you may wish to repost to ensure that Texas attorneys will review the...

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I have been married for under two years and have a small business, if we got a divorce, what all would she be entitled to

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Judges have extraordinary wide discretion when determining marital property settlement in a divorce case. In Alaska, all property, both separate...

James Lee Gaines's Answers (412)

If a witness openly believes in God, would it be ok to ask permission to swear the witness in using the Bible?

Do i need to pay my employer.

My home is paid off. Can I add my two sons on the deed with or without my name to avoid probate upon my death.? Thank you...!

Jail and heavy fine for driving alone with only an instruction permit?

I am looking for an attorney willing to help in an Alaska sentencing.

Can I sue my landlord if my hand gets infected?

If a piece of property is bought before marriage but paid off during the marriage is the property community property

A random person took a photo of my license plate number. I asked that they delete it. Any law that said they don't have to?

Is there anyway around this please help!

I have been married for under two years and have a small business, if we got a divorce, what all would she be entitled to