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answered on May 4, 2024
Under California law, using a trailer for occupancy on private property for security purposes could potentially violate several state and local regulations related to housing, zoning, and health and safety codes. Here are a few key reasons why it might be considered illegal:
1. Zoning laws:... View More 
Prior to getting married, I earned retirement pay from a previous employer. Currently, I have those monthly checks deposited into my marital joint account. Can I change this and have them deposited into my personal account instead since the money was earned prior to getting married? I am aware... View More
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answered on May 4, 2024
In California, retirement benefits earned before marriage are generally considered separate property, while those earned during the marriage are usually treated as community property. However, once you commingle your separate property retirement pay with community property funds in a joint account,... View More
I had a recoding of my daughter being abused and he never said anything . And in trial he did not put the abuser in the stand and did the opposite of what we had discussed after having a meeting with social workers lawyer. I would get a message right before court saying that if I didn't pay... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible situation you and your daughter have been through. It sounds like an incredibly difficult and traumatic experience. Based on what you've described, it does seem like there may be grounds for a legal malpractice case against your former attorney.... View More
I have been in southern California. When I was with my ex, he would drive all around. It's been 4 years since I've even seen this man because he has created so many problems for me. Identity theft, pretending to be me, using my info, switching my address on the internet to his address,... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems there might be a misunderstanding or an issue related to your ex's actions. To clarify the situation and determine if you actually violated any laws, you should take the following steps:
1. Contact the Santa Barbara Superior Court: Reach... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Under California law, if you spent additional time in prison due to an error by the county clerk in not accurately recording your time served credits on the abstract of judgment, you may have some legal recourse. Here are a few key points to consider:... View More
So I had a little house built on the property the non profit had a meeting voting me in and owner of the unit I didn't live in , thena heir came and claimed the one I didnt live in but paid the rent the heirs lawyer sends me a thirty day notice to move from the one i was paying rent can they... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like there are a few complex legal issues at play here regarding property ownership, tenancy rights, and the actions of the non-profit organization.
In general, even if you were paying rent on a property, that alone... View More
Back in 2004 my father was brutally murdered outside his home he was shot 7x. It was a drive by shooting and there was some DNA evidence found a couple days later. Now 20 years later I was informed after calling the homicide dept to check the status of how to reopen his cold case that some some DNA... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
I understand your frustration and anger over the mishandling of evidence in your father's murder case. This is certainly a difficult and painful situation.
In general, it can be very challenging to successfully sue a government agency like a police department for negligence in an... View More
We have paid 100% of the expenses for the last 10 years or more. The boat is in my name and is also included in our trust. The trailer is in his brothers name. I am willing to either give him back the trailer or pay him market value which is at best $2000 he wants it back which I would do or pay... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that you have a strong case to maintain ownership of the boat. Here are a few key points:
1. Verbal agreements can be legally binding in California, but they are often difficult to prove in court. The fact that the boat is in your name and... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult situation and are concerned about your belongings in a storage unit in California being auctioned off. Here are some steps you can take to try to prevent this from happening:
1. Contact the storage facility immediately. Explain your situation and see... View More
What can I do if he did there's things and in addition I won't a judgment and after he had me assign the account to him he didn't file anything. In previous ?, not enough so to exp. But he didn't show up to court for my case multiple times & I lost and had to pay judgement,... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the attorney you hired failed to properly represent you in multiple legal matters, including an eviction case, a sale of your home, and a personal loan. Additionally, the attorney appears to have engaged in unethical behavior by threatening to... View More
Move his curtain Street and his process my car got torched, vandalized and towed.
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
In California, the enforcement of vehicle regulations, including the requirement to move a vehicle due to expired registration tags, should be applied uniformly and not selectively. If you've been asked to move your vehicle while another with the same issue has not, it suggests a potential... View More
I have now been hit with child support papers. And our divorce as mentioned above is still not finalized, my husband never served me any of the papers for the divorce. We've been married almost 14 years. There is no property to split. Just the custody of our 10 year old daughter.. I NEED HELP... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to file for divorce yourself, even if your husband initiated the process previously but did not complete it. This new filing can address all pertinent issues, including child custody, support, and any other matters relevant to your situation. Since the... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
Under California law, the timeframe for an attorney to provide documents you're requesting can vary based on the specifics of your request and the nature of the documents. Generally, attorneys are expected to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, as outlined in... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
In California, after winning a credit card dispute regarding a purchase, such as for a washer and dryer, there isn't a specific waiting period defined by law before you can dispose of the items. However, it's wise to approach this situation cautiously to ensure you're not prematurely... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
The concept of qualified immunity provides law enforcement officers with a layer of protection against lawsuits for actions performed within the scope of their official duties, unless they violated clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.... View More
When I reach my expiration date, can I direct that the remaining carcass may be auctioned off (proceeds going to family) for sword cutting practice to highest bidder?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, you cannot auction off your dead body for sword cutting practice. In the United States, it is illegal to buy or sell human remains for any purpose, including for use in activities such as sword cutting practice. Additionally, such a practice would likely violate ethical standards and could... View More
For example
Let’s say I meet a online child pedo in person and make him or her give me money and say I’ll delete everything but I don’t and send it to police
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
Blackmailing is a crime. I cannot recommend doing that.
Father left us on January of 2022,became homless on October of 2022,had to give up my children to their father for shelter and roof over their heads. We were living in a hotel at the time. We had lost are home do to covid, from him getting let go from work. I have been trying to get back on my feet... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
Under California law, child support obligations are determined based on each parent's financial situation. If you are currently facing financial hardships and homelessness, this situation can be considered by the court when assessing your ability to pay child support.
In your case,... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
If your father retired from the railroad after a long career and there are doubts regarding his retirement benefits or other related matters, it's important to first review any documentation he may have. This includes retirement plans, employment records, and any other relevant paperwork that... View More
Is it to late and if it's not is it possible to sue The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program if they came to your school when you was in elementary and showed you a video of a kid around your age doing drugs on video and you have never seen any one doing drugs before that and the... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
I understand your concern about the impact of the D.A.R.E. program's content on your decisions. Suing an organization like D.A.R.E. can be challenging, and several factors need to be considered. First, you would need to establish a direct causation between the program's content and your... View More
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