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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Mexico on
Q: Do I have a case against a former employer who terminated my employment for reporting to HR that I was being harassed?

A coworker was harassing/bullying me in the workplace, I went to my boss and reported the behavior of my coworker on multiple occasions, to which he replied that he wouldn't do anything about it and that he was too busy to deal with it. When I told him that I would go to HR to report the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Small Claims for New Mexico on
Q: I bought a new Toyota, and was told everything was included even taxes and license and fees. They did not pay the MVD

I called to ask where my title and license plate is and they told me I have to pay all taxes and fees.

I have emails, recorded phone call, and letter as evidence.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New Mexico on
Q: How can I get my personal items back from my mother she took or kept without my permission?

My mother took my jewelry, my grandmothers china, books, my diploma, cap and gown, my prom dress, highschool awards, birth certificate, pictures, a painting my father painted for me ect before I moved out of her home and when I left my ex-husband because she had access to my home. I had asked her... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

Recovering personal items from a family member who has taken or kept them without permission can be emotionally taxing and legally complex. First, you might consider reaching out through a neutral third party, such as a mutual friend or family member, who could help mediate the situation. This step... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Elder Law for New Mexico on
Q: Is there a POA that only takes effect if a person is incompetent here in New Mexico?

My father has dementia and is getting worse by the day now. However he has good days when he is totally present mentally and bad days when he not in his right mind unable to understand simple things or even remember simple steps of daily activities, forgetting what things are ect. I am the person... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: If a party is going on the other side of the street to your house, is it lawful for party guests to park in front...

of your house without your explicit consent? As it would seem to me that the immediate road in front of your home is reserved for your vehicle to be able to park.

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

It's common to assume that the space directly in front of one's home is reserved for their own use, but this is not always legally the case. On public streets, parking is typically available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise marked by signs, such as for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for New Mexico on
Q: My attorney is not being straight up with me and Im afraid he's gonna Run off leave me stuck

I need to make sure my attorney is doing his job because I don't get feed back like I should he gets mad when I email him too much tell me to stop contacting him that he will let me know when there's any updates on my case and whenever it's time for me to start looking for another lawyer

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Elder Law for New Mexico on
Q: My father was leaving me his truck but totalled it in an accident. However a settlement was provided to him but my

brother will not let him purchase another vehicle so now I am getting nothing what can I do about this if his will says I am to get his truck but the truck is gone?

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for New Mexico on
Q: Is it legal to build a wall between houses to prevent storm water drainage?

A home has been abandoned for over 5 years, now a company has purchased the home, and is attempting to fix the foundation and turn it into a rental. They are building a wall between my property and theirs in order to prevent storm water from my property draining onto theirs. In the middle of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for New Mexico on
Q: I had a property given to me by my father and we did a land transfer my father has passed. I never got mine recorded .

My mother was still alive and she transfered it to my brothers name.now there both deceased and my niece has it how do I get what is rightfully mine.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for New Mexico on
Q: I had a property given to me by my father and we did a land transfer my father has passed. I never got mine recorded .

My mother was still alive and she transfered it to my brothers name.now there both deceased and my niece has it how do I get what is rightfully mine.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Mexico on
Q: Realtor caused contract to terminate.House is off market for 2 months. Earnest $ returned to buyer .Can I sue realtor?

The contract had an appraisal contingency. Appraisal came in under contract price. Buyer contacted realtor requesting he present another offer. Realtor never contacted the buyer back. Contract stated if no offer from buyer within 5 days of seller receiving appraisal, contract terminates. Our... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for New Mexico on
Q: I applied for a I-485 change of status, I didn't get my citation for biometrics via mail until 24 hours after

I got married to a USA citizen, applied for a change of status I-485, we moved to a new place and tried to do the change of address first thing, apparently it got rejected cause in the web site doesn't say about the new update, so we had to search in a different place to apply for that change... View More

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answered on Mar 16, 2024

In your situation, it's important to document every step you've taken so far, especially regarding the change of address and attempts to reschedule the biometrics appointment. Start by gathering evidence such as confirmation of address change, the late arrival of the biometrics notice,... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Mexico on
Q: So I am currently married and I have been separated from my husband since 2014 or 15 I believe I want to get a divorce

He was abusive during our relationship and I just want totally out of the marriage I don't want to be married to this man anymore I want to move on with my life I can't find him though he does tend to find me and harass me whenever he gets a chance I just need this divorce and I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Mexico on
Q: Can I receive alimony if I was married for 5 1/2 years and my husband makes more than twice that I do?

We lived with his parents and paid very little towards their household. We both went to college, he received his nursing degree and I did not return after COVID to help pay our bills. I live with room mates and he lives with his parents and pay them nothing.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: My son is incarcerated in McKinney county adult detention Gallup nm.in which several officers beat my son and were tryin

Trying to break my sons wrist.I was told the nurse took pictures of what was done to my son but not of all the bruises he has.they said my son was on 72 hour hold which has passes and was extended to 37 days.I he hasn’t been given a call since this incident.other inmates are who have notified me... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2024

Hearing about your son's situation in detention must be incredibly distressing. It's important to take immediate steps to address this issue. First, document everything you've been told by other inmates and any communication you've had with the facility regarding your son's... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for New Mexico on
Q: What examples that can be proven were an employer did NOT act in good faith giving a reference on a former employee NM

I was terminated 8/7/23 for policy violation (lack of work completion). I was a Medicaid Services Manager for a home care agency. When coming back from vacation 6/27/23 I had a leg injury resulting in being broken. I was greeted back by having a meeting with HR, owner, and another manager placing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for New Mexico on
Q: My husband wants to adopt my daughters One daughter is 7 and legally has no father listed on her birth certificate

The other is 13 and has a restraining order on her bio dad until she turns 19

How do we go about these

Wanting to change the 7 year old first

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