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Q: Can my income tax be withheld for New Mexico instead of California under G.C. 1170.5?
I am a resident of New Mexico, and I work as a state employee in California. I pay a mortgage and utilities in New Mexico and have been working in California for one year and four months. Under the reciprocity provisions of G.C. 1170.5 in California, do I qualify to have my income taxes withheld... View More 
Phillip Todd Zagotti
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
Hi There,
§ 1170.5 is a payroll deduction provision, not a taxing jurisdiction rule, and it does not move your wages out of California's tax base.
Compensation is sourced to where the services are performed, so a nonresident working in California owes California tax on those... View More
Q: Does my child count towards household income for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan?
I am in the planning stages of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan. I need to know if my one-year-old child counts as part of the household income calculation. Currently, my child receives no specific sources of income or benefits. I'm trying to understand what my income needs to be to... View More
Edward Gudeman
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
Bankruptcy administration procedures dictate that dependent children residing in the household are counted to establish the total household size.
While the Bankruptcy Code does not explicitly define "household" within this specific form context, historical Michigan jurisprudence... View More
Q: How to address estate misappropriation in Michigan?
I believe that my brother has misappropriated the entire estate and land, including all financial assets. I have gathered the entire file and conducted my own research on the matter. What legal steps can I take in Michigan to address this issue and possibly reclaim the assets?
Edward Gudeman
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
To reclaim the misappropriated assets, you must file a detailed petition in the Michigan probate court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over these estate administration disputes. Depending on whether your brother acted as an estate personal representative or a trustee, you can petition the court... View More
Q: Am I at risk for defamation lawsuits with a poker blacklist site?
I am planning to create an online poker community blacklist website where members can report instances of cheating, complete with descriptions and potentially images and names of the individuals involved. I've implemented guidelines to ensure reports are factual, requiring personal witness... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
A Washington attorney who works with defamation law could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the short answer is that there is no guaranteed measure that could protect from claims of libel or slander. With defamation... View More
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Q: What steps should we take if my gf missed her surrender for a sentence in Indiana?
My girlfriend, who is 54 years old and a talented dog groomer, was supposed to start a sentence of 6 months in Hendricks County Jail followed by 6 months of work release. Unfortunately, she was unable to turn herself in the next day after sentencing due to having her car and our dog with her, and... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2026
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answered on Aug 30, 2026
It is important that you understand that nothing in your question is relevant except that she missed her surrender date. That caused a warrant to be issued, which warrant officers will actively serve. She MUST surrender herself ASAP. If the agreement for Work Release was part of a plea... View More
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