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Q: Can I take legal action against a Houston store for defamation and data breach?
I am seeking legal advice in Texas for a defamation case. In July 2024, a store in Houston gave out my personal information, including a picture of me and my license plate number, to a customer. This customer then posted the information online to humiliate me after a disagreement at the store.... View More 
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 30, 2026
answered on Jun 30, 2026
The statute of limitations on a defamation case in Texas is one year, not two. I know of no attorney who would take such a case on a contingency fee. More than nominal damages are extremely difficult to prove in a case such as your. A third or 40% of $1 isn't enough for the quantity of work... View More
Q: What can I do about a harassment charge in New York affecting my job prospects?
I have been sent a notice to appear for a harassment in the second-degree charge in Suffolk County's first district court, New York. I've been told I could face up to 15 days in jail, which might affect my job prospects. The alleged incident involved the complainant's son running... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jun 30, 2026
answered on Jun 30, 2026
I am a New York attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
Take this seriously, but here is the reassuring part first: harassment in the second degree in New York is a violation, not a crime, and that distinction matters a great deal for your job prospects, because a violation is... View More
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Q: What protections do I have in an Arizona divorce after 27 years as a housewife, regarding property and custody?
I live in Arizona and have been a housewife throughout my 27-year marriage. My husband now wants a divorce. He has been threatening to take everything from me. Recently, he took my name off our shared bank account, took away my car, and locked the gates so I can't leave the house. We own two... View More
Mike Branum
answered on Jun 30, 2026
answered on Jun 30, 2026
https://www.azcourts.gov/familylaw - The Arizona Courts self-help website is going to be your friend. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can also get some useful feedback from one of the free AI platforms. If you choose to use AI, make sure you tell it in your prompts that you are representing... View More
Q: Can a will override co-ownership rights in Texas?
I have been listed as a co-owner of a property in Texas since 1998. Following my ex-husband's passing, I discovered he willed the property to his new wife and two children, despite my involvement. I have been informed there might have been a prenuptial agreement, and she claims to have a deed.... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 30, 2026
answered on Jun 30, 2026
As a legal co-owner of the home, you have the same right to possession and access as she does if she inherited, or was deeded, your ex-husband's interest in the home.
You probably should get a certified copy of the deed and your divorce decree reflecting that you retain co-ownership... View More
Q: Can a will override co-ownership rights in Texas?
I have been listed as a co-owner of a property in Texas since 1998. Following my ex-husband's passing, I discovered he willed the property to his new wife and two children, despite my involvement. I have been informed there might have been a prenuptial agreement, and she claims to have a deed.... View More
Sharita Blacknall
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
No. A will cannot give away your ownership interest in Texas real property.
If you are still listed as a co-owner on the deed and you never signed a deed transferring your interest, your ex-husband’s will did not transfer your share to his new wife or children. His will could only... View More
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