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Q: Can an HOA hold elections without nominations?
Can an HOA Board in Sarasota, Florida, hold elections for Board members without providing a slate of candidates or requesting nominations from residents? For the past 18 years, the Board has requested nominations and provided a list of candidates. Although information on meetings was given,... View More 
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Jul 2, 2026
answered on Jul 2, 2026
It depends on what you mean by the usual process. The condo association is required to send out a 60-day notice that includes advising unit owners how to submit their names for candidacy. Then the association is required to send out a second notice 30 days before the election that includes the... View More
Q: Are disability and retirement payments from a trust fund separate income in CA?
I am seeking clarification on how to classify income from an Arizona state long-term disability program trust fund in terms of separate versus marital property under California law. An employee stopped working due to a qualifying disability in Arizona, receiving disability payments and service... View More
Tobie B. Waxman
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
You are confusing different issues. The payments are "income" that can be used to calculate spousal (and/or child) support. A retirement account is property, but payments made from that account are considered income for purposes of calculating support. I'm going to assume the... View More
Q: Will a 30-year-old domestic violence misdemeanor affect gun purchase in Georgia?
I had a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence 30 years ago, where I slapped my ex-husband in self-defense as he was choking me. Since then, I haven't had any other legal issues, and my ex is now serving a life sentence for child molestation. Will this old misdemeanor affect my ability to... View More
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Brandon Alexander Thomas
answered on Jul 2, 2026
answered on Jul 2, 2026
If you have a battery family violence conviction you cannot own a firearm under federal law because you are considered a "prohibited person." If you get caught with a firearm, you can face state and federal charges. However, if that was your only offense, you can hire an attorney to file... View More
Q: How long might custody last for an active arrest warrant in Georgia?
I want to know how long my husband might have to stay in custody if he is on an active arrest warrant in Georgia. What factors might influence the duration of his detention?
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Blake Andrew Weiner
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
He will remain in custody indefinitely if the court finds, essentially, that he is a flight risk or danger to the community (where he resides, criminal history, family ties, etc.). If the Court concludes he is not a danger or flight risk, he will be released or given a bond. If he is held without... View More
Q: How long might custody last for an active arrest warrant in Georgia?
I want to know how long my husband might have to stay in custody if he is on an active arrest warrant in Georgia. What factors might influence the duration of his detention?
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Glenn T. Stern
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
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answered on Jul 2, 2026
The answer depends on numerous factors including what he's charged with and how the jurisdiction handles those kind of charges. Some charges will be on a schedule and he'll automatically get a bond. Others will require him to see a judge. If he does have to see a judge, the court will... View More
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