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Q: Legal advice for my father's medical situation post hormone shot.
I am seeking legal advice about a medical situation involving my father in California. He received a hormone shot recently, and shortly after, he passed out. My sister had to call 911, and we placed him in a recliner before the ambulance arrived. However, the medical staff did not initially call... View More 
William John Light
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
If your father received negligent medical care, and if he was significantly injured as a result, he might have a case worth pursuing. We do not know why your father passed out, whether the hormone shot contributed to that, whether administration of the shot was negligent and, if so, why; whether... View More
Q: Can remarrying my undocumented ex-spouse help her get a green card despite past issues?
I am a U.S. citizen in Rhode Island, and my ex-spouse is undocumented. I initially sponsored her for a green card, but due to various problems and an unresolved domestic charge, she was denied because she overstayed her visa. She never utilized the option for a domestic violence green card.... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
You can’t sponsor an ex spouse unless you remarry. If the only reason for remarrying is to get her a green card and you don’t intend to live together as a real married couple, USCIS treats that as immigration fraud.
With regards to the overstay issue, if you are a U.S. citizen and you... View More
Q: Do I need to send my child to a family member if the father is out of town?
In Texas, do I need to send my child to a family member if the father, who lives permanently out of state, will not be in town? There are existing custody and visitation agreements, but the family member in question does not have any legal guardianship or custody rights.
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
No. You are not required to send your child to a family member who has no existing custody or visitation agreement during your court-ordered periods of possession or upon that family member's request. The father can, however, designate any competent adult, including another family member, to... View More
Q: Can I hire a lawyer for eviction of my adult son refusing to leave my home after 6 months?
I live in Michigan and my 36-year-old son, who is divorced, sold his house, and initially stayed at his mother's house for two nights, has now been a guest in my home for 6 months. He refuses to leave, hasn't paid for anything since the first month, and often causes turmoil by calling me... View More
Jack Alpin
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
Yes. You may hire a Michigan attorney to prepare and serve the required notice, file the eviction case, and represent you in court. You may still need to attend a hearing or testify in court.
An attorney can determine whether he should be treated as an oral tenant or other occupant whose... View More
Q: Can I sue a law firm for misrepresenting the personal representative of an estate in Florida?
I am the legal representative of an estate in Florida. I am considering filing a lawsuit against a law firm for drafting documents claiming someone else as the personal representative of the estate. As the legal representative, I have documentation showing misrepresentation by this firm. I've... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
If this is Florida, then you need to file a Caveat minimally if the probate has not yet commenced or otherwise if you want to be sure to be kept notified, Filing a lawsuit against law firm will not accomplish much, you would be better served making timely and proper filing sin the probate case. You... View More
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