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Q: Store employee caused my fall, resulting in injury. What are my legal options?
I was involved in an incident at a store in New York where one of the employees accidentally bumped into me, causing me to fall. As a result, I've suffered a broken bone in my right foot and have bruises on my left foot and leg. A second employee witnessed the incident. What are my legal... View More 
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Stephen Bilkis
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answered on Aug 11, 2026
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answered on Aug 11, 2026
I am sorry you were injured, especially when the fall appears to have been caused by a store employee rather than something you could have anticipated. A broken foot can lead to medical expenses, missed work, and weeks or months of pain and limited mobility.
Under New York law, you may have... View More
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Q: What happens to house with joint deed if I pass away?
I recently went through a divorce, and the legal documents stipulate that our house passes to me. However, the deed and mortgage are still in both my ex-spouse's name and mine. I'm concerned about what happens to the house if I pass away, especially since my ex and I have no legal... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
There are a few things going on here and that you should think about and considering addressing. If you do nothing, problems can surely arise and confusion can arise related to ownership and doing anything with the home. I would encourage and advise you to speak with a Florida Estate Planning... View More
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Q: What happens to house with joint deed if I pass away?
I recently went through a divorce, and the legal documents stipulate that our house passes to me. However, the deed and mortgage are still in both my ex-spouse's name and mine. I'm concerned about what happens to the house if I pass away, especially since my ex and I have no legal... View More
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
Get with your divorce lawyer and get the house deeded over to you. The mortgage lender doesn't care about your divorce, and her name being on the mortgage has nothing to do with ownership. If you guys want her name off the mortgage, you'll have to refinance the mortgage in your name only,... View More
Q: Who has custody during the 5th weekend of summer visitation in Texas?
In Texas, the noncustodial parent has visitation rights every 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekend of the month. When the noncustodial parent's summer visitation period ends on the 5th weekend of the month, who has custody of the child?
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
First, in the absence of written notice, standard summer possession for the noncustodial parent is July 1-31 and ends at 6:00 pm on July 31. This year, July 31 is the 5th Friday of July, and the 5th weekend begins at 6:00 pm. So, this year, under a standard possession schedule, the noncustodial... View More
Q: Ex-husband deported, won't sign house deed. How can I sell it?
My ex-husband was convicted of molesting our child and, after serving years in prison, he was deported to Mexico. He has never paid child support; however, his name is on the deed of our house, preventing me from selling it. I was informed that I cannot sell the house unless he signs it over to me,... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 3, 2026
answered on Aug 3, 2026
You could apply to a legal aid clinic in your area if you are indigent. Without an attorney, you will need his agreement if he still owns the home with you. Normally, the home would have been awarded to one spouse in your divorce proceeding. If the home was awarded equally to both of you in your... View More
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