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Q: Can I move my kids from NY to FL without a custody agreement?
I am legally divorced in New York, as of approximately 2 years ago, and I have full care of my 3 children. There is no formal custody agreement or parenting plan in place. I want to move to Florida with my family, but their mother is not yet aware of this plan. Can I legally move them without any... View More 
Peter Christopher Lomtevas
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
This typical question about a relocation carries with it an atypical feature: there is a divorce but there is no order of custody and visitation with a child. Without seeing the divorce documentation, the best we can do is to take a wild guess as to how to answer this... View More
Q: How can I get my unpaid final paycheck after termination in CA?
I was terminated from my job in California on August 22, 2026, for missing one day of work. I typically receive my paycheck via direct deposit every two weeks on Tuesdays. As of now, I have not received my last paycheck. I have texted my employer requesting payment but have not received any... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
Hello. If your employer terminated you, you were due all wages (including any accrued, but unused, vacation or PTO) at the time of your termination. You're entitled to waiting time penalties for up to and including 30 days until you're paid all that you're owed. They don't have... View More
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Q: Is contractor liable for moisture damage due to lack of vapor barrier?
I built an indoor Pickleball court as a business in Missouri. The construction was completed in September 2024. Recently, I discovered moisture issues with the concrete slab, which has ruined the courts. There was no written contract specifying the use of a vapor barrier; I relied on the... View More
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
In Missouri, “in every contract to perform work there is an implied agreement that the work will be done in a skillful and workmanlike manner.” Baerveldt & Honig Constr. Co. v. Szombathy, 289 S.W.2d 116, 118 (1956). That's the standard. Application of the facts to that standard... View More
Q: Can I be charged in a different city in Arizona?
Can I be arrested in one city and charged in another, even if no crime was committed in the city where I was charged? I was allegedly involved in a crime in Gilbert but have been charged in Mesa. How is it possible to face charges in a city where I didn’t commit a crime, and what should I... View More
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Matthew Maerowitz
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
The court that the charge or charges are out of needs to have jurisdiction. It is possible multiple courts have jurisdiction. I am not entirely clear whether you are using charge as synonymous with arrest because you can be arrested anywhere if there is probable cause to arrest you even if the... View More
Q: Can I be charged in a different city in Arizona?
Can I be arrested in one city and charged in another, even if no crime was committed in the city where I was charged? I was allegedly involved in a crime in Gilbert but have been charged in Mesa. How is it possible to face charges in a city where I didn’t commit a crime, and what should I... View More
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Aaron J Reed
answered on Jul 29, 2026
answered on Jul 29, 2026
The answer is that it depends on the situation and what court you are in. All law enforcement officers in the state of Arizona are deputized as state officers and can make an arrest anywhere, not just in their own jurisdiction. The jurisdiction really refers to where the case is prosecuted. The... View More
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