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Q: How can I prove my ownership of a dog against my ex's claim?
My ex-partner is claiming that my dog is his. We bought the dog together in cash, so there are no adoption records. The dog is registered under his name for the microchip and our first vet, but under my name for our current vet. I have proof of payments for food and other expenses, but he also has... View More 
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
It sounds like you will need to have a hearing regarding ownership. Your proof will be your testimony and the documents / receipts that you have versus whatever your ex has and his testimony. Print out 3 copies of each for trial, including the texts from your ex. You may cross examine your ex if... View More
Q: Can I fire employees for refusing audio recording consent in CA?
I am an employer in California and have installed Ring Cameras in my store. I've informed my employees with a 15-day notice about audio recording on the sales floor and stock room, explicitly stating that it's not in the bathrooms or break rooms. I use audio recording for safety and... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 1, 2026
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answered on Jun 1, 2026
Hello. Most likely, yes, because there is no expectation of privacy in open and public areas, which is where you describe that you have placed these audio recording devices. Consent isn't required in open/public places (but still a good idea), so if they decline to sign an otherwise legal job... View More
Q: Do I have the right to sell a house bought before divorce?
I am in New York and have a concern regarding a house my ex-husband and I bought before our divorce. The house was never part of the divorce proceedings. My ex-husband has since passed away, and he and his children lived there. The deed was jointly in both our names. There was no legal agreement... View More
Michael David Siegel
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
Obviously, a lawyer has to review the deed and the divorce decree. How a whole house could be not mentioned in the divorce is strange. However, without more, the divorce made the title tenants in common, so you would own half and the kids would own his half.
Q: Do I have the right to sell a house bought before divorce?
I am in New York and have a concern regarding a house my ex-husband and I bought before our divorce. The house was never part of the divorce proceedings. My ex-husband has since passed away, and he and his children lived there. The deed was jointly in both our names. There was no legal agreement... View More
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Stephen Bilkis
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
I can understand why you are seeking clarity. When property was never addressed during a divorce and one former spouse has since passed away, determining ownership can become complicated. The answer depends largely on how the deed was titled and what happened during and after the divorce. In New... View More
Q: How can I address unauthorized kidney treatment and its effects?
I was forced into kidney treatment at a hospital in March 2026 against my will in California. Despite my objections and refusal to consent, I underwent dialysis treatment, which has resulted in symptoms such as swelling, itching, and pain from a hematoma due to shots administered by the nurses. My... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
Needless to say, health care providers may not, lawfully, force surgeries (except in rare instances). Where it can be proven that this was done, there may be a case for medical battery and or failure to obtain informed consent. If that is the case, there may be a viable malpractice... View More
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