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Q: Is my ex-wife on the deed due to dower rights in Ohio?
I am the sole name on the mortgage note for a property. However, the deed lists both my soon-to-be ex-wife and me as borrowers. I have confirmed through multiple sources that I am the sole owner of the mortgage. We have started the divorce process, and there is an argument suggesting that my... View More 
Cathy Cook
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
The deed and mortgage are two different things. The key to determining if you are the only one liable on the mortgage is if your name is the only one on the promissory note for the mortgage. Your wife being on the deed is easily remedied by her signing a quit claim deed giving her interest to you.... View More
Q: What can I do after being injured due to unsafe work conditions and then terminated without workers' compensation in Texas?
I was exposed to an unsafe work environment from the end of April to early June while repairing an RV with severe roof leaks, extensive water damage, and black mold. Despite reporting these hazards on May 20th, my employer denied me any personal protective equipment and insisted I continue working... View More
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
The fact that your employer had no workers' compensation coverage changes your position substantially, and mostly in your favor.
Non-subscriber status removes the exclusive remedy bar. In Texas, a subscribing employer generally cannot be sued in negligence by an injured employee. A... View More
Q: What can I do after being injured due to unsafe work conditions and then terminated without workers' compensation in Texas?
I was exposed to an unsafe work environment from the end of April to early June while repairing an RV with severe roof leaks, extensive water damage, and black mold. Despite reporting these hazards on May 20th, my employer denied me any personal protective equipment and insisted I continue working... View More
Corey Scott Gomel
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
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answered on Sep 13, 2026
As you already know, employers in Texas do not have to carry workers' compensation coverage. This can be either good or bad for an employee depending on the circumstances of sustaining an injury. If an injury is caused by an employee himself or his co-worker through no fault of the employer,... View More
Q: How can the Supreme Court be expanded to 11 justices?
I'm interested in understanding the legal and legislative process involved in expanding the Supreme Court from its current size to 11 justices so that it aligns with the federal appellate districts. Could you explain how this could be achieved and if there have been any recent discussions or... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Your question would best be answered by constitutional law attorneys, but it remains open for a week. Many of the constitutional law inquiries here on the Q & A forum deal with the admissibility of evidence in connection with improper searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment. This... View More
Q: What legal actions can I take if I suspect unfair termination after maternity leave in NY?
I worked for an educational institution in New York for four years and took maternity leave. Before my leave, I was informed that the department's budget was "suffering," and they might need to cut some positions. However, I later discovered that funds were being allocated... View More
Brandon Andres Nunez
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
What you're describing raises real red flags, and there may well be a claim here worth pursuing. The timing and the inconsistencies are the heart of it: being told the budget couldn't support your position, only to learn that funds were selectively allocated and a colleague was given a... View More
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