May tenants refuse landlords' requests (i.e., entry of vendors) for non-essential maintenance (i.e., issues that do NOT pose harm or a threat to habitability, and that will NOT cause further degradation to property if left until a later date) (e.g., painting walls) to avoid contact with... View More 
answered on May 18, 2020
Questions of contract law almost always come down to "well, I need to see the contract."
However, lease agreements will typically have a provision that requires allowing the owner onto the property for maintenance.
They also usually have a Force Majeure clause that... View More
Clearly Apple is not in the business of creating furniture such as lamps. So would I be safe?
answered on May 18, 2020
The key standard for trademark law is the likelihood that consumers will be confused about who the product is coming from. Often, multiple companies with the same name can coexist because they are in different sectors. In other words, people aren't likely to think Apple got into the business... View More
Also, is this legal without parental consent? And is this legal with touching of the genitals with clothes on so that the bare genitals aren't exposed or touched?
answered on May 18, 2020
Yes. It is legal for them to date and it is legal for them to have sex.
§ 14-27.25 covers statutory rape for minors 15 years-old or younger. For it to be statutory rape, the other person must be (a) "at least 12 years old" AND (b) "at least six years older than the... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
NC and Virginia both allow you to file for divorce in their state so long as one spouse has been a bona fide resident for at least 6 months prior to filing.
If both states are an option (each of you have lived in one of the states for more than six months), then you can either use your... View More
In NC you have to separated for 12 months before your considered separated and can file divorce. My wife won’t leave home until we agree on terms. If we draft a document and sign it will it be enforceable once I file for divorce months from now? I don’t want to give her money and property only... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
Generally yes; if the separation agreement is in writing and signed before a notary per § 52-10.1.
However, there are many factors that influence whether a court would enforce the agreement.
For example, if you do not fully disclose the extent of your assets, the spouse can claim... View More
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