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I am a mother of 3 unemployed married 12 yrs, full time student, going through hardship (marriage) husband mistreating me and his family steeling my person documents for their own personal used. Told they brought me to the states. no family support cant do nothing family overseas. Been diagnosed... View More 
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Minnesota, individuals facing financial difficulties, such as being unemployed and experiencing hardships like mistreatment within a marriage, can seek assistance for obtaining a divorce. Various resources are available, including legal aid organizations that offer free or low-cost legal... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In North Carolina, receiving a felony violation charge as a means to expedite the termination of probation is not a standard legal procedure and is generally not advisable due to the significant negative consequences of having a felony conviction on your record. Such an action could result in... View More
Me and my siblings would like to know the steps to take to obtain the funds. Thank You!
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Florida, if your deceased mother's home was sold at foreclosure and she owned a 50% interest, you and your siblings need to follow several steps to claim any surplus funds from the sale. First, you should contact the clerk of the court in the county where the foreclosure sale occurred to... View More
she also moved to another state
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Oregon, obtaining sole custody of your daughter amidst your future ex-wife being under criminal investigation and her relocation to another state involves demonstrating to the court that such an arrangement would be in the best interest of your child. The court considers various factors in... View More
I neglected my community service, and now have a warrant for failure to comply. I have been told I could be released immediately from jail if I post my own bail, and then be on the hook for the community service without needing to go back to court. Does this sound legitimate? Since my bail is so... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
Turning yourself in for a warrant due to failure to comply with court-ordered community service in Colorado can be a responsible step towards resolving your legal issues. If you have a bail amount set at $1250 for book and release, it suggests that you can pay the bail and be released without... View More
I left a 1 star review and the owner was confrontational with my wife over it and told her he didn't want her back. How is this not against the law? I have freedom of speech and what I wrote was the truth.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Florida, while you have the right to leave an honest review about a business under the protection of freedom of speech, the owner's confrontational behavior towards your wife could potentially raise legal issues, depending on the specifics of the confrontation. If the owner's actions... View More
While in a less than 2 month relationship with a man, he bought me an iPhone 15 Pro Max. He wanted to rush the relationship more quickly than I was comfortable with, so it abruptly ended. The iPhone was a gift and he’s since suspended service. He is threatening legal action if I do not return it.... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Tennessee, as in many jurisdictions, an item given as a gift is typically considered the property of the recipient. For an item to be recognized as a gift, it must meet certain criteria: there must be an intention to give the item as a gift, delivery of the item to the recipient, and acceptance... View More
what are my rights as 50% owner. if i buy another 10% to get me to 60% am i better off. can i go to small claims court, if not where
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
As a 50% owner of a condo in Florida, you have equal rights to the property alongside your brothers who own the other 50%. If they refuse to contribute to necessary maintenance such as window replacement, you can indeed take legal action to enforce their contribution towards these expenses.... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In South Carolina, the rights of a surviving spouse to heir property (property inherited by the deceased along with others, such as siblings) depend on several factors, including the presence of a will, the nature of the property ownership, and state laws on inheritance. If the deceased died... View More
and hung out for a bit and then decided to go back in. He got caught on his second trip, can they combine the two separate instances?? And the police officers took the keys from him, gave them to a Target employee, not a cop, not an off duty officer and let him go look through the car unsupervised... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Tennessee, if your friend was caught shoplifting at Target and committed two separate instances of theft in one day, the authorities can combine the two incidents into one case, especially if they occurred in a short timeframe and involve the same location. The legal process may consider both... View More
If the girl says it was hers and she handed it to me would I still be introuble
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Colorado, if you were caught with a vape by a teacher and it's determined to be in your possession, you could still face consequences for possession, even if another student claims ownership and admits to handing it to you. The key issue for the authorities or school administration is the... View More
He went to court and paid the ticket. I notified the police and they confirmed it was definitely not me once reviewing the body cam. What happens with my driving record now since it was not me?
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Pennsylvania, if your brother was stopped for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license and you were mistakenly associated with the offense, but the mistake has been acknowledged by the police after reviewing body cam footage, any wrongful entries on your driving record should be... View More
Hello me and My son is on the house deed my husband is not. What will happen in case I pass away before he does? Will my son totally take ownership of the house or my husband will still have a part of it even if he is not on a house deed
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Oklahoma, if you pass away and your name is on the house deed along with your son's, but your husband's name is not, the distribution of your interest in the house depends on how the property is titled and state law regarding spousal rights. If the property is owned as joint tenants... View More
I was laid off because my supervisor didn't like where I parked in the parking lot, although when I looked in the employee pamphlet it was never stated, parking location was never specified at all. I was also accused of disrespect and berated by both the supervisor and the owner of the company... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In California, employment is generally at-will, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason or no reason at all, as long as the reason is not illegal (e.g., discrimination based on a protected class, retaliation for exercising legal rights). Termination over a parking dispute, if not... View More
I had a concussion and cannot drive and needed to be taken to hospital
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Ohio, as in other jurisdictions, while there is a general moral expectation for spouses to care for each other, especially in emergencies, the legality of a husband refusing to take his wife to the hospital, such as in the case of a concussion, is complex. There are no specific laws compelling a... View More
I don’t feel safe for our baby. He and his family emotionally abused me through out my pregnancy and I don’t feel safe traveling with him to his country as these abuses may become physical and I may not have a way out of his country if I or the baby go with him.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In California, and generally across the United States, one parent cannot legally take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent if both have legal custody. This is to prevent international child abduction and ensure both parents have a say in major decisions affecting their... View More
My case is from 21 years ago. I've made payments since but still owe a few thousand. I've heard there's a 20-year limitation on it, would that clock start at sentencing, release from jail or when the probation ended? Thank you very much.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for collecting restitution is not straightforward, as it can depend on several factors, including the nature of the judgment and how it's classified (civil vs. criminal). Generally, for criminal cases, the obligation to pay restitution may not have a... View More
Upon returning from an approved leave of absence, I have been asked directly about the reason for my leave by my supervisor, there's been implications as to why I was on leave due to issues that arose in my absence and I am now being reassigned work.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
It's illegal in California to discriminate against employees based on protected characteristics, including medical conditions, and to retaliate for taking approved leave. Being asked directly about your leave's reason and facing implications based on assumptions about your absence could... View More
If so can they deny me this request
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In New York City, while you generally have the right to request email communication for work purposes, your boss can ultimately decide the preferred method. They might have valid reasons like fostering better collaboration or addressing sensitive topics in person. However, if you have concerns... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Washington, if the non-custodial parent has been held in contempt of court twice for not paying court-ordered child support and continues to not comply, you have several options. You can request the court to enforce the child support order through additional measures such as wage garnishment,... View More
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