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How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?
Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?
How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More 
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Legal issues surround challenging the legitimacy of your son's adoption particularly in light of allegations of fraud, deception, lack of appropriate notice, and violations of due process rights. To properly negotiate this process, one need speak with a Nevada family law attorney versed in... View More
if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Every case is unique; so, it is advisable to seek legal advice to know how child support rules apply to your particular circumstances. Generally speaking, coordination among the several states participating in collecting child support for the same case guarantees proper direction of payments.... View More
Father is pending trial, and step mom he seeked visitation with the children. Bio mom’s lawyer is requesting a subpoena for Bio dad’s criminal discovery. Is this allowed, or is this protected information? Step mom cannot see the discovery as she’s a potential witness in the criminal case.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In Nevada, whether a family law attorney can request pending criminal discovery for use in a family law trial depends on several factors, and there are limitations and protections surrounding criminal discovery that may apply. Here's a breakdown:
1. Family Law and Criminal Law... View More
He is refusing to let them talk to me
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In situations where you are providing the cell phones for your 14-year-old twins and the other parent (in this case, the father) is preventing them from communicating with you, it can be a complicated issue. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Legal Custody and Communication Rights:... View More
I only recently found that I had issues. I never even noticed that the order didn't list their names until this last year when I needed to renew my children's passports. The order was from 2012 and I had renewed before with no issues using the same Custody Order from the court. I had... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
In your case, since the original custody order from 2012 refers to "the children" without listing their names, and this is causing issues with renewing passports and obtaining a psych evaluation for your daughter, you may need to have the custody order modified to explicitly list the... View More
a judge reversed DETRs decision to deny me benefits and on the last day for the lawyers representing DETR to file any paperwork they filed for a motion to amend judgement and it was granted and the judge sent it back to DETR for review and instead of reviewing the case as directed by the judge DETR... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Based on your description, it sounds like there may have been a procedural mishandling of your case by DETR, especially if they failed to follow the judge's direction and this resulted in financial loss. You may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the judge was not informed of the... View More
Hello. I have another year left on the restraining order against my ex for online harassment granted by the state of California. In the past year I've moved to Nevada and the online harassment has recently started again. Does my restraining order hold any weight in the state of Nevada? Can I... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in situations like this—where you have a restraining order granted in California and have subsequently relocated to Nevada—it is advisable to seek advice from an attorney conversant with both Nevada and California law. These are some general rules:
Applying a... View More
I want to find out if I have s bench warrant and that i called the court where I think it was at and they have no record of me and it had a friend call and they put her through to the district attorney and he said he didnt have anything on me and I want to know if that means I dont have a bench... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, thus in circumstances like this—where you are attempting to find out whether you have a bench warrant for skipping a court date—you need be sure to speak with an attorney for your particular case. Here are some broad ideas for thought:
Getting in touch with the... View More
Generalized US Constitutional question.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
The quick response is no; the U.S. Constitution does not officially acknowledge either the Democratic National Committee (DNC) or the Republican National Committee (RNC). As the U.S. Constitution was drafted before political parties as we know them existed, it makes no reference whatsoever of... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every circumstance is unique, thus even if you're worried about being charged storage costs and having a lien placed on your car while on federal jury service, you should see an attorney to evaluate the particular facts of your case. Still, these are some broad issues:
Mechanic shops... View More
The insurance denied that part of the claim due to wear and tear however they paid for the wall to be repaired. I have pictures that the wall was intact until it was towed out of the mud. There is no wear and tear it's a 2019 and I have never taken it out camping due to being in the shop. How... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in circumstances like these—where your toy hauler was damaged during towing—and where the insurance company refused part of the claim—you should get advice from an attorney who can assess your particular circumstances. You could follow these guidelines:
Get... View More
I live in Las Vegas but was injured in San Francisco. I'm not sure if I should seek counsel in my home state.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Here are some actions you can take to locate a lawyer licensed to practice in California and Nevada:
Seek for lawyers with dual state licenses; some are licensed in California and Nevada among other places. Legal directories as Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or the American Bar Association let... View More
Here is the relavent info about me to this.
1. I am a Communist, who has written numerous widely publicized articles criticizing the government and US involvement in Yemen. I also wrote an article advocating gun rights on the basis that citizens need the right to bear arms to protect... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case involving draft evasion or exemption is rather unique; the intricacy relies on several personal and legal aspects. Given your circumstances, political views, mental health history, and medical disorders like autism could all possibly affect your draft eligibility.
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My state background still has it on record but city municipal and justice courts tell me it is no longer in the system .
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is different, hence the likelihood of a case being sealed may change depending on jurisdiction, the nature of the charge, and the judicial procedure. In your scenario, it could be possible to seek having the record sealed or erased since the state background check still displays the... View More
This has been in court for five years with no activity for the past two. He received all the money from all my father's accounts years ago. It's hard to believe he has not distributed the money to his clients when years prior he spoke in court of his client having to wait too long to... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Under circumstances such as these, in which an opposing counsel is unreachable and the estate has been motionless for a protracted period, you can handle the matter in numerous ways. Every case is unique, hence it is imperative to see an attorney knowledgeable about probate law. Here are some... View More
I believe it was a revocable trust. Can she remove me after my dad’s death? How do I get a copy without knowing the attorneys they used?
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in circumstances like these—where your father died away and you are unsure of your position as trustee or beneficiary of a revocable trust—you should be careful to consult with an attorney who specializes in trusts and estates. Here are some broad ideas,... View More
She has a bottomless pocket out to financially harm me, bribing attorneys I get and cannot prove. He got her my tax attorney info subpoening my bank records so she could get them to mess with my taxes and I caught it. Federal taxes, do I need a CA attorney? I have a CPA CFF CFE, needs to work... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Indeed, should your wife's attorney be engaged in federal tax fraud, this might constitute a federal offense. Tax fraud is a major offense whether encouraged or facilitated, especially when involving bank records and subpoenas. Keeping in mind that every situation is unique, here are some... View More
I am being asked to audit perfume shelves through an app called bemyeye they were to pay me for thee pictures
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Ulta Beauty stores generally have policies regarding photography inside their stores. In most cases, taking pictures without permission may violate store policies or infringe on customer privacy. Since you're being asked to audit perfume shelves for the app BeMyEye, it would be important to... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Under NRS 484B.607 (Nevada Revised Statutes), the statute refers to the requirement for obtaining a trip permit or temporary registration when operating certain commercial vehicles on Nevada roads. Violations of this statute typically fall under traffic or transportation-related offenses. However,... View More
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