Just for clarification the father has not been involved at all and has never provided any financial support for my son he is also not listed on the birth certificate.
answered on Nov 22, 2023
So, birth certificates really do not matter as much as most people think they do. If you know the father and he has never been involved in your son's life, then you and your husband could potentially do a joint petition (which means you are a co-petitioner with your husband) for the adoption.... View More 
A purchase agreement was signed, and the buyer is failing to make monthly payments to the seller. I feel that I am being taken advantage of because they're a relative. The buyer is two months behind on payments as of now. I want to cancel the purchase agreement and eliminate this headache, but... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
So, this really depends on the purchase agreement and what the terms of the agreement are. You should consult a local attorney in your area, likely someone who handles real estate/landlord tenant law. Depending on those terms will determine what you can do or not do. If the buyer is in what is... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
It depends. You can always file for divorce and seek alimony and child support it really just depends on the details of your case whether or not you will actually get it. There are a lot of factors that go into determining these situations. You should absolutely seek a local family law attorney to... View More
How can I evict her?
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Unfortunately, it is really impossible for us to tell without more information. If you own your property and your mother's name is not on your deed you should not have any issues, however if her name is on the property, you are in a difficult situation. If you rent, and her name is on your... View More
I tried contacting them no answer what should I do ?
answered on Jul 4, 2023
You should get a local criminal defense attorney, if you cannot afford one, you can surrender yourself (which you will likely have to do at some point or another now anyway) and assert your right to be appointed an attorney and you will get a Public Defender or another court appointed attorney. It... View More
What legal rights are there for women who conceive a child after a tubal ligation?
answered on Jul 4, 2023
I am very sorry you are going through this. This is a very difficult situation for someone to be in. Unfortunately, the practice of medicine is not an exact science. Your case turns on whether or not there was some kind of malpractice on part of your doctor. You should gather your medical records... View More
I live in AL mother lives in GA
answered on Jul 4, 2023
It sounds like you are in a difficult situation here. Unfortunately, we do not really have enough information here to really help you with this question. Some important context would be like whether or not there is a custody agreement or plan in place, and where was that plan ordered, in Alabama or... View More
My fiancé wants to adopt. How long do we have to be married for? Can he adopt before marriage?
answered on Jun 14, 2023
It would probably be best to get married first and then adopt. Even though the biological father is not on the birth certificate he is still legally the father and has rights, so when you and your future husband do get married and he (your future husband) goes to adopt your child, you and your... View More
My cat ultimately died but not before I incured over $3200 in vet bills.
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Yes, but you will likely have to sue them in court to get them to pay for it. This sounds like you likely have a negligence claim against your neighbor because they caused you economic damage (the $3200 vet bills). The other thing that helps you here is that the dog attacked your cat on your... View More
She turns in who comes to my apartment who leaves if someone is smoking every little thing I do I don't bother her I stop any company after 10 pm
answered on Jun 14, 2023
This is tricky, its riding the line. It's not quite harassment under Code of Alabama §13A-11-8, because there is no contact or obscene gesture and it's not quite violating Ala. Code § 13A-11-30 about videotaping others because outside of your apartment you do not have a reasonable... View More
Couldn't you then kill someone and not get charged because of Double Jeopardy.
And what if the person was missing and they thought you killed them and then they were found couldn't you kill them since Double Jeopardy. And if they did you could sue them for double jeopardy(heard... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2023
No.
So, Double Jeopardy applies to the specific act. So, if you were charged with killed Person A who is actually away on vacation, then you are put on trial and convicted for murder of Person A, then person A shows up alive and well so you are released. If you then intently kill person A... View More
The car is payed off in my dads name but I pay for everything else (insurance, gas, maintenance, etc). My parents are collectively kicking me out and said that I am to leave the keys for my vehicle here but I have no other transportation. Please help ASAP.
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Unfortunately, no, the car is not yours even if you are paying the insurance. The ownership of a car goes off the title. So, if you are not on the title, it is not your car.
I'm wondering what the processing if there is a potential lawsuit against the company, coworker exposed himself to her, is the company liable for unsafe workplace, or sexual harassment? Is there any civil lawsuit that can be filed, here?
answered on Jul 4, 2023
It depends. There could be against the company, however unfortunately without more information it is impossible to tell. There is a possible cause of action against the coworker, you should seek a local personal injury/employment attorney to discuss this case with.
will it cover such a accident .my wife tripped on a door stop that was in the middle of the floor in the door way and broke her shoulder in 4 places i have pic of the dooorstop and the ct scann and x-ray.
answered on Jun 20, 2023
If it happened in the state of Georgia you will need to reach out to a Georgia attorney
My Alabama ticket says I have to go to Limestone county municipal court. Huntsville city annexed the area I was stopped at from Limestone county. Does jurisdiction matter if the area the ticket says the infraction happened in belongs to and is maintained by Huntsville city and not Limestone county?... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Even though Huntsville split between Madison County and Limestone County it is still within those counties and therefore subject to their jurisdiction. Alabama does not have independent cities; the cities are a part of the county in which they reside.
So no, you cannot use that to get you... View More
My husband escaped from furlough in Tennessee. I'm trying to find out how long his since could be if he's convicted
answered on Jun 5, 2023
If he was convicted in Tennessee, you should reach out to a Tennessee Attorney. It depends on what he was convicted for, how much time was left on his sentence, etc. There are a lot of variables and there is no way of knowing without all the facts of his case.
In MN an estate has to be $75,000. He doesn't have this and doesn't have an estate. He has one check from a workers comp check that is worth about $13,000. How do we go about getting this cashed. We are also in a different state. Does it need to go through probate or is there a way to get... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
I think we need more information to answer this question. If your father lived in and passed away in Minnesota, you will need to likely speak with a Minnesota Attorney. Generally, Probate is initiated in the court of the county where the decedent resided at time of death, I would assume Minnesota... View More
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