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I was informed by my HOA via voice message that the crew needed interior access to my unit for building repair work. I was in Japan at the time, and I emailed them with my return date but received no reply. Upon my return, I discovered signs of entry in my unit, including the removal of the window.... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2025
The first step would be going through the HOA agreement to verify there are no other entry rights beyond the emergencies clause. They might have a general right with a certain notice period. If that is not the case, you could potentially have an argument for trespassing and damages, though the... View More
Can the class teacher be held responsible for negligence? During another teacher's class, a student pushed another, resulting in minor injuries. The class teacher learned of the incident only after it occurred and didn't respond in the class WhatsApp group as it was a police matter. The... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Highly unlikely. The teacher would have to have more or less intentionally allowed the conduct to occur. In most public or semi-public settings, a person is not responsible for the unlawful acts of another. For example, a bus driver is not going to be held responsible if one passenger punches... View More
I've been trying to get employment through Express Employment for about a year. Recently, the assistant informed me that they won't hire me, and they refused to provide any further explanation or allow me to speak with the manager or a recruiter about this issue. What can I do in this situation?
answered on Mar 19, 2025
No company is obligated to hire any individual so unless you can demonstrate there has been clear discrimination due to gender, sexual orientation, race, etc., there is nothing you can do.
I had my parental rights terminated for a year due to convincing evidence of abuse and neglect. My ex is likely pursuing full custody. I've been completing court-ordered counseling. What are the chances that I'll receive part-time custody, or is it more likely that my parental rights will... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Completing the course alone is not enough to answer your question. The court will consider various factors when it comes to custody, like your living situation, ability to care for the child, drug/alcohol use history, etc. And you will likely be required to pay support either way.
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