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Buying 3 family home in Massachusetts. Unit one is a mother with a newborn and other young children. This unit has no lead certificate and they have signed a lease to stay until next May. Seller wants buyer to uphold lease agreements, however the current lease violates the state lead law. Will I... View More 
answered on Jan 3, 2019
You may actually be buying the liability related to any lead related violations, in addition to being held to the lease with the current tenants. Also, you should determine if the town has additional restrictions re: evictions, rent increases, or other tenancy protections. More details are... View More
Hi, I'm curious if I re-purpose damaged comic books, manga books and books in general into household use items and sell them if it is intellectual property and/or copyright infringement? Would this be considered fair use of the original item or transformative use of the items since I am taking... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2019
The key issues would be how creative your use is, how integral and important the copyrighted work is to your final product, and how recognizable the copyrighted work is after your product is fully created. You also want to make sure you're not using any trademarked names or logos in your ads.... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2019
What kind of wall is this? Have you filed an injunction and a trespass action? Have you advised your neighbor of the trespass via written notice? Are you sure the property records support your claim? Why would you want to cut it down rather than allow the neighbor the opportunity to fix the... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Sex with a minor is a crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You'd have to file in court a motion requesting that. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Are they public or private companies? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
married 16 years. husband and his attorney came up with 15%
answered on Sep 6, 2017
When was the company started, before or after the marriage? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
Let a friend borrow $360 to cover their rent payment
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You can file a small claims action and bring any evidence you have to prove your case. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
I live in Staten Island, NY and I walk my dog on the street/sidewalk. He usually goes to the bathroom on the grassy area between the sidewalk and the Street. Of course I pick up the poop but obviously there is nothing you can do about the pee but today I had a neighbor tell me he doesn't want... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
I see no problem with that assuming that area is public property. You can check the local records at the clerk's office to determine the ownership of the area in question. But why not just avoid that neighbor's general area? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of... View More
I do not feel safe around him and have filed for custody. We have an upcoming court date but he keeps calling, texting, and emailing me to see the kids. I am worried about him showing up somewhere to ambush me.
answered on Sep 6, 2017
What are the court orders re: custody and visitation? Is there a restraining order or a factual basis for one? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You can file a motion to terminate child support. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
He refuses to leave to avoid paying support! he's Emotionally abusive and at times physically abusive. I've tried leaving but because he always pays the rent late and right and now where back three months, I've been denied other rental apartments because the apartment is in my name!... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You can file for a restraining order, child custody, and child support. You can also file eviction proceedings against him. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More
He says he has enough money to take away full rights from me.
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You can access self-help resources at your local law library. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
is it inadvisable to use one of those internet $139 divorce web sites? or since it is a more than 5 year marriage, do those not even apply?
thanks in advance !!!!
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You may consider filing a collaborative divorce if you and your spouse have an amicable relationship. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Grandparents can file in court a motion for visitation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I have no intention to breach the NDA, and only wish to avoid using my real name.
Company's location: USA California
My location: Australia QLD
answered on Sep 6, 2017
That sounds like fraud. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
He has never financially helped or hasn't been physically involved since my son was 7 months old, he is now 2. He filed for custody and didn't agree on anything then failed to show up to the status conference. He rarely makes contact after months go by and has lied about court dates when... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You may want to file a modification of custody rights first rather than a motion to terminate parental rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
For speech therapy in elementary school
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Is there an IEP that recommends that? What is the basis for it? What's the opposition's argument? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
All correspondence with tenant has been by email. Post office does not deliver to rental unit (rural area).
If not email, what about UPS or FedEx?
answered on Sep 6, 2017
What does your lease say about that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
job is willing to work with me to inform my work team and they said I can't use the women's restroom even though I've begun medically transitioning. What is the best way to handle this?
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You may have a case for hostile work environment and gender/ sexual orientation discrimination. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
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