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I’m looking to go on vacation for a few days back to the states from Canada where I am here for my fathers job and possess a diplomatic passport, yet I’m 18? Is this ok for me to do or do I need to have consent from my parents.
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You may be best served by speaking with an immigration attorney in Canada. In the USA, an 18 year old is considered an adult and is free to travel as such. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. I... View More 
I stored my trailer at a place after responding to a craigslist post offering his property for storage. After 3 years, he randomly text me and asked me to move it by the end of the week. I ended up having my sister tow it for me because I was out of town. When I got home and looked at it, you could... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
These sound like natural hazards caused by your own neglect of your property and possibly any openings/ leaks in your trailer rather than any fault of the property owner, unless he specifically agreed to maintain the cleanliness of the inside of your trailer. His text re: the condition of your... View More
She has remarried and together they make 100k a year. He has faithfully paid. Shes harassing us and this is now an issue because she foumd out about the new baby. We have documents and text from her that confirms this. What do you think will end up happening? Will it be increased with another child... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
If she's filing for a modification of child custody and support, the dad can file responsive pleadings which would address his perspectives and financial status. The court makes a decision based on the facts and law, including the financial ability of both parties to financially support the... View More
Had no knowledge of my suspended license also didnt have a permit for motorcycles but was not cited for it
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Why was your license suspended? Why did you not know about it? Have you kept your address up to date with the DMV? Have you paid all necessary license and registration fees on time? Did the state contact you or try to do so re: your suspended license? And why were you driving without a permit? More... View More
The chargers were from 2014 and I obtained my lawyer in 2016 he did request more time to prepare the case since before I was working with a public defender. 6 months after getting the Lawyer he was ready for trial. I believe he may have asked for up to 2 continuances. But we have not requested for... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You might want to hire a private criminal defense attorney to deal with this if your PD is dragging his/ her feet. Have you waived your constitutional right to a speedy trial? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
Is this burglary?
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Why did he do that? You can report that to the police as possible breaking and entering, and you may have a case for breach of contract to sue the landlord for damages. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with... View More
We got married In Spokane county jail he was incarcerated and got sent out to prison the next mourning after our “wedding” we are split up and have been sence befor he was ever released.
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You can contact a divorce attorney for a consultation, and you can also seek self-help resources at your local law library and on the WA courts website. Were you legally married? If you're seeking a divorce, you'd need to file the necessary papers in court and have them served on your... View More
I have a idea that would be something you can pay into with a bailbonds company and want to look in to making this idea work if its possible and so how would I do that without getting my idea stolen but I don't have much money and don't really have any to put into this project I think its... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Local law libraries provide ample self-help resources re: Intellectual Property and Business law. Typically a Non Disclosure Agreement is a great tool to help prevent disclosure of confidential information re: your ideas. You might need to ultimately file for a copyright, trademark, and/or patent,... View More
Mother is custodian, father wants visitation. Working on legal parenting plan. A lot of friction
answered on Jan 24, 2019
As part of a child custody process in court, both parties need to disclose their financial information in court filings. See: https://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribute&formID=13. You might be able to negotiate a resolution to expedite the court proceedings as well. More details are... View More
Father states that if mother wants vacation time with children , she must take 7 or 14 consecutive days based on Parenting Plan.,Mother would like to take a 4-5 day vacation with children , tell me that is possible.
answered on Jan 24, 2019
An attorney should review the language of your custody order and parenting plan to properly advise you. 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 Jan 24, 2019
Did you buy the car in DC or from an owner or dealer in DC? If you bought it in MD, you may need to consult with a MD lawyer for help re: fraud and breach of contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Made changes to our original agreement still only verbally. Now he does not want to honor the changes that we agreed to half of time. My question is what can do to ensure that that he will honor the new agreements that were made. Only thing I have in writing is our text messages back and forth... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Are you renting on a month-to-month basis? If he's violating your verbal agreements or written agreements via text, you might have a basis to sue for breach of contract. You might want to have a lawyer review your facts and possibly try to negotiate a resolution with the landlord. More details... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
An education attorney is what you may need. 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
On 12/19/2018 I filed a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Child. I served my ex on that date as well. On 01/22/2019 I filed a Request to enter Default since he had not responded. I found out my request was rejected because he filed:
01/22/2019 Order - Financial Information (FAM... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You may be best served by seeking self-help resources to guide you through the legal process, which are available on the CA courts website or at your local law library, if you cannot afford an attorney. It sounds like both of you may be confused as to how to proceed. More details are necessary to... View More
I deposited the final check from my employer. It cleared and funds were available in the account. The company later reached out and said an overpayment occurred and they had cancelled the check (it had been deposited already) and would issue a new check. This seems to violate section 221 of the... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Was it actually an overpayment? Were you owed the funds? 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 am at the end of divorce , they gave me an offer I’m not happy about. I have been representing my self up until now I believe I need help to settle this matter a house is involved. I had a lawyer in the beginning and my funds were exhausted. Now I just need to get the house from under me and... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You may consider limited scope representation by an attorney as a more affordable option, but it's illegal for a person who's not a licensed CA lawyer to provide any legal representation of any kind, including of course a law student, paralegal, or "notario". The CA Courts... View More
3 people co-own a house in Los Angeles. 2 owners refuse to charge market rent against 3rd owner's wishes because their adult kids live in the house. Can 3rd owner raise rent to market rate on his 1/3 ownership of the house? House is not under rent control.
answered on Jan 24, 2019
That makes no sense. Typically all 3 would have to agree to the rent increase. If the house is owned by 3 different owners, who is listed as the landlord on the lease? What are the rent-price terms of the lease? What is the form of co-ownership? If you disagree on fundamental issues, have you... View More
He is a felon, domestic abuser I don’t want to be in contact with him as to filing and serving notice
answered on Jan 24, 2019
If you were never divorced and actually want to be, you'd need to file for divorce and serve the papers on your spouse. If appropriate, you might be able to file for a restraining order or file the pleadings without revealing your address for safety purposes. See:... View More
I’ve had an ongoing case for 3 years we share legal I have physical, they’ve not complied with the courts requests and thus not seen the kids this whole time. I’d like to have full custody and no longer have courts involved is this possible
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You might need to file a motion for contempt of court order (if applicable) and for modification of child custody. You may also need to ask for child support modification. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
Hi there, I am going to sue a dry cleaner for ruining an item and refusing to fix it or pay for the fix we had to get elsewhere. Problem is to sue i need their exact business name and when i searched on the California Secretary of State website's business search, a company came up with their... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
You need to first find out if it's the same business as the one that allegedly ruined your clothing. The company that's 350 miles away may have the same name but it might not be the same company. Is it a chain store? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your... View More
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