The plaintiff's attorney refuses to attend mediation ordered by a judge. Can I file for the case to be dismiss on those grounds?
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No, but you can file a motion to enforce the mediation order.
The instructions say to sign name exactly as appears on deed. My husband and his wife were divorced many years ago and he got the house; he left the house to me, but the only proof that it was his is the divorce papers. How should I sign the TODD?
answered on Nov 28, 2022
A modular home--as opposed to a mobile home--is typically a fixture because it is built on a permanent foundation. Therefore, usually the owner of the real property is the owner of the modular home.
Your question states that you are the owner of the modular home but your daughter is the... Read more »
I live less than 2 blocks away from work and my boss is telling me to drive my car to let customers know the restaurant is open. I don't use my car for anything else while I'm at work and I've explained to him that my car is on its last leg. So driving it isn't an option. But he... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Tell him that a Tesla Plaid would not only show the restaurant is open but attract top paying customers. Given how little he pays you, he should buy you a Tesla Plaid to drive to work every day. That would up the quality of his clientele and pay for the Plaid within a few weeks.
I want to go to court and defend myself. I don't want to deny the fact that the narcotics where mine. I want to go and express the unfair the way the da has treated my case. When I bonded out I went to inpatient rehab. Successfully completed that. Got an apprenticeship job to be an... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2022
In Texas, you have the right to represent yourself in a criminal case. You also have the right to rebuild the engine of your car.
The question is do you have the knowledge and ability to do so properly.
If you do not, it is almost always better to hire someone who does have that... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2022
“Putting their hands on you” is a broad term. Generally speaking, it is not illegal to physically touch another person. On the other hand, intentionally assaulting or offensively touching someone (eg punching, slapping, kicking, clawing, forcefully shoving, etc) might be a crime depending... Read more »
In both of our names as it is a joint account. What do I do?
answered on Nov 28, 2022
You can petition a court to partition the vehicle. The vehicle will be sold, the loan paid off, and proceeds divided between you after adjusting the equities.
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Yes, they can proceed as long as the statute of limitations on the offense has not run out. The general statute of limitations for a state felony in Texas in three years, but there are a number of specific offenses with a longer statute of limitations. A few very serious offenses have no statute... Read more »
The background check showing a murder charge instead of attempted murder has made it very difficult to find meanfull employment? Should I sue the county? I was released in 2012 and have notified them of this mistake. It is severely damaging my quality of life.
answered on Nov 27, 2022
It is pointless to sue the county as it is most likely immune from any civil damages in such a case.
I recommend you obtain certified copies of your indictment, any arrest warrant affidavits, and the order disposing of the criminal charges against you and provide them to any prospective... Read more »
Hi I went to court, the paper I signed stating what my next court date was, said the 14th of November. My bail bondsman sent me an email on the 6th saying that I had court on the 14th. My court date on the 14th was cancelled I have a text from my lawyer to prove it. This is where I get lost. I get... Read more »
answered on Nov 26, 2022
There is simply no way anyone could possibly answer this question in this forum. You should talk to your bail bondsman and show him the paperwork you were given showing your court date. And get another attorney to investigate for you
CAN's AND CANT's when issuing Temporary orders under Family code 156 and 153.
WHAT RIGHTS CAN BE TAKEN AWAY IN A MODIFICATION AND WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO DO SO
answered on Nov 26, 2022
Pursuant to Section 156.006 of the Family Code: While a suit for modification is pending, the court may not render a temporary order that has the effect of creating a designation, or changing the designation, of the person who has the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the... Read more »
“When the federal statutes speak of ‘the election’… they plainly refer to the combined actions of voters and officials meant to make a final selection of an officeholder… By establishing a particular day as ‘the day’ on which these actions must take place, the statutes simply regulate... Read more »
answered on Nov 24, 2022
True, a ballot completed after midnight on Election Day may not be counted in a federal election.
for personal matters, not to sell the pictures
answered on Nov 23, 2022
If the pictures were creative works, you could be violating your former employer's copyright interests in such works. Typically, under the work for hire doctrine, the copyright for creative works made by an employee belongs to the employer, not to the individual employee that created them.... Read more »
2 months, with school that is with the Texas tdlr, has to drop out this month. I emailed questions before starting to make sure the program was fully online as the school's website stated, I have the school email stating it is fully online, in their handbook it states can finish 100% online.... Read more »
answered on Nov 23, 2022
It could be a misrepresentation depending upon what they knew and intended at the time they set up their website, sent the email, published their handbook, and promised you could finish online. Or it could simply be a breach of contract. Or it could be something completely outside of their... Read more »
The officer obligated me to hand over the dog. I took the woman who stole my dog to court and they found in my favor. The police bent over backwards FOR HER. She "alleges" she lost it and there is nothing I can do to her allegedly. She moved shortly after the incident which tells me she... Read more »
answered on Nov 23, 2022
It is not the mayor's job, or that of the city attorney, police department, or state attorney general, to help you enforce your judgment against the women who stole your dog.
It is your attorney's job, or your job if you are unwisely proceeding without an attorney, to file the... Read more »
I have 6 felonies4 of witch are sexual no convictions or arrests since 2008 no trucking company will touch me and iv had several of them tell me blatantly that I am disqualified from employment for my offenses
answered on Nov 23, 2022
The EEOC investigates claims of unlawful employment discrimination. It has published a guide on how and when employers may use a job applicant's arrest and conviction record to screen applicants. This guide is focused on when using this information to screen job applicants constitutes... Read more »
Wondering if a business sale contract gives similar protection benefits to something like a mechanic's lien - where the debt can be secured with property or other collateral.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
The sale of a business can be collateralized just like other transactions. As long as real estate securing the transaction is not a homestead, real estate can secure the transaction. This is commonly done with a deed of trust.
Perfecting a security interest has different requirements... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Typically no. But your self storage rental insurance policy may provide coverage for damage to your property. Read your policy carefully though; some contain mold and mildew exclusions.
I submitted an ADA request to my employer. They approved it based on a doctor's recommendation without consulting with me. I did not agree to the accommodation approval as it did not accommodate my situation because I have a special needs newborn in and out of the hospital and I need to be... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Whether an employer has made reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions or to have the same privileges as employees without a disability without undue burden on the employer is a fact intensive determination. There is no way of... Read more »
Only accept payment using app
No credit card payment or human service at the gate
Only very simple instruction of payment at the gate and not very eye-catching
No payment instruction anywhere in the hospital, like inside elevator or entrance of building.
No payment... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Many parking lots are quickly becoming pay by app. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s efficient.
I don’t see how it discriminates.
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