I was t-boned by a Sheriff's Deputy as he crossed three lanes of unstopped traffic on a busy road without using his siren. The resultant intimidation of myself when I was in the ER and the misstatement of facts in the accident report were disgraceful. The homicide officer (yes, homicide... View More 
answered on Sep 5, 2023
If you want the investigating agency to correct something on the police report then you need to contact the agency and see what they require of you to request a correction. That said, it sounds like you might have a civil claim and as such, before contacing any law enforcement agency, I would... View More
We were not together when she died. She was married to someone else. We never did anything with the home. I still live in the home. She does have one child with me and one child with someone else. We are in Louisiana. I am on the deed to the house but not the loan for the house. I have paid on the... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
You really should speak to a succession lawyer in your area to make sure you have a clear understanding of your rights. Someone may open your ex-girlfriend's succession and that lawyer may reach out to you, however that lawyer does not represent you --hence the reason you should at a minimum... View More
The case is closed and I have been released. The phone was not used in trial but I took a plea deal
answered on Aug 15, 2023
If you had an attorney representing you, then asak your attorney for assistance on this. if you did not have an attorney, then I would start with the District Attorney's office---call them and ask for the return of your phone and what you need to do in order to get it-----some will require... View More
I donated a piece of property to my mother, in exchange for lifetime right of use. It is my understanding that I can revoke the donation if I am denied the right to use the property. She donated the property to a third-party, yet maintained usufruct. She and the new owner of the property denied my... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
You need to consult with a lawyer to discuss the specifics----which in this case, includes a review of the transfer/donation documents and verifying whether or not they paperwork was recorded in the public record----after this, one should be able to give you some credible information as to your... View More
I worked at a retail store and I let my friends get free/discounted things which totaled up to just under 500 dollars.
answered on Aug 14, 2023
If this is your first offense, then the answer is yes, however, there may be other options which would allow you to not have to plea guilty to a misdemeanor and possibly keep it off of yoour record---please contact and consult with a few criminal defense attorneys in your area to discuss the... View More
My wife committed adultery and birthed a child to another man. She never denied the adultery and a DNA test was done and the other man came back as 99.999999% certainty as father. The necessary paperwork regarding the paternity was done and sent to the State. Me and my wife do have a minor child... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
You can---but my suggestion is that you speak to a family law attorney in your area and discuss the pro and cons of filing a 103 divorce via adultery and the potential impacts this will have on incidental matters----there may not be any impacts but at least have a consult about this because you... View More
Father hasn’t seen baby in over a month (so far), contributed $0 during pregnancy and after birth, and he’s not on the birth certificate. I don’t want child support or anything from him. What are the options for terminating parental rights? Or what criteria have to be met in order to do that?
answered on Aug 2, 2023
An involuntary termination of rights usually require a set of criteria to exist. Because the consequences of termination of rights is so severe, I advise anyone seeking/considering this to set up an appointment/consult with a family/parental lawyer to discuss the specfic situation in order to... View More
been served? The loan company manager was coming to my house sitting on his horn for 5 min. and calling my company allday Is that legal? I did send in a letter saying I deny the debt. they set a court rule to show cause hearing 7/31. I went and they said the judgement was already filed March of... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
You indicate that there is a judgment against you signed in March, 2023 which means the customary legal delays to appeal have passed. As such, in order to get the judgment overturned, you really need to meet with an attorney and specifically discuss your case/situation to determine if you have... View More
When she left, we had a mortgage with very little equity built up in the house. The house is titled in both of our names. Since the divorce I have paid the house off. I have also paid for the insurance, repairs, maintenance, and taxes. I have meticulous records of all I have paid on the house since... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
You need legal counsel to make sure your rights are protected and as such I recommend that you contact some community property lawyers in your area, set up consults and then sit down with them and specifically discuss your situation-----while the basic rule is 1/2 and 1/2, there are also... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
It will depend on what you are signing so we would have to see and review the proposed document in order to provide you with specific advice. That said, usually when you sign an intervenor agreement as you describe, it means you are acknowledding that the home is being purchased by your spouse... View More
A pastor was given the church property when the church was dissolved
answered on Jun 12, 2023
This is an example why my advice to anyone involved with the transaction of immoveable property (sale, donation, anythng)----get an attorney involved--you want it done correctly so that someone in the future does not come back and place a cloud on the title of the property. In your scenario my... View More
will not set up payment plan. I have made several offers of monthly amounts that I can pay but they will not accept. When in court the judge told me to call and set up payment plan but now that's not happening. What should I do?
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Did you call the actual creditor or did you call the attorney for the creditor. If oyu called the actual creditor, then I would contact the attorney for the creditor and make the same request----usually they will either discuss your request and pass it on to the creditor, or they will provide you... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2023
If you filed the petition and you had an attorney file it on your behalf, then please speak to your attorney and discuss this. If you filed it without an attorney, then please use the Justia Find a lawyer tab and search for family law/cusody/support lawyers in the parish the petition was... View More
We put our 60-day notice in on 3/31, put our move out date on 5/30. We finished cleaning out our stuff and deep cleaning the apartment the night of 5/30. Logged into their system 5/31 and saw $2,121.58 in cleaning and damage charges put in on the 30th. Meaning they entered the house & did the... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
I recommend that you fight this. You can ask your landlord for an itemization of the monies he;s charging you as well as he identify the damages. If you dispute the itemization, or if you do not want to speak to the landlord yourself, then I would consult with a general practice or litigation... View More
We aren't sure if we are going to get divorced, but we want to make sure each other feel safe in this time of unknowns.
answered on May 31, 2023
You or both of you certainly can do that----but before doing so, I would contact a famliy law attorney or 2 and consult with them---a general consult---and learn of your rights if you do get divorced and what can or should be done. Some family law attorneys will charge you for an initial consult... View More
which documents needs to be filed
answered on May 24, 2023
There are specific rules and procedures for this which unless you are in a Court which allows a relaxed application of the Rules of Evidence, then you will need to follow those rules and procedures. Depending on what the evidence is in whch you seek to introduce often times determines what is... View More
what documents needs to filed I've been looking for help dead in which **** because i cannot afford a lawyer is why these idots have taken advantage. it really **** because it makes me want to give up
answered on May 24, 2023
There are specific rules and procedures for this which unless you are in a Court which allows a relaxed application of the Rules of Evidence, then you will need to follow those rules and procedures. Depending on what evidence is often times determines what is required for admission into... View More
answered on May 16, 2023
Divorce and property (marital/community) are two different things. You can get divorce without resolving your property issues at the same time. Since oyu have property, I would recommend that you contact a family/divorce attorney and have a consult---or contact a few attorneys and have a few... View More
So, someone I know got a speeding violation back in 2021 that required a court appearance. However, shortly after receiving the violation, they were incarcerated and put in prison for two years. Because of this, they were unable to attend their court date. Now, the day they were supposed to be... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
I agree with attorney Avery. Part of hiring an attorney would be for the attorney to get the client's outstanding bench warrant resolved so that the holds on the defendant are lifted-----whether this means getting the defendant transferred to that court to answer the bench warrant or perhaps... View More
I have it almost paid for. But I want this done, just incase of my untimely death. It's in a lease purchase agreement under my name.
answered on May 9, 2023
This is what I tell people----when you pass, you want to make sure that your wishes and desires for your assets go to where you want them to go and the best way to make sure this happens is through a will prepared after consultation with a will/succession lawyer----as such, I recommend that you... View More
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