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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: I live in florida and my 14 yr old daughter is with her dad in indiana. how can i fight for custody?

We were divorced 11 years ago and i was homeless due to the divorce so i didnt contest custody at that time and wasnt found "unfit" or anything. her dad was good to her in the beginning but it has changed. hes never taken her to the doctor/dentist, doesnt help with school and has left her... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2011

You can hire counsel and present a Verified Petition to Modify Custody in the court that granted your divorce (I am assuming that this was in Indiana).

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Illinois on
Q: What is the law regarding tubal ligation? Can doctor perform tubal if consent was only signed minutes before procedure?

Originally signed consent only weeks before had a c-section but then informed Dr. I didn't want tubal done. Dr. informed me day of procure if I did not have tubal done he would not give me birth control or do procedure later.

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answered on Mar 10, 2011

Consent must be knowingly made. If this was done just minutes before the procedure and you were on painkillers already, there may be an issue that you can pursue.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Indiana on
Q: A hunter shot an killed my dog. IC 35-46-3-12, is not applicable, because he is underage. What are my remedies?

I am trying to get the Indiana DNR precedents prior to addressing the juvenile court.

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answered on Mar 10, 2011

You do not have a remedy in juvenile court. You may have a remedy in small claims for the fair market value of your dog.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Illinois on
Q: What should i do

I am a hairdresser. Another girl and I rent a room for $200.00 a week from the salon owner. We each are responsible for $100.00 each per week. We have a 1 year contract. Recently the other girl decided she was going to move out of state. She gave the owner a 30 day notice and he let her out of her... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2011

This may very well constitute a novation. However, from a peace of mind standpoint, it may be worth your while to move out anyway. Do you really want to stay in that kind of oppressive work environment?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Illinois on
Q: Will a choice of law provision in a contract trump a forums criminal statutes?
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answered on Mar 10, 2011

No

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Illinois on
Q: Where can you find info about property that a 50% partner may have used it as security for a personal loan.You do not kn
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answered on Mar 10, 2011

Check the county recorder's office to determine whether a mortgage is on the property. You can also check downstate to determine whether a UCC statement has been filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: My son is now 30. His mother didn't name anyone as the father on his bc. How can we correct this?

I just found this out and he has always been my son, no argument there. I am a disabled vet and in Indiana he can attend school for free, we looked into the birth certificate and found out I was not on it.

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answered on Mar 10, 2011

Contact the Department of Vital Statistics in Indianapolis if he was born in Indiana.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Mother in law wont return our truck and husbands tools since his death Sept 10,2010 police wont help and now she is titl
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answered on Mar 10, 2011

Please rephrase. it appears that part of your question was cut off.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: Diagnosed with auto immune disease - how can I get my company's OSHA records to see if they contributed?
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answered on Mar 10, 2011

You can try a Freedom of Information Act Request. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Indiana on
Q: A former spouse has a life insurance policy on me I don't approve. Do I have recourse? not mentioned in divorce. Forgot
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answered on Mar 9, 2011

The answer may depend on how long ago the divorce decree was entered. Additionally, sometimes, if there is a child support order, the court will require life insurance so I am not sure whether you could correct the situation anyway. You chould contact your divorce attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Illinois on
Q: How do I file Tenancy by the entirety for an existing mortgage in Will cointy illinois?
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answered on Mar 9, 2011

If you are asking about your deed, you may file the same at the Will County Recorder's Office in Joliet.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Indiana on
Q: Is it legal to open a daycare service in resedental area without permission from niebors
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answered on Mar 9, 2011

You would need to check your local ordinances in order to determine whether there are any zoining issues

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: How can I find out if I am intitle to part of the lawsuit settle? Can I get copies of my old account?
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answered on Mar 9, 2011

Please repost with more details. I do not know what you mean by copies of your old account. Thank you

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: What are the responsabilities of a guardian inlightment advocate?

What are the rules they have to go by>?

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answered on Mar 9, 2011

The Guardian As Litem is appointedby a judge. He or she is to determien what is in the best interest of/ (a) child in a custody battle. He or she are governe by the order of appointment, any local court rules that may apply, and the Indiana Code.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: If you have children in a marraiage can they be adopted because I HAD SOME MEDICAL ISSUES and i did have costudy of the

And the grandparents had gaurdianship over them so the judge let there daughter and son- in law adopt them

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answered on Mar 9, 2011

There are circumstances where an adoption could have taken place. However, whether you were given due process is far too complex of an issue for this public forum. You need to consult with a local attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: What is the average percentage payed to attorneys that win a personal injury suit?
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Based on how your question was phrased, generally 33-40% of the gross recovery.

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: Can my mother be covered under my uninsured motorist coverage for bodily injuries if she was in a hit and run accident
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Possibly. Please post more details.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: I just had my appendix removed 9 days ago and my tongue has been numb for 9 days is there compensation to be had?
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Possibly. However, in order to answer your question fully, the medical reords would have to be reviewed and a determination made concerning whether the condition is permanent and disabling.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Illinois on
Q: I need a medical malpractice lawyer for misdiagnosis and non-treatment, who can I get in Chicago, Illinois?
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

There are a number of well qualified malpractice attorneys in Chicago. You can google and find many. I have handled such cases myself. I suggest that you repost with a few more details of what the misdiagnosis was and the extent of your damage.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Indiana on
Q: How do i get a hardship license in indiana. i was hit by a driver who ran a red light it was his fault but i had no insu
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Indiana has a complex hardship procedure. Since having a drivers license is a very important privilege and may be a necessity for you and/or your family, I suggest that you hire counsel.

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