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My mother named me beneficiary to an annuity several years ago. She was placed under guardianship last year due to dementia and in absence of a will the judge ordered assets be split 50-50 between me and my sibling. Which takes precedence?
I'm looking to sue Ulta Beauty for their failure to protect their consumer's information and failure to protect Ulta's member reward program. Someone hacked into my account and used $155 worth of points To buy a cologne. I changed my password right away and contacted the store and... View More 
answered on Jul 29, 2024
What JA's AI response doesn't really touch on are practical considerations. What are your actual damages. Reward points probably have little value. Invasion of privacy, emotional distress and alike are even less.
I recently got my first job and bought a computer with my first paycheck. My mom took it, telling me that it wasn't my money to spend and is now telling me that I need to give her all of the money that I earn.
answered on Jul 27, 2024
Yes, your parents are allowed to take your money from your job and the things that you buy with that money when you are 17 years old.
answered on Jul 26, 2024
If someone else sent your nudes to a 17yr old you may get in trouble depending on the circumstances.
I am safe but sometimes question that statement for my mental health and do feel uncomfortable around some of my parents. They have told me im fine and will not give permission for me to stay with someone. I feel like I need out of the house for a tinny bit for safety and to feel comfortable again.... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
If you are a minor, you parents are in control. If you are being abused reach out trusted authority figures.
In short…. My dad being more creditworthy…. Is going to pull out a loan to help me start a business. My stepmom served him with divorce papers and I’m wondering if she would be able to take part of the business as part of their divorce settlement. And what our best course of action would be.
answered on Jul 13, 2024
It seems unlikely that your stepmom can take part of your business if my dad leaves her and is the one that pulled out the loan to help me fund it,
answered on Jul 13, 2024
Your ex could get in trouble if he were to purposely let your dog escape. Proving it could be very difficult. I doubt the police would investigate.
not enough room for all details. we were stopped by a road block of cops with guns pointed at us. we just pulled out from a porta potty and they detained us right there for over 2 hours, i have rsd and the hand cuffs were tight and told them this and then my rsd started flaring up and went into... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
Contact attorneys directly that deal with police misconduct. In forums like this, attorneys try to provide guidance for people with legal matters. People often post facts about their situation wanting to know if they have a viable lawsuit. Unfortunately, an attorney cannot evaluate a claim based... View More
Roosevelt specifically barred using SSN as an identification. It's strictly for the use of the Social Security Administration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
answered on Jul 10, 2024
Please see:
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v69n2/v69n2p55.html#:~:text=Crafting%20the%20SSN,primary%20purpose%20for%20the%20SSN%20.
Not sure what to do to be honest.
answered on Jul 10, 2024
Yes, you can sue someone who has stolen land from you n put a fence around the land. Unfortunately, you don't provide any facts.
answered on Jul 9, 2024
It depends on the question. For this question it cost $0. If you need a legal opinion (answer) that you can depend on it could be much more.
answered on Jul 8, 2024
If you can’t afford a lawyer, but your spouse or the other parent can, you can ask the court to order them to pay for you to hire a lawyer.
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/request-for-order/attorneys-fees
CPD said if I come back they'll arrest me for trespassing. Since then they have sold all my tools, equipment, supplies along with all of my customers furniture I was working on. Can I use the city because it should be a civil matter ?
answered on Jul 8, 2024
Yes, you can file a claim the city and then sue the city. Whether you have a viable case will depend all the facts and the law.
answered on Jul 7, 2024
Yes.
In California if the father signs over parental rights to the mother. Does he still have to pay child support legally?
I currently have two 40’ shipping containers that I am using for storage. These containers are currently sitting on some inactive parking spaces that are part of a shut down restaurant. I have received a citation (GGMC9.16.040.140(F)) making claim that they are sitting on parking spaces. These... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
I believe a secluded, inactive parking lot attached to an inactive restaurant is a parking lot.
My friend whom I bought my house with was beating my dog and caught on camera by all neighbors and he was charged criminally, I’ve since had to surrender my dog and lost my job of 27 years over this.
answered on Jul 5, 2024
You may want to start by contacting Animal Law attorneys. It is unlikely you will find an attorney willing to take your case for free or even on a contingency basis.
answered on Jul 4, 2024
It depends who you are. Are you one of the parties? If you are, you can try to enforce the agreement, but your acts or omissions (breach) will undoubtedly affect your success.
My work is having a charity event and the city is saying they want to charge the company a fee for traffic flow and for the parking lot being blocked off for car show. But the building and parking lot is private own by corporate. Can the city charge for having an event on the business private... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2024
Yes, the city can charge for having an event on the business private property. A car show is well beyond the normal usage for which the property was zoned for.
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Unfortunately, your company be sued if a patient leaves children in her car and something happens to them even if it's futile.
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