Questions Answered by Neville Bedford
Q: Is there such a thing as shared physical placement in RI?
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Answered on Mar 2, 2018
Answered on Mar 2, 2018
Neville Bedford's answer
Yes, when both parents freely agree to share equally all parenting obligations. Arrange a visit with your favorite family attorney to discus the particulars in a private meeting.
Yes, when both parents freely agree to share equally all parenting obligations. Arrange a visit with your favorite family attorney to discus the particulars in a private meeting.
Q: friend will not acknowledge any of my attempts to reclaim my possessions which he said he would if i ever got to nervous
Neville Bedford's answer
If you can't resolve it amicably, it may be time to take your "friend" to small claims court.
If you can't resolve it amicably, it may be time to take your "friend" to small claims court.
Q: I am getting divorced and have just receive a settlement for workman's comp is my husband entitled to any of this
Neville Bedford's answer
Talk to the attorney you retained to represent you in your divorce. Depending on the nature of the settlement, and the other assets, if any, there may be a way to come to a satisfactory arrangement to help you get on the road to becoming "happily unmarried."
Talk to the attorney you retained to represent you in your divorce. Depending on the nature of the settlement, and the other assets, if any, there may be a way to come to a satisfactory arrangement to help you get on the road to becoming "happily unmarried."
Q: Am I held liable for all the rent if my roommate moves out and breaks lease
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Neville Bedford's answer
You may be. Talk to your landlord and see if they are OK with you getting a new roommate.
You may be. Talk to your landlord and see if they are OK with you getting a new roommate.
Q: What does a TRIAL DEPOSITION IN DCYF CASE mean?
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Answered on Feb 17, 2018
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What is DEPOSITION?
The testimony of a witness taken upon interrogatories, not in open court, but in pursuance of a commission to take testimony issued by a court, or under a general law on the subject, and reduced to writing and duly authenticated, and intended to be used upon the trial of an action in court. Butcher v. U. S., 72 Fed. 972, 19 C.C. A. 259; Indianapolis Water Co. v. American Strawboard Co. (C. C.) 65 Fed. 535.A deposition is a written declaration under oath, made upon...
What is DEPOSITION?
The testimony of a witness taken upon interrogatories, not in open court, but in pursuance of a commission to take testimony issued by a court, or under a general law on the subject, and reduced to writing and duly authenticated, and intended to be used upon the trial of an action in court. Butcher v. U. S., 72 Fed. 972, 19 C.C. A. 259; Indianapolis Water Co. v. American Strawboard Co. (C. C.) 65 Fed. 535.A deposition is a written declaration under oath, made upon...
Q: How do I support my case to have physical placement of my child? Shared placement does not work with dads work schedule.
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Neville Bedford's answer
If you and your child's father cannot resolve it, work with a practicing family court attorney to help prepare to present your case.
If you and your child's father cannot resolve it, work with a practicing family court attorney to help prepare to present your case.
Q: If a property was taken by eminent domain in 1915 in Rhode Island can that land be sold by the state for profit?
Neville Bedford's answer
Generally, the owners(or their heirs) who were forced to sell may have a right to redemption. Gather your documents and Meet with an attorney to evaluate your rights.
Generally, the owners(or their heirs) who were forced to sell may have a right to redemption. Gather your documents and Meet with an attorney to evaluate your rights.
Q: I am being cyberstalked which has been reported to police but during this I was extremely slandered. What are my legal
Neville Bedford's answer
You may wish to meet with an attorney to consider seeking a protective order in the State Court. They should also be able to review your allegations/evidence of slander and advise you of your options.
You may wish to meet with an attorney to consider seeking a protective order in the State Court. They should also be able to review your allegations/evidence of slander and advise you of your options.
Q: Can a lawyer have client's settlement check made under his name, take it, keep deducting his fees, with no explanation
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Neville Bedford's answer
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
Q: Can a lawyer have client's settlement check made under his name, take it, keep deducting his fees, with no explanation
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Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Answered on Feb 17, 2018
Neville Bedford's answer
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
Q: If im charged with a misdemeanor but the plaintiff is pushing for a felony. What would happen if i pleaded nolo?
Neville Bedford's answer
Great question for the attorney representing you, who shall have all the details at their fingertips.
Great question for the attorney representing you, who shall have all the details at their fingertips.
Q: What type of lawyer do I contact for negligence or fraud when dealing with Healthsource RI, and how do I go about it?
Neville Bedford's answer
Look at the directory here and choose one. Then contact them to arrange a meeting with your evidence. They may ask for a retainer for the costs of their time.
Look at the directory here and choose one. Then contact them to arrange a meeting with your evidence. They may ask for a retainer for the costs of their time.
Q: How to get a lawyer for my friend who was arrested and prisoner. He is sex offender II and wrote a black Mail.
Neville Bedford's answer
Your friend will likely be assigned an Attorney from the Public Defender's office.
Your friend will likely be assigned an Attorney from the Public Defender's office.
Q: Where can I find official documentation on UGTMA accounts in RI and rules around use of the money?
Q: My ex-boyfriend and I were never married and have two children in common, 11 and 8 years of age. I would like to file...
Neville Bedford's answer
Time to retain a family court lawyer and file what we call a Miscellaneous case to establish custody, parenting time, etc.
Time to retain a family court lawyer and file what we call a Miscellaneous case to establish custody, parenting time, etc.
Q: What light color is NOT allowed on a registered automobile. Foglights,halo headlights,etc
Neville Bedford's answer
flashing lights are prohibited. See the general laws for more details.
TITLE 31
Motor and Other Vehicles
CHAPTER 31-24
Lighting Equipment and Reflectors
SECTION 31-24-31
§ 31-24-31. Flashing lights – Forward viewing or rotary beam lights.
(a) Flashing lights are prohibited, except on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, snow removal equipment, or on any vehicle as a means for indicating a right or left turn. However, the...
flashing lights are prohibited. See the general laws for more details.
TITLE 31
Motor and Other Vehicles
CHAPTER 31-24
Lighting Equipment and Reflectors
SECTION 31-24-31
§ 31-24-31. Flashing lights – Forward viewing or rotary beam lights.
(a) Flashing lights are prohibited, except on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, snow removal equipment, or on any vehicle as a means for indicating a right or left turn. However, the...
Q: My fiancé ex girlfriend stoped allowing him to see his 4 yr son, once we got engaged! Can she do this?
Neville Bedford's answer
He should meet with an attorney. It's not your child. You should not be involved.
He should meet with an attorney. It's not your child. You should not be involved.
Q: My daughters father is doing a long sentence. I just got papers he is filing a motion of relief. Can i fight
Neville Bedford's answer
From your description of the situation, It's not likely he will have an resources from whence to pay his support obligation in the near future. If you know otherwise, hire an attorney to help you present that evidence to the court in rebuttal of his pleadings.
From your description of the situation, It's not likely he will have an resources from whence to pay his support obligation in the near future. If you know otherwise, hire an attorney to help you present that evidence to the court in rebuttal of his pleadings.
Q: How much notice of a problem do you need to give your landlord before you can withhold rent?
Neville Bedford's answer
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Auxiliary_Housing/documents/LTHandbook.pdf
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/INDEX.HTM
TITLE 34
Property
CHAPTER 34-18
Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
SECTION 34-18-30
§ 34-18-30. Self-help for limited repairs.
(a) If the landlord fails to comply with subsection of § 34-18-22(a)(1), (2), (4), (5), or (6), and the reasonable cost of compliance is less than one...
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Auxiliary_Housing/documents/LTHandbook.pdf
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/INDEX.HTM
TITLE 34
Property
CHAPTER 34-18
Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
SECTION 34-18-30
§ 34-18-30. Self-help for limited repairs.
(a) If the landlord fails to comply with subsection of § 34-18-22(a)(1), (2), (4), (5), or (6), and the reasonable cost of compliance is less than one...
Q: How you can help a child in danger by her own dad
Neville Bedford's answer
Consult with an attorney familiar with domestic violence cases and explore your options.
Consult with an attorney familiar with domestic violence cases and explore your options.
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