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What is going to happen with him and will he stay in jail for this situation that isn't his fault what so ever. Help me please I don't know what to do about it in my own.
answered on Aug 13, 2020
It is very nice that you obviously love and care about your husband. You should avoid speaking about this matter and encourage him to consult privately and confidentially with his attorney so they may present their best defenses to the court, where the judge will decide the gravitas of this... View More 
My daughter has been with me for summer visitation since june14th. I have concerns about her safety with her mother so I haven't returned her to her mother. Today her mother filed an emergency court motion and the judge ordered me to bring her back and gave us a court date of August 18th.... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2020
If you willfully do not comply with the Judges order, the Judge will have myriad remedies at their disposal to insure you learn not to disrespect, nor disregard, the court's authority. If you value your relationship with your child, and your credibility before the court, I would advise you to... View More
if so what type of information should be brought to court proceedings to help keep minor child with legal guardian
answered on Jul 14, 2020
If a Guardian has been appointed. The father will be well advised to work with their attorney to present evidence of a significant change in circumstances to support a proposed modification of the arrangement, along with supporting evidence significant enough to meet their burden to show that it is... View More
the people who actually bought the house got the paperwork yesterday and showed up today. What can be done about the rent we have paid so far to the shady person who did this to us
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Report them to the authorities. http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE34/34-18/34-18-38.2.HTM compliance is mandatory. Retain an attorney if you are served with an eviction complaint.
My wife and her family decided to dye my child’s hair....My wife is not telling the truth and has my child lying also....This is in R.I.....BTW my wife has DCYF on her case because she drinks and urine(s) came back dirty..
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Meet with your attorney and prepare to present this to the court. Bring all of the impeaching evidence you have to help your attorney expose these lies along with copies of the prior court orders, if any, that prohibit hair dying. DCYF will also likely be interviewing you if they are following up... View More
My Father passed away in 2012, his next of kin was his wife, so she received his Veterans Burial Flag. She had passed away in 2019, I just found out. She gave my Father’s flag to her grandson, I was my Father’s only biological child and they had no children together. With my Father’s death, I... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Consult with a local attorney to review the case that was likely filed in the town where they passed. If the will was filed and no objection was timely filed, you may not have a remedy. For peace of mind, the consultation may be worth your while.
No will exits, Do funds go directly to the surviving sister or does it get split with the deceased sister's children ?
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Sympathies for your loss. http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE33/33-1/33-1-1.HTM will give you the answer you seek. Do yourself a favor and meet with a local attorney to explain the rules of descent and administration of an intestacy petition in the probate court. They will be able to... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Your employer controls the terms of your "at will" employment. Terminating you for refusal to wear his helmet is not likely considered to be discrimination, as Cowboy fans have not yet been defined as a protected class, nor granted a religious affiliation, sex, or gender identity that... View More
They are family members. One of them is diagnosed mentally ill, the other is not. However they have both tried to pin their shortcomings on me repeatedly and even had me arrested and hospitalized and have been doing so since I was a young child. I tried to file a domestic violence restraining order... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Speak only with your lawyer. If you cannot afford private counsel, a public defender will be appointed to represent you.
My electric bill is triple my neighbors. I have lived here for 5 years. My landlord has never mentioned that I pay for a shared utility. This has just come to light when I had an electrician come check to see why my electric bill was so high. Upon further examination a plumber became involved... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
It is unclear what expense is shared, and what is due to the leak. If the pump is not yours, you may have a case of theft of utilities against the person who wired it on your service. This may require more investigation and perhaps professional legal representation. Once you have all of the... View More
I don’t know what the letter means I had surgery done already but need another surgery with no garuntee of it being 100 percent but I am having another surgery on my left ankle again
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Talk to your attorney in confidence. If you do not have an attorney, find one as soon as you can. They can help you navigate this process and advocate for your rights.
The dmv adjudication states the incident was from 2019 when the accident was 2016 i have offered to make payments twice and they wont accept it without all of my financial history. I feel uncomfortable giving this information and also on some of the documents they have sent it has my name... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Your attorney should not lie to you and should advocate for your best interests. It sounds like you need some professional representation and assistance to understand what rights, obligations, and responsibilities you may have. I would recommend you meet with, and retain your own advocate to assist... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Medical sickness can have a negative impact on one's income and ability to pay. As soon as you know you have this condition, file a petition with the court to modify your obligation due to the changed circumstances (they are generally not retroactively allowed) . If you and your new wife have... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Exercise your fifth amendment right and speak only in confidence with your attorney. After that case is resolved. contact a family law attorney to discuss Divorce options.
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Depending on who, or what, your dog was fighting with, one possible answer is yes. If animal control has filed a citation against you, meet with an attorney to explore all of your options.
the coronavirus. Usually this meeting is held in May. In the budget is a 2% raise for employees, and I would have retired based on that pay rate/scale. If it is passed, am I eligible for that pay rate to retire on, and am i eligible for retroactive pay dating back to the beginning of the fiscal... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Congratulations on your coming retirement. Gather your plan documents and make an appointment with your attorney to review those plan particulars. If the budget is enacted retroactively, I would assume that would answer your question.
I live with my mother but I’m very unhappy and we constantly fight and I’m constantly being made to feel like an object and my father has 3 kids and is working very often meaning he’s never home so my step mom takes care of all of them meaning I can’t live with him and I don’t have any... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Once you have graduated from High School and attained the age of 18, you are legally considered emancipated. At $200 per week, you will likely need to find housing that costs you less that $350 per month.
Start saving your money for a deposit on your new place and good luck to you.
sides that i would pay half. now shes trying to "evict" me. What do i do ????
answered on Jul 6, 2020
She will likely have to file a formal eviction petition with the court if you cannot come to a resolution together. This will create a public record that may make it difficult for you to attain housing in the future. Out of respect for your (former) close friendship, and your interest in being... View More
Me in the hywy and was arrested
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Talk to your (Rhode Island) attorney to go over ALL of the details in private. They will be most familiar with the facts of your case and best suited to amend your complaint as appropriate. If you insist on representing yourself, you will be expected to abide by all of the court rules of practice,... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Your mother should talk to her lawyer. They will have the particular documents and be able to best advise her.
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