In January 2024, I made a deposit for a property in Alabama under the belief that a Casita could be included on the lot. The completion date for the lot was initially set for October 30, 2024, but it has been postponed to April 30, 2025. Recently, I was informed that Casitas are not allowed on the... View More

I have full-time custody of our child, but there are no formal court orders for child support. The other parent picks and chooses when he wants to see our child. I've tried discussing child support with him, and he paid one time but then regularly has excuses for not being able to contribute... View More

I just wanna know if I am allowed to carry one or not

If my vehicle is in my boyfriend's name and we have a child together, can he take the vehicle if I leave him? We have no written agreements regarding the vehicle, and we have an informal arrangement where he gets our child every other weekend. The vehicle is under his insurance, and my name is... View More

I am creating a database of minerals and rocks and would like to know if it's legal to collect rocks under the bridges of small creeks on county roads in Alabama, or if this is considered private property. I have reached out to law enforcement and am waiting for an officer to call me back for... View More

I'm seeking an attorney in Autauga County to help get my relative's probation reinstated after a violation due to charges in Jefferson County. He has been incarcerated for over 6 months in Autauga and Jefferson County. The Jefferson County charges included one that was dismissed and an... View More

I've been experiencing a pest issue with bed bugs since January, and despite notifying my property manager and sending pictures, no action has been taken by the landlord. My lease states that pest control is the owner's responsibility. I set off foggers and vacated the property twice for... View More

I am in the process of purchasing a property and was instructed by my realtor, the seller, and the closing attorney to provide additional money obtained from a title loan company as an unexplained fee, which was not part of the original agreement. They advised me to wire all my funds without... View More

James Blount Griffin
answered on Mar 7, 2025

No one who wants you to sign these docs appears to be loyal to you and you alone. A few questions:

Are you buying a home or an investment property?

Is the seller very eager to get rid of it?

Is there a lender?

Is the closing attorney working for you, the lender,... View More

My son is serving a 15-year sentence for hindering prosecution by giving a false identity to a police officer in Alabama. At the time of the incident, he was in Phase 2 of drug court but left his mandated rehab, which led to a warrant for his arrest. While evading rehab, he provided false... View More

I'm seeking guidance on obtaining a pardon for a charge of hindering prosecution related to a murder case in which I was actually a victim. This occurred in 2013 in Guntersville, Alabama, Marshall County. The person responsible for the murder admitted to the crime and did not implicate me at... View More

I am 14 years old and currently under joint custody between my father and maternal grandmother. I live with my grandparents, who don't have legal custody, and wish to move in with my father after my probation ends on June 19. My father supports this decision and has been clean from substance... View More

I am 14 years old, and my probation ends on June 19. My father has joint custody with my maternal grandmother, but I currently live with my grandparents, who do not have legal custody. I wish to live with my father after my probation ends, and he supports this decision. However, my grandparents are... View More

I was accused of domestic violence and initially went to court on 11/20, but my case was continued. The charges have now been moved from civil to district court. During the incident, the plaintiff told police it was a mistake and didn't want to press charges, but the officer proceeded with the... View More

I settled a debt with a credit card company, and they agreed to charge it off. The last payment was made on April 27, 2022, and I have a canceled check showing it was deposited on April 28, 2022. However, this amount is still showing as past due on my credit report and is accruing interest.... View More

Matthew McKenna
answered on Mar 7, 2025

Contact a consumer protection attorney familiar with both the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a consultation. Keep records of all of your disputes, as well as the proof that the debt has been paid. Let me know if you have any questions.

I hit my mom, and I have been sent to court where I may be sent to juvenile detention. I have been assigned a lawyer. How long could I potentially be in juvenile detention for this incident, and what factors might influence the court's decision?

I have court in Bay Minette Alabama to get child support reduced. I have sent letter to judge explaining our child support case is an open case in Florida. Baldwin court clerk has emailed judge explaining same thing. Judge is still trying to proceed with case. Can Alabama judge modify Florida open... View More

If a person is driving a Dodge 1500 truck registered with a farm tag and has a crop sprayer attached, while performing farm-related activities on a county road with a suspended license, can they receive a ticket for driving with a suspended license, considering they were aware of the suspension?

I found $110 on the ground in a public area in Alabama with no witnesses around. I have not yet reported it to the authorities. There might have been security cameras in the area. Am I legally allowed to keep the money?

Can I keep and care for my fiancé's children while he is in jail? I am not biologically related to them, nor do I have legal guardianship. However, I am listed on their doctor's and school's paperwork. I am their future stepmother, and I believe I have an informal agreement with... View More

I was terminated from my job, with the stated reason being my involvement in selling sourdough bread from my cottage bakery. I was not required to notify or obtain approval from my employer for operating a side business. There were no warnings or prior disciplinary actions against me, and I... View More