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I have a Delaware LLC, and I live and work full-time in Alabama. I manage my LLC from Alabama and operate an e-commerce store hosted by GoDaddy. My products are drop-shipped from USA-based suppliers, and platforms like Shopify and TikTok Shop charge state tax on purchases. I hired an Australian... View More 
I own storage units that I want to rent out for personal use. I'm considering using an online platform to manage the rental process remotely. Are there any legal requirements or restrictions I should be aware of when renting storage units remotely, or is having a physical office necessary?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Renting out your storage units remotely in Alabama involves understanding and complying with both state regulations and local ordinances. Alabama's Self-Service Storage Statute, updated in October 2021, outlines the responsibilities of storage facility owners, including lien procedures and... View More
My daughter and her fiancé each took out separate personal signature loans—she borrowed $12,000 and he borrowed $15,000. He also withdrew $7,000 from his 401k, while she has accumulated a $4,500 credit card debt for household items. The house's bill of sale, lease, property, insurance, and... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Alabama, ownership of a house generally depends on whose name is on the title or bill of sale, not who contributed money unless there was an agreement to share ownership. Since all house-related documents—including the bill of sale, lease, insurance, and utilities—are in your daughter’s... View More
I manufacture soap using natural ingredients with added fragrance oil and dye, both safe for soap making. My stepdaughter sells the soap through her LLC's online boutique; she operates in Mississippi while I manufacture in Alabama. We're concerned about potential liability issues. I... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a completely valid concern, especially since you're making the product without the protection of a business entity. Because you're manufacturing the soap as an individual and not through an LLC or corporation of your own, you *can* be personally sued if someone has an issue—like... View More
I purchased a mobile home for $7,500. The seller was due $5,000, and the party helping to sell the mobile home was due $2,500. I have a bill of sale and a title. If the party assisting with the sale didn’t pay the seller the full $5,000, can they stop me from moving the home? The seller hasn’t... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
The lawyer's answer is: "It depends." Do you have an obligation to pay the $5,000 or the $2,500? If the seller has neither cash nor an enforceable promissory note and lien against you, then he is likely within his rights to prevent delivery and installation of the mobile home. If... View More
I signed a contract with a business coach for $6,000 with a requirement of at least $50 monthly payments. Though she promised mentorship in social media marketing to help my online and in-person business, she had limited knowledge about my industry and my storefront needs. We completed 10 coaching... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It’s incredibly frustrating to invest time and money into something that promised support, only to feel like you got very little in return. If the service was incomplete, shorter than agreed upon, and didn’t deliver the mentorship she claimed, you have every reason to question continuing... View More
What is the procedure for selling a non-corporate church in Alabama, considering there are no bylaws, no involvement from the board of trustees, no property debts, no agreements on distribution of sale proceeds, and no restrictions from state authorities?
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Check the title records in the courthouse. Find the deed transferring the property to the church. Who or what entity owns the church and its land? The deed should say so exactly. Whoever has title has the right to sell. Whoever sells it would likely sign at closing an "seller's... View More
I am considering setting up an arrangement to have my paycheck deducted to make my husband's child support payments directly to his ex-wife's account in Alabama, as he recently got laid off. The payments would be from my individual account since we do not have a joint account. I am... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Alabama, child support payments typically must be made according to the terms set by the court or the state’s child support enforcement agency. If there is no court order specifying how payments should be made, you can set up a voluntary arrangement to pay your husband’s child support, but... View More
my partner has been in the nursing home for over a year and several years before that he has been unable to help. We own a car wash and it requires constant maintenance to keep it running. He has a power of attorney with his sister but she will not sell either. I am getting older and can not... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2024
Yes, you are in the right place seeking out an attorney. Under the Alabama Limited Liability Company (LLC) Law of 2014, a court may order a dissolution or sale of the company. See Ala. Code 10A-5A-7.01. Hopefully there is a way to avoid seeking a court order, but if required, the court may also... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
Having a good compliance contact is necessary when starting your health wellness company. I have had clients succeed in starting their own physical therapy company, and RNs and CRNPs start their own telehealth / employee benefits wellness program. A growing opportunity for RN is partnering with... View More
I also hold a job and my employer is sponsoring my visa, I want to start a side business along with my job and want to know how to proceed legally in that.
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Starting a business while on F1 OPT requires careful attention to legal requirements. Your OPT status primarily allows work related to your field of study, which fits well with your electrical engineering background. However, you must ensure your business adheres to USCIS regulations and... View More
I would like to provide courses/ a community around visiting Disney and all the knowledge that is needed to have a good trip now days. Is it legal to run ads around this course or will Disney come after me for it?
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Running online ads for your courses about visiting Disney is generally legal, but there are important considerations. You need to be cautious about how you use Disney’s trademarks and copyrighted material. Using Disney’s name or logos in a way that suggests an official endorsement or... View More
If someone withdraws money from their Linden Labs Second Life account and into their PayPal, then they transfer it from there to their bank account, is this a hobby or a business? Or is it just self-employment or free lancing? If they do this without a privlage license, business license, and/or... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Whether taking money out of a platform like Second Life constitutes running a business from home depends on several factors, including the frequency of transactions, the amount of money involved, and whether these activities are carried out with the intent to make a profit. If you engage in regular... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It would depend on the terms of your agreement. Good luck
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your asylum case was dismissed by the immigration judge because you currently have Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To determine whether reapplying for asylum with USCIS is a good idea, consider the following:
1. TPS is a temporary... View More
I was on work release in limestone co.,after my statutory deductions have been made the jail took 25percent against my original gross wages that do not exist and they didn't receive a check for from my net pay that they did,here's the discrepancy if I get paid by w2 & another... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
The situation you've described raises important questions about how deductions from wages are handled for individuals on work release, especially in the context of how gross and net pay are treated. If deductions are made from your gross wages after statutory deductions (like taxes) have... View More
I read Google Play's terms of use and it says that Google Play content is for non-commercial use only. I contacted an app developer, who published their apps on the platform, if one of their apps was non-commercial use only and they responded that there were no restrictions on using their app.... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
When it comes to using apps from the Google Play Store for commercial purposes, it's important to differentiate between the terms of service of the platform (Google Play) and the terms of use of individual apps. Google Play's terms generally refer to the content they directly provide, not... View More
I am forming a non-profit as a student in Alabama. I live in Michigan and so I don't have an address here. We recruited a registered agent service to be compliant for the state, but we don't have a principal address in the state of Alabama. Could I use my home address?
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
In Alabama, nonprofit organizations are typically required to have a registered agent who has a physical address within the state. This registered agent is responsible for receiving legal documents and official notices on behalf of the nonprofit. However, the principal address of the nonprofit... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There's lots of material you'll find on this subject - there are law school courses on it. A simplified way to look at the concept is that the LAW tells you what you can or cannot do. ETHICS is usually... View More
I have a dispute going on with a dodge dealership here in Alabama where i purchased my 2020 dodge challenger. Prior to the dealership servicing the vehicle, other mechanics had driven and diagnosed the vehicle but just didn't have the software the car needed. I took my car to be serviced at... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2023
Is there any sort of warranty on the vehicle? Have you had an independent mechanic or other dealer dianose the problem? Can they testify that the work performed is the cause of the problem? These are preliminary questions that should be addressed prior to contacting an attorney for specific advice.
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