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Tow company would not accept a bill of sale that was written 31 days earlier and a title that was signed over as proof of ownership to release a vehicle. They said the bill of sale was not valid keeping the vehicle for an extra week and costing almost $1,000 more. Towing company has a reputation... View More 
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Alabama, a bill of sale remains a legally valid document for proving ownership of a vehicle, even if it's over 20 days old. The towing company may have been incorrect in rejecting it based on the date alone. A signed title, along with the bill of sale, should generally be sufficient to... View More
Me & husband both own property & both names are on deed,but he hasn't been jailed.Is this legal?& can an ordinance be voided for this?Also they claim they've had ordinance since 1995.Noone has heard of it till 2023.when they hired building inspector.Us &1 other are only... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating and possibly unfair situation. If both you and your husband own the property and only you have been jailed, it could raise questions about equal treatment under the law. It may be worth exploring if there has been any discrimination or unequal... View More
We are starting a community intervention with the Fire departments and with community treatment centers in AL. Where can i locate the guidelines and criteria for this transportation service
answered on Aug 7, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Actually, EMTS, AMTS, or other first responders in your area would have more insight into this than attorneys would. They could be a starting point. Public health agencies might also be a source of guidance for... View More
My bank received a notice to file exemption. Employment was served to my bank to check my job status there. They started on April and I wasn't served until dev 2022. Way past time to file. Called all courts in state of Alabama. Nothing found. Lein was out on house the. Taken off. Not sure if... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing with the garnishment of your federal benefits and the lack of notice. It sounds like a very stressful and confusing ordeal.
A few key points based on the information you provided:
- If your federal benefits are... View More
Or if a background check is done
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
In Alabama, if you have an active warrant, it is unlikely to show up during the online renewal of your driver's license. The online renewal process typically checks your eligibility based on DMV records, which may not include warrant information.
However, a background check is a... View More
: Does a cop initially have to tell you the reason your being pulled over in Mobile Al?
I was pulled over by an officer outside of a school zone who told me while I was in the school zone he clocked me at 42. Where the officer said he clocked me at on the ticket is where he was already... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
In Mobile, Alabama, a police officer does not have to immediately tell you the reason for pulling you over. However, they typically do inform you of the reason after obtaining your license and insurance information. It’s common for officers to address the violation after verifying your details.... View More
I have few questions that need to ask I think I was hired by a company under false pretense so the could keep their accreditation and potential fire me and my wife while they keep their accreditation and frauding the alabama.
answered on Apr 11, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This question could be difficult for attorneys to respond to with a simple and quick direct answer. Attorneys would probably want to set up a consult discuss the matter and the reason for your suspicion. Good luck
We are cleaning river bottom where a scrap metal company has missed the barge while loading. The metal is underwater and we are not touching land at any time. Are we breaking any laws.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
In regards to your question about recovering scrap metal from the Tennessee River, it's essential to understand that various laws may apply. These include federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental protection, salvage rights, and navigation. For instance, the Clean Water... View More
I'm new and want to do this legally
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Here are some key legal procedures for towing vehicles off interstates in the United States:
- Obtain proper licensing and registrations - Tow truck companies and drivers need to be properly licensed and registered with the state to operate legally. This includes commercial driver's... View More
I requested the name change of my wife on the title so I can get tags in AL. The title shows her prior last name. The tag office requested the title in November of 2023 and issued me temp tags. AL only does 3 temp tags. Now we can not drive our vehicles which keeps me out of work because I can not... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
In Alabama, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the lienor if their failure to change the name on the title has resulted in significant negative consequences for you, such as the inability to obtain tags and drive legally, leading to potential job loss and disruptions in your... View More
Alabama housing finance authority made late payment while receiving assistance and it was reported on credit, 7 years, ruining credit and financial stability the rest of my life. Have no chance of getting home equity loan to pay off debt. Without loan, I will lose house, leaving me homeless. What... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
I understand your concerns about the late mortgage assistance payment impacting your credit and financial stability. In situations like this, the legal responsibilities and potential recourse can vary based on specific circumstances and state laws. Generally, state housing finance authorities are... View More
They said they would finish paying it off but because my husband of 15 years was driving it they say they taking it back I have been paying for it and buying the tag and insurance just at the end they called and said they would pay it off do I now have to give it to them
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Alabama, the ownership of a car typically depends on whose name is on the title. If you have been making payments on the car and it is titled in your name, you are generally considered the owner. Even if someone else pays off the remaining balance of the car loan, it doesn’t automatically... View More
My husband escaped from furlough in Tennessee. I'm trying to find out how long his since could be if he's convicted
answered on Jun 5, 2023
If he was convicted in Tennessee, you should reach out to a Tennessee Attorney. It depends on what he was convicted for, how much time was left on his sentence, etc. There are a lot of variables and there is no way of knowing without all the facts of his case.
answered on May 9, 2023
You need to provide more information. Were you an employee or customer. What was the reason? Were you arrested? What were your injuries?
Would we need to file a foreign LLC in any state that we conduct business. We are hiring them as independent contractors. Also would we need to have worker's compensation?
answered on Mar 25, 2023
Each State has its own rule on what constitutes "doing"/"conducting" business for the purpose of determining whether an out-of-state business must register there as a "foreign" entity. Having an employee in a particular State may be, but isn't always, a factor in... View More
I am willing to own a gas station
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
In Alabama, businesses that sell beer or other alcoholic beverages are required to obtain a license from the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC).
To apply for a beer license, you will need to follow a series of steps and provide certain information and documentation to the ABC.... View More
As far as exclusions, it states your consumer report does not include a report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report; does that mean that late payments on your credit report are illegal?
In August, I fled an abusive relationship, from NC, with the father of my children. I returned to my hometown. Having no other options at the time, my children and I ended up in a tent for around two weeks. The children slept on mattresses inside the tent, fully clothed, and covered with blankets.... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2022
You should hire an attorney. You are not required to submit to DHR requested drug screens. However, if you refuse, DHR will often use that to justify removing the children. If so, you will have a 72-hour hearing and you should request an attorney be appointed to represent you at the 72-hour... View More
I'm having problems with a drainage ditch behind my house. Stormwater is cascading from the ditch onto my property cause severe soil erosion to the point my shed near the ditch is about to collapse into the ditch. The public works department says it is the water works problem and water works... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2022
You likely need an attorney who handles eminent domain or inverse condemnation cases. The Alabama Supreme Court has found that in some cases excessive runoff and erosion may result in an unconstitutional taking. The viability of inverse condemnation claims are highly dependent on the timing and... View More
This sheriff threatened to fire anyone seen talking to a particular individual that contributed to his opponents campaign also. The same sheriff in last election threatened to terminate anyone that he found that didn't vote for him? Are these things election violations? I was told possibly... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2021
Please understand that I do not practice law in GA and will not pretend to know Georgia law or specific Georgia election statutes. However, the question I would pose is: is Georgia a "right to work" state? Another question might be: does Georgia law prohibiting harassment apply to... View More
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