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I've lived here 3 yrs on private property. I live in an apt under the LL quarters above. Never had any problem. Until I asked to have the dead mouse removed due to the smell. I enclosed info on the health danger I found online. She had a fit and told me I have to be out by Jan 1 2025. I just... View More
Last year she gave me dryer sheets to stuff in wall. I had to deal with any surface cleaning myself. She had no worries. This year I provided her with info off the net where the odor is/ can be toxic. She got all irate told me I didn't need to be in the apt it's so dangerous and she wants... View More
I received a subpoena in the mail. My son is an untreated severely mentally ill person that we filed for a court ordered mental evaluation about 6 months ago. Nothing came of it but all records are with the court. I do not want to do this. I do not want to be physically in the courtroom with my... View More
My husband is retiring and pulling social security due to health reasons so we want to put the business in may name alone. I just need help filing the proper paperwork please
Recently, there has been communication from district leadership indicating expectations regarding where and when I work, which aligns more closely with the control typically exercised over employees rather than independent contractors. I operate as a business owner, providing my own materials,... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your concerns about maintaining clear contractor status are valid, particularly given the IRS's specific guidelines about behavioral control factors. The district's attempts to dictate when and where you work could indeed risk misclassifying your role.
Consider drafting a... View More
my girlfriend has plead not guilty in a criminal case and was denied a public defender for trial. She works as a night stalker at a grocery store and they say she makes to much money and can afford an attorney which is laughable like the affidavit for warrantless arrest filed by a detective that... View More
I am listed on the vehicle registration and a co-signer on the loan.
answered on Jan 9, 2025
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In most jurisdictions nationwide, the registrant or co-registrant would be named in the summons and complaint. Although their conduct would not generally amount to negligence, plaintiff usually names them in any... View More
The victim of the incident don't want to press charges and believes the cops made things up for the charges that are against the defendant
This is related to a DV case with my ex who is also the father of my children. It has been a long process and he has up the hearing on Thursday. Since our incident he has continued to pick up other cases and I don't feel that they are taking it seriously. I have expressed my concerns and to... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
You absolutely have a voice in the plea hearing. You can express your concerns to the judge, either directly during the hearing or through your attorney. Make sure to clearly communicate how the situation affects you and your children.
If you feel that the current offer doesn't address... View More
On December 2nd there was a report of an accident. Normally they're they always talk about who was involved when the accident occurred etc. Can't find anything on it to know who was involved or what happened. Is that open to the public or do you have to request it
There was a protection order at the beginning of this whole thing and part of me worries if this 'reconciliation' is a ploy to some how retaliate.-revenge best served cold kind of thing (he is that type). I really want to consider reconciliation, but I want to & protect myself &... View More
Employer did not reach out to talk about circumstances at all! I immediately took 2 more test at a more repitable lab, both negative! I am appealing for original UI benefits that I did not pursue due to attorney pursuing work comp first. looking for case law relating to improper termination as... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. The short answer is that it would best serve your interests if you had a signature. Having only a printed name could lead to ambiguity as to acceptance of the waiver's terms. A Colorado attorney could advise... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
If you're facing a situation where police initially claim probable cause to search your vehicle for bombs and then identify paraphernalia in plain view, it's important to understand your rights. Probable cause must be based on specific facts that would lead a reasonable person to believe... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
If police observe items like bombs or paraphernalia in plain view within your vehicle, they may have probable cause to conduct a search. Probable cause exists when officers have reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime is present. Seeing suspicious... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
If someone signs a check over to you, they are authorizing you to receive those funds. By properly endorsing the check and depositing it into your bank account, you are legally entitled to use the money. Make sure the endorsement is clear and matches the requirements of your bank to avoid any... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
Taking photos of your completed tile work can be tricky from a legal perspective, as several factors come into play.
Generally, you can share photos of your craftsmanship on Instagram if you have permission from both the property owner and the general contractor. Make sure to respect any... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
To modify the suggested benefit amount for your husband's SSI benefits, you'll need to provide evidence to the Social Security Administration showing why the current amount needs adjustment. This could include documents about changes in income, living arrangements, medical conditions, or... View More
Looking for a lawyer who's so good at what he is doing that likes the challenge more than money to begin with first and don't just take cases what a client could win if he or she were able to show up to defend him or herself and file a contra lawsuit of defamation of character or win... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you in response to your request. The format is limited to Q &A. You'd need to reach out to law firms on your own - for pro bono attorneys, one option... View More
I filed a complaint with the Insurance Regulatory Agency and received a very nasty letter saying I was responsible for the "services provided" to this person I have never met and does not live in my house. Geico told me to provide proof the person had insurance, which clearly I cant... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
I would ask Geico what consumer report that information came from and then contact the company to get a copy of that report. Sometimes insurance companies get this information from Lexis Nexis but could be somewhere else. The CFPB has a list of some consumer reporting agencies:... View More
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