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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Opposing party's lawyer calling, emailing, texting nonstop... what qualifies as harassment? What can I do?

The opposing party's attorney (a personal friend of theirs) has called, emailed and texted me demanding copies of documents that the court clerk can provide from a past hearing. They called me 6 times in the course of a few hours... would this qualify as harassment? Can I do anything?... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Oct 4, 2018

It appears that you are in Texas, but are asking questions of California lawyers. We are not qualified to answer questions about Texas law. If you are in California, and are representing yourself, it is quite normal for the opposing attorney to contact you, especially if you have documents... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: is it my US legal right to be allowed to choose how communications (printed hardcopies vs online)are sent to me by NYCHA

I'm being forced to create an online account but i don't want an online "presence". I want to continuing receiving communications (statements, lease renewals, etc) by U.S. 1st class mail to keep all documentation in a physical file, not on a computer( i want a keep a physical... View More

Elaine Shay
Elaine Shay
answered on Oct 1, 2018

Are you referring to NYCHA's NextGen Online Certification Program? If so, you can inform your property manager that you are opting out of taking advantage of the new option for online recertification and requesst a traditional paper packet... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Communications Law for Arizona on
Q: Privacy of communication between children and non-custodial parent

I am recently divorced and my ex-wife is monitoring texts between me and my children, as well as hovering over them whIle we talk on the phone. Is this legal in the state of Arizona? Don't I have some form of privacy allotted to me when talking with my children?

Randi Sirlin
Randi Sirlin
answered on Sep 25, 2018

In terms of what is legal in the State of Arizona, this depends, in part, on what your parenting plan states.

Most parenting plans do contain clauses regarding communications between the parent who is not with the children and the children and a good parenting plan will include orders that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Ohio on
Q: What is the law in Ohio for HOAs regarding monthly board meetings pertaining to open communication of agenda?

Concern has been raised that the president is not sending out agenda items for discussion to all homeowners for monthly meetings. What is the law and requirement for information that is discussed at board meetings?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Sep 24, 2018

Ohio law for condominium operation can be found at this link:

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5311 See Sections 5311.09 and 091.

There can be additional rules in the condominium declaration and bylaws.

See also this link: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1702

It provides rules...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Military Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was given a ticket for harassment on Fort Campbell, KY. It’s my first offense ever. What should I expect?

My husbands chain of command got mad that I let people know that they had done some illegal things so they claimed I told them I was going to kill my husband during a meeting with his Lt. I had two witnesses to prove I never said it. They waited a week to report it which just so happened to be the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2018

Hire a lawyer and with your evidence, you should be fine.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Communications Law for Georgia on
Q: I have a tpo against my baby's dad I'm trying to lift it. Can I have a video visit with him without him being in trouble

He violated his tpo because he was caught with me. He only has a misdemeanor because I was willingly in his presence, I'm trying to get the tpo I put on him taken away because we have a baby together and there was no physical violence and we've reconciled. Can I have a video visitation... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2018

He would be violating the TPO and committing another felony. Stop trying to contact him. If you want the TPO dismissed, file a motion, but do not contact him while the order is in place.

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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Why can't I receive any information regarding my sons suicide investigation autopsy

The law enforcement handling the case told me that I would have to subpeona them . because it falls under the alabama open record law

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Aug 28, 2018

Your question is posted in CA. Doubtful anyone here knows anything about Alabama law. I am sorry for your loss.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Copyright, Communications Law and Intellectual Property for New York on
Q: Using Magazine and Newspaper covers on my website.

Hello! I was wondering if it would be fair use to include magazine and newspapers covers along with their logos in a "Print Advertising" section of an Ad agency's website? The covers will be placed in magazine and newspaper mockups in a digitally made-belief home setting next to... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Aug 13, 2018

You cannot do it. The logos and designs of newspapers are copyrighted.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Communications Law for Michigan on
Q: In Michigan, is it legal to record then publish phone conversation I am a party to without the consent of the other?

I purchased an item from a dealer who misrepresented the item and began lying about that misrepresentation the minute my check was cashed so I began recording conversations with them without their consent. I want to put these recordings in reviews online and give to the corporation/ brand of... View More

Trent Harris
Trent Harris
answered on Aug 27, 2018

Your question raises a couple different issues, so I'll break it down in parts.

(1) Is it illegal to record the phone call?

No, probably not. A person can record a phone conversation in Michigan, if the person recording the call is a participant in the phone call and the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Physical custody mother out right refuses myself any communication with my daughter outside of my visitation. Legal?

She refuses any communication by me with my daughter while she is with her.

She refuses to answer any questions I have to her about my daughter.

The mother blocked my number and requires me to send any questions I have via email.

It may be a week or three before I get a... View More

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answered on Aug 4, 2018

The kinds of questions you posted, she actually doesn't have to answer. It's not great parenting, but she isn't obligated to tell you those things. As long as she actually does show up for the parenting time designated, then she isn't in contempt of the order.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: If no charges are filed against my friends neighbor ( a city worker) when I reported him following me taking pictures..

And in retaliation stalker follows me one eve on the street and robs me of my cell phone wallet etc..isn’t that like intimidation of a witness?

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Jul 30, 2018

need more info

however, it sounds like a ROBBERY/theft.......maybe assault and battery depending on the facts.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Communications Law for Florida on
Q: Do we have a suit against Carrington mortgage?Plz read details. Thank you

After making all timely payments on our mortgage that was sold from Bank of America to Carrington in February of 2018. they State we owe June and July of 2018 even though we have proof that we sent the checks & they were cashed by Carrington. On Friday July 19th 2018 we received a foreclosure... View More

Richard Paul Zaretsky
Richard Paul Zaretsky
answered on Jul 25, 2018

I don't think you need counsel yet - as you have not given the lender time to digest the information they probably just received yesterday or maybe not even until today.

But - if Carrington proceeds to foreclosure then you must seek counsel immediately. In the meantime you can ask for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Communications Law for Illinois on
Q: was my federal privacy rights violated by a informant acting as a Agent secretly recording me using audio/video in my ca
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 19, 2018

You are obviously in the midst of a criminal prosecution.

Have you discussed this with your lawyer? I think you are asking around because you do not like your attorney's answer.

If you do not trust your attorney to provide proper counsel, you can always retain a new one

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Georgia on
Q: My wife and I are being called and texted by a woman I had an affair with. We have ask her to go away.

She calls text and tries to contact us via linked in and even watches our home.

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Jul 1, 2018

You can contact the police for harassing phone calls, and/or you can change your phone number.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law and Small Claims on
Q: Can i sue a tv company for taking an interview of me and changing the question afterwards so it makes me look bad?
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 16, 2018

People can sue for anything. Do you have a contract? What did the contract or release say?

That is the starting point.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Louisiana on
Q: Accidently grabbed my uncle's mail out of our shared mailbox. Supposedly I tampered with his mail. I never opened it.

But he had asked me to leave his mail in the box the other month and ever since then I have except for the other day when I realized I grabbed it on accident, only realizing when I had already turned the van off (which was on e,by the way) and I had to get my sleeping kids in the house because it... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jun 15, 2018

No but maybe you want to get a post office box

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law for Florida on
Q: Can a member of the community management company that oversees my community block my emails?
Alex McClure
Alex McClure
answered on Jun 29, 2018

How would this person possibly do this?

If you are an employee and they are an employer, that would be different.

1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: What can I do to get my name off a joint mortgage when the other party won’t communicate with me?

My ex boyfriend and I bought a house together, split up a year ago and decided he could keep the house and I would get my name off of the mortgage. He now is refusing to speak to me and I don’t know what to do now as I still own this house and I don’t even live in it.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jun 5, 2018

You are in a bad position. The lender has no incentive to let you off the mortgage because it would be increasing its risk with nothing in return. Unless you can convince the former boyfriend to refinance, you will remain on the hook in the event he defaults. Perhaps a letter to him from an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Securities Law for Georgia on
Q: False report of a crime. Unlawful. Conduct.
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on May 29, 2018

Is there a question?

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law, Criminal Law and Education Law for California on
Q: I am a teacher in a California public school. Is it legal for a parent to take my picture and send my to my boss?

She states we are not doing our job properly because we were talking among colleagues while the students were playing.

William John Light
William John Light
answered on May 17, 2018

Yes, it is legal to take photographs in a public space where there is no expectation of privacy. A public school, on public property, during school hours, is such a location.

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