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0 Answers | Asked in Collections for Connecticut on
Q: Is it legal for another collection agency to have my information when I paid the debt they are contacting me for?

I had an account with a hospital go to a debt collection agency, I paid them the money and received a confirmation number and also called to confirm the account was listed in their system as paid off. I then received a call from another debt collection agency looking for payment for the same... View More

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Q: What rights do we have against employers spying on employees with a hidden camera

I work for the town of Greenwich

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Q: What rights do town employees have against employers spying with hidden camera

We work for the town of Greenwich conn.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: Getting out of lease in Connecticut

I have a lease in the state of Connecticut until April 2025. My landlord told me via text that she "can let me out of the lease." I found another place. How should I proceed so legally the landlord cannot come after me? The lease does state that if I break it, I have to pay for all the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Connecticut on
Q: What are my options? Should I fight for sole legal custody? Can I limit scheduled visits with bio mom until consistent?

I have full physical custody of my daughter (6) and I share legal custody with her mother. Mom has an order for parenting time that is to be "liberal and flexible based on mutual agreement". I was granted physical custody as recommended by the GAL at the time of our divorce (Aug 2023).... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: Daughter has 3 roommates. One decided to move out blaming roomates of bullying and has become a real problem

The roommate in question is still on lease but has gone and taken things out of my daughters room.

What rights do roommates have if this girl goes into other rooms especially during holiday break?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Connecticut on
Q: Why are women, that sleep with influential men for career advancement, considered victims instead of prostitutes?

For example, sleeping with a producer in exchange for acting jobs or sleeping with a CEO in exchange for an inflated salary and gifts.

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I think that you're making a false dichotomy between "victim" or "prostitute".

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Connecticut on
Q: How is the child support for the youngest child and the only with a court support order?

If a man has 3 children with 3 different woman. The first 2 don't have an order he only gives them cash here and there.

Will the court just count the youngest kid wit the actual order?

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: I’m a Brazilian citizen residing in the US with a green card. Do I need a visa on my Brazilian passport to travel to CA?

Traveling to Canada with my US citizen husband to visit his family.

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Nov 11, 2024

No. A green card holder doesn't need a visa to visit Canada

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0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Connecticut on
Q: Have a matter in ct probate court were judge removed prior fiduciaries for skimming and lapping.

Need an atty on contingency

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Connecticut on
Q: My divorce attorney did not file a contempt motion after my divorce was finalized for back alimony.

This was going on for 3 months , before I realized nothing was filed. He kept telling me the courts were slow. He’s been reprimanded by the court and has had his license suspended. Not sure if this was happening while he was representing me. Phone calls were either never returned or were returned... View More

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Q: Can my parents prevent me from going places ad take my phone becuase I refuse to follow their religon?

My parents will not let me go anywhere or have my phone or get a job until I "get right with god" but I am not a Christian and feel these belies are being forced onto me. They are doing this because I am Bi-sexual. What should I do? also, can they take items away from me that were gifted... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Estate Planning and Elder Law for Connecticut on
Q: If someone dies on 8/30 and receives a pension check on 9/1 does that person have to return the check?

PER OPM (office of personal management )YOUR RETIREMENT ANNUNITY IS PAID EACH MONTH AND COVERS THE PERIOD FOR THE PREVIOUS MONTH , USUALLY ON THE FIRST BUSINES DAY OF THE MONTH.

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for Connecticut on
Q: My neighbor of 5 yrs telling me move shed from his property 4 in. I put it there 12 yr ago and owner of property agreed

My neighbor when I put it there agreed with me to place it there. He said no problem. I hwv3 sold house last year and new owner of the neighbor house wants it moved or going to sue him. Is he responsible to move it since the original owner agreed with me to place it there. I lived in Bristol CT

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can someone show me how to test myself and answer questions not just studies cases. I want some proof it working
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 27, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you are a student taking law classes. You could check whether there are free sample questions online, either through undergrad courses or sample multistate questions for bar exams. There probably... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Connecticut on
Q: My daughter got a blight notice for about $25000 worth of work. She can't get a loan anywhere . Should she file bankrupc

What can she do? I know we will probably lose the house but what can they legally do to her?

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answered on Oct 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. Filing for bankruptcy is a significant decision and should be carefully considered. It might help to consult with a financial advisor or legal professional to explore all available options before proceeding.

There may be local...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for Connecticut on
Q: Hi! I’m inquiring about tradedressing. I want to rival a QR code rideshare company. Can they copyright the concept of qr
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Copyright protects the specific expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. This means you cannot copyright the concept of a QR code. QR codes are a standardized technology used for encoding information, and their fundamental design is not something that can be owned through copyright.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Connecticut on
Q: I received an email from a company called Carmichael & Frost regarding a UCC Lien and threatening to seize my assets.

They are threatening to send people to my home to seize assets. The business is no longer and I am disabled. I have never heard from this company before.

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this stressful situation. First, it's important to verify the legitimacy of the email. Check the company's official website and contact information to see if they match the details in the email. Be cautious of any unsolicited communications,... View More

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