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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Connecticut on
Q: buyer wants inspection fees, lawyers fee payed for by seller (estate) due to issue on listing

listing said septic system when it is a cesspool system

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Connecticut on
Q: divorcing husband and we have a 3 year old. Domestic abuse/custody/temp restraining order. Need free help what do I do?

My husband has been abusive on more than one occasion, I even needed emergency surgery. I have filed for an restraining order and full custody and a divorce but I need legal advice and I have been my daughter's main care taker so I haven't had a job. What do I do? How can I get the help I need?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Animal / Dog Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Connecticut on
Q: Try to see if I can do something legally about a pet insurance policy and claim?

I have a policy with Trupanion. I submitted a pre approval claim for a BOAs surgery for my french bulldog which is a surgery to shorten the soft palate. Trupanion denied the claim stating my dog had a pre existing condition. When I went over the vet records with a Trupanion CSR no where in the dogs... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: If an employer overpays someone because the employer/HR forgot to “end” someone’s position, does the employee have pay?

The person has multiple positions at the same employer. HR did not end one of those positions (unknown which, they did not specify completely), which resulted in overpayment for 8 months. Does the employee HAVE to pay that back? It was HR who made a huge mistake. It seems like the employee has to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Immigration question regarding i29 RFE!!!

I am on h4 and have a closed misdeamenor C.__My husband (H1B) has recently changed his company and the new company is filing his i129 (COS) along with mine(for the extension).__My question is because of my record can he get a RFE?

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

When an H1B visa holder changes employers, the new employer must file a Form I-129 for a change of employer (COS) along with any dependent H4 visa extensions. The presence of a misdemeanor on a dependent's record, like an H4 visa holder, generally does not directly impact the H1B principal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Immigration question regarding i29 RFE!!!

I am on h4 and have a closed misdeamenor C.

My husband (H1B) has recently changed his company and the new company is filing his i129 (COS) along with mine(for the extension).

My question is because of my record can he get a RFE?

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

When your husband's employer files an I-129 petition for his change of status (COS) and includes an extension for your H4 status, the focus of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will primarily be on his eligibility for the H1B visa and your eligibility for the H4 status.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: Selling my parents house in Massachusetts after they passed why would there be a 30 day hold on distribution of proceeds
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answered on Feb 25, 2024

I don’t practice in Massachusetts, but I think the answer is that there may be a 30 day appeal period that needs to run before the proceeds can be disbursed.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for Connecticut on
Q: Under CT law, what can LLC members do about another member who refuses to pay his share of bills? withhold his K1?

This LLC was formed to make one specific investment. Can we declare him in "bad standing" and not send him other relevant information about the investment?

Alan Harrison
Alan Harrison
answered on Mar 11, 2024

No attorney should answer this question without reviewing your operating agreement. I sure hope that you have one. It should spell out the legal mechanism for expelling a member. If you have questions or more information, I'd be glad to help.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Wife had truck driving accident Nov 24 ,2020.We terminated our present attorney today

The attorney has no trial procedure posted , did not have a game plan. We terminated him immediately;

Wife had fractured ribs..spinal injury.left rotator cuff injuries. Trial is scheduled for Sept 2024.

Trucking company will contest ,has Zurich Insurance 2,500 million liability... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 16, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could probably answer your question with firsthand knowledge of local firms ("Who is good at this type of litigation," you ask). But the format here does not allow for attorneys to solicit. It's only for Q & A. You'd need to reach out to attorneys on... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Connecticut on
Q: Vawa In removal proceedings? Married to us citizens have age gap tho I-130 pending been married for 4 years now

So my story is I’m in removal procedure due to over staying visa I got married to us citizen and had i-130 interview been 3 years now I-130 still pending . Past 5-6 months my wife started to behave very controlling, abusive verbally , always calling me names and fearing me that I file for you... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

It sounds like you may be eligible to file a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition based on the abuse you've been experiencing from your spouse, who is a U.S. citizen. VAWA allows certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to file for immigration... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Connecticut on
Q: How do I contact the Bankrupcy court when my lawyer is ignoring my calls and won't keep his appointments with me?

I filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in 2021. I've been paying on it regularly and I'm in good standing. A few months ago, my job situation suddenly changed and I would like to modify the payments. I contacted my attorney. Sent him an email and explained why I would like it modified, per his... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

Mary, in your situation, it's important to act promptly to address the changes in your financial circumstances. If your attorney is unresponsive, you have several options to consider.

First, try sending a formal letter to your attorney's office, clearly stating your request for a...
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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Connecticut on
Q: Say I made a logo for a brand I want to start and I want to start marketing, would it be best to trademark the logo firs

Would it be best to trademark the logo first? And what if I do start marketing without trademarking the logo and someone else steals and trademarks the logo before me, what do I do in that situation?

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answered on Jan 25, 2024

If you've created a logo for your brand, it's generally a good idea to consider trademarking it before you start marketing. Trademarking your logo can provide legal protection and help prevent others from using a similar mark in a way that could cause confusion among consumers or... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Connecticut on
Q: I am due to inherit land in PR and I live in CT. What will my tax/legal responsibilities be not being a resident of PR?
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answered on Jan 19, 2024

As a resident of Connecticut inheriting land in Puerto Rico, your tax and legal responsibilities may involve considerations in both jurisdictions. Inheritance tax laws vary, and Puerto Rico, as a U.S. territory, has its own tax regulations. Generally, Puerto Rico does not impose a state or federal... View More

Q: I'd like to re-issue/produce an obsolete alphabet card game developed in 1969 called "Royalty." Can I do this?

I tried writing to S.J. Miller Co., the last entity to produce it with no reply. I do not believe a patent exists on this game. I'm trying to see what would be involved from a legal standpoint to reissue the game.

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answered on Jan 18, 2024

Re-issuing or producing an obsolete game like "Royalty" requires careful consideration of intellectual property rights. First, it's essential to determine whether the game is still under copyright. In the United States, works created and published before 1978 have a copyright term of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: I was born in Puerto Rico but I was adopted in New York and changed my name how can I obtain a B.C. With my new name?

Really need a birth certificate to get license help please

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answered on Jan 12, 2024

To obtain a birth certificate with your new name after being adopted in New York, you will need to follow a specific process. First, you should contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Vital Records office in the city where your adoption was finalized. You will... View More

Q: Can a town claim a resident owns a brook that runs 4 miles through town if it’s connected to a state park?

We want to appeal this as the brook is connected to another road and we are being charged property tax on the brook and the land on the other side connected to another street. We were forced to purchase flood insurance and the trees that run along this water source are beginning to fall which could... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

Start looking into this by hiring a CT attorney to search your title, and possibly some upstream/downstream properties. If you are being assessed for something you do not own, complain to the tax authority for the

County.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Connecticut on
Q: I am an owner in a Condo complex that just voted on a 8.5% increase. It was given during the holidays, 7 days to respond

3 different dates to respond. When I ask to see the votes they denied me. Is this legal in Connecticut.

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answered on Jan 4, 2024

In Connecticut, the laws governing condominium associations typically require a certain level of transparency and fairness in decision-making processes, including voting on fee increases. It's important for condo associations to follow their own bylaws as well as state regulations regarding... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Car Accidents for Connecticut on
Q: Airbags didn’t deploy when I was hit on the highway. Do I have a case?

I currently have a personal injury lawsuit pending against the driver of the box truck who sideswiped me on the highway and admitted fault on scene. It later occurred to me that we were going around 65-70 mph when he hit me and none of my airbags deployed despite my car being totaled. Do I have a... View More

Bill Beckert
Bill Beckert
answered on Jan 2, 2024

Your question indicates you have a case pending. If you have an attorney, I would suggest this question should be directed to them.

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