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0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Delaware on
Q: My stepfather passed away. My Mother was not on the deed but became the administrator and opened an estate.

Unfortunately, my Mother became sick and passed away. Before she passed, she had a living trust opened, but she did not transfer the property into it. She left a will behind naming me the beneficiary for her life insurance policy and her home. I was his only child. He had no biological. The will is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Delaware on
Q: We bought a laptop on eBay. The seller sent an empty envelop instead of a laptop.

We bought a laptop on eBay. The seller sent an empty envelop, and we contact the payment merchant (PayPal) to dispute the transaction but they closed the case in favor of the seller saying the transaction is not covered by their money back guarantee.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Delaware on
Q: In Delaware can my spouse make me pay for her lawyer?
0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: I was charged with a couple offenses in Delaware 21 4201 00a 21 4201 00b 212115 0001 what do u think is outcome.

I did leave Scranton couldn’t dfindmy phone I was out of it due to hitting my head I sat down an feel asleep but woke up hours later and turned self in

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: How long should you wait to get your check once the lawyer has already deposited it into his account?

Should they be allowed to come up saying oh Medicaid said you owe more money once a figure was already submitted?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 17, 2024

A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on whether there are medical or other liens (you mention Medicaid). If your attorney has been dealing with them, they would know best. The liens are sometimes handled by third-party administrators,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Delaware on
Q: What family court of Delaware petition do I need to modify visitation what form is it

There is already in agreement between her and I in place

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Business Law for Delaware on
Q: IRS penalty

I set up a company in Delaware in 2022, but there was no turnover and now I am trying to close it.

I filed my 2023 and 2024 tax returns in July 2024.

The IRS sent me a penalty of $25,000 for filing late. I filed a request to have the penalty waived, given that I had no business... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Delaware on
Q: Cyber bullying question

This woman won’t stop coming after me and my family. I have retaliated directly by insulting her, instead her to stop she keeps exposing my name,

My kids and my business out there. I even opened a TikTok page exposing captions of videos she does to bully me and my kids but instead she... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Delaware on
Q: Can you sue for emotional stress if where you work a person has military issues and got suspended from work for his act

Actions I called HR 4 times no response I emailed ceo to tell him no response the person needs mental help of he might go off and kill peopke

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Delaware on
Q: Pennsylvania: HOA sued me after satisfying initial judgement.

I agreed to accept a judgement in municpal court. Judge confirmed no additional fees if satisfied by Sept. 30 days after judgement attorney added 4 more charged which I confirmed with the judge was not allowed. Judgement was satisfied as agreed as soon as I received my tax return in April. July... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: in the state of Delaware what does it mean to “carry” while pertaining to a knife In a vehicle and a ccdw charge

a World War II German dress bayonet and was sitting on the console. It. was acquired the day prior, and was being taken to a pawnshop for an offer. Officer says it was on the seat after I was out of the truck and then handcuffs under warrant officer also says that my phone was on the floor, which... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Delaware on
Q: On what grounds can I file a suit against my leasing company?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 12, 2024

A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It could be difficult for ANY attorney to answer your question, based on the brief facts. Although the GENERAL heading could include breach of contract, you'd get more definitive guidance from an attorney who... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Delaware on
Q: I'm an American citizen with dual citizenship in Greece. I want to open a travel agency LLC in Delaware...

To sell tours of Greece by opening an offshore of my LLC in Greece. Is that possible and do I need a travel agency license in Delaware to sell tours in Greece?

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answered on Oct 18, 2024

You can establish a Delaware LLC to operate your travel agency and expand its services to Greece. Delaware is known for its business-friendly environment, which makes it a popular choice for many entrepreneurs. Additionally, having dual citizenship in Greece can facilitate setting up an offshore... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Delaware on
Q: Can state police come on my property, walk around my house and look in my windows without permission

A neighbors cat got accidentally locked in my building. Two state police came and banged on my doors and windows. Walked around my home several times, looked in my windows, walked around my building. I didn't answer the door because of how aggressively they were banging on my doors and... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2024

State police generally need a valid reason to enter your property. Without a warrant or your permission, they typically cannot walk around your home or look into your windows. Exceptions exist if there is an immediate threat or if they have probable cause to believe a crime is being committed.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Delaware on
Q: Can state police come on my property, walk around my house and look in my windows without permission

A neighbors cat got accidentally locked in my building. Two state police came and banged on my doors and windows. Walked around my home several times, looked in my windows, walked around my building. I didn't answer the door because of how aggressively they were banging on my doors and... View More

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answered on Oct 12, 2024

I'm sorry you had to go through that experience. Generally, law enforcement officers need a valid reason to enter private property, such as a warrant or immediate emergency. If they don’t have permission or a warrant, their presence and actions might not be lawful.

Since your state...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Small Claims and Collections for Delaware on
Q: Drowning in debt and having issues with my HOA. I need help to fins my way out. Any solutions beside a BK?

HOA filed against me, I satisfied & they added more fees after, filed another case in a different court & I misunderstood what I needed to do. So second judgement granted. Income over the past 2yrs 1/4 of what it should be and I am drowning. I would prefer to avoid BK.

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answered on Oct 10, 2024

Without knowing where you live. it's not possible to answer your question. Your best option is to talk to a local bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of your options. Most offer free consultation. You can consult the directory on this website, or your local bar association to find an... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Delaware on
Q: Are there requirements on meal break timing when shifts do not require a meal break?

For context, I work in Delaware and Title 19 Ch 7 Subch I Sec 707 states that a 30 minute break must be given on shifts at least 7.5 hours; however, many employers, including my own, give them on shifts shorter than that. The same section states that meal breaks must be given after the first 2... View More

Dash Radosti
Dash Radosti
answered on Oct 9, 2024

Hi,

My name is Dash. I'm a Delaware employment lawyer with the law firm Equal Justice Solutions.

The short answer is no. In fact, under Delaware law, there is no requirement to give employees a lunch break if they work less than 7.5 consecutive hours. A plain reading of the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: MY SON WAS RECHARGED WITH A CASE THAT WAS DISMISSED WHAT CARE I DO ISNT THIS DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Dash Radosti
Dash Radosti
answered on Oct 8, 2024

Hello,

My name is Dash, I'm an attorney who used to be a prosecutor for the state of Delaware. I'm sorry to hear about what's going on with your son.

Double jeopardy is a concept recognized by both the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Delaware bill of rights....
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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law and Immigration Law for Delaware on
Q: Pay stubs for Sep-Dec 23 have not been generated. I don't have W2. Will pending taxes be verified during H1B extension

I was unable to pay last year's taxes due to financial circumstances. Can I pay the past year's due taxes now, with penalties? Will this affect my H-1B status? I plan to apply for an H-1B extension next year. Do they verify taxes and W-2 during the H-1B extension process?

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Oct 4, 2024

USCIS usually just verifies employment with H1B employer through recent pay stubs

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