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He out of nowhere shows up to my house unannounced all the time saying he wants to get back and he scares me. Im afraid divorcing him will impact my status. What options do i have since he will not leave me alone and its scaring me and stressing me since im afraid he might do it again
I have been in the country since July 2022. I was diagnosed with cancer 5months ago. I am 24 yo.
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
You have options to explore for obtaining legal status in the U.S., especially given your medical condition. Since you are Cuban, you might qualify for adjustment of status under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) after being in the U.S. for one year. The CAA provides a path to apply for a green card... View More 
I was pulled over and in the records it shows that I have no license for some reason. So unless I can provide them with a license I will be fined and my court date is in a few days.
I’m a USMC veteran and conflicted felon, the residential treatment center I was at took me to a gun range 15 days after being admitted. Could they press charges against me, for using a firearm?
Or is there something else that could happen?
I am 16 years old and my mother continuously takes my things away, even at times throwing them away or vandalizing them. I was gifted a phone by my friend and it has my own apple ID, passwords, I cloud, and service. She took this away and refuses to return it, is this legal?
Married 96
Bought home 97
He is only 1 on mortgage, BOTH of us are on poperty deed
Expanded home with my parents house ins $
Bankruptcy 2009/2010?
He left home 2011
Divorced 2012
Moved out of state 2012, bought another home in Utah
I... View More
His lease was to end December 31, 2024.
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
The answer will lie in your lease. Feel free to send it for review and then we can advise next steps.
Case is against Broward county Florida I had a tenant that applied for erap COVID rent assistance which was initially approved but when I went to pick up the funds I was denied went through appeal process then referred to another organization (our Florida) which went through process again this time... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a complex and challenging situation involving several legal issues, including tax fraud, eminent domain, and damages to your credit score. Given the nature of your case, which involves both local government actions and financial harm, you may want to focus on finding... View More
Hi there,
I am a resident of Colombia, and I am not a resident alien in the U.S., nor have I ever lived in the U.S. However, I received a payment from a company in the U.S. for a video I made for them as a content creator. They asked me for a W-9, and I mistakenly filled it out and sent it... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
Making a mistake by sending a W-9 form instead of a W-8BEN is understandable, especially if you were unaware of the difference between them. The important thing is that you realized the error and are taking steps to correct it. The U.S. tax system can be complicated, and mistakes like this are not... View More
That prohibits such vehicle advertising signage
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
Having a moving LED sign in the rear window of your Silverado is generally allowed as long as it doesn't obstruct your view or violate specific local laws. The key thing to consider is whether the sign could be considered a distraction to other drivers or if it interferes with your visibility... View More
The guy we have been working for hasn’t paid us, and at one point had offered to pay us in drugs. There are 3 of us that haven’t been paid and his last statement was “have fun being homeless”. I have all the documents and previous payments as well as him stating what he owes each person. I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
If you provided a service for this guy then he is certainly obligated to pay you. Hire an attorney to look into the details for you and provide you with guidance.
Dog verbally said we can’t bring her back cause we had 3 verbal warnings does wear a muzzle what my rights if I bring my dog back , if they say I have to leave right away what can I do to put temporary stop I plan on only staying until December-31 2025 anyway, they don’t know yet
I had to get a certified electrician to do the job which I did, I explained that this is a business that I am trying to set up and I really need the light quickly and he assured me that if I hired him with in a week I would get the light, I was excited and hired him, he drew up the application and... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
I am sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, these situations occur often with contractors. Florida law provides that you must provide the contractor with notice pursuant to the Chapter 558 process when there is a construction defect claim. Thereafter, the contractor is on notice of the issues and has... View More
I have looked all over internet and all I see is getting paid as a caregiver but not this caregiver account transfer.my husbands step dad says it is needed to avoid look back to get Medicaid. His attorneys told him to transfer trust into caregiver account under my husband and I. Eventually after... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
Please make sure that you are working with a knowledgeable Medicaid Planning/Elder Law Attorney. There is a contract called a Personal Services Contract that when executed properly allows a front loaded payment to a caregiver or care manager (usually a trusted family member) based on the actuarial... View More
My wife forced my daughter to sit and listen as she called people and described her dark fantasies. It hurt my daughter pretty badly, and I'd like to get a record of who exactly she called, and what, as best they can remember, she said.
I am a landlord of a rental property. The tenants moved out, left a lot of junk and furniture outside of the house, slightly damaged 3 doors, did not return the keys, and left the property not in very clean condition. As per lease they paid $1000 security deposit when they moved in. After moving... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2024
No, not unless your "civil rights and firearm authority have been restored". See Florida Statute 790.23. There is no exception for antique weapons. Federal law also may apply.
five months,plus calls,all documents requested,and I only keep receiving same letter requestng same documents!
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