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Someone stole my dog. I put up posters around the neighborhood offering a reward to anyone who returned it to me. One person called me because they have my dog. They sent me real photos of the dog taken at the time of the conversation. They asked me for the reward before handing over the dog. When... View More 
It is between an individual and his mother regarding a promise she made to him (which was put in a trust). He put about $50,000 into the property that he was told would be his and then she changed her mind and changed her trust to eliminate him from the trust completely.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
If the mother is alive then consult with a real estate attorney who litigates. If not, speak to a probate attorney.
What would the cost be?
answered on Dec 3, 2024
You have signed the contract. It could be too late to ask an attorney to review the contract.
The officers that arrested me denied my request to be buckled in. As I am 6ft & 300+ibs in cuffs I couldn’t do it or anything really. During the transport I realized we were going really fast I was having to brace for corners and the cuffs were digging into my wrists and back with each bump... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
Yes, each property owner is equally liable for taxes in proportion to their ownership interest. If you are 50% owner, you owe 50% of the taxes. If you and the co-owner cannot agree on how to manage the property, you can force a sale of the property through a partition lawsuit. Schedule a free... View More
My child's father refuses to sign the paperwork so I can get a passport for our child. Our child is 9 and he's only met him twice. He hasn't seen or called in 4 years. He does pay child support because he is court ordered to do so, but we do not have any custody or visitation orders.... View More
And medicaid still hasn't responded. I have never used medicaid in my life. Does it usually take this long? It's been 40 days total since we settled.
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Typically, at our Firm, it takes around 30-45 days. Sometimes, formal lien or subrogation waivers are needed in writing, check(s) may need to clear, releases must be negotiated, etc.
Some slowdowns during the holiday season are also not unusual. Regardless, I suggest sitting down with your... View More
The wife was involved in an auto accident and hit a bicyclist in Florida. Bicyclist was injured. I have $100,000 insurance, but the bicyclist medical bills are over $200,000. Bicyclist has an attorney. Can they come after my house, wages, savings and social security for the difference? Can they... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
I assume your insurance provider has contacted you and provided you with an attorney to deal with the plaintiff's lawyer. If not, contact your insurance company immediately. While the injured party's bills may technically be $200,000.00, often that is the "sticker" price rather... View More
Even through a separate Civil Lawsuit for ill-gotten gains through fraud for failing to notify the court during that period and continuing to receive those funds
A week later the owner of the bike shop admited that he had rode the bike a week before he sold it to so he musyt of reset the display to make i t lo look like the bike wad new. Can he do thay
She is threatening to report me for grand theft. In my contract it states that all care of the dog is mine once she has been transferred. I have communicated that I have lost my job and am trying to make payments as best I can with no response
I'm firing my public defender but can't afford to hire a real lawyer. I want a jury trial all he wants is to Plea out. I will not plea to my charges. I didn't do anything wrong I've paid dearly already. He works for the state not me . I can't trust him.
Im out on long term disability
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answered on Nov 28, 2024
Generally, a person can file pro se (on their own), or through their attorney. Another person would have no standing because he or she is not a party or legal representative of a party. Instead, the decision would be whether to remain with the PD, or hire private counsel.
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answered on Nov 28, 2024
That depends on several factors, but generally the investigation will take as long as the prosecution wants to build its case. That’s why it’s important to engage a lawyer early. That lawyer can reach out to the prosecution on your behalf to get you answers and to work to resolve the case... View More
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