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answered on Oct 21, 2024
If he fits the legal definition of your “immediate relative”, then yes. If he is subject to a preference category, and his priority date is not current, then the answer is no. You should consult with counsel for more specific advice.
What can I do to finish it ?
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
The divorce can be completed quickly if the two of you agree on all terms. If not, then you can file for divorce and serve her. But, you should hire an attorney in either case to ensure it was done correctly.
If we sign this lease we are waiving our rights to take this corporation to court in any way, shape or form. If we don't sign this lease we will be held to a month to month lease at a much higher rate or evicted.
We just discovered the FTC rulings against this business and HB 404 (in... View More 
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
You have several options to consider in this situation. First, carefully review the lease terms with a trusted attorney to understand the implications of signing versus not signing. It’s important to know your rights and any potential consequences fully.
Given the FTC rulings and HB 404... View More
The department is asking for everyone in household to do hair follicle's when no one has drug charges nor on probation in order for a 16 year old to return home . Should this be so??
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
They have the right to ask for a drug test. If the parents cannot pass a drug screen, then the environment may be deemed unsafe for a child to return home. Usually, marijuana and CBD is not an issue, but testing positive for other drugs will be a problem.
Infested within the home that I was unaware of I contacted my landlord in March and she told me to by rat traps which I did and since have caught 9 rats and there is something still in the home that’s leaving rat poop and has chewed through the walls . You can hear something moving around in the... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
Given what you have described in your question, it appears that you may qualify for termination of your lease under what is known as a "Constructive Eviction". A review of the terms of the lease would be necessary to advise specifically, however, I recommend that you speak with an... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
Yes. The standard of proof for an arrest is relatively low; the fact that the person may not be mentally sound is a defense to the charge, but not something that would prevent the charge from actually being made. Once the case makes it to court, the individual's attorney could then assert... View More
My ex and I are in a disagreement about the wording of parts of our parenting plan, and it is currently causing some financial burden for me and our daughter with bills that would normally be split between us and my ex not paying their portion (there have been no issues for the last 18 months with... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
You don't want to hire lawyers but you posted a question to ask lawyers what they think? You all can go through any arbitration you want. But whatever comes out of that neither party has to abide by. So I'm not sure what would be the point. Not to mention an arbitrator can only... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
There isn't a form for that. I would hire an attorney to represent you so they can file the proper paperwork.
Our profits have increased since I've worked for him.
answered on Oct 22, 2024
There is no law that entitles you automatically to half of a business. When you go through a divorce you can present evidence and testimony regarding what you feel you are entitled too and the Court will make a final determination on what, if anything, to award you.
My mother got her citizenship through naturalization, and she got her citizenship when I was 15 years old and brought me here to the United States before I turned 18. and also she was not married to my father before and after I was born.
I am about to apply for N-600, but my mother... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
A lawful permanent resident (green card holder) child under the legal and physical custody of the parent who became a naturalized US citizen before the LPR child turned 18 may apply for derivative US citizenship by submitting a copy of the parent's naturalization certificate
Medical negligence... I almost died from internal bleeding during an emergency c-section on 10/16/22.
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could reach out to Georgia attorneys to discuss. I do not practice in Georgia, but from information which is readily available online, it appears that the statute of limitations... View More
I feel that the employer, has black listed me. Since I was wrongfully terminated.
answered on Oct 15, 2024
If you have proof of false statements to prospective employers and third parties, you may have a right to seek damages under torts, such as slander or libel. That depends upon what was communicated and proof thereof. black listed is uncertain as to what you mean... If someone give an opinion not... View More
I feel that I getting black listed from my ex employee
answered on Oct 15, 2024
The question is unclear. I assume you mean from former employer. If there is any instance of a former employer communicating false information to other persons or entities that may be actionable torts, such as slander, libel and tortuous interference. If you suffered harm financially, then you... View More
It’s been nonstop for about 10 yrs nasty and vile texts he sends me and I have had enough. Long history of drug use and reason divorced him. He’s not had a job since before divorce and barely paid any child support. Currently owes me well over 40K. I use to beg him for support financially and... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
The only visitation and contact the father should have is what is in any order he has been given. If there's no order, giving him any access to your minor child, then you don't have to voluntarily give him any. But if there is an order that allows the father to contact the 16 year old,... View More
A person told me i cannot video going down the road in a campground that i own property in
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
Yes, you can equip all your vehicles, including a golf cart, with GoPros on your own campground property. As the owner, you have the right to use your property as you see fit, which includes installing cameras for recording your activities.
However, it's important to consider the... View More
case # begins PRE- open(pending) Would it be listed as prefile?
answered on Oct 13, 2024
All depends on the jurisdiction, as the registry entries are different from circuit to circuit, and even sometimes clerk to clerk.
The best way is to verify specifically with the clerk in writing. EVERYTHING needs to be in writing if at all possible.
I was given a citation in Columbus, GA for no brake lights/working turn signals, side mirror obstruction-must be replaced, & a warning for missing taillight. My turn signals work perfectly, the officer never even saw my turn signals & only 1 brake light is out.
the “taillight”... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
You might have been cited for no working turn signals if the officer couldn't see them in action or if there was a malfunction they observed. Even if your turn signals are working now, there could have been an issue at the time of the stop that the officer noticed. Additionally, having one... View More
03/21 accident / 10 months physical therapy
01-22 cervical mri
02-22 lumbar & thoracic MRI
03-22 Emergency room visit for rectal prolapse.. I left because of fear and anxiety of the examination process.. filed for disability
04/24 disability hearing... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It looks like you had around 10 months of physical therapy following the 3/21 accident. That's not problematic - it's typical. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic series in 1/22 and 2/22 - presumably that's... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
When you receive a survivor benefit with federal tax withheld, you might be eligible for a refund when you file your tax return. Whether you get a refund depends on your total income and the amount of taxes you owe for the year.
When you file your taxes, the federal taxes that were withheld... View More
I hired my father's attny to advise me during my father's probate of his estate. The attorney ultimately held my dad's 401 k check for ransom basically, causing me to bounce checks to bounce checks that were written on the estate account so I fired him. He then had me removed as the... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
There may be a conflict of interest for the attorney if he actually represented you, then represented someone else against you. But he may claim he represents the Estate. You should have brought this up when he moved to remove you as PR. The State Bar might be interested.
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