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answered on Aug 13, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean a claim based on factually fraudulent evidence, that the attorney knows to be false? Yes
Or do you mean a claim against a defendant that the attorney is basing on a theory of fraud (as in a... View More
Ncp has been in jail for non payment of child support multiple times from his other children. He has no communication with our daughter and my husband wants to adopt her
answered on Aug 2, 2024
Under HRS §578-2 Consent to adoption. Consent for adoption may not be necessary under the following conditions:
(c) Persons as to whom consent not required or whose consent may be dispensed with by order of the court.
(1) Persons as to whom consent is not required:
(A) A... View More
I want to buy a vehicle but it has no title and the last registered owner can't be reached. What do i do to get a title under my name?
answered on Jul 25, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This isn't really a product liability question (the category you chose for the post) - that category is more about injuries from defective products. But that's not important - with the title issue, you could... View More
The plates had been removed due to vandalism Even though there are 11 other vehicles in parking lot with illegal registration? He then lies and says he asked us if it was my vehicle and I just ignored him. He also said he gave me 3 warnings to have it moved or it would be towed. So he had it... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2024
If the property manager initially gave you permission to park your car in the lot, having it towed later seems questionable, especially when other vehicles with illegal registration were not towed. The key issues here are the removal of your license plates due to vandalism and the contradictory... View More
Property manager and his boss kept making me ask each other where my laundry was for 3 weeks. It was destroyed by mold before I got it back.
answered on Jul 27, 2024
No, a property manager shouldn't take your clothes from the laundry room without informing you. This situation is both unfair and unprofessional. You have the right to know where your belongings are and to have them returned promptly.
The fact that they kept making you ask each other... View More
Property manager fined me for items on stairway after they had been there for years and my neighbors have items in their stairways and were never given a warning to remove them?
answered on Jul 27, 2024
A property manager should enforce rules consistently and fairly for all tenants. Picking and choosing who must follow the rules can be seen as discriminatory and could lead to legal issues. If you've been fined while your neighbors have not, it's understandable to feel frustrated.... View More
Believe this was because I always question their accusation and this is a form of retaliation. I have been served notice of foreclosure due to non payment of fines and lawyers fee. How can I protect my right as homeowner and a senior citizen of 77 years old, living alone on SSI. I have lived in... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2024
This is a difficult and stressful situation you're facing. As a senior citizen on a fixed income, dealing with potential foreclosure is especially concerning. Here are some steps you may want to consider:
1. Review your HOA's governing documents and bylaws to ensure they followed... View More
please help. Thanks.
answered on Jul 1, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you mean issues dealing with the retrieval of medical records, state departments of health usually deal with those matters, such as setting caps on cost per page copies, retrieval fees, postage, HIPAA compliance,... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
To answer this question, let's break down the key points and provide some general information about employee rights in bankruptcy cases:
1. Unpaid wages: You mention that Hawaiian Springs owes you several paychecks.
2. Bankruptcy filing: The company has filed for bankruptcy.... View More
Minor petitioners
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the Constitution and legal procedures in the United States:
Filing a fraud on the court claim and a habeas corpus petition as a single document is generally not recommended, as these are separate legal actions with different purposes and requirements:
1. Fraud on the court:... View More
After I filed a complaint of discrimination; my employer kicked me off from the break room I was using; signed me a men's restroom for my bag and food, I carried my bag with food and work at same time for a week. then my employer signed me to use a Chemical contained, air polluted room; I got... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it appears you may have grounds for multiple legal claims against your employer. Here's a general overview of potential steps you could take:
1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of all incidents, communications, and any evidence... View More
from a chemical contamination, air-polluted hazardous room to a breakroom.
answered on Jul 1, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a workers' comp attorney, as a general matter, it could be. It depends on the setting - and whether it was done as an innocent correction (clerical related) or something... View More
Just because someone got arrested that doesn't mean they picked up a new charge because they were not yet convicted. Would that be grounds for probation revocation or modification?
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Getting arrested while on probation can potentially lead to probation revocation or modification, even if the person hasn't been convicted of a new charge. Here's a breakdown of the situation:
1. Probation conditions: Most probation agreements include a condition that the... View More
Federal entities eg.
:child support
:Owed Taxes
:Student Loans
answered on Jun 5, 2024
Yes, certain federal entities can adjust the net amount you will be compensated for a work injury sustained on the job.
For example, if you owe child support, the government may withhold a portion of your compensation to cover those obligations. Similarly, if you have unpaid taxes, the IRS... View More
A ‘friend’ agreed to store a footlocker for me while I was away. While I was away for four years we stayed in touch however when I returned he said he no longer had the footlocker. In the state of Hawaii does this violate any laws?
answered on Jun 12, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It looks like a bailment. Conversion usually requires intent, which isn't detailed in your post. So unless there is further information about acts that indicate something about your friend's state of... View More
Sister 2 covers cameras or turns them around. Is this considered damage ? What kind of recourse does sister 1 have to prevent sister 2 from disabling cameras? Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy in a living room? Which extends to someone allowed in the home for a specific purpose only?... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
If your sister turns the cameras around or covers them, it might not be considered damage unless the cameras are broken or malfunctioning as a result. However, it does interfere with your ability to monitor your mom, which can be concerning, especially if her safety is at risk.
You can... View More
I didn’t realize I needed to file GET for Hawaii but did file my 1099s as income for state income taxes. If I had filed GET, there is 3 year statute of limitations but it seems ambiguous if the statute applies since I unknowingly did not file. Since I filed my 1099 for state income, I think... View More
answered on May 5, 2024
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for assessments or audits of General Excise Tax (GET) can vary depending on the circumstances.
1. General rule: If you filed your GET returns, the Department of Taxation has 3 years from the due date of the return or the date the return was filed,... View More
Do IRS laws apply to Hawaii for income taxes?
answered on May 5, 2024
Here is a summary of key policies, procedures and laws related to tax levies for Hawaii's General Excise Tax (GET) and state income tax:
General Excise Tax (GET):
- The GET is a privilege tax imposed on business activity in Hawaii. It is not a sales tax.
- The standard... View More
They also don't give back the down payment that we paid to them
answered on Apr 11, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation with the used car purchase. Here are a few steps you can consider taking:
1. Review your purchase contract: Carefully read through the sales contract to see if there is any language about warranties or guarantees. Look for any clauses... View More
I am not concerned about the possibility of paying taxes, but if it won't be seen as something outside the scope of my employment. Thank you
answered on Apr 5, 2024
As an O-1B visa holder, it's important to ensure that any financial assistance you receive does not violate the terms of your visa or create issues with your employment. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Purpose of the funds: If the legal fees are related to your employment or the... View More
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