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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: i was fired from my job for lottery fraud but there is no evidence of me scanning any tickets

attempting to sell any scanned ticket only video of me picking it up and putting it back where it goes what can i do

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I got put on probation did everything I was supposed to I'm on ssi and take meds my doc put me on a different med which

Resulted in me having suicidal thoughts irrationality impulsive behavior and relapse just a Lil over a month before I was to finish up probation completely I flunked a drug test and violated stopped taking those meds and told my probation officer upfront put myself in substance classes got a job... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Foreclosure for Indiana on
Q: My husband filed for divorce, he wants 50% custody for our kids, and the house is up for foreclosure…

Wants me to sign something saying I don’t have any rights to the house. I am not on the mortgage although we’ve been married for 6 years

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: What can i do now that they took my rent money and wont communicate so we are confused&worried about eviction in april?

My name is Ronald Brown and I am living here in indiana indianapolis at 3631 catalpa ave 46228, with Paul Lee Bacon lll and we have rented through home river since 2022 november 28. We had no issues until i resigned the lease last year november and we also had a rhino policy that paid for our... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2024

Given the situation you've described, it's crucial to address this issue head-on to mitigate the risk of eviction and resolve the confusion surrounding your rent and the security deposit policy. First, document all communications you've had with both Home River and Rhino, including... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Indiana on
Q: my dad hired a lawyer to sue my previous employer for sexual harassment against me can i fire the lawyer?

I'm over 18 and don't want my dad hiring a lawyer but he wants to do it for the money I don't want to sue what can I do in this situation

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: Have you seen judges make a parent get their dog trained in order to be around a child or get rid of?

My child’s father has a pitbull that he claimed was trained it’s obviously not. I have full custody as of now and he won’t bring this dog to the Visits in order for them to get to know each other. He wants her to meet the dog alone with him at his house. I’ve refused because I would like... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: my mom claims to have gotten a protective order for my boyfriend against me though I am 18 and he is 19?

I am 18 years old and live in Fort Wayne. My boyfriend is 19 and lives in Florida. I am a senior in high school and he has graduated. My boyfriend had sent some messages that came across as aggressive . My mom claims to have used that as proof to get a protective order against him so that we cant... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Indiana on
Q: I recently moved out of my apartment last year and went to small claims court after the initial hearing the apartment

Manager had the maintenance people change the locks two days after the court date knowing the judge gave us 10 days to have our belongings out. So when I finally get in contact with the manager she tells me it was a misunderstanding and that she would have the locks changed back but she failed to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: Did DCS and the hospital wrongfully remove a baby? Asking from Indiana.

My sister had a baby in the hospital two years ago. A first time parent. She had no drugs or alcohol in her system. She was asking for a lot of help. And had post partum. Her family came and was told everything was fine but nurses said otherwise. They said there concerns for her ability to properly... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

If your sister's situation unfolded as described, it could potentially involve wrongful actions by the hospital staff and the Department of Child Services (DCS). It is concerning if a social worker practicing with an expired license was involved in the decision-making process, as this could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Immigration Law for Indiana on
Q: My wifes former spouse is a current green card holder, He raped my wife. Where can i file papers Arrest and deport him.

My wife has had her family taken and turned against her, She has encountered a very difficult life since the Rape occured. Her ex spouse has taken all her properties, Her 2 children, Stalks her, Harrasses her, Forced her into medications to control her. I am her husband Kenneth, Here recently her... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

I'm truly sorry to hear about what your wife and you are going through. It's crucial to prioritize her well-being and safety. You should report the rape and other criminal activities committed by her ex-spouse to the local police as soon as possible. They can initiate an investigation and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Indiana on
Q: probate has 55G in a bank after a parent passed. Can this money be released? BMV delays months for the car transfer?

I'm also looking for Indiana Code, or any court decisions. Or website, per this question.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I have two charges from 1985. altered driver's license and it was dismissed. criminal conversion does this

disqualify me from becoming a notary public?

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

I do not know specifically if the conversion would prevent you from becoming a notary, however conversion is a crime of dishonesty, therefore more than likely it would disqualify you. It appears you would qualify to have the cases expunged off your record. Consider consulting with a criminal... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Indiana on
Q: I have a bad article about me.. it's about 6 years old. It says I was arrested and I wasn't.. I turned myself in.

I had an expungment... the article is very strong worded..

It's a one-sided story.. only making me look horrible. I wasn't charged with what they are saying.. I only got charged with communication...this article has ruined alot for me..

2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law for Indiana on
Q: Can you get sued for telling a story but leaving out other persons name?

If I do a TikTok video series about interactions with someone but do not use their name, can I get sued?

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

Even if you leave out someone's name in your story, it's still possible to face legal challenges if the person can be identified through the context or details. Defamation, invasion of privacy, or misrepresentation are potential grounds for a lawsuit if the content is harmful or invasive.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: Can my landlord tell me I'm not allowed to have a Facebook account or any other social media accounts?

Recently I've been having problems with my landlord telling me that I need to delete my Facebook account or he would evict me over it. not for sure what to do about that.

Is there a law that states a landlord can tell me what I can and can't do on social media? I mean there's... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

In general, your landlord cannot dictate your social media activities, such as maintaining a Facebook account, as long as your conduct on these platforms does not violate the terms of your lease or local laws. Your rights to privacy and free speech are typically protected under the law, unless your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: Can i still be evicted if landlord accepted rent after eviction judgement

Landlord pay sheriffs fee today to execute writ. I live in Indiana.

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