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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Yes, you can incur legal fees without going to court. Lawyers often charge for various services outside of courtroom proceedings, such as consultations, document preparation, negotiation, and legal advice. These tasks form a significant part of the legal work and can be essential for resolving... View More 
Next month rent on time. But they are trying to charge me legal fees without going to court.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It's important to first review your lease agreement and any park rules to understand the conditions around rent payments, late fees, and additional charges such as legal fees. These documents usually outline what the park management can charge in situations of late rent payments. If the... View More
I was evicted after the property manager accepted partial rent . They altered the original court documents for possession and put a new date on it . Then only moved 3 items into storage out of my fully furnished apartment. The property manager also came to my door to confront me about asking the... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Based on your description, you may have grounds to pursue legal action for several reasons. If the property manager accepted partial rent and then proceeded with eviction, it might contravene agreements or local laws regarding eviction procedures. Altering court documents is a serious matter that... View More
We married September 26th 2020, he got resident status November December 2023 and abruptly left me and went back to Africa without telling me? What can I do if he is playing me for a divorce?
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Divorce is always challenging, but especially when dealing with a disability and immigration issues. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
First and foremost, getting divorced should not directly impact your... View More
Numerous attempts made trying to get removal. Times were agreed upon and never followed through with.
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
In most states, you cannot automatically claim ownership of a vehicle that someone else has left on your property, even if they have failed to remove it after multiple requests and a significant amount of time has passed. However, you may have some legal options to have the vehicle removed or to... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Removing a child from one placement to another without a court order could potentially be a violation of the child's and the parent's rights, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Child welfare agencies and caseworkers are generally required to follow due process and obtain... View More
After a verbal insult he lunged 2 grab me puts me in headlock smashing face/nose where I heard nose crunching, & couldn't scream breathe as he's twice my sz. in attempts to free myself he sustained 2 minor scratches yet he reported it & had me arrested for battery while I, in... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you may have a valid self-defense claim against the battery charges. In many jurisdictions, individuals have the right to use reasonable force to protect themselves from imminent harm. Given that the other person initiated physical contact by... View More
They were not getting anything in the will. The trustee is using her money to basically remove the son from any involvement of his fathers death. He just wanted his dad's ashes. The will said nothing about ashes of his father. He was told that if he didn't sign his rights away she would... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
If you're faced with a situation where the trustee of a will is threatening legal action to compel you to sign away your rights, it's important to know your options. Trustees have a legal duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, and their powers are typically defined by the... View More
Recently sold my property AS IS buyer cut down trees judge gave me until 15th for my stuff to be out can I sell the trees the current buyer cut down and left in the yard
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
If you sell your house "as is" you are leaving the property to the new owner the way it is with all of its flaws and conditions in conjunction with the terms of your contract of sale. Typically, if you are moving out of house, you take your personal belongings and anything else that was... View More
The state lab took 6 months
answered on Mar 19, 2024
If the two blood draws are done close in time to where there should be a comparable result, then it does become an evidentiary issue as to what is the correct blood score. You should consult with and experienced OWI attorney.
Sorry, I meant the island Ireland. Can he be turned into an involuntary patient? Can he be kicked out?
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
In Ireland, the rights of voluntary psychiatric patients are protected under the Mental Health Act 2001, as amended. As a voluntary patient, an individual has consented to admission and treatment in a psychiatric facility. If such a patient refuses drug treatment, their decision is generally... View More
Police came to my house, out of jurisdiction, numerous times. I called them finally. They wanted dna to rule me out as a suspect. I gave it to them, as I was on probation and thought I had to. While the officer was taking the sample, he asked me why I thought my ex husband and my kids father ( 2... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In situations where your statements to police are included in a discovery document that could compromise your safety, it's essential to address the issue promptly. The police have procedures for handling sensitive information, but mistakes and oversights can happen. If your safety is at risk... View More
I bought my truck from an individual seller and I got pulled over before I got it registered and I have a suspended license, the officer wrote a ticket for the suspended license but put all the previous owners information on the ticket and not of my information, can they go back and charge me with... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Yes. The ticket itself is not the actual charge until it is reviewed and filed by the prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office may catch the difference and file the charge correctly. Even if they don't, the prosecutor has the ability to dismiss and re-file the charge with the... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Indiana, as in many other states, veterinarians can indeed charge a fee for writing a prescription. This fee is generally considered to cover the professional service provided by the veterinarian, including the assessment and determination of the medication needed for the pet. It's a... View More
The police got a search warrant to serve me a restraining order.when they came to my home and started kicking in my door I answered the door and they made their way on into my home insteqd of serving me. And leaving now I'm facing criminal charges
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In general, the issuance of a search warrant by the police requires a judge's approval, based on probable cause that evidence of a crime exists within the place to be searched. Serving a restraining order, however, typically does not require a search warrant since it is a legal document that... View More
I was accidentally released to return to work last November after an untreated injury that occurred in May of 2023. My doctor informed me that a third party that beacon medical group hire to push benefit paperwork through, accidentally gave me a return date. I was not made aware, neither of was my... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of your question on who you could call for a free consult, it could be difficult to get a recommendation here - the format isn't set up like an attorney referral service. It's limited to short Q... View More
Girlfriend is unemployed and hasn't worked a job ever if that helps in anyway.
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
No, if your girlfriend gets married in 2023, her mother will no longer be able to claim her as a dependent on her tax return.
Once a person is married, they cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, regardless of age, student status, or amount earned. The IRS rules state that a... View More
I'm being terrorized and belittles and slandered by lies and my name ran down in the dirt along with officers having local ppl try to harm me and my son and to them letting ppl track me as if it's stalking the pray by location .I've studied there tactics but seems every one is being... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
If you're experiencing gangstalking and harassment, it's crucial to seek assistance from local law enforcement agencies. They are responsible for investigating and addressing cases of harassment and criminal behavior within their jurisdiction. Provide them with any evidence or... View More
if not does it require business or a lawyer to do so
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
In Indiana, the process for claiming tax deed surplus funds is guided by specific legal regulations. Generally, the original owner or their legal representative has the right to submit an application for the return of surplus funds. This means that an individual, on behalf of the former owner, can... View More
Incident of neglect 2/2 child was taken. 2/3(saturday) sheriff come knock and just comes in asked to speak with me. I was read rights. I said I didn’t want to speak without lawyer. He arrested me then jail then bailed out. 2/8 the same sheriff comes to arrest me again then jail and I bail out.... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Being arrested without probable cause or a warrant can raise serious questions about the legality of the arrest under the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. If an arrest is made at your home without a warrant, there need... View More
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