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answered on Oct 14, 2024
Term limits for HOA board members vary depending on your association’s bylaws. Typically, board members serve terms ranging from one to three years. Some HOAs allow members to serve multiple consecutive terms, while others may impose a maximum number of terms to encourage fresh perspectives.... View More 
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
In Indiana, you are allowed to record a face-to-face conversation as long as you are a participant in the discussion. This means that if you are speaking directly with your probation officer, you can legally record the audio without needing their permission. Indiana follows a one-party consent law,... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you haven't already spoken with a local attorney, you could repost under "Traffic Tickets." Attorneys in that section are knowledgeable in this area. The post was probably overlooked under the... View More
Done without contacting the ex. Just to check nothing is being posted about you. Not following the private instagram, just looking at the outside of it.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
Viewing an ex’s public Instagram profile is generally legal since the content is available for anyone to see. You can browse their posts, stories, and public interactions without violating any laws. This allows you to stay informed about what they choose to share publicly.
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Not to contact the person or send messages. For the purpose of avoiding an ex online.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
Looking to find someone's new Instagram account to avoid online interactions is generally not illegal. Public profiles are accessible to anyone, and searching for them doesn't typically violate any laws. However, it's important to respect privacy settings and boundaries set by the... View More
I share custody of my child with someone who doesn't have a job or a car and owes thousands in custody payments. I've been picking up and dropping off my daughter for years. I'm being taken advantage off.
What’s on the court order is I have to make reasonable... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More
How do get our property back can we sue
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm sorry to hear what you've gone through. The first step is to contact a qualified attorney who can guide you through the legal process and help you understand your rights. They can assist in filing the necessary paperwork to recover your property and address any wrongful actions taken... View More
Bartholomew county jail, inmate was incarcerated on ptr from a level 6 felony from 6 years ago. Inmate was offered bail and I paid $5,000 on Friday Oct 4. Today was her initial hearing/ attorney status hearing and her discovery/sentencing hearing is November 13th. We checked in with her probation... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
As a general rule, the PO cannot do so. However, if there is a term in the rules of probation that she signed allowing for work release with a violation of probation filed, then the answer could be yes. Additionally, if the court ordered her as a condition of the bond to go to work release that... View More
Recently broke up with a girl like a week ago to improve myself and save up enough money for an apartment for HER and I. I had learned that she was talking crap behind my back and sending nudes to other guys already after she had told me she would wait. So with the password she gave me. I logged... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
Accessing someone’s private accounts without their permission can lead to legal issues. Even if she initially shared her password, using it after a breakup might be viewed as unauthorized access depending on the circumstances and local laws.
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
In Indiana, homicide is addressed under the Indiana Code Title 35, Article 42. Homicide involves the unlawful killing of another person and is categorized based on the intent and circumstances surrounding the act. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping how the law is applied in... View More
Can a debt collection atty take me to court for a judgement awarded to a law firm .
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Of course. What difference does it make that the judgment is in favor of a law firm?
I was charged with domestic battery, they ended up dismissing the case because my fiancé would not testify against me. They dismissed it without prejudice - I know that means they can reopen it at anytime, but doesn’t that conflict with the double jeopardy clause? How can you be tried again for... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Dismissing without prejudice means the prosecutor can file the case anytime up until the statute of limitations has run. If a misdemeanor the SOL is 2 years and if it's a felony then 5 years. Double jeopardy only applies if the trial against you had begun, meaning a jury was selected or a... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
Experiencing multiple sentences for the same case can be confusing and distressing. Double jeopardy is a legal principle that prevents you from being tried or punished more than once for the same offense. If you've been sentenced more than once for the same cause number, it might fall under... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
It’s natural to be concerned about design infringement, especially when your design shares similarities with existing products. In cases like this, what matters most is whether the design element, such as the V shape, is considered a unique trademark or an original feature that is protected by... View More
I have recieved an invoice showing that I am due $1640 from Woodlake village and the time of 45 days has passed, it has been a year. I have been doing email corrspondence for a resolution but have not. I am actually owed more then the $1640 as I have the ledger showing this.
answered on Oct 25, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. At this point, your options are to confirm where the matter stands in terms of return of your funds. Your post indicates that you have been emailing, "but have not... " Something may have been left off, but... View More
Can the state turn a right guaranteed by the bill of rights into a privilege ?
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Yes, UCC 1-308 applies in Indiana, just like it does in all U.S. states, as it is part of the Uniform Commercial Code adopted nationwide. It allows individuals to reserve their rights under the law without losing them by signing a contract or agreement. This provision is often invoked in cases... View More
I am having quite the hard time finding an attorney that is willing to take my case on Mid Stream
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Without knowing anything about your case or your attorney's performance on it, it's possible your words made your attorney apprehensive about further work on the case. Whatever the case might be, you could continue your efforts to find a replacement attorney, supplementing your searches... View More
Into her name. They were married 33 years. No minor children. Are her adult children entitled to the house?
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
The heirs of the wife AND the husband's children are all heirs at law. Hire an IN attorney to search the title and determine heirship.
I am being stripped of my legal rights and threatened to not being able to see my child. And my name is being slandered in the worst cases.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're facing these challenges. When dealing with civil matters like separation, child support, and custody issues, it's important to seek proper legal counsel to protect your rights. Family law can be complex, and your situation may require professional advice... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for over two weeks. It may have been left open because it didn't include a question - it was more of a comment. You could repost with a question. There is no need to include personal details. Good luck
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