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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: Hello, I was going through a messy divorce and needed to find a place to live.

My sister purchased a home for me with my assets to not cause headaches of asking my ex to sign. My sister plans to quit claim it over and have lived there for the last 6 years as my primary assets. Is there a way to avoid capital gains on this. I saw when its your primary residence you are not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: AETNA insurance pd 1 year rent for a tenant in our townhouse. Our lease was for 1 year and tenant abandoned it last nov.

Tenant signed yr lease Sept 2023 with is. In Nov. 2023 we had to retrieve a pet locked in house due to tenant leaving it behind. We have given several 24hr notices of Entry and the tenant has not come back. All utilities have been shut off. The water lines busted in the cold months b/c tenant... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Kansas on
Q: Do I have a valid defamation case against a former landlord?

From April 1, 2022 to July 28, 2023, I was living in College Station, Texas, renting a room in a woman's house. (I have since moved to Wichita, Kansas.) I decided to move because the living situation had steadily deteriorated over that time. I had provided her with several phone numbers of my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Kansas on
Q: I was arrested for driving while suspended but my license is valid and has been. What do I do?

I was pulled over by an officer because he said I was doing 40 in a 25 but was approaching a 40 mph sign when pulled over, like 10 yards from it tops. The officer takes my ID and insurance and then comes back and said he was arresting me for driving while suspended. I told him I know I wasn't... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Kansas on
Q: What to do if my son was scared into taking a plea for a crime he didn't commit, he has already been sentenced and

Serving time. The accuser is now admitting she lied. What are the next steps we need to take?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: Can I live on my own at 15? Do I qualify for low-income housing with a guarantor in Kansas?

I want to leave my house and my parents aren't likely to stop me. I have income, I make roughly 600$ a month during the school year and 1600$ a month during the summer. There are bedroom-bathroom apartments in my area for low-income housing. Do I still qualify with a guarantor? Does the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander, White Collar Crime and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: How can a lawsuit be started against a city, a state, or even up to federal level?

I'm in a fraudulent marriage

My character slandered/defamed

My business sabotaged/intellectual property stolen

My foundation/stability/finances blocked/stopped

Identity stolen/used

Mail blocked/stolen

Illegal surveillance/monitoring used

Assets of Property/inheritance are significant

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kansas on
Q: I was involved in a car accident. Other persons insurance is trying to sue for car repairs. I did not recieve ticket.

My insurance did not pay for his car repairs, I'm going to assume it was because I was not found at fault. I have less than 30 days to respond to a lawyers letter requesting a balance for the insurance. What should I do?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 22, 2024

A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a week, and time is of the essence. Start by contacting your carrier and placing them on notice of the claim. It is generally the duty of an auto carrier to defend their insured against claims and lawsuits. Good luck

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Kansas on
Q: Can a daycare terminate a care without warning and keep your money?

I'm a single dad of two young toddlers. I enrolled my kids into a small daycare and paid them a month upfront. They backed out of taking my kids last minute several times (one such time was 30 minutes before I had to clock in). I told them I don't want to have my kids in there anymore and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Constitutional Law for Kansas on
Q: Can a city government stop doing business with a newspaper because it does not like a story about it?

The mayor of my town has recently announced that the city will no longer do business with the local paper because he did not like an article about a city council meeting.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 22, 2024

A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Unless the government is bound by conditions for working with local businesses, either by agreement or by law, they are usually free to work with who they want to work with (in terms of giving a publication advertising... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: Can the owner of a mobile home park sell a home I own? I am current on rent.

I owe one months water, which was refused when payment was attempted

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

No, the owner of a mobile home park cannot sell a home that you own, even if you owe rent or water payments. As long as you have proper ownership documentation for the mobile home itself, the park owner has no legal right to sell your property.

However, if you are behind on rent or water...
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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Kansas on
Q: Was approved for disability in 2021. My award letter states my disability began in 2015. Am I due benefits back to 2015?

The eod states 2015. Should I appeal claiming benefits back to 2015?

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

It's important to understand that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are typically paid starting from the sixth full month after the date the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines your disability began. This is known as the "five-month waiting period."... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: Are CPN's or RIN'S legal to use to lease property? I'm having trouble renting with a past eviction. I'm also disabled.

Am I required to provide my ss# to rent a property ? Privacy is also a concern.

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

I understand you're in a challenging situation, but I want to advise against using a CPN (Credit Privacy Number) or RIN (Rental Identification Number). Here's some important information:

- CPNs and RINs are not legally recognized alternatives to Social Security Numbers (SSNs)....
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0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law and Probate for Kansas on
Q: How do I get an advancement on my share ofinheritance from My adoptive dad. I think he has a will.

1 My parents divorced. Everything had to be turned into Cash. My younger sister kept my dad alienated from me. She convinced him to buy her a new home. he paid $405,000 cash for her a new home. That money came from the division of cash assets from marriage. They also had to sell real estate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Business Law for Kansas on
Q: Is it okay for me to treat as a Sole/IC after I closed my business and filing bankruptcy from business?

I closed my chiropractic business (LLC filing as S-Corp) and I was the owner and chiropractor (w-2 employee) due to financial issues, I still owed 8 months in a lease and many other bills causing me to seek out filing bankruptcy, which I have an attorney but is out this week and some things just... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it seems like you are in a difficult financial situation and are trying to find a way to continue practicing as a chiropractor to support yourself. However, there are several legal and ethical considerations to keep in mind:

1. Bankruptcy proceedings:...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Kansas on
Q: Does paying for a child's health insurance end at age 18 if the opposite spouse pays for this?

Ex husband pays direct expenses for children which includes paying for children's health insurance. He says that he is not going to pay after this July. My son will be out of high school at the end of May.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kansas on
Q: Can my ex wife get a court order to block my nanny from watching the kids because she doesn't like MY nanny?

The nanny once drove the car without the kids wearing seat belts. Now my ex wife doesn't believe my nanny should be allowed to drive them anywhere.

Can she file a motion in the family law courts for this?

I don't think it's all a big deal. I talked to the nanny and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kansas on
Q: Hey I just got my first charge for have meth on me and pipe I told them it wasn’t mine and it was the girl I had with me

And she was a known meth user I got outta the game 6?years ago and with in just a few months using again I get catch and went to jail

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