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How do I train Special Education teachers in legal issues?
answered on Jul 2, 2024
You should be able to contact your state's Department of Public Instruction for resources on training K-12 staff on compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other relevant laws that may be... View More 
I don't understand things being done and want to find where in what law or government area I look to look up. Education has so many lo wholes and word salad going on, I would like to find them in plain English for normal people like m to understand.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
As a resource for parent advocates, I recommend wrightslaw.com.
One of my credit card companies sent me a Check-in the mail twice That out of debt too
answered on Jun 16, 2024
You don't say whether you're in a Chapter 7 case, with a trustee, or a Chapter 13, and that can make a difference.
The general rule is (e.g., for payments to you or tax refunds) is that the amounts attributable to prepetition accrual are part of the bankruptcy estate, and the... View More
March-June, sewage has been raining into my apartment's laundry area, specifically from the apartment upstairs' toilet when they flush. There is mold, and of course human waste coming down into my unit. Landlord was notified in March and after many requests through messages, nothing gas been fixed
answered on Jun 18, 2024
It really depends on what other evidence, if any, he has and whether you were constructively evicted from your rental. You will probably at least be given a hearing.
I did not say anything when he was in his backyard after the incident. I know he turned off my sprinkler. Do I have a case? Can I call 911?
answered on Jun 14, 2024
No case. No damages. No 911. Maybe just move sprinkler back so as to not hit fence.
Anything I can do since the very reason I chose to rent here was the amount of outdoor space/yard? One year lease was signed first of April.
The sailboat ad listed the missing equipment and the survey report also listed the equipment. The seller is not returning phone calls or text messages from our broker. The cost of replacing the missing equipment would be approximately -$4000 plus.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
Yes. If it is listed in the ad, you may have a fraud claim against the seller.
She needs a lawyer to be there so she has representation to get out on the 18th
answered on Jun 14, 2024
You should contact a criminal defense attorney ( or the public defender) in Campbell County. They will be able to help her return to the sober living.
Defendant wasn’t able to make it to court due to working out of town, so it was changed from an EPO to a DVO. I would like to try and work through issues with counseling and would like to drop the charges
answered on Jun 11, 2024
You’ll need to file a motion to set aside and dismiss in the court that issued the DVO.
In the Act of actually driving, I was out of the car while it was parked and in the process of walking away from the car, and I’m fairly certain that my rights weren’t read to me… the judge offered to amend the charge to 1st offense with credit for time served. I turned it down and bonded... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2024
If no one saw you driving, you may be able to challenge it on not being committed I. The presence of the officer, ehich is required by most misdemeanors.
Thank you to Tim Dennison for info on the will. Will was accepted and executor named now need to know how long advertising for creditors with claims to come forward needs to be posted and where is the legal platform you are to post announcement??…. I did send off letters with the DC but executor... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
The estate must remain open for six months after your appointment to address any proofs of claim. If you have notified all of the known creditors, you need do nothing else.
He is 36 and has never offered to help out with anything
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Rent a storage unit. Pay one month's rent. Remove the deadbolt. Move his stuff into the storage unit. Tell him where it is and that you have paid one month's rent. He is free to continue to store it there if he pays the monthly rent, or he can retrieve his stuff and move it somewhere... View More
Traffic and I assumed we were free to go. Nml speed is 70. I was going 76. There were still barrels in other lane officer said. I don’t recall. I got confused by the situation. I didn’t realize it was still considered active I guess. Advice on what I should do? Would like to not have to go to... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Most likely can be resolved for traffic school but you will have to appear ( or hire a lawyer) as it is not repayable.
If my property line has a tree that is partially in my yard and my neighbors yard and one party wants to hire an arborist to inspect it, am I required to help pay even if I do not want to hire an arborist to inspect it?
There is a church near me that has been abandoned for a while, it is listed as owned by itself (XYZ church)... but the organization (the church) isn't listed as existing with the state's bsuiness office or with the IRS. Who would therefore own it? And how could it be acquired?
answered on Jun 3, 2024
You would need to get the property address and run the title. The deed will tell you who the true owner of the property is. Then you can proceed from there.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The safe answer is no, given streaming, social media and the like.
answered on Jun 2, 2024
It’s not mandatory but it is very good practice to have one in every case.
I am not sure if i put a stop on the ach withdraw through my bank for $30 and not contact my loan company or do I send an email to my loan company and tell them, and revoke authorization? I don’t think I am supposed to tell them i am going to be filing bankruptcy?
answered on May 31, 2024
Don’t tell any creditor anything. Once you file, the deduction(s) will be automatically terminated. You don’t need to do anything. Consult your bankruptcy lawyer for a more detailed explanation of the automatic stay and termination of automatic withdrawals.
My ex got a epo against me on may 17th I was arrested for epo violation that I never committed and may 22nd the epo was dismissed/no findings I have court June 3rd for the epo violation. Can I even be charged still if it was dismissed
answered on May 31, 2024
Yes. You can bc the epo was in effect when she alleged you violated it.
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