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To prevent problems for myself
answered on Oct 27, 2024
Stay as far away from them as possible and don’t have any contact for any reason.
26 years ago our neighbors had a survey done and used rebar to mark the boundary between our yards.They left the rebar sticking 2 feet out of the ground. It's a hazard to our lawn mower guy. Is it legal to leave the rebar?
answered on Oct 15, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This could be something that most personal injury (the posted category) attorneys may not be familiar with, in terms of land-use/professional surveyor regulations and protocols. Local surveyors or title companies... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
Any number of reasons but most likely to get a status conference date and/or a trial date.
Now my question is if I want get my country passport because when I come here I was 16 years old so I think I don’t have refugee case on me because I am admit to US because of my mom can I get my country passport now I am 23 years old now and I have a petition for my wife I 30 if I get my country... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
You can typically obtain your country’s passport without affecting your current immigration status in the U.S. Since you came to the U.S. as a minor accompanying your refugee-status mother, your situation is distinct from her refugee claim. Holding a passport from your home country usually does... View More
We were married on Panama City beach Florida.
answered on Oct 1, 2024
If she’s still married, your marriage to her is void. As soon as the opportunity arises, take everything you have brought or purchased and leave. Then there’s nothing left divide. Make sure she is still married to someone else before you do the above.
Hi I am from Louisville KY.
I live in a sober living house for females. We have shared common areas and share a bedroom with up to 6 other females. The bedrooms are all connected and you can see from one to the next with no doors installed. We share all common areas with installed... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
Installing security cameras in bedrooms, especially in a shared living environment, raises significant privacy concerns. Generally, individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their sleeping areas. In many jurisdictions, including Kentucky, placing cameras in private spaces like... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Redocket and resolve the case. Then take the driving test and pass it and you can get a new license.
He has no idea where the money is, how much he gets as he’s older or any details. His aunt is trustee and she has us blocked and ignored calls. I’m afraid there won’t be any money there. This isn’t the only trust she’s in charge of!
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Not unless the trust provides for it. There is no basis listed in your question that would give rise to contesting the trust. The trustee is under a fiduciary duty to the beneficiary to ensure that the money is there and that the terms of the trust are followed.
I would like to say that I am doing my own research and am asking for others' help right now. In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us going maybe 20-30 miles per hour. I have lots of other pre-existing lower back problems and neck problems from... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're right - it is a complex case, between the pre-existing conditions and the involvement of multiple vehicles - but it isn't something... View More
100 Acre farm purchased by a set of four brothers and held with undivided interest for over 18 years. THEN they decided to divide the farm into parcels (one for each brother/spouse). BUT they specifically left ONE tract deeded amongst ALL of them (main entryway onto property and also included a... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
It would be almost impossible to backdate the recording of a deed at the courthouse. But the deed should be examined very closely, especially checking out the notary's commission and the signatures themselves. Notary should be found and questioned. Whoever drafted the deed should be... View More
I have had my niece and nephew since February due to their mothers drug issues. We recently was awarded temporary custody. I believe because of their mothers mental state and previous drug use that she will never be able to fully take care of them and want to get full custody of them. Do you think... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Temporary custody can become permanent if the biological parents are deemed unfit parents by the state. If you have temporary custody due to CPS becoming involved and starting a case, the court will give the biological parents time to become fit or there will eventually be a hearing to terminate... View More
I am 16 years old, i was taken away from my mom and dad 5 years ago at 11 for substance issues and more. My parents failed to get sober in the amount of time to get me back, therfore my grandma got custody of me. I am scared of her, uncomfortable around her, overall uncomfortable in my own life. I... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Probably your best course of action is to have dad file a motion for return of custody to him in the case where grandma was given temporary custody. That will get you before the court at which point you can ask to speak to the judge directly and tell him/her what your wishes are regarding custody.
Family cemetery on our property parcel in rural farm area. Due to fighting - can I refuse further family to be buried?
I would purposely be ousting wife from being buried next to husband there, as well as any further people in their immediate family. This will apply to other family members... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Yes. You most likely can prevent further burials there unless there are deed restrictions, easements or covenants that all them to be buried there.
Co-habitation or significant other and I share debt. I own my home while my partner did not own property when he filed bankruptcy. I attempted a Chapter 13 but it was dismissed as the courts wanted more than I can pay. I did not want to loose my home. Bankruptcy attorney instructed us to return the... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
A debt collector is not restricted to just attaching your home. He can garnish wages, a bank account, and even attach a car or furniture to be sold to satisfy the debt. All at the same time but he is limited to the amount of the debt. The judgment often allows him to collect interest and... View More
Our school has made a district wide decision that no staff member is allowed to leave the campus during our lunch time to go and get food. We have been told that our community has complained that we don't work enough.
answered on Sep 23, 2024
Most likely yes. You’d need to look at the collective bargaining l agreement (if there is one) to find the answer.
Because we had the same last name as someone with a national warrant they detained my brother and entered the apartment and woke me with there lights and barking orders without identifying themselves or having probable cause.
Of getting my family back so I did. Now I'm totally screwed on some false allegations. Please any help would be great
answered on Sep 23, 2024
You should never plead guilty unless you really are guilty. Hire the best lawyer you can snd go back to court.
I don’t even know who his psychiatrist and therapist are. I just found out that he put sole custody of him when we have shared custody. Can he get in trouble for that?
I live with my mom at 20 due to really bad circumstances happening. I don't plan to stay long at all. My mom gave me a phone because i was going though a hard time financially. we got into a disagreement and she took it and went through it, taking screenshots of things for herself. She has... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this. Even though you're over 18, since your mom purchased the phone, she may have certain rights to access it. However, everyone deserves privacy, especially in your own home.
It's important to communicate your feelings to her... View More
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