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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Maine on
Q: I am 16 years old on a f1 visa ,would I be able to obtain a social security number to work in the summers ?

And also apply for my learners drivers license.

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Nov 17, 2015

There are questions and answers similar to your situation on our website. You can locate them at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: How can I acquire an abandoned parcel of land next to my home that has no record of ownership or taxes being paid?

The property is located in Hancock County, Maine and is approximately 0.3 acres. It is landlocked by 4 other properties and does not have street access. When I originally inquired about the property town hall couldn't find records for either ownership or taxes. They did some research and... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 11, 2015

I don't know what "documents verifying non ownership" would be, other than a statement by them that they don't think they own it.

You need to do a title search to figure out who has record title. If it is landlocked, chances are that one or more of the adjoining...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: My mom deeded her house to me in 1996, she passed away in 2007. Can my siblings sue me for a share of the house now?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 7, 2015

Probably not, but we do not know all of the facts that we need to know to be able to answer solidly.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Maine on
Q: I was in a chapter 13 bankruptcy from 2009 to save my house but ended up surrendering my house due to illness and cuttin

Down my work hours I had a court order to move out by August 31 2011 I did in march of 2013 I called wells Fargo to tell them the fence was down and a pool was in the yard and kids were playing there they informed me it was my problem the house was mine and we ended up doing a modification when I... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2015

To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Maine on
Q: is it legal to have a labor and safety inspector to call you from their home?

we recently had an employee quit, he still has a company cell and other things incl. vital information on customers include their credit card numbers at his house. We told him that we were going to shut off service on hat phone and that we hired more employees who will be w9 workers but one needs... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 14, 2015

How do you know that she called from her home? I doubt that there is any law against doing that.

I'm guessing you suspect that this "inspector" to is not what she said she is, and really just a friend of your ex employee. Call back to the agency and ask to talk to the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Maine on
Q: Can my husband withhold money from the children and I while we are living in different states? He is in the Army.

We live in Maine while he is posted in Hunter Army Air Field, Savanna Georgia. He has been sending us two allotments, one on the 1st and one on the 15th, for the past 2.5 years. Now he has taken out the second allotment, saying that his commanding officers told him he is only required to send us... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 13, 2015

Talk to the commanding officer to verify that your husband was accurate when he related what the C.O. said. Assuming this is true, you don't appear to have much choice but to sue your husband for separation or divorce, including child support and perhaps alimony.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Maine on
Q: Who can help with a David shopping while Black/non-white vs Goliath Big Box efforts that resulted in discrimination?

Need brainstorming help with what my next move needs to be on this case: Shopping while Black/non-white. Store security person detained me on exiting the store to check my personal bag , while not doing same to the other shoppers exiting the store. No proof of any shoplifting to make me a suspect.... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 2, 2015

Get an attorney for this? Conduct discovery process with the usual types of discovery matters, request the entire personel file of the security guard, interrogatories, perhaps requests for admissions if available in your state, depositions of key figures who have personal knowledge about the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Maine on
Q: If neither parent has gone to court for legal custody they was never married split up they have a savings account togeth

ER he took money out she's now holding baby from him can she do that

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 28, 2015

Like I said in an earlier post, you need to go see a local attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: i have been living with my father since 2005. He died earlier this year. Do I have any rights to continue living there?

She has told me that the house is to be sold and divided between the 2 of us. Is it possible that I can continue living there without buying her out? Can an arrangement be made that if/when house is sold she gets half of procedes? She has a house of her own and I do not, hence why I had been... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 25, 2015

The will should be reviewed to help answer this. The will or your State's law will determine who gets the house. Separate from that, additional details can be negotiated. Talk to a local probate lawyer.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Can a father sell his property before his death to his children legally? Or could the children loose it after the death

The father has cancer. He wants to make sure his children get the property, but at one point he received assistance for medical bills

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 1, 2015

Best to talk to an estate planning lawyer, who can look at the big picture and advise.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Are there any legal actions I can take?

My neighbor at my vacation home is constantly using our property without permission and also kills or removes trees that separate our land from hers, but are in fact on our property. We have replaced the trees multiple times only to find them dead or missing the next time we visit the cottage.... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 3, 2015

I don't practice in Maine, but that sounds fishy. Talk to a Maine real estate lawyer about your rights and options. A strong letter from your lawyer may help. Depending on Maine laws, you may have a civil claim against her for damaging your property. There may also be criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maine on
Q: Will probation be revoked for a new criminal trespass charge?

My son just recently was charged with class b burglary and was sentenced to 2 years with all but 100 days suspended and 2 years probation (no prior criminal history) He was now arrested and charged with criminal trespass.His cousin picked him up and brought him to her home she shared with her... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 23, 2015

Hire a private criminal defense attorney for the son. It seems to me from what you have written that he should not have been charged because he was there with permission from the cousin.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Maine on
Q: is there a statue of limitation that a lawsuit against a drug company can be done?

I'm a des daughter that has had a number of health issues

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 4, 2015

All civil claims have deadlines (statutes of limitation). Talk to an injury lawyer ASAP about your situation.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maine on
Q: What ruling I'd considered a felony?

Your courts have A,B, C,D,E...what is a felony under Maine law

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 2, 2015

What are the facts here? Generally, a felony is a crime for which a person can go to prison for more than one year.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Maine on
Q: I own a home that my son lives in. I insure the home. Am I liable for injury that occurs to a guest at the house?

I live next door to my son. I own and insure his house. His daughter's friend fell off a trampoline and broke her arm very badly. Am I liable for this?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 16, 2015

Anyone can sue for anything but that doesn't necessarily means it's a good lawsuit. Best to have a good homeowner's insurance policy.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: I added a garage to a house I was living in with intentions to buy. The owner has gone back on his word to reimburse

I was living in an unfinished modular home, owned by my wife's stepmothers husband. We had a verbal agreement that we would live there rent free for 2 years with the condition that I finished the inside, (paint etc) which I did. I also added a garage also with verbal agreement that I would be... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jul 5, 2014

You might be able to recover on the theory of unjust enrichment, but you should definitely consult with an attorney to discuss further.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Maine on
Q: Can you appeal a protection order if you missed the court date?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 25, 2015

If you justifiably missed a court date because of an accident, for instance, you would want to move for a rehearing. If not, your chances of an appeal are very slim.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maine on
Q: I have a business in Maine (LLC-I'm the sole owner). I'm going to divorce my spouse. What can happen to the business?
Robert Guillory
Robert Guillory
answered on Aug 22, 2013

A lot CAN happen to the business. The better question is what will likely happen to the business. In Maine the court must divide the marital property equitably, note not necessarily equally. The first question is whether or not the LLC is marital property. If you became owner during the marriage... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Maine on
Q: I filed bankruptcy chapt.7 in 2002 and need to file again, 2013. Can I do this?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 30, 2014

Seven years must pass between the filing of Chapter 7 cases. The dates are counted from Filing Date to Filing Date, not Discharge/Discharge. Based upon the years provided, it has been approx 9 years, so you can refile.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maine on
Q: Is there a difference between a Divorce Decree and a Divorce Judgement? In the state of Maine.
Robert Guillory
Robert Guillory
answered on Aug 22, 2013

In Maine they are called Divorce Judgments. In some states they document granting the divorce is called a decree. They essentially do the same thing.

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