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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Minnesota on
Q: How can I prove I am a victim of domestic abuse from my ex spouse if o never reported it to the police in MN

I was granted a harassment order against my soon to be ex spouse for the years of keeping me basically prisoner in my home, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, I am on disability and he refused to allow me to keep up my medical care, and more. The trial for the divorce has ended and the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: What does one do when the custodial parent (mother) has relative that works in the child support department, and

Also has a judge that was assigned to the case that was a family friend. So many things wrong with the situation too many to list a lawyer that was hired at one time said straight up he was getting screwed and then pulled himself from case... the child is being used and manipulated by mother,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: If I want to make a complaint on a public defender that has cross boundaries and I don't is competent to represent me

Who do I go to to make this complaint? I have already written to the judge but was denied for new representation because it needs to come from my public defender not for me.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Minnesota on
Q: My brother changed the locks at my parents house. The house is in my moms name. My mom and dad are both in nursing homes

Im told the house is a marital asset since my parents are still married. Am i able to enter the home?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Minnesota on
Q: does a person have legal rights to claim a rental property they have been allowed to live by the landlord re

My brother has lived in a house for last 20 years 100% rent free though he maintained it and paid utilities and landlord paid taxes landlord unfortunately died in car accident and now my brother is being forced out which he would not be getting forced out if the landlord was still alive. Can he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Minnesota on
Q: If a random dog attacks me and my dogs while on a walk, can I legally shoot it if I'm unable to fight it off physically?

A random loose dog recently attacked me and my significant other while walking our dogs (ours are always leashed). The random dog ran at us and started biting my dog and my significant other. The owner of said dog was nowhere to be seen. Luckily, we were able to kick the dog off. If, however, we... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Minnesota on
Q: Can a divorce be reversed that as rendered on a default judgement due to proper division of assets

The division of asset as listed nor properly divided. I was never given a copy of the divorce decree and zero asset where listed and no pension was granted on my behalf as it waws martial property.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 18, 2024

A default judgment can be set aside by the judge. Simply claiming the property wasn't properly divided may not be enough. The judge will need to know why you didn't do anything before now. If it is set aside, it begins anew.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Minnesota on
Q: Can a divorce judgement on a default be reversed as if there was no divorce ever rendered?

Due to lack of agreement of the division of property.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Minnesota on
Q: I'm in a situation where im uncomfortable with my parents, is it legal to stay at another house for safety without per.?

I am safe but sometimes question that statement for my mental health and do feel uncomfortable around some of my parents. They have told me im fine and will not give permission for me to stay with someone. I feel like I need out of the house for a tinny bit for safety and to feel comfortable again.... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 18, 2024

If you are a minor, you parents are in control. If you are being abused reach out trusted authority figures.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Civil Litigation for Minnesota on
Q: I have a 9 yr old civil judgment for 1,500$ and debt co agreed to withdraw it and then they sold it should I reach new

Out to the collection co that has it now? I am 77 and didn’t know that they didn’t remove it and went to file papers to remove it myself and that’s when I found out they had sold it

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

You should reach out to the new collection company to understand the status of your debt and discuss your options. Since the original debt collector agreed to withdraw the judgment but then sold it, you need to clarify the situation with the current holder of the debt. Explain that the original... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Small Claims for Minnesota on
Q: Do I have any rights in regards to dealing with Best Western?

I was checking into a Best Western hotel. They first refused my Synchrony card required for incidentals because it has a 2049 expiration date. The manager later told me it is "not possible" to have a 2049 expiration date. I then gave them the only other card I had in my wallet. The name... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: How to file charges for depriving custody
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 16, 2024

Citizens report the incident to law enforcement, law enforcement conducts an investigation (if appropriate), prosecutors decide if criminal charges are to be filed. In most cases, family court is where these situations are addressed not criminal court.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: I called my boyfriend probation office while we were fighting ad left a 30 second voicemail no threats were made.

Wondering if they will know it's me and if he'll get into trouble for it

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can my ex get in trouble if he were to purposely let my dog escape
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 13, 2024

Your ex could get in trouble if he were to purposely let your dog escape. Proving it could be very difficult. I doubt the police would investigate.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Minnesota on
Q: I want to know if we have a case against police officers

not enough room for all details. we were stopped by a road block of cops with guns pointed at us. we just pulled out from a porta potty and they detained us right there for over 2 hours, i have rsd and the hand cuffs were tight and told them this and then my rsd started flaring up and went into... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 13, 2024

Contact attorneys directly that deal with police misconduct. In forums like this, attorneys try to provide guidance for people with legal matters. People often post facts about their situation wanting to know if they have a viable lawsuit. Unfortunately, an attorney cannot evaluate a claim based... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law and Lemon Law for Minnesota on
Q: Seek a real estate lawyer for fraud on remodel w/major structural defects and mold that were not disclosed.

The realtor committed fraud by painting to disguise and failing to disclose a cracked foundation, leaking roof, abandoned cistern well, and stating mold was remediated when it wasn't. Ungerman Construction, American Waterworks, Diversified Drainage, and Standard Water Control Systems declare... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Minnesota on
Q: I'm a landlord in MN. Tenants signed second 1 yr lease 5/1, but broke up 6/19.

Male was not abusive. We agreed to remove his name based on her request, and her being able to pay rent on her own. He has returned to the house a few times since 6/19 saying "hes still on the lease & has every right to be there". We do not have a new address for him, and are unsure... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Minnesota on
Q: Can I setup a beneficiary of my assets to go to a named revocable trust?

I want my daughter Jordyn to get 100% of my assets in the event of my death. But in the case where she does not survive me, I want all of my assets to go to a named revocable trust. Am I allowed to do that?

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