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0 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am wanting to return to Ecuador after using up all of my tourist days. What do I do?

I have used up my 180 tourist/extension days for my visa in Ecuador and have been out of the country and back in the US since July. I am wondering when is the soonest that I can return to Ecuador on a tourist visa. Also if there are any options for a longer term stay visa that are available for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: My cousin in Ms have a life sentence with parole, he filed a "post conviction relief" about 6 years ago. He was denied.

I need help on what to do in the next step, or what's the next step, he's been locked up 15:years and he's 35, we are trying to get him so help, a sentence reduction or make a deal for a deal, he knows he was wrong but I assure you he's not a bad person, he just made a terrible... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Tax Law, Agricultural Law and Collections for Mississippi on
Q: What Mississippi law or code, or Lauderdale County law or code that says I must have garbage pickup?

I received a bill from the Lauderdale County Tax Collector for service 1 January thru 31 December 2025 for $168.00. They quote Section 19-5-22 of the Mississippi code. That's gives that agency the right to put a lean on things. That code does not say that I must have garbage pickup. Only if I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be pressured to sign an agreement forfeiting property in a divorce case without knowing what I'm forfeiting?

divorce case - spouse was in a years-long relationship with their employee. I was not accused of any wrong-doing. I asked repeatedly what property was being divided and still have not been provided information other than what small portion I can keep. I have not signed the quit-claim yet for that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be pulled over if cop said I almost hit him body cam shows diffrent car searched 4inventory,arrested after item

Arrested after inventory done and pipe was found charged with pop,disobey cop and no dl but body cam shows no hitting his break or swerving over that should occurred of almost hit him and pulled over 6 mins later and him upset because my dl did not come back suspended and when asked what I wanted... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: I was broken up pretty bad in 2010 single car accident. I'm the only surviving victim. Numerous of chiropractic session

I had chiropractic sessions for 3 years n returned to work now I'm 39 n all I do is cramp alot because of the severe cold weather I work in. I don't know if it's arthritis or multiple scrirosis which runs in my my family but atm goes dead numb alot

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Mississippi on
Q: My short term disability is saying I owe 3k now but in august they told me in writing there was no overpayment do I owe

Please see the attached approval letter for your Short Term Disability claim. We have approved your claim through June 22, 2024 and closed your claim. There is no open overpayment pursuit on your claim, please disregard that. We appreciate your patience. For benefit inquiries please contact... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: What is the process and What should I expect when turning myself in to the Raymond Detention Center Hinds County

What is the process and What should I expect when turning myself in to the Raymond Detention Center Hinds County after being indicted on embezzlement charges and the judge issued a warrant for my arrest

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is it legal to search my car at a safety checkpoint in Ms over a vape?

I had valid dl insurance seat belt on and not under any influence

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: After one whole year may I sue a penal facility for not rearing proper medical attention to me while I was incarcerated

There. Upon my release from the facility, I was intubated in ICU for a while and that was a result of me not receiving proper medical attention well under the care of this penal facility. I literally "died" because I couldn't breathe.

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: After one whole year may I sue a penal facility for not rearing proper medical attention to me while I was incarcerated

There. Upon my release from the facility, I was intubated in a hospital for a few days and that was a result of me not receiving proper medical attention well under the care of this penal facility. I literally "died" because I couldn't breathe.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: Mississippi child support, I am unemployed but remarried, is my husband, not children's bio dad financially responsible

My new husband makes significantly more annual income than my ex husband and children's bio dad, now bio dad is taking me to court to modify child support amounts because of marital changes, but now I have no actual income of my own. Bio dad and I have joint legal custody, however I have... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: My ex boyfriend damaged my personal belongings and broke alot of them and allowed other people to have some of my stuff

We've been to court but I don't feel as if I was treated properly about compensation for My stuff what do I need to do?

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Mississippi on
Q: My ex boyfriend damaged my personal belongings and broke alot of them and allowed other people to have some of my stuff

We've been to court but I don't feel as if I was treated properly about compensation for My stuff what do I need to do?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: In front of a business there was an open water meter without the lid on it and I tripped in it. Do I have a case?

There was no sign or anything to warn me that it was open or anything. No cones or caution tape nothing

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answered on Nov 6, 2024

In Mississippi, to win a premises liability case you must prove that there was a dangerous condition that caused your injury. Additionally, you are required to prove that the landowner (or the occupier if not the owner) either: 1. caused the condition; or 2. knew or should have know of its... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: How do I get an emergency motion form to file in youth court?

The minor child was taken out of the state by his father, against court order. The father does not have joint custody. He has visitation. He will not return the child to the mother. He has missed over two weeks if school.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: I need help my daughter lost her rights to my grandson and I don't get to see him anymore bc he has bn adopted is there

Anything I can do as his grandmother I love and miss him deeply do I still have any rights to my grandson

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: What are steps to file a lawsuit against Mississippi department of child protective services?

Cps removed my children from home based on medical neglect without proper protocol, no court order,no investigation, no evidence and no explanation to why cps continued the case knowing the removal of my children was not proper grounds for removal.

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