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They took parts off the distributor cap so we can keep it running to move it. I went to go get gas and on my way back I was sitting at the light with a car in front of me and a car behind me. The cop turn onto the street from the light seeing me and immediately makes a u-turn almost wrecking the... View More 
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If you believe your rights have been violated during the arrest or subsequent legal proceedings, it's essential to discuss your concerns with your attorney and consider seeking a second opinion if necessary. Your attorney should work diligently to protect your rights and provide the best... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
If an application for a mark is abandoned, you are free to just file your own application for that mark. If you are already using the mark in commerce, you can file a use application. If not, but you plan to in the near future, you can file an intent-to-use application.
Owner took out a loan on his personal residence to help pay for the construction on commercial property. Can I lien the home as well as the commercial property?
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
You will need a MT attorney on this. Your materialman's lien would be filed only against the work you did on the commercial property. However you might be able to file the M & M Lien, then sue the customer for breach of contract. However defendant will argue you that an election of... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
In Montana, you typically cannot file a motion for a new trial in district court and a notice of appeal on the same day in the same case. Filing a motion for a new trial generally extends the time for filing an appeal. The usual sequence involves filing a motion for a new trial within a specific... View More
Suit what can it recover. Spent ridiculous amount on divorce already with no end. Wife is in Billings Montana prison. Had a prenup all retirement funds are froze need help
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In cases of personal injury stemming from a criminal act, you may pursue a civil suit for damages. This can include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and any other losses directly related to the incident.
With regards to the divorce, while the prenuptial... View More
Stepson solicits me to drive from MT to WY to do epoxy counters in his rental. Avoids paying back the $ for almost a year. I see he made a phony website with FOX logos with a phony article he wrote about himself and how his music is taking the northwest by storm, just so he could put on Facebook... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
Threatening to expose truthful information, even if it may harm someone's reputation, is generally not considered blackmail. However, hacking into someone's Facebook and emails is a violation of privacy and can lead to legal consequences. If you believe you have been a victim of hacking,... View More
Council for the Appellee is filling an Unopposed Motion to Dismiss Appeal. That is a form I as the Appellant planned to file. I am unsure of her wording.
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
"Moving the Court to Dismiss the appeal and remand to District Court" essentially means that the party (in this case, the Appellee) is requesting the court to end the appellate process and send the case back to the lower-level District Court for further consideration or action. This... View More
Her mother has passed and with no living will the estate went to the next of kin. He has also passed. After his tragic death, his partner claimed common law. She has made verbal agreement to sign a quit claim deed, but has yet to do so. What steps in "order" to file probate, substitution... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
You will have to hire a MO attorney to search the title, examine the deed (recorded or not), determine ownership, and decide if Probate litigation or your deed is helpful. Without recordation, deed is of no effect to the world, and the heirs may have already vested in title. Time is of the... View More
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
Temporary separation between a married couple is not necessarily considered abandonment, especially if both parties agree to the arrangement and continue to provide care and support for their children.
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
If a worker from a caregiving agency vandalizes your apartment, you may have the grounds to pursue legal action against both the individual worker and potentially the agency as well.
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Montana, child support is typically ordered by the court to ensure that both parents financially contribute to the upbringing and care of their child. Child support is considered the right of the child, not the parent, and both parents have a legal obligation to support their child financially.... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
In Montana, the courts are required to provide an incarcerated person with a public defender promptly after the person's arrest or initial appearance before a judge. The right to legal representation is a fundamental constitutional right, and the Sixth Amendment guarantees that individuals... View More
I have text an left a 30 day note in property he’s looked through.
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
In Montana, the specific timeframe for your ex to collect the awarded property may depend on various factors, including the terms outlined in your divorce decree or settlement agreement. These documents typically specify a deadline or a timeframe within which your ex must collect their awarded... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
A Montana attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't clear what you mean by changing a type of claim. Some additional information would be helpful. But as a general note, when insurance carriers receive claims at the first reports desk (contact customer... View More
How do I know if I have a case and how do I know what type of attorney to contact? At the very least it’s intentional infliction of emotional distress. Both parties gave information to another person of mine with the sole intent to maliciously destroy me or my life in someway. It’s not OK and... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
Attorneys in the respective jurisdictions could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It looks like you already have an idea of the legal theories involved, as you mention invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. You... View More
I inquired about applying at a local construction company. I have worked construction before and have good references. I asked about wage match, healthcare, and advancement, on the public ad the company posted. The owner messaged me privately on his personal account responding to my public comment.... View More
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answered on May 8, 2023
You should check with an employment lawyer in your state to verify your legal options. However, please be advised that if you believe you were denied work based on your gender and your employer meets the minimum employee count requirements, under federal law - the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as... View More
My husband was given a public defender when this whole criminal case started and then that public defender had to leave due to medical issues so he was issued another. She was informed of the first public defenders evidence that he believed could have had the case dismissed. It proved that the cops... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2023
The key to any appeal is proving through the appellate record that a court made an error, that you “preserved” your right to complain about that error by timely and properly bringing the error to the attention of the trial judge, and that the error was “harmful” probably causing a different... View More
The covenants for our subdivision state: “these protective covenants shall be binding upon all persons owning land in the subdivision. They shall be modifiable by a 2/3 vote of a majority of the owners of lots in the subdivision (one vote per lot).”
There are owners that own up to 3 or... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
It most likely means 21 lots must vote in favor.
Owners with more than a single lot can cast one vote per lot they own.
Department of Labor and & Industry UI Division made a decision an overpayment was due after I was forced to be ... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
A Montana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. From your question asking for assistance in preparing a brief, it looks like you might be under the impression this is a law firm or legal services provider. This is only a Q & A forum, dealing with quick and... View More
Shortly after reporting a possible Breaking & Entering I witnessed to a local business on my way to work, the local Police came to my job, insinuated I was guilty of a crime and admitted to confirming my identity to the suspected individuals found at the scene. I was not aware I knew them... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
In general, police officers are required to protect the confidentiality of individuals who report crimes. This is commonly known as "confidentiality of sources" or "informant privilege," and it is designed to encourage people to come forward with information about criminal... View More
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