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August 31st baby mama was arrested for multiple charges. My ex mother in law took my daughter. I haven't seen my daughter in 4 months. Ever since baby mama went to jail I've been trying everything and anything. Law enforcement is no help what so ever. All they tell me is that it's a... View More 
answered on Sep 10, 2024
From what you describe, it sounds like you need to file a custody action asap. This is a type of civil action. The longer you wait to file the action, the harder your case becomes. When you file your custody action, then the Judge gets to decide who should have custody of the child. A... View More
Deported . Student visa was not valid.
Due to child’s injuries.. there was immediate need for hospitalization and many surgeries thereafter
My question, I have located this man and want to pursue legal action,
I was informed years ago that it would be extremely... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a very difficult situation for a long time, and it's understandable that you want to seek justice for the child’s injuries. Since you've managed to locate the individual, the first step would be to consult with a lawyer who is experienced in... View More
For 7years my dad has been getting jerked around between two company's about his pension he is suppose to be enjoying his retirement and was suppose to have boughten a home closer to grandkids and had plans for investments but all that is out the window now ,he now is living off ssi and never... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
If the pension is through a union, a union representative may be helpful in figuring out why the pension is not being paid and what else needs to be done to get into pay status. He can request and review the plan documents to make sure that he meets the eligibility requirements and has completed... View More
Trying to bring a foreigner through a registered American business
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
If you have a business registered in the United States, you may be able to sponsor your girlfriend for a work visa, depending on the nature of your business and her qualifications. Here are a few potential options:
1. H-1B visa: If your girlfriend has a bachelor's degree or equivalent... View More
He still had a loan on the truck and said he’d pay it off with the money I gave him and send the title in the mail. It’s been 30 days and still nothing I haven’t been able to reach him the past week.
answered on Feb 19, 2024
If you had a contract regarding purchase of a vehicle and the other party is not fulfilling their part, you may need to bring a breach of contract action against the other party if unable to resolve on your own. If the dollar amount is low enough, you could bring the action in Small Claims Court.... View More
She wants a new BMW. I can pay cash for it. What is the best possible way to protect my assets in case our relationship fails or she's crashes the car and kills someone? Should I title it in her name and just put a lien on it or can I leave it in my name. I plan on giving her a "personal... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
There are a number of options. One commonly used method is to offer a vehicle loan and have the vehicle as the secured collateral for the loan. You need to file the same requirements as to registering your loan and the paperwork as do other secured lenders. You would be subject to the same... View More
Written agreement signed by both of us plus he signed his truck title and gave to me for catallol can I repo the truck since he breached our contract or what can I do this will take place in nebraska
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Your options depending on whether you followed the legal formalities to register and properly document your secured collateral/lien on the vehicle. If you did, then you have the remedies available to other secured creditors, which can include repossession. If you did not follow the legal... View More
My bank and mom said I wasn’t allowed to have the money I put into that account back.
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
joint account holders have an equal interest in the funds in the account, regardless of who deposited the money. This means that you have a right to withdraw your money from the account, even if your mom doesn't want you to.
I was billed $3600 and told that financial assistance wasn’t available and that the total was including insurance discounts. After reaching out to the hospital it was determined the total was roughly $400 and she didn’t even make a single payment. Now she’s taking me to court for contempt... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
If you feel a crime has been committed, you could try filing a police report but it would be up to law enforcement/prosecutor whether the circumstances meet the criteria for the State to be willing to file criminal charges. Sometimes if they feel the matter may not meet the criteria and could be... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2023
It generally isn't illegal to leave your keys in the car by accident. However, it could be under certain facts. For example, certain forms of insurance fraud. There also may be a civil liabilty component if you are seeking compensation for your stolen vehicle. You should consult with an... View More
The city attorney for the city of north platte has pursued a lawsuit against a church to the point of obtaining a court order to demolish the church owned building due to surface damage to the church done by vandals removing siding and poking holes in the material under the siding. The church... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
It is possible for a municipality to engage in a civil lawsuit against a church, just as it is possible for any entity to engage in a civil lawsuit against another entity. However, whether the municipality's actions are legal and appropriate would depend on the specific facts and circumstances... View More
I am changing companies and have been told that I have to have continuous coverage on my auto and home insurance. Is this correct for the state of Nebraska?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
You have to have "proof of financial responsibility" for your vehicles, which for most people, means that they have to have vehicle liability insurance (auto insurance) on the vehicle at least at the statutory minimums at all times. There are some exceptions that you can read about on... View More
What can I do now to get my dog back?? The judge said after the deadline he would have to pay me…
answered on Dec 29, 2022
Small claims actions are generally for money judgments. If you want other relief, such as return of property (like a dog) instead of money, then you may need to file a different cause of action outside of small claims court. However, if you are took the case to trial and the judge awarded you... View More
I have my receipt and copy of debit from my bank account. They made me very uncomfortable like I was a thief the manager kept saying I'm not giving you any rewards until you pay for these groceries which are already paid for I never felt so embarrassed. I just happened to be a licensed and... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In terms of the incident you describe and your chosen categories of Personal Injury and Civil Litigation, it's possible you're thinking along the lines of an emotional distress-distress related caused of... View More
We provided him a title that he said his dog chewed up so the ownership of my son's car was never transferred to him but he had since sold the car
answered on Mar 17, 2022
The Nebraska DMV has information regarding obtaining a duplicate title if the original title was destroyed by an animal. Once the title holder has a new title, you should be able to complete the title transfer pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. If the other party isn't... View More
In my case , instead of State , the plaintiff ( bio dad) has brought a paternity suite in his own capacity using NE statute 43-1411. The children were born during marriage of my wife and myself. We do not have any divorce decree entered. 43-1411 allows state/alleged father/mother to file paternity... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2021
When a child is born during the marriage, there is a marital presumption that the child born during the marriage is a child of the marriage. If the parties remain married, they could object to a third party trying to establish paternity and argue that the marital presumption prevents the third... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2021
It depends on your facts. Small claims court doesn't allow attorneys and the formal rule of evidence don't apply. Whatever documentation you have to support your statement could be useful to provide as evidence to the Court. If there isn't anything in writing or otherwise tangible... View More
Purchased in June 2020 now we not together wants me to return truck in February 2021?
Now she suing me any advice?
Im on probation and my out patient counsoler recommended me for intensive Outpatient Treatment because I missed a few classes I also missed one of those so she then in turn contacted my probate probation officer and told her that I need intensive outpatient treatment she's and made me go to a... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
If there is another treatment program that is a better fit and the person has been accepted into that program, then it is possible to transition a person from one program to the other. The person would want to coordinate with the probation officer to make sure they are also aware of the transfer... View More
I feel my religious freedom was taken away by this guy that I feel marriage is a promise made to each other as God being a witness and blessing the marriage
answered on Apr 16, 2020
Nebraska is a no fault divorce state. You would have to speak with your religious leaders to see if there is a religious sanction within your religion for breaking the vows. This would not be something enforced through the Court.
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