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When I was receiving prenatal care for my now 5 year old, during the anatomy scan, it was discovered she had a defect with her bladder. We had follow up scans 2 days after birth and one month after birth and they said it was bladder diverticulum but told me it resolved itself. This past week I had... View More 
He then told her to take keep his thing from the shed in a text message. This is all after he stole money from her wallet in a drunken stupor and walk out of her life.
I was forced to married at 18 years old I was legally married and I was forced to sign documents and family courtroom wife pressured me by using family courtroom to do her dirty work to take advantage of a husband that had a IEP and a boxing career she knew I wasn't intelligent and she just... View More
We have a small church, and we would like to put a clause in the by-laws that would allow a trustee to serve another term (past their second term) if there were no qualified members able to serve at that time. It would be for only 1 additional term.
answered on Dec 24, 2024
Hello. You should be able to amend your bylaws to allow a consecutive term of a current trustee to serve another term. For your specific situation, you can include a clause in your church's bylaws that allows for an additional term beyond the standard two terms if there are no qualified... View More
I work at a delivery company who delivers to Stewart's in New York. After I got done with work yesterday I get a phone call from my big boss and he asks me did I steal something from Stewart's. I said I didn't steal anything. He said tell me now before I stick my neck out for you. My... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2024
I'm sorry this happened to you, all over a bag of chips and a soda. You could reach out to tort attorneys to discuss, preferrable law firms that deal with more diverse range of cases (defamation, emotional distress, etc.) than purely physical injury from accidents. You ask whether it is a... View More
2023 New York Laws
BSC - Business Corporation
Article 6 - Shareholders
609 - Proxies. Isn't a corporation REQUIRED to allow proxy voting?
answered on Dec 23, 2024
You may also want to check the certificate of incorporation for any restrictions on proxy voting.
If someone has told me to leave them alone, and I have done that, and then they reach back out to me, is that considered them harassing me?
I’m a single female who traveled abroad for school and chose to their network due to the unlimited international calling. They stopped that because I wasn’t in the states long enough, but that’s in the fine print apparently. Yet the remainder of my time down there my phone was never able to... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2024
Judicial misconduct occurs when a judge engages in inappropriate or unethical behavior that undermines the integrity of the judiciary. This can include actions like accepting bribes, showing bias, violating procedural rules, or engaging in conflicts of interest. If you believe a judge has acted... View More
Defendant signed affidavit, judge signed it the next morning I was incarcerated, but the judge never released me until 7 days later and I was not given legal counsel, medication, phone call and my food was slid across the floor every day to me like a dog and I was made to sleep in a plastic... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're experiencing this. Your situation involves several serious concerns that need attention. You may have rights that were violated during your arrest and detention process.
It's important to reach out to a qualified attorney who can help you understand... View More
Can he accuse me if I take our kid to this trip in other state (7 hours from home)without his consent?
answered on Dec 19, 2024
Accuse you of what? I assume there is no court order forbidding this. You are returning with the children. You are doing nothing "illegal" or "unethical". You are their parent. Unless your relatives are a danger to the children I see nothing wrong legally.
The collection agency will give me a payment plan but not ezpass. What do I do?
answered on Dec 19, 2024
https://new.mta.info/agency/bridges-and-tunnels/toll-payer-advocate
This website may help you. The MTA is really cracking down hard on people who do not pay tools via EZ-Pass
How should I got about it and will the unincorporated ministry be able to register it without without 501c3 status?
I have proof the items belong to me.
answered on Dec 19, 2024
Unless you are an heir of a decedent who dies without a Will, you would not be entitled to inherit property from the decedent. However, if you have proof of ownership (e.g., receipts, contracts, written agreements, or other documentation showing the items belong to you), you can present this to the... View More
I have a small business where I sell handmade bracelets. It has come to my attention that
SHEIN used to of my photos.
answered on Dec 19, 2024
I assume that your images are on Shein's website.
So long as you own your images (it wasn't a Shein photograph), they are using and they are using your image without your permission, especially in the case that they are using it for profitable purposes, there are two "causes... View More
Opposing side is threatening me with Showing up to my house with the sheriff. I am truly fearing for my life, because the plaintiff was an ex girlfriend and I know what they are capable of. Since the judgment was out already, What can I do with the email in which the opposing side is threatening me?
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