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I hired a contractor to build a sea wall, including taking care of all permits. He got the necessary permits but never had an inspection. The Sea Wall is now failing, and he has not taken responsibility. I only discovered the lack of inspection after obtaining a building permit to have a boat lift... View More 
The house is in his name and it also sits on a piece of his land. The mortgage and land is not connected.
Wat rights do I have
I would like to know the potential of a restraining order or something similar against someone. This would be information about my options for ongoing and escalating verbal and emotional abuse, with threats of physical violence. I'm in a very tight position where housing and money are... View More
If a farmer (corporation) conserves it’s agricultural property and receives 50% as a cash grant and 50% as a donation assuming the grant proceeds far exceed farming income, and there is no other non-farm income, does the receipt of the grant disqualify the IRS farmer status?
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
When a farmer, organized as a corporation, conserves its agricultural property and receives a grant that exceeds farming income, the status of "farmer" for IRS purposes can be affected. The IRS defines a "farmer" based on the majority of the income coming from farming... View More
I have a high conflict relationship with the mother of my eight year old son. The school principal has read our custody order and Is now attempting to mediate and enforce his interpretation of our custody order. His position is that the school is “required” to do this. For example he wants to... View More
We have a small restaurant in a small shopping plaza. We signed a one year lease in 2022. The shopping plaza owner passed away in Dec. 2023. Our lease expired the same month. The owners son inherited the shopping plaza and immediately sold it. We were not aware it was for sale until just before it... View More
My parents used to not let me out of the house at all if I had a grade below a 90, they would also take my phone. This may not seem bad, but it led to me being very depressed and suicidal since I couldn't make friends, and I was studying from when I woke up until I went to bed, while watching... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
Living apart from your parents at 17 in North Carolina without their consent can be challenging. Generally, until you turn 18, your parents are legally responsible for you. This means that if you leave home without permission, your parents could involve the police, who might bring you back if they... View More
My family owns a tract of land that was landlocked. We bought an easement from the property owner next to us to connect to the mainroad. However, in addition to this access I found a statement in our property's deed that mentioned joint use of an existing soil road. This soil road is mentioned... View More
Sorry y for the overwhelming amount of info. I do really feel this is the best alternative for Me at this point. I do hope there is an attorney there who can help me. Because it's very hard for me to ask for help in the first place but this is for my family.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but it's a step that many take to regain control of their financial situation. It’s important to remember that you are not alone in this process, and reaching out for help is a strong and positive action for both you and your family. There are... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
If you have been denied legal counsel in a civil court matter involving a breach of contract related to your estate and have been put out of your home, it's crucial to act quickly to protect your rights. You mentioned discovering that you owned the home for four years. This could be an... View More
I was convicted in Hoke county but transferred to Cumberland for probation. At probation violations hearing for non-payment judge terminated my probation early and deemed my fines a civil judgment even after the D.A. and the probation officer said they did not have a problem with my money is being... View More
"I'm a U.S. citizen, and I was married to a Canadian. We lived together in Georgia for five years, but we divorced last year. My ex-wife moved back to Montreal with our two children (ages 2 and 4), and she has full custody. I have court-ordered visitation from the Georgia state court,... View More
My dad and grandmother are on the deed, both are dead, he was married at the time of his death, I am his only daughter and his wife died yesterday, she has no kids. There are no wills. How can I gain ownership of our home.
Per this code: Unlike South Carolina and many other states, real... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
When people talk about a "strawman" in the context of sovereign citizen beliefs, they often refer to the idea that a separate legal entity or "corporate version" of yourself is created by the government at birth. This belief holds that this entity is connected to your birth... View More
Living relatives have located parent urn want to relocate it to the family burial cemetery.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Yes, an urn can generally be exhumed and reburied in a family plot cemetery, but the process involves several steps and considerations. You will need to check with the cemetery where the urn is currently located, as well as the cemetery where you want to move it. Both places may have specific... View More
my step grandfather belittles and puts down my mother every single day, lots of name calling, scares her, talks bad about my ten year old sister too. Calls them a joke, worthless, incapable. It is an every. Day. Thing. It’s very obvious he wants to exert control over everyone and scare my mother... View More
Grandfather left a Will giving 190 acres to his 10 children, equally.
A daughter who had a 20% interest (+10% acquired from as gift from her sis) willed
her 20% to a Church. Does the fact of the Church not being an “Heir” have any bearing or relevance?
Can “True”... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
The sister can give whatever interest she has, at her death, to whomever she would like.
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