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account and send it to a delivery company to deliver it to me to hold in cash for her is this legal?
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
This situation raises several red flags and could potentially be illegal or fraudulent. If someone is asking you to withdraw a large sum of money from their account and send it to a delivery company, it could be a scam. Even if this person is someone you trust, there are laws and regulations in... View More 
My court appointed attorney lacks communication, won’t file a motion for a bond reduction hearing no matter how often I request it, won’t take into consideration valuable information/evidence that I have pertaining to my case and has tried to push me towards taking a plea that i don’t want to... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
In North Carolina, you have the right to request a different court-appointed attorney if you believe your current one is not adequately representing you. To initiate this process, you should first communicate your concerns clearly to your attorney in writing, detailing the specific issues you’re... View More
Can we claim rights to part of property we have kept up if in fact it is on her land? Can we sue for cost of having to take house off market?
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
Hire a NC attorney to search both titles. Hire Surveyor to give his opinion of boundary line corners. Then you may need to file a Boundary Dispute action unless you and the other landowner can agree to a recorded boundary agreement. It does not sound like damages can be sought.
The first hearing for temporary custody lawsuit I signed a little paper saying 'Parenting Agreement' in which their lawyer presented as a minimum visitation schedule (which was more than it had been) and twice weekly telephone calls, including allowing them temporary custody. I assumed... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
In North Carolina, only parents have a right to custody of their children. This means that if a non-parent goes to court to get custody of your child, the judge will give the parent priority. However, the judge may give custody rights to the non-parent if the judge decides you are unfit or not... View More
Hi, i bought a new house from a builder, after 2 months we noticed there was a leak in the kitchen with no visible signs from day one, which caused significant damage to the home( upto the floor joist, sub floor with mold all over ) so while they were fixing we moved out and rented a temp... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a month. It could depend on what the warranty outlines in its protections and remedies, and an impartial opinion as to the hazard presented by the water damage. An option that might be worth exploring is whether... View More
are no will or papers for the land in Yauco, P.R however, there is only a document signed by lawyer with my moms signature on it. My mother currently lives in NYC. Can she still claim the land as the only heir?
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
You will need to hire a PR attorney. Start checking with those here on Justia.
And she premeditated it to make it look like I did it her and this guy anyways it went through two trials I was on the state attorney's side because they know I didn't do it and in 2007 I just seemed like two or three weeks ago that she made a documentary and then made TV shows about it... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a difficult and complicated situation. If someone has created a documentary or TV show about an event that involved you, especially one as serious as a murder case, they may have needed your consent depending on how they portrayed you and whether they used your... View More
Murder and and made it look like I did it there was two trials I was on the state attorney side because they know I was innocent but anyways they made a TV show and a documentary in 2007 and I'm just learning about this 3 weeks ago they use my name day so bad things about me and everything... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
It sounds like a really difficult and upsetting situation. If they used your name, image, and made false statements about you without your permission, you may have legal options available. Defamation and invasion of privacy are potential legal claims you could explore, especially if the content... View More
They are making us come in later then our normal schedule is to make up for that hour we spent in the meeting. Dont want overtime
answered on Sep 22, 2024
Your employer can adjust your schedule unless you have a contract stating otherwise. It appears your employer is paying you for all hours worked. Therefore, your employer's conduct is lawful.
I purchased a product and have been using it on my hair and my daughters hair but for some reason now I have clumps of Hair coming out and it didn’t start til I started using this product and so did my daughter hair I have proof it was purchased and how my hair looks before and after as well as... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. I believe it would be a difficult case to get a law firm interested in - due to the numerous factors that could be introduced to challenge the element of causality in your claim... View More
I am 13 and looking to get into real estate to make a steady income but don't know we're to start or if I can get into investing in property's right now or if I have to wait.
answered on Sep 21, 2024
There is no age requirement for owning property in NC. To enter a binding contract to purchase or sell property, the minimum age requirement is 18. Similarly, banks require you to be 18 to sign a mortgage, again, because it is a contract.
Primary loan holder for a car dies. Co-signer still alive (90 years old) ,but co-signer name is not on the title of the car. Wife of the deceased is not making the car payments. What can be done to the co-signer if car is repossessed? She is 90 and only owns her car, and does not have income to pay... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
If you are the co-signer of an auto loan and the primary borrower has passed away, you are still legally responsible for the loan, even though your name is not on the car’s title. The lender will expect you to continue making payments, and if they aren't paid, they can repossess the car. In... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From the brief post, it isn't clear if you are the client building owner or a subcontractor. In either event, more information will be needed - reviewing the contract, specs, work performed to date,... 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
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
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
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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
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?
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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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