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I have been the primary care giver to my daughter since birth, to current. she is age 3, she has always lived with me. We live in North Dakota. We were getting ready to move to Michigan, and I already have a job and daycare lined up, and my boyfriend is there also. Aaliyah's father in ND has... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You need an attorney in this situation. The internet is not an appropriate place to address this answer because information about your case that is required to address your question should not be shared publicly. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact legal services.
Health department and federal epa already involved my kids are sick and federal law says she had to disclose lead or posibility of lead in houses older than 1978
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Although a real estate attorney is the legal professional who can provide you with a specific, informative answer, I think you cannot successfully file a lawsuit against the former homeowner for failing to disclose the presence of lead paint on the property. According to the law, the seller is... View More
This is a commercial contract litigation for food product deliver and wrongfully rejected after 2 months of delivery. Should I wait till I get served? The case is filed in North Dakota and I am in Canada. Please advise best course of action.
answered on Dec 18, 2017
There are certain ways that service must be made in North Dakota, outlined in North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5. Good luck!
We are opposed to any kind of mining - are we able to stop the others given that she co-owns the property?
answered on Apr 5, 2017
It depends on what title you have to the mineral rights. Based on what you've written, you are probably co-tenants of an undivided interest in oil, gas, and other minerals. Assuming this, then no, you cannot stop the siblings from leasing, selling, or using their part of the interest. Each... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2017
short answer: no
(And don't believe the 'one trick ponies who try to scare people about probate!)
Longer answer, a will does not avoid 'going through probate'. But sometimes you WANT to
have your estate go through probate!
If "avoiding... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Social services generally has a right to intervene. However, each case is unique.
Does the Sherrif have the right to use my name like this to another civilian without evidence or at least a criminal history.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
It sounds like the Sheriff may be attempting to have you be the main suspect in a crime. Although the sheriff is permitted to ask, you should retain an attorney if criminal charges have been pressed.
The appraisal was completed September 9, 2016 and my mom passed away Sept. 15, 2016. Do I need the land appraised again for my mom's probate?
answered on Feb 6, 2017
The obligation of the personal representative of the estate is to determine the fair market value. There is no state requirement for an appraisal. I think that you can feel free to use the appraised value on September 9 to determine fair market value on September 15.
I was involved in a car wreck in no fault state, however, the car was totaled and I was left with a debilitating syndrome called CRPS/RSD. The insurance refuses to settle for any where near the limits and is basically only offering to pay lawyers fee and medical bills only, no pain and suffering.... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2017
You should contact a member of the Trial Lawyers Assn for the state where it happened, ideally in the county where it happened. You are in a complex case situation and need a free consult at least.
mother was told to file for custody and has, but court said it would be 30 days and he has to be served papers, the person serving papers hasn't been able to find him. when filing mother was told the father has equal rights until judge decides. how can they keep her son from her that long?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
Go through the court, serve him by publication. An attorney is likely needed.
There are no children involved. There was never any agreement for rent etc. He had a mild stroke about a month ago. He needs help with some chores and taking care of the pets. I have no other home and all my belongings are here. I left my teaching job to be with him. Towards the end of the school... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Your question is unclear as to whether you are being forced out. This would help in evaluating your question. Without this information, your question is difficult to address.
They have child together. What can she do and what are her options
answered on Aug 24, 2017
The answer to this question is dependent on the particular situation and whether a current order exists. Contact an attorney.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
This question has been asked in the North Dakota section but must be answered by an attorney licensed in Connecticut.
My daughter lives in Missouri and wants to move back to ND with her daughter. Nothing has been filed in Missouri at this point. She would like to move to ND and then file for custody and child support from here. The father of the child is not active in her life.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
After 180 days of residing in North Dakota, your daughter may (generally) file for child custody in North Dakota as long as there is not an open case in Missouri or other jurisdictional issues present in the matter. Retaining an attorney is the best option available as child custody issues become... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
It most likely means treatment such as alcohol or drug treatment.
According to Florida child support order he owed $312 a month starting 03/01/1994. My siblings and I are taking care of our mother now and were wondering does he have to pay all the back support? How would we even do that? He has never even made one partial payment. We are now ages 21 25 28 years... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
This situation cannot be handled in North Dakota. You need to contact that organization that administers child support in Florida or contact a lawyer in Florida.
However my immunity case was a direct factor in the sentence I received in a separate case. I have no prior convictions and the states attorney brought up my immunity case to justify the amount of time she was giving me? Do I have any legal recourse?
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Your question is much too vague to provide an answer. I suggest contacting an attorney.
The father of our child was aware of my pregnancy and the birth, and I have documented statements from him notifying me that he did not wants his rights as a parent, and to stop contacting him, etc.....I finally reached out to him after hearing nothing from him for 2 years, to see if he wanted to... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Because no attorney knows the particulars of your case beyond what you have written, I suggest contacting the Child Support Unit.
I'm 55 years old and can't get into an apartment.
answered on Feb 14, 2017
North Dakota does not have an expungement process. However, if you received a deferred imposition of sentence and successfully completed probation your plea can be withdrawn, the case dismissed, and the file sealed.
I was released and have just been informed that I was denied, but my judgement was release on the terms of drug court acceptance, which the states attorney did accept. My charges are intent to deliver and poss. of LSD in north dakota.
answered on Sep 18, 2016
Ask your attorney whether you can withdraw your guilty plea if you were not accepted into drug court.
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