Your current state is Virginia
My restitution on this case is over 33,000 but I have paid over 9,000 on this cause in the past 3 years. Will the judge put me in jail because it's not paid in full by the time I go to court?
It depends on the judge and it depends how much you have been paying lately. Normally judges will be lenient if you’re doing the best you can but if you refused to pay or haven’t paid a lot in the last few months they could give you an ultimatum and say you have to pay X amount with a a certain... Read more »
My family gets food stamps and medical. My mom and brother are leaving me money in their will. When they die , can the government take any of the inheritance? And if it's in their will now do I need to report to my caseworker
There may be a local law school with a clinic for disability benefits so you could call around and ask. If you are concerned about not having money to pay a lawyer you don’t need to worry about that. You don’t pay up front and the attorney only gets paid a percentage of your back benefits if... Read more »
We are a membership organization of about 20 members. The president who goes contrary to our constitution removed about 9 members who oppose his leadership style. We have funds that belongs to all of us and we all need to affect the use of this fund even if we exit the organization as he wants. Our... Read more »
Take the organization constitution to a lawyer to review, and evaluate your legal options, as well as actions you can take under the constitution, such as calling a special meeting, holding a new election, removal of the president, etc., whatever the provisions allow. Recourse to the courts... Read more »
If I was lied to and a contract was drawed up where I can buy the house or rent it and I bought supplies to fix it up as well as clean up the house who do I charge for that when it was in Probate
He was unbuckled from his seat twice by another client. Then this same client pushed my brother and he hit his head. The client was banned from the bus for several days. Today he was back on the bus and slapped my brother's face. I am his guardian. My brother does not live with me but in a... Read more »
A recent court decision, within the last three years, seems to have limited a local or county government ability to give non profit corporations funds for a specific project. I would like to read the opinion
I have placement agency going to the USA and they are forcing us to sign a loan contract with the terms above. With a loan of 4000 the interest would be 2000. making us to pay 500 per month for 1 year. Is it allowed?
She lives in filth, doesn't eat, can't clean herself and sits and sleeps in her own feces and urine.
I would approach an elderlaw attorney who is certified; the area office on aging can be of help.
It is related to CalPers retirement which we signed agreeing to keep my and she keep her pension in a divorce case 11 years ago. I was served by her son in law, but I still did not sign as I do not know what they wants from me except for my signature for??? I just am afraid that she will go... Read more »
As we have no idea what you are talking about and no idea what it is you are being asked to sign it's impossible to respond to this question meaningfully.
The State has offered to purchase a portion of the property. This would include a majority of the septic field. She has nowhere to replace it. They did not have any compensation for this item listed on their offer. Would that make her property inhabitable and what are her options? Do they have to... Read more »
Your daughter needs to make an appointment with an experienced real estate lawyer to discuss this. Make sure she brings to the appointment a copy of the offer the state made.
Bought travel size biotin shampoo and conditioner for my vacation in California June 18-28th and used over there. My scalp has been itching and burning ever since although I have not used since I returned and am now using my regular shampoo and conditioner I continue to have itchy burning scalp.
You would need to talk to a dermatologist, not an attorney.
They did not allow me to obtain my license. This was 2011. What do I need to do to obtain my legal license for piercing? I do not want to go through an apprenticeship again since I still hold the knowledge. Hope you can help!
You must contact the Regulatory Agency in Nashville that handles such a License. They are the ones that issue the License.
There is a group of us that are in need of representation in west Virginia to file suit much like Indiana for the reinstatement of unemployment benefits
contact the West Virginia State Democratic committee. If any of you are in a district with a state rep or state Senator who is Democratic, see if they can suggest someone.
After submitting a two-week notice, my employer claims I have breached my employment contract on largely bogus claims. He has also withheld a previous paycheck. I was given an impossible number of tasks to complete during my final two weeks, and he is claiming not completing these tasks is a breach... Read more »
If you are an employee, you can file for unemployment comp alleging a change in work conditions.
As to at will employment--that's what everyone is. He can't withold wages for work done. Take his advice and call a wage-hour attorney,
This question could be beyond the scope of this forum. Congress does have certain enumerated powers granted under Article I, which include collecting taxes, paying debts, providing for the common defense and general welfare, borrowing on the credit of the United States, regulating commerce, etc.... Read more »
All owners of this building are non smokers. There are smokers in all other buildings. All buildings are stand alone. Thanks.
It doesn't make sense but If you are a non smoker the next issue is are you harmed? Courts have a doctrine that they don't look at theoretical , abstract concepts of harm.
However start by asking them why, get as much on the record as far as their reasons. Look at the HOA... Read more »
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