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We hired a contractor to install a drainage system, paid him $7500 up front. The job was supposed to be done June "weather permitting". It was a rainy summer so some delay would have been acceptable, but by the end of August he still had not started. Then he was involved in an accident... View More 
I was told he was undetectable and found days later it was not taking any medication nor took it for the last 3 months and find out I'm positive because of this person
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Having multiple immigration applications can make the process more complex, but there are steps you can take to move your case forward.
You should first contact USCIS directly through their website or phone line to inquire about your case status. Since your VAWA petition was approved in... View More
I was pulled over for driving without a license, I had my permit before but it expired before I could get a road test appointment. If I retake the permit test before my court date will they allow me to get it? Or will they take it away in court
I'd like to understand if RI recognizes any right for individuals to recover gambling losses, whether through specific laws, precedents, or civil suits. Can't find anything in the iGaming Bill.
I didn't pay for November b/c there has been a noise issue that I've been trying to get her to fix, but she hasn't answered me since October. It's so loud I can't sleep. She texted me 2x yesterday to say she noticed I hadn't paid. Today she was waiting for me to wake... View More
I've stumbled upon a case where my Grandmother was left her father's "Entire Estate." However, due to the court's findings, they denied her her right to any inheritance due to her being an "illegitimate child" born out of wedlock. Is it possible that she was... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2024
Those of us born out of wedlock can inherit pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-8, a Rhode Island law that was first enacted in 1905. That 1905 law was probably enacted prior to the time of your great-grandfather's death, and would have prevented a finding that your grandmother could not... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
Generally, a naturalized US citizen can no longer be deported
I do not have a physical location for my business, so I used a personal address. I am a bit controversial online, and this information being public could be risky for me. Thank you for answering.
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
Using a registered agent service can help keep your personal address private in public records. These services provide a business address that can be listed instead of your home address, ensuring your personal information remains confidential.
You might also consider updating your trademark... View More
He is a narcissist
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
There is a Guide and File portal on the Family Court section of the Rhode Island Judiciary's website. If you are trying to represent yourself then you can try to commence a case using the Guide and File and follow its instructions. Hiring a lawyer would be a good idea though.
Can info gained from Public Record Requests be used in broad data gathering research to later be used for commercial purposes, if it is not disadvantageous, OR is advantageous to the organization providing the data? Would it make a difference if the organization knowingly provided the data?
answered on Nov 4, 2024
It could depend on the fine print of privacy notices and "how we use your information" clauses that the individual was originally presented with. Some info is still off-limits, such as those records falling under the protection of HIPAA. Good luck
I’ve contacted support numerous times, but they did not care. This was maybe a couple of years ago. I just stopped shopping with them. Now, I just checked again, and they are still charging sales tax on clothes. Can they be stopped? It’s just ridiculous that they blatantly do not care; and who... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the frustration you're experiencing with Vinted. Since Rhode Island exempts clothing from sales tax, it's important to ensure that your account settings reflect this status. Double-check your tax exemption status in your Vinted account settings to make sure... View More
If the 14th amendment is a constitutional “right” how can the Supreme Court say that a woman forfeited that right of privacy. Is the 14 amendment a right or privilege? My understanding was that Roe v. Wade suggests that the right to privacy when it is related to medical info about an... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
You’re right that Roe v. Wade was initially grounded in the right to privacy under the 14th Amendment. This decision recognized that individuals have certain personal freedoms, especially concerning medical decisions like pregnancy. The 14th Amendment primarily protects rights, ensuring equal... View More
Uncle dies, never married, no children, had 4 sisters with children. One sibling, my mother, is the only living next of kin (91yrs) but the 3 sisters, that are deceased, have some living children- being my uncle's nieces and nephews. His lawyer is going to divide his estate by the 4... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Unfortunately no, it would not all go to the living sibling. The division of the estate between the living sibling and the descendants of the three deceased siblings is the correct distribution under Rhode Island law. As for the amount of money in the estate and how much is left, you can find out... View More
My dad wants to do a life estate so me, mom and my step-brother can have the house without going through probate. Will getting the house affect mine and my moms SSI and Medicaid? We are keeping it to live in as our primary residence in RI. My step-brother owns his own home, will that affect his... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If your father creates a life estate and transfers the house to you, your mom, and your step-brother, it likely won’t affect your SSI and Medicaid benefits as long as you continue to use the house as your primary residence. For Medicaid, one primary residence is generally considered an exempt... View More
Im drawing up a life estate deed and want to name biological son, step-son and there mother whom I was never married to. I want my son and his mom to live in the home’ for life’. My step-son owns his own home but don’t want to leave him out..Will that be an investment property to my step-son... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Your intentions are unclear. Do you want to grant a life estate to your son and his mother for their joint lives, remainder to you? (So you move out while they are alive and then move back in when they die.) Or do you want to convey the property to them, reserving a life estate to yourself? (You... View More
Auto loan is from 2007/2008 Pawtucket credit union. I live in Rhode Island. Also might have another judgment from a car accident when I had no insurance of my own & was technically at fault. Need to know if both of these will come off with bankruptcy or if I will still be obligated to pay them
answered on Sep 2, 2024
Validly perfected liens on a debtor's property generally withstand any bankruptcy relief. Note that auto liens are afforded some special rights. The attempted garnishment, however, is a separate matter, and most probably stayed by a bankruptcy filing.
Personal injuries to another... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2024
I don't practice in RI, but from what little you say, you should probably file a response (in PA, any response to an attachment is to the Sheriff) and objection, claiming that what you own is "exempt property" set forth in the RI statutes.
An alternative/addition may be a... View More
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