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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for South Carolina on
Q: OHHHMYYY Goodness and the HORRORS... OK SO CAN YOU PLEEEAAASE HELP ME?

It cost me $17.00 for a copy, $14.00 to do it online, and $25.00 to have it notarized! MY MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE THAT I had to wait 40 PLUS DAYS FOR! I NEED A COPY OF MY MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AS MY HUSBAND PASSED IN SEPT/2023 - LONG STORY SHORT - YESTERDAY I GOT MAIL... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: Hello I was convicted of possession of a firearm in the 3rd degree it was my first felony and over 20yrs old non violent

I was convicted and the sentence was 2years flat I did 8 months in New York correctional facility am I able to carry under this new law?

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Hit a loose dog with my car. I want dog owner to pay for deductible and damages. How do I do this?

My insurance says I'm not at fault

Joel Gary Selik
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Ask your neighbor for their p insurance policy information and submit a claim. If they refuse do a demand letter. If they does not work file a lawsuit (small claims).

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Have a dual agency realtor which is good friends with seller and favoring his terms. What recourse do I have?

She has been good friends with the seller and both are realtors. She put an addendum in the contract which I never agreed to nor signed which was definitely favoring the seller. Is there any recourse I can pursue? The closing date is in 8 days.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Small Claims for South Carolina on
Q: Pork skins nutrition facts say 0 sugar 0 added sugar but ingredients contain sugar. Is that false advertisement?

On a sugar fast, bought these on the fly for my kids and had a few until I read the actual ingredients come to find out that even though not listed in nutrition label, it is on the ingredients. In turn, I broke my sugar fast.

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

It's understandable to be confused and frustrated by this situation. According to FDA regulations, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, the nutrition facts label can list the sugar content as 0 grams. However, the ingredients list must still include any form of sugar... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for South Carolina on
Q: Is it illegal for my ex gf to demand money from me or she is going through with a restraining order she filed

She demanded 10000 dollars and she wouldn’t go to court

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

It is illegal for someone to demand money from you in exchange for not pursuing a legal action, such as a restraining order. This could be considered extortion or blackmail, which are criminal offenses.

If your ex-girlfriend has filed for a restraining order, she cannot legally demand money...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for South Carolina on
Q: If mother wants custody back and grandparents are good with it, do we still have to get an attorney to make this happen?

It's joint custody, grandparents primary, mother secondary. Want to have father to have visits every other weekend.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for South Carolina on
Q: No contact order and no return to home CDV charge but I'm on my husband other bond can I be taken off

He has cases from 23 which I'm on bond 4/24 i was arrested for CDV 1sr degree can't return home or have contact will they take me off his bond ans send him to jail

0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Business Law and Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: Why did the title to my old car come in the mail after I made the trade for a new car ?

I just traded my 2017 ford mustang in for a 2024 model, today the title for the 2017 came In the mail and it had my name listed as the owner , I’m confused as to why did the title come in my name ?

0 Answers | Asked in Government Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: Can a federal employer reduce fringe benefits by the amount of hourly wages instead of the actual hourly fringe rate?

Example, for a day of authorized vacation, the employer reduces the employee's benefits by the hourly wage ($25 x 8 hours = $200) instead of the $4.57 x 8 hours = $36.56, the daily rate paid for fringe benefits?

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: What legal action can we take?

My daddy put his place of business that had a house on the land in my sister name so her son could go to a different school. The verbal agreement was that she would sign it back to him when her son graduated. Me and my brother lived in the house. My brother passed away in December and the same day... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you provided, there are several potential legal actions you and your father may be able to take. However, it's essential to consult with a local attorney who specializes in property law and estate matters to determine the best course of action for your specific... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: Charged with murder then later on has arraignment for different crime. Afterward goes to station to redo fingerprints et

Was told that the charge replaced originally murder charge and had to go redo fingerprints bc ones done with murder charge was inadmissible. Also the bond on original charge was switched to updated charge. Does this sound right? And does that mean any evidence collected with original charge of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for South Carolina on
Q: NC ordered us guardianship of my cousin. We live in SC and want to adopt her. Does jurisdiction have to me moved?

Guardianship was ordered in NC but we live in SC. We have had guardianship for 4 years and we want to adopt. I was told by a SC lawyer that NC has to release jurisdiction. We was told we needed a lawyer in NC to get jurisdiction and then get a lawyer in SC for the adoption

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for South Carolina on
Q: When does being a team player at work cross the boundaries when it comes to work. When is it too much work being given

I was hired as a referral specialist. My coworker got hurt and she has been out for 2 months. I have been made to cover her work assignments in addition to my work. My job calls it being a team player. But I feel it's past the point. I am always being asked to do others work when they are out... View More

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