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20 years ago, my nephew was involved with two others in taking a 12-pack of beer, and he went to prison because the others implicated him. A year ago, the state demanded $20,000 restitution, despite the time passed, and he has already paid $10,000. They placed a lien on his house and advised him to... View More 
I have had three children removed by CPS in Utah. My daughter was removed at 6 months due to domestic violence and mental health issues. My son was removed for "sibling at risk" during my girlfriend's pregnancy, and both cases were combined even though the removals occurred at... View More
I am seeking to terminate the guardianship of a child who is currently in danger due to the actions of the guardian. The guardianship is court-ordered. What legal steps can be taken immediately to ensure the child's safety and begin the process of terminating the guardianship?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
When a child is in danger due to a guardian's actions, you should take immediate steps to protect them while also initiating the legal process to terminate the guardianship. If there's an emergency situation requiring immediate protection, you can file for temporary emergency... View More
I'm involved in a legal case where the plaintiff has made several accusations against me. I've found AI-generated responses from Google that I believe prove these accusations wrong. I've never used Google responses as evidence before. Can I use these AI-generated responses as... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Using AI-generated responses from Google as evidence in a legal case can be tricky. Courts typically require evidence to meet certain standards, including reliability and relevance. Since AI-generated responses are not created under controlled conditions and may not always be accurate or... View More
I am dealing with a situation involving insurance broker negligence in the 10th Circuit. I believe the broker was negligent and breached their duty, which led to the shutdown of my business. I have written communications and agreements with the broker related to this incident. How should I proceed,... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be difficult for any attorney to tell you how to proceed in response to your question. More likely, if you reached out to attorneys, they would probably recommend a consult to review your insurance... View More
I received an engagement ring from my partner six months ago as a promise to be married. We recently broke up and never got legally married or had a wedding. When we ended the relationship, he did not ask about the engagement ring, only about his personal belongings. Although the police reached out... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Utah, the law regarding engagement rings is a bit tricky. Generally, engagement rings are considered a "gift in contemplation of marriage," which means that if the marriage doesn't happen, the giver may have the right to ask for it back. Even though you never got married, it’s... View More
I have a utility patent (approved in June 2021, applied in August 2019) for a sun visor extender. I've noticed someone else is selling a similar product, and I'm concerned it may infringe on my patent. How can I search for their patent status, and what steps should I take to address this... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2025
This is a good question. The key issue is not whether the other party has a patent, but whether their product infringes on the claims of your patent. To determine this, you need to carefully compare their product to the specific claims outlined in your patent. If their product matches any of your... View More
The Judge assigned to the civil case I am currently involved in is not the one who has been presiding over matters thus far. Why? There has not been a change of Judge issued nor asked for by either side. Is it just due to case overload and the Judge who has been presiding thus far is assisting the... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In general nationwide, judges can be moved to different cases/courts within a unified court system, and cases can be re-assigned to different judges, depending on the needs/backlog of the court system. Good luck
answered on Oct 11, 2024
It's difficult for attorneys here to take up your offer to represent you. The format is brief Q & A - no solicitation or attorney referral. The closest thing to an attorney referral here is the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. You... View More
Judge otherwise terminated property lien without jurisdiction nor authority.. judge and property owner were golfing buddies prior to permanent injuries sustained on 2 7 91. The property lien filed in summit County for 7 m, 1995. Lien soon thereafter terminated.......
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm sorry you're facing this situation. To address fraud on the court in Utah for a case from 1991, you should first gather all relevant documents, including court records, the property lien, and any evidence of the relationship between the judge and property owner. This documentation... View More
He was trying to make me deny that I was attacked , he said he was not going to fix the police report and he was not going to write any evidence that tells thatindicates that the defendant committed the act. He also obligate me to say that I wanted a new detective because he was going to close my... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it sounds like you may have a potential case involving police misconduct or civil rights violations. While personal injury lawyers sometimes handle these types of cases, you may want to consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in civil... View More
Can I sue based on the issues I raised in my Counterclaim in a seperate action down the road since they were denied?
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answered on May 27, 2024
If your request to amend your answer and file a counterclaim was denied, you might still have options. One possibility is to file a separate lawsuit based on the issues you raised in your counterclaim. However, this can depend on the specific circumstances and the reasons why your original request... View More
We are not allowed to cover the window in the micro-shelter when getting intamate, changing, or even at night when sleeping. I have had staff walk in while we were naked and making love to each other.
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a deeply uncomfortable and potentially violating situation. In any housing environment, residents should expect a degree of privacy, especially for intimate moments. The lack of privacy you're describing, particularly the inability to cover windows and... View More
I want to pay the full debt I owe but their attorney does not want to send me a written agreement in Utah. The attorney I had a meeting with told me to send an email and that would be sufficient enough evidence to our agreement is that correct ? In the case that it sufficient enough what should... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
If the attorney is not willing to provide a written agreement, that is concerning. While an email can serve as evidence of an agreement, it's always best to have a formal written contract when dealing with debt repayment to protect your interests. Here's how I would proceed:
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We request services from clover for our online business that has a rolling menu. We were under the impression we needed this device in order to help build a website and receive payments. The agent explained to us that it can do this and the monthly cost was roughly only 45$ a month. When asked what... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
"Hey there! Ah, the classic tale of signing up for something that sounded as sweet as a rolling menu but ended up rolling you over instead.
My friends car was towed from town lift parking garage and park city tow refused to give me any of my possessions back including my prescription glasses, Birth Certificate and Social security card. This has prevented me from being able to get a Job and made me homeless.
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
In Utah, a towing company generally does not have the right to withhold your personal belongings, including your Social Security card and birth certificate, after towing a vehicle. These items are your personal property and should be returned to you.
It's recommended to contact the... View More
Can I ask the judge to speed up case so I could server defendants to be served
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you haven't already, consider consulting with an attorney experienced in civil litigation. They can provide guidance on the best course of action, help with drafting and filing any necessary motions, and ensure that your case is being handled efficiently.
Remember, while the legal... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
If you discover that your daycare has violated multiple security procedures, the first step is to address the issue directly with the daycare management. Document your concerns and the specific procedures that were breached. Ask for a meeting to discuss these concerns and understand what steps they... View More
I started working for a program that advertised and was written in my onboarding documents as paying 16 hours per day. They have since asked for the same level of comitment and hourly work but only will allow me to report 13 hours without getting approval beforehand for overtime. I never signed any... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2023
Hello,
Utah is an at-will employment state. Meaning that either one of you can terminate the employer/employee relationship at any time for any reason.
From your description, I am not sure if you are a 1099 employee or an actual employee. Unless you are on salary I don't see... View More
My sister and I went on a trip to Oregon. I paid roughly 600 for the lodging and she paid about 240 for the rental vehicle. Not even 24 hours later she left me in Oregon. I was forced to pay for a rental car, stuck in lodging that was paid for 2 people, and lyft fees in order to pick up the vehicle... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I hope you're able to find a friendly solution here. One option might be looking into whether this falls under your local court system's small claims part. Most small claims courts have online resources that... View More
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