I own a flag lot where my front yard is my neighbor’s backyard, no fence currently. It’s a strange set up as it used to be one property but the original owners of our home sold off the front property to my current neighbor. Front yard has garden landscaping and also a sidewalk leading to a... View More 
For two months he promised to make it good in a "few days". For the last month he has not returned my calls or texts. What are my options? Since he has done this recently to multiple people at what point does this become criminal? The transaction occurred in Sequim, Washington
answered on Apr 22, 2024
It is probably criminal now. Report it to the police (do not threaten to report it to the police as that might be a crime). Check your states laws on giving notice on bounced checks and your rights to recovery in small claims for damages in addition to the amount of the check.
I’m the registered owner, her chip is under my name, I have the receipt from buying her, and I paid all the medical bills. But he is refusing to give her back to me.
found incompetent but have undiagnosed developmental disability and ineffective counsel; but lawyer fails to mention to courts
I am based in New Zealand and have a problem with Amazon so need to initiate legal action however as there is no Amazon entity in New Zealand I can't serve a demand or claim. Their T&c's also force you to sue under their domicile i.e
USA. Is it possible to initiate a small... View More
I left my wallet full of cash on their counter and when I returned they said they never saw it and won’t let me see the camera footage.
I had gallbladder surgery removal because I had stones. The doctor missed one and I ended up with sepsis and a second surgery for the removal of second stone. My heath has never been the same. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
As I am sure you have been told, a bad outcome in a surgery does not necessarily mean that your surgeon committed malpractice.
Take your medical records to another surgeon in or near the county where you first surgery occurred and pay him/her to thoroughly review those records to determine... View More
I was approved 2move in2 a apartment I was homeless & staying with my abusive boyfriend I called 2 see if the apt was ready a few days early & was told that I didn't qualify I made 2 much $$ & I had no recourse they calculated my child support $10,000yr when the orders only=... View More
I am a new property manager and have been asked to create a contract with the owner, we have already created a lease for the first renter.
The pipe was "fixed" with electrical tape.
granddaughter wrote a note giving me third party custody it was notarized only. Now, 5 years later, my daughter comes and wants to take him for ice cream, she never returned him home! What can I do?
a customer of mine was buying a car for me, but never made the payments turn to find out he was arrested and the car was seized over three years ago, and I been legal owner never notified by any sort or kind of communication via, but not limited to : written letter, Fax , phone , email, and in... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
If you are the legal owner of the car and it was seized by the police over three years ago without any notification, you should take the following steps:
1. Gather all documents proving your ownership of the vehicle, such as the title, registration, bill of sale, or any other relevant... View More
A verbal agreement for a contract to superintend a construction project. After agreement of $90,000 a year and $20,000 cash bonus each month finished early I was included in on business meetings for project and given plans to study. I was then asked to wait month after months with promise of... View More
2 years gone. Never was working on my case. Never informed on what was going on by lawyer. I just wanted to know that I was still her client. So, I thought she was just leading me on and not doing anything. I did apologize but was to late. I removed the post anywhere I saw it. Did not help.... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
At this point, you must continue to directly contact malpractice attorneys in the state where the malpractice occurred to see if someone will take on the case.
For other people who read this response online, note, once you complain about an attorney online or if you file a bar complaint,... View More
My friend is currently serving time for a stolen truck charge he received 25 months for. Recently a new inmate was assigned to his cell and is saying that he was given credit to his current charges, from the time he served on an older possession charge that was vacated under rhe blake ruling. Is... View More
select the date you want your change of status to occur on, if approved your change of status will occur on the date of your current non immigration status ends, or the date of approval or the requested date whichever occurs later
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
The instructions for the USCIS Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) regarding the requested date for change of status can be clarified as follows:
When filling out Form I-539, you have the option to select a specific date on which you want your change of status to... View More
my current immigration status h4 ends on 11/15/2025, my change of status to h1b approved from 12/05/2023 to 11/1/2026, when can i change to new status? im still in my old status
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Based on the information you provided, here are the key details:
- Your current H-4 status is valid until 11/15/2025.
- Your change of status to H-1B has been approved, with validity from 12/05/2023 to 11/1/2026.
In this scenario, you can change to your new H-1B status on or... View More
I have been married and living with my husband for 9 years and we have a 6 year old daughter. I got my green card 7 years ago upon my arrival in the US. We have not submitted the removal of green card conditions (I-751) because my husband does not want me to get citizenship.
(1) Can I... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
No. You must file the I-751, with or without your husband. The fact that you allowed the two years to expire means that you can be placed in removal proceedings for failing to file the I-751.
Filing a self petition based upon divorce based upon irreconcilable differences may be the better... View More
My nephew and niece are in the care of their mother, my sister-in-law. My brother is an alcoholic that has almost entirely abandoned his kids minus the occasional phone call. He now lives out of state. My sister in law struggles deeply with mental health issues. She doesn't have a job, lives... View More
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