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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for West Virginia on
Q: Why is it that she hasn't had a motion to schedule a bond revocation hearing in Fairmont and is in ncrj for two months

The add on charge was filed late allegedly it also happened the same night if the fraud

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: Why would the court want my son to go with a disposition 5 in a case for his daughter in a CPS case

So my son was put on a six month post adjudicated period he completed everything they asked his attorney called him and said that his hearing is on July 29 and it is a disposition hearing and that they are pushing towards a disposition 5 that the court is not ready to give him his daughter back my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for West Virginia on
Q: If I won in court to get deed on property how long did they have to give it to me
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answered on Jul 22, 2024

Your lawyer should have already prepared a proposed Order for the Court concerning your Judgment, and proffered it to the Court. After entry of the Judgment, your lawyer needs to draft a Deed and send it to the Defendants for execution. If they refuse, move the Court for the Court Clerk to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for West Virginia on
Q: Im trying to get divorce papers. Im on disability and cant afford it. Need a lawyer

Need my stuff and other things

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: A divorce, 3 minor children, marital assets, cheating, alimony, child support, non reporting of assets/ property

I am getting ready to go through a divorce after almost 19 years of marriage and 3 children, ages 17 - daughter, 15 - son, 12 - daughter. We do all still currently live together in the house my soon to be ex is renting here in Buckhannon WV. I filed for assistance through Legal Aid and all they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for West Virginia on
Q: Do I have any recourse if I was given erroneous information on what I would be billed for a medical procedure?

I received a consultation for a pinched nerve in my back and was recommended for a steroid injection. I expressed concern of whether or not my insurance would cover it and was told to call into the billing department and ask them to run my insurance. I did that and was told it would be $200. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for West Virginia on
Q: i am looking for advice on what to do in my situation as a tenant.i am being asked to replace the carpet for 2500 in wv

the carpet had minimal staining and "dog smell". what does our pet fee we pay monthly or deposit go to? we were not allowed to view the damage in a walk through and manager will not reply answering my questions.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for West Virginia on
Q: My son and his gf were fighting. They came to my home drunk and my son ran through back door locked it and said don’t le

Let her in. I told him I wasn’t doing it and she was irate. Started beating harder on my door side of house and windows. I told her stop or I’m calling police. She said do what you want. I told my son again make her leave. He stated if he goes out he is going to hurt her. He said you be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for West Virginia on
Q: How does a no contact order get dropped when I wasn't the person who obtained the order? It was part of my husbands bond

He's already went to court. He's in jail waiti g to go on home confinement. The judge told me to go to circuit court/ Family Court to have it dropped. There's no record of it there. What will the procedure be to get it dropped?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Tax Law for West Virginia on
Q: Is there anything that can be done if a child was working long hours without a contract or taxes in a family business?

I was 14-18 when I was working for my family business I am 27 years old now and I just want to see if this is ok or acceptable

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

It's understandable that you're concerned about your past work experience in the family business. Generally, child labor laws and tax regulations are designed to protect young workers. In West Virginia, minors working in a family business are often exempt from some labor laws, but certain... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for West Virginia on
Q: Can I retract my statement and not press charges? My boyfriend was charged with burglary but he lived here.

I had kicked him out 2 days prior to this incident. This was still legally his residence I wrote a statement because the police had me in cuffs. I was angry at that moment and I want to retract my statement and not press charges. What are my options?

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for West Virginia on
Q: My mother owned 45% of stock in an llc. Her estate is in probate. Can part of land of llc be sold without a vote?
John Michael Frick
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answered on Jul 12, 2024

The LLC can sell the land whenever it wants to. The Company Agreement of the LLC will indicate who has authority to take action like selling its land.

Remember that the land itself is not part of your mother's probate estate. It is owned by the LLC. Company Agreements typically...
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0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law and Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: Who is responsible to care for an elderly parent with Dementia and no spouse.

My wife and myself care for my wife's mother. She has Dementia and requires 24 hour care. There are four other siblings but they refuse to help. My wife had to quit her job to care for her Mom and we have lost all that income. It's been two years without a break. Can I force the other... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for West Virginia on
Q: How do I file child abandonment in wv
0 Answers | Asked in Probate for West Virginia on
Q: I am listed as 1 of 4 hours to my deceased father's estate he left 2 of the 4 in charge I have a copy of the will.

I have received a few personal possessions and a check for 3000. The house itself is worth over 120,0000 and the 3 are have divided vehicles ,sold things.and lied to fiduciary office and myself I was threatened and I filed a complaint with the fiduciary office but nothing was done. 2 are living on... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: Can I modify custody?

My ex husband is currently dating and living with a woman convicted of deadly conduct with a firearm felony. We live in WV. She was sentenced to ten years in jail but took a plea to serve five years probation, which ended October 2023. He has stated things such as she would be babysitting our five... View More

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