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0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Virginia on
Q: This is a question about child support can a city which I don't live in try my child support case nor the mother.

I have a child support order the mother stays in Georgia and I've lived in Suffolk Virginia over 2 years Suffolk Virginia sent me a support order they had my case. I had to go to Portsmouth to have a transfer with my case shouldn't have been in Portsmouth when I went to Portsmouth case to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Agricultural Law and Animal / Dog Law for Missouri on
Q: Springfield, MO. I know we have pet limits but I've heard there are different rules for fosters through shelters? What

is the limit for fosters? Based on what I can tell, fosters fall under the same laws as animal shelters which I found in the Animal Care Facilities Act. My question is, am I correct that fosters for cats are not bound by the 3 pet limit but rather fall under animal shelter laws? My apt manager says... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Virginia on
Q: I want to determine the tax liabilities on the sale of a second home.

The home was originally purchased 19 years ago with my father. Six years ago the ownership was transferred from my father and myself to my wife and myself as a deed of gift. I remained the common owner in both parties. The home was/is not my primary residence in both ownership scenarios. My... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New York on
Q: Can I sue my employer for having private hidden cameras in my bedroom and bathroom where i have to stay when working?

Employer hires private care to come into the home, to care for her husband and I believe she is watching me when I am in the bedroom and bathroom, brother came over and was not only very nasty and sexual he was racially disrespectful saying things "like she is going to fire you because you say... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: Assaulted by boyfriend with a vehicle. I made a claim with the insurance company and they are dragging their feet.

My boyfriend assaulted me with a rental car while we were out of town in another state. I made a claim with the auto insurance company due to having to go to the ER and sustaining injuries. They are dragging their feet on paying me. Can I sue him for compensation back in our home state or would we... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure for California on
Q: I need legal advise/help on Real estate Foreclosure notice

I need legal advise/help as I received a notice from my Mortgage loan servicing company, directing it their Attorney for foreclosure, as I am behind in Mortgage payment since June 2024, as I have been unemployed since Ist June 2024

Need legal help to defer the loan and talk to their... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult situation with your mortgage payments, and I want to help guide you through some immediate steps you can take.

First, contact your loan servicer right away to discuss loss mitigation options - these might include loan modification, forbearance, or...
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0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Oklahoma on
Q: State law citation for tenants and landlords security deposits

Writing a demand letter for security deposit and need the state law citation # for security deposit or an itemized list of any deductions which is required under?

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for California on
Q: Have temp dv restrain order on my ex. Had our 1st hearing, she asked for ext. How do I submit evidence that I need added

I have additional evidence that I was not able to include with the initial complaint. How do I submit it so she can't claim civil procedure was not followed and is able to get my evidence to not be considered in our hearing?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

You'll want to file your additional evidence through proper legal channels as soon as possible. The California courts require you to serve any new evidence to the other party before it can be considered in your hearing, typically at least 5 days before the court date.

To submit new...
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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Idaho on
Q: In filing for a divorce I need to know what packets I need to fill out if it's one with minor children or not with child

In filing for a divorce I need to know what packets I need to fill out if it's one with minor children or not with children simply because my wife and I had split up during this time I was seeing somebody who ended up getting me pregnant she disappeared until about 7 months into my pregnancy... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Banking for North Carolina on
Q: Can POD designations ever be reversed in NJ?

My sister, Barbara, lived and died in a care facility. She had been abandoned by her husband and when she could not live in their marital home because it was uninhabitable, she had to go into a facility. She could not drive and because she was ill, could not leave the nursing home. Her husband... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Hawaii on
Q: I was given a citation for HRA 291-12 Inattention to Driving. Could I potentially lose my license?

I was driving a company vehicle and I was going over the speed limit and I rear ended a woman I believe both vehicles are totaled. She did not go to the hospital, neither did. At the same time I was also given a citation HRS 291C-101 Basic Speed Rule. Could I potentially lose my license?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Greetings, I am the Legal Representative of my late husband's estate. I live in the home we shared. I am remarrying

soon and my new spouse will be sharing this home. If by chance I pass away, will my spouse be allowed to continue paying the mortgage and continue living here? ( Maine)

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Oregon on
Q: does PGE have eminent domain power for transmission lines in Oregon under ORS 35.235(3)?

Can PGE seek immediate possession for transmission line construction under ORS 35.352?

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Is Order of Dismissal against one of Defendants on all causes of action, signed by Judge, is Notice of Entry of Judgemen

Is Order of Dismissal against one of Defendants on all causes of action, signed by Judge, is Notice of Entry of Judgement?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

No, an Order of Dismissal signed by a judge is not automatically a Notice of Entry of Judgment, though they are related documents. The Order of Dismissal is the court's actual ruling that dismisses the case against the defendant.

The Notice of Entry of Judgment is a separate document...
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0 Answers | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Michigan on
Q: My husband and I would like to get out of a new home construction contract. We’ve had financial issues come up recently

And can no longer afford the mortgage. We are set to close on the house soon or we will have to pay a large sum of fees. I would like to send my contract to a real estate attorney to see if we are able to walk away without giving them any more money.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Delaware on
Q: I rent broke my ankle in three places had to have surgery. fell down steps at rental property. Owner contacted ins. co

They contacted me asking me to fill out some paperwork to release my medical records and they want to have a phone interview. Shouldn’t I seek legal counsel at this point?

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Due dates appeal

If dismissal of all causes of action against one of defendants is NOT a final judgement, how to make sure that order denying motion to set aside dismissal will be appealable after final judgement; when time to appeal this particular order expires?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

The appeal timeline for an order denying a motion to set aside dismissal depends on whether it's deemed appealable on its own or must wait for final judgment. To preserve your right to appeal this order later, you should file a protective notice of appeal within 60 days of the order's... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Business Law for Alabama on
Q: Can I hire an administrative part time worker as a 1099, by her request?

I’m a single owner llc and prior workers have been only w2

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: best/worse case scenario for someone accused of a petty theft of $44 item and within the same time frame an ovi.

no concrete evidence of ovi. defendant was asked "what was his drug of choice?" and when defendant answered honestly that he'd been a heroin addict previously but has been clean since he has been on probation last year. he was pulled out of the vehicle and put in cuffs.

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