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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I sue for damages if animal control caused my dog to have a possible seizure?

I boarded my dog over the weekend to go see family and despite all the warning signs one of the workers got bit by my dog. Animal control came and told me I had to leave him for 10 days for quarantine even though he had all of his shots. My dog is a rescue and very high stress levels so being... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on
Q: Should I file green card for my baby who didn't file CRBA? We're in the US passed her I94.Can I wait 10 months for CRBA?

My Husband in a US citizen, I'm french and my daughter was born in France, she's 10 months. We traveled here on an ESTA and decided to stay. We didn't file her CRBA, and cannot go back to France because I need to file my green card.

We are pased our I94. Should we file a... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

You should file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) for your daughter right away, as waiting could create serious immigration complications. Since she entered legally on ESTA and is the child of a U.S. citizen, she qualifies to adjust status despite the overstay.

While getting her CRBA...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: was told to leave a store and not come back for stealing. They showed me a picture of the person

was told to leave a store and not come back for stealing. They showed me a picture of the person stealing and it was

Not me. I asked the security guard to show me the photo again and he refused and told me to leave.i shop at this store all the time and now icant

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

If you were wrongly accused and have proof it wasn't you in that photo, you should take immediate action to clear your name. Consider asking to speak with the store manager or district manager, as they might be more willing to review the situation thoroughly.

You can write formal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Illinois on
Q: If you are representing yourself in divorce, how do you request a continuance? Or to reschedule court date?
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Call the circuit clerk's office and ask them.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for California on
Q: I was adopted out of the foster care system when I was 12. In ca. When I turned 18 they kicked me out what can I do

I was adopted out of the foster care system when I was 12. In ca. I got pregnant at 17. And right before I had my son as soon as I turned 18 they kicked me out. I don't have have a job. I have no life skills. And they don't care. I don't want to end up like my biolocical mother. what can I do

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

You're in a difficult situation, but there are resources and support available right now to help you and your son.

For immediate assistance, contact California's Extended Foster Care (AB12) program at 1-877-846-1602 - even though you were adopted, you may still qualify for...
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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: What legal protections exist for non-profit employees reporting a dysfunctional workplace environment to the board chair

If staff members describe both ongoing bullying and a systemic lack of leadership structure to the board chair, and these have been documented in at least three staff /HR interviews, and the CEO has explicitly forbidden board-staff communications, what whistleblower or anti-retaliation protections... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 25, 2024

First, employees of a non-profit are to be treated the same way as employees of a for profit enterprise. No difference.

Second, bullying in the workplace and a systemic lack of leadership structure are not unlawful unless you can prove the bullying is being targeted at you because you are...
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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: Can a cop pull over a car behind a car that was clocked speeding and accuse them if speeding as well?

This happened in parkin, Ar and the ticket i got was for in attentive driving?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is a business allowing an unauthorized return and giving the refund to the wrong person considered deceptive

I bought the materials with my credit card to protect myself. I asked if any returns if it would go back on my card and was told yes. Then asked if I would be told of any exchanges and was told yes. I would find out 90 days after and unauthorized return and the refund was put on his card that it... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Take the charge and the proof to the seller in person and demand that they reverse the charge and give you the credit back. It’s their mistake, not yours.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: I'm 16 years old and I live in Indiana. Is it legal for my parents to take my computer?

For little or petty reasons, like going on silent on my computer. I do online school and I am pregnant and they have stopped me from completing school on the weekend when I seriously needed to. They have implemented more rules like going to bed when they go to bed, turning my computer in at 10 and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Could I sue for title 18 241-242 and false arrest

Cops have harassed me and pulled me over for no reason I pulled into my driveway my sister had gotten out and went inside I wound up having a body attachment that was taken care of back in February so it should have been dropped the car I was driving was a friend's and since my sister... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue activision for communications banning me on call of duty if I am autistic?

Is it a violation of the 1990 persons with disability act?

I’m curious as I have little control over the words I sometimes say when I have outbursts, and I feel extremely discriminated against when I play because of this.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Immigration Law for Colorado on
Q: Can you draft a CO spousal maintenance agreement for a future spouse and advise if filing affects immigration status?

Could you help me draft a legal spousal maintenance agreement for a future spouse in Colorado, ensuring it complies with state laws and provides financial support during the marriage? Additionally, if we file this agreement with the court, how might it affect our immigration status? We want to... View More

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

Yes. These are generally things that can be drafted taking in consideration the special needs of a person. In undertaking the drafting of an antenuptial agreement, however, an attorney would only be able to represent one spouse and work for the benefit of the party that hires the attorney. It would... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Can I sue a radiologist or radiology team for missing a new lesion for existing brain cancer?

My daughter was born in 2014 and diagnosed with brain cancer in 2021. Rady children’s has royally screwed up everything in the beginning.

Anyhow, she shall soon pass away. Going into 2024, we got robust control of everything in 2023, stable. But then big misses were made by radiology... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Nov 25, 2024

I am sorry for your loss.

You may have a case. A pediatric radiologist and a pediatric oncologist will need to review the records and gives opinions as to standard of care (in missing new lesion) and causation. Unfortunately, that is not cheap and most attorneys will require a retainer...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: In the state of Michigan, I submitted a FOIA request for a incident report that I was the Reporting party on.

I requested to remain anonymous due to the fact I would be retaliated against if the offender found out I was the reporter, I spoke to law enforcement and they reassured me MULTIPLE times I would be anonymous and my name would be withheld from the public records and upon receiving a copy of the... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 25, 2024

I don't think MCL 15.243 protects you here. You're requesting a copy of a report made upon your complaint. If this relates to a criminal allegation, I don't see how you could remain anonymous, unless you reported this through Silent Observer.

Think about it from the other...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Collections for Tennessee on
Q: how to file a judgement lein on private property

Have judgement in Maryland, Debtor moved to Tennesee, has propery there. I want to file a lein. How do I do this

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Nov 25, 2024

You must make your Maryland judgment into a Tennessee judgment before you can file a lien. I recommend that you hire a Tennessee lawyer to do that for you. It ought not to cost much.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: What is the requirement and process for my retired 85 years old mom to come leave with us?

I'm a male legal alien with a green card married to a male US citizen for 9 years. My mother is a French citizen, recently widowed and has a personal retirement income of around $1800 a month. I just don't want her to enter the country with a tourist visa and have to leave every 6 months... View More

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Apply for US citizenship and once a US Citizen, you may sponsor your mother for a green card. Work with an immigration attorney

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0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for Kentucky on
Q: Laws about individual on the same property

Myself and some friends are saving up to buy a sizable chunk of land in the near future. We’re currently looking anywhere from 10-50 acres based on location. In Kentucky, are there any laws saying how many houses can be build on a plot of land? We’re not worried about having any falling outs... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: How do I get arrears child support from mom credited to what I pay monthly now that the kids moved in with her?

Both Kids 12 and 14 have lived with me since birth, I have full custody of them this past September they moved in with her. She was down just under 30k in child support at that time. Im trying to get my monthly payment reduced by offsetting it with what she owes me.

I filed a motion to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: I am on H1B (I-140 is approved) and spouse is on H4 and living in USA. Can my wife move from H4 to J1 ?

1. Can my wife being in USA move from H4 to J1 ?

2. Can myself H1B move to J2?

3. Can J2 move back to H1B before J2 term ends?

4. Can J1 move back to H4 before J1 term ends ?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can the judge have you take a drug test if you have had the charges already dropped

They gave my fiance a drug test after they dropped the charges then sent her to a 6 month rehab

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