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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

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee on
Q: My ex said I could have the dog at one point but is trying to take him from me he legally owns him can I changeownership

I live in Tennessee Knox county

And I have been taking care of him since he was a puppy

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: I can never get in touch with my lawyer?

I have a public defender and I am never able to contact him. He has set hours for you to call him on zoom on Fridays. I think I have spoke with him once and I waited on there until 4pm or so and even then he didn’t say much didn’t care to hear anything I had to say. Now it’s down to the end... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Washington DC on
Q: I refiled paperwork in probate court on 10/17/24. Stamped/docketed on 10/18. When do I receive letter of administration

The will was filed on 9/20/24. Original paperwork filed on 9/27. Clerk did not catch an error on original filing of paperwork. I had to refile on 10/17.

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Nov 25, 2024

Processing times can vary, but it usually takes a few weeks to receive the letters of administration. This will be measured from the date the updated filing was delivered to the court, October 17, 2024. Contact the clerk's office to request an update and to confirm that your updated filing was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: A Dtf agent and sheriff came to me and said they have a few buys but I haven't been arrested yet.

Little over 2 months then said there is goin to an arrest warrant because of my lack of cooperation They put in a criminal docket

and a add in the news paper with my name in it. I have no criminals history. I'm wondering why no legal action has happened being the extent of alleged charges?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Tennessee on
Q: I don't have much time to find an attorney but my fiance needs one. She went through EEOC and got the right to sue.

Tina works a lot of hours so I'm(Allen) doing this for her. EEOC didn't have enough time to handle the case so they told her to find an attorney, fast. She was wrongfully terminated, she was treated wrong do to gender. There is so much more. She has texts and witnesses.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Jersey on
Q: Should I sue the dispensary I’m working for, for harassment/intimidation, while I’m still working there?

I have incident reports, and there’s plenty of footage of me being shoved, grabbed, by another coworker. This has been brought to management’s and HR’s attention and all I received was a sit down with the man (coworker) in the room. I’m a woman. Super uncomfortable. And he continues to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Georgia on
Q: My Husband and My Adult Daughter would like to be adopted prior to her wedding. I dont have alot of money but they wont

let us do the ppw ourselves. What can we do? She is getting married in APril

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Should I pursue legal action while working at the very popular dispensary I’m experiencing harassment from a coworker?

I have incident reports, there’s clear footage of me being shoved, grabbed, and all I got was a sit down. And the harassment continues

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Minnesota on
Q: Good morning my landlord has made up multiple violations, It’s HUD Housing. The manager has given me new lease

The new lease has other rules that everyone else doesn’t have? Do I have to move

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Missouri on
Q: VA closed and denied claim for dental expenses, lost claim file twice and remand from BVA is being ignored.

In Veteran's judgment suffered dental emergency from a dental infection and other dental issues in July 2021. The VA told the Veteran that he was not eligible for dental care as he was not 100% in 2021. Saw a private dentist in July 2021, paid dental bill now no balance. Granted 100% in April... View More

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