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My fiance was in his last year of high school and had sexual contact with the schoolmate who was 15 more than once it was sentenced to 5 years to register on the sexual registry for two counts of sexual contact with a minor but law was revised after he was sentenced and made him a lifer he lives in... View More 
answered on Nov 13, 2024
There's a bad news opinion about that issue from the US Supreme Court, but to be certain, your fiance must consult a criminal defense attorney who handles sex offender cases. In the 2003 Supreme Court case Smith v. Doe, a retroactive state statute on registration requirements was challenged... View More
I have received court papers stating that. Can I stop making good faith payments?
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
If your attorney did not show up, leading to a dismissal without prejudice, it means the case can be refiled in the future. You should consider the possibility that the opposing party might refile the case, which means your obligation might not be completely over.
Stopping good faith... View More
I have received court papers stating that. Can I stop making good faith payments?
answered on Jul 25, 2024
In a dismissal w/o prejudice, the attorney may file the case again, or the plaintiff could retain a new attorney. At worst, it's possible that discontinuing payments might violate your original obligations, or at best, could make you look bad before the court at a subsequent hearing if the... View More
I have received court papers stating that. Can I stop making good faith payments?
answered on Jul 20, 2024
You don't HAVE to make payments at all. But since the dismissal was without prejudice, the plaintiff may, if it chooses, re-file the case and get a judgment. If so, it could attempt to collect by garnishment and by other means.
Hi I own a six 6 bed adult living facility in Miami Florida since 2019.This is a women minority own business. I have been licensed by Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA ) and every year have been inspected by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. I have been passing all my inspections. This... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2024
Under the facts described, whether you have a valid case depends on the language of any warranty provided to you but probably not.
Contractors are generally required to comply with Code, for example by making sure that the windows comply with size requirements. Suing a contractor,... View More
owner and business names in civil judgement- never received court documents until case decisioned. judgement given against owner and company together. Need help. does business chapter 11 bankruptcy negate this? can you sue both? is there any instance the owner or S corporation become judgement... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
It's possible to challenge a civil judgment after it has been finalized, particularly if you never received the court documents. You might consider filing a motion to vacate the judgment if there were issues like improper service of process. It's important to act quickly, as courts often... View More
owner and business names in civil judgement- never received court documents until case decisioned. judgement given against owner and company together. Need help. does business chapter 11 bankruptcy negate this? can you sue both? is there any instance the owner or S corporation become judgement... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
A bankruptcy filing does not negate a state court judgment although, if you do not have any non-exempt assets, it may discharge the debt. If you were never served with the lawsuit, you might be in a position to challenge the judgment in that court that issued the judgment. You should consult a... View More
My question is we had filed our taxes jointly although he was listed as sole proprietor. Now I became disabled in Sept 2020 and because of him being listed as sole proprietor I did not get the tax credits for those 9 years . We had an accountant that did it that way and now I was told they needed... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you have a complex tax issue that needs to be addressed. Here are a few steps you might consider taking:
1. Consult a tax professional: Given the complexity of your situation, it's best to seek advice from a qualified tax... View More
Okay I can't seem to find the question that I asked last time or the lawyer that answered it but 10 years ago CPS decided to take my kids and they gave me my two older ones back and they kept my baby who at the time was 2 and they stomped on so many of our constitutional rights but I... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a deeply distressing situation involving CPS and the termination of your parental rights. It's understandable that you're seeking help to reunite with your child and seek justice for what you perceive as injustices committed against you and your family.... View More
After appeal, my case was remanded from AAO back to USCIS. How long does USCIS take to issue a new decision? I-140 case.
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
The time it takes for USCIS to issue a new decision on an I-140 case after it has been remanded from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) can vary significantly and is often unpredictable. There is no set timeline for USCIS to act on remanded cases, and the processing time can depend on several... View More
What can I do about this
answered on Oct 17, 2024
Being subjected to involuntary servitude would be a crime, so you must contact law enforcement - that is, the police or sheriff's dept. for the location where it is/was occurring. Additionally, you might have a potential claim for money damages against the perpetrator.
SSI denied me saying that despite knowing my limitations, they say it wasn’t, “severe” enough. They were basing off of my education, job history, and age. When I was reaching out to 3 other lawyer/lawyer firms, they refused to take my case due to my age. It passed my deadline due to their... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
You may still have options to address the missed appeal deadline for your SSI claim. If you believe the delay was due to discrimination or misinformation from lawyers who refused your case based on age, you could try to file a request for reconsideration with the Social Security Administration... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2024
A victim wouldn't have standing to appeal the results of a criminal case. Also, the time to appeal has no doubt passed. Finally, you should have asked this in the Virginia sub-forum.
answered on Dec 2, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could check with a landlord tenant attorney or repost your question under that category. You posted under Appeals/Appellate, which makes sense, but Landlord-Tenant could be closer to your matter. Good luck
After appeal, my case was remanded from AAO back to USCIS. How long does USCIS take to issue a new decision. I-140 case.
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
After a case is remanded from the AAO to the USCIS, the timeframe for USCIS to issue a new decision can vary. Factors affecting this timeframe include the complexity of the case, the volume of cases the USCIS office is handling, and any additional evidence or clarifications needed. For an I-140... View More
As a father I was awarded 100% custody of our two young children through a domestic violence injunction order. Mother responded with a petition for paternity. I wasn't able to afford legal representation for trial on September 29th and somewhat poorly represented myself and the interest of our... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Technically, you should follow whatever the judge orders, even if it is verbal. The written order should match what was said verbally. If you have an issue with what you should do then you must return to court to ask for clarification. If you have concerns about the children missing school when... View More
1)What actually constitutes as 'excusable neglect?' 2)What would be an instance where newly discovered evidence would accepted by the court? 3) What is typically defined as 'misconduct' under such provisions
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
'Excusable neglect' is generally understood as a failure to timely perform a required act due to circumstances beyond the person's control. For instance, it could be caused by unforeseen personal emergencies or even miscommunications with counsel.
Boyfriend at the time stole my purse and sold food stamps to 4 different people on the same day same store they have punished me for 3 years where I couldn't get food stamps at all no place on the country i went hungry alot was homeless alot too I moved to Florida to get away from those people... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
I don't know what "dss" means, but in any case, a question on a NC limitations period must be asked of a NC attorney. Since your inquiry is indicated to be from Sebring, Fla., mostly Fla. attorneys (like me) will see your post. Also, legal advice on the filing deadline specific to... View More
there is alot to discuss.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
Please reach out to Florida licensed attorneys who practice criminal appeals for a consultation, many offer them at no cost. There are simply too many variables in your statement, and after a defendant enters a plea, their appeal options are limited. Even more limited after they are sentenced.
Charged me with poss.of cocain as well as the pipe charged me with a felony when should have only Been changed with one thing I want to appeal it
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Notices of appeal have to be filed with the trial court within 30 days of rendition of the judgment and sentence.
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