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He told me he had to draw up the paperwork and that he would have it sent to my address and to be looking for it so I know when to go to court, but he never had me sign anything at all. I thought you had to sign a citation so they know that you will be there. Was he letting me go without telling me... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
I can't answer for sure whether or not you'll get one but as a general rule I'd argue best practice here would be to go ahead and contact the police station or local court clerk to see if one was issued. It seems to me it'd be worse and probably more expensive on you missing... View More
Properties were titled on death to siblings. Of the siblings on the title, most want to keep the property/not sell. The other wants off the title. A buyout is not possible at this time. Sibling wanting off the title and doesn't want to stand in the way of other siblings keeping property... View More
answered on May 11, 2023
Most liens must be generated from a judgment. Hire an IN attorney to prosecute a Partition Action, as without agreed conveyances a forced sale is usually the only solution.
[Indiana] - My brother-in-law wants to sell me a house that his ex-girlfriend and biological daughter reside in. There is no lease in place, nor formal rental agreement. If I purchase this house, can I ask the ex-girlfriend to leave or is there a formal "eviction" process that I need to do?
answered on May 11, 2023
You can always ask, but you must commence a formal eviction if she chooses not to go. Evicting family is never easy, and courts (at least from my New York perspective) are sometimes sympathetic to tenants in these situations, so you should speak to an attorney to discuss your possible outcomes and... View More
Have class A misdemeanor for driving while suspended. Got pulled over again for no brake light. Drove because friend was sick & needed help to translate to English. I didn't get arrested. I got a ticket for court after made to exit vehicle. I was put on good behavior for the other one I... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Driving offenses can stack up quickly if one is not careful. Generally speaking, the progression moves from multiple driving while suspended as an infraction, to multiple driving while suspended as a misdemeanor, then being declared a Habitual Traffic Violator as a felony offense. Do whatever you... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Step 1 is to contact an attorney local to you. Do web searches or contact your local bar association and find out who can do a free consultation for you. Hopefully, you and your parents or guardians can talk through the case to understand what your risks and options are.
2022 his court appointed lawyer has done nothing for him so he reported her to Indiana supreme court's he has no bond and does not want to go to jury trial his next court date is July 19 he has been asking his lawyer for rehab program we have paid for and gotten a acceptance letter for one but... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your fiancé's situation.
First, do anything reasonable to establish communication with his current attorney so you can understand what work he is doing on the case. Many times, it is unclear what is happening on a case, and it is essential to establish... View More
I am currently speaking and possibly seeking an attorney to hire regarding A misdiagnosis, as well as mistreatment/ discrimination that led to me almost becoming paralyzed or even possible death. I am an addict and during a long length of sobriety I had my medical history flagged to not administer... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, most attorneys will not take on medical malpractice case unless there is significant harm caused by the malpractice (for example, what further damage was done during delay). Pain, even horrible pain, may not be sufficient for an attorney to take a... View More
answered on May 5, 2023
Technically, yes, but it really depends on how much the gift was and whether you are in a 100% repayment plan or not.
answered on May 3, 2023
Service by publication for family law matters - including custody modifications - should only be used when you don't have an address for the other party or reliable contact information to get an address for them. The Indiana Trial Rule governing service by publication is Rule 4.13 and the rule... View More
I got no notice for sale or rent raised twice been locked out from being able to vacate unit I have paid all past due balance now this months rent is keeping me from getting my stuff I want to move out why do I have to pre pay for the month if I want to leave they are extorting me for my possessions
answered on May 2, 2023
It is important to understand the terms and conditions of the rental agreement you signed for the storage unit. If you have been delinquent on rent payments or if the unit was abandoned, the facility may have the right to auction off the contents of the unit to recoup the unpaid balance. However,... View More
What happens if your mediation deadline is April 18th, and mediation was held on April 8th, and the parties reached a settlement agreement, but the obligations of the agreement cant be fulfilled until after the mediation deadline?
Such as the mediator filing the mediation report a week... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, the situation you describe does arise. Mediators or arbitrators can set conditions in a report or decision that remain to be fulfilled afterwards. If the... View More
Our realtor told us that is discriminatory. Is that correct?
answered on Apr 27, 2023
There is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate against families in housing. But there are exceptions. One such exception is the "55 or older" exemption. In order to qualify for the "55 or older" housing exemption, a facility or community must satisfy each of the... View More
They want me to accept a please deal of reckless homicide
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Baed on your post, you are charged with a crime----as such you need a lawyer. use the Jus\tia Find a Lawyer tab and search for criminal defense lawyers in your area---call a few them and discuss the specifics of your case with them and then hire the one with whom you are most comfortable. If you... View More
She does not pay or never has payed on the mortgage. Her name is not on the mortgage either.
answered on Apr 24, 2023
Responding from a New York perspective, a deed from yourself to yourself, reciting that the sole purpose of the deed is to sever the joint tenancy, which will be converted to a tenancy in common is all that you would need.
I am representing myself in a personal injury lawsuit in Montgomery County Indiana. A mediation settlement agreement was reached between me and the defendant. I am unsure of what documents needs to be filed if any with the court. Thank you.
answered on Apr 20, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney as to a complete inventory of closing papers needed, one of the primary documents used nationwide to conclude settlement of a claim is a release form. A release... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2023
No, certainly not "normal", if in fact a case was filed by your lawyers.
You can use Pacer, an online court information site, to determine whether a case has actually been filed.
Or, you can visit your bankruptcy lawyers office and demand to see a court-stamped... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2023
There is no Indiana statute that requires police officers or school resource officers to be present in any school. However, there are State grants available to schools for the purpose of hiring and training school resource officers. Local school boards are able to establish their own policies about... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2023
If the warrant is an original arrest warrant, it will expire six (6) months after it is issued. However, the prosecutor can always ask for it to be reissued and once that is done it will not expire. If it is a bench warrant, it will not expire.
I would give the creator credit, and summarize their stories. Is social media considered public domain? Or would I have to get the creators permission before telling and discussing their stories on a podcast?
answered on Apr 2, 2023
Social media is not considered public domain. Social media platforms are just a public forums where people post their content. However, the people posting aren't necessarily relinquishing their rights by posting there. Also, giving credit doesn't really help if what you're doing... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2023
Under federal EEO laws, employees who believe they have been discriminated against in the workplace can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and pursue a legal claim. In some cases, these claims are settled through a federal settlement agreement.
If you... View More
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