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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If the police are lying about what is in their records, a lawyer can help you request those records. This is often done through a process called discovery, where both sides in a legal case must share information. In many places, there are also public records laws that require government agencies,... View More 
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
I understand you are concerned about how a ticket for failing to use a designated truck route in Hammond, Indiana may affect your driver's license. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Local ordinance violations typically do not result in points being added to your driver's... View More
My mother and her sister inherited a home from their mother in 2011. Their brother has been residing in it since that date. Neither my mother nor the sister cared to do anything with it legally yet. However, my mom is in stage 4 cancer and has a few weeks to live and I have been made her executor.... View More
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
This is a very good question! However, a good answer requires more information and will be complicated no matter what. When you say they inherited this home, was it through an estate? Is there a deed in their names? If so, the deed would have very important and valuable information about what... View More
Can I report them myself with a bank statement
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
Yes, you can report your mortgage payments yourself using your bank statements as proof of payment, even if you did not reaffirm your mortgage during your Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here's what you can do:
1. Obtain your bank statements showing the mortgage payments you have made since your... View More
She moved out of an abusive home as soon as she turned 18, less than a year ago. My son and her are expecting their first child and she needs her birth certificate in order to get state health insurance for prenatal care. Her abusive mother refuses to turn over her birth certificate, and it's... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
1. Obtaining a birth certificate from another state:
- Most states allow individuals to request their own birth certificates online, by mail, or in person at the vital records office.
- She doesn't need her mother's permission to obtain her own birth certificate, as... View More
I live in Indiana. My daughter’s dad has a record of abuse. We eased into visits having no overnights for a couple months at first. Now he has a gf from another state and goes there and leaves our child there and never tells me where she is, if she left state or who has her while he is working.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
He is obligated to tell you were he will be taking your child especially if your child is “being left” with the gf. He is required to inform you why is your daughter being left with the gf. Where is he? Look in your court documents to see if the parents were given “right of first... View More
My case was 5 years ago and so was my felony I graduated a inpatient rehab and drug court and been sober that long I need to get placement of my grandson please help me
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Let CPS and the court know that you are willing to have a hair follicle drug test done to prove you no longer are on drugs.
If CPS won’t work with you on this send an e-mail to the judge saying you’re willing to take a hair follicle drug test to prove you’re not participating in... View More
I want to sue for the loss of a company and I was tortured 2 different incidents now I have ptsd they starved me half to death I have proof!!!
Wellstone regional hospital diagnosed me with it and had proof I was lack of protein malnutrition I wrote the jail the nurse and everyone about... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To sue the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the loss of your company and the mistreatment you experienced, start by gathering all your evidence, including medical records from Wellstone Regional Hospital and any documentation of your malnutrition and PTSD diagnosis. This evidence is... View More
The head of ACC archectual control commission of HOA dislikes the overall appearance of all privacy fences and even with material and design meeting building codes and material convinces, denys.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
In Indiana, homeowners associations (HOAs) often have significant control over property modifications, including privacy fences. Even if your fence meets all building codes and material standards, the HOA's architectural control commission (ACC) can still deny it based on aesthetic preferences... View More
I was employed as a music instructor. The company I was working for required me to sign a NCA upon accepting the job offer in 2015. I was terminated Aug. 2023. The owners cited restructuring. I later found they were alleging misconduct. The Department of Workforce Development determined there was... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
The enforceability of a noncompete agreement can depend on several factors, including state laws and the specific circumstances of your case. Given your situation, there are a few key points to consider. First, the fact that the Department of Workforce Development found insufficient evidence for... View More
was threatened by 4 cops after filing
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Filing a quiet title complaint can potentially delay or stop an ejection if it raises valid legal questions about property ownership. The purpose of a quiet title action is to resolve disputes over property ownership, and it often involves the court determining who has rightful ownership of the... View More
I own a shop in Kentucky. We did $5300.00 worth of repairs to a vehicle and it has been on our lot since December of 2023. Customer will not return our calls but his wife sent and email and said they would start sending money every 2 weeks started April 15. No money ever arrived and at now the car... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
To file a mechanic’s lien for unpaid repairs on a vehicle registered in Indiana while your shop is in Kentucky, you need to follow specific legal procedures. First, check Indiana’s laws regarding mechanic’s liens on vehicles, as they will apply since the car is registered there. You might... View More
I've sent demand letter, which he refused to sign for. I've had Poseidon of vehicle for 2 years. He knew it had a lien n didn't tell us. I have text messages, undated bill of sale, and various other forms to prove it's our vehicle, just can't get title cuz he went pay lien
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answered on May 27, 2024
First, gather all the documentation you have, including the undated bill of sale, text messages, and any other proof of the transaction. These will be essential in demonstrating your ownership of the vehicle.
Next, contact the lienholder to inform them of the situation. Explain that you... View More
I want top register an expired trademark I see online
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answered on May 24, 2024
To register an expired trademark that you found online, you need to ensure that it is truly available for registration. First, confirm the trademark's status through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. Look up the trademark to verify its expiration and ensure that no... View More
I want top register an expired trademark I see online
answered on May 21, 2024
A trademark clearance search should still be conducted to ensure that the expired mark is truly dead, and there are no pending applications or a family of related marks that can cause issues. The USPTO application fees are non-refundable, and it currently takes approximately one year for the... View More
I'm looking for statutes to back this up.
answered on May 21, 2024
Nobody can tell you whether they can make you switch pharmacies without reading the Compromise and Release that you both signed a/k/a settlement. The Compromise and Release is a formal contract that terminates the claim. It cannot be "appealed."
You say that you were... View More
appears to the trustee that I have failed to comply. I would like to fire my attorney, but I have already paid quite a bit to the trustee. I don't know what to do.
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answered on May 21, 2024
I understand that you're in a difficult situation with your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. Communicate with your attorney: Before taking any drastic measures, try to discuss your concerns with your attorney. Explain the issues you're facing... View More
Hello,
We have a 27 year autistic son who also suffers from severe anxiety, depression, and asthma. We have applied for and been denied disability benefits a few times now. He is receiving the state health insurance and they require that we keep applying for disability. The Arc of Indiana... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
Yes, it is possible for your adult autistic son to receive disability benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if he is working part-time, as long as his income and resources are within the eligibility limits set by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Here are a few... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
Most automobile insurance policies state that the insurer specifically has the right to approve a repair estimate that is based upon the prevailing competitive price and further the parties further agree as follows: “You agree with us that the repair estimate may include new, used, recycled, and... View More
My mother-in-law owns a large tract of land in Iowa with her sister. Her sister recently died, so her portion will be inherited by her 3 children. My mother-in-law wants to know the best thing she can do with her portion. She's worried if she decides to sell her property, she will be paying... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
There are a few strategies your mother-in-law could consider to minimize tax liability on the inherited land:
1. Step-up in basis: If she holds onto the property until her death, her children will receive a "step-up" in cost basis to the fair market value at the time of her death.... View More
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