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My friends housemate passed away recently. They lived together for about 10 years in one house (owned by the living housemate) in Missouri. The deceased had no family at all that were living, except for one estranged brother who may be in prison, whereabouts unknown and no will made out. The... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best here, but your post remains open for four weeks. At this point, you might not want to lose more time waiting for a response in a different legal category, but this is something that attorneys in the Probate and Estate Planning categories would have the most... View More
My parents are Venezuelan citizens. They came to the US on a Tourist visa in early Feb of 2020, their goal was a 4 months visit but due to Covid restrictions they were unable to leave as planned and after a few failed attempts they haven't been able to leave the US as of Feb 2021. The last... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2021
A US citizen adult child can sponsor their parents for green cards provided the parents entered the United States with permission. Parents can still adjust status to get a green card if sponsored by their adult child, despite that they are out of status. However I would advise your parents not to... View More
I have rough prototype for an invention , i’ve done a rough patent search. I just want to protect my idea as best as possible. And maybe advice on my next steps .
answered on Feb 24, 2021
Every licensed attorney has a legal and ethical duty to keep confidential everything you disclose, unless they let you know in advance that they may have a conflict of interest. Many people consider this to be sufficient to protect your interests. You can also ask the attorney to sign a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2021
Not clear exactly what happened here. Most all filings are online now, so there is no delay in filing. If you physically dropped off paperwork with the clerk and they did not file timely, that could be a real problem. Currently because of Covid-19 most statutes of limitations are suspended, so... View More
Level 3 person felony I believe was where it fell on the table.
answered on Feb 14, 2021
You would either to have your convictions expunged or pardoned. Even then, it becomes more of an issue on the federal level.
I am also a USA citizen and it’s been very long and frustrating is there any way that they can come faster or is there any ways that I can help?
answered on Feb 12, 2021
A sibling petition for a citizen of India will take at least 15 years before an immigrant visa becomes available. Your siblings can wait several more years or should explore other avenues such as employment or investment based visas.
answered on Feb 12, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for any attorney to offer meaningful input without seeing the lease. One option is to reach out to Kansas attorneys for a consult. After reviewing the terms of the lease, an attorney would be... View More
The argument was resolved. Few minutes later, loud pounding at my door. Idk who it was, I knew it wasn't my BF. They said police here for walfare check. I then said I didn't request one. Open door slightly and told them ok I am good. They ask can they come in I said no I don't want... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2021
I'd recommend either getting a public defender or hiring a criminal defense attorney.
answered on Feb 9, 2021
The issue is more about the federal restrictions on firearms, so even if Kansas were to allow you to have firearms again, the federal government won't.
answered on Feb 3, 2021
There are a number of factors here. Generally, estate representatives can charge a reasonable fee for services rendered. However, if you are actually appointed as the representative for the estate via the court process, the Judge will ultimately have to approve your fees. If an estate... View More
I was able to buy this particular stock in the pre-hours, but once the market closed I was unable to purchase more of the identical stock. I can, however, sell my already purchased stock (at a loss). How is this not someone choosing to make me a loser by locking me in where I am?
No... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2021
It depends on what your customer agreement states. Often the agreements provide broad discretion for the firms to limit purchases of stocks.
answered on Jan 28, 2021
If you were found guilty of four separate assault charges, then yes you would most likely go to jail.
He pays over a thousand dollars a month for his ten year old son from a previous marriage, but we just had a daughter together. Can it be lowered?
answered on Jan 28, 2021
Child support calculations do not account for subsequent children had, but it might be wise for him nonetheless to seek a modification of his child support order since that sounds like a high child support amount for one child.
answered on Jan 28, 2021
It depends on what they lied about and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
answered on Jan 28, 2021
Could you provide more information so we can better answer your question?
We had a hearing with state of mo this morning(over phone). just wondering what my chances are of getting some of money back are or if I will need lawyer?
answered on Jan 28, 2021
I would recommend getting a lawyer. You would have a good case for reimbursement or abatement of your child support obligations since your payments are voluntary. At a minimum, it would be credit toward future child support payments.
and under age, she claimed it was rape
answered on Jan 28, 2021
Did she lie and say that she was statutorily raped or that she wasn't? I would need more clarification to better help answer your question.
I was arrested for slapping my now 9 year old step daughter about 19 months ago. My wife was the one who reported it. I got help voluntarily and as mandated in my diversion agreement. I have had no contact with my step daughter in over 18 months. My wife and I were separated for 18 months and we... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2021
A parent can seek to prohibit certain people from being around their child if contact is no in the best interest of the child. Since you were arrested for slapping that child, it would make sense that the parent would seek such a prohibition. If it gets taken to court, it would be best to compile... View More
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