The sub-contractor was brought onto the job because he “needed work”. His duty was to rough in all electrical work. We are finding loose wires that are hot, wires that do not go to anything, and overloaded breakers caused by too many lights/receptacles on a circuit. We are now paying another... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
Legally, yes you can sue the original electrician for not performing his work in a good and workmanlike manner.
But I would be very skeptical about the electrician having non-exempt assets from which you may be able to collect any judgment based on your statement that “he needed work.”... Read more »
He just recently found out where we live and sent the police out here to do a health and welfare check on my daughter at midnight. I just want to protect myself and my daughter. Her last memories of him are from when he stole a car and wrecked it and left her locked inside of it. I need to find a... Read more »
answered on May 17, 2023
You cannot get a restraining order in MO for a child when there is a divorce decree with custody determinations in place because the divorce judgment has higher authority than an order of protection (what is referred to as a restraining order). You will need to register your divorce judgment in MO... Read more »
I would like to make another attempt to market my invention. I believe my patent expired and would like to know how I can bring it up to date or does someone else now own it?
answered on May 8, 2023
If you had an issued Utility or Design patent and that patent expired at the end of the life of the patent, then that idea is part of what the public gets to use without paying patent royalties.
If your Utility patent lapsed as you unintentionally failed to pay a maintenance fee, then that... Read more »
After a tax sale does purchaser have to pay all recorded liens? And can, the entity who placed the lien continue to add charges to the lien?
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answered on May 7, 2023
Once a lien is placed on a piece of property, the amount cannot be changed by the company who placed the lien unless there is a legal basis for doing so, such as an error in the lien amount. After a tax sale, the purchaser may have to pay all recorded liens on the property, depending on the... Read more »
Do we have to follow Sunshine Law in respect to posting meeetings, request for documents (copy of meetings, etc) given that we receive monthly payments from our local city government and have received federal grant money in the past?
answered on May 2, 2023
The answer to this question will depend on looking closely at the facts of the chamber's relationship with the city. The receipt of some payments or grants, by itself, is not the issue. The question is the relationship between the chamber and the city.
Under Missouri law, the Sunshine... Read more »
The charge was unlawful possession of a firearm. Had recently been put on probation and had a couple probation violations, then they sentenced them to seven years after staying 120 days in county?
answered on May 2, 2023
The amount of time a person spends in prison is up to the parole board. There are factors that they consider such any mandatory minimums including those for prior remands to prison and for certain types of charges. His behavior in prison including any rules violations or if he takes classes will... Read more »
Son, Zach who is still alive. Bill died in California, we live in missouri.
Bills siblings got a letter from California Inheritance Group claiming Bill had unclaimed assets and they are going to divide it between his siblings. I don’t believe that is correct I believe it should be all... Read more »
answered on Apr 30, 2023
First, you do not need to go through California Inheritance Group to claim these funds. You can find it here and make a claim yourself: https://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html
Under the laws of California, if a person dies unmarried with living descendants and no will, the descendants... Read more »
I was in jail/prison and allegedly a “family member” who was at my last known residence was served my summons. I had no clue of any of this information until 2023 upon a case net civil search. The debt is for medical bills/lien (improper lien) I may add as a result of a personal injury’... Read more »
answered on Apr 27, 2023
I suggest you hire an attorney who is experienced in filing motions for relief from void judgments. Because more than one year has passed since entry of the judgment, you are ineligible to file a motion to set aside a default judgment, which requires "good cause" and articulation of a... Read more »
I am Carl, I have been filled !-130 for my wife Rei, who is Japanese living in Tokyo Japan, we were married in Clayton court Missouri in 2019. USCIS is offering the opportunity for submit requirements to make decision. If you are interesting in my case to help me to get it done with USCIS,
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answered on Apr 23, 2023
Hello Carl,
It's great to hear that USCIS is offering you the opportunity to submit additional requirements to make a decision on your I-130 petition for your wife Rei.
First, it is important to carefully review the request from USCIS and understand what additional... Read more »
answered on Apr 17, 2023
The police officer is not required to appear for a regular court date for a speeding ticket. If Defendant pleads not guilty and requests a trial, the prosecutor will have the police officer come to court to testify. If the officer doesn't show up for the first court appearance, the judge will... Read more »
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
First, you must determine whether you can qualify as a trader for federal tax purposes. This determination is based on pertinent facts and circumstances. Special rules apply if you're a trader in securities, in the business of buying and selling securities for your own account. The law... Read more »
The paintings contain nothing copyrighted or trademarked, I have not registered them. They are too numerous to afford to do so. The other person lives too far for both of us to meet to sign a document together. And I have no requirements of them. I simply wish to give the copyright away to... Read more »
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
To transfer copyright ownership to another individual, a written agreement or document is typically necessary. This agreement should clearly state the transfer of ownership, including the scope and duration of the transfer, and should be signed by both parties. While it is possible to create such... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
There are a lot of factors that would help answer this question. Do you have a will? Have you updated your will since your marriage? Generally speaking, if you die without a will (intestate), your spouse and kids would split your estate. It sounds like you have a beneficiary deed in place for your... Read more »
Me and my husband got into a fight one day and our children came to the area where it was going on and tried to break us up My husband shoved one of them out the way and made the others leave the area. I thought he had harmed the one he shoved and called the authorities on him so they could have... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
It is important to take responsibility for your mistake and try to rectify the situation. If you have already filed a false report against your husband, you should immediately contact the authorities and let them know that your initial report was mistaken and that your husband did not actually harm... Read more »
I opened a brokerage account with TD Ameritrade and deposited $1,500 by way of check. They put a hold on the check for 7 days which the check cleared it was wrote from my grandmother. So today after I was told that it cleared I tried to make a withdrawal for $200 and was told I could not withdraw... Read more »
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
You're probably not out the $1,500. I would give them more time to conduct their investigation. If you haven't committed fraud, there's likely nothing to fear.
There are a lot of reason TD Ameritrade would put a hold on your funds; namely, you seem to be using a brokerage... Read more »
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
To apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can do one of the following:
Apply online: You can apply for SSDI online at the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the fastest and most convenient way to apply.
Apply by phone: You can also apply for... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2023
If you were approved for SSDI disability benefits and they were suspended because you were in prison, you can request that Social Security reinstate your benefits. You also need to provide Social Security a copy of your prison release documents. Eligibility for SSI terminates after you have been... Read more »
I have been a payroll specialist for several years but just started working for a new employer. It has come to my attention that the previous payroll manager was making tax withholding changes based on phone conversations only, no W4 or any documentation whatsoever. I’ve never heard of this... Read more »
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Employers are generally required to follow the employee's W-4 form for tax withholding purposes. The IRS Publication 15-T provides guidance for employers on how to determine the amount of federal income tax to withhold from employee wages based on their W-4 form. Employers may make changes to... Read more »
Now I have come to one IRA Annuity claim in the amount close to $300,000 which is requiring the executor to be the one to obtain through this particular insurance company. Along with this, I know of another possible insurance claim and securities that may also require the same with the executor.... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Hire a competent MO attorney to reopen the Estate with you as administrator cta, the original executor, or even appoint another attorney to serve. Annuities rarely go to the Estate but usually to designated beneficiaries. MO probably does not have jurisdiction over the annuities, so hope that... Read more »
Inspection report. Also, the previous owners said they lived in the house for last 3 months. Never happened. The shower drain wasn't even hooked up! All the water drained right into the foundation which literally has dust as mortar! The foundation started failing immediately after I moved in.... Read more »
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Based on the limited information provided, you could possibly have an action for failing to disclose known defects against the sellers of the property. In such an action, you would have the burden of proving that the sellers knew of the defects in the foundation and knowingly failed to disclose... Read more »
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