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I bartered with a "friend" to do the artwork for cover to book. (A new Mini-fridge for her artwork.) I gave her the rough sketch of my cover and pictures of components in that sketch. She is now claiming it is her work and she will (or already has) put the cover on Facebook giving her... View More

answered on May 8, 2024
Under U.S. law, an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium receives an automatic copyright.
You own a copyright to your original sketches. You do not own your friend's artwork (at least the original components that she added) because you did not agree via contract with a... View More
I bartered with a "friend" to do the artwork for cover to book. (A new Mini-fridge for her artwork.) I gave her the rough sketch of my cover and pictures of components in that sketch. She is now claiming it is her work and she will (or already has) put the cover on Facebook giving her... View More

answered on May 8, 2024
It's important that you have emails demonstrating what was to. In some States, a chain of emails can be a binding contract.
Contrary to what attorney Goodwin answered, you may accidentally have established "work for hire" - although this is unlikely. You could have a... View More
I got pregnant at 16 with my oldest son. His bio father was high on drugs and refused to be in his life and isn’t on the birth certificate. He’s been an in and out father until he was 22 months. He will be 8 in September and his sperm donor is trying to come back in his life but barely. My sons... View More

answered on May 2, 2024
You will need to contact an attorney that handles step-parent adoptions. You will have to file a petition in the county where you live, a guardian ad litem may be appointed and a home study may be necessary in order for the Court to grant your petition for step-parent adoption. You and your... View More
if so which one & mainly would like to read one of liberty & how do i find my past questions on this site

answered on May 1, 2024
It sounds like you're inquiring about a very specific use of legal terms in relation to drug charges. The "agreement of liberty privacy & levying war against the United States" isn't a recognized legal term or standard charge in U.S. law. If you're referring to concepts... View More
We live in Missouri. The home is paid in full. I’m being told because we bought the home together 3 months before we were married, that even if my husband doesn’t file the 7 trustee will sell the home we both own. True?

answered on May 1, 2024
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Missouri, when you file individually but own property jointly with a non-filing spouse, the impact on your jointly owned property can vary. Since the home was purchased together shortly before marriage, it is considered part of the marital property. However, each case... View More
We live in Missouri. The home is paid in full. I’m being told because we bought the home together 3 months before we were married, that even if my husband doesn’t file the 7 trustee will sell the home we both own. True?

answered on Apr 30, 2024
I work in PA, not Mizzou, although my daughter lives in St. Louis.
Both PA and MO authorize "tenancy by the entireties", e.g., a non-severable by one joint ownership, with right of survivorship.
In PA, you should be good if only one of you files for bankruptcy relief... View More
The entire basement floods. Half of the trim we had to pull off was foam that looked like wood. The threshold into the bathroom is missing (we know why now) and we saw previous moisture damage near the back door. The drain outside is obviously not working, the plumber can’t find where it leads... View More

answered on Apr 30, 2024
Unfortunately, your question is one I encountered too often. I suggest you schedule a consultation with an attorney familiar with Missouri's consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA). The MPA potentially provides for better damages, such as punitive damages, and... View More
I wasn't notified of judgement or a court date. Is there anything that can be done?

answered on Apr 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. When facing a wage garnishment due to a defaulted credit card debt, you have a few potential options:
1. Verify the garnishment's validity: Ensure that the creditor followed proper legal procedures and that the statute of limitations on the... View More
On 03/06/2024, I financed a 2019 Mustang GT. My credit needs work as I am young and simply have not established credit. Anyway, I was approved, signed all the paperwork, and made a nice downpayment. The rate I signed for was 17% for 48 months, and this was through Westlake. I had to have the car... View More

answered on Apr 21, 2024
I understand your frustration and concern about the change in your car loan terms. It's unusual for a lender to request a new contract with different terms after the initial agreement has been signed. Here are a few steps you can take to address the situation:
1. Contact Westlake... View More
If I am removed from a will due to a codicil but I am mentioned in a application for letters testamentary, will I receive what is stated or will I have to fight the codicil?

answered on Apr 19, 2024
If the Codicil is admitted to Probate, then it modifies the Probated Will. If you have interpreted it correctly, then you receive nothing. But Codicils have to be drafted and executed properly, so you may wish to contest the Codicil. Hire a MO attorney to look at the Probate file.
mother recently passed and left home to 4 siblings and executor is not sharing any info on insurance

answered on Apr 17, 2024
If one co-executor of a trust isn't sharing information, the other co-executor still has rights to access that information. In this case, if the executor isn't sharing details about insurance on a home left to four siblings after their mother's passing, the other co-executor can... View More
My children were stolen from me, turned against me, abused, coerced, kept from me, and my youngest was even put out at 9yrs old after being mistreated and now from PA my sister has filed for child support when my children can just come back. How do I stop her.

answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult situation with your children. Dealing with custody issues, alienation from your kids, and now a child support case on top of that must be overwhelming and painful.
A few thoughts on your legal options to try to stop the... View More

answered on Apr 16, 2024
In a typical landlord-tenant situation, the responsibility for paying for a broken window depends on several factors:
1. Lease agreement: Check your lease agreement to see if it specifies who is responsible for repairs due to damage caused by third parties.
2. Renters insurance: If... View More
To my spine it doesn't work stopped working when it started moving keep calling leaving messages finally got a hold of Dr. Scott's office he won't take it out until my A1C is 8 or under didn't need it to be that way when he put it in

answered on Apr 15, 2024
If you have doubts on the advice the doctor is giving you, seek out a second opinion.
As to the moving of the device, if it moved due to a breach of the standard of care, there may be a case. Not all bad results are malpractice. Additionally, the nature and extent of your harm due to any... View More
My mom is mentally abusive and has told me if i leave she will call the cops and they will pick me up and put me in juvee My mom has made sure it is impossible for me to get emancipated.

answered on Apr 12, 2024
I'm sorry you're dealing with an abusive situation at home. That must be very difficult. Since you are under 18, legally you are still considered a minor and your parents have custody over you. If you leave home without permission, your mother could report you as a runaway and the police... View More
The judge said manifest injustice does not apply to felonies because there’s a 180 day time limit, but misdemeanors have no time frame which is why he was able to set aside the Sexual Misconduct conviction.

answered on Apr 11, 2024
I understand you're looking for information on how to have a Failure to Register charge removed after having a misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct conviction set aside in Missouri. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Setting aside a conviction is different from having it expunged or... View More
The director of a nonprofit preschool organization was given scholarship funds by a business sponsor intended for a low income student to pay their tuition. She, instead, kept these scholarships and used them for other purposes (the purposes she used them for have not been made known). She kept... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, a preschool director who misuses scholarship funds intended for a low-income student can potentially be charged with fraud in Missouri. This situation may constitute fraud because:
1. The director was entrusted with the scholarship funds for a specific purpose (to pay the tuition of a... View More
Witnesses told him that it was me they seen leaving the accident, but I was not in the accident. I was actually signing my kids in school late that morning. At the time they say the accident occurred. They gave me three citations failure to register my motor vehicle failure to maintain insurance,... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2024
You can hire a traffic law attorney to represent you for your 3 tickets. You will need to provide proof of insurance, and proof that the damages have been paid for. Depending on which court this is being prosecuted in, how bad your driving record is, and much the damage to the victim's vehicle... View More
My husband has had his son in his care for his whole life. He had filed for custody and was sent to mediation. The mediator made him feel bad for not letting his birth mom see the child. He agreed to 50/50 custody, but the mom never signed the papers
Fast forward two months she sent him... View More

answered on Apr 5, 2024
Mediation itself is typically not binding unless the parties involved reach a mutually agreed-upon settlement that is then documented in a binding agreement and submitted to the Court. One of the tenants of mediation is the understanding that the parties may speak to individual counsel after... View More
Also, the difference between beneficiary and TOD?

answered on Apr 5, 2024
In Missouri, having a will does not allow your heirs to avoid probate court. However, there are strategies to minimize the probate process or bypass it altogether for certain assets. Here are some considerations specific to Missouri:
Small Estate Affidavit: Missouri offers a simplified... View More
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