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It came out of a joint account, my husband wants the money back, can he take her to small claims court if she doesn't pay it?
answered on May 9, 2024
Legally, a loan must be repaid. Legally, you can be required to pay back a gift. If there is a question as to what it was, a judge can decide whether it was a loan or a gift and whether it needs to be paid back or not.
It's to a tractor and the filing cabinet was sold to me (as is)
answered on May 9, 2024
Sometimes important documents get misplaced. Generally losing your title to a vehicle doesn't mean the person that finds the title now gets your vehicle. The person listed on the title of the vehicle is very likely still the legal title holder.
answered on May 9, 2024
The other parent and child moving into the home is not an automatic ground to terminate the child support order. However, assuming this is a material change since the Decree was entered, you may have good grounds to ask the Court to terminate the child support due to the direct support being... View More 
Location: Omaha, NE, Douglas County
Background:
I have been renting a basement from my ex-girlfriend since Winter 2019, with consistent rent payments of $520/month.
Recently cleared back rent of approximately $2500 as of April 4, 2024.
A confrontation occurred when... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that you are facing several tenancy-related issues with your landlord (ex-girlfriend). Here are a few steps you can consider:
1. Legal assistance: Seek advice from a tenant rights organization or a lawyer specializing in landlord-tenant law to... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
It's great that you want to decorate your food truck with art that ties into the name! However, directly using characters like the Ninja Turtles could potentially infringe on copyrights and trademarks owned by Viacom, the company behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.... View More
Yes I am a professional truck driver for the world's largest food distributor and we have had drive cams since about 2014 and on April 1st they activated a new feature called AI artificial intelligence in other words and now this thing is studying my every movement and if I move my head the... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
The legality of using AI-enabled cameras to monitor employees in the workplace is a complex issue that depends on various factors, such as the specific laws in your jurisdiction, the nature of your work, and the policies of your employer. However, here are some general points to consider:... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
There is no constitutional prohibition on activating artificial intelligence technology in trucks. Artificial intelligence is used by many trucking companies in logistics and route planning to optimize routes, considering factors like traffic patterns, weather conditions, and delivery schedules.... View More
If we agree ti 250 k over 14 yrs. 0% interest. Now some lawyer is saying we have to be charged interest? Is this correct
answered on Apr 4, 2024
It is almost unheard of for a person to not pay interest on a mortgage. While I'm not aware of any law that requires a person to charge interest, you may run into unintended consequences if you don't. For example, tax repercussions, gift tax repercussions, estate issues, etc. depending... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2024
It depends on what the custody order says. Who has legal custody? If you have legal custody, you may be able to complete the application without the other parent's participation. Depending on what your court order says, you may also likely be able to file a motion to compel the other party... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2024
That is correct. Child support in Nebraska is due in full and owed on the 1st of each calendar month and it is paid by the month and not pro-rated. Just as children are minor dependents for tax purposes in the year they turn 19 whether they turn 19 in January or December, support is owed for the... View More
filed motion to supress evidence also stating rights were violated officer did not show twice def's co defendant had already took accountability and responsibility for all charges. Judge was reading constitutional responsibilities. "Did you willingly and knowingly Commit this crime."... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In Nebraska, a plea of no contest (also known as a nolo contendere plea) can be withdrawn after being accepted, but it is subject to the court's discretion and certain conditions. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Plea withdrawal: A defendant may file a motion to withdraw their... View More
I informed property management company of move out in January of 2024 via phone call. In March, new property management company took over. I received 2nd notice of lease renewal and called new property management company to find out move out procedure. I was just notified that they will be... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It's crucial to understand that many rental agreements and landlord-tenant laws require move-out notices to be given in writing to be legally valid. Even if you verbally informed the original property management company of your intention to move out, if the lease agreement specifies that... View More
Every other weekly test is showing positive results for drugs I am not using. I do not understand the “cut off levels” in the results. My understanding is that this said level is very “low”….could someone please elaborate on these levels and possibly explain how much is supposedly still... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2024
The manufactures of these products often have details as to how their patch works, in detail, on their website. This includes regarding some of the science behind it. You can also read cases that challenged the use of some of these products. For one example, including cases, see:... View More
I know my son is covered under the custody/parenting plan until he turns 19. My ex has my email - does he have to have access to me via phone? Neither of our kids will speak to him (emotional abuse situation). But now he's harassing me about things that have no bearing as to the kids. I... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Maybe. It depends on what your order states and somewhat on the history of the case. If your order allows it, then you can probably block him on your phone and let him know that you are only communicating via e-mail at this time. If he isn't asking about questions relating to the child,... View More
Is it possible for me to receive a ticket without knowing it? I just received a notice of suspension says in the mail and it says I received a citation on 11/22/23, but this is the first that I've heard of it?! I just went back through and checked all of my mail receipts and I have never... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
You can look up online to see if your license is suspended in Nebraska:
https://www.nebraska.gov/dmv/reinstatements/client.cgi
If your license does show as suspended and you still don't know why, go to the DMV and ask.
If your license isn't truly suspended, it is... View More
Both parents are dead
answered on Mar 14, 2024
If you are the legal guardian and need help applying for the child's passport, you can call the number of the State Department's website to see if they can help you with your question regarding the form. You may need to be prepared to be placed on hold for a long time, but you should be... View More
I have been with my grandchildren since birth, their moms live in Az, one mom is strung out on drugs with no contact with her daughter, and the other mother contacts her daughter and gets her stuff. but neither one of these mothers have not physically visited their daughter for 4 yrs now. I just... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
Your son should consider a Temporary Delegation of Parental Powers during his recovery AND a will that names a person of his choice as testamentary guardian for the children. If the worst happens and he passes during or after surgery, the person named as guardian would at least have a chance at... View More
Trying to bring a foreigner through a registered American business
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
If you have a business registered in the United States, you may be able to sponsor your girlfriend for a work visa, depending on the nature of your business and her qualifications. Here are a few potential options:
1. H-1B visa: If your girlfriend has a bachelor's degree or equivalent... View More
My grandmother is in the beginning stages of dementia and she doesn’t know if she has a will or if she has power of attorney and she doesn’t know where any of her legal documents are at.
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
If she wants you to be her attorney in fact, then get a NE attorney to draft a Durable POA for her to execute. She can even record the POA saying it revokes any other prior POAs out there. But you will be a fiduciary for her best interests, not your own.
I'm trying to leave my current job for a new one and in order to start the hiring process I need three professional references from my current job. Plenty of people have offered including the supervisors since my coworkers like me, I have a high work assessment score and am going on two years... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
While it may seem unfair or restrictive, it is generally legal for an employer to have policies prohibiting employees from providing professional references to coworkers seeking employment elsewhere. Such policies are often implemented to protect the interests of the company and maintain... View More
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