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I called the police and the non emergency number of the local pd. They said since it was on private property can’t do anything but to leave info with worker at building parking lot. I told them I don’t want a hit and run charge they said this should be fine. Am I safe from any charges?
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You should follow up with the person that you hit, even if on private property. Assuming you have since had contact with who you hit, generally, calling in the accident and reporting yourself to law enforcement at the scene prevents the prosecutor from filing hit and run charges. If hit and run... View More 
she is not on the lease and the lease specifically states "no guest".
answered on Jan 2, 2024
Potentially yes. This may also be a breach by the tenant that is on the lease. Sometimes it makes sense to move forward with the eviction process against the tenant (and thus anyone else on the premises there unlawfully) if the tenant has breached the lease by allowing those not on the lease to... View More
door and I threw my phone and it accidentally called 911 and the cops showed up and she pushed me down but I accidentally pushed her off of me by the throat cuz she knocked me down butI got scared and ran so they had a warrant for my arrest and I was put in jail for 7 days and someone paid the bond... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You should contact a criminal defense attorney. If there is also a custody dispute, then you may also need to file a custody action or a custody modification action. It doesn't sound like this last exchange was very positive for you or the children. Going forward, you may need to have your... View More
I picked up my child for Christmas break and when I did, I smelled marajuana in the house that she was living in. After doing an at home drug test and it coming up positive, I have decided to have my child live with me. My child's mother is insistant that I need to return her however custody... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
It depends. It is rare for there to be grounds for a kidnapping charge to be filed against a parent of a child. If you are not legally established as the father, then there may be grounds for kidnapping. If you haven't seen your child in years, then there may be grounds. If there is an... View More
After my husband passed away I found out he was still legally married to someone else
answered on Jan 2, 2024
If your husband (or presumed husband) is deceased at this time, then it doesn't matter whether you were legally married previously or not for purposes of marriage/re-marriage. You can move forward with getting a marriage license with your fiance since your prior (presumed) spouse is deceased.... View More
After my husband passed away I found out he was still legally married to someone else
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
Discovering that your husband was still legally married to someone else at the time of your marriage raises significant legal questions about the validity of your marriage. In most jurisdictions, if a person is already married, any subsequent marriage is usually considered void from the start. This... View More
The context is that I went to a store for a money order. Staff are horrible with noticing people at customer service. Typically when it's like that, I will look around the store and think of if I need anything. Which, staff were glaring at me. After getting the money order, I get some stuff... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
So long as the reason is not discriminatory, a private place of business can ban you from entering their premises. You can speak with management to see if they will un-ban you or if there is another work around. There are also options like delivery and mail order pharmacy depending on the... View More
The context is that I went to a store for a money order. Staff are horrible with noticing people at customer service. Typically when it's like that, I will look around the store and think of if I need anything. Which, staff were glaring at me. After getting the money order, I get some stuff... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
In Nebraska, as in most states, private businesses, including stores with pharmacies, generally have the right to refuse service or ban individuals from their premises. This can be for various reasons, as long as it's not based on discrimination against a protected class under civil rights... View More
My sister had her children taken from her home in February. She was granted supervised visitation, due to an ongoing criminal case. The criminal case will be closed on January 9th with a plea deal. All of the things on her case plan has been done. They are working in family therapy
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Nebraska, if your sister is under supervised visitation due to an ongoing criminal case and a child welfare case, the resolution of her criminal case with a plea deal could potentially impact her visitation rights. However, the child welfare case is generally treated separately from the criminal... View More
He thought 1 wall was not correctly patched and should be replaced and upstairs and basement living carpets were stained and must be replaced. He indicated we would settle it between us. Husband told him to just keep the deposit. We waited 35 days from then before following up. We have not yet... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2023
The Nebraska Legal Aid Landlord Tenant Handbook is a often a good place to start and includes some samples and forms. It is a little bit dated but most of the information is still good and it is often a good place to start for information.... View More
My child will be staying with her grandparents and she needs to be enrolled in school in another state. I have a parenting plan in place and need to get it modified. There school system needs a temporary guardianship signed by the court to enroll her in school.
answered on Dec 22, 2023
If this is just temporary and both parents are in agreement, then you can generally use the temporary delegation of parental powers form on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website. Both parents would normally need to complete the form. It would be up to the school whether this form would be... View More
Childsupport ordered they didnt even go based on his actual salary causs he is union.he lied on his income only claimed 2 employers.i proved it in court first appearance.what can i do?.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
If you disagree with what the Court ordered, you can challenge the order. Your options to challenge the order depend on how long ago the order was entered. If it was entered very recently, you may be able to file a motion for new trial or an appeal, among other possible motions. Some of these... View More
I found court papers he filled out when he was in prison in Nebraska State. They called it "dissolution of marriage" which he wrote down that he didn't know how to contact me and tried my parents phone but no one ever answered. There is a notary signature on it. My question is how do... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
You can go on the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch website and search for court cases under your name and his name. If you have a divorce case in Nebraska, it should show as a court case in Nebraska under the parties' names. I believe there is a relatively small fee to search for... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
In the context of court proceedings in the United States, the term "time pay" usually refers to a type of arrangement regarding the payment of fines, fees, or court costs. This arrangement allows an individual to make payments over a specified period, rather than paying the entire amount... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
In the context of court proceedings in the United States, the term "time pay" usually refers to a type of arrangement regarding the payment of fines, fees, or court costs. This arrangement allows an individual to make payments over a specified period, rather than paying the entire amount... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
In Nebraska, there isn't a specific time frame mandated by law for how long you should keep old medical bills and other documents of your deceased parents. However, it's generally advisable to retain such records for a period that aligns with any potential legal, tax, or estate settlement... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
If the employer requests and your answer is untruthful, you could potentially be terminated for not being truthful on your application. Further, if the employer does a background check and it shows the conviction, you are not likely to get the job for not being honest on your application. They... View More
These judgements I never knew existed until I applied for an FHA loan. The oldest released in '98 and only has my SS# on it with my brother's name and his wife. Other judgements I can't make heads and tails out of. Would these fall under statute of limitations and how can I remove... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
It depends on what you mean by judgments. Are these court case judgments? If so, you may need to review the court file(s) to see what you could do to challenge them at this time. Are these on your credit report? Sometimes things get improperly reported and you can send in proof to the credit... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under Native American law, particularly the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), if a state court refuses to hold a jurisdiction hearing for minor children who are members of a tribe or are eligible for membership, there are specific steps that can be taken.
Firstly, the ICWA provides tribes... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
I'm not sure which law specifically you are looking for. It could be one of several.
You might want to take a look at the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act (Nebraska Revised Statutes 43-1501 to 43-1517). You could also take a look at the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and... View More
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