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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Generally, a naturalized US citizen can no longer be deported
I do not have a physical location for my business, so I used a personal address. I am a bit controversial online, and this information being public could be risky for me. Thank you for answering.
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
Using a registered agent service can help keep your personal address private in public records. These services provide a business address that can be listed instead of your home address, ensuring your personal information remains confidential.
You might also consider updating your trademark... View More 
Can info gained from Public Record Requests be used in broad data gathering research to later be used for commercial purposes, if it is not disadvantageous, OR is advantageous to the organization providing the data? Would it make a difference if the organization knowingly provided the data?
answered on Nov 4, 2024
It could depend on the fine print of privacy notices and "how we use your information" clauses that the individual was originally presented with. Some info is still off-limits, such as those records falling under the protection of HIPAA. Good luck
I’ve contacted support numerous times, but they did not care. This was maybe a couple of years ago. I just stopped shopping with them. Now, I just checked again, and they are still charging sales tax on clothes. Can they be stopped? It’s just ridiculous that they blatantly do not care; and who... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the frustration you're experiencing with Vinted. Since Rhode Island exempts clothing from sales tax, it's important to ensure that your account settings reflect this status. Double-check your tax exemption status in your Vinted account settings to make sure... View More
If the 14th amendment is a constitutional “right” how can the Supreme Court say that a woman forfeited that right of privacy. Is the 14 amendment a right or privilege? My understanding was that Roe v. Wade suggests that the right to privacy when it is related to medical info about an... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
You’re right that Roe v. Wade was initially grounded in the right to privacy under the 14th Amendment. This decision recognized that individuals have certain personal freedoms, especially concerning medical decisions like pregnancy. The 14th Amendment primarily protects rights, ensuring equal... View More
My dad wants to do a life estate so me, mom and my step-brother can have the house without going through probate. Will getting the house affect mine and my moms SSI and Medicaid? We are keeping it to live in as our primary residence in RI. My step-brother owns his own home, will that affect his... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If your father creates a life estate and transfers the house to you, your mom, and your step-brother, it likely won’t affect your SSI and Medicaid benefits as long as you continue to use the house as your primary residence. For Medicaid, one primary residence is generally considered an exempt... View More
I think Stop and Shop in Wyoming is price gouging since they are the only grocery store in the area.
answered on Aug 31, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you're able to check with a local attorney on state-specific consumer protections, what you describe does not look like price gouging. Merchants are free to set their own prices on items, absent some... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2024
I don't practice in RI, but from what little you say, you should probably file a response (in PA, any response to an attachment is to the Sheriff) and objection, claiming that what you own is "exempt property" set forth in the RI statutes.
An alternative/addition may be a... View More
Her will states that all tangible personal property is left to one sibling. Does the vehicle registered in her name have to go through probate?
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Yes, the will has to be probated and the vehicle distributed in probate to the beneficiary named in the will.
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
You will have to file a law suit first that specifically involves the subject real property. Hire a RI attorney.
I tried to renew my valid Michigan driver's license in Georgia but was told I can't bcuz of a 20yr old ticket in RI that has never come up in 20yrs. I wrote to the magistrate who stated I have to pay. I wasn't aware of this $357 ticket and I'm in a hardship. I passed Uber &... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
You need to satisfy that Magistrate. Hire a traffic ticket attorney to represent you in RI. They may be able to do better, but it will still cost you something. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a local attorney who will obtain... View More
Our mother has passed and we need to resolve this. Thank you.
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answered on May 14, 2024
I understand your question to be as follows. Mom had a life estate in a property and you and your brother were the "remaindermen" - the house goes to you both upon your mother's passing. Mom passed and you want to know how your brother can convey his interest to you? Yes that is... View More
and subsisting monogamous marriage purports or seeks to marry another person monogamously.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
What you describe is bigamy, which is against the law. An intended marriage by a person who is still married is not going to result in a valid marriage.
certifed appraisel is lower than towns assessment . Furthermore the new assessment is higher than what I paid t the property.etc .
I'm learning the complexity of the process .I'm not interested in selling ,but have extra lot that I might be forced to rent out , maybe a... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
It sounds like you have done your research and are considering multiple options when it comes to seeking a property tax abatement on your home in Portsmouth, RI. Here are a few tips as you move forward:
- Make sure you carefully review and understand the property tax abatement procedures... View More
Renters insurance doesn't cover flooding or Ground water. although water recedes the mildew smell which may be mold has made it uninhabitable. I have not slept there since Dec 23 2023 as it took them 6 days to respond to my call I've been paying hotels out of pocket and have no means to... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If their response is in compliance with the terms of the policy, it isn't necessarily "Bad Faith," one of the posted categories - it might be more of a coverage issue. If it should be a covered loss... View More
I had retained a firm to help me handle a VA Disability claim. Over the past year, there have been constant issues and a lack of communication that resulted in my claim being denied last November and me losing any potential backpay that would have occurred had my case been won (upwards of... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Any lawyer licensed to practice in the State in which you reside or the State in which your disability attorney resides. You can also hire an attorney outside of both States, if a local attorney will sponsor the outside attorney.
I’m trying to buy a vehicle and I won’t be able to register it for 2 months.
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
Yes, you can own a vehicle that is not registered yet. Until you register it you can't drive it.
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In divorce in Rhode Island, spouses usually have the option to ask for an order that they will continue on the health insurance post-divorce. if there is an additional cost then they can be ordered to pay the increase.
They removed all owner contact information from our website
Is that legal
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In addressing the legality of a Homeowners' Association (HOA) rule restricting mass communication among owners, it's necessary to review the governing documents of the association, such as the bylaws and covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), as well as state law. HOAs do... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
To address government actions that you believe infringe upon the constitution in Rhode Island, it's crucial to follow a structured legal process. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
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