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My partner was denied to buy a gun in a federal background check for unknown reasons. He’s a permanent resident and not a felon and his background should be clean. He already owns a gun that was a gift from a friend. Is it legal for him to carry it?
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answered on May 10, 2024
There can be a lot of different reasons your partner was denied the gun purchase by the Federal background check. Those checks are done in an inconsistent basis and can be political in nature. He may have a name that is the same as a person who is a felon or has pending criminal charges. There can... View More 
How do I keep my Ssi and Medicaid ? I heard they’re is certain trust or something called a spend down, I need legal advice!
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answered on May 10, 2024
This would be a great opportunity to set up a Supplemental Needs Trust (Special Needs Trust). If the funds go directly to the trust, your ability to receive governmental funding should not be affected. You would need to name a trustee that would handle the trust. A Supplemental Needs Trust is... View More
Would like to have put in my mom's name how would we go about doing that?
answered on May 10, 2024
Land and anything permanently attached to the land is transferred by deed. However, if there is a mortgage on the property, transferring it will be a violation of the terms of the loan (Deed of Trust), so mom may have to refinance to get the property transferred. In addition, Mom may incur income... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
Assuming the requirements of common law marriage have been met, the spouse will be the heir of the estate of the deceased. If the common law marriage was not registered with the county clerk, the surviving spouse will have to prove by evidence that the couple:
“agreed to be married”;... View More
I have been in a legal battle with my previous landlord (corporation) for a few months now. They are registered as 35 West CC LLC but operate 35 West at Champions Circle DBA Rams Corp LLC out of Atlanta GA. The SOS (TX) has no prior or present registration for given address/name to operate or do... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
In my professional experience, outside of family court, judges do not generally frown on requests for jury. It adds only about half a day to a typical trial for the judge. Obviously it will be a lot more work for the attorneys and correspondingly more expensive for you.
It was after a review that accused me of being 'combative ' and 'rolling my eyes' on zoom in the course of doing my work, among other subjective opinions and used as legitimate reasons. I am a naturalized citizen from
Nigeria. Do I have a case to sue for workplace bias? Thank you.
Sincerely
answered on May 9, 2024
Based on the information contained in your question, no you do not have a case for workplace bias.
An employer can terminate an employee for purely subjective reasons like being combative and rolling your eyes during a Zoom meeting. Those are legally legitimate reasons.
If you have... View More
Less than 2 ounces in a drug free zone
answered on May 9, 2024
Generally speaking, lawyers do not take criminal cases like this on a pro bono basis because indigent defendants are entitled to a court-appointed defense attorney. If you are not indigent, an attorney who is not a relative or close friend of yours most likely will not take such a case on a pro... View More
I have 2nd floor condo with a porch, I’m recently working with a contractor to remodel my bathroom with the HOAs knowledge. The work started on Saturday and the contractor left trash bags on my porch, they don’t work Sunday so they remove it Monday morning. I got an email from my HOA Monday... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
If you bought a condominium then your ownership is subject to all kinds of rules. You should have at least read them before purchase. HOA issue fines and liens all the time, and rarely do you have an opportunity for a hearing. Nonpayment will result in foreclosure. You can hire a lawyer and... View More
I'm under 18. I have a pending I-130 petitioned by my step-parent ( A citizen) Can I get approved for a student visa - F1 while my I-130 is still pending?
How long does it take to get I-130 processed?
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answered on May 8, 2024
Obtaining an F-1 student visa while your I-130 petition is pending can be challenging but not impossible. Here are a few important points to consider:
1. Non-immigrant intent: F-1 visas require you to demonstrate non-immigrant intent, meaning you intend to return to your home country after... View More
I was served court papers last Wednesday and it says I have 20 days to respond do I need legal counsel and how much would it cost
answered on May 8, 2024
If you or the company have insurance, you should immediately make a claim, send a copy of the suit that has been filed against you to the insurance company, and ask the insurance company to defend you.
If you do not have available insurance coverage, you likely need an attorney to defend... View More
I said I paid $1400 already and while they said the witness tried to evade getting served, she was within 10 miles of the PI company. I didn't have an agreement with the PI company myself.
I was just arrested for larceny for the $862 extra.
From what I've researched,... View More
answered on May 8, 2024
Typically, attorneys act as an agent for their clients in contracting for services like those of a private investigator. As with any contract, the principle (i.e. client) is legally responsible to contractors like private investigators for the cost of those services. As long as the agent... View More
I have been a permanent resident since Feb 2020.
In 2025, I could apply for naturalization and get citizenship.
In December 2023, I was arrested for domestic violence (slapped in the face wife once), I hired a criminal attorney and the DA office refused my case with no charges in... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
I understand that this is a sensitive and important situation. Based on the information you provided, here are my thoughts:
1. Eligibility for Citizenship in 2025
Even though the domestic violence charges were ultimately rejected by the DA's office, the arrest itself could... View More
The accused was driving with head-tail lights off & confused. She has a pending asylee status [no asylum interview yet], and became a victim of rapid escalation, was arrested & accused with Misd. Class B: Fleeing a Police Officer in TX. It had NO damage, resistance, drugs/alcohol. The... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
Based on the information provided, here are a few key points to consider:
1. Deferred adjudication is generally considered a conviction under U.S. immigration law, regardless of whether it's for a Class C misdemeanor (traffic violation) or a Class B misdemeanor (fleeing a police... View More
They say I will have to pay through the year.. totalling $1200.00 since I signed the contract. They aren't going to be doing the service.. am I bound to that payment?
answered on May 7, 2024
It depends on what you agreed to in your contract. One year pest control contracts are legal and are common.
If the contract was solicited by a door-to-door salesperson, the three-day rescission rule applies. See linked article for how that rule operates:... View More
if i got divorce in 2022 can I revoke my divorce my previews attorney say i couldn't get alimony was married 11 yrs with 2 kids now im trying to enforcement.. but just asking can i revoke divorce he makes twice more in his income
answered on May 7, 2024
No, you cannot revoke a divorce. If you were unaware of the previous divorce proceeding and did not receive notice as a result of some fraud or deception by your ex-husband, you could possibly file a bill of review.
Disparity in income standing alone is not a sufficient basis for an award... View More
How do I answer this question, knowing fully well that I received a citation/ticket for a handicap space parking violation last year, and a fine of $500 was paid. ? - Have you EVER been arrested, cited, detained, or confined by any law enforcement officer, military official (in the U.S. or... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
Based on the information provided, it does not appear that a parking ticket would require you to answer "Yes" to this question on the N-400 naturalization application.
The question is specifically asking about arrests, citations, detentions, or confinement related to crimes or... View More
I wrote to Insperity Holdings about my late husband's estate and and investment account, since Insperity Holdings is the HR company for the company my husband worked for. I wrote another important person high up in the company, never have heard a word from either of them. Aren't they... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
First and foremost, file an application to probate your late husband's Will or his estate if he didn't have a Will at the time of his death.
If you are appointed as the personal representative of your deceased husband's estate (either as the executrix of his Will or as the... View More
I wrote to Insperity Holdings about my late husband's estate and and investment account, since Insperity Holdings is the HR company for the company my husband worked for. I wrote another important person high up in the company, never have heard a word from either of them. Aren't they... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
Without knowing the situation, it is possible the accounts had a Beneficiary designation on there that was NOT you.
If the money went to someone else, you have no right to know about this, as you are not the beneficiary.
If the accounts had no beneficiary, then you should go through... View More
I'm setting up a living revokable trust for me and my sister - we are grantors and will be trustees (beneficiary will be a relative upon our death). The only assets funding the trust are 2 real properties (no mortgage/liens) and a few mineral rights (100% owned). Currently, 2 of the minerals... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
It is unclear what you mean with "separate account." For a trust to be property funded (i.e. all assets are moved into the trust name), a trust will need to have a bank account in the trust name.
So presuming you mean "separate account" from your "personal... View More
My husband (a manager in a store on salary) was permanently transferred to a different store to cover the position of a higher manager who had also been transferred. When he asked for a raise or at least a change of title to a higher role he was refused. So now they have 2 persons with a same title... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
Yes, he can legally tell his employer that he will need a promotion to the higher position and a larger salary due to his transfer to a different location and greater responsibilities. If his employer refuses, he can legally quit his job. In the current labor market, his employer has little... View More
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