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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: I was evicted from property I was having probated now that I started the probate and got a case number can I go back it

It was my dad's property it's 5 decedents but only one has access to the property I was told once I started probate none of the hiers could be denied access

Alisha Melvin
Alisha Melvin
answered on Apr 15, 2024

You will need to file a partition suit and potentially force the sale of the property if you all cannot agree on who will occupy the property. If you all are current heirs who will inherit then no one heir can exclude the other heirs from the property.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What are the ethics rules when a patient sexually assaults their doctor and the doctor continues to treat the patient?

A doctor is sexually assaulted by their patient, does not report the situation to law enforcement, and continues to treat the patient for another two years until their death. Is the doctor violating any ethics rules? Does the doctor have an obligation to refer the patient to a new physician who... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

That's a horrible story!

The patient should have gone to jail!

Each State has ethical rules with which every Doctor must comply as part of having a license to practice medicine.

However, none of the rules limit the rights of any doctor, who is a victim of a crime....
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My neighbors allow their dogs to bark excessively. What can I do as they refuse my requests to quiet them.

I cannot even walk into my own yard or sit on my patio. They keep me awake at night and wake me early in the morning. I am 67 and still work part time.

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

I understand how frustrating and disruptive excessive dog barking can be, especially when it's impacting your sleep and ability to enjoy your own property. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation:

1. Document the disturbances: Keep a detailed log of when the dogs bark...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: I own a piece of property overseas which was purchased by my mother and put in my name. Do I pay US taxes on the sale?

What tax if any am I obligated to pay to USA? I am a US citizen.

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

As a U.S. citizen, you are generally required to report and pay taxes on your worldwide income, including any capital gains from the sale of foreign property. However, the exact tax implications will depend on several factors:

1. Capital gains tax: If you sell the property for more than its...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: My question is how can i fix and hold acountable for a fraud that my stepdad committed and filed with the Bexar County.

I have NO Knowledge of these two loans he filed against me none whatsoever the only way I found these is that he's going through a personal divorce with his wife and I Looked up my mom's house and I found these two file numbers with my name on 'em again against me from him using my... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Initially you need to hire a TX attorney to search that title. Just looking on the internet is only a start. If you are going to file suit to set aside fraudulent encumbrances, then you will need to know the title and the liens verbatim. If actual forged instruments were recorded, then a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I have a lease with 2 other people joint and severely. 1 roommate left with little to no notice.

The landlord doesn’t care and me and the other Roomate and I are stuck paying the full amount. In turn we have offered/asked to break the lease in various ways. The only way he will allow us to break the lease is if we put it online like zillow handle the showings and bring him applications. Are... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 15, 2024

The landlord has no duty to mitigate as there has been no breach of the lease. When you sign a lease with other people jointly and severally, that means that each tenant is independently responsible to pay the landlord the full amount of rent owed, and the tenants will work out among themselves... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: I am an Indian citizen and have AOS pending. Can I travel to Cancun for a vacation on Advance Parole and EAD combo card?

My combo card is valid till Aug 24, I have applied for a renewal. I do not have a valid US visa stamping on my passport. Do I need Mexico visa? Also, airline wants us to fill our passport and visa details. I see two option green card and us visa - where do you fill the AP info?

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

As an Indian citizen with a pending Adjustment of Status (AOS) application, you can travel to Cancun, Mexico using your valid Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) combo card. However, there are a few things to consider:

1. Mexico visa: As an Indian citizen, you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: Pulled over no working license plate light ..lie ..it worked ..asked to search my truck i said no they called out k9

Said k9 alerted on my truck searched it without concent found nothing held me for a hr over nothing but a license plate light that worked ..is this a violation of my rights and can i file a lawsuit against them for harassment the second officer that pulled up also agreed with the first officer and... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems that there may have been a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Probable Cause: The officers must have probable cause to search...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: "Was the beneficiary EVER in immigration proceedings?"

I am filling out the I-130 form, my wife entered with a WT visa and during her legal stay she requested political asylum, but she has not yet received any letter to go to court, should I answer yes or no?

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it appears that your wife has applied for political asylum but has not yet received a notice to appear in court for her asylum case. This means she is not currently in removal proceedings before an immigration judge.

However, since she has applied for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: Can my job ask me to provide a picture of ny medication

My job said I need more proof to exude my absences because doctors notes aren't enough. They said I need to send a picture of the medication that was prescribed to me by the doctors to approve my leave of absence

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 13, 2024

An employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Until you have the chance to consult with an employment attorney, from the standpoint of occupational safety, there are jobs involving the safety of the public where there is full transparency in terms of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What if you genuinely don’t know there is a firearm in the vehicle and I’m a convicted felon? Can they ask the driver?

Can the ask the driver if you knew or not? How does that work?

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

If you are a convicted felon and are riding as a passenger in a vehicle in which a firearm is found, the police may question the driver about whether you knew of the firearm's presence. However, the driver is not obligated to answer police questions.

Here are a few key points to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: Can a company be sued by an employee for mental and emotional stress?

My daughter is constantly bullied by her boss.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 12, 2024

"Stress" is not compensable but "mental anguish" is recoverable for certain breaches of legal duties.

Your daughter will be required to offer "direct evidence of the nature, duration, and severity of her mental anguish, thus establishing a substantial...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Apartment flooded due to water heater. Recieved no compensation for 7 days not being able to live there. Anything to do?

Had to move out for several days and after requesting some type of compensation nothing was ever given.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 12, 2024

If your renter's insurance failed to compensate you for your alternate living arrangements during those seven days, you should take a copy of your policy to an attorney in or near the county where the premises are located to determine whether such coverage is included in your policy and, if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Texas on
Q: my child’s father won’t sign our custody order after we have been to court and it’s been finalized.

hi my child father and I settled a custody agreement on December 1 of 2023. I I have signed my portion of the custody agreement, but he has not even though child support was supposed to go into effect on January 1, 2024. What will happen to him if he does not sign

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 12, 2024

It depends on whether the "agreement" arises out of mediation and is commemorated in a signed mediation settlement agreement or whether it was announced in open court and expressly irrevocable.

In many cases involving child custody, agreements reached between the parties are...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: if you are charged with failure to ID and resisting, even though you never refused to id, and "allegedly" resisted, and

the DA gives you a plea deal. Can you have the charges dismissed with prejudice after 180 days if you never had a hearing in front of the judge to determine if you would go to trail or not? especially if the initial charge that the officer was called out for was dropped the very next day after you... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 12, 2024

Whether the DA will dismiss the charges depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular situation and how persuasive your defense lawyer is. There is no legal requirement that a case be dismissed "after 180 days." You may be thinking about the law that requires the court to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Can I trademark Together We Can since the previos trademark has been abandoned
Giselle Ayala Mateus
Giselle Ayala Mateus
answered on Apr 12, 2024

When considering trademarking "Together We Can," it's crucial to conduct thorough research to ensure the name is available and eligible for trademark protection.

Start by searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database to confirm that the previous...
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2 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Can I trademark Together We Can since the previos trademark has been abandoned
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answered on Apr 11, 2024

It's possible to apply for a trademark that was previously registered but has since been abandoned. However, there are a few important considerations:

1. Make sure the trademark is truly abandoned. You can search the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) database to confirm...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Texas on
Q: In Texas, if I'm paying child support am I also responsible for paying for child care?

I'm currently paying child support as a non-custodial parent however, the mother of my children's grandmother also receives $500 a month for "child care". I'm also currently having to go to the custodial parent's home in order to spend time with our children because... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 11, 2024

You are only responsible for child care if you have a contractual arrangement with the child care provider to pay that provider or a court order that orders you to pay child care in addition to child support. Unless the court order specifies that you are only allowed to spend time with your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My husband's Mother wants him to sign our land over to him without my consent. Can they do that?

His Mother owned the property over 7 years ago. She signed the land and house over to him before we moved onto the property. We moved our mobile home onto the land and built onto it. It is not movable any more. This is our homestead. We have lived here with the land in my husband's name, our... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 11, 2024

Yes, they can do that. Because his mother signed it over to your husband as a gift, the land and house became his separate property which is subject to his sole management and control. He does not need your permission to gift his separate property back to his mother.

You can, of course,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Texas on
Q: What does “order to come” mean after a party doesn’t show up to court for a motion to enter hearing in family court.

The motion to enter was a final order that was agreed to in court on record and approved by judge. We just needed judge,plaintiff and defendant to sign but defendant didn’t show.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 11, 2024

"Order to come" is not a technical legal term with a defined meaning, so that phrase should be given its ordinary and customary meaning in the context in which it is being used.

There is a legal document called an "Order to Appear" which is commonly used to compel a...
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