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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Director read private messages between 2 people on IG then showed them to several people. Is this legal

Had direct messages to one person hacked into by my director then shown to at least 4 people then wrote letter to a group saying we were harassing bullying, a threat to disabled and minors and dangerous.

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answered on Sep 16, 2024

It depends how the director gained access to the messages. You should definitely report the "hacking" to Instagram.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: As a green card holder, if my re-entry permit application is rejected, what options do I have to address the issue?

I am a green card holder and applied for a re-entry permit on October 31, 2023, to care for my 75-year-old mother and settle an inheritance property. I provided fingerprints on November 30, 2023, and left the USA on December 26, 2023. The status online shows "Case Was Updated To Show... View More

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answered on Sep 15, 2024

If your re-entry permit application is rejected, you still have several options to address the situation. First, carefully review the rejection notice to understand the specific reasons for the denial. This will help you identify any missing documents, errors, or issues that need to be resolved. In... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: Can our non profit organization host “Next Gen” events for young professionals (2Os 30s 40s) is this age discrimination?

A few older people are claiming this is age discrimination. While We have not turned anyone away, we have explained that the event is targeted to young professionals and offer other networking activities for all.

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

It's understandable that you want to create events tailored to young professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Targeting a specific age group for networking purposes isn't inherently age discrimination, especially if the intent is to provide opportunities for a demographic that might be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: How can A H4 EAD opt for an S corp Taxation of their LLC? Does submitting 2553 will help

As a H4 EAD, I would like my LLC to be opted for S Corporation taxation. I am planning to file 2553 , does this do the required ?

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

To have your LLC taxed as an S Corporation, filing Form 2553 with the IRS is the correct step. This form allows an LLC to elect S Corp status, which can offer tax advantages, such as potentially reducing self-employment taxes by paying yourself a reasonable salary and distributing the rest as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for Texas on
Q: I'm a veteran, the VA, put a fiduciary over my monthly check, can't contact her, what type of lawyer do I need
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answered on Sep 13, 2024

You need an attorney experienced in handling fiduciary and veterans' affairs. Specifically, someone familiar with cases involving the Veterans Administration (VA) can help you understand your rights and the fiduciary process. They can also assist you in regaining control of your benefits if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: If an asylum case has been referred to court,Can the case be adjusted to business if they own one?

My asylum case has been referred to court, meanwhile if i buy business can i get my case adjusted? Will it be beneficial? Would i be able to get green card sooner??

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answered on Sep 13, 2024

If your asylum case has been referred to immigration court, adjusting to a business-based immigration status could be difficult. Owning a business alone does not automatically qualify you for a green card. There are specific visa categories for investors, such as the E-2 or EB-5, which require... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Social Security for Texas on
Q: Why are my son's doctors withholding his medical records? I need them to obtain his Social Security Number

Why won't my son's doctors provide his records? The SSA keeps directing me to request them, but the doctors are refusing

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

It’s frustrating to feel stuck between different offices when all you want is to take care of your son’s needs. Doctors typically cannot refuse to provide medical records without a valid reason. They are required by law to give access unless there are specific legal, privacy, or safety... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: An officer called my dying child a freaking dumb dumb on body cam. I made a police complaint but nothing came of it.

He died in a marked crosswalk at 1:32 pm. Driver was not charged or ticketed at all. Needed to be wearing corrective lenses but wasn’t. No sobriety test. Multiple officers asking if he was black. He was Mexican. Why would that matter. Woman checking sobriety only looks at her pupils but wore... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

I'm deeply sorry to hear about your loss. The conduct of the officer and the handling of your child's case seem to raise serious concerns about professionalism and proper procedures. When an officer makes an inappropriate remark or fails to conduct a proper investigation, it can feel like... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Banking for Texas on
Q: Ck is payable to John Doe Revocable Trust, John Doe Trustee, can John Doe endorse it and dep it into his personal acct?

Would the answer to the question be different if it were Irrevocable Trust?

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

The check should be deposited in an account titled to the trust. To deposit the check to the trustee’s personal account would be a breach of fiduciary duty to the creditors and benefit the trust. The answer is the same whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: Hello I was accuse of felony 3 , and I am innocent the Harry's County I want to do a public trial because

They have done so much injustice in my case

18692040 Harry's county district

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and wronged by the accusations against you in Harris County. Being accused of a felony, especially when you believe you are innocent, is a serious matter and can be overwhelming. You have the right to a fair and public trial, and pursuing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I just asked a question on texas acs and im sorry but asking me what i & everyone who lives on my property identify as

and everyones mental status and our opinion as to wether or not this person could work if they were offered a job last week or anything about a military career if they have one or how many minutes it took them to get home from work last week or how much their mortgage is and how we heat and cool... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

It sounds like you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the amount of personal information the Texas ACS (American Community Survey) is asking for. It’s completely understandable to feel uncomfortable sharing details about your identity, household members, mental health, work commute,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: went on disability for an injury, and now have to wear a brace and employer will not let me return to work with brace

employer asked me have doctor send over restrictions, employer asked me to modify restrictions to meet their requirements, which I did, and then said I still cant wear my brace that I have to wear.

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

It sounds like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your return to work. If you have a documented medical need to wear the brace and your doctor has provided restrictions, your employer is generally required to make reasonable accommodations for you under the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: can I apply i485 and i131 together in the same envelope? im an asylee. uscis website you can not but I'm confused
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answered on Sep 11, 2024

Yes, you can file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) together in the same envelope as an asylee. When you file these forms concurrently, it can help streamline the process since both are part of your adjustment... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: I live in texas & got an acs letter from census what r my rights not to b forced to answer personal intrusive questions?
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answered on Sep 10, 2024

18 U.S.C. sec 3571 and 3559 require you to answer all questions. Fortunately, the ACS does not ask personal intrusive questions. It's pretty much demographics, questions about housing, education, health insurance. Run-of-the-mill stuff.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Texas on
Q: Hi, I own a CELLAIRIS franchise in Texas, Can I file a lawsuit against company for forcing me to buy products?

company is forcing me to buy products regardless of no sale, no choices available, and high cost.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 10, 2024

Unless you have entered into a contract that requires you to buy its products, just don't buy them.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Texas on
Q: My ex husband's lawyer has said she no longer will represent him and has submitted paperwork to that effect. He has sign

He has signed but the judge is sitting on the docs. These docs are our final child support orders. Is there any way to expedite the process? Thus has been dragging on for 13 months.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 10, 2024

Yes, your lawyer can file a motion to enter and set it for hearing.

2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: Where can I get a "Waiver and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration" form or does it need to be constructed
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answered on Sep 10, 2024

The lawyer handling the probate matter should be able to draft this for you. If you do not want to contact them, look at the Texas Estate Code, to see what elements are required for the waiver. Texas does not mandate the use of a specific form. As long as all elements are represented the waiver... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: where is find a probate
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answered on Sep 10, 2024

I am going to presume you want to look up a probate matter. The best way to do this is to go to the probate or county court records of the county where Decedent resided at the time of their death, and start looking in those records. Most counties in Texas have their records online, some counties do... View More

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Q: Where do I get a Muniment of Title application for Dallas County please?
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answered on Sep 10, 2024

You should contact a Probate lawyer who works in Dallas County. They can draft the Application for you, as well as all the other documents you need in such a probate matter.

2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Texas on
Q: I have a probate case. I need a lawyer to file paperwork for me since I am not a resident in Texas but the executor to

I have copies of checks, Facebook messages, a copy of the estate showing that 5 people conspired to ensure the estate did not go to who it was supposed to. There 4 are a lot of factors in this case and I have been dealing with it for 4 years.

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answered on Sep 10, 2024

I would recommend you start looking for a lawyer in the county where the probate case is pending (or the county where Decedent had his/her residence at time of death). A lot of your question (if there is one), depends on whether there is a will, maybe a trust, or just nothing at all. The second... View More

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