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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: Can I apply to the United States of America as a transgender person from Pakistan
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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Yes, you can apply to the United States as a transgender person from Pakistan. U.S. immigration law allows for asylum claims based on gender identity, including transgender status, if you can demonstrate persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in your home country due to your identity.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Illinois on
Q: Can I get a injunction against animal control. They wanna impound my dog. He has not hurt anyone. She threatened warrant

He ran outta the yard and barked at a neighbor. He was photographed chasing a ball off leash. The animal control officer is related to the women he barked at.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: Can my boyfriend file for a partition action would be possible to remove his violent brother off the deed of the house?

My boyfriend is seeking a partition action, preferably by appraisal instead of sale to remove his brother he co-owns the house with off the deed so that he can live safely. His brother would never agree to sell the house, move out or do a quitclaim, so my boyfriend is seeking a partition action to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: i bought a vehicle the original owners got a lost title before i could put itin my name, how do i get a title in my name

i bought the car my exgirlfriend got a duplicate or lost title while i was in jail. i have the orginal where she sold it to me and bill of sale. how doi get the title in my name? i went to register it and found out she had done this

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Hampshire on
Q: : stone wall boundry marker between my property and neighbor was removed with out permission or me knowing. what can do
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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Survey your property and place new monuments at the corners.

Q: I’m facing some human rights issues

By certain parties in law in lieu

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

If you are facing human rights issues, it's important to first gather any evidence or documentation related to the situation. Keep a detailed record of events, including dates, times, and any communications or interactions that might help your case. This information can be crucial in any legal... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Identity Theft for Pennsylvania on
Q: Merchant charged my card more than the agreed amount. What can I do to get my money back?

I live in Pennsylvania. We were planning a trip to North Carolina for rockhounding. I contacted a merchant, in North Carolina, by phone to make reservations for two for a mine tour. The lady said they require a $25.00 deposit. I supplied my debit card info for the amount of the deposit. The tour... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: I have a 2018 ford ecosport I had it in the shop for 8 months due to a recall should we still of made payments

Clay maxey in harrison arkansas would not give us a rental car to drive and we still made payments on it and had insurance and it was not driveable I was wo during what we should do

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: I fell behind on paying a credit union called Financial Partners. They had a lawyer summon me and never showed up.

Now they are going to levy me and garnish my wages

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

If Financial Partners Credit Union summoned you but didn't show up, it’s important to check the status of the case. The court may have dismissed the case or rescheduled it, so you should verify what actions were taken. Reach out to the court directly to confirm what happened at the hearing.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: What if the IRS determines I'm an employee through the Form SS-8?

What if the IRS determines I'm an employee through the Form SS-8?

What is the next step I can take to remedy the financial costs incurred by me. The letter I received didn't state next step I need to take.

I was misclassified 2021-2024 and was wrongfully terminated when I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: Is it legal to smuggle legal substances into a rehab that prohibits certain items? Kratom, alcohol, phenibut... ECT?

Substances federally and state legal. *Smuggling in for someone*

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Sep 29, 2024

Rehab facilities are typically private entities and what you can bring in is a matter of contract and following the facility’s rules. That would be strictly a civil matter. State and federal facilities may of statutory and regulatory rules in place, intentional violation of which could perhaps be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Education Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Hello I signed a ISA for a coding school and on the contract in the disclaimer it says it is not a credit or loan

But according to the to the The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education it is in fact a private education loan are these grounds for Misrepresentation? I signed the contract because they kept sayin it is not a loan

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon
answered on Sep 30, 2024

My immediate advice to you is to never sign any agreement/contract unless you fully understand what it is that you are signing. A general rule of law is that ignorance of the law does not exempt you from it's compliance; and contracts are considered law between the subscribing parties.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Texas on
Q: Received a 4,000.00 bill from doctors office 3 years after surgery. Never got a call, statement during the three years.

The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 30, 2024

Sounds like they have been very passive in collecting this outstanding bill. It is typical for many service providers to decline to perform new services when they have not been paid for past services. Nobody likes to work for free. If you can pay this outstanding bill, you should. If you are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Pennsylvania on
Q: With divorce filed for years, but not decreed, will new separate income stream and assets be safe?

I the Plaintiff filed for divorce in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. It has been at least 2 years since and is still pending. It is possible the defendant may reconsider. Although, I have not received a divorce decree, if I take on a new income stream endeavor and gain wealth and assets, will that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: if the lawyer mislead the judge in the courts and I proved their was a misunderstanding but the judge disregards

I have proof the petitioner was untruthful but judge said he already made his findings and was not going to change it

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

It can be frustrating when you feel that the judge has ignored important evidence or overlooked a misunderstanding. In your case, it sounds like you believe the lawyer misled the court, and despite presenting proof, the judge chose not to reconsider the findings. Judges have broad discretion in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: what are the laws on firing someone for FMLA and if you walk off a job claiming you need FMLA because you’re high blood

And also the equal pay act. I have some questions on that.

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