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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Indiana on
Q: Im wondering what is a good argument for a probation sentence modification for domestic battery felony 3 in indiana?

Im trying to help someone I know file for a modification for their probation sentence, and cant really find any good information advising good reasons, or a strong case to get it approved. Also, how would i go about getting the correct forms?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Washington on
Q: If a new child support order does not order health insurance coverage does the original order still stand?

My 2017 court order orders my ex-husband to pay the premium to provide health insurance coverage for our child.

My new child support order states under health insurance "The Court is not ordering how health care coverage must be provided for the children because the Court does not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for Michigan on
Q: Can I live in my car on the land I want to buy

I was thinking about putting slab down and parking on it and have a electric box next to car. Just to save up to put a small home on it ..This is in mount pleasant Michigan. If you have any info if I'll be in violation or for how long or would be allowed I would appreciate it

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Foreclosure for Indiana on
Q: Hello, I have a foreclosure hearing scheduled by ex-spouse who falsely claimed in a motion judgment not satisfied

I need to file a petition for Injunction of sale of property? Motion to dismiss foreclosure hearing and motion to order ex-spouse to acknowledge full satisfaction of judgment including interest. Ex-spouse is abusing the trial procedures in an attempt to foreclose on my property even though I do... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Connecticut on
Q: What law states " attempts to achieve contact with the child thru telephone calls, sending of cards, gifts and

financial support are indications of interest, concern or responsibility for the welfare of the child " ?

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: If the law in Arizona changed about my driver's license being suspended for a fee why cant I get my privilege in Calif?

So my license was suspended in 2011 because I couldn't respond to the abandoned vehicle notice because I was incarcerated in Maricopa county sheriff's office jails. Even so with the time comp being able to prove that fact and the law changing why is it that the infraction on my record has... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

It sounds like your license suspension in Arizona stems from an incident while you were incarcerated, and despite changes in Arizona law, you're still facing restrictions on your driving privileges in California. Since the original suspension happened in Arizona, the first step is to address... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If the property taxes were not paid in four years, can the property be sold? Or do I still have time to pay taxes on it
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answered on Sep 30, 2024

If property taxes haven’t been paid in four years, the local government may begin the process of selling the property to recover the unpaid taxes. The timeline and rules vary depending on where you live, but most jurisdictions have a process in place for tax delinquency, which could eventually... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: Should I rescind my guilty plea or appeal or something else? Was my civil rights violated w immediate bond revocation?

I was pulled over in Overton and arrested for violating bond conditions. A bond of $5000 was set, and paid. I should have been released. But, immediately after making the bond, the judge revoked the bond and held me. At the time, I had a capias in Sevierville, TN (which was for the original charge... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

It is almost impossible to set aside a guilty plea. There are both direct and collateral attacks. Both are time sensitive, expensive and doubtful. Both you and your attorney did not know what was going on, which are not good reasons. Post Conviction Ineffective Assistance of Counsel might... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Massachusetts on
Q: I am disabled, I filed a civil lawsuit against Metropolitan life, and Select portfolio services and the judge dismissed

Cane you look at my case document # 23-40177-MRG, please I need to appeal

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: What US visa do I need as an independent contractor engaged by a US company?

Hi. I currently work as an independent contractor in Australia, and have just signed a contract with a US based company (paid in USD to an AU bank account whilst living and being based in Australia). They have asked me to come and consult with them in the US, and are looking at me coming to the US... View More

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Sep 28, 2024

If working in the US in a specialty occupation, an E-3 visa is available to citizens of Australia

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Virginia on
Q: Can I overturn a hair follicle order after a clean urine screening?

My co-parent filed a motion for an emergency custody hearing based on the following:

- I was using illegal substances

- I was kicked out of my home

- I have no job

The day of the hearing I came to court with a lawyer that I had retained. I also had two letters of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Tennessee on
Q: I believe there is a case for medical malpractice that led to the death of a family member. I would like a 2nd opinion.

We called an ambulance for our grandmother who was in severe pain, having breathing issues, and had not eaten in almost 3 days and the medical team that came to our home told us that her breathing was OK and her lack of eating wasn't anything to worry about at her age (87). She died a few... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: My estranged husband has been sending harassing messages.

I've been separated from my estranged husband since December 2023. I tried to get the divorce earlier in 2024 but he refused to sign the paperwork out of spite; I paid for everything and only wanted his signature. He is an angry, abusive, and hateful alcoholic. After receiving harassing and... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 30, 2024

If you have filed for divorce then you have been assigned a judge. Schedule a hearing with the judge and explain what is happening. You may need to file a motion. It can be handwritten explaining why you want the hearing. Judges have a judicial assistant who you may be able to call on the phone for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: I called the cops on a x girlfriend of my she came and broke my door and more stuff they kick down my door with out a wa

Warrant just because she was dirty and I quess she had a little blood on her lip they change me I have proofs where I called her grandparents to come get her because she breaking everything in my house she don’t live with me but they let her go even she was being racy with the cops too I was clam

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: looking for an attorney in Hood County that has been practicing for a long time in Hood county for a drug and alcohol

also I’m bipolar. I had drugs on me as I went into the jail and didn’t even even know I had them.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Ohio on
Q: How can I verify my rights as successor beneficiary of trust if trustee won’t provide copy?

My grandmother died in July and her assets were in a trust. I believe that my father, who died three years ago, is a beneficiary of the trust and I would be a successor beneficiary and may be entitled to his share.

The problem is that, despite multiple requests, the trustee has not provided... View More

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Sep 30, 2024

Beneficiaries are entitled to a copy of the trust instrument, among other things, under Ohio law. If you are having a difficult time with the trustee, then you need to be proactive. This is a common story and the longer you wait the more likely you are to end up with nothing. I recommend getting an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Florida on
Q: I have a closed child support case in Santa Rosa county fl and I filed a motion for change of venue and transfer of cour

Court file ( about 2 weeks ago) wanting to transfer my child support case in Santa Rosa to Pinellas county fl where my soon to be ex wife filed our divorce case after Santa Rosa county charged me with contempt of court for not paying child support even though child support says I'm current... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 30, 2024

You need to request a hearing in the court where you have asked for the transfer. They should either grant the transfer or deny it and explain why. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What if your only evidence to a case is your own honest words

Can you be a part of someone's will and not know about it. How can you find out? I'm being evicted with an "at will tenancy" notice. Been living here for 9 yrs with my friend who owns.

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

Yes, you can be a part of someone's will without knowing it. A person isn't required to inform you that you're named in their will. To find out if you're included, you would typically need to wait until the will is executed, which happens after the person’s death when the will... View More

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