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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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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: Can I make Kia reimburse me?

I was part of the class action lawsuit/settlement agreement with KIA motors. The settlement stated that if certain models met all the qualifications, that our engines could be replaced for free. My car met those qualifications after a catastrophic engine failure 30 miles after purchasing the car.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for California on
Q: Single mother trying to co-parent with the father but he refuses to pay child support what is the California law

I am the mother of a child that was born September 23rd 2024 I'm trying to co-parent with the father of the child refuses to pay child support. I allow him to come to my house everyday to see his son but my own mother has to provide for our son because the father will not help with his... View More

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Sep 28, 2024

Contact your local Child Support Services and request they assist you with obtaining child support orders. https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Child-Support-Services

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Constitutional Law on
Q: will I find help with you with court after a Hearing Monday regarding keeping chickens in Park, KS?

January 2023: After presenting petition to amend ordinance against chickens in city of Park, Gove county, Kansas was turned down, I formally requested ordinance barring chickens to discover no ordinance existed in city records. 2012-2023: residents requesting permission for backyard chickens have... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving city ordinances and how they’ve been enforced or misrepresented over time. One key point to consider is whether the city can enforce the new ordinance against you, given that you placed your chickens in the pasture with city... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: how do i drop charges?

i am the complaining witness, and pressed charges against someone while severely intoxicated. i do not remember the events as they correctly happened though i told the police officer who originally took my statement i believed i was put in a chokehold. but i want to take it back and they told me if... View More

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

Theoretically, you can submit an affidavit of non-prosecution to the district attorney prosecuting your case. In cases involving domestic violence, that does not always work because the victim and perpetrator typically know one another and may be in a relationship. That raises a concern that the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: If my roommates moved out are they allowed to install cameras in a room that's occupied by someone else now?

So I had roommates along with my fiancee we all signed a lease. The roommates ( Candace and Justin) moved out not even a month into the lease so they no longer reside here but still come and go since they are on the lease still but I am trying to get them off of it. They want to install cameras in... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: My dad is in jail for a probation/cc violation he's been in there since the end of July, he denied the vop and they set

A vop evidentiary hearing and rescheduled it twice now. How long can they hold him in jail without actually charging or convicted him of the violations. And they have charges on his score sheet that aren't his, my father hasn't been in trouble in 36 years besides a traffic ticket.... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

It sounds like your issue is very fact-specific, and I would encourage you to engage with a criminal defense attorney to dig in and figure it out.

Generally, a conviction comes with a confinement sentence that is suspended (probation). Think, for a misdemeanor, one year in jail, suspended,...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, possession of an incendiary explosive and possession of drug

possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, possession of an incendiary explosive and possession of drug paraphnilia

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