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I was hired 3 separate times by 1 client. The 3rd job was taking longer than expected due to other jobs and the client went to social media and wrote bad reviews on every site possible. The clients father contacted me and agreed that she would remove the reviews if I came back and finished the... View More 
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Yes, unless you have a 3 member LLC, this person is going to sue you personally because to be a legitimate LLC in New Jersey, you must have 3 members and file the right corporate formalities, otherwise, an LLC is not worth the paper it is printed on. She is probably also suing you based on the NJ... View More
We prevailed as plaintiff in superior court, and are now respondents in court of appeals. Case not been briefed yet, but recently we had to file motion for sanctions against the appellants. Hard call because we know appellate courts are not crazy about such motions (or about pro se litigants...),... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
It sounds like you're in a challenging situation, especially with the complexities of appellate court procedures and the new developments in your case. Filing a motion for sanctions is always a sensitive step, and appellate courts do tend to approach them cautiously, as you've noted.... View More
My ex and I created a shared parenting plan last year. Part of this said we would only communicate through the OFW app on the phone unless it was an emergency. Since then we have determined that the app is unreliable and have just been texting or giving phone calls for most situations. We have both... View More
Performed a wheelie on a public road while in view of an unmarked/undercover cop. Received a court summons for “reckless driving” this is a first time offense for me
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
You're most likely looking at a monetary fine with suspended jail time (meaning as long as you pay your fine and don't get in more trouble you won't have to serve any jail time).
States he would like to order a autopsy because of my boyfriends age and being so unexpected I agreed that I wanted one as well. I went to the funeral home and was picking up his remains and death certificate and I asked about the autopsy report and they informed me that one was not performed.
Car which which is my mother‘s car and my family has been trying to get rid of me since my fiancé died and I’ve been staying at my grandmother‘s house. It was not my marijuana and I don’t smoke. I took a blood test and my medication’s are fine. I’ve been on them for a while, I just got... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
You should never give a blood test. Any chemicals in your system will be used as evidence of influenced driving. Hire a competent attorney, and quit thinking your prescriptions are legal for driving.
Bylaws state a vote of confirmation for hiring a paid "officer" requires 75% approval of general membership but doesn't state when/ how to have a vote.
Bylaw on meeting has instructions on how to call a meeting but not specifically for paid officer votes of confirmation.... View More
I cannot claim asylum because my parents are watching over me, I am threatened by the government and my mother by saying If I go back to the airport, I will be in a psychiatric hospital despite I don't have a mental illness which the police don't believe because she has official... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult and dangerous situation, and your safety is important. While contacting another government to deport you might not be a typical solution, there could be options through foreign embassies or consulates in your country. They may provide assistance if you fear... View More
My son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name. I would like to know if I can pay an attorney to find information on the settlement and verify that it was... View More
My wife and I went to an attorney to have a LW&T done.
The attorney did the will in 2003 and filed the POA with the Suffolk County Clerk's office in Riverhead, NY.
Today we spoke to a new lawyer about doing a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust and he said that we didn't need to have this done.
May release him on a surety bond? This is in the Commonwealth of ky. It's his first offense. They have it as a class d felony.
answered on Sep 30, 2024
You should consult with an attorney and see if a federal issue is present in your case. Otherwise - and realistically - it is unlikely any court will overturn this decision.
May release him on a surety bond? This is in the Commonwealth of ky. It's his first offense. They have it as a class d felony.
Hello my son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name. I would like to know if I can pay an attorney to find information on the settlement and verify that... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2024
Yes,. You can do that and more. If the father owes money you can file a contempt/collection case and if you know the source of the settlement and/or the attorney who procured it for him you can issue a subpoena directly to them. If you don't know you can issue written questions to the... View More
(continued from above) ...on-file all evidence (bodycams, witness statements/police report, sworn accusation, etc) until the SECOND ANNIVERSARY AFTER DATE OF ARREST (or longer)? Basically...as a pro se defendant who won, as I take my time finding an ATTORNEY WHO CAN SUE THE CITY & D.A. IN... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
In Texas, evidence retention laws vary depending on the type of case and the governing statutes. However, even if a case is dismissed due to Brady violations, the obligation to preserve evidence may still apply, especially if there is a potential civil case or ongoing legal dispute. The... View More
I was bedridden for 5 days and will be scarred for life. The pain was like nothing I’ve experienced. I had to cancel a trip for the next day. Took my skin in seconds which means it was at least 200 degrees. All the container had was a piece of tape that said hot. This was not “hot” it was boiling
I had an investigation with DCF and they wanted us to have a "voluntary" case plan with family integrity. Now they are making me put my child in daycare, but we can't afford this and pay our bills. Since they are making this a stipulation, do they have to pay for it?
I got emergency surgery. My right leg is still numb. I can't back to work.
answered on Sep 27, 2024
In California, to sue for medical malpractice, you must prove that the healthcare provider was negligent, meaning they failed to meet the standard of care. In your case, you would need to demonstrate that the provider had a duty of care, breached that duty (such as through improper administration... View More
I was involved in a car accident over a year ago where neither party was apparently injured with very minimal damage. I was clearly at fault but the opposing party even refused to get police involved and said it would be best to handle it ourselves. We exchanged insurance information and today (a... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
They can still sue without the report. Their case would probably be stronger with a report. At any rate, don't dwell on that point - it's just one of the details of the case that will be sorted out. Notify your insurance carrier without further delay if you haven't already done so.... View More
Can the state turn a right guaranteed by the bill of rights into a privilege ?
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Yes, UCC 1-308 applies in Indiana, just like it does in all U.S. states, as it is part of the Uniform Commercial Code adopted nationwide. It allows individuals to reserve their rights under the law without losing them by signing a contract or agreement. This provision is often invoked in cases... View More
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