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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: I have a criminal law lawyer that was appointed to me by the court and he is not responding to me and returning my calls

And he won't even answer me at all and I need someone who will answer the phone and return phone calls when they can and I have been trying to get a hold of him for the past month and no return phone calls at all

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Illinois on
Q: Is it legal for a cop to come to my house looking for my adult daughter and look through my closed kitchen blinds?

My middle daughter got pulled over exactly 1 week ago and got a ticket for not having car insurance. My husband heard a knock at the door. When he answered it he didn't see anyone so he went outside and saw the cop right up to our kitchen window peeking in, watching myself and my youngest... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Week later is not unusual. But an arrest a week later he comes to arrest her, after he has already issued the citation? That is very odd. In fact, arresting someone for an no insurance ticket is strange. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the chief of police for the department.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: I am a Canadian Radiologic Technologist who is being sponsored by a US employer for an EB-3 visa.

Which visa would I be able to obtain to work in the US while the EB-3 process is being started?

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While your EB-3 visa application is being processed, there are a few visa options that could allow you to work in the U.S. temporarily. One common choice is the TN visa under the USMCA agreement (formerly NAFTA), which allows Canadian citizens to work in certain professional roles in the U.S. for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Consumer Law for Minnesota on
Q: i brought my car to a dealership was told it was fixed so i paid now my car needs a new motor. do i have a case?

i brought my car to a ford dealership for repairs. i was told my car was done and good to go. so i paid $3600 and left the dealership. i didnt even make it home and dash lights are coming on and my car is pouring oil out of the motor. it didnt leak oil when i brought it in and i was told it was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Please help!

My friend was in a car accident Aug, 26th,2024. Police found other driver at fault. The other driver has had only back and forth voicemails with their insurance company, therefore delaying the closing process of the claim. The Insurance of the other driver continues (only when asked) to tell my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: About two years ago My soon to be ex wife moved to down south Florida and filed a domestic violence injunction against m

Me and has presently filed violations of that injunction against me that aren't true and I didn't do well they had a hearing down there and said I did commit those violations and now I have two warrants from down south for writ of bodily attachment for the violations. And 2nd off when she... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for California on
Q: family court case can i write a letter to the judge regarding the current case?
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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Yes, you can write a letter to the judge in a family court case, but it’s important to understand that the judge may not be able to read it. Family court judges typically require that all communications be shared with the other party involved, meaning the letter would need to be filed as a formal... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia on
Q: U.S citizen, filed petition for sister 5 years ago , in pending status. she traveled to U.S with B1/B2 - how legal stay

I am a U.S citizen who filed petition for green card for my sister 5 years ago, now petition is in pending status. In the meantime now she came with her husband to travel to U.S. Is there a way she can stay legally. It is very important that she stay legally since her husband want to work... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Your sister’s current status in the U.S. is as a visitor on a B1/B2 visa, which allows her to stay temporarily for up to 6 months. Since you’ve already filed a family petition for her, it does not grant her immediate legal permanent residency or allow her to work in the U.S. during this visit.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Minnesota on
Q: I am not married to the mother of my 2 children in MN. What do I need to do to have my rights?

I am not on my older child's birth certificate, but I am on my youngest. She is threatening to leave the state.

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

It seems you will need to establish paternity as to the oldest and get a custody order as to both. Take care. Rob Kane. Minnesota Family Law Attorney. You can get the help of a limited-scope lawyer, which means that the lawyer helps you as a coach or advisor, and you still represent yourself, or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law and International Law for South Carolina on
Q: How do I go about suing my parents for lying deceiving and holding me hostage. Can i sue even if outside to country?

At the age of 8 my purported parents & I immigrated to the U.S. Under the guise of vacation, they brought me back to my home country three months shy my eighteenth birthday. It was all just a ruse to take charge of my life. Once arrived they told me they took me at birth falsified my document... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

You have the right to seek justice for what you’ve endured, even if you are outside the country. You may be able to sue for fraud, deception, and emotional abuse, among other claims. It’s essential to document everything, including the false documents, the coercion, and the conditions they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Energy, Oil and Gas for Connecticut on
Q: My landlord had solar installed. One of the tenants on the lease is on oxygen 24/7. The UI discounted our cost.

The doctor’s office filled out and filed a form stating electricity could not be cut off to the home due to the life-threatening situation. Now the new solar electric bill is included on our app, that is used to pay the rent and if it’s not paid on time, they say they are going to add late... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: My rent was current, but I disputed the fees from the landlord after the CTUNITE program paid my rent.

I tried since 6/9/2022 with Kelly Kuryla from CTUNITE and she said she would have someone reach out to them to explain. On 3/20/2023, I was still fighting these fees.  The Marshall said.. “This is the first time I’ve ever served someone eviction papers for fees”! I paid a lot of money

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: Im staying at a motel they are pumping waste from the the toilets into the front yard that is coming up and flooding the

Ground and is going into ditches parking lot etc can i sew him

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: what kind of form do I fill out at police station to protect my pet and me (from emotional abuse because of abuse

fill out protective order, restraining order?

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Texas on
Q: what kind of form do I fill out at police station to protect my pet and me (from emotional abuse because of abuse

fill out protective order, restraining order?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Do I have a case for them to honor the original renewal agreement? What can I do? The renewal was done electronically

I am currently renting a room in a 4bedroom apartment through a leasing office. I've received conflicting information from their staff some say the building is student housing, while others mention it's open to the public for rent. My lease renewal for 2025-2026 was approved by the... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

It sounds like you may have a strong case for them to honor the original renewal agreement, especially if it was approved in writing and there was no clear communication about the possibility of the lease being rescinded. Since the renewal was done electronically and you have proof of the approval... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for New Jersey on
Q: Can I secure access to a landlocked property through an easement by necessity or by obtaining access off Route 78 from t

I’m interested in purchasing a landlocked property at 190 Mountain Ave in Warren, NJ, which may have been part of a farm before Route 78 was added. The only reasonable access is either through the neighbor’s property, who has refused to grant an easement, or by getting access from Route 78.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for California on
Q: Mother of the newborn is not getting any help from father can she get sole legal physical custody, visitations father

The newborn is 5 days old father has not been in the picture since mother was two months pregnant nor has he financially helped during the pregnancy. Now that the baby is here the father is wanting to just come into the house and visit the baby whenever he wants he is not taking any financial... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Yes, it is possible for the mother to seek sole physical and legal custody of the child, especially given the circumstances you described. The court typically prioritizes the best interest of the child, and factors like the father’s lack of involvement during the pregnancy and his current living... View More

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