Adoption of Children: Single Mom Would Like Absent Father's Rights Terminated

My question involves adoption law for the State of: AZ

My daughter's biological father signed over his parental rights and we haven't had any contact with him since she was three months old. I didn't file the paper work because I was advised that courts are reluctant to terminate parental rights until a second father is willing to adopt (with the reasoning that courts will only do what is in the best interest of the child, and having two parents are better than one). As such, I was advised to wait to file until after I had married. It's been 12 years now. When I was given this initial advice years ago I didn't agree with it, but I accepted it. Now after having raised my daughter on my own for so long it seems terribly unjust that I can be fully responsible for raising my daughter and not have that legally recognized and I don't want to have to marry in order to do that. Any advice?

Adoption of Children: Single Mom Would Like Absent Father's Rights Terminated

Presumption of Paternity: What Do I Do if I Don't Want Any Contact with the Mother

My question involves paternity law for the State of: Washington state

I had a one night stand with a woman that turned out to be a very mean person (putting it lightly in my opinion) and 15 weeks later, she tells me that she just found out she was pregnant. At the time we both were in agreement that don't want anymore kids. ( I have no children and she has 3 with 2 baby daddies). She went crazy and was begging me to shove a coat hanger up, hit her with a car, (non of which I would do) she even put parsley up herself to try to go into premature labor. She has even stated that she would rather bleed to death than to have another kid. About 21 weeks into the pregnancy she changed her mind when she found out she was carrying twins one of which has passed. If it wasn't for this baby issue I would have nothing to do with her. I still maintain that position and I have been nothing but honest with her in saying that I wanted nothing to do with her or the kid. I know that until paternity is established, the baby has no father and if the paternity test comes out negative then I can move on with my life without her in it right?. My question is,
1. If I am the father, can I some how get a no contact order on her so she can stop harassing me/
2. If she will not give consent to let me terminate my parental rights, is it all in the hands of the court system?
3.The baby was going thru complications so the doctors wanted to give her a research medication but would not do it without the consent of both parents, and I said go ahead. Did I just give verbal admittance to being the father or is that still the result of the DNA test?
4. Can she put my name on the birth certificate without my consent or me even being present?

Presumption of Paternity: What Do I Do if I Don't Want Any Contact with the Mother

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Traffic Violation Issued to the Wrong Driver

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
After 2 weeks I have received the letter in the mail and the wrong driver was issued. I made the wrong choice and did a rolling right turn. I am wondering if I have to Identify the new driver or not and what other options I can take from this point forward.

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Traffic Violation Issued to the Wrong Driver

Parking Violations: Is it Legal to Park on an Unpaved Area of a Rental House Lot

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: New York, White Plains city

My landlord asked me to park my vehicle on the unpaved area of the rented house due to limited parking space.
Is it lawful in White Plains city, NY? Is it possible that I may get a ticket for that?
Thanks a lot for answering.

Parking Violations: Is it Legal to Park on an Unpaved Area of a Rental House Lot

Termination of Support: Adult Child is Pretending to Attend College Courses for Continued Child Support

My question involves child support in the State of: Oregon. My daughter continues to file papers with Child Attending School Agency with her intent to continue her education. Here's the problem: She is not meeting the requirements to continue receiving child support payments. She is 19 and continues to send the required school documents to reinstate support after the case is suspended then eventually terminated. Documents are sent to my employer to stop garnishing wages immediately. I have never been in arrears. I'm made aware she in fact is not attending her Community College nor meeting the requirements. Two weeks later my employer receives paperwork to start garnishments once again. I have not received any confirmation of her schedule, satisfactory academic progress, attendance or consent for disclosure for this information. This has been done twice now after the case was closed. Her mother said to butt out & they will be taking online courses next year and she will make sure she continues to receive support through next summer until and if she decides to start. Is it common to allow the child to continue filing documents with "Intent" to attend college as much as she likes until age 21 w/o meeting "Required" Child Attending School requirements?

Termination of Support: Adult Child is Pretending to Attend College Courses for Continued Child Support

Hours: Can Your Employer Require You to Work a Shift on Last Minute Notice

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: DC
Hi,
I work part time at a restaurant, and my manager is asking for someone to pick up a shift because the scheduled employee is stuck out of town due to holiday traffic complications. If no one volunteers, he says he will pick a name out of a hat, implying they have to work, with 4 hours notice. Is this legal? Thanks,

Hours: Can Your Employer Require You to Work a Shift on Last Minute Notice

Job Duties: Waitress Expected to Do Other Jobs for $3/Hr

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: PA
I am a waitress and my employer pays me $3/ hr and I receive tips from customers .. along with my usual job duties of waiting tables, I am also required to clean the restaurant EX sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down walls, cleaning the bathrooms, putting away dishes, I don't get compensated for doing all of this. There are too many "daily chores" to list, but is it legal for me to have to do all of this extra work without being paid the full minimum wage? All of this is expected to be done at the same time I am on the clock making the $3 wage of a waitress.

Job Duties: Waitress Expected to Do Other Jobs for $3/Hr

Job Duties: Employer Makes Me Use My Own Money to Provide Change for Customer Checks

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Pennsylvania

Got a few questions but first , I work in a small restaurant and I am expected to start out every day with at least $20 of my own money so that I have change to give to customers who pay their bills in cash, my employer doesn't provide a cash register. Is this legal?

Job Duties: Employer Makes Me Use My Own Money to Provide Change for Customer Checks

Enforcing Custody Orders: Refused Drug Alcohol Test

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Texas

Final decree states I can order a drug and ETG test be done when the other party has custody for 72 hours or more. I requested a drug & etg Monday and he refused because it was a nail and observed urine test plus synthetic marijuana. Nothing in the paperwork states what kind of testing is approved just a drug and ETG test can be requested. Now he is claiming it was a violation of his privacy even though they offered him the unobserved urine but that they would document he denied the requested observed. The decree also states I have the right of refusal to exchange upon the agreed terms and finding. I guess I just wanted a second opinion because he continues to threaten me that I will be thrown in jail if I keep his child away from him. Which we already have one positive drug test from a year ago I just suspected he was using other means to pass the others that I have requested since. I have been told numerous times by attorney "we got him" but when we go to court the judge just slaps him on the hand and says "not again".

Enforcing Custody Orders: Refused Drug Alcohol Test

Enforcing Custody Orders: Custodial Parent Non-Compliance

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: New York

Need advice on how to pursue a sole custody parent taking children out of state to deny a non-custodial parent court ordered visitation and parenting time.

Custodial parent has warrant for her arrest. Cannot locate her as she has gone "off grid" and is receiving assistance from her parents to maintain lifestyle.

Social media accounts have been deleted. She and parents have gone dark on church, friends, and family. All are non-responsive to home phone calls, cell phones have been disconnected. And children removed from school.

How should I proceed?

Enforcing Custody Orders: Custodial Parent Non-Compliance

Following Too Closely: Ticketed for Following Too Closely but I Never Hit Any Other Vehicle

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Washington. I was heading to work on 12/26/15 on the interstate, (I-5 South) when I was following quite a ways behind an older pickup. The pickup was going way under the speed limit (one witness said less than 40) when suddenly he slammed his brakes and skidded to a near stop. I slammed my brakes and they locked up and I started to slide as a result. My truck's back end skidded out and my truck turned and I ended up flipping 6 times down the highway. I ended up on the side of the road. Upon arrival of the police I was ticked for following too close to the vehicle in front of me. I never hit the truck in front of me or any other vehicles. The officer that gave me the ticket was not at the scene of the accident until 15 minutes after it happened and the truck in front of me that caused it drove off. How can the officer give me a ticket for following too close when he didn't witness the distance at which I was following the other car? If I didn't hit the car in front of me then wouldn't that be considered adequate following distance? if I would have rear ended another car then I can see being ticketed but not in this case. If I fight the ticket do I have a chance to win or is this something i'll have to pay?

Following Too Closely: Ticketed for Following Too Closely but I Never Hit Any Other Vehicle

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Selling Home

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Michigan
My parents have deceased and my sister is the Trustee. One of my sisters wants to buy the home but another sister wants to buy it out of spite.
The sister that is spiteful has ready cash and will do whatever she has to do so that the other sister who really really wants it, does not get the home.
The sister who is the Trustee of the Estate, can at her discretion sell the home to who ever. What are the ramifications if the Trustee sells the home to the sister who really wants it, when the spitefull sister will pay any price? How do we solve this family dilemma? If someone goes to court then that person is removed from the Estate distribution if they do not win the court case. I am not sure how hateful the spiteful sister would be, meaning if she would sue the Estate or not. Any advise?

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Selling Home

Application & Eligibility: Barred from Finra License for Felony Charge That Was Later Dismissed

My question involves a professional license in the state of: NY (charge was in NJ)
I'm considering leaving my current job to attend business school with the intent of finding a job that will require me to get registered with FINRA. But I want to make sure I won't be barred based on my situation before doing so. I appreciate any insight you can give on my situation as I know I'm not DEFINITELY disqualified, but that I could be.

About a year ago I was charged with felony Robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief. It was a BS charge stemming from a guying lying about me as part of an insurance scam. We were able to prove what he said didn't happen so pre GJ the felony was dropped. They then agreed to drop the misdemeanor criminal mischief in favor of a petty disorderly conduct charge (the actual statute was using offensive language in public) and I then entered a 6 month conditional dismissal program for the petty disorderly conduct. After 6 months of not getting in trouble that petty disorderly conduct was dismissed. Then six months later the arrest was expunged.

So long story short the felony robbery and criminal mischief turned into a 6 month conditional dismissal program for petty disorderly conduct which was then dismissed and the arrest was expunged. However, I know I have to answer on my U-4 that I was charged with a felony. Would a felony robbery charge that was dismissed be likely to bar me or become an issue with FINRA? Appreciate any answers in advance.

Application & Eligibility: Barred from Finra License for Felony Charge That Was Later Dismissed

Changing an Adult's Name: Which is My Legal Name

My question involves name change laws in the State of: CA

I went by the name Bao A up until I got married. At which point I legally changed my name to Bao B taking my husband's last name. Then, at some point after that, I learned that my birth name was actually Bou A and not Bao A. So my name is Bou A on my birth certificate, and on marriage certificate the name change goes from Bao A to Bao B. Currently, Bao B is the name on my Social Security card and current drivers license and all other usage. I'm not able to get a Passport because of this discrepancy. Which name is my legal name and what is the most cost-effective solution to getting this straightened out? Thanks in advance.

Changing an Adult's Name: Which is My Legal Name

Parking Violations: A Police Officer Gave My Dad a Ticket and Threaten to Arrest Him for No Solid Reason

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: I was being picked up from the airport by my parents. My mom came in to greet me while my dad waited outside next to the car. An officer asked if his passenger was here yet and my dad said "Yes, she's right there." as I walked out so the officer said "alright that fine just pull your car up a bit" and he did. So after we told my mom to stay outside next to the car while my dad went to go pick up my luggage.
As we were walking in he said something to us that we did not hear quite well. He had to have been at lease 20 feet away in a busy parking garage. I assumed he'd said something like don't pass with cars around or something so my dad and I yelled back okay and went on it. Later we come out to see this police officer handing my mom a ticket. My dad started asking him why he was giving us a ticket, saying he didn't know why he was getting a ticket. Another officer told us it was okay for us to park there. But this officer was like a clam and he was straight up rude, he didn't say anything. At some point he said something about telling us to move but he said it in probably two words. We didn't remember hearing anything like that. I concluded that it was probably when he yelled something to us from that distance. And when he told my mom to move it I was walking out at that moment. It is okay to park in that area if you are picking up a passenger. But not only did he give us a ticket that not even for a solid reason he gave us a wrong ticket. The ticket says "Unattended vehicle" At no point was out car unattended. You could look in the CCTV and see that for a fact! Also after he rudely gave us our ticket, my dad followed him to ask why because he still hadn't given us any legit answer.
That is also when the police officer stated " Sir, you better leave or else i'm going to arrest you for disturbing the peace". Now correct me if i'm wrong but the definition of disturbing the peace law is that a person is doing something threatening. My dad was doing none of that. He wasn't even close. He was asking why he was getting a ticket because the police officer just completely ignored us. He never yelled, threatened, or bothered anyone else except the police officer to ask why.
If not only that, but he didn't give any other car around us a ticket. There were many cars in front and all behind us in the same spot doing the same thing but he only gave us a ticket.
I'm not looking to get back my money or whatever but what makes me angry is that there are people like this "protecting" us. He was rude, did not treat us fairly, gave us a "Unattended Vehicle" ticket when it was never unattended and he said something about not being able to park there, not this unattended vehicle hes trying to give us (I mean at least give us the right ticket). Then threatened to arrest my dad on no solid ground for wanting to know why he was getting a ticket like anyone else would. I just want for people like this, people who seem to only do their job to get money instead of knowing the law to protect the innocent to learn that's not okay. I don't want him to be fired but if he's not gonna take time to learn the law a give people the right punishment and threaten people for the right reason, then he doesn't deserve that job. Is there any way I could argue against this police officer? Sorry about this lengthy post, I just feel very strongly about this. Any additional questions I'd be happy to answer with open honesty because i'm not looking to get rid of this ticket, i'm just looking to make sure i'm not being wronged for no reason.

Parking Violations: A Police Officer Gave My Dad a Ticket and Threaten to Arrest Him for No Solid Reason

Relatives: Green Card Petition for Qualifying Immediate Relative

What is the estimated filing fees, embassy fees and/or other fees for Green Card Petition for Qualifying Immediate Relative?

Relatives: Green Card Petition for Qualifying Immediate Relative

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket in Iowa

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Iowa

I was traveling on my way to drill with two other soldiers in the car with me. We came up to a construction zone where I immediately slowed down. As we went under and over pass there was a trooper sitting on the other side. At this point, about three others cars have caught up and have started to pass me. I check my speed and it's between the 55 and 60 on the odometer. If I had to say I had my cruise set at about 58. I really wasn't worried because I thought he would pull over one of the other cars. I wasn't so lucky. The trooper however wrote me a ticket for going 70 in a 55. We all told him we were not going that fast and maybe he checked a different car. He didn't care and still wrote me a ticket for going 15 over. The ticket says he used lidar and I know I slowed down before the change of speed.

I am going to fight the ticket in court and have a few questions.
Should I let the officer testify without tying to object to any of his testimony which has been suggested in other threads and rely solely on my defense and my witnesses testimony.

Or...

Should I attack his testimony and try to have things excluded from evidence and use my defense.

Any help will be appreciated.

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket in Iowa

Consumer Law Issues: Water Company Bills for Third Party Damage to Water Meter

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: North Carolina

My water company recently sent me a bill for a new water meter, according to the bill, due to damages. I went by and talked with the manager to see why I was billed for this when I did not damage it, and in more words or less, told me that was their policy regarding issues such as these. I have no reason to believe I damaged the meter, as I am always careful mowing around this (I never drive over it with my mower) and it would take deliberate action for me to drive over it with my car due to the trees I have at the end of my driveway. He had pictures of how the meter was found and even showed me the meter itself. The casing to it was damaged, as he stated. The bill seems fair for the work performed, and they seemed to even have neglected to bill me for the usage during the time the meter wasn't working (the bill I got this period was about 1/3 of a normal one), but do I have any responsibility to pay this? Obviously they can strongarm me into paying by threatening to shutoff my water, but are there any protections offered to me as a consumer to prevent being billed for this? I am almost positive the damage was from the state mowers who mow the right of way in front of my house, however, I have no way to prove this now other than my own recallections. What am I to do to prevent anyone, especially a state vehicle, from operating within the public right of way and driving over my meter box? From my perspective, its their equipment in the public right of way, I cannot do anything more to prevent this from happening, and have already preformed my due diligence to protect their equipment. Someone please explain why I am wrong so I can stop arguing with them. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Consumer Law Issues: Water Company Bills for Third Party Damage to Water Meter

Estate Assets and Debts: Waht Happens to Your Credit Card Debt After Death

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: New Jersey

I have a grandparent who will probably pass away in the near future, who has several thousand dollars in credit card debt and far less in assets that what will be needed to cover it. Relatives of this person who may be named as beneficiaries will not able to cover this amount of debt, and I was wondering what would be the state of affairs after their death. As far as I know, this person has not cosigned on any of their credit cards, bank loans, etc. This person had opened a custodial bank account in both my name and their name several years ago that is still active, but otherwise, I am not financially connected to this person in any way, and as far as I know nobody else is either. Is there any information available to me about what may happen in New Jersey? Thank you guys in advance.

Estate Assets and Debts: Waht Happens to Your Credit Card Debt After Death

Divorce: Appealing a Default Divorce in Tennessee

I was granted a default divorce in December of 2015. My ex husband did not provide his discovery, and had sanctions laid against him for not providing the discovery when the judge ordered it. The sanctions struck his answer and counter claim for divorce for being in contempt for not providing his

His lawyer quit the case and he went pro se. He didn't appear for one hearing, stating there wasn't adequate time given. The judge rescheduled, to where my ex didn't appear and did not notify anyone that he wasn't appearing. My ex admitted he recieved notification for this date. This is when my default was granted.

My ex is now saying he's going to appeal the default, namely the support requirement (because he didnt provide his financials, they went off of his w2, which is a job he is not working at and he is collecting unemployment. He has admitted that he can get his old job with his old company back, but will not take it because he dosent like the location, and won't take other jobs for the same reason) and zero visitation (he was living with a convicted child molester, who he brought to my home. He is no longer living with this person).

What is the actual appeals process and does he have any shot of winning one?

He's also been in contact with the lawyer who recused herself from the case. The grounds for her quitting where breakdown of communication, resulting from him not providing discovery. His discovery was asked for in June, and he still hasn't presented it. What are the chances she would represent him again?

Divorce: Appealing a Default Divorce in Tennessee

Medical Malpractice: Post Surgery Rupture of Partial Nephrectomy

My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: Philadelphia

In February 2015, I had a partial right laprascopic nephrectomy to remove a tumor which turned out to be benign. About two weeks later, I woke up in the middle of the night with a stomach ache, which quickly progressed to excruciating abdominal pain and trip to the local e.r. After they did some CT scans it was determined that my kidney had reopened and I was bleeding internally, a lot. This resulted in a trip back to the original hospital where the surgery was performed where I had to stay another three days. The doctor almost seemed to feel responsible, or at the very least, did not imply that this was my fault. This set my recovery and return to work back another month, but worse, left me with many thousands of dollars in medical bills, even after accounting for what my insurance paid. I don't have any explanation for this happening, could it be something the surgeons did wrong or inadequately? I'm 25, male, otherwise healthy. I live in NJ but the surgery was performed in Philadelphia, the E.R visit was here in NJ. Any insight as to whether this may qualify as medical malpractice would be appreciated. Thank you

Medical Malpractice: Post Surgery Rupture of Partial Nephrectomy

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can You Restrict Visitation if There's No Custody Order

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: NY

I am a single mother of a four year old. I have primary, legal, sole custody. There is no visitation order in place. My child's father denied her for years. He was incarcerated for credit card fraud. He also has a past criminal history. Served 9 months in jail, admitted in writing to being bipolar/manic depressive and not complying to medication regimen. Also admitted to having himself committed to a mental institution after he was discharged, all in writing. He recently finished anger management and gamblers anonymous programs. He's in arrears regarding child support and owes over $20,000. He only made two payments of $75.00 after trying to modify the order and the judge threatened to throw him in jail. Since then he hasn't made a payment. After being discharged from jail he made attempts to see our daughter but it was only to get me to take the child support off. He would have his girlfriend (lawyer) call me and mask the conversation as if it were about our children getting together but really was about agreeing to drop the child support. She has threatened me about hurting my child over the phone. They are very high conflict and are always trying to start fights to make me look like the antagonist. He in the past has tried to make dates to visit but never kept the dates. He was never satisfied with the times or dates that I gave him. When I asked him to chose he just never responded. His probation ends April 2016. It's been over a year since he's visited her, she has no idea who he is. I do send texts and emails updating him about her but he doesn't respond all the time. Any date given he states that "it doesn't work for him." And that he would prefer I travel 40 minutes away from my home so that she may visit him. I welcome him to visit her but he declines and says Im controlling and bitter. When he doesn't get his way he says I'm trying to keep our child away from him. I just want to know what his rights are and what my chances are with getting supervised visitation.

****When we met he didn't present to be such a monster. It's not until I got pregnant his true colors started to show. I try to be amicable but it seems their actions are all based on alterior motive. *****

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can You Restrict Visitation if There's No Custody Order

Restricted Licenses: Can You Be Charged With Unlicensed Driving After You Have Parked and Exited the Car

My question involves criminal law for the state of: driving unlicensed when in non moving automobile no keys in ignition parked in driveway,

So I'm driving home from school the other day I was working on my car I have a permit and normally have someone with a license drive me but instead had one infront of me this way I just stay right on his butt and it's less then a mile to and from our school so I'm driving home pass a cop he dosnt pull out or put his lights on meanwhile I continue on doing the speed limit using all signals basically driving as if there's a test condutor in the car I pull onto my street and into the driveway turn the car off and then behind me as my friend is about to park and get out a cop pulls into my driveway boxes me in by parking behind me and then flips his lights on I tried to get out and walk to his car to acknowledge his presence on privet property but he told me to remain in the car so I did when he came up to the door I had to open it to talk to him he said Windows don't work I said the cars been off I would have to turn it on to roll them down he said insurance and reg and I gave him that along with my permit he proceeded to call for backup had me and my car searched threatened to put me in handcuffs and then gave me a ticket for driving unlicensed but the street on the ticket isn't even my house where it was issued its far away from my house in addition he also didn't turn any lights on until parked behind me meaning if he did fallow or pursue me from before from a distance his camera wouldn't have picked anything up until he was in my drivewAy with the car off what can I do I don't wanna lose my ability to drive im about to get my license soon but this will most likely result in a suspension if found guilty how can I fight this?

Restricted Licenses: Can You Be Charged With Unlicensed Driving After You Have Parked and Exited the Car

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket for Driving > 100 MPH, VC 22348B

Hey all,

I'll keep it short and sweet and try to stay away from any irrelevant details:
I'm trying to see if I should even consider getting a lawyer or if I can fight this myself.

Scenario:
I received a speeding ticket in California in the Orange County area on the 91 freeway just before Green River Road (approaching Corona after Fullerton).
The officer was 4 lanes over (I was in the far right lane and he was in the far left lane) and when I looked over his lights were on and he was pointing at me.
When he pulled me over he said "I got you going over a 100mph" to which I replied "I don't think so, can I see the gun?" (I was speeding at 85+ mph... we'll call it 90mph to be generous)
He asked me "How would I get you with a radar gun from 4 lanes over?"
To which I replied, "yeah, well I wasn't going 100 that's for sure"
He asked, "How fast were you going then?"
Not to admit guilt I simply said, "Definitely not over 100."

He wrote me a ticket for 22348B, driving in excess of 100mph with an approximate speed of 101mph

A couple additional notes:
- Things misspelled or incorrect on my ticket: My full name and my license plate
- Road conditions: Dry and sunny
- The portion of the freeway I was driving on was driving on was curved. I was on the inside curvature and he was on the outside. If he had to speed up in excess of 100mph to catch up to me it was likely due to him being 4 lanes over (by his own account) and on an outside curvature on a significantly curved road (think running track, being on the inside versus the outside of the track)


I'm trying to see if I should get a lawyer via the ticket clinic or some other site, or if I should just fight this myself.
My defense would be that I am indeed guilty of a 22349 (driving above 65mph), but not a 22348b (driving above 100mph) while mentioning the above note about curved roads and what have you.
I would say that even if the officer was pacing me or gauging my speed, that without a radar gun there's surely some margin of error.
Even at a 2% margin of error it could be the case that I was under 100mph (he wrote approx 101mph speed with no radar used. 2% error would put me at ~99mph, which would be a 22349).

Brilliant lawyers of the world! What are your thoughts? Can I fight this one myself? Or should I lawyer up? I am a UC college educated graduate with a BS in Economics so... I'm not a genius (as I was speeding in front of a cop), but I'm not the dumbest kid in the world!

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket for Driving > 100 MPH, VC 22348B

Other Violations: Insurance Violation, Lost Insurance Card for Date I Was Ticketed

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

I was pulled over earlier this year and ticketed for having no proof of insurance. I was definitely insured, but just somehow lost the card. Since I can't prove that I had insurance at that time now, is the only choice I have is to pay the 900+300(late fee)? Would going to court before the judge lower the fines? Or is there any other way to prove that I was insured without the actual card?
Thanks!

Other Violations: Insurance Violation, Lost Insurance Card for Date I Was Ticketed

Water Runoff: Rain and Ground Water

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Massachusetts

I live in Worcester county, Massachusetts.
My neighbor is essentially collecting storm water and ground water on the high side of his house, running it around to the low side of his house. The outlet is inches from my property line which allows the drainage to flow on a downward sloping path into my back yard. From what I can see, he is using PVC to accomplish this. Since this is no longer natural flowing ground water shouldn't he have to deal with the drainage within the confines of his own property? Normally one would never deliberately redirect drainage onto a neighboring property however my neighbor is not so normal.


Thanks in advance,

Water Runoff: Rain and Ground Water

Fences and Walls: Neighbor's Fence and My Pool - New York Code Question Threatening Neighbor

My question involves real estate located in the State of: New York

Hello all - I have a neighbor that isn't the best - wont bore you with details.

Long story short - I have a pool that is surrounded by 4' high chain link fence as per NY state code for my pool. I had the code guy out - and as of right now, my fence is 100% code compliant.

However, my evil neighbor has threatened to build a stockade fence along the side of his property - and give me the 'good side'. Knowing that there are specific codes relating to stockade fences and who has the 'good side' when dealing with pools. (In the picture see the red arrows - this is where he would build the fence).

My current chain link fence runs down the side of my property, so anywhere from 4-8 inches away from the line at any given point. His fence would have to be offset by a minimum of 3 inches for his concrete posts if he were to build a stockade. So this would mean less than a foot of separation between the two fences.

My town code guy thinks that this would put my pool out of compliance - BUT he doesn't seem really confident about numbers and figures (e.g. how far away the fence needs to be etc).

So my question is this: Can my neighbors fence, which is NOT on my property - effect MY code compliance? I am looking to see if there is an answer to this in the NY Codes themselves, as my town (Clay. NY) defers to the state codes for a lot of the little issues - and if I can get pointed in the right direction - it would be great to present the code guy with something in writing!

Fences and Walls: Neighbor's Fence and My Pool - New York Code Question Threatening Neighbor

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Life Estate - Who Gets Household Contents

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Texas

I am the sole remainderman to a property with a home. The life tenant is very elderly and not doing so well. The warranty deed is transferred, recorded, and has the life tenant clause. Of course this means that the tenant has the rights to the property for the remainder of life.

To situate my questions, lets just say that there are other family members who have unhealthy lifestyles / unstable, and will probably cause trouble when life tenant dies....

I really have TWO questions.

1) Upon the death of the life tenant and since I am the legally recorded remainderman, upon the instant that the life tenant dies - do I have 100% full rights the property? For instance, if the life tenant dies and "an unstable family member" pulls up the driveway and starts screaming to remove possessions out of the home (before ambulance takes the body - yes it may be that immediate) do I have the full legal right to have them removed from "my" property? Does the death certificate have to be signed before that right is mine (or would a police see me as the rightful owner of the property with full rights?).

Obviously, I'm planning on trouble with a couple family members (hopefully not) that we've (me and life tenant) had problems with for years. There may be immediate action needed and I'd like to know my rights in that situation as (I believe) I will be the full property owner (I think I am now but the life tenant has the right to live/use property). The trouble makers are 2 people (of 5) of the life tenant's children (I am not the life tenant's child). I just wonder if they'll pull the "I am a child card" if the police could tell me to step aside - or -

Would the police most likely recognize me as the owner of the property if I have the life estate deed in my hands at that moment?


2) Who would own the possessions in the house? If I am not the executor of the will (they live out of state) but I am the remainderman of the property... If the home is immediately mine upon life tenants death - is "possessions 9/10ths of the law"? Like who owns the pans, dishes, and the contents of their "junk drawer" (not talking about big stuff like a piano or something)? Is this something the executor (or anybody) have the right to come in and remove from "my property"?

Thanks in advance.

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Life Estate - Who Gets Household Contents

Emancipation: How Do I Get Emancipated with Parental Consent

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Georgia.
I am 17 years old. I live on my own with my boyfriend, my mother had allowed me to do so. We got our own apartment together. The lease is in my boyfriend's name but I'm on the lease as a resident. We split the bills, I pay the utilities, internet, etc. He pays the rent. I have one bill in my name, because of my age, I didn't have much of a choice but I do pay everything I said I pay for out of my paycheck. The reason I am asking my question is because I don't live with my mother nor does she have the time to be there when I need a "parent or guardian" signature at doctor visits, the emergency room, and things in that matter. My mother is too busy with her probation classes and working as a waitress at the waffle house to go to the doctor with me or to be there for me, even so much as answer the phone. Me being an independent minor (yes, with my boyfriends help) I need to be able to go to the doctor and be seen regardless of whether my mother is there or not. So, if I can get her permission, how do I get emancipated? Do I need to go to court? Or Can we just fill out paperwork and it be simple?

Emancipation: How Do I Get Emancipated with Parental Consent

Chapter 7: 3 Years into Chapter 13 but I Am Not Going to Make It

My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: Florida

I filed for Chapter 13 protection 3 years ago but it took close to 1 year to get all the paperwork through the courts and get it approved. So I have been making payments for 2 years now. I had 1 asset I was trying to protect and that was roughly $50,000 in my savings account. Outside of that, 1 vehicle worth maybe $8,000 (now $4,000), no home or other major assets. I owed the IRS just over $21,000. My hope was that I would get back to work and be able to use my income to pay off the debt.

At the time, I was not aware how any of this worked and trusted my attorney to get me through this with as little pain as possible, especially financial pain. I knew I would have to repay the taxes but it took my attorney 1 year to tell me that I would also have to fork over the taxes plus an amount equal to the $50,000 I was trying to save ($20 some thousand to the Trustee and close to $30,000 for ???) And because it took 1 year to tell me that, my savings account was actually down to roughly $40,000 at that time. He told me this 1 day before he went into court to have the entire package approved and essentially asked me “what do you want me to do?". I was actually floored by this but after waiting 1 year and having less than 24 hours to decide, I told him I had no choice but to accept it. I was just hoping I could make it work somehow.

I could write a book on why, but I have not worked in 4 years. Short story, my previous jobs required a security clearance so the bankruptcy ended that. I also had a large gap in my resume, my age, and probably a few other things working against me. I’ve looked outside my field but suspect I am viewed as over-qualified and likely to leave? Regardless of the reason, it’s been 4 years since my last paycheck. My savings is below $10,000 now and I know that will run out in about 4 more months.

So now I am considering changing the 13 over to 7. There’s not much left in my savings and I’m probably going to use part of that as a cushion against being totally homeless when the **** hits the fan.

I’ve been digging around in this site and some other venues, but I can’t find how any of this would play out going from a 13 to a 7 with federal taxes only, and limited assets. I’m still a few months off from this happening but I’m trying to see if I can get some advice on the best way to handle this. When this all started 3 years ago, I knew I owed the IRS roughly $6,000 and had no problem with that. But during the Chapter 13 proceedings it ballooned to $20 some thousand and a balloon payment that would bring all my payments to the court to equal the $50,000 I had in my savings account. Had I known then what I know now, I would have taken a different approach, but it is what it is.

Anyway, In a few months I will be broke (or close to it) with no job and very little hope. Hopefully someone can tell me how changing over to a chapter 7 will affect my monthly payments and total that I owe. The plan I am on now just is not going to work. Thanks!!

BTW, I obviously have an attorney, but I do not entirely trust them and wanted to ask here first before I approach them about changing this. I feel like they just railroaded me into whatever was convenient for them before, not what would work in my best interests.

Chapter 7: 3 Years into Chapter 13 but I Am Not Going to Make It

Business Finance: Payment of Money to Somebody Who Cannot be Located

My question involves business law in the state of: МА

Hello all,

If a business or an individual owes money to somebody who can not be easily located what is the procedure in MA for handling this sort of situation? I presume the funds go into some sort of escrow; how is this to be handled?

Thanks,.

Business Finance: Payment of Money to Somebody Who Cannot be Located

Modification: Roommate Restraining Order

My question involves restraining orders in the State of: Colorado. I was granted a no contact order against my roommate who has been prescribed medication for schizophrenia and recently spent a week in the mental institution. When I called to see if she had been served (6 hours later) the police told me that she hadn't and that when she would be served, that it was up to us to decide who leaves and who stays. My roommate has already damaged my property and the apartment. My understanding was that she would have to leave and not contact me. I've already talked to my landlord about this and he stated that if he has to evict my roommate, he would evict me too. What options do I have?

Modification: Roommate Restraining Order

Private Sales: Got Scammed Buying My Car

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California

Hello ExpertLaw, I recently(September 2015) "bought" a 2015 Honda Accord EX from a guy on craigslist. I met him at his work place to check out the car and checked out the car in the parking lot. He told me that he had to sell his car because he had a DUI and the insurance was too high for him to pay for. He then told me that the car was still on lien and that if I pay him now he would pay the rest within a month and will transfer the title to me. We signed a makeshift contract stating that he received the cash from me and will transfer the title to my name. We also have a bill of sale and all the documents needed for a paperless title transfer. He extended the pay off date to just before Christmas. Just before Christmas, I texted him how things were with the loan and got no reply. I did not think about it much from him not replying because it was the holidays and he might have been spending it with his family. After Christmas, I tried calling him and found out the number no longer works. I also went to his work place and found out he no longer works there. I have no way of contacting him now. What can I do to get back my money? I feel like the car will be repo'd anytime now. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Private Sales: Got Scammed Buying My Car

Violation & Enforcement: Some Girl Got in My Face

My question involves restraining orders in the State of: Texas

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It all happened in class. I was told too sit in seat numbered 14. As I was early the pot headed juvenile yelled and told me I was in her seat. I verified with the teacher she told me to sit there and the teacher had the nerve to move me. I told the girl that she didn't have to be rude and she got very close to my face. I then told her that she should've been taught manners. She started calling me very mean names with terrible grammar ex; Yo be trippin' b...." she said it like four times too many and told her to stop.

Violation & Enforcement: Some Girl Got in My Face

Runaways: How Can I Leave

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Florida

I am 16, turning 17 soon. I am in college full time, dually enrolled in a technical college doing welding. I have a job of my own, and am looking for another part time job. I have my own truck that I have paid for in full. I pay for gas and repairs. I also pay for my own clothes.

I am miserable living with my mother and my severely disabled sister. My best friend notices it as well. She is 19 and has an apartment as her own. She keeps asking me if I will stay with her until I can get on my feet. I want nothing more than to do so, but my mother says that she will report me as a runaway. I want to get emancipated but I heard from people that it is REALLY hard and I don't have money for a lawyer or attorney. My mother says that I could be sent to juvi if I have to see a judge about being a runaway. I'm not sure if this is true or not because my mother always lies about stuff.

Could I legally move in with my best friend? I read that if my mother pressed charges she could be charged with harboring a runaway. How does that work? And is there a way around that? What will happen if I'm reported as a runaway?

Runaways: How Can I Leave

Estate Planning Strategies: Protecting Assets from Being Considered As Countable Assest for Beneficiary Spouse

My question involves estate planning in the state of: IL

Older Parents are in 70s in IL and are in process of developing their estate plan. Assets are less than 500K. Currently they both are in relatively good health and not in nursing home. Their objective is if one of them passes, part of their estate is saved and is used for comfort of the second spouse without the assets being considered as countable asset or income for Medicaid or other government aid in case the second spouse needs to enter nursing home after the passing of the first spouse. How would you recommend the estate be configured?

I am aware of third party funded Supplemental Trusts can be used for covering items not covered by Medicaid, but do not know if it could be funded by the assets of the first spouse after they pass from their living trust, and can the second spouse be a beneficiary from Supplemental Trusts even if they are not utilizing government benefits.

Thank you

Estate Planning Strategies: Protecting Assets from Being Considered As Countable Assest for Beneficiary Spouse

Federal Taxes: Pension Money Received After Date of Death: Income to Decesed or to the Trust

Mom died on Oct 21, 2014, and her revocable grantor trust became an irrevocable trust upon that date. She continued to receive some pension income for 2 pay periods beyond her death date, roughly $8000 or so, all received in Oct and Nov 2014. My question is whether that money should be declared on her final tax return (2014 form 1040) or with the trust tax return (2014 form 1041 which commenced a fiscal year on Oct 1 2014). I, the designated surviving trustee, used the money to pay household bills and buy groceries, etc. Yes, I'm late filing her final 1040 tax return, I know. Thank you.

Federal Taxes: Pension Money Received After Date of Death: Income to Decesed or to the Trust

Interstate Issues: Can a Non Custodial Parent Keep a Child from the Custodial Parent the Non Custodial

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Connecticut

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The non custodial parent hasn't reinstated his rights

Interstate Issues: Can a Non Custodial Parent Keep a Child from the Custodial Parent the Non Custodial

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Do Not Enter Sign

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: SC

I was on the median lane and made a left turn into an opening where there was a do not enter sign beside it. But there were two openings beside the sign, one for cars going out (left of sign) and the other was for cars coming in on (right). Because there was only one sign and I thought this just applied for the opposite direction for cars going out. Do you think this would be a good justification and what are my chances of having the fine dropped. Thanks.

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Do Not Enter Sign

Deportation and Reentry: 235bi and Withdrawl of Visa

My husband entered Miami March 26th 2000 and his visa was found to be fradulent, they asked him questions and found he was a victim of visa fraud as they were aware of this guy working at an embassy in argentina selling the visa, my husband thought he was getting it the real way, immigration let him withdraw visa app and sent him home same day and told him that he could reapply, but he was found inadmisible and given and 235b and i275 , and on last page of visa states only withdraw of visa, can we apply for 601a or must it be 601 and 212

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Also I should let it be known he came back illegally a few months later through mexico no inspection been here 15 years

Deportation and Reentry: 235bi and Withdrawl of Visa

Rent and Utilities: What Are the Implications of Not Paying Utilities when Roommate is Absent for Months

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Virginia

Hi guys,

I'm new here and I'm in need of advice. So here is the situation: I have been living outside of my own apartment for about 3 and a half months. I have been successfully paying rent with no late fees as well as utilities (electricity/internet) even when I was not living there (out of kindness). The problem is, when I told my roommates that I will no longer be paying utilities because I was not living there and benefitting from it, they wanted to take me to a small claims court. One of my roommates messaged me saying that I am liable to pay for the utilities because she has proof that I have given her my agreement (through text messages and bank notes) on paying utilities. Also, she said that she will not pay for part of her rent until I pay for the utilities (I am the one who usually pays the full rent on one account with my roommate's share).

However, I have called my leasing office and inquired about this. They said that I was not liable to pay the utilities because she has no written agreement with both a signature and a date. The best I can do is separate the account and pay my rent separately from them and the rest is up to them to deal with. However, I have talked to my roommate about this but she is still saying that she will take me to a small claims court no matter what. Do I have a chance of defending myself through any of this?

Thanks.

Rent and Utilities: What Are the Implications of Not Paying Utilities when Roommate is Absent for Months

Federal Taxes: File for 2014 or 2015 for First Filing of a Trust

I'm filing the first tax return for a grantor trust that became an irrevocable trust effective Oct 21, 2014 which is the date of death of the grantor. I elected the fiscal year treatment; the first fiscal year ended Sept 30, 2015. With respect to the proper IRS year for the 1041 form, I'm confused as to whether I am filing a 2014 tax return or a 2015 tax return for the fiscal year just ended. The 1099 forms all indicate Year 2014 but the current IRS 1041 forms are 2015. (As a side bar: Yes, I'm aware the filing deadline was Dec 15 but the trust owes no taxes.) Thank you.

Federal Taxes: File for 2014 or 2015 for First Filing of a Trust

Medical Malpractice: Non Emergency Medical Transport Cancelled Apointments

My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: Georgia. My father was a paralyzed cancer patient who was relying on a non emergency medical transport company to take him to and from doctor appointments. The last 3 appointments they cancelled on him and on the final cancellation they stated they did not want to take him anymore because his private insurance which their company states they accept was not "paying them enough" according to them. After the first cancelled appointment when they clearly did not want to take him anymore and why they allowed him to keep making appointments hoping they would take him is beyond me. A week later he was hospitalized for kidney failure and had damage that could not be undone. Had he been able to get to any of his medical appointments he would of had his blood tested (as he did on every appointment) and they would have seen his kidneys were failing and may have been able to bring his kidneys back to working function.Doctors said it was too far gone for treatment and he died of kidney failure. My father was relying on this company to bring him to his appointments and they consistently broke them. It's probably a long shot, but is there any case for malpractice here? Thanks

Medical Malpractice: Non Emergency Medical Transport Cancelled Apointments

Rent and Utilities: Landlord Trying to Force Tenant to Pay Utility Bill the Landlord is Responsible for

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
I have lived in my Apartment in West Hollywood for 15 years. My current lease that clearly states that the landlord pays the Water /Trash / sewer bill.
I signed a new lease Nov 1, and they tacked a renewal notice to my door in September letting me know how much my new lease will be should I renew for a year, and to "please be advised, if I have not been paying a NWP Water /Trash /Sewer bill before,I will have to pay it now."
I did not agree to this, nor does it state anywhere in my lease that I now have to pay this charge.
As of December 1, they have been telling me I owe for this bill, and I am to pay this amount to The Jessica Apts, not NWP.
The amount keeps changing, one week it was $47.75. The next a notice in my mailbox said I owe $45.58.
To the best of my knowledge a taped notice on a tenants door cannot override or nullify a written, signed contract.
I have lived here 15 years and never had to pay this amount. Can they force me to pay this amount when my lease clearly states that they are responsible for this charge?
Can they evict me if I dont pay this charge? How can I fight this?
Any advice would be appreciated.

Rent and Utilities: Landlord Trying to Force Tenant to Pay Utility Bill the Landlord is Responsible for

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Waiver of Citation of a Nonresident Heir

My question involves intestate probate proceedings in the state of TEXAS

I am a nonresident living outside the USA wishing to sign a waiver of citation.
I understand that normally the waiver of citation of an heir should be signed in front of a Texas Notary.
In my case could the Texas Notary be substituted of a Notary in my Country or there is another authentication alternative ??

Many thanks

Heirs and Beneficiaries: Waiver of Citation of a Nonresident Heir

Naturalization: Lpr Applying for Citizenship (Married to Undocumented)

I am a greencard holder and recently qualify to become a US citizen. I am married to my husband for two years and we have a son. Unfortunately, my husband is undocumented. How should I classify him in my citizenship application form? That is the only thing I am missing in order for me to submit it. Please someone enlighten me.

Naturalization: Lpr Applying for Citizenship (Married to Undocumented)

Wills: Revising a Will in Pa

My question involves estate planning in the state of: PA

Hello. I am the executor for my father's estate. He currently has a will that was created in 2012, listing me (and the lawyer) as co-executors. I can provide details of the will if they are necessary to answer my questions.

My father has since had a falling out with this particular lawyer and he no longer wishes to have him as a co-executor. Additionally, my father would like some of the provisions of the will changed - mainly pertaining to charitable giving.

Are we able to simple make an appointment with a different lawyer and have a new will drafted? Would this automatically void this existing will or do we have to formally call that original lawyer and tell him we no longer want that will to be effective?

Thank you.

Wills: Revising a Will in Pa

Roommates: Boyfriend May Be Skipping Out on Lease

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: NORTH CAROLINA

my boyfriend and I have lived together for a couple of years now. We moved into a new house in November despite things being rocky and family/friends advising me against it. He has a history of violence but is incredibly intelligent and manipulative and has had multiple people arrested.

Both of our names are on the lease and we split the rent 50/50. It's a $1,750 a month house.

We fight almost everyday and twice now he was rented a U-Haul, packed up 100% of his belongings and driven the truck around town until he calmed down and came back. However he is becoming increasingly verbally and mentally abusive. He films me almost all day with his phone. He picks at me, won't leave me alone in peace, demands I do chores and follows me around the house filming me doing so. He has tons of videos uploaded to the cloud. he constantly goes through my phone, computer, laptop. He has harassed my male friends via social media to the point they do not speak to me anymore. Most of my girlfriends do not talk to me anymore either b/c they know how crazy he is.

The other day he found my anti-depressants while I was watching a movie in my room. I can no longer lock doors because he has a tool he uses to gain access to any room I lock myself in. He shook the pill bottle in my face and taunted me, saying how crazy I was and telling me how much weight I've gained and how trashy my family is........all while filming me. He does this "head-butt nudging" where he uses the top of his head to try to pin me to the couch. I finally slapped him in the face to get him off of me. As soon as I did, he said "GOTCHA ON FILM" and ran out.

He has, on several occasions, pinned me to the ground and held my mouth and nose to where I could breathe. He slammed on breaks so hard once so that my head hit the dash. He has also slammed my head into a window and a hook on the wall . Unfortunately I do not have anything on film and he claims that I "have no proof" and he will tell the courts that I am "crazy and making stuff up"

I want to leave the relationship but he is threatening that he will press assault charges on me because he has the face-slap on film. He also says he will sue me if I leave.

But today before I left for work he was packing up his things....again.....claiming he's moving out and has signed another lease.

I cannot afford the house by myself so living alone is not an option.

I have three questions:

1. is there ANYTHING I can do to possibly break the lease?

2. If he moves out, can I sue him for back rent?

3. Are there any laws about unwillingly being recorded at all times in my own home? (SOmetimes he sets up cameras around the house )

Roommates: Boyfriend May Be Skipping Out on Lease

Speeding Tickets: Oregon Speeding Ticket Defense

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Oregon

I was traveling for the holidays on an interstate through Oregon using the waze app for navigation. The waze app notified me that there was a police officer about 1 mile ahead so I slowed from 75 to about 67-68 (speed limit was 65) in the left lane. I saw the officer on the shoulder facing the same direction as traffic and continued past him. He pulled out a few cars behind me and pulled me over. He stated I was going 86 and asked why I was going so fast. I said I don't believe I was going that fast. He asked how fast was I going which I replied somewhere between 65 and 70. He said you do realize I clocked while you were passing people in the fast lane and I replied ok. He proceeded to cite me for 86 in a 65 for a $435 violation.

I used to be military police so I am somewhat familiar with some radar systems. He was using radar and because he was facing forward, I imagine he was using the rear facing radar that is usually external on the car. I think he read the radar at 86 and when I was the first car in the left lane assumed it was me and understandably believes that I was the vehicle going 86. Either the radar picked up a different vehicle, the radar device malfunctioned, or my speedometer is off by over 15 mph.

I live four hours from the court and would like to avoid having to drive to appear but as I am fairly certain I am innocent I do not really want to just pay the fine. If I was going to fight it in court I would look for any obvious reason to dismiss the case but if it came to cross examination I would try to prove that as per ORS 810.420 I don't think the officer could say he actually observed the speed measuring device recording the speed of my vehicle because I was in a group of at least 5 vehicles and since he was facing the opposite direction he would not be able to confirm that my vehicle was the one driving 21 mph over the limit. I understand this is super weak and probably has a low chance of winning but as Oregon offers a trial by affidavit I would like to at least try to do that.

Finally my questions:
1. Does this defense have any chance with a trial by affidavit?
2. Do I get to do discovery as I would with an in-person trial?
3. My wife was in the car and was as surprised I was at how fast he thought I was going, can I submit her testimony as affidavit? Are passenger testimonies worth anything in traffic court for speeding violations?

I think the best answer to this is going to be just pay the fine and throw it up to bad luck but it is just tough to swallow because I am so sure that there was a mistake somewhere.

Thank you in advance for your time and advice.

Speeding Tickets: Oregon Speeding Ticket Defense

Protective Services: CPS Case Affecting Career/ Possible Expungement

My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: North Carolina

About a month ago I was reported by therapist to CPS because I have told her I have postpartum depression and had been feeling overwhelmed. I'm a single mom with not a very supportive family. She asked me if I had thoughts of hurting my son and I said yes. She then reported me to CPS. (She really and truly broke her oath because she flat out told me that I'm since I was taking medication for depression and being 100% compliant that she felt no reason to report me.) Regardless, what's done is done. Now my career of choice is social worker. I have always wanted to work with children and am getting a certificate to work in group homes with at risk youth. My question is in the state of NC is there a way to expunge said CPS record if there is no evidence of neglect or abuse? They took my case to In home services why I don't understand because I have been 100% compliant and my son is VERY well cared for...I'm extremely concerned as to how this well affect possible employment with children in the future or whether that's even an option at this point

Protective Services: CPS Case Affecting Career/ Possible Expungement

Change of Ownership: Just Made Settlement and a Squatter is in the Property - Pennsylvania

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Pennsylvania

Hello,

Yesterday I purchased my deceased uncle's home off from my cousin, the sole heir and executor of the estate. On 10/1/15 we agreed on the purchase contingent upon the condition of the home. My uncle died in 2013 and the property has been occupied by his on/off again girlfriend who has refused to leave the home. The home has no working plumbing, a huge water lien, is in severe disrepair, infested with roaches, mold, and the woman who wouldn't leave had/has 5 cats. The smell is horrid and the neighbors have been trying to get her out by complaining to my cousin and the city to no avail. My cousin, who saw the property as a headache, never cleared the water lien, paid taxes, etc. and was about to let the house go up for sheriff sale when I made the offer to buy. I helped him open the estate, paid all the inheritance taxes, real estate taxes, water lien, got an insurance policy, and paid for the lawyer to walk us through all of this. Our agreement was to deduct each fee from the agreed price he wanted for the house and that would bring us to the final sale price. I also agreed to talk to the squatter and help get her out. On October 25, I came out of pocket for the first time and paid the probate fees. It was on this day that my cousin and I knocked on the door and spoke with the squatter. My cousin didn't want to enter the house so I went in on invitation. I took a quick walk around the house and saw the deplorable condition myself ans spoke with the woman and explained what was happening. I made it very clear that she has been living there rent-free and against the wishes of my cousin and had refused all attempts to make her leave to include one very specific incident in early 2014. I told her I was purchasing the house and she had 30 days to vacate the property with her belongings. Hearing squatter horror stories, I also agreed to pay her first and last month's rent for an apartment totaling up to 1500.00 if she met her end of the agreement. She said she would be out by then. I have texts to prove all of this.

On the agreed date, I knocked on the door again to check if the property was vacant. It was not and she said she needed another week or two but had moved most of her stuff out and gotten rid of the furniture. I gave her until the next day and said if she wasn't out, I would not help her with the 1500.00. When I knocked the next day there was no answer. Vie text, she said she wasn't home but still needed time. I said the money was off the table and that I would not give her a cent at that point. She begged via a few more texts but I did not answer them and decided it wasn't worth the effort and would check back in a couple weeks.

Fast forward to mid-December. I knocked at the property on 3 separate days with no answer. The neighbor I spoke with hadn't seen her and I assumed the property was vacant as no belongings were visible. Neither myself or my cousin had a key, however, and could not check physically. Well, settlement came and went yesterday and I now have clear title to the property and guess what, she is back in there (or never left). I called the police and they told me I had to go through the eviction process. Needless to say, I am pissed and am paying a retirement loan in the meantime and was wondering what rights I have as new owner. I contacted the attorney's office who guided us through the probate process but am waiting for a call back. Figured I'd try this forum to see if anyone had similar experiences. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Also, she has no gas or water as I paid those bills and had the companies issue a "do not restore" order under the previous names. She still has electric so I am assuming that is the only bill she pays.

Change of Ownership: Just Made Settlement and a Squatter is in the Property - Pennsylvania

Guardianship: I Have Limited Guardianship of My Grandaughtter, Does That Cover Medical

My question involves guardianship in the State of: Kentucky
I have limited guardianship of my granddaughter, and I have never had problem until today. She had appt at dentist and they were going to do sealants, but they came out told me that now my copy of limited guardianship is not good enough, please advise

Guardianship: I Have Limited Guardianship of My Grandaughtter, Does That Cover Medical

Online Services: Can a Store Legally Refuse to Accept a Gift Card They Sold

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: New York
Ill preface this by saying DoorDash only has one site for the USA. For any legal action it would be taken in New York as that is where I live.
Spending Christmas through New Years in Toronto right now.
It is a single company based in the USA.

I bought a gift card from DoorDash and they are refusing to accept it because I am currently in Canada. No where on the site does it say that the gift cards are for the United States only. When speaking with them the representative even went as far to admit they had just opened in Canada, so the exchange system was not setup as of yet. Which is what makes them not able to be used.
In their legal agreement, no where does it say USA only.

Can they legally sell you a gift card then immediately refuse to accept it?
Is this not a case of false advertising because the gift cards are said to work on DoorDash without exception?

Online Services: Can a Store Legally Refuse to Accept a Gift Card They Sold

Drug Possession: Doctor Shopping for Pain Medication

My question involves criminal law for the state of: ok, now this is probably just in my head and not something that will happen given the extent of my recent injuries but I do worry bout stuff that usualy never happens. If I where to move 1,000miles away maybe plus some in the states. if someone accused me of faking pain wich I have real pain so is just hypothetical I suppose. I don't even know what the charge would be but say I relocated 1k miles away plus in another state. and later an indictment came down accusing me of making up pain or not all was needed or whatever case maybe would i be extradited at such distance?

and no I'm not worried bout it happening in another state only because i have a lot of rods in back and leg also i wouldn't have mothers against me if i lived on my own like family making stuff up along with whatever it is that pain clinics do. not sure what the charge would be but whatever it be if it happened would they even bother to extradite me? if moved such distance? i have no criminal record other then a simple assult that happened over 5yrs ago.

Drug Possession: Doctor Shopping for Pain Medication

Emancipation: Can a Straight A Student Get Emancipated

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Missouri.
I am 17. I am currently a JR in HS and make straight As. I have 10.5 gpa on a 11.0 scale. I have good attendance and a pretty clean discipline record. I get a survivors check for my dad passing away, but I also plan to get a job soon. I have living arrangements for if I get granted emancipation. Currently I live with my guardians (my grandparents) and have since I was 11. I am pretty miserable here and the verbal abuse is bad. No one can get along together here and there is no talking about it. I am very seldomly allowed to see my other grandparents for no logical reason. I am looking to be granted emancipation in order to live somewhere else and I am fully prepared to support myself. I think it is vital in order for me to maintain my grades (very important to me) and my mental health as well. I am currently looking into getting a lawyer as we speak, but just looking for some help or tips while I look.

Emancipation: Can a Straight A Student Get Emancipated

Transfer of Title: New Travel Trailer Title - Michigan Dealer to Ohio Resident

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Michigan/Ohio

I am an Ohio resident who bought a brand new travel trailer in Michigan on 11/20/2015. I paid with a check (from my credit union) and cash. I signed a RD-108 form at the dealership which I believe is a request for a new title issued in my name. This is supposed to be sent to the Michigan Secretary of State, and according to Michigan MCL 257.217, the dealer has 15 days from delivery to submit paperwork with the SOS. I called the SOS and they have no record or paperwork for the vehicle at all. I've tried calling, emailing, etc. but I cannot reach anyone at the dealership: they are on "Christmas Shutdown" from 12/18/2015 thru 1/11/2016. I have a copy of the RD-108 and a copy of the Certificate of Origin, but I either need the original Certificate of Origin or an original Title (created from the RD-108 I believe?) in order to get an Ohio Title.

I need the Ohio Title because: a) my credit union is breathing down my neck to supply them with the title, and b) I cannot get plates for my trailer until I have an Ohio title in my name.

Any ideas on how to go about trying to obtain this info? I've contacted the manufacturer, but all they could give me was a copy of the Certificate of Origin. I've tried the Michigan SOS, but they haven't been very helpful the few times I have actually been able to talk with someone. The Ohio BMV is unable to help me as this was a transaction in Michigan and they would need either the original title or original certificate of origin.

Thanks!

Transfer of Title: New Travel Trailer Title - Michigan Dealer to Ohio Resident

Parties: Unable to Pay

My question involves court procedures for the state of: California

Hi there!

I'm being sued for an auto accident (a 5 car accident, in which I was the 4th car to be involved). I did have insurance, and despite the minor damages to the other vehicle, the person is claiming damages in total of $15,000, which my auto policy does not all cover (due to it being a multi-car accident, part of the coverage is going to other vehicles).

My question is, should I inform the party that I will be unable to pay in an attempt to get the suit dropped? I work part time (24hrs/week) and make minimum wage ($9/hr), so it is my understanding that my wages cannot be garnished due to wages being too low. Furthermore I have no property of value, except my vehicle (bought for $600), and may very well decide to file for bankruptcy should the lawsuit succeed (due to other debts, not just this possible one).

Should I inform the other party of this in an attempt to get them to drop the suit? Or will informing them of this somehow open me up to other legal matters?

Parties: Unable to Pay

Establishing an Order: Establishing Custody Due to an Unfit Parent

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Kentucky. The father of my child has been crazy lately. He has talked about killing himself, has told me he is mentally unstable. He can't think straight. His emotions are everywhere it worries me that I have to send my 1 year old to him. I have text messages from him saying all of this. Is there anything I can do custody wise? We haven't yet established it and I'm not sure I can afford an attorney at the moment

Establishing an Order: Establishing Custody Due to an Unfit Parent

Survivors Benefits: Nine Month Marriage Rule for Social Security Survivor Benefits

I am 63 years and I was married to my husband for less than 9 months. He died of cardiac arrest due to tobacco use according to the death certificate. I was turned down for Social Security benefits because we were not married for 9 months. We had been together as a couple for many years, and I carried insurance on him. Is there any way around the 9 month rule for marriages and social security survivor's benefits?

Thank you,
Sonya

Survivors Benefits: Nine Month Marriage Rule for Social Security Survivor Benefits

Eviction Notices: Which Eviction Notices Should a Landlord Serve

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California.

I own and live in a house in San Diego, California, and I have taken in 2 renters who are renting rooms on a month-to-month basis, with only verbal contracts so far, nothing in writing. They usually pay me in cash and though I have kept a record of the payments for my tax purposes, I have never given a written receipt to either tenant.

One of the renters has been here 16 months. She pays $600/month and that includes utilities. She is 62 and was laid off from her job almost a year ago and has been collecting unemployment, and has been able to pay her rent every month until this month. For December she paid half of the amount, $300, early in the month, but last week she told me she has no money and cannot pay. She appears to have made no effort to look for another place and there is no evidence she is preparing to move out.

Yesterday I gave her a 3-day Notice to Pay or Quit, and verified that the form had all the elements required by California law. However I believe I made an error on the dates. For the period covered by the $300 she still owes, I wrote December 15, 2015 through December 31, 2015. I believe I should have written December 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. I don't know if this is an error which would cause the case to be dismissed, if this comes to a court case.

Can I simply serve her with another 3-day Notice today, with the correct dates? (Of course one day later, so the 3-day period would start again.) And if I do, does that supersede the notice I gave her yesterday, even though the amount owed does not change?

Would it be advisable for me to also give her the 60-day Notice to Vacate now, at the same time as the 3-day notice? That will set the clock going on a date she must be out, period. Will that interfere or confuse the process of the 3-day Notice to Pay or Quit? If she has not given me any money by a week from today (Monday Jan. 4th) I intend to go to the court and file a case of Unlawful Detainer, based on the 3-day notice I give her today.

Thank you for your advice.

Eviction Notices: Which Eviction Notices Should a Landlord Serve

Garnishment and Execution: Tenant Served With a Garnishment Order Against Their Landlord

My question involves judgment recovery in the State of: Nebraska


My wife and I received certified letters recently stating our landlord is a Judgement Debtor. It says the judgement debtor is indebted to the judgement creditor for approx. $3000.

I am just the tenant paying rent.

It seems to say I need to answer these "interrogatories" questions which read like I am my landlord's employer and I would need to hold back some wages.

What should I do with this? I understand garnishments a bit and it would seem like the creditor somehow knows I am paying the landlord rent and they want their money out of that but what I am really unsure about is if I need to hold back rent to the landlord? The paperwork seems to say as much, something about "you are obligated to hold the property and credits of every description of the judgement debtor (the landlord) now in your possession or under you (my) control until further notice..."

So what should I do? It's obvious I need to answer their questions but if I don't pay the landlord, can I be evicted?

Garnishment and Execution: Tenant Served With a Garnishment Order Against Their Landlord

Traffic Lane Violations: Hov Lane

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: NY

Hi,
I got a ticket on I-278 in Staten Island, NY for improper using HOV lane - we had 3 people in a car, but were traveling around 4 pm and didn't realize that HOV lane rules are different in Staten Island and NJ. Apparently in NY the HOV lane is for buses ONLY if you are driving outside of hours specified on a sign. I don't remember seeing it on a sign (buses ONLY other times), but now they changed so I have no proof how it was displayed in July. I am going to the court, any advice?

Thank you,

Traffic Lane Violations: Hov Lane

Impound: Do I Need Insurance to Have My Impounded Car Towed Home

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: West Virginia
I allowed a friend to drive across the street while I went into store and I become very concerned when my ex-friend did not return for an hour so I dialed 911. The police took the description of my vehicle and my ex-friend and begin to search for him but while they were still searching he finally returned . I got into my car allowing him to drive me back home and before I had opportunity to inform police he had returned we was pulled over and he was arrested for Joy riding and no drivers license I was given a ticket for permitting and my car towed and impounded by police for no insurance and suspended drivers license . My car was towed and impounded and my tags taken off my vehicle by police . I called to see if I could have another towing company to tow my car home if I show my title but the towing company told me that I also needed to have proof of insurance before they could release my car is this true all help is appreciated .

Impound: Do I Need Insurance to Have My Impounded Car Towed Home

Other Violations: Ticket Given for Headlights Off- Though It Was Before the 30 Minutes After Sunset

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Headlights off in a time of darkness

On December 26th, I was pulled over for the first time. I was completely unaware of what I did. I thought it was because I turned on a yellow light (which I tend not do, though I know it is legal) and thought maybe it turned red and I didn’t notice. He gets off his motorcycle and I asked him what I did. He then said my registration was expired… and your headlights were off. Right away I realized my lights were indeed off, however I knew for a fact the car’s registration was not expired because my parents had got it recently. Anyways, he asked for my license, registration and insurance and I was nervous so it took me a while to find my license (I for sure had it, just stuck it into a one of the many pocket in my purse), and since it was my parent’s car I had no idea where the other stuff was, so I shifted through all the documentation and found registration. I then gave it to him and kept looking for my issuance. I told the officer I knew it was in there because my brother had just taken his drivers test and also needed that documentation. He then left to I assumed write my ticket. I then found the insurance information, but was instructed to stay in the car, I then tried to get the officer attention by waving at him, however he did not notice. The ten minutes he took writing the ticket, I thought I was receiving two tickets, one for my headlights (which I though would be a simple warning considering it was not yet 100 percent dark) and the more serious one the registration.

Anyways he hands me the ticket and asks if I had any question. I told him I had found my insurance info and he took it looked at it for a few seconds and handed it back saying okay. After reviewing my ticket, I realized he had given me two citations, one for the headlights and one for the insurance (though I did show him it was in the car, but due to unfamiliarity of the car it took a while to find) and one for the headlights.
My friend and brother were in the car and as we drove off to catch a movie we were still wondering why I was pulled over for registration but the officer never brought it up again and why did I receive a ticket if we all agreed it was not dark yet.
I began to do research because it just didn’t feel dark. Anyways I want to plead not guilty because the law states that headlights must be on 30 minutes after sunset or if visibility is bad that you can’t see 1000 ft in front of you. Luckily, we were heading from the bank right before I was pulled over and my friend took out money. It was date stamped at 5:13, and I drove no more than two minutes before I was pulled over. Making it around 5:16is, I was also in a well lit area because I was driving near the mall. Sunset was officially at 4:51, therefor I was not guilty of not having my headlights in darkness because the definition that the officer thought was dark was not the legal definition of darkness. Sorry if this isn’t making much sense.
It was also a very well lit area and I also have a phone call my brother made to my mom when I was pulled over at 5:19 still under the 30 minutes.
Overall I felt that I was not give the chance to correct my headlights because I was driving in a well lit area and the sun was still setting meaning there was light in the sky. Also my parent’s car has automatic light however I am not too sure how these work and normally I realize its dark and put on my headlights right away.
I know it’s a small ticket but I really felt one of the reasons the cop gave me a ticket was because what he originally pulled me over for was registration and he was I assume wrong (never told me) so he had to give me something.
Though I am a new driver (less than a year) I have a clean driving record, got a hundred on both written and driving test, and overall am a hard working college student who never gets into trouble.

THANK YOU

Other Violations: Ticket Given for Headlights Off- Though It Was Before the 30 Minutes After Sunset

Collection Lawsuits: Acquired Debt in One State, Moved to Another and Defaulted, then Back. S.o.l

I had a considerable balance on one of my credit cards that I opened from my home state in Texas. I moved to Nevada and took a job across the border into CA for a couple of years before I lost my job and defaulted. I moved back to Texas to get my feet under me at my parents house, but didn't change my drivers license until about 6 months ago.


My questions are:


What state will my SOL apply to?
Does it matter that my balance was acquired in Texas, even though my address at time of default was in NV?
For the sake of not giving too many personal details, let's assume my debt was over $12,000 on this card. What are my odds of being sued in Texas?


Many thanks to anyone would can shed light on this.

Collection Lawsuits: Acquired Debt in One State, Moved to Another and Defaulted, then Back. S.o.l

Sales Agreements: Sold Car to Colleague He Want to Return the Car

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California

Let me start with introducing the buyer and seller. I work for an company X as a contractor and the buyer is the employee of the same company X. We both work in the same team.

I was trying to sell my car, this buyer pinged me on office chat and asked if I can show him my car. I asked him to come with me for lunch and take a test ride on the way to restaurant. So we went out for lunch and he drove it all the way to restaurant. After lunch when we got back to office he confirmed that he like the car and he will by it.

Saturday he texted me in the morning and said that he want to come and pick up the car. He also requested me to come and pick him up from the BART station, which I did. I met with him on station and we drove the same car (which he came to buy) from BART station back to my home. I gave him the keys and bill of sale and rest of the papers to sigh on which he said he wants to transfer on his wife's name so he will do it all paper work on Monday(this incident occurred on Saturday). But he will take the car today itself. I was fine since I knew him a little and since we work at the same place so I trusted him.

Late that evening he again texted me again and said that his wife didn't like the car and he wants to drop it back at my house.

Now my question is that can I take him to court for cheating or fraud?

Sales Agreements: Sold Car to Colleague He Want to Return the Car

Providing to a Minor: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

My question involves criminal law for the state of: california
My 17 year old friend and i were caught smoking marijuana in my car at a park... We finished all our weed so they didnt find any on us i personally have a med card and im 18 years old they charged me with a misdemeanor 272a contributing to delinquency of a minor because the friend i was smoking with was 17... Does anyone know whats gonna happen to her they called her parents to come pick her up and took down her information...i believe i have to go to court in february whats gonna happen to me or what i should do?

Providing to a Minor: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

Copyright Law: Copyrights to a Photo

I had photos taken by a photographer. She then transferred copyrights over to me. Once I was given the rights, I was able to post the photos. A photo of mine happened to get in the wrong hands of someone that is currently in a bit of conflict with myself. This person then took the image and printed the image for their own home. Do I have any basis or ground to do anything about this? Or should I just ignore it as to not cause anymore issues between us? I do know that it is illegal to steal the work and such, and the photographer isn't very happy about the situation but I don't find its worth it, but I also at the same time don't find it right. I should also mention this photo was placed as a Facebook profile photo under a strictly private page, BUT the person that stole the photo is also blocked and not allowed to access my profile.

Copyright Law: Copyrights to a Photo

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Running a Red Light 21453 (A) Ve Red Light

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
I received a ticket today veh code "21453 (a) ve Red Light." I was first wondering what the "ve" is?
I was in the middle of the intersection when the light turned red. I plan to go to court and tell the judge just that. The police officer said that I was on line when it turned red. Not sure what my chance of winning is. I feel that I should follow through and say what I know is true.
Thank you

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Running a Red Light 21453 (A) Ve Red Light

Medical Malpractice: Liability of Critical Care Paramedic

My question involves medical malpractice in the state of: Nevada

Hi all,

I have been a paramedic for many years however recently became certified as a critical care transport paramedic. As a CCT-P we will be transporting the sickest patients to the hospital. During my training program many of the instructors stated that we will be transporting patients from ER to ER for specialty services (Neuro, Cardiac, etc). The instructors stated that at times ER's provide inferior care & call for transport to another facility in a quasi attempt to "turf" these highly critical patients. The instructors said that in this event that if a patient is too critical we should not transport them because ''they're too critical for transport'' & we could be liable if something happens to the patient. My opinion is that we are the highest level of care and we should be held liable if we DON'T transport them.

Does my question make sense? If not I can clarify.

Thank you

Medical Malpractice: Liability of Critical Care Paramedic

Speeding Tickets: Received Speeding Ticket on Interstate

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Texas

Today I was driving back with my family from Dallas to New Orleans. The weather was pretty bad on the way and we were going slowly with very poor visibility. About 2 hours outside Dallas, the rain cleared and everybody sped up. I have an Escort Passport radar detector in my car which has served me well. After a few miles, my detector started going off. As soon as that happened I slammed the brakes and brought my speed down to the speed limit. About 3 minutes later a state trooper sped past me with lights on and got behind a group of 4 cars going in front of me. He pulled over the last car in the group while the rest of them sped away.

I then went past the the stopped vehicle and continued at regular speed. About another 3 minutes later my detector started going off again, so I slowed down once more and after another 2 minutes the same trooper was in my rear. He flashed his lights asking me to pull over. He came by my window and first thing he saw was my radar detector. He then said "I got the right car this time". He claimed he clocked me going 100 in a 75 zone but he was not sure which car it was. HE said he pulled over the wrong car but realized that was not the speeding car because he felt the car that was speeding had a detector because it slowed down as soon as he tried to get a reading. I didnt bother arguing because I had an out of state plate and I had a long way to drive.

Also when the trooper asked me to come to his car to write me the ticket, he had a teenager in the front seat who looked like his son. The kid was playing on his iphone and had a can of some sort between his lap. I just found that strange.
So is there any grounds to fight this? The ticket has a bunch of options that I can pick, plead guilty, plead not guilty and go for jury trial, not guilty and waive jury trial, driving school....I have to respond by Jan 15, 2016.

Speeding Tickets: Received Speeding Ticket on Interstate

Emancipation: Can I Get Emancipated at 17 in Georgia

My question involves juvenile law in the State of:

Emancipation: Can I Get Emancipated at 17 in Georgia

Licensing: Can You Use Copylefted Materials Without Sharing Your Derivative Work

Hi everyone,
We are working on a website at our company and want to use a database that is licensed under the Open Data Commons Open Database License. It say "you may alter or build upon this data, you may distribute the result only under the same license."

Now we need to add more metadata to each data point in this database for our web application to work.

My questions is do we have to release our added meta data under the same license or can we keep it under a private company license?

Thanks in advance,
Jane

Licensing: Can You Use Copylefted Materials Without Sharing Your Derivative Work

Right of Publicity: Photos of Completed Job-Sub-Contractors Rights

I am a sub-contractor for pool companies. I build custom waterfalls and do the masonry which inevitably is the selling feature for general contractor. General contractor is posting photos of completed work to advertise for their company. Do I as the sub have any rights or can I be compensated for use of these photos for advertising?

Right of Publicity: Photos of Completed Job-Sub-Contractors Rights

Drunk and Impaired Driving: Open Intox Ticket Michigan

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan.

My passenger and I both received open intox tickets in Michigan. For some odd reason my passenger was also given a ticket for M.I.P as well. However He is 21 years old.

I'm worried about us going to jail because this is a misdemeanor. We both have to appear in court. My record is clean otherwise so is his. No prior offenses, we hold stable jobs and go to school. How can I approach bargaining?
Is it likely that We will go to jail?
What should I do when I call the court?
How much do you think this ticket will cost?
Does the fact the officer made a mistake give us any leverage?
I'm more concerned of having a charge on our records than anything how long would it stay on the record?

Drunk and Impaired Driving: Open Intox Ticket Michigan

Other Injuries: Chemically Burnt Hair from Salon

Hi, I am an American expat currently living in Incheon, South Korea. I went to the hair salon for a permanent straightening product. The hair dresser began applying some sort of chemical until ahe began desperately asking me if I had bleached my hair and saying she would not continue with the product due to prrvious hair damage. She had already begun though, and my hair began falling in clumps. She then decided to cut my hair, leaving me with short two inch pieces of hair that stick straight up all around my face but I did not notice until my hair dried later at home. Since then my hair has fallen out in large quantities leaving me with bald spots. It is so damaged and burnt and just keeps falling out.
What am I entitled to do in this situation?
I can not believe as a professional hair salon owner she would allow this to happen and butcher my hair leaving me with bald spots and burnt hair.

Other Injuries: Chemically Burnt Hair from Salon

Collection and Enforcement: If Custodial Parent Terminate Child Support Early

In the state of Tennessee if the custodial parent terminate child support for any reason early can they re file for child support or get back child support?

Collection and Enforcement: If Custodial Parent Terminate Child Support Early

Traffic Accidents: Pedestrian Hit and Run Law

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: Oregon

I was driving home late one night and right next to my house on my residential street which I was going about 20 mph on a man came out of nowhere and crossed the street right in front of me. I slammed the brakes and came to a quick stop maybe a foot away from the man. He had his hands extended and he placed his palm on my hood after I came to a stop. He yelled out "what is your problem"! And then started walking away the same way he was going. This was late at night in a very unpleasant neighborhood with a angry man that is about three times my size. I then continued down the street to my house, like a 20 second drive farther. After about 10 minutes 4 police men were at my door saying I fled the scene of a accident where I knocked a man over. I told him that he must have been mistaken but he said that his hand mark was on my hood (it was a cold winter night and there was dew on all the cars) and that I was lying. The officer was also incredibly rude, accused me of a cover up and was accusing me of drinking and trying to cover it up because I had chewing gum in my mouth. He said the man wants medical attention (he was sitting on the back of the squad car the whole time) and asked me for my insurance card. What can I do in a situation like this and what affect will it have on my insurance? I do not have a single ticket nor accident on my record.

Traffic Accidents: Pedestrian Hit and Run Law

Breaking a Lease: Convincing Argument to Sign Roommate Release Agreement

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Louisiana

I'm moving out of a toxic environment between my roommate and I. She technically violated our lease when her boyfriend began living there for the past 6 months without paying us anything. She claimed that he was her guest despite the fact that he would occupy our home while we weren't there, did his laundry there, and slept there all the time. She would also hide kitchen ware that we had agreed to share prior to moving in from me and does not clean up after herself. I found a tenant who would take my spot that she is okay with however, in order to be released we have to both sign a release form.

She refuses to sign it because she is uncomfortable with the fact that it states that she would be 100% responsible for the lease. I, and the company that our rent is paid through, assured her that once she signs the new lease, then it would be split 50/50 with the new tenant again. But, in order to obtain the new lease, she has to release me first. I don't think she understands that concept at all (this is also a girl who sent cash in the mail for one of our bills and wondered why our bill doubled and wasn't paid...). I already moved out completely and everything is in place except she won't release me. What can I do to convince her to sign (if I can)?

Breaking a Lease: Convincing Argument to Sign Roommate Release Agreement

Child Neglect: Mother Attempted Suicide W/ My 1 Year Old Son in the Home

My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Indiana. I am the biological non-custodial father of my 1 yr old son. I have filed an emergency petition for custody enlight of the events of his mother's attempt of suicide via pills (Zoloft ) I included in the petition the a portion of the police report that I could get from local PD, and contacted DCS. She is with child currently as well (not mine) I had my son with me while she spent a week in the psychiatric ward for only one week. That weekend after she was discharged it was "her weekend" with our son. Against my good conscience I did not feel comfortable leaving my son with her by himself.. had the police called on twice in one day because she said I had nothing stating I was to keep my son from her.. I felt extremely uncomfortable but didn't want to cause a scene in front of my son, or have a "tug-of-war" match sort of speak if I were to take him to the sitter and his mom come and get him from the sitter without me knowing it.. so against my good conscience she now has our son..I have my emergency hearing Dec. 28th. Opinions, thoughts, advice, is welcomed! Thank you.

Child Neglect: Mother Attempted Suicide W/ My 1 Year Old Son in the Home