Innocent Being Extradited

My question involves criminal law for the state of:
Texas and New Mexico

My boyfriend was arrested in NM to be extradited to Texas. He did not flee. He moved before charges were filed. A warrant was issued based off testimonial alone, not hard evidence (false allegations). Charge is sexual assault against a child. Should he file writ of habeas corpus while awaiting extradition?

Innocent Being Extradited

Civil Rights Issues: Deception Galore

My question involves civil rights in the State of: florida

Civil Rights Issues: Deception Galore

Transfer of Title: Transferring Title to My LLC — How Will It Be Registered

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

I live in PA and I’m looking to transfer Title of my car to my out-of-State LLC. The car will still be driven and garaged, as usual, from my home address in PA - the only thing that will change is the ownership.

With this being the case, would the car then be registered in PA under my personal name & address, or the name & address of the LLC? Or, do I have the option of registering it under either name & address?

Transfer of Title: Transferring Title to My LLC — How Will It Be Registered

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can a Father Get His Kids if the Mother is Getting Evicted

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Maryland. This situation is complicated. The paries involved are legally married but a divorce has been filed. The mother is homless and unemployed and has been sleeping on the couch of husband on and off for the past two years. She sent their three children to him in a cab when she was evicted 2 years ago. She became upset when he wouldn't give her his tax refund (she thinks she is entilted to it) and called his job (where he is a law enforcement) and claimed that he pushed her down and caused a back injury. He has been found inccocent of all wrongdoing but can not return to his home because he can no longer trust her. He has terminated his lease and is temporarily staying with his girlfriend over the state line in Pennsylvania. In two weeks they will lock her and the children out of the the rental townhome. She has been refusing to allow him to speak or see his daughters since she called his job. They have no custody order right now because the divoce is not final. She had called and threatened him, and well as texted threats. He has all of this evience. To avoid direct confrinatiion with her, can he pick up his kids from school and then go get their stuff and his stuff before the evicion takes place so that his kids are not tossed onto the street? They would move in with his girlfriend in PA. He would be more than willing to bring the girls to her for supervised visits until she gets a sutable place to live.

Custody and Visitation Issues: Can a Father Get His Kids if the Mother is Getting Evicted

Expungement and Sealing: Reducing a Dismissed Misdemeanor to an Infraction

My question involves criminal records for the state of: CA

I was wondering if it is possible to have a dismissed misdemeanor (via 1203.4) reduced to an infraction? I recently ran into an issue where having a dismissed misdemeanor on my record disqualified me from a program I was applying to.

However, if it was an infraction, then I would be fine. The charge was dismissed through the 1203.4 petition in 2007 so I was wondering if it would be possible to have it reduced to an infraction. Thank you

Expungement and Sealing: Reducing a Dismissed Misdemeanor to an Infraction

Getting Fired: Rig Mang Fired for Sexual Harassment on Co Worker Co Worker Cohersed by Other

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

Getting Fired: Rig Mang Fired for Sexual Harassment on Co Worker Co Worker Cohersed by Other

Pets: Rottweiler Dog

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of:
Am about to sell all the properties I have. One of my tenants wants to buy the house he is renting. For a few years he has been asking to allowed him to have a rottweiler dog. Every time the answer was NO. Now that he wants to buy the house, can I force him to get insurance before or when he gets a dog? Who will be liable if the dog bites or hurts someone? Am familiar with Texas laws when it comes to renting. When it comes to selling, not much. I want to be able to tell him where in the law it says he must have insurance, umbrella insurance, etc.
This is my problem. If I sell the house on the 1st of May, 2019 and he gets the house on the 2nd of May 2019, how can I force him to get insurance? Do I add that to the contract? Again, who will be liable if the dog hurts someone.
Please be specific.
Thank you

Pets: Rottweiler Dog

Disability Benefits: Disability and Income from Renting a House Out

Will be my long term disability or social security disability affected by me renting my house out?

Disability Benefits: Disability and Income from Renting a House Out

Working With a Lawyer: Is It Ok if a Lawyer Accepted a Retainer Without Providing a Contract

My question relates to legal practice in the state of: Virginia

The lawyer that I hired told me that she will be representing me at a General District Court and at a Circuit Court. She asked for a flat fee of $2500 each. She accepted the check for $5000, but didn’t sign a contract with me.

Later she sent me a representation confirmation letter where she states that retainer is not refundable. The letter is not clarifying what kind of services I will be provided.

I feel like something is wrong here. What should I do? Should I ask her to sign a contract with me ASAP?

Working With a Lawyer: Is It Ok if a Lawyer Accepted a Retainer Without Providing a Contract

Waiting List for Availability of Apartment to Rent

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
A 55+ apartment complex maintains a waiting list for future availabilities. The problem is they dont utilize the list as they just go with the first person to put down a holding fee regardless if they were on the list or not. The property is NOT an income restricted (HUD, section 8, or low income).
Is there any regulations that governs how this is suppose to work or is it just business practices of owners of the property decisions.

Waiting List for Availability of Apartment to Rent

Still Haven't Heard Anything from Fighting a Ticket

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

Some may recall my post from back in November about a 5 over the limit ticket. I opted to fight it and got everything sent out certified mail, confirmation showed that the court received my documents more than a week before the due date and promptly cashed my $238 check. Here we are, now knocking on the door of 5 months later (7 months since the ticket) and I haven't heard a peep. I checked the status online and it says

"22350 - VC22350-I- Unsafe Speed for Prevailing Conditions

A payment cannot be made to the case because it currently has an active case flag of 'TBD'.

A payment cannot be made to the case because it currently has an active case flag of 'TB'.

A payment cannot be made to the case because it currently has an active case flag of 'EPAYI'."

When I did my trial by written declaration, I was told 8-12 weeks which was fine, 20 weeks is now annoying. I called the courthouse and was told that the case is still pending. Are you kidding me?

I haven't gotten my money back so I didn't win yet. And my insurance just renewed with a clean driving record which tells me I haven't lost yet. What gives?

Still Haven't Heard Anything from Fighting a Ticket

Hiring a Lawyer: What Are Some Questions to Ask when Looking for a Defense Law Firm

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Arizona

Much like any other state, there are standard questions that any person looking to hire a defense law firm should ask. We have compiled a list of what we feel are the most important.

Q: Does the Law Firm sell its cases to other attorneys and call them “Of Counsel”?

Q: Is the Law Firm named after a Certified Criminal Law Specialist as designated by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization?

Q: How many Certified Criminal Law Specialists are at the firm?

Q: When you’re finding a lawyer, be sure to ask if the Law Firm AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell?

Q: When you’re finding an attorney, be sure to ask is the Law Firm listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?

Q: Is the Law Firm’s named partner listed in the Southwest SuperLawyers Publication?

Q: Is the Law Firm’s named partner listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Arizona by the American Association of Trial Lawyers?

Q: Does the Law Firm go to Jury Trial regularly (and win)?

If you go to www.dmcantor.com and click on Jury Trial Victories, you will see over 145 of our Complete Acquittals (i.e. not guilty – All charges) listed with dates and courts. No other Arizona Law Firm lists more than 22 Complete Acquittals on their website (Web Results as of Jan 1, 2019).

“Dismissed” and “Reduced Charge” claims are not the same as a Jury saying “Not Guilty – All Charges!” Some lawyers can occasionally receive dismissals and charge reductions (we have thousands), but very few can regularly achieve Complete Acquittals!

When you’re finding a lawyer, be sure to ask the Law Firm how many Jury Trials have resulted in Complete Acquittals since the Law Firm was formed.

When you’re finding an attorney, be sure to ask the Law Firm to list their last 10 Jury Trial Victories (i.e. Complete Acquittals) with dates.

This should be listed on their website.
If not, then why not?

Q: Did the Jury Trial Victories which a Law Firm claims actually occur while the winning lawyer was employed by that Law Firm – or did they occur while the lawyer was employed elsewhere?

Hiring a Lawyer: What Are Some Questions to Ask when Looking for a Defense Law Firm

Contract Law: Advertising Contract Gone Bad

My question involves business law in the state of: Washington

I got a call from a local news station asking if my cleaning company would like to be an exclusive cleaner for one of the several Greater Seattle areas about a month ago. I listened fully to the guys pitch and it sounded great. What more could a business want than to be affiliated with the local news? The person told me a list of things they will be doing to generate leads, which included a spot on their front main page.

So, it all sounded great so I agreed and foolishly signed the contract without giving it a 2nd look thinking "hey, it's the local news, they wont screw me over!" . WRONG. After signing the contract and paying the money for the advertising the guy set me up for a phone call so I could get set up with my end of the advertising. They work with an online company where I have some type of editing and stats access for all my ads. So, once I received this call and actually started talking to the person it became very clear to me that everything that this guy told me was sugar coated. Sure they did provide every service he said they would, but to what extent was a lie. The biggest thing that stands out is the fact that he said we were to have an ad on their main page. He even showed me over the internet where exactly it was going to go. The exposure was going to be a lot. Now here is how that 'ad placement' actually went. Yes, we get an ad on their main page. But it wasn't where the guy said it would be. The company that runs the advertising for the news station also runs their own coupon website. So it goes like this, the person goes to the news station website, they scroll to the bottom and select the specific city in greater seattle that they are in , and then there is a 1 in __ chance (how many company ads the coupon website has) in showing.
If you are like me, the only reason why I go intentionally to a local news station website is usually just to get a quick look at the weather. I dont know anyone personally who goes in depth into those websites.
Now, it gets worse.
On top of this, I call the news station to figure out what the other companies are for exclusive cleaners for the other greater seattle areas. Maybe there is something that they are doing to help them get business in this. The station refused to give up any names despite it being public information. This is terrible! Not only is this information not verifiable by the station, other businesses are getting treated the same! People can claim a lot, and so what if someone hears about my company or sees an ad and thinks" Hmm, an exclusive cleaner for ___news station? I've never heard of that, is that a real thing?" So they call, and what does the news station do? They have said 1 of 2 things to me, I don't know what you are talking about or only high-ups have that information. There is no credibility in this! No way to verify to customers and it is fishy they wont tell me the names of any of the businesses.

AND IT GETS WORSE

2 weeks into advertising we have received no business. I have already contacted the news station saying that I feel lied to and I wanted my money back. They told me that because I signed the contract I had to pay a percentage of what I agreed to which came out to 1K. No way was I about to pay 1K just to stop advertising with them. I might as well just let it sit and hope that I get at least 1 persons buisness.
So, I decided I was going to go on my own and advertise it. I paid over a thousand dollars for this title " exclusive cleaners' and no where in the contract does it say I cannot use that in my advertising. What they are doing isnt cutting it. So, I have some local magazines and a email campaign I feel I have the right to add in that "exclusive cleaners for ___ area" . They told me I cannot because of a 'branded' thing?

It is my understanding that unless it is in written word in the contract you can't just say that. This is how they justified it. They said that because the word BRANDED is on the lefthand corner of the contract means that I agree to not advertise it?
If you look at the contract, it is very loosely written and has nothing in it regarding how I use the title.

The more I think about it the more I think that I could get out of this using the unconscionable contract thing as why.
Or maybe you can think of something else I can do?

I feel cheated and I would like to at least try on my own to get buisness from this somehow.

I am 1 1/2 months into this now and still NOT ONE SINGLE LEAD NOT ONE PERSON NOT ONE ANYTHING

Does someone feel up to looking at the contract? It is only 2 or 3 short pages.
If you dont mind, it doesnt actually have any personal details in it.

Here is what they sent me saying that I agreed to not advertise that I was an exclusive cleaner, they just highlighted the top corner.

Contract Law: Advertising Contract Gone Bad

Title Defects: Legal Description in Warranty Deed Does Not Match Survey or Previous Deed

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Georgia
When the closing attorney drafted the Warranty Deed to a property I purchased several years ago the Legal Description has 44deg 51' 47". The land survey and a previous owner Warranty Deed reads 44deg 52' 47". This error was not noted until I was preparing to have the property annexed into the city and have it rezoned. The attorney has since retired and closed his practice. What actions need to be taken to fix this typo in the legal description?

Title Defects: Legal Description in Warranty Deed Does Not Match Survey or Previous Deed

Service and Repair: Carwash Damaged My Car

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Texas
Car came out of carwash Friday 5pm and carwash had broken off my driver's side, hanging 2 feet down the side of my car by wires. Told the cashier 'they broke my mirror" and she says she has two managers looking at it now. I never did meet this 2nd Manager, if there actually was a 2nd. Look out 1-2 minutes later and on-site Manager has a socket wrench in his hand trying to paste the mirror back on. Went out told him to stop, he's not going to fix the mirror. He ignores me so I tell him again 'get away from my car, don't touch it". He tells me 'anyone one can fix it'. Then on-site Manager's first questions to me was "How old is this car? How long have you had it?". Says he thinks the mirror was 'glued on' so my fault. Says my car is old so my fault because they wash millions of cars and none of them have ever been "damaged like mine".

Called Police who talks to me, talks to the on-site Manger and says this is a civil matter and he can help resolve but can not force the carwarsh Manager or Owner to do anything. Gave me a card with an Incident # on it. Police did ask the Manger if they have a Damage Policy and is it posted and Manager hummed-n-hawed "not sure, he could find out". Asked Manager if there are pamphlets of Damage Policy that are given to customers and Manager again hummed-n-hawed "think they are somewhere".

I told Manager to call Ford Dealership 2-3 blocks away and get quote to fix. Carwash guy came back with a parts quote of $64.56. I called Dealership and spoke with Repair shop who quoted me 1 hour labor @ $132.88 and he later sent me an email of this quote. Told Manager to authorize payment of both and I would take my car to the Dealership when the part came in Sat morning. He refused, saying he can't do that. Told him to write on the part quote that they would pay for both and sign it. He wrote "I gona pay for the part and instalment this is my phone number 469-212-xxxx" and he signed it.

Police suggested I go ahead and file out the Carwash's Incident Report so I did and basically said 'my car has never been damaged, you broke my driver's side mirror off, you need to pay to replace/install a new one, and it's irrelevant if on-site Manager 'thinks' mirror is glued-on'. Told them get hold of the Owner and said they couldn't and could not give me his number. Said I have to send the Owner an email thru the Carwash website. They taped the mirror to my car, I left carwash about 6:30pm, and I sent Owner email when I got home.

Received email from Owner Sat morning saying he wants to inspect my car and to come back over to the carwash. Told him they broke my mirror and they need to pay to replace. Asked how old is my car. Told him that's irrelevant. Asked who his Insurance was and he told me "that's none of your business". First said he had Insurance then told me he was self-insured. Said he wouldn't do that. He wanted to un-tape the mirror and inspect it. Told him he could not touch my car but that his Insurance Adjuster could come and inspect. He refused.

Gave me the same story they wash millions of cars, he owns multiple carwashes, and this never happened and it's my fault. Said the only way he will fix my car is if I go to the Dealership, pay all costs, come back and put my car thru his carwash again, and if the mirror breaks off again he will reimburse me the cost. I told him I'm not try and re-break my car to prove he broke my car!!! Then he started the personal attacks. That I brought in an old car knowing the mirror had been glued on and now what him to pay for it and that he's used to dealing with people "like me". Then he threatened me saying "you don't know who I am" and "I'm not going to do a thing, go ahead, take me to small claims court".

My Insurance won't cover as I carry Liability only since I don't really drive anymore. So I've been calling City and County Clerks Offices to get his Insurance info. He's set as an LLC and he's listed as Owner. So how do I get his Insurance information. Or do I forget about who his Insurance is and just file into Small Claims Court. My concern with Small Claims is that is I have cardiac and mobility issues and I can not hike around a Courthouse.

NOTE: my car is a 2006 Ford Focus, I bought new, am disabled so rarely drive anymore, never been damaged until this Carwash episode, 83k miles with only about 2,000 miles since July 25th, 2018, and intend to drive it till the wheels fall off, not going to pay $18k for a car only to sit in my driveway 28 days each month.

Thanks in advance!! Hoping someone on here can help.

Service and Repair: Carwash Damaged My Car

Assault & Battery: Sodomy in the Third Degree - Questionable Charge

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Kentucky

I am a victim of sexual assault, and I did go the legal route and filed with the police. I did my research on the laws of my state, and I am fully aware the sodomy in the third degree has to do with deviate sexual intercourse.

It becomes questionable when the simple fact is: I was assaulted not anally, not orally, but vaginally.

I found that sexual misconduct was a more appropriate charge for my case, but the lawyer claimed otherwise. I sought out a second opinion later on from the lawyer that was a district attorney rather than a county attorney, only to be told I couldn’t even speak to the district attorney.

Months after filing, I still find myself angry at not receiving any justification or true answers as to why this would be better classified as sodomy in the third degree rather than any other charge that actually includes vaginal assault.

Can someone help clarify this for me?

Assault & Battery: Sodomy in the Third Degree - Questionable Charge

Driver's License Applications: My Future Driver's License

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Florida

First of all in case of any English error please tell me!

I arrived in Florida on December 29th last year and until now I couldn't get my driver's license and I still suffering from abstinence (because I used to drive a manual car, this Toyota by my mother), because I was still in adaptation process to the new country. Okay, now I know that I must get my license. I have all the necessary documents for the exams (yes I'm Permanent Resident) but I still have some questions.

Unfortunately now I only could get appointments for Lauderdale Lakes (for May 3rd) and now there's not more dates anymore. In Palm Beach County there's not new appointments (I'm from Lake Worth Beach). Last week I went to a department office to ask some questions and the woman said that I could rent a car and go for doing the tests (because the place is 37 miles away from home) with my Brazilian driver's license. My Brazilian driver's license I have since 2016 and is still valid. Until now the only car rental agency that accepted was the Alamo. Okay, would be better for borrowing some car but the only car that would be available is broken (my father's C-Class). In Brazil the process is very different (and much more expensive, almost 2 months of average wage) and is possible (and required) using any car by a fleet by some driving school. In Florida would be possible to use a fleet car by a office for the driving exam? I also thought in practicing for the exam but I don't know if I could do that with my Brazilian license (Turo accepted me).

And I also don't know if would be allowed to using a car by Turo for the exam. What advices would you give me for this? There will be new more appointments? I'm sorry in case of any confusion as well as some unpleasantness .

Thanks for attention,
Lanpenn

Driver's License Applications: My Future Driver's License

Expungement and Sealing: County vs State Supreme Court Expungment Records Back and Forth

My question involves criminal records for the state of: ok

I got an expungment granted in may of last year. Everything has gone smoothly, and the records have all been removed from the OSBI and from what I gather, FBI as well. That and because of the time lapse, the paper records were destroyed back a year and a half ago, so for the most part, I''m all set. EXCEPT for one little glitch:

When I log on to my states online county records, there is also a link that takes it to the Ok supreme cour of appeals records. My appeal still shows up on the online records, although it doesn't list an offense or any bad details necessarily. There are two. One filed by my attorney who messed up on it, and another one filed that was correct and which resulted in my conviction reversal. My problem is, my lawyer said he couldn't bring anything up when he looked for it, even though I could bring it up plain as day. Also, when I contacted the state supreme court to ask them about it, they said they would need a letter from the county in which this all took place. Ok, fine. I called the county to speak with them, but the clerk I spoke with said she had never heard of the supreme court appeals needing such a thing. She said she would look into it and get back with me, but that was about 6 mos ago. The online appeal info doesn't show anything derogatory. I could have been appealing a speeding ticket conviction for all it has on there. It's just I don't like the loose ends and would like to erase it in any way I can.

Am I simply going to have to take this up with another attorney, or is there some sort of way I can handle this myself? Also, for some reason, when I message the attorney who took care of this, and ask him for a copy of my expungment order, I don't hear back. I've asked now two or three times. Advice?

Expungement and Sealing: County vs State Supreme Court Expungment Records Back and Forth

Parking Tickets: Street Cleaning Fine - Was Never Issued Given Ticket

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

Yesterday I collected a letter in my mail dated 4/11/19 saying: "Our records indicate that you have failed to pay the parking citation listed below. Your original fine has now increased and and additional $25 penalty has been added." The fine is now $171.00. The letter says the incident took place on 2/7/19. The envelope that the letter was sent in was undated so I don't know when it was sent.

I had pulled over to take a phone call. My engine was running, I was in the drivers seat. No ticket was given to me at the scene. No attendant approached me or my car. I never received a ticket in the mail or any reminder. The only notice of the supposed violation has been the 4/11/19 letter. I believe the parking attendant - assuming there was one - didn't approach me or my car because they knew they were doing something shady.

Would welcome any feedback. Thanks.

Parking Tickets: Street Cleaning Fine - Was Never Issued Given Ticket

Sales Agreements: Spot Delivery Help Needed - Ohio

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

On March 14th, my husband purchased a 2016 Jeep Liberty at a major well-known dealership in Cincinnati. It had been years since he had purchased a car, and after being walked all over the 'Auto Mall' looking at cars for 4 hrs, quite frankly he was exhausted when they sat down to sign the paperwork. He's 75 years old, so he was anxious to get the paperwork done and get out of there. He was told that he was approved for 2 different cars, and just to take his pick.

18 days later, he receives an email message that the dealership was unable to sell his loan off, and to bring the car back. We then pulled out the paperwork and find that there was a 14 day Spot Delivery clause in the agreement.

He calls the dealership and is told not to worry, they don't want the car back, that was just a 'form' email, and they just need bank statements, and all will be fine.

On April 14th, we still had not received a payment book from anyone, so he called the dealership and they said the loan was approved, but the paperwork wasn't done yet, and the bank said to just make the payment to the dealership. They wanted the payment via debit card over the phone. My husband made the payment and then they called a few days ago and said that they had a BETTER loan for us, that would save $25 per month, and so they were going to refund the payment we made, and we would not actually have a payment due for another 30 days, as they had a new lender for us.

THEN....they said we had to sign a NEW contract with them. Hubby said fine, as long as that was not going to start a new Spot Delivery period again - and they said it would but after all - we would save $25 per month!! So, we asked to speak with the bank that had approved the loan. Surprisingly they gave us a number to call, but the person that we were told to speak with told us that the loan was NOT approved yet, and in fact she has asked for a more recent proof on income on my husband's business (he is self-employed in addition to social security).

We then provided them with what the loan person stated she needed, but that the dealer had never asked us for...and within minutes, the dealer called again and said the loan was now approved. We asked for it in writing, they said they could not do that, and if we did not sign a new contract with a new Spot Delivery 14 day period, they were
going to take the car back. This all happened late Friday afternoon, so I could not call anyone for legal advice.

Everything I have read says that since the dealer signed the TIL as the Seller-Creditor, and the 14 day window is LONG past - they cannot cancel the contract.

But - they actually want to come to our home Monday to have us sign a new contract!! BTW - hubby's credit is not bad, it's just limited as we don't use credit much at our age!

Hoping someone here has some insight!!

Thanks!

Sales Agreements: Spot Delivery Help Needed - Ohio

Field Sobriety Tests: Field Sobriety Tests in New Jersey

My question involves criminal law for the state of: NJ

Are field sobriety tests voluntary in New Jersey? If so could you please direct me to the legal source that states this? Many thanks!

Field Sobriety Tests: Field Sobriety Tests in New Jersey

Is Anyone Able to Decipher This Statute

Section 28(1) of Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth)

The part highlighted: https://ibb.co/dKc8Ms4

Is Anyone Able to Decipher This Statute

Hit-and-Run Accidents: What to Do on Hit and Run Incident

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

So last night my dad was hit by another driver (probably drunk or on the phone or who knows what). He was inside the house heard a loud noise (his truck was parked) and the guy obviously hit my dads truck parked and just slam the accelerator and took off the scene. My dad told me what do I recommend I said well lets call the police. So we did. Officer basically came wrote a document (I assume for our own personal matter and so they can have it on file) so the insurances could see proof. The thing is I told her I dont really think its worth it (the hit wasnt that bad) the reason I called was hoping this would be on their alert list and maybe they can catch the guy. The only thing we know it was a Volkswagon (the logo sign was on the ground so we know it was that and silver) because you could see his car actually took the bigger toll (my dads truck luckily wasnt that bad of a hit).

My question here is their anything that can really be done after this? The truck is old its just liability so I know the insurance will not deal with it. I was hoping more if they can catch the guy so he can be a responsible for what he did. I am on the assumption nothing can really be done at this point, but was hoping to hear what others think.

Hit-and-Run Accidents: What to Do on Hit and Run Incident

Regulations and Procedures: Forgery

There is an assistant director at a county children and youth services who is signing caseworkers names and putting her initials next to their name on letters that go out to families telling them there is a referral on their family for physical or sexual abuse. Caseworkers have been unaware that she is signing their names until recently because these letters were never sent out until now. Families are calling caseworkers and asking about these letters because their name is signed on it but the caseworker doesnt know anything about it because they were never told she is signing their name. My question is...is this forgery and is it against the law?

Regulations and Procedures: Forgery

Banking: Postdated Checks

My question involves personal finance in the State of: Ohio

My ex spouse owes me a sum of money for medical bills for our child. I received a stack of checks that are post dated for future dates (all within the next 30 days). They are written for various small amounts (some as low as $1) and each check is dated with a different date on it and they all run consecutively, one day after the other. If I follow the dates on the checks, I will be depositing one check each day until the last one is cashed. I can only assume this is a way to be difficult, as he is not paid daily at his job, so paying on it daily until the amount is covered wouldn't be due to his pay schedule. From what I have read, there is no legal reason why I cannot deposit all of the checks now. I would like to double check that this is correct. Thank you.

Banking: Postdated Checks

Rankings of Best Seo Services in Bangladesh

My question involves adoption law for the State of: The best Search Engine Optimization service always starts with research, audit, and analysis. Our expert SEO team thoroughly check your website considering your business pattern and perform an A-Z analysis.


Rankings of Best SEO Services in Bangladesh

Rankings of Best Seo Services in Bangladesh

Starting a Business: Like to Know How to Start Single Member LLC and Writing an Operating Agreement

My question involves business law in the state of: Oklahoma
I want to start a single member LLC company to buy a house under LLC name. My parent will be residing in the house. I am not collecting any rent from them as long as they are living in the house. Since I am not collecting any rent from them, then I will not open a bank account under LLC name. How do I write the operating agreement where the CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION is mentioned and can I open a bank account in the future when I sell the house.
I am grateful for any help.

Sam,

Starting a Business: Like to Know How to Start Single Member LLC and Writing an Operating Agreement

Dismissal: Small Claims Wrong Business Name Filed

My question involves court procedures for the state of: mass
Im a contractor and have another contractor taking me to small claims for a small amount. They filed my business name wrong with the original filing and they filed for a continuance and the business name is still wrong. I responded because I plan on going to court. Example (These are fake names) ABC123 Contracting and they listed as ABC123 Construction. If its filed under the wrong business name and mailed to my correct address, do I automatically win the case when I show up for court and show my contractors license and prove the wrong name was filed? Say they won they can not collect because it was filed under the wrong name? thank you

Dismissal: Small Claims Wrong Business Name Filed

Establishing an Order: Child Custody with Domestic Violence

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

Hello all, this is my first post. looking to hear your thoughts and suggestions.


So I was arrested for domestic violence 273.5 w/ injury. by the time I was bailed out my wife left the state of California and fled to the state of AZ. There she obtained a protective order restricting me from contacting her or our children. ( she used the emergency protective order that was issued by the police when I was arrested as a reference to obtain the protective order in AZ. )

My questions are …

1, does the state of CA have jurisdiction sine the kids have lived in ca all their lives ?

2, can I order the kids to stat with me in ca or order her not to take the kids back to Arizona and keep them in the state of ca ?

3, my domestic violence case is currently in 825pc release status. how does that effect my case with child custody ?

4, my wife and I were living with my mother taking care of her since she is ill. she has a long lasting relationship with the children , can she file for separate visitation rights that wont effect my visitation time ? and my father lives separate, but he has a relationship with the kids as well. how can he see the kids without affecting my time ? , essentially its like 3 against one ,,, how does that work ?


im sure ill have more questions late, but I think this will do for now. I appreciate this website and what it offers to people like myself.

thank you all in advance for reading and to those who respond.

Establishing an Order: Child Custody with Domestic Violence

Pleadings: Service of Amended Answer

My question involves court procedures for the state of: Massachusetts

Defendant's Motion for leave to amend answer was granted.
Does he have to serve this amended answer on Plaintiff, or is the "Proposed Answer" in his Motion considered the actual amended answer?

Pleadings: Service of Amended Answer

Marriage: Curious About Adjustment of Status, Terrified of Accidental Fraud

My husband and I need some advice. I (American citizen) am in the process submitting CR1 for my husband, who is Brazilian. We got married in Brazil in August 2018. At that time, we decided to pursue a CR1 visa. We hired A SERVICE TO review and mail our documents and we have not filed the petition yet. My husband arrived in the US with a B2 visa planning to make a temporary visit and stay up to mid June before going back to Brazil. He got heavily questioned by CPB in Chicago before being allowed to continue on his way.

Since he arrived, we’ve been preparing documents to complete our CR1 petition, such as getting a joint bank account, joint car title, and joint car insurance. Now we are realizing just how much longer the CR1 could take and he started asking about the Adjustment of Status instead of the CR1 process. We have most of the documents required for that petition as well. Obviously we want to stay together because long distance just totally sucks, but as far as I was aware, applying for AoS while on a B2 was an automatic no. I am very afraid of accidentally committing fraud or something worse and having my husband basically permabanned from reentry and deported to boot.

Some additional relevant info - hubs didn’t even quit his job back in Brazil and has been teleworking during his stay here. He has no written documentation of his agreement with his boss to telework for around 2-3 months, but maybe we could get that. He has a return flight and short term travel insurance with an end date. He hasn't transferred any of his funds from his bank accounts, left most of his possessions at home, and has yet to pick up his college graduation diploma. His family is expecting him back.

We have not submitted K1 or C3 paperwork and we did not obtain a B2 with the intention of immigration. We were aware when we got married that there would be no possibility of the K1 anymore and decided on the CR-1 as our best bet. We've already contracted and paid a preparation service the full fee for a CR-1 visa and his current visit has an end date, with a booked return flight and an end date on his travel insurance. He didn't quit his job back in Brazil either, and has been teleworking. Our only intention this entire time was to spend a couple months together as husband and wife while finally submitting the CR-1, and then he would return home to wait. I'd go see him in Brazil around March next year and we would keep waiting.

We want to get legal advice on whether we would be committing immigration fraud or not by filing for the Adjustment of Status in this situation, and how to prove the authorities in the best way possible that he was truly with the intent of doing a temporary visit but we changed our minds. At what step of the process do we need to prove our case? Do we include documentation of prior intent to return with the initial petition, or just bring it to the interview?

Thank you for all of your help. I'm a bundle of nerves with this possibility.

tl;dr: Hubs is here on B2 and we like it, want to change from initial plan of CR1 to AoS. Is it legal?

Marriage: Curious About Adjustment of Status, Terrified of Accidental Fraud

Marriage After Visa Expired

My fiancee' and I are planning on getting married soon. Her tourist visa expired over a year ago while she was staying with her brother (who is a US Citizen.) She made Lawful Legal Entry and overstayed her visa. We have been dating for over 6 months. She is not on any government welfare and completely supports herself. She has ZERO criminal activity and arrests. I say these things because im pretty sure they are all taken into account when filing for a Permanent Visa while going through the naturalization process.

My question is What forms so I need to fill out, when, and in what order. What Precautionary steps do I need to take when filing the paperwork to make sure there are no hang ups. I have heard stories where a husband filed taxes separately that caused a hang up on the Naturalization.

Can someone point me in the correct direction

Marriage After Visa Expired

Business Regulation: How Necessary is a Governing Law Clause in Terms?

My question involves business law in the state of: All states.

This question is specifically about policy notices on websites such as terms of use, privacy policy and disclaimer.

How important is it to have a governing law and jurisdiction clause. I've looked at a lot of policies on a lot of websites. Some have a governing law and jurisdiction clause. others do not. I know nothing about the law but researching online, this is how I understand it. A governing law and jurisdiction clause specifies which laws and jurisdiction will be used to settle disputes. Without that clause jurisdiction is where the parties are. Since it's hard to sue someone in one state from another, the suit generally happens where the party being sued is. You can't sue someone in Wyoming in a Florida court. So without a governing law clause, doesn't it effectively default to the location of whatever party is being sued? So unless someone what's to specify a different state, for example they are in Wyoming but what to use Nebraska law and jurisdicton for some reason, is it a necessity to have a governing law clause?

Business Regulation: How Necessary is a Governing Law Clause in Terms?

Ownership Rights: Can Your Parents Take You Money

My question involves personal property located in the State of: Indiana

My boyfriend is 22 and his parents took his bank card and changed all his passwords and his pin number and they took all his money. Can they legally do that they are not charging him rent to live with them.

Ownership Rights: Can Your Parents Take You Money

How to Play Game Online 2019

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How to Play Game Online 2019

Business Issues: Corporate Responsiblity for International Affiliates

My question involves business law in the state of: California.

I joined this dating website called www.dream-singles.com and I have been on it since 2015. It features exclusively Ukrainian ladies and I picked one that I liked and I corresponded with her via the web site and also by email since 7/2015. This year in January I finally flew out to Kiev to meet her. At the time I didn't realize it, but she was an IMPOSTER. She was not the girl I thought I would be meeting although she was a close look alike. I have spent over $3500 in fees just chatting with her over the 3.5 years and my trip cost $2600 by the time you factor in her accommodations, 12 hour bus trip and other things she demanded that I buy for her while in Kiev... All these ladies are supposed to be interviewed and confirmed by the local agencies throughout the Ukraine. The main company is located in Nevada and in California. I'm in California. I have just now learned that there were 5 complaints against this company at the Better Business Bureau in the last 12 months. There are pages of complaints about the website on complaintsboard.com about them. One of the main issues is that the main company website claims that they do NOT pay any of the ladies to write letters to men. I'm certain this is rubbish, and they are in fact paid for each letter by Ukrainian agencies throughout the country. There were days when my mailbox was inundated with hundreds of emails from women with some of the stupidist letters I've ever read.

My question is does a corporation here in US have a responsibility for the activities of the goings on of meetings in the Ukraine? The US company hires affiliate agencies to recruit these ladies. While some of the ladies may have sincere intentions of meeting someone, there are many bad apple agencies.

Here's a link to my website where I have posted photos of my meeting in Kiev with my friend. I believe that I was communicating with her for the last 3 years. When I chatted with her on the website, I always thought that my typing in English appeared on her computer in English. What an assumption. I have learned that every word I typed was translated into Russian so she could understand me and respond. Her computer had a Russian keyboard, and all her words were translated back into English for me. Her profile states that she has an "Intermediate" level of English... This is ridiculous and when I met her she could not speak a single word aside from hi and bye, and could not understand me. I had a paid translator for 3 days of this and it was pricey. She picked the translator also. I think they could have been in cahouts. I paid him 300 euros on the first day which included some taxi fares and I knew nothing about them. I had to pay all her expenses and before the trip we chatted online. She demanded that I send her money directly so that she could stay at a place where she had stayed before. She refused to let me book her a place at a reasonable hotel near where I was staying. I guess I was naive and she probably took her bus trip and stayed at a friends house keeping the $350 I sent her for herself. She also got another $70 from me when she asked me for it because she needed to go to the hospital because she was in pain and had problems with her gal bladder.

Here's the photo page : http://www.kingaccountingandtax.com/kiev1.aspx

Please take a look at the photos and tell me if you think the girl sitting next to me in the restaurant is the same as the girl in the other photos. Do you think the girl holding the card with my name on it is the same as the girl to the right in the red? If so, is she the same girl sitting next to me?

I should have asked to see her ID when I arrived at the airport. She was there with the translator. I believe this is a different lady and if you look closely at the picture of her sitting with me, her lips are not as full as the other lady and her eyebrows don't arch as much. Also her chin in more rounded and the other lady has a chin that is slightly pointed. The lady sitting next to me is a close look alike to her. What do you think?

Is this US corporation liable for this bait and switch on me? Can I be successful at small claims to get a refund of my money?

Thanks.

Is the US corporation liable for this bait and switch?

Business Issues: Corporate Responsiblity for International Affiliates

Stalking: The Person Who Has Filed a Restraining Order Against Me is Doing Work at My House

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama

In 2017, a former topless dancer of whom I was a client years earlier (2009) filed a restraining order against me. She claimed I had been stalking her, although that is not accurate. The order is good for two years, so it will be in effect until at least August. I am currently having some work done at my place of residence. She is employed by the contractor doing the work. Knowing full well that this is my house, she still accepted the job and will be there for some time. However, she approached me, in my home yesterday to inform me that I may NOT be there while she is there working, or else I will be in direct violation of the restraining order and will be arrested and booked immediately. Can she just order me out of my own home like that? I have followed the RO to the letter of the law, yet here she is, in my home daily, of her own volition telling me that I may not be there. I had someone tell me that my only recourse is to fire the contractor so as to avoid legal prosecution. Otherwise, I will have to stay out of my own house while she is there. Surely, that's not right. I have requested that the contractor please use someone else and he told me that she is all he has at the moment as far as help is concerned. I'm fine with her being there, because as far as I am concerned, this is business, and nothing more. I just don't want to end up arrested. I did not talk to her and I was in another room entirely when she walked in and laid into me verbally. She even claims that I am in violation of the RO by not disclosing to the contractor that one of his workers has an active RO against me. Like I know who his employees are. Anyway, surely I am not in violation of the RO, am I? So long as I do not speak to her while she is there, which is what I plan on doing.

Stalking: The Person Who Has Filed a Restraining Order Against Me is Doing Work at My House

Speeding in California

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

Hey all - I read an older thread on here where some members suggested just posting as soon as the OP had gotten the ticket, so here I am. Got one this morning. 87 in a 65. CHP was very nice, and wrote me for 80 in a 65. The ticket itself is largely unreadable. The radar box is not marked. I don’t believe it says pacing anywhere, although I’m not sure where to look. I could post a pic of the ticket if needed.
I’m not eligible for traffic school since my last traffic school was done in August of last year. The ticket itself I got quite a few months before that though.

Anyhow, what’s my options to fight this, or delay until I’m elible for traffic school again?
Thanks in advance everyone.

Speeding in California

Copyright Law: Derivative Work

I would like to develop and publish a prep course for an existing (copyrighted), rigorous foreign language course. My plan is to lay out my book in the same order as the course I’m preparing students for (e.g., nouns first, verbs next, etc.) so that the order correlates with the other course. My course will have one prep book to correlate with each level of the language course. My exercises will be completely unique, but I will use the same vocabulary set to help students become familiar with vocabulary they will use in the language course. No problem with this, right? It wouldn’t be a derivative work if I simply use the same vocabulary, right?

Copyright Law: Derivative Work

H Visas: Will an Arrest Record (Within Stuatus) Affect the Application of H1-Visa

My friend is holding a j1-visa doing research at a university. He was arrested two years ago for domestic violence, a felony. But he was never charged, so there was absolutely no record at the court level, and there was not even a case. He got a certification of release and the arrest was reclassified into detention. As it takes three years for a felony to expire, technically speaking, this is still a suspending arrest. Although the prosecutor said they preferred not to sue him anyway. My friend is working on the petition of factual innocence.

Question: As his J1-visa expires soon, his university is going to apply an H1-visa for him. Will this record of arrest affect his application of h1-visa or not, based on the current ICE policy?

thanks so much in advance!

H Visas: Will an Arrest Record (Within Stuatus) Affect the Application of H1-Visa

Enforcing Custody Orders: Potential 3rd Party Interference with a Court Order

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

After a long battle, my son was permitted to relocate from the State of New York to the State of Texas with his mother and step-father. A court order was instantiated which stated very clearly that for any recess of four days or longer based on my son's school district calendar, that he must be transported to New York for his co-parenting time with me. My ex-wife was bringing my son late Sunday nights and I went back to court arguing that the weekends are part of the recess. I lost on the grounds that the court order was very clear, that the recesses are based on exactly what the district calendar says. Other than that, there have been no issues with this arrangement for 4 years.

Now for the complication. My son qualified for and by his choice attends an early college program hosted by Quest College. This program allows my son to take college level courses at a neighboring college in conjunction with his normal high school work. This year, without warning, my son's school district has changed their calendars and it no longer synchronizes with the calendar of this local college. The end result is that my son now has recesses on the court accepted district calendar, but where he still has these college courses going on in the neighboring college.

I called the Quest College and explained to them that my son is court ordered to be in New York during these district recesses and therefore would not be able to attend any college classes that happened to be in session during those recesses. They appeared uninterested in working with me and basically said that if he misses those classes he could be expelled from the early college program.

Is Quest College essentially interfering with the court order by making it essentially impossible to abide by it without serious repercussions to my son's success in this early college program?

Enforcing Custody Orders: Potential 3rd Party Interference with a Court Order

Retailers: an Oral Contract

Say I buy a watch from a jewellery shop...

Often, there are terms written on the counter sign such as 'no returns'.

Is this therefore a written contract?

Retailers: an Oral Contract

Waiting Time Penalty

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: CA what if i worked last 10/16-10/17/2018 then went on temporary leave, then no paycheck directly deposited to my bank acct on 11/10/2018 for those 2 days I last worked, then asked payroll on Monday, the 12th that my check was mailed out on 11/9/2018 along with my termination letter, and replacement check was offered and issued on 11/14/2018, as final paycheck. But check was only for the last 2 days, excluding those hours worked but remained unpaid, and for unpaid overtimes that I was claiming, that remained unpaid. What if I bring the matter to Labor Commissioner and later awarded for those unpaid wages, is waiting time penalty also enforceable???

Waiting Time Penalty

Suspension and Revocation: I Am Not Sure Why It Was Suspended

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: california and I just found out my license was suspended. My DMV record says EPARTMENTAL ACTIONS:
DRV LIC SUSPENDED*EFF:04-19-18*ORDER MAILED:03-20-18*
AUTH:17520 ,F C *SERVICE:A/03-20-18*
MAILED, NOT RETURNED UNCLAIMED ** VERBAL OR PERSONAL SERVICE NEEDED **
CONVICTIONS:
NONE*
FAILURES TO APPEAR:
NONE*
ACCIDENTS:
NONE*
END and I am not sure the reason. I just realized it’s for child support but I am completely caught up on child support have been since 2 months after the new order. I don’t understand why it would be suspended.

Suspension and Revocation: I Am Not Sure Why It Was Suspended

Very Scary Pfa Ruling

My question involves restraining orders in the State of: hello guys I just realized something VERY alarming.!!

I got served with a PFA order after I gave my elderly mother an eviction letter. I for the past four years gave my mother a place to live rent free. I finally decided the home was to far dilapidated to let her maintain in at her age safely. My mother " now disgruntled" then gave my sister power of attorney to help her dispute my disicion.

The first thing they did was file for a PFA on the grounds of elderly abuse. After I was served my sister ran to the property and started covering everything up. Such as painting, lenolium flooring virtually anything to contest the eviction etc.

Now the lawyers and judge regarding the PFA, lagged out my court date 6 months. After court the PFA was upheld on the grounds that I put up a barrier preventing people from driving the vehicles on the yards or pulling up to the mobile home next door that i use for storage. It was literally twelve steps to the porch and there was still open walk ways and a double access gate to the front. The judge said I was no threat physically verbally it. I explained during court that I was instructed to put up the barrier by an attorney and local detectives that handle land and elderly issues. I was never asked to remove the barrier from any law or official prior to court.


Now here is the totally scary! I am the owner of the property on which are two homes, one frame and one mobile on one acre. In the PFA it's ruled I can not transfer, convey or even enter on my own property for a period of one year. I can not evict her and have no option to vacate my property. I am not allowed to maintain my property or homes. I have no way of knowing if they are being destroyed or vandalized. I have no idea if it is succumbing to the elements. I still have to pay taxes and still legally responsible for the property. I can not impose rent and even if I did, what happens if they refuse to pay as I can not evict.

So basically the judge seized my property with no reason! He ruled I have to give her a place to live for a period of one year.

Seems to me if the PFA was to upheld in ANY FASHION she would be asked to move in order for us to cut financial and legal ties.

According to my attorney I have no options and basically up a creek.

This is a sad day when a judge can sieze your property and still make you legally liable and financially liable for loss while doing it.

This all happened in Alabama!


If anyone had any legal advise or suggestions I'd love to hear them!

Very Scary Pfa Ruling

Agents and Brokers: Telephone Easement

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

My Question is in regards to an telephone easement. I recently got my telephone service updated to fiber optic. They need to bury the line but the pole is on the neighbors land and he is having a fit over it. Now The telephone company does have an easement from the original owner of the land giving the rights for service to my property. It's a certified document with all the marls and seals of the county. Basically it States that they have the right to use the utility pole and bury wires to my property, they can remove and update said service any time and are to leave the land as it was basically plant seed if needed. Now I showed him the document. I was here before he brought that property and he says that he had no knowledge of the easement from the prior owner and that its his legal right and they should move the service and pole to my property. And he's going to sue me and the phone company. I told him that it's not my fault the previous owner did not disclose but to my knowledge since the easement is dated from 1982 and has all the proper seals he cant dispute it the easement carries over to whom ever owners the property and allows who ever owns my property. there is also access of electric from the same pole and five years ago when they were updating the service he tried to pull the same stunt saying that NYSEG would need to relocate the pole to my property he sent letters out to me and NYSEG stating he was suing us. They had a power easement and which he claimed he knew nothing about but nothing happened???

Agents and Brokers: Telephone Easement

Expungement and Sealing: How to Obtain Full-Length Police-Reports During Petition for Factual Innocence

Hi Everyone,
My friend was arrested for domestic violence and was not formally charged. So there was no case.
He has hired a lawyer working on the petition for factual innocence (California Penal Code 851.8). They (he and his lawyer) have almost finished the first step (File a petition with the arresting agency and wait for 60 days.) and will quickly move the second step (file a petition with the court).

Here is one thing they are not sure and really need your professional advice:
Some lawyers told him that he (and his lawyer) could somehow get the full-length police-reports without the help of the victim after they file the petition with the court. But his current lawyer has no such experience. Could you tell me how to get the full-length police-reports without the help of the victim in such a situation? (the victim will not help him or the policeman).
Thanks a lot!!

Expungement and Sealing: How to Obtain Full-Length Police-Reports During Petition for Factual Innocence

Is It Legal to Eat the Fish in Your Aquarium

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia

I read an article about how certain types of fish that are commonly kept in aquariums in the US are actually eaten in many other countries, and it was actually saying that some of these types of fish are actually pretty good. This made me wonder if there would be any laws against preparing and filleting fish from your aquarium that you wanted to get rid of anyways. It's probably not something that I would do, but I was wondering if goldfish/other aquarium fish would be considered pets and illegal to eat because of that status. Because I know certain states have laws against eating animals "traditionally kept as pets", which I suppose could be said of goldfish and other aquarium fish.

Is It Legal to Eat the Fish in Your Aquarium

Behavior Regulation: Have You Knowedge of Ethicspoint.com

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

Ethicspoint.com is a website that companies in the US and the UK and Canada can subscribe to: To allow anonymous employees, and for that matter, anyone, to file an anonymous report of illegal, harassment, discrimination, or unethical behavior to the company that has subscribed.

The employee is assumed guilty until proven innocent. The company does an investigation to determine if the allegations are true or not and cost the company in time and resources. The report of the allegation and the outcome of the investigation goes into the employee file in most cases.

This can effect potential raises, promotions, or bonuses.

Before I go further on this particular case, I want to know who is familiar with this service.

Please don't tell me that a company can terminate anyone for anything. I'm asking specifically about this service.

Behavior Regulation: Have You Knowedge of Ethicspoint.com

Discrimination: Can I Deposition the Presiding Judge

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

I filed 2nd lawsuit based on perjury issues of defendant in the first related lawsuit of discrimination. I lost the 1st case. However, the previous presiding judge is my current presiding again even through I filed complained against him for misconduct of "ex parte communications with the defendant" at Circuit court and JCD. I filed a motion requested change a judge. However, he denied the motion. Does he has the authority to decide this motion related to himself in the related case and issues? What should I do? Filed a motion to Circuit court to reverse his order, filed another motion to ask him recuse himself for current case or keep preceding current case. Since I am going to deposition the judge and his clerks for the details of many issues, it would be a abnormal situation for a judge to be witness as well as a presiding judge at the same case?

What is the best way to remove/change the presiding judge. My can provide evidences that show the judge should be disqualified "where he has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party, or personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts concerning the proceeding".

Thanks.

Discrimination: Can I Deposition the Presiding Judge

Federal Taxes: Can I Claim My Children and File Taxes

I am a single father of two one stays with me fulltime and the other over half of the time. We live only off of my VA disability check 60% Can I file taxes and claim my children?

Federal Taxes: Can I Claim My Children and File Taxes

Legality of Claiming a Child

My ex wife has majority coustdy of our two children by court order but one lives with me full time(15yrs) and the other stays with me more than half the time(13yrs). Can my ex wife still claim the kids? Also we live off of my VA disability check and no other source of income.

Legality of Claiming a Child

The Only Question Remaining

What just happened to this site?

It looks like they stopped paying for internet presence and ads to draw people in. It also looks like KIA knew this was coming which is why he bailed out a few months ago. He figured 'what's the use, it's days are marked.'

Now, for discussion, will the EL regulars try to figure out why this happened? Will they look in a mirror and place blame where it should be placed? Or, will they just blame it all on me for being the most destructive 'troll' that has ever posted on any site?

I have my opinion. People come to this site when they are in trouble or need to know how to prevail in a legal issue. But what they get is told they have no chance of winning, as if they were talking to a prosecutor, not a defense attorney. The whole purpose of this site is backwards. It should be dominated by defense minded individuals but it is clearly dominated by anti-societal folks who want to see people burn for their wrongdoings. if a defense attorney told every person who walked through the door that they were guilty and had no defense, he would be out of business in short order. THAT, imo, is what happened to this site.

Sites do not only prevail because of internet 'ad bait'. They also succeed due to word of mouth. If you actually did something constructive and helped people instead of telling them how guilty they are, maybe it would have had a better chance of success. The folks we can thank for that foremost are AJ, payrolguy, page, Carl, Mark and about five others who are first on the draw to 'F' with OP's.

Now tell me that I alone brought down the site...which would be inline with most of the other opinions expressed here.

The Only Question Remaining

Divorce: Both Parties Filing Papers

My question involves a marriage in the state of: NY

I'm wondering what happens if both parties file divorce papers? I believe my husband pay have filed divorce papers and is trying to get me served but has been unsuccessful due to not knowing my current address (I live out of state). I retained legal representation and she plans on filing this week and handling child support and alimony also. If we both file how does that work? And assuming I am successful at serving him does that override the papers he's served?

Divorce: Both Parties Filing Papers

Unemployment Benefits: Does a Severance Package Affect Unemployment Benegits

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

I was recently laid off from a job of 11 years. I got a Severance agreement and General release. The severance amount is one lump sum which will be included in my last check with vacation payout and that sort of thing. Will this impact unemployment benefits at all in Washington State?

Unemployment Benefits: Does a Severance Package Affect Unemployment Benegits

Disabilities and Accommodation: Problems, Disability, Our Rights in Apartment Community

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

This is long but, please bear with me. I am renting an apartment since December 2017. It is a new gov't subsidized apartment community. I reside here with my disabled autistic daughter and 12 year old son. I am also disabled. Last August, someone tried to use a knife to break into my bedroom window. The police came and gathered fingerprints. I have called numerous times to get information about my case. I never received a call back. There were two detectives on the case. I had called both with no response. I also left messages for the sergeant. I am calling again tomorrow. The phone protocol is ridiculous. It is impossible to get a person on the line. At this same time, I went into the office and filled out a work order to have my air filter replaced. On the order, I explicitly mentioned to call me first. I have to be home during any maintenance. My 21 year old autistic daughter is home and will have an episode. I also don't want anyone entering my home when I am not here. I went to the store right up the street for 20 minutes and got a notification on my phone that the work order was complete. The maintenance came in when she was home alone regardless. We were very upset. Thankfully she was in her room with the door locked. Two weeks ago, I was sitting at my dining table and my door handle was tried and door pushed and someone tried to come in. I went to the peephole, and saw the one maintenance man grumbling and walking away. There are two maintenance men. He didn't knock, announce himself, or even use a key. I immediately went to the peephole and identified the person. I have two locks. One from inside and one from outside. I called the police and they told me that I should let the maintenance man know, " I am not interested." I was floored. What is this cop thinking? So the cop recommended that I approach this guy that tried to break into my home. I don't know the guy. The maintenance men wave to people and that is it. They do this to all residents driving by if they are standing outside their maintenance door which is right next to the office. The cop said to call the office and let them know. I did this and no one was there this day. It was a staff meeting day. So, why this guy was coming to our door is bizarre. He did not follow maintenance protocol. I immediately sent an email to the office manager. I did not get a response for a few days. I sent a second email. Finally, 14 days later, I received a response. The manager told me, she called the maintenance man into the office and asked him about it. She told me, "He had a work order at a neighbor's apartment and had the wrong apartment." He is supposed to follow protocol (announce himself or at least knock.) I have called the local tenant's association for help. They said it is a fair housing issue since we are disabled. They said they could help with communication and preventing them from entering via a letter to the manager. Another thing that happened this past Friday is a faulty oven that caught fire. I put a pizza in the oven and pushed the "Keep Warm" button. The button was on "keep warm" and the broiler lit. It started the pizza on fire. I pulled it out and burnt my thumb in the process. I unplugged the oven and I quickly extinguished the flame, but the apartment manager was supposed to put in a work order for fire safety "bumpers" to be installed on our oven. They never did this. The oven was making strange noises like it had a short prior to unplugging it.
I wanted to ask for opinions on how to handle this prior to calling the office on Monday morning. I greatly appreciate any advice.

Thank you.

Disabilities and Accommodation: Problems, Disability, Our Rights in Apartment Community

Impound: Towed Due to Unpaid Parking Tickets - Not Worth the Fees to Recover. What Now

My question involves traffic tickets and towing from the state of: Pennsylvania

Specifically Pittsburgh

My car was towed months ago due to parking (without city permit) tickets I couldn't pay for a long time. (I wasn't aware of some resources that could have helped me). The car's value isn't worth what I'd have to pay to get it back; in fact it's is probably destroyed by now. What do I do as far as title, registration, and wanting to get another vehicle or renew my license some time in the future?

Thank you.

Impound: Towed Due to Unpaid Parking Tickets - Not Worth the Fees to Recover. What Now

Divorce: A Paralegal

A paralegal
, or a prison assistant, works in non-public law firms or within the public quarter and performs support responsibilities for lawyers. paralegals help legal professionals by making ready for hearings, trials, and meetings and by means of retaining conversation with clients. those felony specialists can offer severa legal services, even though duties that are taken into consideration training regulation, along with representing a client in courtroom, are prohibited.
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Divorce: A Paralegal

Traffic Lane Violations: Florida Move Over Law

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

Traveling southbound on I-95 in right lane. Two police officers are on the shoulder dealing with another car. As I pass them, the rear cop decides to chase me and pull me over. He asked if knew about the "move over law", which I didn't. He then gives me a citation for $139. During the time he had me pulled over, I counted 10 other drivers that did the same thing as I did without changing lanes or slowing down, which I find ironic; yet he didn't chase them.

See dashcam video below.

Do I have a case I can argue in court?

Any advise?

Traffic Lane Violations: Florida Move Over Law

Mistake in Deed Regarding Easement

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

My neighbor has declared the turn-around easement on his lot in our spur to be "null and void" and plans to use for his personal parking, making turnaround impossible for big trucks. The trucks then have to back out a couple hundred feet while negotiating a turn, or back onto wooden decks, which will damage them.

I have researched his deed and think I see a mistake. His deed does not mention the turn-around easement, but only the road access easement.

The previous owner owned two lots, lets call them A and B. The turnaround was in lot B and was listed in the dead for lot B. The owner then decided to sell lot A. Over the years, the back yard of lot A had expanded into lot B, but that was no concern because the lots were owned by the same person. So, the lot lines were adjusted so that expanded backyard was completely lot A. As a side effect, the turn-around easement area was moved to lot A. However, the deed for lot A was not adjusted to list the turn-around easement. The turn-around easement is listed in the lot description for lot A.

Is this a mistake?
Is the turn-around easement still valid?
Is the title company required to fix this mistake if notified?

If the new owner does not agree to sign a corrected deed, does it go to some kind of arbitration?

Thanks for any info on this problem.

Mistake in Deed Regarding Easement

Federal Taxes: W2 Employee Job Related Travel Expenses - Disallowance in Schedule a

Hi:

1) W2 employees of a specific subclass (Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, and fee-basis state or local government officials) can deduct job related travel expenses away from "home".

2) W2 employees outside of the subclass stated in clause 1 above CANNOT take the same deduction.

3) Is the subclass creation in clause 1 consistent to the Federal Equal Protection provision ? Has anyone started a discussion along this thread ? Both are W2 employees, assuming arguendo both make same income (i.e., equal privilege), both require to travel away from "home" for job purposes, and both incur "job related unreimbursed travel expense". How is it possible to separate them into two distinct subclass ?

4) See Walters v. City of St. Louis, 347 U.S. 231, 237, 74 S. Ct. 505 (1954). The court did not pass upon regulations under the tax which granted employers deductions for taxes paid the federal government, but which did not allow employees a deduction for the same tax. Justices Douglas and Black expressly suggested that this latter classification raised a "serious and substantial question under the Equal Protection Clause. . . ."

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While the Equal Protection Clause itself applies only to state and local governments, the Supreme Court held in Bolling v. Sharpe (1954) that the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment nonetheless imposes various equal protection requirements on the federal government via reverse incorporation.

Any tax attorney interested in this thread ? Pls discuss.

Regards,

Sam Bhattacharya

Federal Taxes: W2 Employee Job Related Travel Expenses - Disallowance in Schedule a

Maintenance and Repair: Maintenance of Sewer Easement Aboveground

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

My property is the servient estate in a force main Sanitary Sewer Easement. The Easement runs over 400' along one of my property lines. It is 20' wide.

The Easement was created in 2007. I purchased my property in 2013. The owners of the dominant estate purchase their property ~2015 (it's probably not relevant, but neither of the estates' current owners were present for the creation of the Easement).

Per the written Easement, "Grantor, his successor and assigns shall not cause or permit any fence, wall, building, walkway, driveway, swimming pool, or other improvement or structure of any sorts to be built on the Easement."

Also per the written Easement, "This Easement is for the exclusive benefit of the Grantees, Grantees' heirs, successors and assigns as owners of the Premises, and is appurtenant to and shall run with the Premises."

Finally, per the written Easement, "Grantees shall maintain the Easement as Grantees deem reasonably fit. Grantees may permit any workmen: municipal representatives, agents, employees or workmen; or sewer authority representatives, agents, employees or workmen to enter into and upon the Easement for any purposes related to this Easement."

Nearly all the trees within the Easement and along its trench-line are dead or dying. This year, 2 trees have fallen and damaged power lines and private utility poles that provide service to my house. I had to make the emergency repair. Some more trees will have to be removed because they threaten other utility lines, a Township sewer station, and my house.

Does the agreement mandate that the grantees are responsible for maintenance? Basically, which estate is responsible for the trees located within the Easement?

Maintenance and Repair: Maintenance of Sewer Easement Aboveground

Property Rights: House Settlement

My question involves marriage law for the State of: Missouri

This may not be listed under the correct category. I want to sell the large house we purchased 15 years ago. The overhead of maintaining the place and the "status" of the neighborhood is too expensive as move towards retirement. My husband refuses to consider the sale of look at the long term cost or consider downsizing. We moved there from a small home in an urban mixed neighborhood not for the status but the needs of the family at the time and the treed lot. The family needs are no longer a consideration. Is it possible for one of us to sell off their part of the house and be free and clear of the expense?

Property Rights: House Settlement

Medical Issues: Sleep on Job

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Texas
A notice was given to personnel office that I was sleeping in a meeting at work. As far as I know so far, this is a one time complaint. I told manager my blood pressure medication was causing me to wake up early and affecting my sleep. Personnel office has asked me if I want to request a special accommodation for "being unable to perform essential functions". They emailed me some info from company rules and said employees falling asleep during work could be violating policy. First, let me say, I do not think I was sleeping in this meeting. I do feel drowsy on occasions due to lack of sleep. Drowsiness is also listed as a side affect of the medication. Can someone advise me on how to handle this? Things to do or not to do? Should I just cooperate, or argue that I was not sleeping? Should I submit the form request? (I certainly do not feel I am unable to perform essential job functions). From googling, I see employees can be terminated for this behavior. What is probability that they would terminate me? My work record is very good, a good performer. But I have had a number of issues with this manager. After I complained about being harassed over a trivial issue, manager then turned this notice in.

Medical Issues: Sleep on Job

Work Comp Laws

My question involves workers compensation law for the state of:

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Work Comp Laws

Ownership Rights: Alley. Encroaching

If I'm driving through the Alley to access a property, am I encroaching the Alley ? :confused:

So far this is the only code I can find in regards to the Alleys

Sec. 96-18. - Alley encroachment prohibited.
Owners of real property adjacent to or abutting City alleys are prohibited from encroaching, blocking or obstructing any City alley.


Sec. 96-19. - Prohibited acts.
The growth of any trees, bushes, or other foliage or vegetation into any alley and the placement of any structure, fence, vehicle, personal property, garbage or trash therein so as to encroach, block or obstruct any City alley is strictly prohibited.


Sec. 96-20. - Notification of violation.
Upon observation and verification of a violation of the aforesaid Code Sections, the City Code Enforcement Department shall notify the property owner responsible for the violation in writing. The Notice of Violation may be hand delivered, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or posted on the subject premises in a conspicuous location.


Sec. 96-21. - Notice of violation appeal.
The Notice of Violation shall provide that the property owner shall have ten calendar days from receipt of the Notice to correct the violation or the City will then correct the violation, bill the property owner for the costs of the City's corrective actions, and, upon the owner's failure to satisfy the City's bill, file a lien against the subject premises for any outstanding charges incurred by the City. The Notice shall also provide that the property owner may file a written Notice of Appeal of the Notice of Violation within the time permitted for correction with the City Manager. If a Notice of Appeal is received, the City Manager shall conduct an appeal hearing at the earliest possible time. The appellate decision of the City Manager shall be in writing and specify what, if any, corrective action is required and when corrective action must be completed.

Thank You

Ownership Rights: Alley. Encroaching

Driver's License Issues: Can She Still Legally Drive

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: California My daughter lives in California and had not changed her license She was ticketed for speeding
22350 speeding
12500 unlicensed driver
4000.4 cvc cal based vehicle Can she go get her license changed to California He gave her a court date of July and told her not to move her vehicle from the parking lot Weird I thought a warning would do

Driver's License Issues: Can She Still Legally Drive

Harassment: Harrassment Against My Child on Omegle

My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey

Hello,
My 14 year-old child has been threatened by a stranger on Omegle and she get off her clothes at the cam. Now he is threatening us with sharing her videos at video sharing platforms. He has claimed that he is living in New Jersey and he is 35 year old to my girl. Don't know if it is truth. We are not living in US. I have seen some arrests on here with similar issues: https://www.howtochatonline.net/omeg...sa-and-canada/ I hope we can do something against him.

As a Non-US citizen, what can I do for this issue?

Harassment: Harrassment Against My Child on Omegle

Townhip Supppvisers and Zoneoing Oficer Trespassing on My Privat Property

My question involves civil rights in the State of:

Townhip Supppvisers and Zoneoing Oficer Trespassing on My Privat Property

Fences and Walls: Does Gps Trump Old Stone Markers

My question involves real estate located in the State of: Arkansas
I am 65 and since I was a small child, my Father has walked the boundaries of our prosperity with me every once in a while. He passed away 10 years ago. The West corners of our 80 acres were marked with stone markers that predate either of us and our western fence runs between these two markers and also predated us. The property is the E/2 SE/4 of 18-12-30. Over the years I have seen many surveys done for other property where the surveyor started at the SE corner of Section 18 and traversed to my SW corner and then to my NW corner and always agreed that the stone markers were the corner marks.
In 1973 my father approached the owners of the 80 acres directly to the west of our property described as W/2 SE/4 of 18-12-30, for the purpose of allowing our cattle to graze on it. The property was unfenced at the time and they told my father he could run our cattle on the land at no cost if we would fence it in. They agreed to have a property survey done. The survey was completed in late October 1973 and we constructed a barb wire fence along the marker ribbons laid down by the surveyor. I have a copy of that survey in my abstract. The survey shows the Eastern border as running between the two stone markers mentioned above The NW corner stone could not be located so the surveyors marked the point where it should be. In 1990 I purchased this additional 80 acres. Many years went by. Many surveys were done, and all agreed with the fence lines we had set down.
About 2 years ago the property to the North of this western 80 acres was sold and the new owners had it surveyed. The Surveyors came with GPS receivers and proceed to mark a new line on the Northern end. They placed a marker in my eastern field about 165 feet to the East and 32 feet to the south and said that was the correct corner, not the stone. Their ribbons followed my fence exactly East to West except for being 32 feet to the South. The kicker, it is the same surveyor that did the 1973 survey. I asked they why there was such a huge difference and they said "Well we have more accurate instruments now". I told them I thought the marker stones took precedence and they told me no. And of course the Western corner marker previously marked is relocate also. The owners told me they wanted me to move my fence to the correct surveyed markers. I told them I disputed the correctness of the survey, and nothing has been done since by them.
Recently I was going to sell the north 20 acres of my original 80. A potential buyer without my permission yet had a survey done, again by the same company (They charge about half as much as other surveyors). They flagged the entire line splitting my two 80 acres and showed it being about 165 feet to the east of the fence. The southern marker stone was also incorrect they said.
In looking at several survey jobs they have done for larger parcels seem to show a pattern of shifting the boundaries to the east and south. If this is true, about every fence in the county needs relocated not to mention how many buildings probably are outside the line.
This is not a case of adverse possession, but one of where the correct boundary is upon the earth.
Questions:
1. Don't ancient stone markers take precedence over GPS?
2. Is the survey done by the previous owner in 1973 usable by me since I purchased the property?
3. What should I do? I was thinking I need to have a court decide the boundary once and for all. Seems to me that if the 1973 survey is upheld, then we are done. If it is ruled that the GPS survey is correct then the survey company should pay to have my fence relocated since it was placed according to their markers. I don't consider any action against my new neighbor to the North as they are just another innocent victim in the whole thing.
Being retired and living on a fixed income, another survey would hurt, as would hiring a lawyer. Letting it go seems like a way to lose any rights I have. Just don't know what to do.
Thanks

Fences and Walls: Does Gps Trump Old Stone Markers

Custody and Visitation Issues: Emergency Jurisdiction and Custody

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

My question involves an interstate issue. 9 months ago I left NY and moved to CA due to domestic violence. Here I have a 3 year restraining order and sole custody of my children due to CA taking emergency jurisdiction due to the restraining order. The order covers myself and my children. I found out today that my husband is trying to serve me papers but he does not know my new address. I don't know if it's for divorce or custody but my question is IF it's for custody, and the kids are now residents of CA plus the DVRO exists, how does that all work? And if it was for divorce how does the custody issue get handled in that case with a restraining order in place and the kids now being residents of CA?

Custody and Visitation Issues: Emergency Jurisdiction and Custody

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Statement of Facts for Vandalized No Left Turn Sign

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

I received a ticket for violating VC 21461(a), No Left Turn between certain hours. The sign was vandalized and not visible. Here is my prepared statement of facts. Does anybody have any suggestions on better wording or phrasing? Am I missing anything?

Statement of Facts
I respectfully submit this written declaration to the Court pursuant to CVC 40902. I plead Not Guilty to the charge of violating VC 21461(a).

The facts of my case are as follows: While driving westbound on Canon St. at 5PM on 03/21/2019, I safely executed a left turn from the left turn lane onto Del Mar Ave pursuant to CVC 21801 which states: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left…shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn can be made with reasonable safety.”

Despite my safe left turn, I was stopped by the officer and was charged with violating VC 21461(a). The Officer alleged that my safe turn was illegal due to a “No Left Turn 3:30Pm - 5:30PM Mon-FRI” sign. I informed the Officer that I did not see that sign. After the interaction with the officer, I found the sign he was referring to and observed that it was vandalized by graffiti and not visible. Attached are photos of the sign showing that the sign is not legible.

Because the sign was not visible and I received no notice of the sign’s existence, I ask the Court to dismiss my citation in the interest of justice.

If the court does not find in my favor in this case, I request a fine reduction a Court assignment to attend traffic school.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Statement of Facts for Vandalized No Left Turn Sign

Court Proceedings: Lies to the Court

My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Pennsylvania
3.5 years ago My ex was charged with child neglect by CYS. She was required to meet with a counselor and follow his recommendations at the time, she met with him and he determined she was a drunk and recommended 3 hours/ day out patient treatment. she hid this from the court, she denied having met with him, denied the existence of a report, then went to another substance abuse counselor to gain a better report. She shared this report. since the initial report she denied having we have met with a multitude of co parenting counselor, intervention counselors, guardians, and recently we were able to obtain the report legally as she was compelled to release the document by signing a HIPPA release. I feel I have been violated, she lied to the court, her attorney and her obstructed justice and all the meeting we had did not have the fact that she was suppose to be in counseling. I have spent $30,000 in lawyer fees, my reputation was damaged, because with willful intent she lied to the court and withheld information.
All this time a 7 now 11 year old little girl was trapped in the middle....this is one major lie, there are 100 others


Can someone cite case law when a party, lies to a judge, and gets caught, withholding information that was t be releaseed...really need your help to search for something that will stop the lies in court.

Court Proceedings: Lies to the Court

Getting Fired: Severance Agreement and General Release

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

I recently got let go from a job of 11 years. It was done over the phone and the reason given was due to business levels being slow that required restructuring in the company.

They said I’d have a severance offer sent to my personal email. What they sent is actually a Severance agreement and General release. Basically says if I don’t talk negatively about the company or take any legal action against them I will get severance package.

I’ve been told I was a stellar employee my entire time there. Never had any negative feedback let alone any sort of disciplinary actions. Not sure why they wouldn’t just lay me off and give me a severance.

Is this sort of agreement normal? Should I pay to have it looked at before signing?

Getting Fired: Severance Agreement and General Release

Benefits for Injured Workers: New Member

Hello All!

My name is James Latimer, a workers’ compensation specialist certified lawyer by the State Bar of California. :)

Benefits for Injured Workers: New Member

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Turning Right on Red, VC 21461(A) Ticket

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

I was cited for VC 21461(a) @ Fullerton Rd. and Railroad St.. It is a 4 way intersection with railroad tracks before the intersection although one of the roads is closed for construction. There are traffic lights on both sides of the intersection. Before the tracks, there is a marked limited line with "Stop here on Red" and a traffic light next to it. I was driving home and I was making a right turn with no train approaching I complied with the sign and stopped at the marked line and once a yielded the right of way I proceeded to make a right turn. Once I made the turn an officer heading to the direction I just came from pulled over a car in front of me and signaled me to stop as well. The officer said I am not able to make right turns on red on that street.

I pleaded Not Guilty and i have a trial soon. I would like to know if what I did was wrong or right and what I can present to the judge and or say to prove my innocence.

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9966074,-117.9049018,3a,75y,17.35h,70.47t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_1aL08sMfa9YYIgIk6hElw!2e0!7i1 6384!8i8192

I turned right and got pulled over on the street I turned right too.

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: Turning Right on Red, VC 21461(A) Ticket