Hello I am 17 years old from Westmorland County Pennsylvania. I need some legal advice, about 6 years ago I was given a settlement for pain and suffering for an injury I recieved. I found out recently that it was taken out of a savings account or some type of an account where it was suppossed to stay until I was 18. I found out that it was my step father who had taken it out and had bought vehicles with it. He and my mom are now in the process fo getting divorced. The settlement was 5000 dollars, which I was looking greatly to, so i could start off on my own once I turn 18. My question is what can I do? My mother and I have no money to hire an attorney. It was mentioned maybe pro bono could help? Also he was the one that took it out of the bank, but is there a way his high priced attorny could also get my mom in trouble if i were to go after this. He is a hateful man and would try any tactics to harm us.Legal advice?
I doubt very seriously that a court would have made a step-parent the trustee, a step-parent has no legal rights.
You need to get a copy of the judgement which is as easy as going to the courthouse, it is public record.
I am pretty sure that you will find your mother was the trustee and chose to place the funds in a joint account that your step-father had access to. Not much you can do there. That will be worth the time and cost for 5, 000.Legal advice?
Well if he was listed as the guardian of the trust, possibly, the stipulation allowed him to withdraw the money.
This tells me that he was planning a divorce many years ago.
You need to find an attorney and sue him for that money plus court cost, atty fees, interest.
I wouldn't say that you really need a lawyer.
I would think that you would just report this to the proper people.
Get all of the information you have together %26amp; check with a small claims court.
i think what u have said is theft and if i was u i would go to the police or seek an advice worker he had no right to touch yr money
Without knowing who the custodian of the funds was there is no way that anyone can help you except to suggest you find out the specific terms of the settlement, who was appointed custodian of the account and under what theory of law did the step-father suppose he had the right to the monies.
When a minor is given a settlement (accident or other) such as this, legally although it is awarded to the minor, because they have not reached the age of majority, a custodian or trustee is appointed to care for the funds until the minor has reached the age of majority.
That's where you need to start.
He is a theif and tell your Moms Lawyer to pursue getting your money back as part of her divorce settlement!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Legal advice?
I bought a flat on 1st floor from a builder in Chennai about 5 years back. Water leaking from the upper floor in to my ceiling after 8 months of purchase. I've contacted the builder to rectify it and even after 1 year follow up he has not rectified it. Finally I have given written complaint and he gave me quotation to bare the expenses myself. However I did it on my own with some other person.
I want to know what is the guaranty period and can I go for consumer court for the negligence of work by builder as it is due to the construction problem.Legal advice?
Please file a Complaint against the builder with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum under ';deficiency of service';. Buy a copy of the Consumer Protection Act (its cheap) or read it for free on
ncdrc.nic.in/bareAct.html
Some other websites to help you:
http://www.consumercourt.netfirms.com/co鈥?/a>
http://core.nic.in/
Dont waste money on lawyers, its quite easy to do it yourself. If you need help with the format you can send a message. If your documentation is in order, you will have a good case.
Good luck.Legal advice?
This is a fit case for compensation on the basis of negligence on the part of the builder, you should file a formal complaint in the District consumer forum regarding this along with the documents to prove all the damages you suffered due to this negligence, as far there is no such thing as guarantee period as in your case the very defect exist in the basic construction for which the builder is responsible anytime. If the basis structure is not properly built he cannot give defense of delay of filling such complaint, definitely you have a good case for compensation.
U can file a complaint in district consumer forum, by stating Ur grievances, all I U have to do is submit three copies of Ur complaint, and plus copies to the parties from whom u seek compensation. u just have to pay a postal order of Rs 100. its very simple and u'll get justice soon. u can seek compensation for mental harassment, financial loss. The coUrt may appoint a expert to visit the site. U can file complaint within 2 years from the date ur grievances started
I want to know what is the guaranty period and can I go for consumer court for the negligence of work by builder as it is due to the construction problem.Legal advice?
Please file a Complaint against the builder with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum under ';deficiency of service';. Buy a copy of the Consumer Protection Act (its cheap) or read it for free on
ncdrc.nic.in/bareAct.html
Some other websites to help you:
http://www.consumercourt.netfirms.com/co鈥?/a>
http://core.nic.in/
Dont waste money on lawyers, its quite easy to do it yourself. If you need help with the format you can send a message. If your documentation is in order, you will have a good case.
Good luck.Legal advice?
This is a fit case for compensation on the basis of negligence on the part of the builder, you should file a formal complaint in the District consumer forum regarding this along with the documents to prove all the damages you suffered due to this negligence, as far there is no such thing as guarantee period as in your case the very defect exist in the basic construction for which the builder is responsible anytime. If the basis structure is not properly built he cannot give defense of delay of filling such complaint, definitely you have a good case for compensation.
U can file a complaint in district consumer forum, by stating Ur grievances, all I U have to do is submit three copies of Ur complaint, and plus copies to the parties from whom u seek compensation. u just have to pay a postal order of Rs 100. its very simple and u'll get justice soon. u can seek compensation for mental harassment, financial loss. The coUrt may appoint a expert to visit the site. U can file complaint within 2 years from the date ur grievances started
Legal advice?
i paid a fine of 拢400 five and a half years ago.... and all of a sudden 2 months ago i got a letter summoning me to court for non -payment. obviously im not very happy... who on earth keeps recipts from near 6 years ago???? so they took me to court. i argue... and they make me pay it again.! on the spot or they will double it! are they allowed to do this? dont i have any rights here? now they phoned me today and said i have to go back in a month as i may have to pay court costs aswell! im at a loose end... i either pay money for this... or risk paying more for a solicitor! anyone have any advice?Legal advice?
You need the proof you paid it for 7 years unless the statue has ran out on it ask a laweryLegal advice?
...The Clerk of the Court is the keeper of the records... get an appointment with the Clerk and see if you can't research the old records... it might help...revlon color
You need the proof you paid it for 7 years unless the statue has ran out on it ask a laweryLegal advice?
...The Clerk of the Court is the keeper of the records... get an appointment with the Clerk and see if you can't research the old records... it might help...
Legal advice?
My brother bought a Limited Company 3 years ago. At the time he bought it the purchase agreement was for the 100% transfer of shares would be paid for by 6 instalments over a 3 years period. The vendor has always invoice the Company for the 6 monthly instalments and the invoices were paid through the business . Now the company ceased traiding (is in liquidation at the moment) and still 1 instalment to be paid. The vendor is now claiming the final instalment to be paid personally by my brother. Its my brother personally liable??Legal advice?
Hi,
Hiring a lawyer for minor legal problems can be expensive, but there are websites like LawGuru, FindLaw and other places where you can get free legal advice. I found this website useful - http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.htmlLegal advice?
Your description is a little hard to follow. Your brother bought the company and is paying the vender thru the company; now the vender he bought thru is bankrupt and wants your brother to pay?
Depends on the purchase agreement; if the terms say your brother is to pay, the billing thru the company was a convienience. But if the vendor is bankrupt, he still needs to check with the bankruptcy court; the payment may be due there.
Hi,
Hiring a lawyer for minor legal problems can be expensive, but there are websites like LawGuru, FindLaw and other places where you can get free legal advice. I found this website useful - http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.htmlLegal advice?
Your description is a little hard to follow. Your brother bought the company and is paying the vender thru the company; now the vender he bought thru is bankrupt and wants your brother to pay?
Depends on the purchase agreement; if the terms say your brother is to pay, the billing thru the company was a convienience. But if the vendor is bankrupt, he still needs to check with the bankruptcy court; the payment may be due there.
Legal advice?
this question is for any attoney who can clear up a few questions.
my aunt filed a report against my grandmother stating that she had trespassed on her property. this was after a burglary on her house which she accused my grandmother of. the police department was able to issue a warrant simply on hear say to pick my grandmother up. she is not being charged for breaking and entering, just trespassing. doesnt a judge allow a warrant to be issued? is this legal and if so how?Legal advice?
The test to issue a warrant is based on the ';Totality of the Circumstances.'; Circumstances must be weighed in determining the reliability of an informant %26amp; the basis of his knowledge (including ulterior motives, staleness, etc) in determining if there is enough probable cause to issue the warrant. Probable cause must create a fair probability that the evidence will be found.
The Supreme Court ruled on a similar issue in Illinois v. Gates.
(I am not giving you legal advice and any information shouldn't be construed this way)
my aunt filed a report against my grandmother stating that she had trespassed on her property. this was after a burglary on her house which she accused my grandmother of. the police department was able to issue a warrant simply on hear say to pick my grandmother up. she is not being charged for breaking and entering, just trespassing. doesnt a judge allow a warrant to be issued? is this legal and if so how?Legal advice?
The test to issue a warrant is based on the ';Totality of the Circumstances.'; Circumstances must be weighed in determining the reliability of an informant %26amp; the basis of his knowledge (including ulterior motives, staleness, etc) in determining if there is enough probable cause to issue the warrant. Probable cause must create a fair probability that the evidence will be found.
The Supreme Court ruled on a similar issue in Illinois v. Gates.
(I am not giving you legal advice and any information shouldn't be construed this way)
Legal Advice?
I asked this in the Car Buying %26amp; Selling section but didn't get much help. I live in Missouri, and about 2 months ago I sold a friend of my sisters a car for $1000. They paid $500 initially and promised to pay regularly on the balance. I gave the keys but kept the title. They have yet to pay anything on the remaining balance owed. They have gotten a ticket for driving an unlicensed vehicle. I want to know how to go about repossessing the car, and if I am required to pay back the initial $500 they paid.Legal Advice?
Check with the local authorities....
...but, generally speaking, you can repossess the car and you keep the $500 they have already paid.
But if you sue for the balance and recover the full amount from them, you still have to sign over the car to them.Legal Advice?
I would go to your city's police station,and talk to an officer.They will advise you of what you should do.I myself think that a small claim court is what you should do.They defaulted on the loan,so i do not think you will have to give them any money back,they did use the car.I sure hope you had a signed agreement with them,other wise they could deny that they owe you any more money.
you would have to take them to small claims court
I believe you can take the car back by getting in it and driving it away with proper keys and plates of course. If it were me, my argument would be the car is still titled to you, they have broken not only your agreement, but the law and you can not afford to take the chance that they may do physical or property damage with a car that still legally belongs to you. In the event they protest, I also believe you will have to pay back the initial five hundred unless, there has been damage to the vehicle, excessive use, or you have incurred added cost. Go get your car before you get into trouble yourself.
Check with the local authorities....
...but, generally speaking, you can repossess the car and you keep the $500 they have already paid.
But if you sue for the balance and recover the full amount from them, you still have to sign over the car to them.Legal Advice?
I would go to your city's police station,and talk to an officer.They will advise you of what you should do.I myself think that a small claim court is what you should do.They defaulted on the loan,so i do not think you will have to give them any money back,they did use the car.I sure hope you had a signed agreement with them,other wise they could deny that they owe you any more money.
you would have to take them to small claims court
I believe you can take the car back by getting in it and driving it away with proper keys and plates of course. If it were me, my argument would be the car is still titled to you, they have broken not only your agreement, but the law and you can not afford to take the chance that they may do physical or property damage with a car that still legally belongs to you. In the event they protest, I also believe you will have to pay back the initial five hundred unless, there has been damage to the vehicle, excessive use, or you have incurred added cost. Go get your car before you get into trouble yourself.
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Legal Advice for a Fall?
I don't think I have a case because of the weather, but curious of my options:
I went to a restaurant and parked. It was raining, so I started running to get to the door. About half way there, I stepped in a water filled pothole and fell. I was diagnosed with a sprain and will miss 2 days of work. My ankle is still swollen and purple - in a splint and on crutches.
I'm not out to sue for pain and suffering and all of that eroneous bull, just curious, because of the weather and I guess my stupidity, if I should ask the owner for medical bill reimbursement.Legal Advice for a Fall?
I would approach them, and explain what had happened, make sure you see, the manager or owner, sometimes they will offer right on the spot, cause they don't want any form of suit, my step mom fell and they saw it, and offered 5thou. right there and then.revlon color
I went to a restaurant and parked. It was raining, so I started running to get to the door. About half way there, I stepped in a water filled pothole and fell. I was diagnosed with a sprain and will miss 2 days of work. My ankle is still swollen and purple - in a splint and on crutches.
I'm not out to sue for pain and suffering and all of that eroneous bull, just curious, because of the weather and I guess my stupidity, if I should ask the owner for medical bill reimbursement.Legal Advice for a Fall?
I would approach them, and explain what had happened, make sure you see, the manager or owner, sometimes they will offer right on the spot, cause they don't want any form of suit, my step mom fell and they saw it, and offered 5thou. right there and then.
Legal advice on common law relationships?
Revenue canada has decided that I live in a common law realtionship, because the man I had children with moved in with me. I was working a minimum wage job and he had no place to live. It made sence at the time for him to move in and look after the children in exchange for free room and board, because with my wages I was unable to pay for childcare expenses. In my eyes we were not common law though because we were not and had not been in any relationship. Common law in my eyes was a couple acting as a married couple would not just someone that was living under the same roof. What can I do if anything to change their minds?Legal advice on common law relationships?
It is a sticky question!
This is considered a federal issue under what I think is section 91 of the Canadian Constitution. This means you should look at the federal website http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/const/c1867_e.html#executive
specifically section 91 sub 3 which states ';3. The raising of Money by any Mode or System of Taxation.'; So this means your dealing with a federal beast .
The next site to go to is http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/personal-info/marital-e.html
Here it states : Common-law partner
A common-law partner applies to a person who is not your spouse (see above), with whom you are living in a conjugal relationship, and to whom at least one of the following situations applies. He or she:
a) has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months;
b) is the parent of your child by birth or adoption; or
c) has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on that person for support.
In addition, an individual immediately becomes your common-law partner if you previously lived together in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months and you have resumed living together in such a relationship. Under proposed changes, this condition will no longer exist. The effect of this proposed change is that a person (other than a person described in b) or c) above) will be your common-law partner only after your current relationship with that person has lasted at least 12 continuous months. This proposed change will apply to 2001 and later years.
Note
The term ';12 continuous months'; in this definition includes any period that you were separated for less than 90 days because of a breakdown in the relationship.
To me the key words are in a conjugal relationship! and the breakdown of the relationship for more than 90 days.
So if your ';ex'; is there for baby sitting duties and nothing more object to the classification that Rev. Can. has dumped you into for convenience.
This may require sworn affidavits which can be done at a lawyer's officeLegal advice on common law relationships?
You should really read this free E-book containing 97 steps to a happy relationship. highly recommended!
Apparently, if he is the children's father, you did have SOME kind of relationship. Common law means the two of you share bonds(children) and now you live in the same house. Move him out again..and don't let him stay there with you EVER.
It is a sticky question!
This is considered a federal issue under what I think is section 91 of the Canadian Constitution. This means you should look at the federal website http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/const/c1867_e.html#executive
specifically section 91 sub 3 which states ';3. The raising of Money by any Mode or System of Taxation.'; So this means your dealing with a federal beast .
The next site to go to is http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/personal-info/marital-e.html
Here it states : Common-law partner
A common-law partner applies to a person who is not your spouse (see above), with whom you are living in a conjugal relationship, and to whom at least one of the following situations applies. He or she:
a) has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months;
b) is the parent of your child by birth or adoption; or
c) has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on that person for support.
In addition, an individual immediately becomes your common-law partner if you previously lived together in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months and you have resumed living together in such a relationship. Under proposed changes, this condition will no longer exist. The effect of this proposed change is that a person (other than a person described in b) or c) above) will be your common-law partner only after your current relationship with that person has lasted at least 12 continuous months. This proposed change will apply to 2001 and later years.
Note
The term ';12 continuous months'; in this definition includes any period that you were separated for less than 90 days because of a breakdown in the relationship.
To me the key words are in a conjugal relationship! and the breakdown of the relationship for more than 90 days.
So if your ';ex'; is there for baby sitting duties and nothing more object to the classification that Rev. Can. has dumped you into for convenience.
This may require sworn affidavits which can be done at a lawyer's officeLegal advice on common law relationships?
You should really read this free E-book containing 97 steps to a happy relationship. highly recommended!
Apparently, if he is the children's father, you did have SOME kind of relationship. Common law means the two of you share bonds(children) and now you live in the same house. Move him out again..and don't let him stay there with you EVER.
Legal advice needed, domain name related?
I had done some casual computer work for a local business and was owed about $400. The owner had also asked me to purchase a domain name, as they had plans for a web site. The owner paid for this domain name with his credit card, but I was registered as the administrative and technical contact, and left me in charge of it even though he had plans for someone else to take care of the website in the future.
At that time the store wasn't doing very well, and was having trouble paying its staff. I suspected they were nearly bankrupt, as some checks had already bounced. The manager told me he wouldn't be able to pay for my $400 of labor since they weren't doing well. The owner of this store had moved to another town to open a second store under the same name.
A few weeks later I received an email from someone wanting to buy the domain name. Seeing as how I was still owed $400, I didn't hesitate to sell the domain name for the original purchase price ($200). A few weeks after that, I got a call from the owner. They were starting to set up a website and needed the passwords for the domain name. When I gave him the passwords and was told they didn't work (the new domain name owner changed them as expected), I acted as if I didn't know what had happened. I felt guilty and purchased another similar domain name (same name but different extension) for $30 and gave the store owner the password for that, but never told him of what I had really done. The owner didn't know anything about domain names so this wasn't odd to him.
Was I within my rights to sell the domain name? Was what I did illegal? From what I've discovered so far what I've done might be considered theft or conversion, but since I was ';holding'; the domain for him, and it was registered in my name, I'm not sure.Legal advice needed, domain name related?
Sorry, but we are definitely talking about an unlawful conversion here. You transferred ownership rights of something that you did not legally own nor have the authority to sell. For starters, you didn't pay for it. As you said, you were just ';holding it'; for him. He was the legal owner. Look at it this way, if I ask you to hold my watch for me, do you have the right to sell it and pocket the money?
Further, regardless of who paid for it, it was obtained by you through an existing work contract which makes it a work by-product, owned legally by the person who commissioned you to do the work. There's a reason you felt guilty. If it feels ';wrong';, it usually is wrong.
Do yourself a favor and don't ever let the business owner know what you did. He could initiate a civil lawsuit and obtain a judgment for far more than he owes you in back fees.Legal advice needed, domain name related?
What you did probably wasn't illegal, but it was wrong.
Cut and dry -- Completely illegal
You said straight up that the domain was paid by the store and you made the purchase as their agent. Therefore, the domain legally belonged to them, no matter whose name was on the WHOIS record.
When you took unauthorized control of it and sold it, you basically stole their property and sold it out from under them.
The fact the store owed you money is NO EXCUSE for theft. You should have taken them to small claims court instead rather than rip them off and sell their property.
At that time the store wasn't doing very well, and was having trouble paying its staff. I suspected they were nearly bankrupt, as some checks had already bounced. The manager told me he wouldn't be able to pay for my $400 of labor since they weren't doing well. The owner of this store had moved to another town to open a second store under the same name.
A few weeks later I received an email from someone wanting to buy the domain name. Seeing as how I was still owed $400, I didn't hesitate to sell the domain name for the original purchase price ($200). A few weeks after that, I got a call from the owner. They were starting to set up a website and needed the passwords for the domain name. When I gave him the passwords and was told they didn't work (the new domain name owner changed them as expected), I acted as if I didn't know what had happened. I felt guilty and purchased another similar domain name (same name but different extension) for $30 and gave the store owner the password for that, but never told him of what I had really done. The owner didn't know anything about domain names so this wasn't odd to him.
Was I within my rights to sell the domain name? Was what I did illegal? From what I've discovered so far what I've done might be considered theft or conversion, but since I was ';holding'; the domain for him, and it was registered in my name, I'm not sure.Legal advice needed, domain name related?
Sorry, but we are definitely talking about an unlawful conversion here. You transferred ownership rights of something that you did not legally own nor have the authority to sell. For starters, you didn't pay for it. As you said, you were just ';holding it'; for him. He was the legal owner. Look at it this way, if I ask you to hold my watch for me, do you have the right to sell it and pocket the money?
Further, regardless of who paid for it, it was obtained by you through an existing work contract which makes it a work by-product, owned legally by the person who commissioned you to do the work. There's a reason you felt guilty. If it feels ';wrong';, it usually is wrong.
Do yourself a favor and don't ever let the business owner know what you did. He could initiate a civil lawsuit and obtain a judgment for far more than he owes you in back fees.Legal advice needed, domain name related?
What you did probably wasn't illegal, but it was wrong.
Cut and dry -- Completely illegal
You said straight up that the domain was paid by the store and you made the purchase as their agent. Therefore, the domain legally belonged to them, no matter whose name was on the WHOIS record.
When you took unauthorized control of it and sold it, you basically stole their property and sold it out from under them.
The fact the store owed you money is NO EXCUSE for theft. You should have taken them to small claims court instead rather than rip them off and sell their property.
Legal advice regarding what happens to money from a will when someone owes students loans, taxes + child suprt?
A relative has inherited money from my grandmothers death. He owes money to the government in the following ways:
-Un-paid Taxes
-Un-Paid Student Loans
-Un-paid Child Support
He just never had the funds to be able to pay for these things. Upon reciving the money from his mothers death, what will happen to this money? Does the government automatically take it and put it towards government owed money? If so, what will have priority over what? Meaning, will the IRS have to be paid first, will back child support have to be paid first? Is there any way for him to control his funds?
Any information would be helpful. He is living in the state of Texas. The money is coming from the State of Indiana.Legal advice regarding what happens to money from a will when someone owes students loans, taxes + child suprt?
Soon as the inheritance money hits the bank the IRS, Child Support and last Student Loans grab the money. He gets what is left. No control since the judgments against him are already in place.
-Un-paid Taxes
-Un-Paid Student Loans
-Un-paid Child Support
He just never had the funds to be able to pay for these things. Upon reciving the money from his mothers death, what will happen to this money? Does the government automatically take it and put it towards government owed money? If so, what will have priority over what? Meaning, will the IRS have to be paid first, will back child support have to be paid first? Is there any way for him to control his funds?
Any information would be helpful. He is living in the state of Texas. The money is coming from the State of Indiana.Legal advice regarding what happens to money from a will when someone owes students loans, taxes + child suprt?
Soon as the inheritance money hits the bank the IRS, Child Support and last Student Loans grab the money. He gets what is left. No control since the judgments against him are already in place.
Legal Advice Regarding My Complicated Divorce?
I filed for a divorce in August 2006 along with a restraining order. I filled out a dissolution of marriage, paid the fee and waited for a court date. (Never got one) Meanwhile I was dealing with the restraining order which was more difficult, because after I kicked my ex out and he stole my things... I had no address for him or his family. I tried having the Sheriff's department serve him, but they couldn't without an address. So after a few months of reissuing temporary restraining orders, I found a business card of a job that he had just started at the time and my mom served him. He trashed the papers in front of her and didn't show up to court. Then honestly left everything as it was till July 2008 and looked up the status. They said my divorce was at a standstill... I was surprised since my friends said that I'd be divorced 6 months after I filed. So I got back on it again and figured out what I had to do. I never used an attorney and have been doing it on my own since 2006. But in 2008 my ex finally got an attorney and FINALLY wanted the divorce too. He was trying to claim more things, saying I had a car, computer, dvds, even kitchen appliances, the list went on. Which is all a lie, he took ALL his things and even stole my things and I let him just so he would leave. The car he is trying to claim was a GIFT, by my mom and brothers. I have proof of all that and it isn't a worry. But he's very spiteful and is going out of his way to delay the divorce and hurt me. So I went to the workshops and RE-served him the divorce papers with an address I got from his attorney. The court got a notice saying it didn't go through somehow. I don't know how he's avoiding getting that... I went to court had someone that knows about this do it WITH me and we pulled up his address and I'm still not getting a court date! But anyway, his attorney wrote something up for me last December (2008) saying if I signed it, that I wouldn't have to show up to court and that we'd be divorced. I read it through and said I'd sign it if he changed the part where my ex claims to have never been served the restraining order papers. Cuz that was the one thing I did serve him in 2006. I told his attorney that I was more than willing to remove the restraining order if he changed that and put the truth. I never got a reply from his attorney. A few days ago I get an email from his attorney saying I'll be charged my ex's attorney fees about $2000 worth along with a bifurcated judgment, saying I never returned his calls. I explained to him that I was unwilling to give my number out, due to the fact my ex will get it and maybe harass or intimidate me again. He had my email and DID NOT email me until June 18 when he informs me that I have to show up to court in July and forced to pay fees.
What can I do? I never avoided any communication, and I've been desperately trying to get the divorce finalized! I'm the petitioner for crying out loud. I feel like my ex and his attorney are trying to screw me over. He didn't make any attempts to contact me or email me and he admitted that through email, but he said that he called my mother's number several times. As far as I know that's not true.
Also, I really don't want to be near my ex husband. My restraining order still stands and I don't want to miss my court date. What can I do? Do I qualify for a court call?
I really really need help, if you know anyone that would know what to do in this situation, please send them my way.Legal Advice Regarding My Complicated Divorce?
The lawyer can not charge you a fee if you did not hire him. Let it go to court and state your case before the judge. Reread the papers you signed and check if he decieved you into paying your ex's legal fees. Many dishonest attorneys will try to scare you into paying fees that are not your responsibility.
He must have proof that you hired him as your attorney. When you go to court bring everything you have sent. Also bring your mother as a witness that he was served and ripped up the papers. Your mother must be there to prove your point.Legal Advice Regarding My Complicated Divorce?
Prepare all the papers, gather all the proofs and witness and then attend the court submitting everything u have. If u have proof of all that things u r not guilty for then u r safe. Dont worry. If u feel u r confused then u better heir a good clever lawyer to bring u out of this. U can also study this site it will help u a lot http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sur鈥?/a>
What can I do? I never avoided any communication, and I've been desperately trying to get the divorce finalized! I'm the petitioner for crying out loud. I feel like my ex and his attorney are trying to screw me over. He didn't make any attempts to contact me or email me and he admitted that through email, but he said that he called my mother's number several times. As far as I know that's not true.
Also, I really don't want to be near my ex husband. My restraining order still stands and I don't want to miss my court date. What can I do? Do I qualify for a court call?
I really really need help, if you know anyone that would know what to do in this situation, please send them my way.Legal Advice Regarding My Complicated Divorce?
The lawyer can not charge you a fee if you did not hire him. Let it go to court and state your case before the judge. Reread the papers you signed and check if he decieved you into paying your ex's legal fees. Many dishonest attorneys will try to scare you into paying fees that are not your responsibility.
He must have proof that you hired him as your attorney. When you go to court bring everything you have sent. Also bring your mother as a witness that he was served and ripped up the papers. Your mother must be there to prove your point.Legal Advice Regarding My Complicated Divorce?
Prepare all the papers, gather all the proofs and witness and then attend the court submitting everything u have. If u have proof of all that things u r not guilty for then u r safe. Dont worry. If u feel u r confused then u better heir a good clever lawyer to bring u out of this. U can also study this site it will help u a lot http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sur鈥?/a>
Legal advice: Should I call the Health Department?
There is an organic grocery store in my building, which I was excited about until I encountered some sanitary problems there. First, my sister got a bug in her sandwich, and the employees didn't apologize or offer to do anything about it. Then I went to buy grated cheddar cheese there, but saw what looked like white mold growing on it, so I chose to go drive to Albertson's instead. The other night I just needed some milk, so I bought a gallon of organic milk there. That was on Dec. 29, and the date on the milk was Jan. 15. The milk was HORRIBLE...rotten I guess, but had a chemical taste.
So my question is, what is the best step to take to try to get these people either cleaned up or out of there?! It makes me mad that unsuspecting people could buy rotten items dangerous to their health, or even have to hassle with returning them!Legal advice: Should I call the Health Department?
You need to call your city or county's health department and file a complaint.Legal advice: Should I call the Health Department?
yeah. call the dept and have em inspected.
call the better business borough
So my question is, what is the best step to take to try to get these people either cleaned up or out of there?! It makes me mad that unsuspecting people could buy rotten items dangerous to their health, or even have to hassle with returning them!Legal advice: Should I call the Health Department?
You need to call your city or county's health department and file a complaint.Legal advice: Should I call the Health Department?
yeah. call the dept and have em inspected.
call the better business borough
Legal advice on a car accident?
my friend backed into my neighbors car,he dented their fender he stoped and talked with the neighbor he asked the neighbor what he wanted to do,after 25 minutes my friend gave him 40 bucks let him see his license and gave him his cell phone,well when they called with a estimate on the damage they wanted 1500 dollars ,now this car is a 1993 buick skylark that he hit, not to mention the other side and back of the car had rust spots and holes and the headlight was being held in place with duct tape,my friend refused to pay that,,now my friend has been told since he stoped and everything that if he didnt want to pay theres nothing that my neighbor can do to him,he didnt remember his full name ,he didnt get his insurance info off him,didnt get my friends cell number and it is under a different name with metro pcs so they have no way of finding out who he is,he wanted to do the responsible thing and offered them 400 but they want the 1500 which is redicluous because their car only had plpd and blue book value is only 700 for their car in mint condition so what are his real legal options if he dosent wanna pay for itLegal advice on a car accident?
His options: Report this to his insurance company like he should have done in the first place. I see stories on here everyday just like this one. This is a near perfect example of why you should NEVER EVER try to ';settle on your own';. Always let your insurance company handle it. Isn't that the very reason you have insurance in the first place?Legal advice on a car accident?
Let sleeping dogs lie. He did the honorable thing in offering a fair settlement. The next move is your neighbors. It would be good to have pictures all around the car as evidence to show a judge if your neighbor figures out who your friend is and starts a small claims action. Your neighbor could only collect a reasonable amount in that kind of action which is what has already been offered.
If the damages are more than the what the car is worth, insurance would write it off. Tell your friend to offer to pay him the blue book value of the car (after seeing an invoice the how much the damages cost and even getting a few estimates of your own at 3 different body shops). The blue book value is more than what insurance would give him (tell him that) if you still want to pay out of pocket. Otherwise, if he doesn't accept that, turn it over to insurance company. If he sued your friend, the judge wouldn't award more then the blue book value of the car if the damages exceeded that. So, either way don't pay the $1500. Turn it over to insurance or let him sue.
He need to talk to a lawyer but I work in the auto body industry and I call tell you it doesn't not cost 1500 for just the fender...now, that's not saying there's more damage but if it's just the fender there's no way. If the car is a rust bucket there's no reason to blend the paint into the hood and the front door(which is industry standard when replacing a fender).
He need to talk to a lawyer if he feels he's going to get sued. It sounds like he's trying to do the right thing by making good on the damage but it seems like your neighbor is being a scumbag.
Well if your friend crashed into this guy then he should pay up ... however if the neighbor is over charging, then ask for a copy of the invoice itemizing what the costs are for. If you still dispute them, then get a few quotes of your own and see how they match up (the neighbor could have got a mechanic friend to produce an inflated bill).
If it turns out that the going rate is 1500, then morally the only thing to do is pay up ... that's what insurance is for!
Incidentally if he does go through his insurance company then they would probably do all the investigating and find out of your neighbour is taking the piss!revlon color
His options: Report this to his insurance company like he should have done in the first place. I see stories on here everyday just like this one. This is a near perfect example of why you should NEVER EVER try to ';settle on your own';. Always let your insurance company handle it. Isn't that the very reason you have insurance in the first place?Legal advice on a car accident?
Let sleeping dogs lie. He did the honorable thing in offering a fair settlement. The next move is your neighbors. It would be good to have pictures all around the car as evidence to show a judge if your neighbor figures out who your friend is and starts a small claims action. Your neighbor could only collect a reasonable amount in that kind of action which is what has already been offered.
If the damages are more than the what the car is worth, insurance would write it off. Tell your friend to offer to pay him the blue book value of the car (after seeing an invoice the how much the damages cost and even getting a few estimates of your own at 3 different body shops). The blue book value is more than what insurance would give him (tell him that) if you still want to pay out of pocket. Otherwise, if he doesn't accept that, turn it over to insurance company. If he sued your friend, the judge wouldn't award more then the blue book value of the car if the damages exceeded that. So, either way don't pay the $1500. Turn it over to insurance or let him sue.
He need to talk to a lawyer but I work in the auto body industry and I call tell you it doesn't not cost 1500 for just the fender...now, that's not saying there's more damage but if it's just the fender there's no way. If the car is a rust bucket there's no reason to blend the paint into the hood and the front door(which is industry standard when replacing a fender).
He need to talk to a lawyer if he feels he's going to get sued. It sounds like he's trying to do the right thing by making good on the damage but it seems like your neighbor is being a scumbag.
Well if your friend crashed into this guy then he should pay up ... however if the neighbor is over charging, then ask for a copy of the invoice itemizing what the costs are for. If you still dispute them, then get a few quotes of your own and see how they match up (the neighbor could have got a mechanic friend to produce an inflated bill).
If it turns out that the going rate is 1500, then morally the only thing to do is pay up ... that's what insurance is for!
Incidentally if he does go through his insurance company then they would probably do all the investigating and find out of your neighbour is taking the piss!
Legal advice needed please?
Hi,
Please only answer this if you have legal knowledge.
I rent a Unit in Inshops, i signed a contract with start date 9th June but the management did not have this unit ready for us to begin trading on this date, our center manager is never about so i called the area mnager who was not helpfull so i sent an email to the managing director of the entire company. Our immediate problems were sorted fast but the peoples heads who we went over warned we have made a rod for our own backs and they would make life difficult.
Then This morning at 7am I began to remove my DVDs from my unit as we have decided to take these to Market because we have not been selling much the past 2 weeks. We have decided that we will be concentrating just on just the cards gifts and toys, we planned on returning in the afternoon to paint and put new shelves up. However when i arrived home at around 8:30 i received a phone call from another trader asking what is going on?Legal advice needed please?
The company you rent your unit off should not do this they are breaking the law so my advice is to go to citizens advice who will put you in the right direction to sort this problem out. Good luck I hope you get some sort of compensation as you are due some.Legal advice needed please?
Waldo's response is right on since it appears that you do not understand the written contract at the outset. You need to read all the fine print in the contract and act accordingly.
Good luck!
Bottom line: you signed a contract 6-9-08; they've made verbal threats against you; now they are attempting to take possesion of your unit without legal prior notice;
Call a local news station and tell them your problem and see what angle they can take. Most times if you approach this way and expose them, they will come forward and make things right.
We have what's called 12News On Your Side which the team goes out to complaints such as this and any other and investigates and 98% of the time, public exposure will force the miscreants to fix their wrong.
If you sit back and go to a business attorney, that's just giving those idiots fuel for their fire. Put out the fire, call a news station and tell them what's going on.
You need to psyche them out, not allow them to roll all over you!
Send this info to the head honcho you contacted before, you can hardly make it worse. Might be worth asking around amongst the other traders if they have had problems also.
EDIT, I used to have a unit in a similar set up, lots of problems there, back handers for the best pitches, etc, after I left I heard that the on-site manager was defrauding the company.
The unit may not have been ready on time but from what you say about removing your DVDs you did get and take possession at some point. Where you stand depends on the terms of the contract with Inshops. That will determine whether or not the “possession order” is legally valid or not. You need to sit down with someone who can read and interpret the documents for you.
Please only answer this if you have legal knowledge.
I rent a Unit in Inshops, i signed a contract with start date 9th June but the management did not have this unit ready for us to begin trading on this date, our center manager is never about so i called the area mnager who was not helpfull so i sent an email to the managing director of the entire company. Our immediate problems were sorted fast but the peoples heads who we went over warned we have made a rod for our own backs and they would make life difficult.
Then This morning at 7am I began to remove my DVDs from my unit as we have decided to take these to Market because we have not been selling much the past 2 weeks. We have decided that we will be concentrating just on just the cards gifts and toys, we planned on returning in the afternoon to paint and put new shelves up. However when i arrived home at around 8:30 i received a phone call from another trader asking what is going on?Legal advice needed please?
The company you rent your unit off should not do this they are breaking the law so my advice is to go to citizens advice who will put you in the right direction to sort this problem out. Good luck I hope you get some sort of compensation as you are due some.Legal advice needed please?
Waldo's response is right on since it appears that you do not understand the written contract at the outset. You need to read all the fine print in the contract and act accordingly.
Good luck!
Bottom line: you signed a contract 6-9-08; they've made verbal threats against you; now they are attempting to take possesion of your unit without legal prior notice;
Call a local news station and tell them your problem and see what angle they can take. Most times if you approach this way and expose them, they will come forward and make things right.
We have what's called 12News On Your Side which the team goes out to complaints such as this and any other and investigates and 98% of the time, public exposure will force the miscreants to fix their wrong.
If you sit back and go to a business attorney, that's just giving those idiots fuel for their fire. Put out the fire, call a news station and tell them what's going on.
You need to psyche them out, not allow them to roll all over you!
Send this info to the head honcho you contacted before, you can hardly make it worse. Might be worth asking around amongst the other traders if they have had problems also.
EDIT, I used to have a unit in a similar set up, lots of problems there, back handers for the best pitches, etc, after I left I heard that the on-site manager was defrauding the company.
The unit may not have been ready on time but from what you say about removing your DVDs you did get and take possession at some point. Where you stand depends on the terms of the contract with Inshops. That will determine whether or not the “possession order” is legally valid or not. You need to sit down with someone who can read and interpret the documents for you.
Legal advice needed please?
Hi,
Please only answer this if you have legal knowledge.
I rent a Unit in Inshops, i signed a contract with start date 9th June but the management did not have this unit ready for us to begin trading on this date, our center manager is never about so i called the area mnager who was not helpfull so i sent an email to the managing director of the entire company. Our immediate problems were sorted fast but the peoples heads who we went over warned we have made a rod for our own backs and they would make life difficult.
Then This morning at 7am I began to remove my DVDs from my unit as we have decided to take these to Market because we have not been selling much the past 2 weeks. We have decided that we will be concentrating just on just the cards gifts and toys, we planned on returning in the afternoon to paint and put new shelves up. However when i arrived home at around 8:30 i received a phone call from another trader asking what is going on?Legal advice needed please?
The company you rent your unit off should not do this they are breaking the law so my advice is to go to citizens advice who will put you in the right direction to sort this problem out. Good luck I hope you get some sort of compensation as you are due some.Legal advice needed please?
Waldo's response is right on since it appears that you do not understand the written contract at the outset. You need to read all the fine print in the contract and act accordingly.
Good luck!
Bottom line: you signed a contract 6-9-08; they've made verbal threats against you; now they are attempting to take possesion of your unit without legal prior notice;
Call a local news station and tell them your problem and see what angle they can take. Most times if you approach this way and expose them, they will come forward and make things right.
We have what's called 12News On Your Side which the team goes out to complaints such as this and any other and investigates and 98% of the time, public exposure will force the miscreants to fix their wrong.
If you sit back and go to a business attorney, that's just giving those idiots fuel for their fire. Put out the fire, call a news station and tell them what's going on.
You need to psyche them out, not allow them to roll all over you!
Send this info to the head honcho you contacted before, you can hardly make it worse. Might be worth asking around amongst the other traders if they have had problems also.
EDIT, I used to have a unit in a similar set up, lots of problems there, back handers for the best pitches, etc, after I left I heard that the on-site manager was defrauding the company.
The unit may not have been ready on time but from what you say about removing your DVDs you did get and take possession at some point. Where you stand depends on the terms of the contract with Inshops. That will determine whether or not the “possession order” is legally valid or not. You need to sit down with someone who can read and interpret the documents for you.
Please only answer this if you have legal knowledge.
I rent a Unit in Inshops, i signed a contract with start date 9th June but the management did not have this unit ready for us to begin trading on this date, our center manager is never about so i called the area mnager who was not helpfull so i sent an email to the managing director of the entire company. Our immediate problems were sorted fast but the peoples heads who we went over warned we have made a rod for our own backs and they would make life difficult.
Then This morning at 7am I began to remove my DVDs from my unit as we have decided to take these to Market because we have not been selling much the past 2 weeks. We have decided that we will be concentrating just on just the cards gifts and toys, we planned on returning in the afternoon to paint and put new shelves up. However when i arrived home at around 8:30 i received a phone call from another trader asking what is going on?Legal advice needed please?
The company you rent your unit off should not do this they are breaking the law so my advice is to go to citizens advice who will put you in the right direction to sort this problem out. Good luck I hope you get some sort of compensation as you are due some.Legal advice needed please?
Waldo's response is right on since it appears that you do not understand the written contract at the outset. You need to read all the fine print in the contract and act accordingly.
Good luck!
Bottom line: you signed a contract 6-9-08; they've made verbal threats against you; now they are attempting to take possesion of your unit without legal prior notice;
Call a local news station and tell them your problem and see what angle they can take. Most times if you approach this way and expose them, they will come forward and make things right.
We have what's called 12News On Your Side which the team goes out to complaints such as this and any other and investigates and 98% of the time, public exposure will force the miscreants to fix their wrong.
If you sit back and go to a business attorney, that's just giving those idiots fuel for their fire. Put out the fire, call a news station and tell them what's going on.
You need to psyche them out, not allow them to roll all over you!
Send this info to the head honcho you contacted before, you can hardly make it worse. Might be worth asking around amongst the other traders if they have had problems also.
EDIT, I used to have a unit in a similar set up, lots of problems there, back handers for the best pitches, etc, after I left I heard that the on-site manager was defrauding the company.
The unit may not have been ready on time but from what you say about removing your DVDs you did get and take possession at some point. Where you stand depends on the terms of the contract with Inshops. That will determine whether or not the “possession order” is legally valid or not. You need to sit down with someone who can read and interpret the documents for you.
Legal advice on preventing my pets to be gone from rental house?
I just received a letter taped to my door saying that my cats (3) must be removed by tomarrow afternoon. There was also a copy of a chit from a allergy clinic stating that my roomates daughter was alergic to cats and was recommended she not be around them. This was started from my roomates ex-fiance who he has his two kids with. She also has several cats at her place.
Is there any legal help I can get that would give me more time so I can find a new place to live that will accept my cats? Or something I can do if it comes down to him taking the situation in his own hands and getting rid of them one way or another?
I have had the cats in the house for over 1 1/2 years, and I can not part with them. I also have no rental contract, as I am renting from someone who was a friend of 16+ years. (yes. bad idea)
Please, any ideas are welcome.Legal advice on preventing my pets to be gone from rental house?
Who is the letter from? Your landlord? Your roommate?
The lease should have a pet clause. EIther you are allowed pets, or not. If you are not allowed to have pets, then you have no choice but to find a new home for you and your pet family, or for your cats.
If it is from your roommate - there is nothing that she (or he) can legally do to prevent you from having the cats (unless, of course, cats are not allowed as per your lease).
If it is from your landlord - then the rules for pets should be compared to that of your lease.
A letter from anyone else doesn't matter at all - if its from a doctor, a doctor can't make you get rid of your cats.
If your roommate entered into the situation knowing you have cats, then that's her problem. If you sprang three cats on her two months after the lease commenced, well, that's a different story.
If your landlord has been OK with cats for the whole time, then you should speak to her about this. If you paid a pet deposit, then obviously you should get it back (if you didn't deplete it) .
I guess it all depends on who the letter was from, then I'll be able to help you further.
edit- ok, so i think i get it.... roommate wants custody of daughter - daughter is allergic to cats, ex says ';you can't have custody you live with cats'; etc... so i guess you have to chose your words wisley as it is a serious matter. perhaps you could offer allergen reducing methods to housekeeping, there are a lot of them relating to cats. (i know, i am allergic to cats, but i have a wonderful cat who usually doesn't bother me - unless he sleeps on my bed or touches my face...)Legal advice on preventing my pets to be gone from rental house?
Talk to the person you are renting from.
He calls the shots.
If the boyfriend becomes a problem for you or your cats, call the police.
You have RIGHTS too.
ask your room mate, since he is the owner, if you can keep the cats, if he says yes then there is no problem.
Is there any legal help I can get that would give me more time so I can find a new place to live that will accept my cats? Or something I can do if it comes down to him taking the situation in his own hands and getting rid of them one way or another?
I have had the cats in the house for over 1 1/2 years, and I can not part with them. I also have no rental contract, as I am renting from someone who was a friend of 16+ years. (yes. bad idea)
Please, any ideas are welcome.Legal advice on preventing my pets to be gone from rental house?
Who is the letter from? Your landlord? Your roommate?
The lease should have a pet clause. EIther you are allowed pets, or not. If you are not allowed to have pets, then you have no choice but to find a new home for you and your pet family, or for your cats.
If it is from your roommate - there is nothing that she (or he) can legally do to prevent you from having the cats (unless, of course, cats are not allowed as per your lease).
If it is from your landlord - then the rules for pets should be compared to that of your lease.
A letter from anyone else doesn't matter at all - if its from a doctor, a doctor can't make you get rid of your cats.
If your roommate entered into the situation knowing you have cats, then that's her problem. If you sprang three cats on her two months after the lease commenced, well, that's a different story.
If your landlord has been OK with cats for the whole time, then you should speak to her about this. If you paid a pet deposit, then obviously you should get it back (if you didn't deplete it) .
I guess it all depends on who the letter was from, then I'll be able to help you further.
edit- ok, so i think i get it.... roommate wants custody of daughter - daughter is allergic to cats, ex says ';you can't have custody you live with cats'; etc... so i guess you have to chose your words wisley as it is a serious matter. perhaps you could offer allergen reducing methods to housekeeping, there are a lot of them relating to cats. (i know, i am allergic to cats, but i have a wonderful cat who usually doesn't bother me - unless he sleeps on my bed or touches my face...)Legal advice on preventing my pets to be gone from rental house?
Talk to the person you are renting from.
He calls the shots.
If the boyfriend becomes a problem for you or your cats, call the police.
You have RIGHTS too.
ask your room mate, since he is the owner, if you can keep the cats, if he says yes then there is no problem.
Legal advice about my employment. Company forget to give new contract after probation period....?
No letter or anything after 6 months probation period, I am carry working is that means I go automaticly to perm employment?. I am working since 2.01.08 and had 6 months probation time in contract, it past, I carry on working, they never give me any letter, is it ok?
Some of my friends they had like shorter probations like 3 monts, after that recive letter, i did not, it just worry me, its ok, and how its looks like by law, I just want know I am perm now or not?
Just dont want be sack from day to day ....
thank u for answers
Legal advice about my employment. Company forget to give new contract after probation period....?
It doesn't matter.
Once your probation period is finished, if you don't hear otherwise, it is assumed that you have completed it successfully. It is not mandatory for them to give you any kind of letter or contract stating that you've completed it.
That said, even though you are a permanent employee, you still do not have full employment rights until after you've been employed for one year, even if you have completed your probation. But no, they can't just sack you for no reason.
They only have to give you anything in writing if you didn't complete it successfully, so they would either want to extend it or terminate you.Legal advice about my employment. Company forget to give new contract after probation period....?
Do you have a copy of your first contract? (you should!) If you do, read through the contract to see what it says about when the probation period ends. If it implies that you'll be filling out another contract, then make an appointment to speak to your employer to follow through with the new contract.
Well it all depends on what kind of company you work at. Most places dont make you feel out another contract or anything like that, once your out of your probation period they cant fire you just to fire you. You should be safe.
They usually sucker people into the continuous working after the contract is up. They may have had something in fine print in the first contract where it said you will continue working without signing a new contract!
I really doubt that they really ';forgot';. They are probably trying to see how much they can get away with.
Some of my friends they had like shorter probations like 3 monts, after that recive letter, i did not, it just worry me, its ok, and how its looks like by law, I just want know I am perm now or not?
Just dont want be sack from day to day ....
thank u for answers
Legal advice about my employment. Company forget to give new contract after probation period....?
It doesn't matter.
Once your probation period is finished, if you don't hear otherwise, it is assumed that you have completed it successfully. It is not mandatory for them to give you any kind of letter or contract stating that you've completed it.
That said, even though you are a permanent employee, you still do not have full employment rights until after you've been employed for one year, even if you have completed your probation. But no, they can't just sack you for no reason.
They only have to give you anything in writing if you didn't complete it successfully, so they would either want to extend it or terminate you.Legal advice about my employment. Company forget to give new contract after probation period....?
Do you have a copy of your first contract? (you should!) If you do, read through the contract to see what it says about when the probation period ends. If it implies that you'll be filling out another contract, then make an appointment to speak to your employer to follow through with the new contract.
Well it all depends on what kind of company you work at. Most places dont make you feel out another contract or anything like that, once your out of your probation period they cant fire you just to fire you. You should be safe.
They usually sucker people into the continuous working after the contract is up. They may have had something in fine print in the first contract where it said you will continue working without signing a new contract!
I really doubt that they really ';forgot';. They are probably trying to see how much they can get away with.
Legal Advice; I think my boss is wrong?
Ok, I am a server. I work at a Japanese steakhouse.
This is what i think is illegal:
At the end of the night we have to tip out (yes thats normal not a problem)
however
for the dining side we tip out 30% (for the sushi chefs even though they make much more hourly than we do, and they have a tip jar out on the counter)
and for the Teppan Yaki we tip out 10% to house and then split 50/50 the rest for the teppan chefs... (even though they are on salary too....)
but he is taking the money we tip out and using it to pay all the employees...
So when I have worked a 12-13 hour shift, when I should have walked out with $155, i leave with $70.
Is it legal for him to make the servers tip out so much and for that to go to our paychecks?
I'm sorry but I'm pregnant and I work hard to make large tips from customers, but at the end of the night I'm barely walking out with anything.
Any and all help and advice would be great thanks.Legal Advice; I think my boss is wrong?
It sounds odd; but the Local National Labor relations Board office could tell you for sure if it's legal or not.
I'd start thereLegal Advice; I think my boss is wrong?
I dont think there are any laws about what goes on with tipping other than you have to claim it on your tax return. I think since your tips are created by you working at the restaurant the owner can make any rules he wants about tipping...
It sounds like this isnt a great place to work.. find another job where your tips are your own...... its sounds like many people are benefitting from your hard work for sure.....
Added: okay if you cant find other work than you should have a meeting with all other servers and see if they feel the same.. if they do approach the owner as a group and tell him your concerns.... explain why you all feel this is wrong.... that is about your only option... even if there was a law... as soon as you try to use it, you would most likely be let go..... if the discussion doesnt work... then you either have to accept it or walk....
Its not illegal based on his resaurants method of paying people with the tip money. If you don't like it, go work somewhere else where they treat your tip money more in your favor.
Sounds like Obamas plan already at work.
Good luck.
it doesn't sound right. might be time to find another place to work at.
Well make sure that you are first getting your minimum wage minues taxes. I'm sure you only claim yourself right now, right? So they probably take a lot of taxes out. If you're getting paid under the table than they can pretty much do anything they want to you. But say you make $8/hr (CA min wage) than you should be getting about $96/night if you work 12 hours and don't take a lunch and than subtract your taxes. BUT... they shouldn't take your tips. Maybe you should talk with them about the tips and how you should get them for your tables. And/Or look for another job. You may be able to work in a store, get benefits, have less work, so you can sit more and even possibly better pay. :)
Most bosses take 50% of the tips.
You waiters and bussers split up the rest between yourselves.
It is the American way.
The boss does what he wants.
If you don't like it leave.
Our society is really unfair, huh?
This is what i think is illegal:
At the end of the night we have to tip out (yes thats normal not a problem)
however
for the dining side we tip out 30% (for the sushi chefs even though they make much more hourly than we do, and they have a tip jar out on the counter)
and for the Teppan Yaki we tip out 10% to house and then split 50/50 the rest for the teppan chefs... (even though they are on salary too....)
but he is taking the money we tip out and using it to pay all the employees...
So when I have worked a 12-13 hour shift, when I should have walked out with $155, i leave with $70.
Is it legal for him to make the servers tip out so much and for that to go to our paychecks?
I'm sorry but I'm pregnant and I work hard to make large tips from customers, but at the end of the night I'm barely walking out with anything.
Any and all help and advice would be great thanks.Legal Advice; I think my boss is wrong?
It sounds odd; but the Local National Labor relations Board office could tell you for sure if it's legal or not.
I'd start thereLegal Advice; I think my boss is wrong?
I dont think there are any laws about what goes on with tipping other than you have to claim it on your tax return. I think since your tips are created by you working at the restaurant the owner can make any rules he wants about tipping...
It sounds like this isnt a great place to work.. find another job where your tips are your own...... its sounds like many people are benefitting from your hard work for sure.....
Added: okay if you cant find other work than you should have a meeting with all other servers and see if they feel the same.. if they do approach the owner as a group and tell him your concerns.... explain why you all feel this is wrong.... that is about your only option... even if there was a law... as soon as you try to use it, you would most likely be let go..... if the discussion doesnt work... then you either have to accept it or walk....
Its not illegal based on his resaurants method of paying people with the tip money. If you don't like it, go work somewhere else where they treat your tip money more in your favor.
Sounds like Obamas plan already at work.
Good luck.
it doesn't sound right. might be time to find another place to work at.
Well make sure that you are first getting your minimum wage minues taxes. I'm sure you only claim yourself right now, right? So they probably take a lot of taxes out. If you're getting paid under the table than they can pretty much do anything they want to you. But say you make $8/hr (CA min wage) than you should be getting about $96/night if you work 12 hours and don't take a lunch and than subtract your taxes. BUT... they shouldn't take your tips. Maybe you should talk with them about the tips and how you should get them for your tables. And/Or look for another job. You may be able to work in a store, get benefits, have less work, so you can sit more and even possibly better pay. :)
Most bosses take 50% of the tips.
You waiters and bussers split up the rest between yourselves.
It is the American way.
The boss does what he wants.
If you don't like it leave.
Our society is really unfair, huh?
Legal advice about computer game hacking?
Okay, for this question I really need someone who knows what they are talking about. Well, a friend of mine has a website that makes hacks for a computer game. The publishers of the game are threatening to sue him if he doesn't stop. The hacks that he makes are all client sided, absolutely nothing he has is server sided. So what grounds can they sue him on?Legal advice about computer game hacking?
They can sue if any of the hacks actually modify the client.
but game publishers are full of ****, every game publisher threatens to sue but they very rarely carry it out, in fact they send out thousands of legal threats per day just hoping to strike fear and hopefully cause some websites to shut down. If they actually do file a claim then you can shut it down......Legal advice about computer game hacking?
Your right, what can they sue him on? There's nothing they can get him on I think, he's not impersonating anyone or anything. Unfortunately I'm not so great in legal/illegal advice giving. oh and the game is warrock, he didn't even have to pay for it... I never heard of anyone get sued for creating or using hacks even for games you have to pay for. Warrock just needs the money so they could keep their little business running. And yes, H is right!
You need to be more specific. What game? What does the hack do? What does the EULA say? You cant expect a precise answer when your information is so ambiguous.
If the hack disadvantages other paying players, it does not matter if it is client or server side, all that matters is that you are altering the game experience for other players.revlon color
They can sue if any of the hacks actually modify the client.
but game publishers are full of ****, every game publisher threatens to sue but they very rarely carry it out, in fact they send out thousands of legal threats per day just hoping to strike fear and hopefully cause some websites to shut down. If they actually do file a claim then you can shut it down......Legal advice about computer game hacking?
Your right, what can they sue him on? There's nothing they can get him on I think, he's not impersonating anyone or anything. Unfortunately I'm not so great in legal/illegal advice giving. oh and the game is warrock, he didn't even have to pay for it... I never heard of anyone get sued for creating or using hacks even for games you have to pay for. Warrock just needs the money so they could keep their little business running. And yes, H is right!
You need to be more specific. What game? What does the hack do? What does the EULA say? You cant expect a precise answer when your information is so ambiguous.
If the hack disadvantages other paying players, it does not matter if it is client or server side, all that matters is that you are altering the game experience for other players.
Legal Advice: Massage Industry?
I've been a massage therapist for about two years working at a spa before becoming a therapist I was receptioning there for 3 more years.
When I became a therapist and started working @ the spa the manager tricked me on my pay (I thought I would receive 60% and it was really not even 50%) Well that issue is over because I felt I couldn't win so I worked there anyway.
Later on I helped out one of my friends who owns another spa and did two massages there as well as a christmas massage party at another spa just for extra cash. Well my managers at my full time spa found out and they were going to fire me!!
They took into consideration that I am a good worker and dependable and ended up not firing me but had me sign an agreement form that says I can work anywhere else as a massage therapist. I'm not making enough and work alot but I still want to stay for a bit. Recently I found a room to rent so i can have my own business. What can my managers do if they find out? Other than fire meLegal Advice: Massage Industry?
If you are in the US, you may not work even for yourself, if you signed the agreement - even if it does not specifically say anything about starting your own business.
They could sue you for any money you may have made and even for money you have not made, as part of your ';breach of contract';.
You would be better off to wait until your contract expires. Be sure to check the agreement they made you sign to see if it includes any post-employment restrictions.Legal Advice: Massage Industry?
if you did not sign a NO Compete agreement you are free and clear. It sounds from what you are saying you signe a no moon lighting agreement
When I became a therapist and started working @ the spa the manager tricked me on my pay (I thought I would receive 60% and it was really not even 50%) Well that issue is over because I felt I couldn't win so I worked there anyway.
Later on I helped out one of my friends who owns another spa and did two massages there as well as a christmas massage party at another spa just for extra cash. Well my managers at my full time spa found out and they were going to fire me!!
They took into consideration that I am a good worker and dependable and ended up not firing me but had me sign an agreement form that says I can work anywhere else as a massage therapist. I'm not making enough and work alot but I still want to stay for a bit. Recently I found a room to rent so i can have my own business. What can my managers do if they find out? Other than fire meLegal Advice: Massage Industry?
If you are in the US, you may not work even for yourself, if you signed the agreement - even if it does not specifically say anything about starting your own business.
They could sue you for any money you may have made and even for money you have not made, as part of your ';breach of contract';.
You would be better off to wait until your contract expires. Be sure to check the agreement they made you sign to see if it includes any post-employment restrictions.Legal Advice: Massage Industry?
if you did not sign a NO Compete agreement you are free and clear. It sounds from what you are saying you signe a no moon lighting agreement
Legal Advice Needed. Police say I was at fault in the accident. Am I?
I was driving my car down a road with the intention of turning right at a intersection. There were 2 cars behind me. I was at the front, car 1 was behind me and car 2 was behind car 1. I indicated to turn right and braked gradually. Whilst i was turning right, car 1 the car directly behind me braked. Car 2 overtook car 1 but crossing the double lines (into the lane of oncoming traffic) and thus hit me whilst i was turning right. The car 1 witness said i indicated too late or not at all and that i broke suddenly, which contradicted what i did. The cops said i was at fault, that by not indicating in time and braking hard i caused confusion and caused the accident because car 2 had to take evasive action by avoiding car 1. They said cause i was a P green driver that i was inexperienced and caused the accident. He said speed limit was 100 and i told him i was going 80 before the braking, and that on roads with such high speed limits i should indicate earlier and not brake as suddenly. I should also add that the road was wet because it was raining. Am i at fault?. Should i appeal this? Is there anywhere i can get free legal advice on this situation? Are the police right? Lets say I didnt indicate and i broke really hard, am i at fault ....? The car 2 should have had appropriate stopping distance plus he crossed the unbroken lines which is illegal isnt it?Legal Advice Needed. Police say I was at fault in the accident. Am I?
Of course you can. Car 2 is in the wrong. Seeming car 2 did not have enough stopping distance between car1 whilst he also didn't have enough braking distance from you. To me Car 2 is the one that was speeding and/or not paying attention. For instance, if Car 2 need to take evasive action to avoid car 1 and still hit you then seriously that was a lot of braking taking place from car 2. I don't think any time of warning would have avoided this accident car 2 was obviously not concentrating or speeding. Also if car 1 still managed not to hit you then obviously there was enough warning for him to brake in time.
PS it is not uncommon for drivers to blame others for the accident and the unfortunate part of this is your a P plater and you were bound to be the target. Dispute the claim and try not to worry about it.
Also do not say anymore to the police until you see a lawyer. I am not sure if you can get free legal advice where you are. Here in Australia we do have them listed in the telephone books. Just have a look under solictors and see if they have it where you are.Legal Advice Needed. Police say I was at fault in the accident. Am I?
Are you in the US? Because no matter the state you live in if you are rear ended the other person is most always at fault.
When someone strikes you from behind, it's their fault. They shouldn't have been following you so closely that they could not avoid you if you suddenly stop or turn.
Whether you signaled or not, and when you signaled is a bit of a moot point. You can argue you signaled in time; others will say you signaled late. It is in your interest to say you signaled in time and applied brakes gradually; it is in the other drivers' interest to say you signaled late and applied brakes suddenly. So a judge has to discount that contradicting evidence. The thing that can't be denied is that you were driving along, braking, slowing, and turning and someone flew up from behind you and struck you. That would not happen if the driver behind you had been following you at a safe distance.
The cop can issue you a ticket (not sure what for; car #2 should be ticketed for tailgating and failure to have control) but he's not the judge. You should contest this.
Of course you can. Car 2 is in the wrong. Seeming car 2 did not have enough stopping distance between car1 whilst he also didn't have enough braking distance from you. To me Car 2 is the one that was speeding and/or not paying attention. For instance, if Car 2 need to take evasive action to avoid car 1 and still hit you then seriously that was a lot of braking taking place from car 2. I don't think any time of warning would have avoided this accident car 2 was obviously not concentrating or speeding. Also if car 1 still managed not to hit you then obviously there was enough warning for him to brake in time.
PS it is not uncommon for drivers to blame others for the accident and the unfortunate part of this is your a P plater and you were bound to be the target. Dispute the claim and try not to worry about it.
Also do not say anymore to the police until you see a lawyer. I am not sure if you can get free legal advice where you are. Here in Australia we do have them listed in the telephone books. Just have a look under solictors and see if they have it where you are.Legal Advice Needed. Police say I was at fault in the accident. Am I?
Are you in the US? Because no matter the state you live in if you are rear ended the other person is most always at fault.
When someone strikes you from behind, it's their fault. They shouldn't have been following you so closely that they could not avoid you if you suddenly stop or turn.
Whether you signaled or not, and when you signaled is a bit of a moot point. You can argue you signaled in time; others will say you signaled late. It is in your interest to say you signaled in time and applied brakes gradually; it is in the other drivers' interest to say you signaled late and applied brakes suddenly. So a judge has to discount that contradicting evidence. The thing that can't be denied is that you were driving along, braking, slowing, and turning and someone flew up from behind you and struck you. That would not happen if the driver behind you had been following you at a safe distance.
The cop can issue you a ticket (not sure what for; car #2 should be ticketed for tailgating and failure to have control) but he's not the judge. You should contest this.
Legal Advice on Store Security?
I was wondering what my Families rights are and if someone could please advise me of there legal rights. They were shopping and were at the register when about 5 people stopped them from leaving and asked if there bags had been searched. One of the Children with them were playing with a toy in the store and the girls had put the toy down on a shelf somewhere in the store. The security then asked to search there bags and made my family go back into the store and find the toy in question. They did this. They didn't apologize to my family for wrongfully searching their bags or for wrongfully accusing them. Is there anything we can do to about this as we all don't know our rights as consumers? My family were left feeling very humiliated and embarrased. Thanks in advance. :DLegal Advice on Store Security?
They saw the kids with something and then did not see it being paid for by your family. It was up to the adults to control the kids. Shoplifting is a major problem today, and parents let their kids run free in stores. Lesson learned. Legal Advice on Store Security?
Usually they don't stop people until they leave the store, also once they were searched and nothing found it's up to security to find the item not for the shopper to find the item.
I would suggest that a letter be sent to the bosses of whoever the people work for. You should be able to get those details from the store manager. Often stores employ outside people on a contracts to act as Loss Prevention Officers.
Can also vary depending on what country you are in.
Write to the stores head office.
They saw the kids with something and then did not see it being paid for by your family. It was up to the adults to control the kids. Shoplifting is a major problem today, and parents let their kids run free in stores. Lesson learned. Legal Advice on Store Security?
Usually they don't stop people until they leave the store, also once they were searched and nothing found it's up to security to find the item not for the shopper to find the item.
I would suggest that a letter be sent to the bosses of whoever the people work for. You should be able to get those details from the store manager. Often stores employ outside people on a contracts to act as Loss Prevention Officers.
Can also vary depending on what country you are in.
Write to the stores head office.
Legal advice for child custody.?
My husband and I currently live in Ca. where he has jurisdiction for court orders on his two kids from a previous marriage. They have since moved to Michigan where they have been living for over 6 years. Both kids ages 14 and 15 say its terribly miserable living with there mother. They say they don't see her and their step dad for about 1.5 hours a day. Which they both work late and are sleeping when they leave for school. They have a bed time of 8pm which makes it difficult for any family time. They are visiting for the the summer and we have found out a few things such as one of them trying to slice their wrist and the other running away. Which they have been told not to tell us but it slipped. My husband wants to go and get custody as they would be better off here for now. How do we go about this? Will jurisdiction change to Michigan or stay here. Also, what is the cheapest way to go about this and can we go pro per.... Please offer any suggestions.....Legal advice for child custody.?
Well there 14 and 15 so the court will ask the teens who would they prefer to stay with and why. If the court think their reason of who they choose to stay with is legitimate then most likely the parent they want to stay with is who they will stay with. So if the teen say they rather stay with their dad then custody most likely will be given to him.Legal advice for child custody.?
The jurisdiction will be Michigan after 6 years. I've had to look into this recently as my own ex made plans to move out of state. The only thing cheap about a child custody battle is to consult an attorney. That's usually a small fee at most, unless your husband is using the attorney he's previously retained for divorce-related matters, in which case a half-hour conversation about this still shouldn't be bad.
Once you know the possibilities from an attorney, plan from there. If you take it one step at a time, at least this first step ought to be easy.
your husband needs to figure out what he wants, seek out a lawyer document what is going on with the children..your husband can file in court for custody and the lawyer will help with all the legal issues per state/out of state since the children live out of the state
Document everything and get and attorney
wow sad!!!....but go get a lawyer
i am moving in with my dad to
If you have observed that the kids are ';At-Risk'; then I would first take statements from the kids, and take pictures if you must. Find a good lawyer. I am confused, because I am not sure if you have joint-custody; but it sounds like you do. In any case it is a standard filing. If your husband still has jurisdiction for the orders in CA, then you will have to file your case in the state MI. But, you haven't mention why the kids went to live with the mother?
I agree with Zeep. This may be a difficult suite, because they have been living there so long; even though the sad occurrences took place. You are in for a nasty fight, and you will need more that an attorney's consultation.
I couldn't help it, but I would like to point out that this fight could last for a few years in court. The kids are already at-risk as you said, and so they will be in the center of the whole thing. Try to see if you can speak with the mother first about situations at home and if they need any help(you are just testing the temperature(possible get a mediator)). If they are very abrasive, then launch your suite.
Well there 14 and 15 so the court will ask the teens who would they prefer to stay with and why. If the court think their reason of who they choose to stay with is legitimate then most likely the parent they want to stay with is who they will stay with. So if the teen say they rather stay with their dad then custody most likely will be given to him.Legal advice for child custody.?
The jurisdiction will be Michigan after 6 years. I've had to look into this recently as my own ex made plans to move out of state. The only thing cheap about a child custody battle is to consult an attorney. That's usually a small fee at most, unless your husband is using the attorney he's previously retained for divorce-related matters, in which case a half-hour conversation about this still shouldn't be bad.
Once you know the possibilities from an attorney, plan from there. If you take it one step at a time, at least this first step ought to be easy.
your husband needs to figure out what he wants, seek out a lawyer document what is going on with the children..your husband can file in court for custody and the lawyer will help with all the legal issues per state/out of state since the children live out of the state
Document everything and get and attorney
wow sad!!!....but go get a lawyer
i am moving in with my dad to
If you have observed that the kids are ';At-Risk'; then I would first take statements from the kids, and take pictures if you must. Find a good lawyer. I am confused, because I am not sure if you have joint-custody; but it sounds like you do. In any case it is a standard filing. If your husband still has jurisdiction for the orders in CA, then you will have to file your case in the state MI. But, you haven't mention why the kids went to live with the mother?
I agree with Zeep. This may be a difficult suite, because they have been living there so long; even though the sad occurrences took place. You are in for a nasty fight, and you will need more that an attorney's consultation.
I couldn't help it, but I would like to point out that this fight could last for a few years in court. The kids are already at-risk as you said, and so they will be in the center of the whole thing. Try to see if you can speak with the mother first about situations at home and if they need any help(you are just testing the temperature(possible get a mediator)). If they are very abrasive, then launch your suite.
Legal advice about check fraud?
My ex fiance (who I have a 2 month old child with) is trying to pin me with a felony and I need some advice. Here is my story. Back in March when we broke up I found out that he had stolen my checkbook from me and wrote out a bunch of stolen checks, 3 of which the police have caught him on survailence videos. Well He wrote me an e-mail stating that if I didn't drop the charges he would frame me for fraud myself. Here is how he plans to do it. About a year ago, he had called me and asked me to go to the bank and cash his paycheck for him, b/c he wouldn't have time to do it before the bank closed for the day. He told me to just sign his name on the back of the check and write pay to the order of (my name). So I did, he was my fiance. Well He says he is going to contact his old employer and get a copy of the check and tell the police that I stole it from him, and try and get me with a felony. But I never stole anything from him. I am a single mom and he is not helping me out with our child at all. So I can barely afford the bills I have, but a lawyer... I have no extra cash. Does anyone know what I should do? Or if he will be able to get away with this?Legal advice about check fraud?
Don't believe he has a leg to stand on. The charge is over a year old he should have done something before now so I don't believe he has a case. Hold on to the email and let him deny or accuse all he wants.
You could take out a restraining order against him no use letting him get to close to steal from you again.
You can and should sue him for child support to help you pay the bills. Contact family services to get started.
Good luckLegal advice about check fraud?
You have nothing to worry about. No judge is going to take him seriously. Why would he be doing it after three years? Once the judge saw you were in a relaitonship and it ended and he pulled that crap on you it would be very obvious that he is just trying to scare you, he doesn't have a leg to stand on.
He actually wrote all that in an e-mail? Print the e-mail and send it to the DA, so they can add extortion to his charges.
I doubt anyone will find him credible. Tell him to piss off
Print out the e-mail he sent you so you have proof he's trying to blackmail you, he won't get very far with his plan as it's a year later and if his pay cheque was stolen he would have reported it when it happened, get a restraning order and cut him out of your life...even though he's the baby's father you son would be better off with just a mum that loves him rather than a lying, blackmailing di**head of a dad and next time you have a baby with someone make sure it's someone sane and stable that will be able to give you the support you need.
He won't get away with it. Retaliatory prosecution is the oldest trick in the book and all courts recognize it. Have him prosecuted.
In the rare event he did pull this off (maybe you live in some retarded backwards two bit town, there are a few of them left in rural America), you don't need a lawyer, if you've never committed a crime the court will dismiss it on a first offender program, if they even agree to hear it to start with, and not even keep it on your record as long as you go a year with no criminal charges. Single mom's without money get state attorneys if charged with a crime, but like I said, a year later, they'll tell him he is full of krap. If his paycheck was stolen a year ago, he would have reported it then. The court will know he's lying.
Don't believe he has a leg to stand on. The charge is over a year old he should have done something before now so I don't believe he has a case. Hold on to the email and let him deny or accuse all he wants.
You could take out a restraining order against him no use letting him get to close to steal from you again.
You can and should sue him for child support to help you pay the bills. Contact family services to get started.
Good luckLegal advice about check fraud?
You have nothing to worry about. No judge is going to take him seriously. Why would he be doing it after three years? Once the judge saw you were in a relaitonship and it ended and he pulled that crap on you it would be very obvious that he is just trying to scare you, he doesn't have a leg to stand on.
He actually wrote all that in an e-mail? Print the e-mail and send it to the DA, so they can add extortion to his charges.
I doubt anyone will find him credible. Tell him to piss off
Print out the e-mail he sent you so you have proof he's trying to blackmail you, he won't get very far with his plan as it's a year later and if his pay cheque was stolen he would have reported it when it happened, get a restraning order and cut him out of your life...even though he's the baby's father you son would be better off with just a mum that loves him rather than a lying, blackmailing di**head of a dad and next time you have a baby with someone make sure it's someone sane and stable that will be able to give you the support you need.
He won't get away with it. Retaliatory prosecution is the oldest trick in the book and all courts recognize it. Have him prosecuted.
In the rare event he did pull this off (maybe you live in some retarded backwards two bit town, there are a few of them left in rural America), you don't need a lawyer, if you've never committed a crime the court will dismiss it on a first offender program, if they even agree to hear it to start with, and not even keep it on your record as long as you go a year with no criminal charges. Single mom's without money get state attorneys if charged with a crime, but like I said, a year later, they'll tell him he is full of krap. If his paycheck was stolen a year ago, he would have reported it then. The court will know he's lying.
Legal advice on severance pay.?
The company that my husband works for is closing the entire plant withing the next month. There is a secondary plant that some selected employees my be asked to work at. My husband just found out from the companies HR rep that if he is offered a job at the new plant and he declines that he will not recieve a serverence pay at all.
We live in Texas, what are our legal rightss when it comes to severence pay. I thought that this would be illegal, because no contract or agreement has been signed because of this. And they are not telling everyone this, my husband just so happen to be friends witht the rep and he told him just to protect him. But my husband doesn't want to work at the other plant. What should we do?Legal advice on severance pay.?
what are our legal rights when it comes to severance pay
NONE
severance pay is not required in any situation. severance is a gift from the employer and can be offered to some or all of their employees as the company sees fit (as long as discrimination is not involved in their selections)
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/sever鈥?/a>
your husband may be covered by the WARN act and COBRA
see:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-鈥?/a>
and
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plan鈥?/a>Legal advice on severance pay.?
severance pay is a gift so it does not fall under any law, secondly in today economy take the job and worry about what to do laterrevlon color
We live in Texas, what are our legal rightss when it comes to severence pay. I thought that this would be illegal, because no contract or agreement has been signed because of this. And they are not telling everyone this, my husband just so happen to be friends witht the rep and he told him just to protect him. But my husband doesn't want to work at the other plant. What should we do?Legal advice on severance pay.?
what are our legal rights when it comes to severance pay
NONE
severance pay is not required in any situation. severance is a gift from the employer and can be offered to some or all of their employees as the company sees fit (as long as discrimination is not involved in their selections)
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/sever鈥?/a>
your husband may be covered by the WARN act and COBRA
see:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-鈥?/a>
and
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plan鈥?/a>Legal advice on severance pay.?
severance pay is a gift so it does not fall under any law, secondly in today economy take the job and worry about what to do later
Legal advice about cops not believeing me when reporting a crime?
My guidance counsellor convinced me to go forward about a rape thta happened to me. I told them as much as I could but it only happened a few days ago and I'm sstill a little shaken up. Around the end the woman told me basically she didnt believe me because of all the holes in my story, when the only reason i came forward was to pput out a warning that someone like that was in the area. She even said if I was lying I could be arrested for mischief, and I was stunned she would even dare say that to me. Also that if she found a witness that counteracts my statement(not proves) i could be arrested. I think that they were ridiculous and am so mad i just want it to go away because I don't need this. WHat do I do? Legal advice about cops not believeing me when reporting a crime?
Seek the assistance of a rape counseling service or hotline, they will help you with your case, as well as, communicating with the police.Legal advice about cops not believeing me when reporting a crime?
__That's BS!---I'd report it again and also mention the police that you first reported it to{give names or badge numbers}and ask them what to do about the police not taking any action on your rape report and if there is anything you can do about it.
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Go to another counselor
Seek the assistance of a rape counseling service or hotline, they will help you with your case, as well as, communicating with the police.Legal advice about cops not believeing me when reporting a crime?
__That's BS!---I'd report it again and also mention the police that you first reported it to{give names or badge numbers}and ask them what to do about the police not taking any action on your rape report and if there is anything you can do about it.
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Legal Advice - Can someone install a satelite dish on your property without your consent?
I live on the 1st floor of a maisonette. The flats are both share of freehold ( between 4 flats). The ground floor flat is privately owned but has recently been rented out. I live on the first floor and am an owner occupier. I returned home to find a satelite dish installed on the front of my flat near my window. No one has asked my permission. Can they do this legally? What are my rights if the landlord ( who owns part of the freehold and owns the downstairs flat) has given permission?
I know that the front of the flat is the only location they can put their dish as when I looked into getting Sky i was told the same thing. I didn't get one in the end as I didn't want a dish on the fron of the house!!! The owener of the property has left no contact details but I can probably track him down through the letting agaency. Need advice on my rights and if I can get them to move it?Legal Advice - Can someone install a satelite dish on your property without your consent?
so..50% of the owners (based on the person that installed the dish..and your assuming %26lt;note assume%26gt; ) are saying that dish is wonderfull...and install it..
so you can take the point..if he has one you want one..
or.....your against dishes..
now with this.....choice..comes the next point..the original owner still lives in the..building (gives that person nothing because he sold to make 4 other members and gave that up)..
so......in the fine print of buying your part..did you sign for inside rights..and outside....???
if you have no right to the outside....and it goes by a vote..on what happens to the outside..(so what the previous owner made himself caretaker and allotted himself a wage out of the ';common funds'; that job can be replaced by someone else through a vote)..
anyhow..i hope your getting my drift.......
the previous owner gave up his rights..when he sold..and even if he made/named himself management..strata management..he can not have that title without a license..and can be replaced......
many people love self managed strata/condo buildings..
now as such.........and again back to the beginning..when you establish..you have outside rights or not.. are you pro ';satellite dishes '; or against..
you can replace your management..you get everyone's signing signature....and lodge it with the government body that holds management licensing..that he is to be voted out..
via majority..Legal Advice - Can someone install a satelite dish on your property without your consent?
i think, before installing the satalite they must consider all of the people in that perticular land.
if they didnt get ur permission, then u can go for legal action that satalite is distrubing u in these ways......
1. block of sunlight
2. block of free air
3. ur residency has been hide out
but before making these complaints u must check ur agreement of house or any legal document about ur legal owership, whether they have mentioned about this installing satalite in future.
if they mentioned, u cannot make complain
I know that the front of the flat is the only location they can put their dish as when I looked into getting Sky i was told the same thing. I didn't get one in the end as I didn't want a dish on the fron of the house!!! The owener of the property has left no contact details but I can probably track him down through the letting agaency. Need advice on my rights and if I can get them to move it?Legal Advice - Can someone install a satelite dish on your property without your consent?
so..50% of the owners (based on the person that installed the dish..and your assuming %26lt;note assume%26gt; ) are saying that dish is wonderfull...and install it..
so you can take the point..if he has one you want one..
or.....your against dishes..
now with this.....choice..comes the next point..the original owner still lives in the..building (gives that person nothing because he sold to make 4 other members and gave that up)..
so......in the fine print of buying your part..did you sign for inside rights..and outside....???
if you have no right to the outside....and it goes by a vote..on what happens to the outside..(so what the previous owner made himself caretaker and allotted himself a wage out of the ';common funds'; that job can be replaced by someone else through a vote)..
anyhow..i hope your getting my drift.......
the previous owner gave up his rights..when he sold..and even if he made/named himself management..strata management..he can not have that title without a license..and can be replaced......
many people love self managed strata/condo buildings..
now as such.........and again back to the beginning..when you establish..you have outside rights or not.. are you pro ';satellite dishes '; or against..
you can replace your management..you get everyone's signing signature....and lodge it with the government body that holds management licensing..that he is to be voted out..
via majority..Legal Advice - Can someone install a satelite dish on your property without your consent?
i think, before installing the satalite they must consider all of the people in that perticular land.
if they didnt get ur permission, then u can go for legal action that satalite is distrubing u in these ways......
1. block of sunlight
2. block of free air
3. ur residency has been hide out
but before making these complaints u must check ur agreement of house or any legal document about ur legal owership, whether they have mentioned about this installing satalite in future.
if they mentioned, u cannot make complain
Legal advice, please?
I want to sue my biological father for a paternity test.
I want to join an Indian tribe so that they can pay for me to go to school, but I can't until I prove that I am (American) Indian. I'm 20, so I'm pretty sure I can't go for back-child support, but I don't want his money anyway.
Is there a way to accoplish this without having to hire an attorney, because I really can't afford it?
Thanks.Legal advice, please?
Unfortunately, an attorney is going to be your best bet and YES you can request a paternity test. Paternity tests are for health issues also not just child support so it's something you need to know. Some States, as in California, allow a child 2 years from the age of 18 to request a paternity test through the courts. Just because the mother chose not to get one doesn't mean the child might not want confirmation and also has a right to know, so alot of States allow an adult child to request one. Again though, you are limited to the statute in that state.
Actually, alot of states do allow for continued child support for a limited time and special needs. Because there was no order you would fight an uphill battle even if you could prove a need.
If you can't afford an attorney check with your county clerk's office, most I've worked with are very helpful and informative in pointing you in the right direction. You can also see if your county has a law library to do your own research.
You really do need to speak with an attorney though, there are many factors involved such as which court has jurisdiction, how to serve him, if he doesn't respond, etc. It could take a long time to even get him into court so you need to know all your options.
Good Luck!Legal advice, please?
DNA testing will be the only choice for you to prove your filiation.
In regards to enrolling with a tribe: No tribe accepts DNA as proof of NDN heritage. IF your biological father is an enrolled tribal member you might have a chance of becoming enrolled, depending on the tribes enrollment requirements. If your father is not enrolled you would have little to no chance of becoming enrolled. Supposing you are eligible for enrollment and become enrolled, you would need to apply for funding through your tribe of enrollment. Each tribe is different in how they fund education. Some (wealthy) tribes give great scholarships while other (poorer) tribes have no money to put towards education. You'd have to meet your tribe's scholarship requirements. You'll be judged on your academic merit as well as your intent to 'give back' to the people. If your only intention is to 'take' you will probably not be funded.
You can't sue for a paternity test. You are over 18, firstly. Apparently there is no child support order - which you wouldnt receive money for anyhow (it goes to the other PARENT, not the child). And no court can force the man to submit to DNA testing - it's unconstitutional.
I want to join an Indian tribe so that they can pay for me to go to school, but I can't until I prove that I am (American) Indian. I'm 20, so I'm pretty sure I can't go for back-child support, but I don't want his money anyway.
Is there a way to accoplish this without having to hire an attorney, because I really can't afford it?
Thanks.Legal advice, please?
Unfortunately, an attorney is going to be your best bet and YES you can request a paternity test. Paternity tests are for health issues also not just child support so it's something you need to know. Some States, as in California, allow a child 2 years from the age of 18 to request a paternity test through the courts. Just because the mother chose not to get one doesn't mean the child might not want confirmation and also has a right to know, so alot of States allow an adult child to request one. Again though, you are limited to the statute in that state.
Actually, alot of states do allow for continued child support for a limited time and special needs. Because there was no order you would fight an uphill battle even if you could prove a need.
If you can't afford an attorney check with your county clerk's office, most I've worked with are very helpful and informative in pointing you in the right direction. You can also see if your county has a law library to do your own research.
You really do need to speak with an attorney though, there are many factors involved such as which court has jurisdiction, how to serve him, if he doesn't respond, etc. It could take a long time to even get him into court so you need to know all your options.
Good Luck!Legal advice, please?
DNA testing will be the only choice for you to prove your filiation.
In regards to enrolling with a tribe: No tribe accepts DNA as proof of NDN heritage. IF your biological father is an enrolled tribal member you might have a chance of becoming enrolled, depending on the tribes enrollment requirements. If your father is not enrolled you would have little to no chance of becoming enrolled. Supposing you are eligible for enrollment and become enrolled, you would need to apply for funding through your tribe of enrollment. Each tribe is different in how they fund education. Some (wealthy) tribes give great scholarships while other (poorer) tribes have no money to put towards education. You'd have to meet your tribe's scholarship requirements. You'll be judged on your academic merit as well as your intent to 'give back' to the people. If your only intention is to 'take' you will probably not be funded.
You can't sue for a paternity test. You are over 18, firstly. Apparently there is no child support order - which you wouldnt receive money for anyhow (it goes to the other PARENT, not the child). And no court can force the man to submit to DNA testing - it's unconstitutional.
Legal advice for suit against Walmart. Help needed.?
I a male currently employed by walmart in western Pa. The company has owed me money since the first week I have worked there. I have sent numerous email to the market and regionals concerning this matter and each time I have been blown off. I have saved the emails for future reference.
I also feel the I'm being discriminated against because of my race. I'm the only minority that works at the store. I have redbooked the market and nothing has been done. At my store i get singled out by having to do work by myself. I'm rarely informed of the changes and expectations that are sent down. Since everything has transpired the regional and market persons that were involved have been relieved of there duties.My market manager has said that she doesn't have the email anymore of why I'm not getting my money which I have requested on many occassions.
Also they enforce the dress code for the males but not the females. The is no equal rights at that store. If you are a male your are the wrong sexLegal advice for suit against Walmart. Help needed.?
well i wish you the best of luck but you will have no luck suing walmart they will DESTROY you. no offense they have more lawyers than anyone can imagine. i say you need to walk away and find a new job. honestly most of the walmarts i go to seem like they only hire minoritys i guess its just where you live. they should give you your check on the set paydayLegal advice for suit against Walmart. Help needed.?
Wow, that's just cruel. Are you saying they're doing those terrible things to you because of your sex and race? That's is absoloute despicable behaviour from such a big company/store. Take my advice, hire a legal attorney that specializes in those sort of things that you mentioned before (racism and sexism). Don't forget to mention they're not paying you and they're making you do extra hard work because of your sex and colour. When you find a legal attorney (a lawyer of some sort), make sure that he or she is a good one and understands your situation entirely.
Record as many incidents as possible. If you still work at Wal-Mart, record the date %26amp; time, the incident, where it happened, what happened, who did what and who were the witnesses. Obtain as much information that is possible in every incident. Show those reports of incidents to your legal attorney and it will be taken to court. Make sure you collect your fair share of witnesses! You'll need as much proof that is possible! I'd suggest you have at least and record at least 2 witnesses for every incident. And even if you don't work there anymore, still file your reports of those incidents that happened and obtain your witnesses.
And before I forget to mention, Wal-Mart is a very large and powerful company. Unless you have an outrageous event that you're not mentionning, Wal-Mart will win. They have lawyers and are unbelievable. I don't know if you just want to file a legal suit against that specific location of Wal-Mart if the court will allow it. If you don't have unbelievable events that happened in that store, you don't stand chance next to one of the most famous/wealthiest stores in the world. They will literally strip you of your cash because they're very wealthy. Take my advice, if it's not outstanding events that happened in the store, don't get file a law suit. You'll be wasting your money, time and even can get sued for slender. You can try if you want, but you heard my word.
If you are not happy at Walmart why don't you just leave? I don't see how they could have owed you money since the first week you worked there? What is it for? Do you mean they are paying you less than you were promised? You have not explained what the missing money is. I doubt very much that Walmart are discriminating against you..They certainly were not when they gave you the job, were they? If they wee, you would never have got a job would you.
You don't seem to like anything about your work. You believe you are being double discriminated against. First for being a minority, then for being a man, and you manager does not like you, you do not like the dress code,and you do not like having to do work by yourself. It seems there is nothing you like about your job. So why are you still there?.
Far from favouring women workers, Walmart is in trouble all over the US for discriminating against women, in lawsuits that may cost it billions.it. It is not exactly known as a worker friendly employer, is it?
I also feel the I'm being discriminated against because of my race. I'm the only minority that works at the store. I have redbooked the market and nothing has been done. At my store i get singled out by having to do work by myself. I'm rarely informed of the changes and expectations that are sent down. Since everything has transpired the regional and market persons that were involved have been relieved of there duties.My market manager has said that she doesn't have the email anymore of why I'm not getting my money which I have requested on many occassions.
Also they enforce the dress code for the males but not the females. The is no equal rights at that store. If you are a male your are the wrong sexLegal advice for suit against Walmart. Help needed.?
well i wish you the best of luck but you will have no luck suing walmart they will DESTROY you. no offense they have more lawyers than anyone can imagine. i say you need to walk away and find a new job. honestly most of the walmarts i go to seem like they only hire minoritys i guess its just where you live. they should give you your check on the set paydayLegal advice for suit against Walmart. Help needed.?
Wow, that's just cruel. Are you saying they're doing those terrible things to you because of your sex and race? That's is absoloute despicable behaviour from such a big company/store. Take my advice, hire a legal attorney that specializes in those sort of things that you mentioned before (racism and sexism). Don't forget to mention they're not paying you and they're making you do extra hard work because of your sex and colour. When you find a legal attorney (a lawyer of some sort), make sure that he or she is a good one and understands your situation entirely.
Record as many incidents as possible. If you still work at Wal-Mart, record the date %26amp; time, the incident, where it happened, what happened, who did what and who were the witnesses. Obtain as much information that is possible in every incident. Show those reports of incidents to your legal attorney and it will be taken to court. Make sure you collect your fair share of witnesses! You'll need as much proof that is possible! I'd suggest you have at least and record at least 2 witnesses for every incident. And even if you don't work there anymore, still file your reports of those incidents that happened and obtain your witnesses.
And before I forget to mention, Wal-Mart is a very large and powerful company. Unless you have an outrageous event that you're not mentionning, Wal-Mart will win. They have lawyers and are unbelievable. I don't know if you just want to file a legal suit against that specific location of Wal-Mart if the court will allow it. If you don't have unbelievable events that happened in that store, you don't stand chance next to one of the most famous/wealthiest stores in the world. They will literally strip you of your cash because they're very wealthy. Take my advice, if it's not outstanding events that happened in the store, don't get file a law suit. You'll be wasting your money, time and even can get sued for slender. You can try if you want, but you heard my word.
If you are not happy at Walmart why don't you just leave? I don't see how they could have owed you money since the first week you worked there? What is it for? Do you mean they are paying you less than you were promised? You have not explained what the missing money is. I doubt very much that Walmart are discriminating against you..They certainly were not when they gave you the job, were they? If they wee, you would never have got a job would you.
You don't seem to like anything about your work. You believe you are being double discriminated against. First for being a minority, then for being a man, and you manager does not like you, you do not like the dress code,and you do not like having to do work by yourself. It seems there is nothing you like about your job. So why are you still there?.
Far from favouring women workers, Walmart is in trouble all over the US for discriminating against women, in lawsuits that may cost it billions.it. It is not exactly known as a worker friendly employer, is it?
Legal advice family situation?
I have a son who lives in a different province then I do(my son is in Ontario, I am in Nova Scotia). I recently moved. I am on unemployment and receive $512.00 every two weeks. I have received a letter from my ex. Ashley's lawyer suggesting I pay $432.91 a month, $270.83 for my son鈥檚 babysitter and $162.07 for child support. As of right now I pay 100.00 a month for support and send parcels every month. I cannot afford to pay $432.91 a month, seeing how I have a daughter I help raise too, plus living expenses. My total income last year was 20 866. Do I get rights to see my son and take have him every second holiday. I am willing to visit my son 2-3 times a year and will be staying at my mom鈥檚 in the same province the child resides in.
What should I be paying?Legal advice family situation?
I live in the US, but the child support laws are similar. The amount of support you need to pay is based on income. The courts have a formula that acts as a guide when setting support. So, your ex will probably not get a raise in the child support you pay because you have a low income currently. She may be able to get a raise after you are able to find employment and have a higher income.
As far as visitation, that depends. Your visitation goes by the current court order unless/until the order is changed. If your circumstances have changed and the visitation is affected, you may want to look into low cost legal help to modify the original order.Legal advice family situation?
You pay 100 a month already and that amount my guess came from a decision from a court. Just because a lawyer sent you a letter doesn't make it legally binding, it makes it just that, a letter. You are paying, and that is that and yes you have rights to see your son. You need to go to court and set up a child visitation agreement. She can not tell you that you can't see your son if you don't pay $432.91 a month, she and no lawyer can do that, if there is an agreement from court, then you can actually call the police on her for contempt. If there is no agreement from court, then go and get one made, simple as that. Keep paying her, make sure you have proof of the monthly payments.
What should I be paying?Legal advice family situation?
I live in the US, but the child support laws are similar. The amount of support you need to pay is based on income. The courts have a formula that acts as a guide when setting support. So, your ex will probably not get a raise in the child support you pay because you have a low income currently. She may be able to get a raise after you are able to find employment and have a higher income.
As far as visitation, that depends. Your visitation goes by the current court order unless/until the order is changed. If your circumstances have changed and the visitation is affected, you may want to look into low cost legal help to modify the original order.Legal advice family situation?
You pay 100 a month already and that amount my guess came from a decision from a court. Just because a lawyer sent you a letter doesn't make it legally binding, it makes it just that, a letter. You are paying, and that is that and yes you have rights to see your son. You need to go to court and set up a child visitation agreement. She can not tell you that you can't see your son if you don't pay $432.91 a month, she and no lawyer can do that, if there is an agreement from court, then you can actually call the police on her for contempt. If there is no agreement from court, then go and get one made, simple as that. Keep paying her, make sure you have proof of the monthly payments.
Legal advice for a minor?
Well, I'm currently 15 years old. On Wednesday of this week I was charged with possession of more than half an ounce, manufacturing of marijuana, distribution, and some other thing that I can't recall at the moment. Before all of this happened, I also had an assault charge against me that I had yet to go to court for. My court date for that is December 19th. My other charges are pending, and the court date hasn't been determined. They said that they have up to 5 years to actually file the charges. My question is, if they wait till after I'm 16, which is in February, will I be tried as an adult? Even if it all happened while I was 15?
Also, I live in the state of North Carolina. I'm not sure if the laws are different here or not.Legal advice for a minor?
The age at the time you committed the crime determines the punishment. If you are 14 when you commit a burglary they can't wait until your 17 so they can sentence you as an adult.
There are predetermined crimes in which a minor can be charged and or punished as an adult, in NC I wouldn't pretend to know what they are but in Texas they reserve it to more serious charges such as murder, etc.
Also in Texas the age at which you can be charged and put in jail is 17 not 16 though NC may be different.Legal advice for a minor?
If NC doesn't get to choose whether they try you as an adult or as a minor, then they will treat you as a 15 year old, since that is how old you were at the time you were arrested. Most states these days only try kids as adults in major cases like murder, so you should be safe. Where is your public defender or lawyer? You need to talk to someone with a license to practice law about this just to be absolutely certain.
It doesn't matter when the charges are filed, it's when the crime was committed.
You might want to hope they do not try u as a adult.If they do after u come out try not doing it again.revlon color
Also, I live in the state of North Carolina. I'm not sure if the laws are different here or not.Legal advice for a minor?
The age at the time you committed the crime determines the punishment. If you are 14 when you commit a burglary they can't wait until your 17 so they can sentence you as an adult.
There are predetermined crimes in which a minor can be charged and or punished as an adult, in NC I wouldn't pretend to know what they are but in Texas they reserve it to more serious charges such as murder, etc.
Also in Texas the age at which you can be charged and put in jail is 17 not 16 though NC may be different.Legal advice for a minor?
If NC doesn't get to choose whether they try you as an adult or as a minor, then they will treat you as a 15 year old, since that is how old you were at the time you were arrested. Most states these days only try kids as adults in major cases like murder, so you should be safe. Where is your public defender or lawyer? You need to talk to someone with a license to practice law about this just to be absolutely certain.
It doesn't matter when the charges are filed, it's when the crime was committed.
You might want to hope they do not try u as a adult.If they do after u come out try not doing it again.
Legal Advice: Apartment/Tenant/Squatting?
I live with a roommate on the first floor apartment of a 3 apartment complex. The landlord/owner of the building had to foreclose/bankrupt/fled the country.
We dont' pay rent as there's no one to pay rent to, the bank hasn't said anything or made any request. The attorney handling the case says it's legal we are here and when the place is purchased we'll be able to negotiate the rent and stay or be evicted.
So a scam artist came around trying to collect rent when he saw the building for sale and most of the tenants paniced and left. The guys on the nicer 3rd floor apartment left when the scam artist came asking for his rent/back pay. They gave me the keys to the apartment when they left.
I was going to move into the 3rd floor apartment from the 1st by myself. I still won't pay rent (until it's legally and legitamately purchased), but I will however put the utilities in my name and continue paying them as I have been.
I'm sure i'm not ';suppose'; to do this, but are there any type of major rammifications? Also, the original landlord kept NO paperwork so it'll be hard to prove anything one way or another. Including how long I've lived in the 1st floor or anything.
I fully intend to pay rent or be evicted when a legitamate owner presents himself, but until then I figured mine as well live in a nice bigger better apartment?Legal Advice: Apartment/Tenant/Squatting?
You might be playing with fire by moving because squatters rights, as I understand it, has to do with being in the same place for a certain length of time. If you change apartments and utilities, etc., could turn into a liability to you someone more clever comes up with. As far as the scam artist, I'm surprised anyone fell for it. Until you're issued formal documents that indicate the new legal owner, ergo landlord, to whom you should pay rent, you don't have to worry about it EXCEPT, maybe, if the former landlord decides he wants the money. The disposition of the property has nothing at all to do with your tenant agreements. The landlord could potentially come back and decide he wants all that rent. He can't evict you because he doesn't own the property, but he could win a judgment that you still owed the money and should have held it aside until you were provided a new remittance address.
But be prepared that when the time comes, it will all run on their schedule, and not yours, when it comes to getting deposits and rents. If I were you, I'd just start channeling the energy into finding a new, legitimate place to live rather than live on a razor blade waiting for the axe to fall.Legal Advice: Apartment/Tenant/Squatting?
That would be trespassing. When property changes ownership, either by sale or foreclosure, the new owner must honor existing leases. I recently found an interesting related site; www.sftu.org/sale.html. If foreclosure hasn't been completed you legally owe rent to your landlord (owner). You must make an attempt to remain current on you rent payments.
realtor.sailor
well wht i say to dat is..were u live.. i wana come check it out some time..and mayb look u ovr to;)
There is an owner, there is ALWAYS an owner. In this case, it sounds like the bank.
The bank can come to you at any time and force you to pay rent, as well as suing you for back rent. Are you prepared to pay the rent on the apartment you're moving into from the period the bank took possession.
This is really risky, I'd stay where you are, at least you have a legitimate reason for being there.
We dont' pay rent as there's no one to pay rent to, the bank hasn't said anything or made any request. The attorney handling the case says it's legal we are here and when the place is purchased we'll be able to negotiate the rent and stay or be evicted.
So a scam artist came around trying to collect rent when he saw the building for sale and most of the tenants paniced and left. The guys on the nicer 3rd floor apartment left when the scam artist came asking for his rent/back pay. They gave me the keys to the apartment when they left.
I was going to move into the 3rd floor apartment from the 1st by myself. I still won't pay rent (until it's legally and legitamately purchased), but I will however put the utilities in my name and continue paying them as I have been.
I'm sure i'm not ';suppose'; to do this, but are there any type of major rammifications? Also, the original landlord kept NO paperwork so it'll be hard to prove anything one way or another. Including how long I've lived in the 1st floor or anything.
I fully intend to pay rent or be evicted when a legitamate owner presents himself, but until then I figured mine as well live in a nice bigger better apartment?Legal Advice: Apartment/Tenant/Squatting?
You might be playing with fire by moving because squatters rights, as I understand it, has to do with being in the same place for a certain length of time. If you change apartments and utilities, etc., could turn into a liability to you someone more clever comes up with. As far as the scam artist, I'm surprised anyone fell for it. Until you're issued formal documents that indicate the new legal owner, ergo landlord, to whom you should pay rent, you don't have to worry about it EXCEPT, maybe, if the former landlord decides he wants the money. The disposition of the property has nothing at all to do with your tenant agreements. The landlord could potentially come back and decide he wants all that rent. He can't evict you because he doesn't own the property, but he could win a judgment that you still owed the money and should have held it aside until you were provided a new remittance address.
But be prepared that when the time comes, it will all run on their schedule, and not yours, when it comes to getting deposits and rents. If I were you, I'd just start channeling the energy into finding a new, legitimate place to live rather than live on a razor blade waiting for the axe to fall.Legal Advice: Apartment/Tenant/Squatting?
That would be trespassing. When property changes ownership, either by sale or foreclosure, the new owner must honor existing leases. I recently found an interesting related site; www.sftu.org/sale.html. If foreclosure hasn't been completed you legally owe rent to your landlord (owner). You must make an attempt to remain current on you rent payments.
realtor.sailor
well wht i say to dat is..were u live.. i wana come check it out some time..and mayb look u ovr to;)
There is an owner, there is ALWAYS an owner. In this case, it sounds like the bank.
The bank can come to you at any time and force you to pay rent, as well as suing you for back rent. Are you prepared to pay the rent on the apartment you're moving into from the period the bank took possession.
This is really risky, I'd stay where you are, at least you have a legitimate reason for being there.
Legal advice about a minor consumption charge..?
my friend was pulled overon february 6th because her liscense plate light was out. i was in the passenger seat. the officer asked for permission to take a dog around her car to smell for drugs. he did so and told us the dog had behavior changes and would need to search the car. the officer found two sodas with lids that contained rum in them and also a bottle of rum in the back seat. we told him we had not been drinking and we both blew zeros but were arrested for minor possession of alcohol. at our preliminary hearing i was told i was being charged with minor consumption. the judge gave me a copy of the police statement and it said my friend and i admitted to drinking that night. i KNOW this is untrue. he also wrote in the statement that his dog had NO behavior changes and we simply gave him permission to search her car. they have offered a diversion only if i plead guilty to that FALSE charge. and i would have to pay around 700 and take alcohol classes. should i take this diversion? i feel it's unreasonable. PLEASE HELP!Legal advice about a minor consumption charge..?
Get a public defender, you will get a reduced sentence.
If you need to raise extra cash though to pay off costs, you and your friend should both check out http://www.heyzelda.comLegal advice about a minor consumption charge..?
Welcome to the system. Sorry to say but there is nothing you can do except get a lawyer. But at the same time its your word against the high and mighty cop. Almost the same thing happened to me. They completely violated my rights to search my car and found nothing. I humored them for a little bit and played around. All this because of a supposed smell of marijuana. Never smoked never touched a drug. Seemed like he was looking for trouble.
Get a public defender, you will get a reduced sentence.
If you need to raise extra cash though to pay off costs, you and your friend should both check out http://www.heyzelda.comLegal advice about a minor consumption charge..?
Welcome to the system. Sorry to say but there is nothing you can do except get a lawyer. But at the same time its your word against the high and mighty cop. Almost the same thing happened to me. They completely violated my rights to search my car and found nothing. I humored them for a little bit and played around. All this because of a supposed smell of marijuana. Never smoked never touched a drug. Seemed like he was looking for trouble.
Legal advice in regards to a written piece of work?
last year a friend and i came up w/ an idea for a film. we wrote it down, signed and dated it! a lawyer told me to keep that in a safe place. I wanted to write the script for it, but she didnt pose any interest in it at the time, so i consulted my best friend's brother cause hes a film studies guy and play actor. i asked him if he would be interested in helping me co-write it? he said yes. for the past few months we've worked on it. To his own admission i am the better writer than he is. The story has kind of gotten out of control and its turned into crap! the stuff and ideas he has for it are horrible! i cant believe this has happened so fast! He set up a website because we were planning on making a promotional trailer for it, even though the script is not done. He put his name all over everything on the website so it looks like its basically his whole deal and I'm barely even mentioned and it was my idea in the first place! very pissed!! hes already held auditions for actors to work for free and stuff. He gets downright nasty and demanding with me because he is the ';director'; of the trailer. I was thinking of just writing the whole thing myself and sending it in that way to be copyrighted under my name since it was pretty much all of my idea and with him he's tryign to control the whole thing with his bad writing and bad ideas. Would there be anything wrong with me writing it, giving it a diff title and giving credit to me and girl who's idea it was in the first place? can he sue me or anything if i dont use any of his ideas or words in the script that i write? if i give it a diff title could he still steal the concept and make a diff movie? its a hard concept to copy. does that piece of paper that she and i signed last year after completing the basic story/concept have any effect at all? give me your opinions pleaseLegal advice in regards to a written piece of work?
You keep using the word ';idea';.....ideas can't be copyrighted/trademarked, etc. Any ';idea'; for a script has already been done 100 times.
As far as the rest.....next time get things in writing. Eliminates all these problems.
You keep using the word ';idea';.....ideas can't be copyrighted/trademarked, etc. Any ';idea'; for a script has already been done 100 times.
As far as the rest.....next time get things in writing. Eliminates all these problems.
Legal advice?
my friend just came to knew of an incident involving a girl where the girl was killed brutally . actually this girl's dad went to ask for a job from a person %26amp; he aggred to help him .but when he sent the girl to him, he %26amp;his other frz [politians] tried to rape her. she some how managed to escape but they were afraid that this if came in the public this would create mess so they hired a man to put acid on her . this was sucessful as the girl died a month later and before dying she has given a statement to the police naming not only one but 22 of them %26amp;all this while only the man who put acid on was arrested ,who would be out in a few months .my question is what can i do to help the father he is all alone with no one to look after him . he is smal time telephone operator %26amp; seems to have lost his mind after the incident .wht am i supposed to do . i want to him %26amp; all others who go through such incidents. plz helpLegal advice?
You are too far removed from the story. Have your friend go to the press. Interview the father and put it on Youtube.com Get the story blogged.
Those are my suggestions.Legal advice?
Gather all evidence especially the statement of the girl and file a case against the culprit/s. They should be meted the harshest penalty under the law.
Think about what you are saying.
Twenty-two (22) politicians (and all from a small town at that) all conspired to set up a situation where a girl would be lured into a job interview and then raped, but she managed to ';escape'; from 22 captors. Then these politicans hired a man to throw acid on her, and blah blah
You need to consider the fact that the person telling this tall tale could be delusional. The whole story has holes you could drive a truck through and the logistics are practically impossible.
First of all, the suggestion already given to contact the local mental health organizations is a good one. Depression, I am sure, is limiting the father. Making sure he has a counselor and any medical treatment he may need is urgent. Holidays are right around the corner and both persons depressed in general and those from loss of a loved one are more critical.
You are doing a tremendous amount of good, I feel, by just being their for him. Having someone to talk to is always helpful......loneliness is a terrible feeling.
The following links are some good sources for groups and agencies that deal with victims of crime. You should also check with the local county prosecutor's office since they frequently have services available. Also, if health or any other services are needed as a direct result of being a victim of crime there are ways to get money directed to him also. ';OVC awards formula grants to states according to formulas established in VOCA. OVC distributes approximately 90 percent of the money collected by the Fund in the form of two major formula grant programs to state agencies: Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance.'; Again, contact the prosecutor's office for this, they will know where to refer him for assistance.
Office for Victims of Crime - Links to National Victim Serving Organizations ........a great place to start especially since I don't know where you or the father is. This is a few ways they can help: Compensation Program Directory /Federal Statutes and Legislation | National Victim Serving Organizations / Victim Assistance %26amp; Compensation Programs |
Hope this helps.
Contact County Mental Health Services, anyone you know who can offer grief counseling and support.
Be his friend, the best gift you can give is your time. Pray for and with him, bring him nutritional, hot meals, maybe a companion pet like an indoor cat if he is able to care for it, or a bird that you could check on %26amp; care for daily as a way of staying connected.
Go to his workplace when he is absent, or make a discreet phone call to HR or someone he's talked about there. See if you can enlist thier help to phone him one day each week, or one day a month, ANY outreach and consistency with those closest to him before this tragedy will do far more for him than you can ever know. Focus on him for now rather than getting justice.
Do see if a news interview of some sort could get a pro-bono lawyer with a heart as big as all outdoors , along with being 10 feet tall %26amp;bulletproof.
But mainly focus on this man. The best lawyer on the planet cannot impart to him what you can right now. Your friend's connection+your compassion have given you a mission on this little planet if ever I heard of one.
Call Hospice anywhere to simply ask for tips about how to walk the journey beside someone who is grieving.
Though her death has killed a huge part of his spirit, I believe a compassionate soul such as yours can be all the difference in how much it kills the rest of him, and his quality of life in the remaining time he has here.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is be willing to just sit quietly in the same room as him for an hour. Many survivors of heart-breaking grief remember such action as one of the pivitol things that gave them hope and helped them to put one foot in front of the other.
I applaud you being willing to involve yourself on behalf of someone who is not right now in a position to offer much back.
A tribute not only to this man, but to the life of his daughter, who would hope for someone like you to come around at a time like this. God bless and guide you as you reach out in compassionate humanity.
you arent supposed to do anything, its not your job or responsibility.
You are too far removed from the story. Have your friend go to the press. Interview the father and put it on Youtube.com Get the story blogged.
Those are my suggestions.Legal advice?
Gather all evidence especially the statement of the girl and file a case against the culprit/s. They should be meted the harshest penalty under the law.
Think about what you are saying.
Twenty-two (22) politicians (and all from a small town at that) all conspired to set up a situation where a girl would be lured into a job interview and then raped, but she managed to ';escape'; from 22 captors. Then these politicans hired a man to throw acid on her, and blah blah
You need to consider the fact that the person telling this tall tale could be delusional. The whole story has holes you could drive a truck through and the logistics are practically impossible.
First of all, the suggestion already given to contact the local mental health organizations is a good one. Depression, I am sure, is limiting the father. Making sure he has a counselor and any medical treatment he may need is urgent. Holidays are right around the corner and both persons depressed in general and those from loss of a loved one are more critical.
You are doing a tremendous amount of good, I feel, by just being their for him. Having someone to talk to is always helpful......loneliness is a terrible feeling.
The following links are some good sources for groups and agencies that deal with victims of crime. You should also check with the local county prosecutor's office since they frequently have services available. Also, if health or any other services are needed as a direct result of being a victim of crime there are ways to get money directed to him also. ';OVC awards formula grants to states according to formulas established in VOCA. OVC distributes approximately 90 percent of the money collected by the Fund in the form of two major formula grant programs to state agencies: Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance.'; Again, contact the prosecutor's office for this, they will know where to refer him for assistance.
Office for Victims of Crime - Links to National Victim Serving Organizations ........a great place to start especially since I don't know where you or the father is. This is a few ways they can help: Compensation Program Directory /Federal Statutes and Legislation | National Victim Serving Organizations / Victim Assistance %26amp; Compensation Programs |
Hope this helps.
Contact County Mental Health Services, anyone you know who can offer grief counseling and support.
Be his friend, the best gift you can give is your time. Pray for and with him, bring him nutritional, hot meals, maybe a companion pet like an indoor cat if he is able to care for it, or a bird that you could check on %26amp; care for daily as a way of staying connected.
Go to his workplace when he is absent, or make a discreet phone call to HR or someone he's talked about there. See if you can enlist thier help to phone him one day each week, or one day a month, ANY outreach and consistency with those closest to him before this tragedy will do far more for him than you can ever know. Focus on him for now rather than getting justice.
Do see if a news interview of some sort could get a pro-bono lawyer with a heart as big as all outdoors , along with being 10 feet tall %26amp;bulletproof.
But mainly focus on this man. The best lawyer on the planet cannot impart to him what you can right now. Your friend's connection+your compassion have given you a mission on this little planet if ever I heard of one.
Call Hospice anywhere to simply ask for tips about how to walk the journey beside someone who is grieving.
Though her death has killed a huge part of his spirit, I believe a compassionate soul such as yours can be all the difference in how much it kills the rest of him, and his quality of life in the remaining time he has here.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is be willing to just sit quietly in the same room as him for an hour. Many survivors of heart-breaking grief remember such action as one of the pivitol things that gave them hope and helped them to put one foot in front of the other.
I applaud you being willing to involve yourself on behalf of someone who is not right now in a position to offer much back.
A tribute not only to this man, but to the life of his daughter, who would hope for someone like you to come around at a time like this. God bless and guide you as you reach out in compassionate humanity.
you arent supposed to do anything, its not your job or responsibility.
Legal Advice?
So i Just stole some recordings of a roomate's laptop in her room and she called the cops shes a roomate that lives under my mom's house and pays for rent but they dont have a contract she called the cops already, i just wanna know how bad it can be, im only 16 need this answer asapLegal Advice?
Nothing really, unless she can prove that the items taken are intellectual properties.Legal Advice?
You stole some recordings...I do not think anything will happen to you...Just do not admit it....if asked...just say..';WHY are you suspecting me?';...that way it is not a lie..You just recorded them...I do not see anything wrong with that...(Maybe there is some law against recordings...but i am not familiar with that!) Good luck!!!
Nothing really, unless she can prove that the items taken are intellectual properties.Legal Advice?
You stole some recordings...I do not think anything will happen to you...Just do not admit it....if asked...just say..';WHY are you suspecting me?';...that way it is not a lie..You just recorded them...I do not see anything wrong with that...(Maybe there is some law against recordings...but i am not familiar with that!) Good luck!!!
Legal advice?
okay my friend met this girl online and decided to meet her. while he was visiting her they ended up having sex. a week after that happened she was saying she's pregnant with twins and they are his. now she's tellin him that she's going to chop his mother into pieces and mail the pieces to him. and her sisters husband is going to shoot him and set his apartment building on fire. He supposedly talked to the cops and they told him there wasn't anything they could do about it. I think that's b.s. and was wondering if anyone could help me point him in the right direction.Legal advice?
tell him hire a lawyer now...he's going to need one! his wages will be attached from having to pay child support for 2 kids! if he doesn't have wages....he'll rack up a huge bill!Legal advice?
First of all... she can't know that she is pregnant with twins only a week after having sex. You don't find out if there is two in there for at least a couple months. Pft. I doubt she's even pregnant at all.
And secondly, she's NOT going to do all this. If she really were going to, she wouldn't have said anything [[doesn't that make sense?]] because she would know that she would be an immediate suspect. That's why the police aren't taking him seriously. If she actually jumps up and does something, then it will get serious.
He seriously just needs to ignore her.
She is lying. There is NO WAY that she would know she was pregnant, let alone with twins, a WEEK after they had sex. It takes a couple days for the fertilized egg to implant anyways.
He can go to the police station and file a harassment complaint. From there, he can file for a PPO (personal protection order...means she has to stay the hell away or go to jail). She is stalking him and threatening him....and he CAN stop her.
Oh and in the mean time? Tell him to change all his numbers and block her emails. And if she DOES show up at his door, he needs to NOT let her in and call the police.
he needs some sort of proof that she's doing these things. words aren't enough he has to have emails, letters, recordings or a phone bill showing that she's calling obsessively. if he can come up with proof he can get a restraining order. also he really needs to change his phone number and make sure he's unlisted in phone books.
and for his information, you will not know you're pregnant in a week.
First of all she was pregnant before bc you do not even get a heartbeat until you are two weeks along. Then you cannot determine if it is twins until much later.. SHe seems like a psycho path... He needs a restraining order now...
I work for an attorney and deal with this psycho mess all the time... Get a restraining order..
Um....okay....a bit far fetched...
A week later and she is pregnant with twins...LMAO....either you are joking or your friend is a total dupe!
hahahahhahaha that sucksssssssssss
This sounds like a Jerry Springer drama.....
bogus post!! LOLrevlon color
tell him hire a lawyer now...he's going to need one! his wages will be attached from having to pay child support for 2 kids! if he doesn't have wages....he'll rack up a huge bill!Legal advice?
First of all... she can't know that she is pregnant with twins only a week after having sex. You don't find out if there is two in there for at least a couple months. Pft. I doubt she's even pregnant at all.
And secondly, she's NOT going to do all this. If she really were going to, she wouldn't have said anything [[doesn't that make sense?]] because she would know that she would be an immediate suspect. That's why the police aren't taking him seriously. If she actually jumps up and does something, then it will get serious.
He seriously just needs to ignore her.
She is lying. There is NO WAY that she would know she was pregnant, let alone with twins, a WEEK after they had sex. It takes a couple days for the fertilized egg to implant anyways.
He can go to the police station and file a harassment complaint. From there, he can file for a PPO (personal protection order...means she has to stay the hell away or go to jail). She is stalking him and threatening him....and he CAN stop her.
Oh and in the mean time? Tell him to change all his numbers and block her emails. And if she DOES show up at his door, he needs to NOT let her in and call the police.
he needs some sort of proof that she's doing these things. words aren't enough he has to have emails, letters, recordings or a phone bill showing that she's calling obsessively. if he can come up with proof he can get a restraining order. also he really needs to change his phone number and make sure he's unlisted in phone books.
and for his information, you will not know you're pregnant in a week.
First of all she was pregnant before bc you do not even get a heartbeat until you are two weeks along. Then you cannot determine if it is twins until much later.. SHe seems like a psycho path... He needs a restraining order now...
I work for an attorney and deal with this psycho mess all the time... Get a restraining order..
Um....okay....a bit far fetched...
A week later and she is pregnant with twins...LMAO....either you are joking or your friend is a total dupe!
hahahahhahaha that sucksssssssssss
This sounds like a Jerry Springer drama.....
bogus post!! LOL
Legal advice required regarding WILL! IMP!?
If anyone can provide me with detail and exact information will be greatly helpful!
My grand-father had created a will before he had died, stating that all his income and properties under my name, but until I turn 20year old all this will under my father's hand and control.
I'll be turning 20years old soon, I wanted to know is there any way I can reject, decline, or not accept this will? Or I can transfer it to someone else or some trust automatically when it will be under name legally? Or is there any other way?
Thank you very much for advices and time.Legal advice required regarding WILL! IMP!?
If you mean you don't want the estate, then you can simply donate it or transfer title to somebody else.
You didn't specify why you didn't want the estate, if it is because of taxes or you disliked your grand father so much you don't want anything to do with him or his stuff, or whatever reason.
I would advise accept the estate. Liquidate it and use the monies to pay the taxes, donate to a charity that he would have hated, or place it in a rolling CD to bequeth to your children.Legal advice required regarding WILL! IMP!?
Please visit http://www.advocatekhoj.com/ and post your legal problem. Advocates will contact you with help.
My grand-father had created a will before he had died, stating that all his income and properties under my name, but until I turn 20year old all this will under my father's hand and control.
I'll be turning 20years old soon, I wanted to know is there any way I can reject, decline, or not accept this will? Or I can transfer it to someone else or some trust automatically when it will be under name legally? Or is there any other way?
Thank you very much for advices and time.Legal advice required regarding WILL! IMP!?
If you mean you don't want the estate, then you can simply donate it or transfer title to somebody else.
You didn't specify why you didn't want the estate, if it is because of taxes or you disliked your grand father so much you don't want anything to do with him or his stuff, or whatever reason.
I would advise accept the estate. Liquidate it and use the monies to pay the taxes, donate to a charity that he would have hated, or place it in a rolling CD to bequeth to your children.Legal advice required regarding WILL! IMP!?
Please visit http://www.advocatekhoj.com/ and post your legal problem. Advocates will contact you with help.
Legal Advice On Medical Bills, Please!?
My wife got into a car accident a year ago. There was not another car involved and she had no insurance. She does not remember anything that happened from time of the accident to 7 days afterwards. Within that 7 days, they had her sign an agreement to pay the bills for their services. We did not end up getting married until after the accident. To make long story short; I moved her away as soon as she got out of the hospital because of problems with her family. Today she got served with papers ordering her to pay the bills. Up until today she never was informed of the bills. Are there any legal actions she can take? Shouldn't her family be responsible for the bills since they where making her decisions, cause she was not coherent when signing the agreement?Legal Advice On Medical Bills, Please!?
If she signed the papers, then her family was not making her decisions. Therefore, your argument about the family being liable for the bills falls apart. And honestly, I don't think they would be liable for them anyway.
As to if she was not competent to sign a contract, you may have an argument there. However, it will be a very difficult case to make and you should consult an attorney.Legal Advice On Medical Bills, Please!?
Um- no one but your wife (she was over 18 at the time of the accident) is responsible for her bills.
The only legal action she can take is to pay the debt she owes since it has obviously already gone to collections. Unless she failed to update her billing address- she would have received lots of correspondence from the hospital prior to her debt being turned over to collections.
Your wife is the only person responsible for her bills.
Depends on her age at the time probably.
Well, she 'could' argue that she was medically incompetent to sign the agreement to pay when she signed it, but it wouldn't help.
If she was an adult at the time of the accident then she's responsible for her medical bills whether she signed an agreement or not.
If someone is brough to a hospital unconscious and unable to sign anything, do you think that means they don't have to pay their bills?
Richard
Instead of a long drawn out answer, I'll make this simple... GET A LAWYER.
And no, her family isn't responsible, if she was an adult and signed she's on the hook unless your LAWYER can prove in court she was not in a physical condition to understand what she was signing. And just an FYI, no matter what anyone who was hospitalized with no insurance would know there's bills on the way, no court in the country is going to be sympathetic to her. Where were they being mailed to all this time? If her mother's house was getting the mail, then they knew there were bills due. Ignoring them wasn't a smart thing to do no matter who was getting the mail.
If she signed the papers, then her family was not making her decisions. Therefore, your argument about the family being liable for the bills falls apart. And honestly, I don't think they would be liable for them anyway.
As to if she was not competent to sign a contract, you may have an argument there. However, it will be a very difficult case to make and you should consult an attorney.Legal Advice On Medical Bills, Please!?
Um- no one but your wife (she was over 18 at the time of the accident) is responsible for her bills.
The only legal action she can take is to pay the debt she owes since it has obviously already gone to collections. Unless she failed to update her billing address- she would have received lots of correspondence from the hospital prior to her debt being turned over to collections.
Your wife is the only person responsible for her bills.
Depends on her age at the time probably.
Well, she 'could' argue that she was medically incompetent to sign the agreement to pay when she signed it, but it wouldn't help.
If she was an adult at the time of the accident then she's responsible for her medical bills whether she signed an agreement or not.
If someone is brough to a hospital unconscious and unable to sign anything, do you think that means they don't have to pay their bills?
Richard
Instead of a long drawn out answer, I'll make this simple... GET A LAWYER.
And no, her family isn't responsible, if she was an adult and signed she's on the hook unless your LAWYER can prove in court she was not in a physical condition to understand what she was signing. And just an FYI, no matter what anyone who was hospitalized with no insurance would know there's bills on the way, no court in the country is going to be sympathetic to her. Where were they being mailed to all this time? If her mother's house was getting the mail, then they knew there were bills due. Ignoring them wasn't a smart thing to do no matter who was getting the mail.
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