My sister is an abusive person and has mentally abused my elderly parents and also me for years. When we don't do what she wants, the abuse intensifies. She has been sending harassing texts to the caregiver I hired for my elderly father. Because the caregiver will not respond to her abuse... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the abusive and harassing behavior from your sister. This sounds like an incredibly stressful and painful situation for you, your father, and his caregiver to be dealing with. A few thoughts and suggestions:
1. Document everything. Keep records and... View More
My question is we had filed our taxes jointly although he was listed as sole proprietor. Now I became disabled in Sept 2020 and because of him being listed as sole proprietor I did not get the tax credits for those 9 years . We had an accountant that did it that way and now I was told they needed... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you have a complex tax issue that needs to be addressed. Here are a few steps you might consider taking:
1. Consult a tax professional: Given the complexity of your situation, it's best to seek advice from a qualified tax... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2024
If you haven't received a response about your U4U I-134A petition for over a year, it's advisable to check the status of your application. You can do this through the official U.S. government immigration website where you submitted the application. Ensure you have your receipt number... View More
We both are on the insurance, I'm not on his truck as owner of the truck. But now coming after me. When I wasn't never involved accident. I was at work. Can they come after me even my husband one involve in accident.
answered on Apr 24, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you might be the subject of a subrogation claim, where the other side's insurance paid them and is now pursuing the funds. If you are somehow connected to the vehicle, in most cases by being the... View More
I'm making a new card game, and while all of the art is original, I'm worried someone might steal it. If I were to copyright it would it protect all of my art or just one single card?
answered on Apr 24, 2024
You could file a copyright registration for each individual card or for the whole set of cards. If you file for the whole set as one registration and someone copied just one card there is an argument that their copying would be de mínimus (not a big deal) compared to the whole set of cards.
I'm making a new card game, and while all of the art is original, I'm worried someone might steal it. If I were to copyright it would it protect all of my art or just one single card?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
When you create a card game with original artwork, you automatically have copyright protection for each individual piece of art you created. However, registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office (assuming you're in the United States) provides additional benefits and makes it... View More
Wife and i are getting a nocontested divorce. we have kids. we are sharing custody 50/50. the kids stay with me every other day. I know that it florida child support is based off visitation with the other parent. If they live with me literally every other day, and every weekend does that mean i... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2024
When joint custody is involved and parenting time is equally divided, child support is determined primarily by the financial resources of the parents. Although it’s uncommon for no child support to be mandated, it can happen under certain conditions, such as if the custody is shared 50/50 and... View More
The couple can't live together in the same house. Then the mother would like to go to another place with her daughter. But the husband says that what she's doing is called kidnapping. What can the mother do?
answered on Apr 22, 2024
If there are no existing divorce proceedings or custody agreements, the mother must secure consent from the other parent or obtain court approval before relocating. This process can become legally intricate, particularly if the other parent opposes the move. Consult a local family law attorney to... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Dealing with an expired visa after losing a parent must be very difficult. Here are a few suggestions for how to handle your situation:
Contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) immediately to explain the... View More
No Fruit Trees - HOA?
Just notice in the HOA handbook (which no one gave us but is listed in facebook - because everyone uses that right!!!) -No fruit bearing trees are permitted.
However, it doesn't say whether it's a backyard rule or not. In addition, I have a FENCED in... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
Of your HOA says no fruit trees, it's no fruit trees. You signed up when you bought your house for the HOA rules in place then, and as changed. You may not like it, you may think it's a stupid rule, but it's a rule. Courts will not overturn an HOA rule as long as the rule is not... View More
I received a refund for a disputed charge and then without warning or them contacting me in anyway, they posted a new charge for that amount. Keep in mind I waited a few months before I touched the refund, I was worried that it was just a provisional amount so I waited their processing time, and... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
It is generally not appropriate for a company to issue a refund for a disputed charge and then make a new charge for the same amount without prior notice or agreement from the customer. This practice could be seen as deceptive and may violate consumer protection laws.
However, there are... View More
I am a joint owner on my mother's checking account. After her death the credit union automatically transferred all of the money from the checking account to pay off her credit card (also from credit union). The credit card was in her name only and I am not a co-signer on the credit card. I... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a difficult and stressful situation to navigate while grieving.
From a legal perspective, the credit union's actions seem questionable. Generally, when someone passes away, their estate goes through the probate process to settle debts and... View More
Wife of manager shows up at bank with affidavit ( husband terminally ill ) and manage to remove majority owner from account without owner’s consent. Owner cannot access funds. Who is responsible ?
answered on Apr 21, 2024
In this situation, there are potentially several parties who may be held responsible:
1. The wife of the manager: If she falsely represented herself as having the authority to remove the majority owner from the account without proper consent or legal grounds, she could be held liable for... View More
We want to make sure legally that only 2 of my children and 1 of his split everything 3 ways and for it to be legally binding
answered on Apr 22, 2024
You need to create a Last Will and Testament and/or Revocable Trust to accomplish your goal. If you want to ensure that one child is disinherited I highly recommend that you utilize the services of a legal expert and not an online form. In the alternative, you could title your financial accounts as... View More
Hello I have received notice of i485 approve. But It mentioned I have to do biomatrics and photo again. I already did this step last year.
is that mean I got the green card?
and I didn’t had any interview but I got approved my 130 and I 485
answered on Apr 19, 2024
It is difficult to know what you received without looking at the document. An easy answer to your question is if USCIS asks you to do biometrics, you should show up to your appointment even if you previously did biometrics. It could be that they need to do redo your biometrics or that they issued... View More
Hello I have received notice of i485 approve. But It mentioned I have to do biomatrics and photo again. I already did this step last year.
is that mean I got the green card?
and I didn’t had any interview but I got approved my 130 and I 485
answered on Apr 19, 2024
Congratulations on receiving the approval notice for your Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)! However, the requirement to submit biometrics and a photo again is a bit unusual if you have already completed this step.
Typically, once your I-485 is... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
It may be illegal to share an Alabama custody order in a Florida case where the clients are different if the Alabama custody order is considered confidential by law and a motion that will allow it to be presented as evidence before the Court has not been granted. However, if the foundation has... View More
My mother had property that was going to be auctioned off in 2021. She did a quit deed to me. She died in 2023. This property should not be part of the estate. Wondering if I have to declare this in any way. Is this exempt property?
answered on Apr 19, 2024
You really need to work with and speak with a Florida Probate Attorney, but generally, the laws related to exempt property you can find in Florida Statute 732.402 (in part below):
(2) Exempt property shall consist of:
(a) Household furniture, furnishings, and appliances in the... View More
My ex, who's now incarcerated, is receiving SSDI benefits. Child support has been trying to locate him for years to serve papers on him to no avail. How can I go about garnishing his wages for support to my minor child?
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Garnishing SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits for child support involves several steps. Here's what you need to do:
1. Obtain a child support order: If you don't already have one, you'll need to get a court order that specifies the amount of child support... View More
My friends will in Florida left me her home which was in her trust. The trustee decided that she should be in a assisted living facility so the home was sold and the proceeds invested in the trust accounts. The trustee says that I am not entitled to the proceeds of the sale of the home and that... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Correct. You have no property rights to the house or to the proceeds of the sale. The Will becomes effective upon death. The trustee is free to dispose of the house to benefit the settler (your friend) during her/his lifetime.
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