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Please take no offense at this.  All of us who read your question rely upon your grammar, punctuation and spelling to understand how best to address your concerns.  Without these basic social contrivances, that many take for granted, it is impossible to understand what you are asking.  Please have someone help you ask this question.  In its current form it makes no sense whatsoever.... Read Answer

That sounds like a very interesting idea.  Depending on what your story is about you might be ok.  There are limitations even on your freedom of speech. You should review what those limitations are (ie. hate speech, etc.)  If you intend to cause some type of distrubance you may not be protected.  For instance you cannot run into a theatre and scream "Fire." Be careful. You would be well advised to also send it in to the Library of Congress to record.... Read Answer

There are a lot of elements at work in your question that require follow up questions. 1) How long ago was your fall? 2) What is the exact nature of your injuries? Did you ever report the injury to the police , EMS, or to the landlord?  3) Is your animal certified? 4) Do you have a written lease? I am interested in talking with you further. Please feel free to contact us for more assistance.... Read Answer

I am sorry that you are the victim of personel roller carts in your way.  I do not even know what you mean by "personel roller carts". Furthermore, no one should be throwing over you arguments to move baby carriages out of the way.  And finally, if people continue to leave roller carts and baby carriages in your way on the bus, you can either ask them to move or you can enter from the back or front doors of the bus to get around it.  There are no laws to protect you from people bringing their carts on the bus and accidently getting in your way. Good luck.... Read Answer

First, do not violate the restraining order.  Follow  the law and stay away from this person in every way including electronically. Second, you can always get a matching restraining order against them.  Finally,  there is a big difference between a restraining order and a temporary restraining order.  I imagine that you got a temporary restraining order. You should read up on it. Good luck.... Read Answer

Yes you can. Your personal freedom include the ability to travel where you choose without being restrained by someone else. When someone else restrains you or prevents you from travelling, this is punishable as a crime, known as false imprisonment. The crime of false imprisonment, sometimes called criminal restraint or criminal confinement, occurs when one person unlawfully restrains someone else without the victim's consent.False imprisonment can also be punished with a fine in addition to jail or prison time. Misdemeanor fines usually do not exceed about $1,000, while felony fines can be significant, exceeding $10,000 or more. If you are the victim of such a crime you should call the police at the time it is happening. ... Read Answer

As long as he is mentally capable of doing so, he may gift his portion of the property to whom he likes. That being said, a spouse in Connecticut can elect to take a marital share of the estate, provided he or she is still married to the decdent at the time of their passing. Upon the death of a spouse, the surviving spouse may elect to take their statutory share of the real and personal property passing under the will of the deceased spouse. C.G.S. 45a-436a. This means that a surviving spouse, whether it be the husband or the wife, cannot be disinherited in Connecticut.  However by opting to take the statutory share you are choosing not to take what is specified in the Will for you.  You would be well advised to seek experienced legal counsel. ... Read Answer

A national listserv won't give you local rates.  Even a local lawyer can only guesstimate how much would be involved in working with a person they do not know.  Find a local estate planning and probate lawyer.  You must do so anyway to probate your late husband's Will.  A Will has no legal effect until it is admitted to probate.... Read Answer

Unfortunately your fiancé will not be able to appeal the judge’s order successfully on the basis that he has U. S. citizen children and that you are now pregnant. If he has other grounds for appeal, he may bring those out before the Board of Immigration Appeals. As you are a green card holder, you and your fiancé may wish for a consultation with an immigration lawyer to explore any other options that you may have. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

You have a real problem on your hands. You should immediatley consult with a criminal defense attorney.   I can only imagined you recieved several charges including leaving the scene of an accident, driving wrecklessly, improperly changing lanes.  Depending on other circumstances and your past record, a good attorney should be able to handle the case and protect you.  My office handles this type of matter very frequently.  Please feel free to contact us for more information. 203.870.6700... Read Answer

You absolutely can hire an attorney but it may not be worth it depending on what the stakes are.  You should look for an attorney with a good handle on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as well as CCPA for Connecticut creditor law.  There are not a lot of consumer attorneys out there.  Dan Blinn in Rocky Hill, Sergei Lemberg in Stamford, and my firm in Stratford have the type of background that you likely need. Good luck. I also called you twice but you left a wrong number. I think debt negotiation will likely be a better avenue for you and yield better results.... Read Answer

Did the Workers Comp settle for aproximately 45K? I am asking because his/her fee should be 20% on the Comp file.  The PI file would have 33.3% contingency fee.  Keep in mind, all your medicals and costs must be paid out of the PI Settlement as well.  Depending on the length of the case, those expenses can mount up fast.  Have you asked for your attorney for a settlement statement?  Please feel free to contact us back with more details if you need assistance.... Read Answer

This will depend upon the time tables of your injury and certain other factors.  Please give us a call if you would like assistance.  Their may be a workers compensation claim still available to you, but depending on certain dates, you may be close or past the statute of limitations. Please call soon.... Read Answer

This is a terrible idea.  As soon as this relationship becomes sexual in nature, he is breaking the law.  That means if either of them undress on camera, discuss sexual matters in a sexual way.  Suffice to say, an 18 year old has no business with anyone under the age of 16 (the age of consent).  I don't even understand what an 18 year old could possibly have in common with a middle schooler.  Not to put too fine a point on this, but if your "friend" wants to avoid trouble they will break off the "relationship" immediately.  Again, at 18, your friend should be going to work or to college and the 13 year old has not even gone through puberty.  Its just plain WRONG... Read Answer

In my office we do a will package. Depending on the complexity of the will package (which include a power of attorney, living will, Do not or please do resusitate, apointment of health care proxy and appointment of conservator if needed) the cost runs between $850 and 1200.00.  Feel free to contact us.... Read Answer