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You need to protect yourself and your interests much better.  You should start by consulting with a divorce attorney as soon as possible.  You should keep an eye on all of your assets. You should be prepared to call the police if this guy is harassing or threatening you.  And you should consider recording your interactions with them in case they are considering a restraining order or somehow framing the situation to make you look like you are violent or attacking them.  I would also advise you not to interact with them as much as possible and avoid any conversation with her lover. Good luck.... Read More

A personal injury case is comprised of three ingredients 1) liability - I think you are good with that if you can show that the landlord had notice of the defective premises. 2) damages - how badly were you injured? Are any injuries permanent? 3) Pockets - does the homeowner have insurance?  If not, do they have other assets?  My office handles these types of cases regularly. We focus on personal injury.  Please feel free to contact us for further information and or assistance. 203. 870.6700.  Also, there is no money out of pocket with an attorney on this type of case as the attorney fees are contingent pursuant to statute.... Read More

You should hire an attorney to represent you in the matter and make sure no further court dates are missed.  Depending on whether this is civil or criminal there can be some very serious consequences for failing to appear.  In civil court you will only end up with a default which if handled quickly can be opened and fixed.  In criminal court, you may end up with a new felony charge which is not so easy to fix.  Please feel free to contact my office for further assistance. My partner Attorney Whewell is very experienced in this type of matter. 203.870.6700... Read More

The question for USCIS is whether this is the same person. When the petition is submitted, an explanation will have to be attached and should be accompanied by copies of data pages from both passports. USCIS does not stamp visas into passports – that is the assignment of the US consular offices overseas if and when a petition is approved and you travel overseas for a visa appointment. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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 More

You have this labeled as a Wrongful Death.  I hope thats not the case, otherwise this question must have been sent in by Ouiji board.  In any event, you may have a medical malpractice claim.  However, you need to get a second oppinion from a substantially similar doctor in the same field as the doctor you believe opperated outside the normal standard of care.  Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or need for assistance. 203.870.6700... Read More

I am so sorry you find yourself in this position. Are there any children in the relationship?  Do you own property together? Do either of you or both of you work?  Was there any kind of prenup agreement?  My office may be able to assist you but we need more details. Please contact us at 203.870.6700... Read More

First, the Board should fill the empty seats. Second, the property manager, BOD and possibly the HOA's attorney should be notified in writing regarding the violations of the HOAS bi-laws and rules and regs.  My office frequently represents common interest ownership types of properties, HOAs, Co-ops, condominiums and apartment complexes.  Please feel free to contact us with any other questions. Thanks. 203.870.6700... Read More

It sounds sketchy.  You might want to consider getting your own loan.  And never co-sign for someone else on a loan unless you dont care about your credit score and the liability that comes with defaulting on a loan.  Having seen your scenario many times before, I can already tell you that when this goes wrong, its because the actual debtor doesn't make the payments (despite your paying him), he defaults on the loan, the car gets repoed, and you have no recourse.  Don't do it.... Read More

It depends on where the issue actually was, whether the previous owner had knowledge of it, whether they should have had knowledge of it, and what disclosures were actually made. I would need more details to make an accurate assessment, but depending on the circumstances that apply, I litigated a very similar case some years ago.  Please feel free to contact me for further information. 203. 870. 6700.... Read More

It depends on how  you hold title. Does she have rights in survivorship? That is, a survivorship deed means that the death of one party causes the property to devolve to the living owner. Otherwise, you may own the property as tenants in common.  When two or more people own community property like a home, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, each individual owns a share (or interest) of the entire property.  However, if you are simply worried about her name, its a very easy issue cleared up with an identity affidavit (worst case scenario) More than likely, even that is unnecessary. I'm sure your wife has ample means of proving identity.... Read More

Depending on your circumstances, bankruptcy can offer you the protection you need to get a second wind, save your assetts, and preserve your business interests.  It has been the focus of my career in law and I would be happy to speak with you so that I can get enough details to provide you with your suitable options.  Please feel free to give me a call today so we can find a resolution to all your concerns. 203.870.6700.... Read More

Do not write your own will.  If it is important to you, have an experienced attorney draft it per your specification and they will provide witnesses and a notary.  People who create their own will using online forms are at risk for not complying with state law and other finer points that may become important. Please do not be pennywise and pound foolish.  It is a very important endeavor. A simple will with an attorney should not cost more than 1,000. and may be as low as several hundred dollars depending on where you go. I would advise you to research lawyers on Avvo.com.  Good luck.... Read More

The difficulty you are probably having is finding an attorney who handles federal workers compensation.  My office handles workman's comp cases all day long, but federal employees are different.  I did a web search with this in mind for you.  The firm that kept popping up is the Harris Law Firm which has three locations around the country.  I imagine an awful lot is done virtually now too.   Their contact number is (877) 226-2723.  Good luck. I hope this helps you.  If you need further assistance and for all other cases in Connecticut, please feel free to contact my office at 203. 870. 6700. ... Read More