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How do I have unpaid rent collected by another party?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Refer the debt to a collection agency.
Refer the debt to a collection agency.

How many days consecutive am I forced to work without a day off?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Labor and Employment
This is one of the weaknesses in not having a union. I would get one if I were you. In Indiana, your employer can treat you this way, and your remedy is to quit. (I assume they are paying you overtime).
This is one of the weaknesses in not having a union. I would get one if I were you. In Indiana, your employer can treat you this way, and your remedy... Read More

Can I stop husband in involving our son to his female acquaintances?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Sure. File a divorce action and ask the judge to limit who the child is around. Until then, the two of you are just a married couple with equal rights and the court has no right to interfere.
Sure. File a divorce action and ask the judge to limit who the child is around. Until then, the two of you are just a married couple with equal... Read More

Can white males be discriminated against?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Yes you may have a case. Contact counsel in Indiana for review and representation. 
Yes you may have a case. Contact counsel in Indiana for review and representation. 

Can I fill out a paper work so I would stop paying support for a 21 year old?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Your child was emancipated at 19. You have the right to file a Motion to Modify your child support order due to that fact.
Your child was emancipated at 19. You have the right to file a Motion to Modify your child support order due to that fact.

Can he still get a passport if he has a criminal history?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
He can probably get a passport, but there are many countries he will not be able to enter. You might want to ask the question a little more specifically, or contact the website of the country he is looking to visit and check their entrance requirements.
He can probably get a passport, but there are many countries he will not be able to enter. You might want to ask the question a little more... Read More

Can't I sue him and his mother or should I file bankruptcy so it won't go on my credit?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
1. Bankruptcy on your credit will be worse than one bad debt like this. 2. See a lawyer about suing your cousin for your losses. Or proceed in small claims to sue him for the value of the car. 3. Assuming you had no auto insurance at all at the time, take this as a tough lesson to learn about the value of insurance.... Read More
1. Bankruptcy on your credit will be worse than one bad debt like this. 2. See a lawyer about suing your cousin for your losses. Or... Read More

What should I do if my brother, who is the beneficiary of my estate, recently died?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Have your lawyer review your will to see if changes need to be made based upon your current wishes.
Have your lawyer review your will to see if changes need to be made based upon your current wishes.

What can be done if my ex may have taken all the money that was won in settlement from 1997?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
"Put into probate" is not a term that means anything to an attorney, so this question is hard to answer, but you need to have your son talk to an attorney immediately to see whether anything can still be done to recover the money at this date. It is more a question of the statute of limitations than anything else.... Read More
"Put into probate" is not a term that means anything to an attorney, so this question is hard to answer, but you need to have your son talk to an... Read More

Can I sue a hospital for defamation?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Not with these facts, no.
Not with these facts, no.

What legally can be done head lice for two-and-a-half years consecutively?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your husband should contact a family law attorney about pursuing a change of custody. (it needs to be him, not you FOR him).
Your husband should contact a family law attorney about pursuing a change of custody. (it needs to be him, not you FOR him).

Do I have to let them search and if they do find something, can I be held responsible because it was on my property?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
You can always refuse a search and require the police to get a warrant.
You can always refuse a search and require the police to get a warrant.

Can a warrant be lifted if other parent is deemed unfit?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No, custody of a child does not justify erasing a criminal warrant or excusing a crime. Sounds like foster care is where the child needs to be.
No, custody of a child does not justify erasing a criminal warrant or excusing a crime. Sounds like foster care is where the child needs to be.

What can I do if husband wants divorce tax money?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You can talk to your divorce lawyer on how to handle it, and if you can't afford one, call Legal Services in your area.
You can talk to your divorce lawyer on how to handle it, and if you can't afford one, call Legal Services in your area.

Does pending conditional discharge show on background check?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
It depends on what is checked; not all "background checks" are alike.
It depends on what is checked; not all "background checks" are alike.

How long can they keep you in jail awaiting pre-trial?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
Generally six months, but ask her lawyer about the details.
Generally six months, but ask her lawyer about the details.

What issues are involved hiring an employee from a competitor?Does the employee have any obligations of confidentiality if no NDA was signed?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Law
Regardless of whether a non-disclosure or non-competition agreement exists, the former employee can't use the trade secrets of his/herformer employer.  As long as he/she does not utilize his/her former employer's trade secrets, absent an agreement to the contrary, a normal employee (as opposed to an employee who originally sold hte business to its new owner) has no obligation not to compete with his former employer.... Read More
Regardless of whether a non-disclosure or non-competition agreement exists, the former employee can't use the trade secrets of his/herformer... Read More

Can i sue dairy queen?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Chase T Wilson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, you can sue Dairy Queen. It will likely be a difficult case which will take a decent amount of time to resolve. Large companies don't tend to settle things early in the process. I hope your daughter is okay. 
Yes, you can sue Dairy Queen. It will likely be a difficult case which will take a decent amount of time to resolve. Large companies don't tend to... Read More

I need to know what I can do with respect to an accident that a friend of mine had in a car under my name on April 20th

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Chase T Wilson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents
Your insurance company is obligated to indemnify you unless there's an exception in your policy that's applicable, which there may be for allowing a drunk, unlicensed driver to drive your car. If you received a letter from the court you need to send it to your insurance company, but call first, they may already have it. ... Read More
Your insurance company is obligated to indemnify you unless there's an exception in your policy that's applicable, which there may be for allowing a... Read More

What is law in Northern Indiana about falling on ice on the walkway in front of a store?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Chase T Wilson   |   1 Answer
The store can be held liable for any injuries related to the fall if the ice was there long enough for them to have had sufficient notice of its existence and opportunity to remove it. 
The store can be held liable for any injuries related to the fall if the ice was there long enough for them to have had sufficient notice of its... Read More

If my kid’s father and I never been married and all 6 vehicles are in my name, how can I go about removing my name from the registration?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Please report and give us an idea of that the background is and what you are trying to do. This question makes little sense as posted.
Please report and give us an idea of that the background is and what you are trying to do. This question makes little sense as posted.

Can i sue my immigration consultant?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Alan Lee, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
If you have a contract and the immigration consultant is in violation of it, you would appear to have remedies. If the consultant is an attorney, you can go to the state bar disciplinary committee and lodge a complaint. If not an attorney, you can go to the Better Business Bureau, or consumer affairs, and some states or locales even provide a complaint process with the District Attorney's Office.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 More
If you have a contract and the immigration consultant is in violation of it, you would appear to have remedies. If the consultant is an attorney, you... Read More

contractual agreement

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Whether right or wrong, the Judge ruled in favor of the traveler.  Other than paying the judgment, Your only option is to appeal the decision (assuming that htere is a right of appeal from a small claims court decision in Indiana).
Whether right or wrong, the Judge ruled in favor of the traveler.  Other than paying the judgment, Your only option is to appeal the decision... Read More

Can a drive thru employee call 911?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: DUI/DWI
Anyone can call 911.
Anyone can call 911.

What can I do if I bought something and made more money than I paid for when I took it to a store now, I’m charged with theft?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
If you are saying you returned it to a store as if they sold it to you and obtained a refund then I would talk to a lawyer in your community about defending you.
If you are saying you returned it to a store as if they sold it to you and obtained a refund then I would talk to a lawyer in your community about... Read More
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