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Am I, as the father, legally have the right to request a briefing of my case after it has been closed?

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You may obtain your case documents from the clerk of the court where you case was filed. You will need the Cause Number from your case. If you don't have the Cause Number, you should still be able to find the case by searching for your name in the clerk's records. There will likely be a fee for the documents, but you certainly have a right to get copies of the documents. You may only need the final order, but if you need other documents, you should be able to get them.... Read More
You may obtain your case documents from the clerk of the court where you case was filed. You will need the Cause Number from your case. If you don't... Read More

Hired a lawyer to handle mom's car accident, she passed away, when we contacted the lawyer

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
You should get a second opinion. If the death of mom was caused partially or wholly by the car accident, then the car accident claim for personal injury would be replaced by a claim for wrongful death. If the passing of your mother had nothing to do with the car accident, then you still could pursue the claim but the estate of your mom would have to be the plaintiff, and the estate would be able to sue for her pain and suffering and medical bills between the time of the accident and the time of her death. Again you should get a second opinion, and protect yourself from the statute of limitation is running if a lawsuit has not already been filed. ... Read More
You should get a second opinion. If the death of mom was caused partially or wholly by the car accident, then the car accident claim for personal... Read More

I'm married can my son petition for me with my married last name or it has to be my original last name?

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
So a child that is over the age of 21 can sponsor their parent for her green card if that parent lawfully entered the United States with inspection. You should retain counsel for representation from start to finish so that the case is processed without delay or without denial.    ... Read More
So a child that is over the age of 21 can sponsor their parent for her green card if that parent lawfully entered the United States with inspection.... Read More

Diagnosted with kidney failure, need disability and help with mortgage

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
What kind of help do you need with your mortgage? Please feel free to contact us 203-870-6700
What kind of help do you need with your mortgage? Please feel free to contact us 203-870-6700

being acussed of crime when you didn't do anything

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Ok.  And.... what is your question.  Are some people the worst? Definitely.  Did they press charges or make you leave? Remember they have internal camera footage of everything.  So what is your question?
Ok.  And.... what is your question.  Are some people the worst? Definitely.  Did they press charges or make you leave? Remember they... Read More

Hi my name is Priscilla I want to know if I can file for my brother and sister.

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Yes you can sponsor your brother and sister, but it's going to take probably 10 years or more before they can qualify to apply for a green card. Siblings fall into the F4 category, and in order to determine the time that they will have to wait, you can google the "department of state visa bulletin board" and it will tell you under that category what priority date that US CIS is currently working on.... Read More
Yes you can sponsor your brother and sister, but it's going to take probably 10 years or more before they can qualify to apply for a green card.... Read More

how do i get my money back from a lawyer that has been disbarred

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
OK so you may want to contact the state bar of Florida. They have a compensation fund for people that have been defrauded by attorneys I believe. You can file a claim and once it's processed they will possibly give you a pay out. What kind of case was he supposed to file for you?   ... Read More
OK so you may want to contact the state bar of Florida. They have a compensation fund for people that have been defrauded by attorneys I believe. You... Read More

I was served with divorce papers. What do I do?

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You should contact legal aid and find a diviorce lawyer willing to help you on a probono basis. The state bar lawyer referral number is 8009680738 good luck to you!
You should contact legal aid and find a diviorce lawyer willing to help you on a probono basis. The state bar lawyer referral number is... Read More

IF I AM JUST RETIRED FOR MEDICAL REASONS , HOW DO I GET MY CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS ADJUSTED

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
You need to make a formal motion with the family law court for a modification of your child support based upon your change in circumstances.     
You need to make a formal motion with the family law court for a modification of your child support based upon your change in circumstances.  ... Read More

Taking money from wallet and leaving

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
There are cameras everywhere in a casino.  They have a great deal of technology and would likely have no trouble finding you.  It is absolutely one of the worst places you can committ a crime. The only question is, how much did you take? That is, would it be worth their trouble to release the hounds on you. Don't do anything foolish in a casino ever.... Read More
There are cameras everywhere in a casino.  They have a great deal of technology and would likely have no trouble finding you.  It is... Read More

Can I sue for the return of property in NJ?

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
OK so most jurisdictions have a law that states that if a ring is given in contemplation of marriage, but the marriage does not occur, then the giver of the gift can get a return of the ring. You need to check with counsel in the state of New Jersey to see how the courts have ruled on this issue.... Read More
OK so most jurisdictions have a law that states that if a ring is given in contemplation of marriage, but the marriage does not occur, then the giver... Read More

my husband isnt talking to me and smelling of perfume and not of the gift i gave him

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
sounds like its certianly possible. You should retain a private investigator to track his movements. 
sounds like its certianly possible. You should retain a private investigator to track his movements. 

Attorney doesn't return calls and leaves out info

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You likely cannot change how your attorney opperates.  You can consider shopping around for new counsel, but remember the value of the attorney fee will be split between the old and new attorney.  Depending on the circumstances in your matter, this may make your case less attractive to some firms. I would be very inteested in knowing more details about your matter.  Please feel free to contact us for more information. 203.870.6700... Read More
You likely cannot change how your attorney opperates.  You can consider shopping around for new counsel, but remember the value of the attorney... Read More

I have a husband in Nigeria .I got married 2019 how do I bring him to untied states. An wat r the first steps to bring him over .last visit him 2020.

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
A United States citizen can sponsor her fiancé foreign national for a K visa. Once you sponsor your boyfriend for a K visa and he enters the country, both of you must marry within 90 days and then he can adjust status to get his green card.
A United States citizen can sponsor her fiancé foreign national for a K visa. Once you sponsor your boyfriend for a K visa and he enters the... Read More

If i have a medical card for marijuana use to sleep at night can i be denied a job when i comes up in a drug test

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The key is the type of work you are doing. An airline pilot or truck driver or surgeon cannot test positive for marijuana. This is a area of the law which is presently being examined. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
The key is the type of work you are doing. An airline pilot or truck driver or surgeon cannot test positive for marijuana. This is a area of the law... Read More

I sponsor my dauther inlaw and i found out that she having a affair with the other man.can i withdraw my joint support?

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Yes you can withdraw your joint sponsorship. Get the case number from your son which is the receipt number on the 797 notice of action form, and correspond with USCIS indicating that you want to withdraw your joint sponsorship.
Yes you can withdraw your joint sponsorship. Get the case number from your son which is the receipt number on the 797 notice of action form, and... Read More

Is there any law in New Hampshire that forces one person to sell their property that is owned by two people if only one wants to sell

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
yes if 2 people own a home and 1 person wants to sell it but the other person does not, you hire a lawyer to file a partition action and the court will order that the home be sold...
yes if 2 people own a home and 1 person wants to sell it but the other person does not, you hire a lawyer to file a partition action and the court... Read More

My daughter passed away one year ago and I received a check in her name from US Treasury..if I have death certificate, can I cash check??

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Probably not. You should go visit a probate lawyer in the state of New Mexico for advice. If your daughter died without sufficient assets, you may be able to do a simple probate by affidavit, so that the court can issue an order allowing you to inherit any property and/or asset that she left behind. You should contact your local county bar association and get a referral for a probate attorney.... Read More
Probably not. You should go visit a probate lawyer in the state of New Mexico for advice. If your daughter died without sufficient assets, you may be... Read More

How do I word my will to divide my assets equally between my 3 children's families

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by Andrew Allen Popp (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
From what you describe it sounds like you are referring to the term "per stirpes."  See Sections 5808.19(7) and 2105.06 of the Ohio Revised Code to ensure this is what you intend. (links below)  At the end of the day, it's usually worth it to get a legal professional to prepare your estate plan.  The problem, in a nutshell, is you don't know all the ins and outs of the law, and even more concerning is that you don't know what you don't know. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5808.19 https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2105.06... Read More
From what you describe it sounds like you are referring to the term "per stirpes."  See Sections 5808.19(7) and 2105.06 of the Ohio Revised Code... Read More

Was curious about finding someone to get married for GreenCard but probably I got reported

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Anybody in the United States getting a green card through marriage fraudulently will be reported to the FBI and will be arrested for a felony and then be deported. 
Anybody in the United States getting a green card through marriage fraudulently will be reported to the FBI and will be arrested for a felony and... Read More

I have recieved a cash offer for my home for $1,000,000 it is or feels like a to good to be true situationI NEED A LAWYER TO SCAN ALL CLOSEING CONTRAC

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jeffery J. Czech   |   1 Answer
Tough to come up with a flat fee when I do not know what the paperwork entials, but it would be around $1200 to look at probably
Tough to come up with a flat fee when I do not know what the paperwork entials, but it would be around $1200 to look at probably

How can I get a free lawyer for me to get my child back

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by Andrew Allen Popp (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't know about free, but you can check with your local community legal aid group or bar association to see what help is available for low income residents.
I don't know about free, but you can check with your local community legal aid group or bar association to see what help is available for low income... Read More

Is a personal attorney allowed to tell family members of a person in which the lawyer has written the will about the will if they question it?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Except under special circumstances (i.e. to prevent a future crime), which don't seem to apply here, an attorney is ethically bound to maintain his/her client's confidences, and can face discipline from the bar if he/she breaches that confidence.  He/she can also be liable to the client for damages caused by the breach of confidence.... Read More
Except under special circumstances (i.e. to prevent a future crime), which don't seem to apply here, an attorney is ethically bound to maintain... Read More

Can I sponsor my parents for green card, even though I'm not working currently?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Yes, as a United States citizen, you can petition both of your parents. However you will need a joint sponsor if you do not have the required income threshold to act alone. You should retain counsel anywhere in the United States for representation. Anyone can act as a joint financial sponsor if they are a US citizen or a green card holder. It does not matter if they are not blood related to you.... Read More
Yes, as a United States citizen, you can petition both of your parents. However you will need a joint sponsor if you do not have the required income... Read More

Do I have the right to computers that were gifted to me?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
If your mother gave the computers to you unconditionally, she has no right to keep them, but it appears that you're going to have to sue her and convince the judge or jury that they were gifts in order to get them back.
If your mother gave the computers to you unconditionally, she has no right to keep them, but it appears that you're going to have to sue her and... Read More
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