General Practice Legal Questions

Is there a way for you to buy the others out so you own yourself?  This may be obvious, but it is really the only other thing that can be done outside of a sale, which they can force upon you with a "Partition" action (a lawsuit).  You can do the same-force a sale that is- and requesst that they pay you all of the moneys you spent on upkeep.  But since they want to sell anyway, I suggest you simply try to work it out because adding a lawyer to this would drain equity fast.... Read More

If you feel that you are the victim of discrimination based on national origin, ethnicity, skin color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age, then you may bring a claim against Disneyland, but you first have to file an EEOC complaint, you should retain counsel to explore all the facts of your case to see if there is any grounds for discrimination.   ... Read More

ok so you may have a wee bit of a problem because you are entitled to come to the aid of others only when necessary to defend that victim from an assailant's attack. However, the assault was "completed" when you attacked the assailant, so you may not have a "defense of others" defense. Your 19 year old girlfriend should retain an attorney to sue the assailaint for her damages on a contingency fee basis wheich means your girlfriend pays nothing unless she wins the case. We are not allowed to solicit her case, but she can reach out to one of us here on this website. ... Read More

I recommend making an appointment with an estate planning attorney.  He or she will review all your current documents and go over your current family situation.  You can discuss your concerns, and the attorney should provide you with different ways to address these issues.  There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle.  Just sit down with an estate planning attorney and he can handle everything for you.... Read More

Contact your homeowners insurance company. If you have a homeowners insurance policy, that policy will provide for your defense and provide a source of recovery in the event that the case is settled or goes to trial. I don't even think you'll have to spend a dime if you have insurance coverage. ... Read More

You can sponsor your girlfriend for her fiance visa and sponsor your future stepson (depending on his age) for a derivative visa, and they can both process at the US Consulate in Manilla. There is a requirement that you must meet in person no more than 2 years prior to the application date. If you are not currently working then you can enlist a joint financial sponsor to file the I-864 form. You should retain counsel to handle the case from start to finish so that the case will be processed successfully and without delays. ... Read More

So a United States citizen child, over the age of 21, either married or unmarried, can petition for his parent or parents for their green cards, as immediate relatives. You should discuss your case in private with counsel regarding specific circumstances surrounding your case. Some of us get free consultations over the phone.... Read More

So technically in every lease there is a implied covenant of quiet enjoyment and an implied covenant of good faith and Fair dealing. This act would be something that Could breach that covenant because it is pretty disturbing, and it also disturbs your right to be left alone with your own personal property and privacy, so if you do so desire you could bring an action to evict her if you signed a lease with her. ... Read More

So in the work setting, if an employer is forcing you to get a vaccination, you may attempt to get out of it on several bases. It is unlawful to discriminate against anybody in the workplace based on religion or disability. So if you have a letter from your pastor saying that you object to the vaccination on The basis of your sincere religious beliefs, you may be able to be excused. Additionally, if your physician can document that your immune system will be compromised because The vaccine would put you at greater risk for an immuno disease reaction, then you can equally have a chance of getting out of the vaccination on that basis.... Read More

Since each county has its own rules, and that is too far away from me to handle, I would refer you to local counsel.  Feel free to call or email me on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

You can sponsor her for a fiancée visa. If you are a US citizen you can sponsor her for a fiancée visa, and she would process at the US consulate in the Dominican republic for her K visa, and once she acquires that, she can travel here but must get married within 90 days after entry. And then after that she could adjust status to get her green card. Alternatively, she could just visit here on a tourist visa, but she cannot adjust status after her visit is done, she must go back home.... Read More

If the contract provides for a refund, you can sue.  If the amount is under $12,000.00, you should sue in the local Magisterial District Justice court.  However, if the warranty company is out of state, the DJ may not allow the complaint in that court. Feel free to call or email me on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

If the realtor violated the contract, you are free to declare the same and proceed with someone else.  However, the realtor may very well sue you based on the contract and you will be forced to defend yourself claiming that he or she breached. Feel free to call or email on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

While an argument can be made that the Landlord Tenant Act does not apply, that is the safest route to take.  If you simply change the locks, he could potentially sue for wrongful eviction.   Feel free to call or email me on a free initial basis.   Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com  ... Read More

If the LLC is a sole member, and you filed joint tax returns, the issue may not be that he made you a member, which may or may not be the case, but liability on a 1040.  To better advise you, please call or email on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

OK so if the passport is in your name and you are over the age of majority, then there is no lawful right that your parents have to confiscate something that belongs to you. If they have taken this without your permission, that is a crime, and you could contact the Police department and file a police report. If that legal step does not result in anything, then you could file a lawsuit in court to have them return what they have wrongfully taken from you. This would require you to file an action in Municipal Court in California for a writ of replevin, to return an item of personal property that has been wrongfully taken. In your lawsuit in addition to recovering your passport, you could also ask the court for attorneys fees, Court costs, and any damages that you have incurred like motel and airplane fees expended for travel that cannot be refunded.... Read More