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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: If someone made a tiktok nothing bad at all, just them dancing with a dog at work can they get fired from their job?

My friend made a harmless video of her dancing with a dog at work (she works at a doggy daycare). she was then fired for the video four days later after posting it she also recently worked a full shift then after they told her to delete the video and she was fired Right after.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 3, 2022

I'm sorry your question remains open for four weeks. The attorneys in the Employment Law category would have the best insight into hiring, firing, and other job-related issues. Your question must have gone unnoticed in this category. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up; some... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Can guardians of minor, of an unprobated estate, no will, take items (cars) from estate and register in their names?

17 yo boy, guardians were in place till he was 18 (5 months) They registered 2 cars that belonged to boys grandmother in their name after her death. No will. They just said the grandmother told them they could have them. Never got the boy the SSI he was entitled to either. No other heirs.

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jun 1, 2022

If the boy is the Next Of Kin, then the cars are his property. If not, then the rightful Next Of Kin should file suit in Chancery. You are not allowed to sit on your rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: My spouse died in Feb 2022, in Indiana. We have not lived together for 10 years, but never divorced. I live in MI

What am I entitled to?

Michael Zamzow
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Michael Zamzow
answered on May 27, 2022

An Indiana attorney should be able to answer those questions for you. There are some states where being somewhat estranged or abandoned may eliminate your otherwise possible share in their estate.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: What is the difference between discriminatory practices and illegal practices?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 26, 2022

Legal practices may be discriminatory in nature; discriminatory practices are not necessarily illegal.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: As a father how can I sign my rights over a child
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 25, 2022

Signing rights over a child is a big thing and have legal implications-----please contact a family lawyer or an adoption lawyer to discuss your situation and your options. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: Can a non profit 501 c3 organization lose their non profit status if they earn too much income in one year?

I work for a non profit swim club and we are wondering what the limit of earned income and reserved income we can hold onto with out losing our non profit status. We are following all the other non profit policies, but cannot find a clear answer for this. Thank you.

Michael Zamzow
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Michael Zamzow
answered on May 24, 2022

You should talk to your general counsel, if you don't have one, you should probably get one.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Maryland on
Q: Outstanding dental balance question.

I recently received the bill from my dentist whose services I used until May, 2019.

The bill included services that were done from December 2017 to May 2019. Since the accuracy of billing had always been a concern of mine I’m going to check the dentist office number.

But before I... Read more »

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on May 16, 2022

It will depend on whether each of the dental procedures were either (1) part of a single overall plan for one total price that took multiple procedures to complete, or (2) whether each procedure was a separate unrelated dental procedure with a price charged for each. In the former situation, the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: When a couple live in resident as a couple sharing finances get made when things don't work

Is that legal for him to do just to get back at me for Not staying after moving in an agreeing to be his girl friend so now desputing charges he paid for me an now he trying to screw me over

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 14, 2022

If you are trying to ask a question about, when you move in together and things don't work out, whether you can sue for breach of contract; the answer is no. Had you been married, on the other hand, you would very well have a number of options.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: Hi, Recently I got an issue related to theft act. Before moving out, I was throwing away my stuffs on May 11th in early.

While doing so, I put all my stuffs outside of my apartment to organize and throw away some of them that I feel I do not need anymore.

After organizing and throwing away some of my stuffs, I realized I could not find one dresser. I put the important stuffs inside of one dresser that is a... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 13, 2022

I'm sorry this happened to you. It looks like you already did many of the things that could be done. If you have a renter's insurance policy, check its provisions for personal property loss. But keep in mind that there could be a deductible. I hope it turns up and you get it back. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: How can a father give up his rights voluntary if the mother wants him to? Does someone have to adopt the child/children?

The mother wants him to give up his rights but we don't know how to go about doing it if he doesn't give them up then she is gonna continue to be a headache and threaten him with his kids because sometimes he can't see them on weekends due to working not having a sitter or because of being sick

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on May 12, 2022

You would file a petition to terminate parental rights and litigate the issues. Consult counsel to see if your situation would qualify.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: What form to use/term for if youre not a lawyer, but will be doing things as a lawyer would (filing etc)? Latin phrase..
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 11, 2022

The Latin phrase "pro se" is probably the term you're looking for.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: How do I go about termination of rights for my 2 sons father
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 5, 2022

Something this serious should not be done without representation and as such, I recommend that the first thing you do is consult with a few family law attorneys to discuss this and then decide how to best proceed.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for North Dakota on
Q: If I did not give consent for the police to search my vehicle but my passenger did is that legal
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on May 2, 2022

Here's the better question: is that the only basis the police had for the search? Even if it was an illegal search, illegality will not be found just because you want it to be found. Instead, you will need to compose, file, and argue a successful motion - which is difficult for any... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for North Dakota on
Q: Should I plead guilty for minor in possession of alcohol? Do MIC convictions go away?
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on May 2, 2022

You should likely try to negotiate something called a deferred imposition of sentence if at all possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: I want to apply for a US passport. I am 17, but turn 18 in 2 months, do I need parental consent to apply?

I also want to know if a Learner's Permit is accepted as ID instead of a Driver's License when applying for passport.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 30, 2022

Yes, you need parental consent until your 18th birthday. But at that time a learner's permit will probably be an acceptable form of identification.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: I was issued a summons on April 21, 2022 to appear in court on May 17,2020. Is this summons legally binding?
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Apr 29, 2022

With a summons, if you do not appear for court on the designated day, then you run the risk of there being a default judgment entered against you.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: The owner of a marketing company I hired called me a Jezebel publicly in an email to 8 men. Legally what can I do?

The marketing company did not deliver of services we paid for. Instead of staying on topic, he started insulting me to others and publically like Jezebel, a Feminist terrorist. Mind you I've only interacted 4 times with him over the year. The owner has almost entirely worked with my male... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 28, 2022

You might be able to sue for defamation, but keep in mind that you would have to be able to prove damages. Florida Statute 836.04 is interesting; I doubt that any prosecutions based on it are made pursuant to it, in this day and age.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: I don't have a card to pay the $5. It's that the only way to take to someone. It's really sad what this world has come 2

I don't have a car to pay the $5 so is that the only way to get a response because it's really sad that this world has come to making a profit off of somebody else's misfortunate it's really terrible I just needed some help with my Dad's passing away it's already hard... Read more »

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 27, 2022

Yes, you definitely should edit this post if you want someone to respond.

Apparently, you need to pay someone $5, for some reason, but you don't have a car (or perhaps a card). Do you have an envelope and a postage stamp? A check or money order would also be a good idea instead of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Tennessee on
Q: Is touching somebody while angry or mad considered assault?

I've seen many cases of someone getting arrested just for yelling or screaming and it was classified as domestic assault. I've also been arrested at a younger age for domestic violence and I barely even touch somebody with the tip of my finger. So I'm wondering if somebody touches me... Read more »

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Apr 20, 2022

Assault in Tennessee includes placing one in fear of imminent danger or physical contact.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: What could be the outcome of first offense strangulation domestic battery simple and resisting an officer charge?

I put a missing person out for my son and when he was located the investigator said he has to turn him over to sheriff's office for a warrant that wasn't in the system from almost a year ago. Altercation with his dad but dad didn't press charges. Now is in jail with no court or... Read more »

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 19, 2022

Not enough information is provided here, however the charge can be probated, it is is punishable with incarceration and as such, I would recommend that the defendant hire a criminal defense lawyer to begin preparing a defense of the matter in hope of achieving the best outcome.

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