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  • What is ambient or stealth abuse?
    This is a very tricky tactic used by an abusive person to make you crazy. Since ambient abuse can not sometimes be visible the...
  • How do you find out the legal requirements affecting your business?
    To operate a business legally one needs to meet all the laws for operating a business in your country and local community. In the...
  • What is a Used Car Buyers Guide?
    The Federal Trade Commission's Used Car Rule requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide in every used car they offer for sale. This...
  • Where can you find the laws relating to repossessions and liens in Texas?
    41.024 - Sale of Excess. An officer holding an execution sale of property of a judgment debtor whose homestead had been...
  • If you have painted the neighbor's side of a wood fence can the neighbor make you replace it with a new wood fence?
    Does the fence belong to the neighbor? Probably not or why would you paint the side of the fence that is in the neighbors yard?...
  • Can you be married but not legally married?
    United States No. Marriage is a legal arrangement under civil law. That means marriage in the United States is restricted and...
  • Is it legal to have your own health insurance through your employer as well as being on your spouse's employer's health insurance plan?
    Yes, but check into them carefully first. Both me & my husband both have insurance coverage on us and our kids. I did not...
  • Can an attorney to whom you owe money use a lawsuit judgment to place a lien on your property?
    He has to get a judgment like anyone else. Someone else's judgment doesn't give him a right to collect. Answer I hate to break...
  • Can you be prosecuted for a returned check if you did not authorize the person to make it out for the amount that he did?
    Your question refers to an instance when you write a check and include all information except the amount. When you leave the...
  • Can homeowner's insurance help if you were held hostage in a home?
    Home Hostage Situations No, Home owners Insurance would not be able to help you in a hostage situation. You should contact your...
  • Would you be responsible for damage to your friend's professional sound equipment while you were transporting it to a job for him?
    I am gonna add that it depends to what degree you were negligent. If you did not get paid for doing this, the threshold of...
  • If you add your husband's name to your car will that affect the outcome if you are sued?
    An absolute answer depends on your state law. Generally, the person/company suing you has no legal interest in your car until...
  • Can your father file a lien against your personal property if the only proof he has of a loan are Western Union wire transfers?
    In order for a lien to be put against your personal property he must first take legal action. Although the Western Union is good...
  • Is it illegal to put a link to a different website from your website without their express permission?
    I'm no lawyer, but I highly doubt that this is illegal. In fact, almost any webmaster loves it when people link to their...
  • What laws apply to citizens who have their picture taken and published in a magazine with false information?
    Freedom of the Press applies to almost any coverage by the media. The person who was falsely accused/maligned in some sense, can...
  • Is it legal to download TV shows music applications etc from Suprnova.org?
    Not even a little bit, assuming the software, music, and TV shows are covered by copyright law (which they almost certainly are)....
  • How can you acquire a 25 x 100 lot if there is 20 years of property tax owed on it and no heirs can be found?
    I dont' know how it is in all localities, but here it is a __ step process. The county or state treasurer must declare the...
  • Is workmens comp responsible for the 20 percent your insurance does not pay on doctors bills and prescriptions?
    If you are talking about the med you get for workers comp pain they do pay the 100% (do not use your ins.)... (doctors visits as...
  • Do you have the right to refuse a drug screening by a DFACS worker?
    Not if it is court ordered or is in someway connected to any type of court proceedings. In which case the person would be in...
  • Should you get a release from the parents when their children play in your pool?
    It can't hurt, but whether it will stand up in court or not is anybody's guess. It depends on the law in your state. In many...
  • What are the three levels of the US federal court system?
    LEVELS The three levels are: Trial level Appellate level Supreme Court Trial level includes many types of courts, such as the...
  • What accounting standards are used in Fiji?
    The accounting standards used in Fiji are the International Accounting Standards, but are harmonized in various ways to be able...
  • With the marriage of a citizen to an illegal alien what is the hardship the person would endure to waive the 10-year-bar?
    AnswerI would love to know myself. I am in a similar situation. I have spoken to an attorney. I will tell you my situation and...
  • How would the parents of a worker who was shot and killed by an ex-employee while performing his duty at work start a claim?
    There are different claims that can be filed by the parents of a worker who was shot and killed by an ex-employee while at work....
  • Is the co-signer and co-buyer the same thing on a bank application?
    Co-buyer = Name is on the title and has rights to the property. The lender will PROBABLY insist that this person also sign the...
  • Can a landlord who sent you a termination notice in May make you pay lease payments until the end of November if you vacate the apartment in September?
    If the lease/rental agreement you signed continued into the month of November, then yes you have to pay the charges. TIMING...
  • What can you do if your husband's ex-wife and her mother have been causing problems and making harassing phone calls?
    The SIMPLE thing to do is to change your phone # Get caller ID Use an answering machine Do you have child visitation to...
  • How do you get a judicare card?
    Judicare is a program that is offered by some states. It provides access for free or reduced expense legal representation for...
  • If the court system says you are innocent until proven guilty why is a not guilty verdict the same as innocent?
    It is as is said "in the eye of the beholder." Depending upon the circumstances a "not guilty" verdict could mean that there...
  • Can a landlord tow your vehicle for having a flat tire?
    == If you got Flat tire like maybe last night next day you planning to change the tire and go to tire shop. Landlord can't not...
  • How long is a court warrant valid in Arizona?
    A warrant ordered by the court is in effect until the court rescinds it. Or the person is brought to trial or a hearing and the...
  • Is it possible to put a lien on a vehicle if you gave the person a good faith 2500 loan for a down payment but were never repaid?
    yes you can. you need to take them to court ad provide the court some kind of proof of your good faith loan, cancelled check for...
  • If a seller failed to tell you that a car has a salvaged title do you have any legal consumer rights in California?
    negligence and incompetence act. how much did you spend on it? see if you can take it to small claims court. did you have a...
  • What is the leader or chief official of the US Supreme Court called?
    The official title is Chief Justice of the United States, but most people refer to the position as Chief Justice of the Supreme...
  • Can a public high school ban a certain brand of clothing because they think it is gang related?
    They are doing it all the time. Los Angeles had Gang Injunctions, prohibiting Gang members just from hanging out with each...
  • Do medical records qualify as consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and is there legal precedent stating such?
    This information can be located @ www.ftc.gov, there you will be able to search your information regarding the medical records.
  • Is it legal to add freon to a leaking air conditioner?
    It's less a question of legality than whether it is prudent. Due to current regulations, air conditioning systems can only be...
  • What gas law applies to aerosol cans being stored in a cool place?
    Don't really know if this is what your asking but P1/T1= P2/T2 should show how the pressure varies with temperature (V is left...
  • Is a man required to continue to provide medical insurance to his wife after they have been separated for 2 years?
    It depends on the divorce agreement. If they have filed for divorce and it is pending, this has probably been addressed in a...
  • How do you go about getting a court-ordered DNA test in North Carolina?
    Contact the clerk of Family Court. The clerk will give you the necessary information for forms, filing procedures and fees.
  • Who wrote the First Amendment to the US Constitution?
    Author of the First Amendment No single person wrote the amendment. The Bill of Rights was developed by the first congress in...
  • Is it legal for someone or an attorney to hold another persons mail as proof of residence in a small claim dispute?
    As far as the mail is concerned - it is covered by US Statute and it is illegal for anyone to take anyone's mail out of the...
  • Is MPB today legal?
    Absolutely. The difference between a business and a scam is a business has a product or service. MPB Today sells groceries and...
  • Can you install an inground pool near or over a septic field?
    AnswerNot over, but near. Some municipalities have specific bylaws dictating how close you can place your pool to your septic...
  • Do many attorneys take pay-offs?
    The question not being more specific makes it a little difficult to answer. Nevertheless, if it is referring to attorneys taking...
  • What does it mean when they ask you if you want to hold your escrow or roll it over?
    This may apply to escrow accounts for taxes. When a new home owner initially purchases a house the lender may require that an...
  • Why do rules protecting the watershed need to be enforced?
    There are watershed rules for two very different kinds of watershed -- the literal area that water drains from, and a more...
  • How far can a gym move their memberships?
    That would depend on the consumer laws of the state.
  • What is the term of office for US federal judges?
    According to the Constitution, Article III federal judges hold office "during good behavior." That means that as long as they are...
  • What should you do if you suspect an item you won in an eBay auction may be a counterfeit of a brand name item?
    First, ask the seller directly whether or not the item is fake. You will have a recorded answer via email. Check the seller's...
  • Is it legal to marry your first cousin in Michigan?
    No. Marriage between first cousins is prohibited in Michigan. See link provided below for a complete state listing. Notes from...
  • Is it legal to rent a house infested with black mold and can the renter break the lease because it is causing health problems?
    Answerin my past experience.. i had a similar situation so i contacted a lawyer and was told what i needed to do was send a...
  • Is Kazaa legal?
    Kazaa is actually a legal program but because of the way it's used, its developing company and several users have already been...
  • Can you carry a pillion on an on road quad bike?
    most states now are requiring that you be of age to have a vehicle operators license There are some ATV's (quad's) that are...
  • Is it illegal to take in a 16-year-old runaway who needs help?
    It could be, unless the parents are notified and permission is given for the minor to reside at the person's home. If there is a...
  • Are student dress codes a violation of civil rights?
    The First Amendment only protects free speech. Expressions which don't convey a specific message are not protected. That...
  • What is Oregon's legal status on how to emancipate yourself?
    It depends upon the laws of the state in which the minor lives. Most states do not have an emancipation status, therefore cases...
  • What are the advantages of being salaried and exempt versus non-exempt?
    For the worker, being salaried and exempt means you're not entitled to demand the minimum wage, overtime pay rates and schedules,...
  • What is a UCC-1 agreement?
    UCC-1 stands for Uniform Commercial Code Form 1. It is not an agreement. It is just notice to the world that one person claims...
  • What is the penalty for public urination in GA?
    According to Title 16, Chapter 6 O.C.G.A § 16-6-8 (2009) this is prosecuted as Public Indecency, it is a sexual offense, and the...
  • If you marry an illegal alien what will it take to make her a citizen?
    If she entered the US illegaly (snuck in) she will not be able to become legal without leaving. Once she leaves the 10 year bar...
  • What happens if an illegal alien marries a legal resident or legal immigrant?
    The illegal can get a green card after marriage. If they came into the country legally, and just over stayed there visit they can...
  • Is it legal to privately sell a car registered in FL in another state and would the buyer have to pay FL taxes or in their state?
    Yes it is legal. You can sell the car in any state. The taxes will be paid in the state that the buyer registers the car in.
  • Is there a labor law that limits doubling of workload on employees instead of hiring more employees in a school district?
    1 Have you checked with your Union? Answer 2 Check out this link to the DOL on overtime.... http://www.dol.gov/elaws/overtime.htm...
  • Is a condo unit holder legally allowed to request documents regarding water damage in the building especially when one's own unit is involved?
    If they are needed for a valid purpose such as insurance claims, the person could ask for them to be voluntarily presented. If ...
  • Why have a competency hearing?
    Competency hearings are used to determine if the person is capable of taking care of their own needs. This includes daily living...
  • What is the legal role of a parent?
    Legally it can be defined as being responsible for the financial and physical, educational needs of children,until the age of...
  • How many US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts are there and how many judges for each Circuit and total?
    General Information The United States has many Courts of Appeal. Some are general jurisdiction courts; others deal with special...
  • What type of lawyer do you need if money loaned to a sole proprietor was stolen prior to incorporation and lenders are alleging fraud and want to sue?
    lawyers that specialize in business law, some are called civil lawyers. look in your phone book and see the different ads on...
  • If a landlord filed an eviction then dropped it before the court date is it still on the renter's record?
    No.
  • If a UK citizen marries a US citizen while vacationing in the US what is required for them to both live and work in the UK?
    You will need a visa for your spouse to live and work on the UK This link will get you...
  • If a court order was issued but your attorney is not following through on it what do you do now?
    Call and ask him for a progress report on your case. If you do not get a good response contact your local bar association for...
  • What criteria is used to determine what cases the US Supreme Court will hear under appellate jurisdiction?
    US Supreme Court cases typically involve complex questions of constitutional or federal law. Most of the appellate cases...
  • How do you collect a judgment by an out of state court in Maine?
    Call process servers, private investigations companies, and collection agencies - you will find help from that group; information...
  • Where can a person that has a felony find an apartment?
    AnswerPeople renting out less desirable homes usually don't ask so many questions of prospective tennants, so you'll probably...
  • Is certified mail confidential information?
    Not always. It can be though.
  • Can you contest a small claims judgment against you if you were never served the court paperwork?
    Possibly, it depends on the circumstances. The claimant or their agents would have to show that they have made every effort to...
  • Does every company have to have workman's comp coverage for its employees?
    If state law requires it. Some states do not have laws requiring businesses to have such coverage. Other states have limitations...
  • Does your parent have the right to postpone your receiving your other deceased parent's life insurance from the age of 18 to the age of 21 if they wanted to?
    It depends on what the deceased parent has put in their Will. If they said that the surviving parent takes care of any monies or...
  • If a Massachusetts state trooper hands the citation envelope to someone but the citation is not with it can this ticket be dismissed?
    It is highly unlikely. It is just your word that you did not receive the citation. How is the court to know that you did not just...
  • If your landlord has put the house you are leasing on the market are you still legally bound to your lease?
    In Texas, Yes. However, the lease agreement has to have a provision that states the house can be sold while you are leasing it,...
  • Can the husband buy the wife's share of the family home then rent it to the wife?
    He could, as long it was not seen as an attempt to keep property from creditors. If any legal action was imminent/pending against...
  • Are there any laws in Michigan against shooting in your own backyard?
    AnswerOf course.In addition to the state regulations about hunting and firearms possession, most communities have regulations...
  • What is another word for law that starts with c?
    Another word for LAW that starts with C is known as a CODE. What all the so-called "LAWS" are these days are merely just Codes,...
  • How do you adopt your wife's 13-year-old daughter if her father has never seen her and does not pay any child support and the only thing that connects her to him is his name on the birth certificate?
    My longtime friend married a woman who had a son whose father also never knew them, didn't pay support, etc... He adopted the...
  • Is there a law on casino money won?
    Yes, lots of 'em. Each state has their own sets of laws and federally, you are supposed to claim your winnings, but that's pretty...
  • How do you stop receiving old tenant's mail?
    My method was to write, "Return to sender: not at this address" on the mail, and put it back in the mailbox for the mail carrier...
  • Can you be arrested after being fired by a company for theft?
    Yes you can. It was done at the Mc Donald's I worked at in Florida. Usually you sign a statement when hired in stating you...
  • List the major types of criminological research?
    1 Comparative and Historical Research,2 Biographies ,3 Pattern of Crime Research,4 Cohort of Study5 Surveys6 Observations7...
  • What are the Pennsylvania knife carrying laws?
    Pennsylvania - Pa. C.S.A. 18.908. Prohibited offensive weapons. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the...
  • Why do some lawyers have a PC after their name?
    Professional Corporation.
  • Is jamendo safe?
    No, Jamendo is very, very, very unsafe.
  • Is it illegal to carry someones id?
    It is not illegal to be in possession of someone else's ID. It is illegal to try and use it as your own. And if you do not have a...
  • Can a person practice being a lawyer and a judge at the same time?
    Sometimes. If a person is a part time judge, such as in a city court, they frequently only serve as a judge on a few occasions...
  • What is a certified letter?
    A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office...
  • Who or what is the head of the Judicial Branch of the US government?
    The Supreme Court of the United States, as an institution, is head of the Judicial branch of government. The Chief Justice of the...
  • Are there special labor law requirements or exemptions for a 14 year old homeschooler looking for a job in California?
    You must be 16 to get a job in California. For more child labor laws in California, visit www.stateandfederalposter.com They...
  • What jurisdiction does the US Supreme Court and federal court system have?
    The Supreme Court and the federal courts have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases involving: cases arising under the...