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Kansas Questions & Answers
Q: If an individual admits he backed into your vehicle, can his insurance company decide not to fix your car?
Adam Studnicki's answer
Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Q: Can an insurance company decide not to fully pay to fix an individual's vehicle if their client admits he was at fault?
Adam Studnicki's answer
Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Q: In a wrongful death litigation for the wrongful death of my husband. Is my criminal background admissible
Adam Studnicki's answer
The admissibility of evidence is fact-specific. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and...
The admissibility of evidence is fact-specific. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and...
Q: If I am a U.S. Citizen and I marry an illegal from Nicaragua does he have to go back there before he can have his papers
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
It depends on how he entered the country. There are ways to do it where he does not have to leave the country. It all depends on the attorney. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only...
It depends on how he entered the country. There are ways to do it where he does not have to leave the country. It all depends on the attorney. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only...
Q: How do I get standing to file Motion to Dismiss on my elderly mothers foreclosure onhome? I reside with her as caregiver
Adam Studnicki's answer
Maybe there are some low income or pro bono law assistance groups in your area.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Maybe there are some low income or pro bono law assistance groups in your area.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal...
Q: I was injured while unemployed i now have no income what can i do
Jason Alexander Richman's answer
There are a number of possibilities depending on your specific circumstances including: disability benefits (through insurance or a state public benefit), Social Security, or various forms of public assistance (welfare). You will need to discus this all with someone from social services in the County where you live.
There are a number of possibilities depending on your specific circumstances including: disability benefits (through insurance or a state public benefit), Social Security, or various forms of public assistance (welfare). You will need to discus this all with someone from social services in the County where you live.
Q: Left on a green car enters the intersection at the time the light turns red and hits me. Clearly hits me on red who bad.
Adam Studnicki's answer
In many states, the officer's opinion on fault isn't relevant in a civil injury lawsuit. A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to...
In many states, the officer's opinion on fault isn't relevant in a civil injury lawsuit. A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to...
Q: Iam filing a transfer on death deed today August 14, 2015. But if I die the next day Will it be Effective?
Jules Mark Doty's answer
Yes, as long as it is filed before the death of the person making the deed it will be effective. See K.S.A. 59-3502
Yes, as long as it is filed before the death of the person making the deed it will be effective. See K.S.A. 59-3502
Q: Can I sue someone who wrecked my car
Adam Studnicki's answer
Yes, but better to talk to a lawyer first.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with your specific...
Yes, but better to talk to a lawyer first.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with your specific...
Q: Sue youngwilliams child supp. Serv. Atty for giving my gross pay to exwife illegally. Atty was fired, but $500000 dam.
Adam Studnicki's answer
It's hard to follow your question. Sit down with a local lawyer who handles legal malpractice cases.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local...
It's hard to follow your question. Sit down with a local lawyer who handles legal malpractice cases.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local...
Q: My car was hit in a rental car parking lot while I was renting a car from the rental company.
Adam Studnicki's answer
It is generally hard to disclaim negligence, but you'd have to prove negligence.Check with a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a...
It is generally hard to disclaim negligence, but you'd have to prove negligence.Check with a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a...
Q: If you are in a common-law marriage doees it have to be stated on a legal document in state of Kansas
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
What sort of legal document, and for what purpose?
"Kansas
Under Kansas Statute 23-2502, both parties to a common-law marriage must be 18 years old. The three requirements that must coexist to establish a common-law marriage in Kansas are: (1) capacity to marry; (2) a present marriage agreement; and (3) a holding out of each other as husband and wife to the public. ..."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common-law_marriage_in_the_United_States#Kansas
You should ask...
What sort of legal document, and for what purpose?
"Kansas
Under Kansas Statute 23-2502, both parties to a common-law marriage must be 18 years old. The three requirements that must coexist to establish a common-law marriage in Kansas are: (1) capacity to marry; (2) a present marriage agreement; and (3) a holding out of each other as husband and wife to the public. ..."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common-law_marriage_in_the_United_States#Kansas
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Q: What year did Kansas first begin using Guardian ad Litems?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Why do you ask this question, and what will an answer get you? You can probably search the legislative history of the specific statute.
Why do you ask this question, and what will an answer get you? You can probably search the legislative history of the specific statute.
Q: What is the McMillan law or act?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You have not given enough information about this to get a meaningful answer. I did a few internet searches, and could not find an answer.
You have not given enough information about this to get a meaningful answer. I did a few internet searches, and could not find an answer.
Q: hand cuffed placed in police car escaped before placed in jail
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You have not given enough facts for even a guess. What were you arrested for? See if the clerk still has the records of what was charged and what the disposition was.
You have not given enough facts for even a guess. What were you arrested for? See if the clerk still has the records of what was charged and what the disposition was.
Q: Can a previously non-extraditable bench warrant, suddenly become extraditable.
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Perhaps. What are the facts? What you wrote is not very helpful and confusing.
Perhaps. What are the facts? What you wrote is not very helpful and confusing.
Q: What is the K.S.A number for poss. of paraphernalia with intent to distribute
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Number? Do you mean the statute? You may well be able to look it up here at Justia.
Number? Do you mean the statute? You may well be able to look it up here at Justia.
Q: My fiance and I bought a home together, we just separated. What money is she entitled to? I made the whole down paymen
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
She can probably hire a lawyer to bring a partition action. That basically means that yes, a judge can force you to sell the property and divide the proceeds according to the law in Kansas. How much has the property increased in value since you purchased it? Perhaps you should offer her one half of the increase in value since the purchase. The best thing to do is go see a lawyer about these things. Often times, people will settle for far less than what they are entitled to if the case goes to...
She can probably hire a lawyer to bring a partition action. That basically means that yes, a judge can force you to sell the property and divide the proceeds according to the law in Kansas. How much has the property increased in value since you purchased it? Perhaps you should offer her one half of the increase in value since the purchase. The best thing to do is go see a lawyer about these things. Often times, people will settle for far less than what they are entitled to if the case goes to...
Q: what is kar 20-2-8
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You have to give at least some basic information with a question. You can look this up by doing an internet search most likely,
You have to give at least some basic information with a question. You can look this up by doing an internet search most likely,
Q: if my child is not legitimized I still have my mother rights and he is in state custody can I take him out of the state?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You should have a full discussion with a local family lawyer before you do anything.
You should have a full discussion with a local family lawyer before you do anything.
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