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Maine Questions & Answers
Q: I am 16 years old on a f1 visa ,would I be able to obtain a social security number to work in the summers ?
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers' answer
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There are questions and answers similar to your situation on our website. You can locate them at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck.
Q: I own a home that my son lives in. I insure the home. Am I liable for injury that occurs to a guest at the house?
Adam Studnicki's answer
Anyone can sue for anything but that doesn't necessarily means it's a good lawsuit. Best to have a good homeowner's insurance policy.
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...
Anyone can sue for anything but that doesn't necessarily means it's a good lawsuit. Best to have a good homeowner's insurance policy.
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...
Q: How can I acquire an abandoned parcel of land next to my home that has no record of ownership or taxes being paid?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I don't know what "documents verifying non ownership" would be, other than a statement by them that they don't think they own it.
You need to do a title search to figure out who has record title. If it is landlocked, chances are that one or more of the adjoining properties, and this piece, were owned by the same owner. So trace back the chain of title of those adjoining properties to find a deed which may have mistakenly left this piece out.
Or, if it is sold for non-payment...
I don't know what "documents verifying non ownership" would be, other than a statement by them that they don't think they own it.
You need to do a title search to figure out who has record title. If it is landlocked, chances are that one or more of the adjoining properties, and this piece, were owned by the same owner. So trace back the chain of title of those adjoining properties to find a deed which may have mistakenly left this piece out.
Or, if it is sold for non-payment...
Q: My mom deeded her house to me in 1996, she passed away in 2007. Can my siblings sue me for a share of the house now?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Probably not, but we do not know all of the facts that we need to know to be able to answer solidly.
Probably not, but we do not know all of the facts that we need to know to be able to answer solidly.
Q: What ruling I'd considered a felony?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
What are the facts here? Generally, a felony is a crime for which a person can go to prison for more than one year.
What are the facts here? Generally, a felony is a crime for which a person can go to prison for more than one year.
Q: Can you appeal a protection order if you missed the court date?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
If you justifiably missed a court date because of an accident, for instance, you would want to move for a rehearing. If not, your chances of an appeal are very slim.
If you justifiably missed a court date because of an accident, for instance, you would want to move for a rehearing. If not, your chances of an appeal are very slim.
Q: I was in a chapter 13 bankruptcy from 2009 to save my house but ended up surrendering my house due to illness and cuttin
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.
Q: Will probation be revoked for a new criminal trespass charge?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Hire a private criminal defense attorney for the son. It seems to me from what you have written that he should not have been charged because he was there with permission from the cousin.
Hire a private criminal defense attorney for the son. It seems to me from what you have written that he should not have been charged because he was there with permission from the cousin.
Q: Section 20 trial by jury of Maine's constitution. Can a person be forced into arbitration and made to pay for it?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You have not given enough facts here. I suspect that there is a contract involved, but you said nothing about that.
You have not given enough facts here. I suspect that there is a contract involved, but you said nothing about that.
Q: is it legal to have a labor and safety inspector to call you from their home?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
How do you know that she called from her home? I doubt that there is any law against doing that.
I'm guessing you suspect that this "inspector" to is not what she said she is, and really just a friend of your ex employee. Call back to the agency and ask to talk to the person who called you. if she is actually a real inspector with that agency, ask that she make the request in writing and that she cite the law requiring you to comply.
How do you know that she called from her home? I doubt that there is any law against doing that.
I'm guessing you suspect that this "inspector" to is not what she said she is, and really just a friend of your ex employee. Call back to the agency and ask to talk to the person who called you. if she is actually a real inspector with that agency, ask that she make the request in writing and that she cite the law requiring you to comply.
Q: Can my husband withhold money from the children and I while we are living in different states? He is in the Army.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Talk to the commanding officer to verify that your husband was accurate when he related what the C.O. said. Assuming this is true, you don't appear to have much choice but to sue your husband for separation or divorce, including child support and perhaps alimony.
Talk to the commanding officer to verify that your husband was accurate when he related what the C.O. said. Assuming this is true, you don't appear to have much choice but to sue your husband for separation or divorce, including child support and perhaps alimony.
Q: Who can help with a David shopping while Black/non-white vs Goliath Big Box efforts that resulted in discrimination?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Get an attorney for this? Conduct discovery process with the usual types of discovery matters, request the entire personel file of the security guard, interrogatories, perhaps requests for admissions if available in your state, depositions of key figures who have personal knowledge about the incident. Shoot, there is a heck of a lot of work in a lawsuit, any civil litigation. It takes years to get a case into a posture for trial. But by doing it yourself, you are probably going to be dealing...
Get an attorney for this? Conduct discovery process with the usual types of discovery matters, request the entire personel file of the security guard, interrogatories, perhaps requests for admissions if available in your state, depositions of key figures who have personal knowledge about the incident. Shoot, there is a heck of a lot of work in a lawsuit, any civil litigation. It takes years to get a case into a posture for trial. But by doing it yourself, you are probably going to be dealing...
Q: i have been living with my father since 2005. He died earlier this year. Do I have any rights to continue living there?
Adam Studnicki's answer
The will should be reviewed to help answer this. The will or your State's law will determine who gets the house. Separate from that, additional details can be negotiated. Talk to a local probate lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem...
The will should be reviewed to help answer this. The will or your State's law will determine who gets the house. Separate from that, additional details can be negotiated. Talk to a local probate lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem...
Q: is there a statue of limitation that a lawsuit against a drug company can be done?
Adam Studnicki's answer
All civil claims have deadlines (statutes of limitation). Talk to an injury lawyer ASAP about your situation.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. 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...
All civil claims have deadlines (statutes of limitation). Talk to an injury lawyer ASAP about your situation.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. 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...
Q: Are there any legal actions I can take?
Adam Studnicki's answer
I don't practice in Maine, but that sounds fishy. Talk to a Maine real estate lawyer about your rights and options. A strong letter from your lawyer may help. Depending on Maine laws, you may have a civil claim against her for damaging your property. There may also be criminal implications.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and...
I don't practice in Maine, but that sounds fishy. Talk to a Maine real estate lawyer about your rights and options. A strong letter from your lawyer may help. Depending on Maine laws, you may have a civil claim against her for damaging your property. There may also be criminal implications.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and...
Q: Can a father sell his property before his death to his children legally? Or could the children loose it after the death
Adam Studnicki's answer
Best to talk to an estate planning lawyer, who can look at the big picture and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. 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...
Best to talk to an estate planning lawyer, who can look at the big picture and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. 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: I added a garage to a house I was living in with intentions to buy. The owner has gone back on his word to reimburse
Charles Snyderman's answer
You might be able to recover on the theory of unjust enrichment, but you should definitely consult with an attorney to discuss further.
You might be able to recover on the theory of unjust enrichment, but you should definitely consult with an attorney to discuss further.
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