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Montana Questions & Answers
Q: If someone broke into my storage unit and took my belongings can I file a Civil Suite?
Yes, you can. Problem is collecting, as people in jail often do not have money to pay judgments from the court.
Q: Who is the authorized person for a Coverdell ESA?
It probably depends upon how the account was set up. You should try writing the company and providing the information.
Q: We got a legal divorce six years ago that was simply a financial move, but we stayed together.
You are better off to work it out in mediation. The court might order a sale if the property cannot be divided. At least in mediation, you know what you will get.
Q: Can you assault someone if they haze you?.
Not a good idea.
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 situation at your earliest...
Q: Does a person have to attend sentencing after being convicted of a del murder crime
Yes, the defendant who has been convicted must be present for sentencing.
Q: In federal Court if the Chief Judge of the Circuit takes a year, approximately, to respond to a judicial complaint
You have already started the ball rolling, and that was done about 5 years ago, right?
Q: When a person is supposed to be on antipsychotic medications and isn't taking them but is instead using illegal drugs
No. Not in my opinion. But then I know only what you have written here and that is not much.
Q: I am residing in montana. A police officer tried to serve me a subpoena over facebook...
Service of process must be done in person, not on facebook. You will have to see a local attorney about the other matters you raised, as well as this one.
Q: Can a change to commercial zoning laws be retroactive & close a business that is already operating legally? state of MT
No. The owner of the business has the right to continue the non-conforming use, but that use cannot be expanded or changed.
Q: How long does it generally take for an appealed case to be heard by the 9th circuit?
Go to their website and look at the dates of the cases that have recently been decided, to get an idea of how long it might take.
Q: I want to know if its illegal for an employer to make me work on my wedding day?
I do not think that you can say that it is illegal to make you work on your wedding day. It probably is not illegal.
Q: Do I have less rights to my children if I gave them their father - boyfriend - his last name?
Whether or not they have his surname has very little, if anything to do with what parental rights you have. The fact that you have MS may have some bearing, but not very much, probably.
Q: If the parenting plan has been vacated, then the custodial parent wants to reinstate the original plan, can he?
You have to follow the court order. Get an attorney on your side swiftly.
Q: What is the employees liability when then company that the employee works for is listed in a civil suit?
There are not enough facts given here for any sort of answer. Go see a local attorney about this.
Q: How do I search case law as a pro se litigant for a case involving breach of contract, conspiracy to breach?
Get to a law library to do lega research. There are probably pretty good law libraries in Missoula and Helena. See if there is one closer to you.
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