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Alaska Questions & Answers
Q: A mother(i believe)fled the state of Alaska to Ohio to avoid having a father on the birth certificate.Do I have options?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Yes, you certainly have options: you can sue the mother for custody or visitation. Assuming that the child was born in Ohio, you would have to sue in Ohio, pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (which is the law in both pertinent states).
Yes, you certainly have options: you can sue the mother for custody or visitation. Assuming that the child was born in Ohio, you would have to sue in Ohio, pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (which is the law in both pertinent states).
Q: If you have settled a case against a state for personal injury, but years down the road the injury becomes more
Adam Studnicki's answer
Usually the release is broad enough to prevent this, but ask a local lawyer to review and 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 consult with a local...
Usually the release is broad enough to prevent this, but ask a local lawyer to review and 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 consult with a local...
Q: Retiring in August 2015. Spouse and I have agreed to go our seperate ways. Divorce vs. Anullment.
Peggy Roston's answer
If you and your spouse had a child during marriage, then you have a couple of options. The first is to file a joint petition for dissolution. The second option is to file an uncontested divorce case. You can find the forms on-line at http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcforms.htm.
If you and your spouse had a child during marriage, then you have a couple of options. The first is to file a joint petition for dissolution. The second option is to file an uncontested divorce case. You can find the forms on-line at http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcforms.htm.
Q: Can I file for an Alienation of Affection lawsuit in Alaska?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You can file anything, but you are extremely unlikely to prevail on such a lawsuit.
You can file anything, but you are extremely unlikely to prevail on such a lawsuit.
Q: Is it legal to charge a lessee sales tax on their lease amount and property tax?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Whether property rental payments are subject to sales tax depends on the terms of the sales tax ordinance. They weren't when I litigated borough sales tax issues a number of years ago. Which municipality is this?
Whether you should have been paying property tax, as well as sales tax, depends on the terms of your lease.
Whether property rental payments are subject to sales tax depends on the terms of the sales tax ordinance. They weren't when I litigated borough sales tax issues a number of years ago. Which municipality is this?
Whether you should have been paying property tax, as well as sales tax, depends on the terms of your lease.
Q: Can I be a substance abuse councilor in the state of Alaska with a past(25 years ago) felony record?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Perhaps. The way to find out is to review the exclusions for licensure.
Perhaps. The way to find out is to review the exclusions for licensure.
Q: Chance of successful Green Card application after prolonged visa lapse.
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
If the spouse's income was not enough you could have found a co sponsor who would have been willing to sponsor you. This is very common so contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible to help you with this. All the best.
Shan D Potts,
(323)-803 7147
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer...
If the spouse's income was not enough you could have found a co sponsor who would have been willing to sponsor you. This is very common so contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible to help you with this. All the best.
Shan D Potts,
(323)-803 7147
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer...
Q: Motor Coach V. Chicago 169 NE 22 andMaranda V. Arizona 384 US 436, 491. Do these cases rule that it is a right to drive
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
I would have to read the first one mentioned in order to say what the ruling is. But it certainly would not be that there is a right to drive, that is a privilege.
I would have to read the first one mentioned in order to say what the ruling is. But it certainly would not be that there is a right to drive, that is a privilege.
Q: Would my mom be able to adopt my baby without any trouble from the baby's dad. Because he left after I told him.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
For a child to be adopted in Alaska (as well as in most other states), you have to make reasonable efforts to give him notice of the adoption proceeding. Since you know who he is, your mother would have to serve him with process. This doesn't mean that he can successfully object, but he has to be given notice.
For a child to be adopted in Alaska (as well as in most other states), you have to make reasonable efforts to give him notice of the adoption proceeding. Since you know who he is, your mother would have to serve him with process. This doesn't mean that he can successfully object, but he has to be given notice.
Q: If a 21 and14 year old is in a relationship and both consent to having sex is that okay?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
No. Do an internet search for age of consent in Alaska, and start reading the results to learn more.
No. Do an internet search for age of consent in Alaska, and start reading the results to learn more.
Q: I have a question about the legality of workers compensation denying to pay for a surgery after it has been approved.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Did the WC insurance carrier explain why they won't pay for the second surgery? It could be one of several reasons.
I might be able to help your family member. If he wishes, have him contact me.
Did the WC insurance carrier explain why they won't pay for the second surgery? It could be one of several reasons.
I might be able to help your family member. If he wishes, have him contact me.
Q: Do I have grounds to appeal
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Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Perhaps speaking with his coach will help. Have you read all there is to read about the school policies regarding these matters?
Perhaps speaking with his coach will help. Have you read all there is to read about the school policies regarding these matters?
Q: My wife is an US Citizen and a business owner. She wants a friend, a Korean national, to come and work for her business.
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
It is possible however nobody can tell you what visa without knowing the details of her job and her intended length of stay. And yes, it is best and easy if done by an experienced immigration attorney. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation...
It is possible however nobody can tell you what visa without knowing the details of her job and her intended length of stay. And yes, it is best and easy if done by an experienced immigration attorney. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation...
Q: What are the legal requirements to prospect for gold on state-owned land in alaska?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Since this is an Land Use and Zoning question, I will answer that part of the question first. If the land is in the unorganized borough, there are no zoning-related requirements, because the UOB has no zoning. If, however, it is an organized borough, the requirements would depend on the borough zoning code and the code of whatever municipality may be contained within that borough.
Essentially, any other requirements would depend upon the terms of the lease from the state or (of there...
Since this is an Land Use and Zoning question, I will answer that part of the question first. If the land is in the unorganized borough, there are no zoning-related requirements, because the UOB has no zoning. If, however, it is an organized borough, the requirements would depend on the borough zoning code and the code of whatever municipality may be contained within that borough.
Essentially, any other requirements would depend upon the terms of the lease from the state or (of there...
Q: my land is being taken away from me from a village i moved away from.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
As I understand what you are asking, you had title to the land and, on the basis of that title, the village is somehow taking the land away from you. Has the village filed some sort of a lawsuit to "take away" the property (land and house)?
One thing which makes this question difficult to address is that you are using incorrect terminology. If you own land (a lot or acreage), any building constructed on it is actually a part of that land. Thus the land and the house are essentially...
As I understand what you are asking, you had title to the land and, on the basis of that title, the village is somehow taking the land away from you. Has the village filed some sort of a lawsuit to "take away" the property (land and house)?
One thing which makes this question difficult to address is that you are using incorrect terminology. If you own land (a lot or acreage), any building constructed on it is actually a part of that land. Thus the land and the house are essentially...
Q: My son is about 2 weeks late in getting a extention for 2 fix it tickets. Is it now too late to go for an extention?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
If the charges haven't yet been filed in court, it is probably not too late. He should contact the ticketing agency, explain his progress in getting the vehicle fixed, and ask for such extensions.
If the charges haven't yet been filed in court, it is probably not too late. He should contact the ticketing agency, explain his progress in getting the vehicle fixed, and ask for such extensions.
Q: I am a victim of a robbery, a safe was taken from my residence as evidence how long must i wait to recieve my belongings
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Generally the authorities will need to keep evidence until the case(s) have been decided. Merely because one of the suspects asked to be "furloughed", doesn't mean that request will be granted, or that all prosecutions will be completely over. The case against each defendant will only be over when that person is acquitted, or convicted and all appeal options have been exhausted.
Generally the authorities will need to keep evidence until the case(s) have been decided. Merely because one of the suspects asked to be "furloughed", doesn't mean that request will be granted, or that all prosecutions will be completely over. The case against each defendant will only be over when that person is acquitted, or convicted and all appeal options have been exhausted.
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