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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: My ex and I have a custody 80/20 custody agreement. He wants shared custody but he lives over an hour from their school.

The children are 5&8 and I just bought a house where the school is across the street. The kids would have to be awake by 6-6:30 to be out of the house by 7:15 to be on time at 8:30 to school. I do not think this is an acceptable arrangement but I am still worried. He’s an active father and... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Sep 16, 2020

One step at a time....has your ex filed anything with the court? Until he does, and a judge agrees with him, the court orders remain in place. It will be hard for any attorney to give you a definite opinion without a pleading. What can be said is that if your ex wants a change, it will be his... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I have a signed contract To a property I am purchasing. The renter is refusing to let anyone in to inspect/appraise.

What are my rights with a binding contract?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb answered on Sep 16, 2020

An very interesting situation! Is there a written lease between the the seller and the reluctant tenant? The lease may contain language concerning the Landlord's right to inspect the premises. If not, the Landlord/Seller must take affirmative steps to make it possible for you to inspect,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is my employer obligated to pay me over-time?

I live in Tennessee and work for a medium sized business based in Illinois. My job involves traveling to clients and performing monthly servicing of equipment. I have no managerial responsibilities, no direct reports, and no sales responsibilities. Also, no special skills are required to do my... Read more »

Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson answered on Sep 16, 2020

A lot more facts are needed to analyze whether or not you should be classified as exempt. However, your situation does sound similar to cases we have handled in the past. There is an issue with the amount of money you are making that broadens the argument for your employer. If you are improperly... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: I am being forced into a new position at work and was told to take it or resign - what rights do I have?
Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson answered on Sep 16, 2020

Are you in a Union or is your employment governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or Employment Contract? If not, you have very little rights. You need to provide more information for a more thorough analysis, but Alabama is an at will state, meaning you can be terminated for any reason or no... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Tax Law for Illinois on
Q: Everytime i file my taxes, I always have had a problem with the irs, telling me i need an Identity theft number.

Everytime i get in contact with the irs they cannot help me. Over the phone they tell me to go online and verify my identity online. When i go online its asking me for a credit account, mortgage account, auto loan account, Student loan account and which i have neither. I have a secured CC but that... Read more »

Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell answered on Sep 16, 2020

Call your local taxpayer advocate. Here is a link to look up the number for your local office. https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us

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