I am interested in becoming a lawyer. I am highly intelligent and can do just about anything I put my mind to. My question is this: which courses can I take now, in college, that will show me what law school is like? I am very good at language and comprehending all things linguistic - that has... Read more »
I recommend calling up the Dean of the law school and telling him your situation and ask if you could sit in on a law school class or 2 to see if you would still be interested in it. Law school classes are not lecture format like college classes are. It requires reading cases and then being... Read more »
They said we’re required to give 30 days notice and if we don’t, they’ll charge us $500.
There is not enough information here to fully answer your question. Do you have an employment contract that requires you to provide your employer with 30-days notice before ending your employment? Are you paid on an hourly basis? If you are an hourly employee and not a properly classified exempt... Read more »
They don't pay rent, they have no bills in their name. They do have msik that goes to that address in their name
You must evict them. Check your local court for the process, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney.
His wife AND his lawyer said they both have a copy of a 2018 rough drafted will (not signed nor registered). Later the wife finds another 2009 will she is stating it is signed (but not witnessed or registered). None of his children have been notified by a lawyer yet. Does she, as his wife have the... Read more »
You can challenge the validity of the will when it is filed in the probate court. You should receive notice of documents filed with the probate court to open the estate, and then there can be a court hearing for you to object. The court is unlikely to accept a will that has not been properly... Read more »
He has a warrant out, has gotten her car shot up, hits her. i have a son and i dont feel comfortable living there anymore. I also have been paying all the utility bills which was not our agreement. I have expressed this to my landlord and he still will not let me off the lease what is my next... Read more »
The boyfriend isn't the landlord's problem to solve. Talk to your roommate and tell her the boyfriend can't stay there. If the boyfriend makes threats, call the police, file a report, and seek a protection order that orders him to stay away. The lease obligates you to pay rent... Read more »
Yesterday, I went to the mall and bought a pair of used Jordan’s. I was only able to try on the shoe that was on display. When I got home and put my feet in my shoes I felt something at the tip of my feet. When I pulled it out it was a broken used glass pipe.
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The answer to your question could depend on the extent of injury. I hope you were not hurt. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to Ohio law firms. If you have medical records, such as hospital... Read more »
We went to the bank to deposit my 20000 check I signed a paperwork so I could deposit the check
You would have to sue your nephew for breaching the terms of any written agreement for the loan to him or to the business. If there was no written loan agreement, but it was only an oral understanding, it would be harder to prove. And even if the court issues a judgment for him to repay you, he... Read more »
Based on the vehicle title, you are equal co-owners unless you have a written agreement signed by him that says something different. You would have to sue him to get your half of the value of the motorcycle paid back. But he could claim that your payment for the motorcycle was a gift to him. Use... Read more »
Child is underage and I am the guardian/parent. Sent email requesting it and they claim they can't due to some copyright excuse. I've never heard of this from other requests I've made of other news outlets.
Whether they must give you a copy would depend on the terms of the agreement you made with them when you gave them permission to make a video using your child. They own the copyright in the video recording, but can only use it and broadcast it within the terms of your permission and agreement to... Read more »
To my bank and they cashed it. I thought of it wasn't real or whatever they would know before they cashed it
If you have been charged with a crime (which is unclear from your post) you should hire an attorney. If you are wondering if you could be charged with a crime, the answer is yes.
Is there ever a point before a trial where motions can no longer be heard to suppress evidence?
Depending upon how important the evidence suppressed is, a successful suppression motion can cause the government to dismiss a case entirely or offer a better deal. Most courts are quite liberal about when they will hear suppression motions all the way up until the date of trial. Suppression motion... Read more »
Plus we are not married! I received court papers about full custody as of a few days ago. I went to the court house to establish visitation rights with him and now I’ve received papers from a lawyer requesting back round checks on a list of family and friends that do not live in the home with the... Read more »
In determining parental rights for an unmarried father, the judge must consider all the facts and circumstances to determine what is in the best interest of the children. His attorney can request information about you that is relevant to that determination. Depending on how the judges divides... Read more »
The principal eligibility requirement for a Ch. 13 filing is a periodic income. The SSD provides that. There are limits, however, to the amount of debt a debtor may have, and a Ch. 13 case usually lasts for three to five years, during which a debtor must make payments to a Ch. 13 trustee,... Read more »
My 72 year old grandmas heat went out at 12pm. The landlord said they won’t look at it till the morning. With temperatures falling to 19 and them refusing other accommodations is there legal action besides rent escrow?
She could stay in a hotel and send the bill to landlord for reimbursement. If not paid, she could sue in small claims court. Court would decide if landlord is liable to pay it.
Or do they have to prove that they did read me Miranda rights?
They do not have to Mirandize you at all. If they do not, they cannot use your statements during a custodial interrogations against you in court. So, if you were interviewed while in custody, they can't use what you said.
Only valuable collector cars increase much in value to result in much of a taxable capital gain, although the used car market is seeing higher prices. But it doesn't matter, since an heir takes an asset at its current fair market value. If the heir sells immediately at the same fair market... Read more »
Without permission of the owner of the copyrights in those characters and their images, that would violate US Copyright Laws for which there can be civil and criminal penalties if the owner learns of your use. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local intellectual property attorney who can... Read more »
My aunt passed away, and she doesn’t have any children, she was divorced, and her parents have passed on. I assumed that the next of kin would be the next blood relative, which would be my mother, because my mother is the oldest sibling. The hospital that my aunt passed at stated that another... Read more »
Your question implicates multiple provisions under Ohio's Revised Code.
Ohio Section 2108.70-2108.99 will be pertinent to your situation. I have included a link below to the chapter. All in all, you may need to retain an attorney if there is a dispute regarding your aunt's... Read more »
Rest of her natural life. She is in a memory facility with no chance at recovery from her cognitive decline. May we sell the house?
Or must we board it up until her physical death?
If her Power of Attorney document allows you to sell real estate, then you can sell it now.
I had a short fling with an old friend, found out he had an extensive criminal record, that includes DV, and drug use and multiple thefts.He’s threatened to come to my house if I didn’t answer the phone. I tried co parenting but when he found out I was getting my conceal carry he said if I did... Read more »
If you were not married to him, and a court has not granted him any parental rights to your child, then he has none, and as the mother, you have sole legal custody and decide who gets to spend time with your child, or can prohibit all contact. You could initiate action to have him pay child... Read more »
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