12yo is covered by health insurance by ex. This year we have incurred $400+ uncovered medical bills and she is starting orthodontic treatment soon ~$6800. Ex states the portion his benefits cover (for example, $1700 of braces) count as his payment towards these bills. Insurance does not exceed 5%... Read more »
answered on Jan 30, 2023
Your order should cover what is to occur with uncovered medical expenses and deductibles. If it does and he is in violation then you can take him to court to hold him in contempt and enforce the provisions. If for some reason there is no such provisions you need to go back to court to have them... Read more »
We are currently in a Chapter 7 in the state of AL we have lived her 1.5 years, and moved from CA, and other than providing the required information, our attorney barely communicates with us. I have sent her several emails with questions, and no response. We are in a very small town, and our law... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
In my PA district, around Philadelphia, the trustees send out a "no-asset" notice shortly after the 241/first meeting of creditors is completed. IOW, that's about a month or two after the case is filed.
Non-responsiveness of counsel, at least in the bankruptcy field, is not... Read more »
They are located 2 hours away and I don't have time or money to waste for a just a check up. They told me they wouldn't complete the process unless I do followup. ( really rude doc office )
answered on Jan 27, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, as a general matter nationwide, if a medical provider has a valid basis for requiring follow-up examination, it isn't something that an attorney is likely to challenge on any legal grounds. It's... Read more »
As a 20-year-old Christian, if I am at the age of 20 and the age of majority in Alabama is 19, then what would happen if I moved to Mississippi, in which the age of majority is 21? Will I turn back into a boy in that state?
answered on Jan 26, 2023
The age of majority is governed by the law of the state with the most significant relationship to the contract or transaction in question. Your place of residence at the time of the contract or transaction will be a meaningful contact in that analysis.
If I just got fired from a job without any reason or warning or anything what kind of legal actions could I take
answered on Jan 26, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Assuming you are not a member of a Union, you are likely an at will employee. As such, you are provided very few rights under Alabama law. An at will employee may be terminated for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. Exceptions primarily... Read more »
answered on Jan 24, 2023
Depending on the exact wording of your divorce decree, it is possible.
My money loss ,time has passed no money,and criminal has sold his house no word from criminal or DA,do I have any rights or options to try to cover my loss,
answered on Jan 24, 2023
You should call a personal injury attorney in your area to determine if you can and should file a civil lawsuit against your neighbor.
I had the drugs o my nuts he acted like he was gone get rid of them or I would have just dumped it in the hospital room bathroom I faked the home event to get rid i f the drugs he gave it to them at hospital an they charged me with it .. that ain't legal right
answered on Jan 24, 2023
If I understand your story correctly, you faked an injury so that you would be taken to the hospital so that officers, who were searching your car, would not find the drugs that were hidden in your trousers. In the ambulance, you gave the drugs to the paramedic, who, in turn, gave them to the... Read more »
Just looking for settlement amounts that are reasonable . I have a lawyer but we have not discussed amounts.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
There is no "average" settlement. There are many factors that have to be evaluated in order to determine what a reasonable settlement might be in your case. These would include extent of negligence on the part of the other party, issue of any potential contributory negligence on your... Read more »
Would be auctioned. I never received a letter stating when and where my car was to be auctioned at. The next letter I received stated that my car had been sold and that I owe 6,911. Per their contract, I wasn't properly notified. What can I do about this?
answered on Jan 22, 2023
Hire a civil lawyer to sue the car seller and seek damages for their breach of sale requirements.
He worked all day Tuesday 1/11/23. They did not contact him until 3 hours after he got home saying he was under investigation. The only thing they tell us is that someone reported it. There are no cameras and they didn't even bother to stop him at work to verify that day. He did no such thing.... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Is your husband a member of a labor union? If not, he is likely an at will employee. A at will employee can be terminated for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.
Since i couldnt afford a attorney I was forced to have to represent myself and lost the joint custody I had of my boys and I believe it has to do with my exwife working for the Marshall county sheriff's office conflict of interest
answered on Jan 15, 2023
You aren’t entitled to a court-appointed attorney at taxpayer expense in such a civil proceeding, but are entitled to hire one at your own expense.
Claiming indigency that would entitle you to a court-appointed attorney if you had a criminal case against you in a custody case isn’t... Read more »
I was in a medically induced coma because of Covid 19 and I came out of the coma. I fell from the bed on the floor and my heart stopped and they brought me back several times & I sustained a hypoxic brain injury. & was reintubated. I have my official medical records and I signed a contract... Read more »
answered on Jan 14, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Don't lose further time awaiting a reply here. This isn't an attorney referral service, so there's no point awaiting a reply regarding possible representation. With a looming statute of limitations,... Read more »
As far as exclusions, it states your consumer report does not include a report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report; does that mean that late payments on your credit report are illegal?
Ex husband of person who received letter passed away about 4 years ago. Judge in divorce case said he was to pay the debt. She got a letter saying she had ten days to pay or at end of ten days she has to surrender to law enforcement
answered on Jan 11, 2023
If it's a failure to pay court ordered child, then it's not the same as an ordinary money judgment. Contempt is possible based on noncompliance with a court order.
answered on Jan 11, 2023
Did you receive a Deed? No cause of action if a Quit Claim Deed. If a Warranty Deed, then demand or sue the seller for him to get title. When he does it immediately inures to your benefit because of After Acquired Title/ Estoppel By Deed under one of the four covenants of title. If no Deed... Read more »
My husband & I are estranged; & filing joint tax returns while we await our final divorce hearing. Multiple times my husband & his divorce attorney have demanded I sign the final page of returns for which no tax worksheets were ever provided. Recently I discovered on my online IRS... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2023
You may request your previously filed tax returns, along with all attachments by filing Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return with the IRS. You may find the form here:
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156
Also, you may request them by phone by calling the IRS at 800-908-9946.... Read more »
For example: several customers comes through a drive thru but decides at the speaker to drive off and order from a near by food truck. In return the GM and DM are advised by the regional manager to terminate the manager on shift due to the customers driving away. The allegation of the regional... Read more »
answered on Jan 7, 2023
An at will employee can be terminated for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. The employee could be terminated because the owner doesn't like the color of his or her shirt or the car he or she drives. Exceptions primarily relate to illegal (age, race, religion, sex or national origin)... Read more »
answered on Jan 6, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. That's a long time to await records. Only an Alabama attorney could advise on statutes of limitations that are applicable for you, but you may want to consider... Read more »
answered on Jan 5, 2023
There is no specific statute for general retaliation. The protection is offered based on what you report. Protection is primarily offered based on reporting illegal discrimination or filing a worker's comp claim. It wouldn't be offered for reporting someone came in late or took too long... Read more »
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