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I live in an apartment complex. I am looking to file a claim at the Small Claims Court against my landlord/property manager for failing to stop my neighbor's dog from barking after more than 4 months. The dog barks almost daily and over 90% of the time it barks from over 10 minutes to as long... Read more »

answered on Feb 2, 2023
You don't say but I am guessing that your neighbor is also a tenant of the same landlord? If so, if you have set it up properly, you can sue the landlord for breaching their duty to provide you with quiet enjoyment of your tenancy. You can also, and should, report the noise problem to... Read more »

answered on Feb 2, 2023
The answer is the time depends on the crime committed and the prosecutor does not necessarily have to indicte you to charge you with a crime. If you think you may be charged with a crime speak with a lawyer, if you are already charged most attorneys offer a free in office consultation if you... Read more »
clean up company already started cleaning the basement and removing drywall and demolition has started, but now the insurance company will no longer cover the cost.

answered on Feb 2, 2023
You need to talk with an attorney focused on insurance. It will matter whether claim was approved and for what work.
Hi, looking to use some key words in a small online shop I have opened and am wondering if trademarks are only valid for the category they are registered in. For example: If i wanted to use a term in the title of an item listed for a t-shirt or sweatshirt, is this allowed because the trademark for... Read more »

answered on Feb 2, 2023
Yes, trademarks are only protect the mark in connection with the class it is registered in as well as the good and services description related to the mark. A similar or identical mark can be registered in a completely different category and in connection with a different set of goods and service... Read more »
I want to ask for a temporary order to have legal custody until the divorce is finalized. What do I have to attach to the document?

answered on Feb 2, 2023
Download a copy of MC 416 from the State Court Administrator's Office website. That will tell you all the information you need to submit.
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