Title: Late mortgage payments - indemnify and hold harmless agreement

Question:
Ex husband was awarded our house in our divorce. He is responsible for all loan payments, utilities, etc. At the time of the divorce and currently there house is under extensive renovation which would not allow it to be placed for sale with a realtor. In the divorce decree it states that he had 18 months to refinance, make necessary improvements to make it in sellable condition and place it with a realtor. The house still is not in a state to be sold. There is an indemnify and hold harmless agreement in the decree.

It is now past that 18 months. I have not signed the quitclaim deed as I am not required to do so until he refinances or sells. I found out recently that he is behind payments over 30 days multiple times. I checked my credit and it has dropped over 125 points. This is highly concerning as I work in he financial services field where credit score/history can be used in hiring situations (I'm currently looking at a new job).

When I spoke to him about it he shrugged it off and stated I just needed to put a note on my credit report and it would be fine. I see it is as my name is still on the loan and the bank can come after me. He said he's working with the bank to do a short sale.

What can I do?

Edit: I live in North Dakota

Edit: I financially can not make the payments.

Lawyer is aware - currently making payments so she is limited in the time she spends on my case.

Answer:
 > I see it is as my name is still on the loan and the bank can come after me.

You are correct. The lender is not a party to the divorce and your divorce agreement doesn't change your obligation to make loan payments to the lender. Your credit will continue to be damaged, and eventually the house could be foreclosed on. You should ask your attorney what to do. The answer might be to make payments to save your credit and prevent foreclosure.


Title: I Don't Share Family's Religious or Cultural Beliefs, How Do I Prevent Them from Planning Funeral?

Question:
Hello,
     I was hoping someone who is familiar with living wills/wills will instruct me on how to prevent my family from making decisions regarding end of life care as well as burial/funeral arrangements.

Answer:
 You can make your will to declare what you want done with your remains.

You cannot prevent them from independently holding a funeral service, but you can specify the executor of your estate to do XYZ with your remains. Answer #2: Your Health Care Power of Attorney in North Carolina is unalterable by family. You may give a person the right to make the decisions for your burial, cremation, anatomical donation, and funeral.

That said, death is expensive, and if that person can't afford to bury or cremate you, you may be out of luck, because family can then step up to do so. So you'll want money set aside for whatever you want planned.


Title: How to help husband see his son when ex won’t let him, he pays $800 a month for child support and provides insurance.

Question: I’m hoping someone can give some advice on our situation. My husband and I have been married for over 5 years and we have children of our own, he has a child from previous marriage. We live far away from his son, my husband is prior military and we decided to stay in last duty station after his retirement(med). The few times we’ve gone up to visit we have been unsuccessful to see his son, he is 10 yrs old. There are always excuses about not being able to meet, or driving half and half to meet, she says she is turning back because Son doesn’t want to meet or is out of town. We ask for permission to have him come for the holidays, vacations, spring break and we get a “he doesn’t know you he is not comfortable” or. “ come see him first,” “ he is a mommy’s boy and is not used to you or your family.” I understand it’s a lot for him, but isn’t it his spending time with my husband at our home the best way to build a relationship? My husband pays $800 a month and also provides insurance. Every time we ask for the time that he is supposed to have with my husband she comes up with excuses and says they are traveling themselves. We asked to take him to Disney and instead she took him herself. We asked to let her take him to the beach and she said they were going themselves to the beach that same week. My husband, because he was in the military has seen his son only 3 times. ( 2 deployments) That’s sad! I wish my husband would make a bigger effort, but he says it’s hard with us being so far away( about 25 hrs drive time) and his ex making it so hard on him. My husband talks to him at least twice a month when he is at my inlaws, and also to his halfsisters(my daughters). They talk and FaceTime when we can. Anyone have any advice, what can we do, legally? I feel we are running out of time with my husbands son and missing out on important milestones!

Answer:
 If there is a court ordered visitation schedule and she's violating it, take her to court for those violations.

If there is not such an order, take her and get one.


Title: Physical violence after verbally threatening

Question: So I’m in NY and this man came in with counterfeit bills, I tested them and showed a manager who told the guy we couldn’t accept them. He leaves and comes back an hour later and gets in my face and tells me he’s going to beat the shit out of me. Mind you I’m 17 and he’s mid 40’s. He was maybe 5’7” and I’m 6’5”... could I have done anything other than yell at him to leave the store? Because I was ready to knock his ass out

Answer:
 You could have called the police.

No you can't hit people because they say mean things to you. Kindergarten should have taught you that.


Title: My mother slipped and fell in a movie theatet and ended up shattering her left arm, can she sue the movie theater?

Question:
To keep this short, me and my mother went to see a movie with my nieces and on our way into theater, she was walking towards the lower row seating (the seats in front of the big movie screen) and must have missed a step (lights were off as the previews just started rolling) and fell with her arms out, trying to catch herself on her way down, resulting in her shattering her left humerus right below her shoulder cap.

Conditions of the theater was no one present - just us, very dark and dimly lit, with loud audio.

We intend on speaking with a lawyer on Monday, but I'm just personally curious if there is a potential lawsuit she could claim?

Answer: She slipped its her fault, not saying its no lawsuit, but cmon why is everyone looking for a lawsuit nowadays


Title: (MN) I need help with broaching the subject of child support payments with the mother.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Is this court ordered child support?Answer #2: It's not just child support you need to worry about, you need to get a  court-ordered custody agreement in place  if you do not have a custody agreement she can get pissed off and withhold your child from you and then there's nothing you can do about. You should be able to look up the child support calculator on line and fund out about were they court would put it. Get a lawyer and get the ball rolling to protect your self and your rights to your kid........add I hope you have not been giving her just cash you need to have a paper trail to show you have been giving her money for your kid other wise you will end up paying back child support and look like a dead beet dad. So i would be going through bank statement and marking every bill you pay for her and only give her checks or money orders for the rest.


Title: [CA] Inheritance questions relating to racial marriage

Question: So i'm set to inherit a few eight figures and one thing that concerns me is that my parents are drafting a will/trust with most likely a stipulation saying I need to marry someone in my own race. Is this legal? I'm an only child if that matters.

Answer:
 No, it's not enforceable.

Civil Code section 710: "Conditions imposing restraints upon marriage, except upon the marriage of a minor, are void . . . ."

See also, e.g., *Estate of Guidotti* (2001) 90 Cal.App.4th 1403, 1407.


Title: My ex-girlfriend cheated on me with her friend who I was let crashing at my place.

Question:
So basically 6 months or so ago my (23) girlfriend's (20) lease was up on her apartment. She was living with her younger brother (18) as their dad passed away about a year ago. Her younger brother's best friend (22) was there as well. Apparently the brother and the friend didn't have anywhere else to go. I didn't really know either of them that well at the time however none of them could really afford their own place so I let them crash at my place. Well for about the past month or so my now ex-girlfriend started going places alone with the friend and acting really suspicious. Long story short she was cheating on me with him.

Obviously I hate both their guts right now but I talked to the cops and they said because I let them stay with me for an extended period of time I cant just kick them out I have to go through the eviction process. None of them are on my lease or anything so I gave them a notice to vacate which said they have a month. They said they would leave but at least this way if they don't I should be able to evict them.

Now I cant stand seeing them every day and it is driving me insane. Seeing them just is a constant reminder of her cheating on me. My ex has also threatened to steal or break all my shit and I try to avoid the guy but I don't exactly feel comfortable with him in my house. Is there anyway I wouldn't have to wait a whole month to kick them out? Like even if just the guy were to leave it would make my life so much less stressful.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am in upstate New York if that matters.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 1.  Rent a storage locker.  Remove anything of value from your apartment including furniture from common areas.
2.  Install a keyed lock on your bedroom door
3. Change the wifi password
4. Try to get the threats on text. If they are bad enough you might be able to get a restraining order and get her kicked out.Answer #2: No, you can't speed up the process. You could offer them cash to leave sooner though.Answer #3: If your ex steals or breaks all your shit, call the police, and then sue her in small claims court for the value.

Short of that, you have to wait unless they decide to move out earlier.  Be sure you follow the eviction process exactly so the time frame doesn't have to start all over.


Title: [Ontario, Canada]Puked in a cab, the driver is trying to charge me 200$. I gave him a good amount of time to pull over (~2 mins in a residential neighbourhood). I am feeling scammed.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: That isn't an entirely unreasonable charge or cost. In my area car clean up cost around that and that isn't even factoring in the lost revenue for the time that he was forced to clean up your vomit.


Title: Service dog fraud [St Paul, MN]

Question:
My cousin is committing service dog fraud and I'm wondering if there's anything that can be done about it?
Without going into probably needless detail, she was barred from visiting a nursing home because of her disruptive behavior, then claimed in a letter to "the ADA people" (I assume they [the facility, to my mother, then to me] the Dept of Justice or ???) that they actually barred her service dog, and that's why she can't visit.  They did ban her dog, because it's her companion animal, and it was causing a disruption (trying to bite staff), but they also barred her for separate reasons.  Is there something that can be done to prevent this from becoming an issue for the home?  My entire family is furious with her.  What can be done about it, if anything?

Answer:
 > (trying to bite staff)

Even if it was a legitimate service dog that sort of behaviour is grounds for the immediate revocation of its certification - making barring the dog perfectly legitimate.

If she was also barred for reasons completely unrelated to the service dog that the entry rights of service dogs are completely irrelevant to this issue.  Answer #2: let them know you'll testify if required but nothing needs to be done - the home will win as the dog loses its protected status the second it starts acting I,properly.


Title: [OHIO] I rear ended someone 6 months ago and they are now asking about my liability limits...Should I be concerned?

Question:
I rear ended a woman late last year, probably going about 15-20 MPH…It was raining, and we were in traffic.

I wasn’t on my phone or anything, she had just stopped short (at least I think she did, I just did not have enough time to stop in my truck).

Anyway, there was no damage to my car.  Her bumper was loose and maybe a bit dented, and at the time she said she felt fine.  I also was uninjured.

We decided to not call the police and trade insurance information in case she needed to get her car fixed (She thought she might have her husband punch out the dents).

Later on that week she texted and said she went to a dr. and they referred her to ER for imaging.  She says the muscles and ligaments in her back are sprained.

Okay – fine my liability insurance should cover it.  No word from her for 6-7 months.

Then out of the blue she texts me and wants me to call her husband.  They have questions about my liability insurance limits.

She says my insurance will not tell them her how much liability I have and she would hate for me to personally responsible for any damages.  She also mentioned she has not hired an attorney yet and she is trying to be considerate but she has concerns.

I haven’t spoken to the adjuster handling the case yet (She is getting back to me tomorrow) but I don’t think I want to call her before talking to my insurance.
Any red flags here? Am I being scammed? Should I call her husband?

Answer: Don't speak to her or her husband.  Just let your insurance handle it.


Title: What kind of legal consequences can I face for not cooperating with the police?

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 You never ever have to talk to the police.  You can face consequences at home for that, but not from the police.

You can be subpoenaed to testify in front of a grand jury, or in court.  If that happens, you're required to appear and honestly testify.

> I already feel like I betrayed my sister once by telling my parents because my sister begged me not to.I don't want to betray her again by cooperating with the police.

So instead, you'll betray your little brother and protect his molester.  Great call.

#Sister of the year over here everybody!


Title: Towed illegally from my apartment complex, where I have a sticker to park at

Question:
First off, our large complex appears to have provided more stickers than there are parking spots. Is that legal?

Secondly, I have been towed 3 times in the past month. The first instance, I came home late and there were no spots in the whole lote, so I parked at the end of a row of parked cars. I was parked on painted yellow stripes, but not blocking any lanes whatsoever. This one is understandable as I was parked on yellow lines.

The next case I was parked in between two while lines, with the rear of my car a foot or so over yellow. I was not blocking anyone and there are no signs posted stating "no parking."

This most recent time, I was parked at the end of a row of cars, near the exit of the lot, but leaving plenty of room for cars to get by. There are no white nor yellow lines painted in this lot.

Not only has each cost me $200+ in towing and tickets, but I've had to get Lyft rides to get my children to school and to get to the compound. Additionally, this has affected my work.

What legal recourses do I have?

Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:
 If you stop illegally parking, you'd probably stop getting towed.

They aren't towing you because of the sticker, they're towing you because you aren't in a parking space. It really doesn't matter if you aren't blocking anything, if you aren't in a space, they're going to tow you.

I'll agree that it's a blatant money-grab (as they likely make money on each tow), but it's well within their rights to tow anyone committing a parking violation so long as there is a tow sign posted.

If there aren't enough spaces for you to park, you would need to take that to your landlord/leasing agency/HOA.

Now, you say that it is a large complex, and that there are no spots available. Does that mean that there isn't a *single* spot in the lot? Or does it mean that there are no *convenient* spots near your entrance?


Title: School has threatened to stop me from walking at graduation if I report a FERPA violation. [IL]

Question:
A few weeks ago a teacher released my GPA, ACT scores, and attendance records. They put them on a website available for anyone to see (and sent the links to classmates). This was done as part of a form for a state wide nomination. I consented to be nominated, but never said it was okay to disclose that information, did not know that information was part of the form, and was not told the nomination was shown to anyone but other teachers. This information was sent in a link to my classmates, other teachers around the state.

I first asked the teacher to remove the form from ojline, they said no. I went to the schools FERPA officer that is shown in the handbook and asked for this information to be removed, and that if It wasn't I would file a FERPA complaint. (Asked teacher two Fridays ago and FRRPA officer last Monday. I also only asked for the info to be removed and only said that if it wasn't I would file a formal FERPA complaint.). This Friday I was hauled into the principal's office who told me that they found no FERPA violation (because the teacher never said what the info was, just released it). They also informed me that since they found no violation if I reported it on the FERPA form they would stop me from walking at graduation

What can I do?

Answer:
 Education background.

File a complaint with Dept. of Ed for the principal's threat. Threatening retaliation after a formal or informal report is a pretty big nono.

This is a silly question, but your name was attached to the web posting, correct?


Title: UPDATE: HOA Lien nonsense

Question:
Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/4ardzv/hoa_nonsense_placed_a_lien_on_my_property/

So, I was finally able to reach someone at the HOA office, and I got a statement that showed my balance on March 1st. I went in and showed them that I had paid, and they said that it seems that  they did not update my balance until the 12th, which was after the lien was filed. They said that I would still be responsible for the $200 attorney fee for filing the lien, and that they would be happy to have the lien removed, but that I would be responsible for another $200 attorney's fee for the paperwork to remove the lien.

I don't feel that I should be responsible for either of those fees. I'm thinking about filing a bar complaint about the attorney involved, and a complaint with the realtor's association (the HOA manager is a realtor, and she manages it in conjunction with her realty business). I'm also going to speak with an lawyer about the matter, in order to try to resolve it.

Any other advice?

Location: Tennessee

EDIT:

Sorry to disappear on the thread, but I had a busy day yesterday. I plan on following u/jeremytheiguana 's advice and write a letter to the attorney who filed the lien with my proof of payment. If that doesn't work, I will contact a lawyer to work on my behalf.

Also, quite a few are asking who the board president is. He is the property manager's husband. They own a home in the neighborhood that they rent (as landlords). Asking him to intervene on my behalf is likely futile.

I have spoken to several neighbors, and they have had similar experiences with the management company. Some are convinced that they are paid, or at least get bonuses, based on the fees that they assess. I have no proof of this, but there may be financial incentive behind the charges, missed checks, etc.

Answer:
 My advice is that you tell them to take off the lien.  And don't pay the lawyer.  The lawyer isn't going to sue you over it.

Also, odds that the lawyer did anything wrong in this scenario aren't very large, unless you know that he was aware of the uncashed checks.Answer #2: It appears to be a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false lien. The attorney may not have done so intentionally, acting on the request of the association manager and not being notified in a timely fashion when the situation changed. If the manager knew the payment was received and still allowed the lien to be placed, then she is in trouble. Associations and management should have insurance to protect its board members and employees from legal claims, but this coverage does not extend to criminal acts.

The association manager and the board  have a fiduciary duty to the association as a whole and its members individually. Don't forget, you and your neighbors are all owners of the association. From what the OP has described, the management is being extremely lax, if not outright negligent with this responsibility.

PLEASE get in touch with your board members - you do not have to wait for a board meeting - and make them aware of this situation. The management serves at the direction of the board, not the other way around. If the late/non-deposit of checks is happening to you, I would think it is happening to other owners as well. I really want to know how the property manager is justifying the late/non-payment amounts to the board.


Title: Is a Last Will and Testament affected by personal debt?

Question:
We are located in Virginia.

My friend is dying from pancreatitis. He has about $80,000 worth in debt for medical bills and other expenses. His most valuable and prized possession is his house, which he inherited from his mother.

We are writing his Last Will and Testament ourselves. He wants his house to go to a specific friend, not to the debt collectors. He wants to GUARANTEE that they will have no claim to it.

If he specifies it goes to someone in his Will, do debt collectors have ANY claim to it, or is it automatically off-limits?

We have written in part of his Will:

> *The interests of beneficiaries under this Will shall not be transferable by voluntary assignment and, to the extent permissible by law, shall be free from execution, attachment, bankruptcy, and other procedures for the satisfaction of creditor's claims.*

Does this cover this issue? Just making sure!

Thank you!

Answer:
 Debts of an estate must be paid before its assets are distributed to the beneficiaries.  There is no magic language to get around that.  So, if the house is part of the estate, it can be sold and the proceeds used to pay down debt if the estate's assets are otherwise insufficient.

There are a number of ways to pass property outside of the estate, so I highly suggest your friend meet with a Virginia estate law attorney to have an estate plan drawn up that properly meets his needs.  **This is not a do it yourself project.**


Title: [CA] I am hoping to study in another country next year. Since I will be a student with minimal or no income, I'm not sure if I can make monthly payments for my current credit card.

Question:
I currently have one card with my bank and I have never missed a payment in the past six years.

My credit line for this is only $1200 and I plan to use it for emergency situations if I am low on cash once a student again.

I am worried about debt growing because I worked hard to build a 760+ credit score. I know with no income it will be difficult to continue with my previous lifestyle of paying everything on time by end of the month.

I'm not entirely sure how interest works because I have always paid before the billing cycle. What if interest makes my debt balloon from four figures to five figures?

What if I get sued by collections if I am unable to keep up with payments due to using the money for rent, food, etc.? How will that work? If I'm in another country studying and I'm not at the California address on file, how will I be served papers to go to court?

Answer:
 If you can't afford to pay your minimum on your credit card, you can't afford to go abroad as a student, period.

Ruining your credit for years makes no sense whatsoever.


Title: Spelling errors; not at fault?

Question:
I was arrested for joint possession ( probably around 1/4 of a gram) and paraphernalia in Pennsylvania and noticed on the only 2 articles that posted it - which I assumed to be a copy and paste of the public police records - my name was misspelled in each article. I am still waiting for my papers to come in the mail.

That said, if my name is wrong in the official papers I received I heard I could possibly get the lawyer in hiring to have the charges dropped because of this error. I am here to find out if this is true.

tl;dr: if they spelled my last name wrong on the official papers can I get the charges dropped?

Answer:
 If you let them know about the error they will be more than happy to correct the error and re-issue the documents with the correct details.

A simple clerical error is not going to absolve you of your responsibility for committing crimes


Title: Being sued and no longer have car insurance so insurance company says I'm SOL.

Question:
Two months ago I got into an accident in the grocery store parking lot. The guy in the car in front of me was obviously texting while driving and swerving around a bit but driving as slow as humanly possible.  Finally he came to a stop.

The "aisle" of the lot had enough room for two cars (one for each way).  He was mostly in the area of the opposing way (facing the same direction I was, but in the left "lane" if there were lanes) but still somewhat in the middle of the road. I honked and he didn't move.

I then tried to drive past him.  Just as I was passing his vehicle he turned into my car.

Police said he was at fault and it was all said and done.

Now I have received notice that I am being sued for damage to his vehicle due to my "unlawful passing."

Since this happened I have moved to the next largest city with public transit and was no longer going to get any use out of my vehicle, so I sold the car and stopped my insurance. Now my insurance says I'm SOL.

1.  Can I be sued for "unlawful passing" in a parking lot?
2.  Can I represent myself?
4.  If I can, is there a specific good reference for what I should be doing in Minnesota?

Answer:
 Call back your insurance co. at the time, make it very clear you were covered on the date of the accident, and if they still refuse coverage, ask for a letter stating that.

In the meantime if you have actually been served with a lawsuit (as opposed to sent a letter or something), AND if the lawsuit is not in small claims, you need to hire a lawyer to respond asap if the insurance company doesn't change their position.  Your response is time sensitive so you cannot delay.

Representing yourself would be a bad idea.


Title: [ON, Canada] Company sent me for a 5 hour training course at 7am-12pm and expected me to do a 12 hour nightshift the same day starting at 8pm, I refused because I think it's unsafe.

Question:
I'm a heavy equipment operator. Worked at same company for 5 years. Last Monday I went for training to be able to work on a certain property. They had me there from 7am until 12pm. After I completed the course I was told that my shift started the same night and I was to work from 8pm until 8am. I refused and told them why I believe it's not safe and I would be ok to start Tuesday night. Tuesday they called me and told me I wasn't needed anymore and I've been off since.

I've accepted these types of requests in the past but now that I'm getting older I just can't handle staying up for 24+ hours. It's just too dangerous. Running equipment when I'm that sleep deprived is just as bad as being under the influence, and when I run these machines I'm responsible for other people's lives, I'm responsible for everything around me, buildings, vehicles, I'm responsible for my own life, and again, I'm responsible for OTHER PEOPLE'S lives.

I'm guessing that I'm fucked. No matter what people say about safety at work, and workers rights...in this business it seems that these companies have numerous ways of getting around these things. I'm prepared for whatever I get from this but I know that I made the right decision no matter the outcome.

Other than that, did I legally have the right to refuse? Do I have any resources besides employment insurance and looking for another job?

Edit- Got laid off today because of "lack of work". I called the labour board to find out more information but they are closed today because of a civic holiday. I'll call tomorrow. I don't see this going well for me. I know I made the right choice but that doesn't mean much. I don't even know if I was in the right to refuse as far as laws go but I'll find out tomorrow. All I know is that if I would've worked tonight then I would've worked in the wrong state of mind because of fatigue. I'm not willing to risk people's lives, and they don't deserve to be at risk because I'm too tired and made a mistake.

Answer:
 https://www.whsc.on.ca/Files/Resources/Posters/Worker-right-to-refuse-poster.aspx

This lays out the Ontario rules on how to refuse unsafe work.Answer #2: So there are pretty clear rules in Ontario about hours of work.

Your employer might be confused about the 8 he rest perios which only applies if the total number of hours worked in a day is no more that 13.  As in the case of split shifts.

I think I recall, unless otherwise agreed to in writing, employees are entitled to 11 hours off between shifts.

Mandatory training is considered a part of your working day. Voluntary training is not.

Anyway, just food for thought.
Answer #3: If they go through with trying to terminate you, they could be opening themselves up to huge liability. Effectively they're terminating you because you are choosing to exercise your rights. That's the textbook definition of reprisal.

If they fire you, take all documentation to a lawyer. You are a potentially an easy win.

If they don't fire you right away, document the situation just in case they wait a few weeks to ease suspicion that the two events are connected.


Title: (NC) My boss is taking out a half hour for lunch I'm often taking

Question:
I work in concrete and many days go from 6:30am to 3:00 pm.
I bring my own lunch often to snack on and much of the work doesn't allow for a real lunch break. It seems silly to waste a half hour on lunch and get home later. Today was a good example I worked 5 hours and took no lunch but had a half hour taken out. I've said something multiple times and have no way to change my times to be correct.

What can I do?

Answer:
 Start taking 30 minutes for lunch. Answer #2: You must be paid for all hours worked.  Period

It's legal for your boss to require you to take a thirty minute lunch break.

It's legal for your boss to fire you for working through your lunch.

But if you do work through it, your boss is required to pay you for that time.

So, you can file an unpaid wages claim with your state's department of labor for the hours you worked and weren't paid.  While there are laws on p,ace to prevent your boss from retaliating against you for making a claim it will likely take time at a minimum (and potentially a lawyer) to reach a favorable resolution.  You can also be fired for not taking your lunch in the future.


Title: Will being adopted negate any filial responsibility laws to a biological parent?[GENERAL USA] [NV, MT]

Question:
My dad recently married his long time girlfriend and I want her to adopt me. She has been my mom for the past ten years in everything but blood. Now she is my step mom legally speaking. I am not asking her to adopt me for the reason in the title though, merely curious as I do fear that will happen.

Anyways if someone legally becomes my mom does it negate any filial responsibility that a law may have on me?

Thank you!

Answer: How old are you and how old is your step-mom? Which the exception of the state of PA, filial responsibility laws are almost never enforced even if they may be on the books.


Title: Are seatbelts required while in a parking lot in Florida?

Question: I was driving in a school parking lot and before I pulled out of the parking lot I put my seatbelt on. A cop saw this and pulled me over. At what point do I need to put my seatbelt on?

Answer:
 Here is the statute: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.614.html

Of relevance to you:

>"Restrained by a safety belt” means being restricted by an appropriately adjusted safety belt which is properly fastened at all times when a motor vehicle is in motion.

So the short answer is you need to have your seatbelt fastened before putting the vehicle in motion.


Title: Where can a cop legally sit to watch traffic?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Yes that's perfectly legal.Answer #2: >So my whole question basically is if the owner didn't give permission to sit on his property while the business was closed, could the ticket be considered void?

Nope
Answer #3: So you rationale is that if the cop is parked somewhere illegally you arent really speeding?


Title: (Maryland) Someone calling me a pedophile for no damn reason

Question:
I woke up today to find that someone that used to bully me in high school daily ~10 years go spammed the instagram I use to post my art with comments about me being a child predator and needing to warn parents about me. After blocking him, later this evening, he did the same thing on my facebook page for my art. He has no reason to call me a pedophile other than picking up on the abuse he started years ago.

 How do I get the ball rolling on doing something about this?

Answer: Do you have the money to hire a lawyer? A defamation lawsuit is a strong option but it isn't cheap or quickAnswer #2: IANAL. You could sue for 'defamation per se,' which after a quick google check, is allowed in MD. Whether or not it would be worth it to sue is something else you should consider. Does he have any assets? Have you actually suffered any damages? Loss of employment? If you want to sue him just to make a statement, you could get a consultation with a civil litigation attorney and sue him yourself in small claims court where the rules of evidence are somewhat lax and the maximum allowed damages (in Maryland) are $5000. Ask the Maryland State Bar for lawyer referrals in your area.


Title: 35, sex offender, trying to re connect with my daughter whom I need to get insurance for.

Question: My daughter has a different last name and social security number because her mother got married and apparently got my daughter a different last name. Yet, according to the courts, her name is the original name that she was born with. She goes to school with the NEW last name, and I desperately need to get her health insurance. Any advice would be very much appreciated, I have tried to get in touch with her for years with no response from the mother.

Answer: Why do YOU need to get her health insurance? Sounds like they want nothing to do with you. Take the hint.


Title: [CA] Serial child molester getting extremely early release in California next year. Am I too late to do anything about it?

Question:
Just some excerpts, I'll pm the rest to anyone who's interested.

"A jury convicted [redacted for now] on 11 counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child.  (Pen.Code, § 288.) 1  Each count included a finding of “substantial sexual conduct” under section 1203.066, subdivision (a)(8).   The jury also found the offenses involved multiple victims under sections 667.61 and 1203.066, subdivision (a)(7).   The court applied section 667.61 to impose 11 consecutive terms of 15 years to life."

"The maximum penalty that may be imposed on [redacted for now] depends on whether he committed his offenses before or after the effective date of section 667.61.   Therefore, to invoke the sentencing provisions of section 667.61 the prosecutor had to prove to the jury that [redacted] committed those offenses on or after the statute's effective date."

"The convictions are affirmed.   **The sentences are vacated**, and the matter is remanded for resentencing under the law in effect prior to November 30, 1994.f"

edit: just to be clear- Not that facts appear to matter here- the abuse began (for me, at least) in 93 and up til 2002.

Basically our lawyer did not do their due diligence and left him with a way out of his sentence. Guy was a serial abuser and abused many, many more people (proof aside, I know this as fact).

I wish I'd been more involved. My parents kind of checked out in regards to this immediately after the trial- so nobody that gave two shits was actually paying attention. His family is extremely wealthy and they've been fighting for him this entire time.

I can't even afford a freaking therapist and this guy has a legal army fighting for his rights 24/7.

Is there anything I can do?

edit2* also, I can't find his picture in any sex offender directories. What up with that?

Thanks!

Answer:
 I'm sorry for your experience.  By your lawyer do you mean the prosecutor, or an attorney you hired to represent your interests?

What does your lawyer say now?  It sounds like the defendant has been re-sentenced because of technical errors in the original sentence.  You may not have been able to make any change in this outcome even with the OJ dream team having done everything correctly.  Answer #2: >also, I can't find his picture in any sex offender directories. What up with that?

Registering is something you have to do when you're out of custody.  Since he's been in prison continuosly since conviction, he's never registered.

I have no idea why you think he'll be released soon.  His likely sentence upon resentencing is 28 years in prison.  It can't be less than 23.


Title: [WA] Was ticketed for "Texting while Driving" despite the fact I wasn't texting while driving. Do I have grounds to fight it?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 the statute says

>(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(a) of this section, a person operating a moving noncommercial motor vehicle who, by means of an electronic wireless communications device, sends, reads, or writes a text message, is guilty of a traffic infraction.

and

>(c) A person does not send, read, or write a text message when he or she reads, selects, or enters a phone number or name in a wireless communications device for the purpose of making a phone call.

so you have a slim case here. You could plead not guilty and maybe get it thrown out.

Can I just point out thought: all these statutes are about distracted driving, and if you're changing your music selection on your ipod, you're distracted. So by all means challenge the summons, but really - don't do this.


Title: I'm pregnant and my ex wants 50/50 custody straight away?

Question:
Should put here that I am in Australia.

So basically I'm 7 weeks pregnant, I found out a day after my ex broke up with me. He wanted me to get an abortion but I couldn't so I'm keeping it.

He wants nothing to do with the pregnancy, just expects me to mail him ultra sound photos.

He has decided that he wants 50/50 custody of the child straight away and I'm just wondering if he can do that. I will be breast feeding if all goes according to plan. We also live 3 hours apart.

I'm just wanting any advice I can get on the matter!

Thanks!

Answer:
 Lol he's delusional. A court won't take an infant away from his mother right away. He can probably get visitation though. Answer #2: I'm not a family lawyer, but you should definitely get in touch with one. There will likely be a community legal service in your State or territory that caters primarily to women; that might be a good place to start.

Having said that, parenting orders are made by the Family Court - one parent can't just decide that they're going to spend a certain amount of time with the child. The Family Court has to place the best interests of the child above all else. Except in very unusual circumstances, I can't see a Family Court judge concluding that a newborn infant's interests are served by equally-divided time. Various guidelines offered by NGOs suggest that children shouldn't even spend nights away from their primary residence on a regular basis until they are 2 or 3.

Bottom line: you should talk to a lawyer.Answer #3: To start congratulations on the new bub. I'm going to just throw it out there that you'll want to start documenting all interactions in a secure notebook/word doc with time date place and what was said. I know it's extra work that you shouldn't need to deal with at such a time in your life but if this goes to court you will be so far ahead with documentation that he will most likely face an uphill battle.


Title: Struggling with boss who doesn't respect my privacy, is any of this illegal?

Question:
My boss and I have a horrible relationship. I wont quit because I haven't secured another job yet, she wont fire me because she'd have to pay me unemployment. (Not that i want that anyways)

Since I started working there, she's always gone behind my back and gossiped about me to my father (fucking weird, I know. She knows him so she likes to pick me apart over text to him) and it hasnt stopped for 8 months. I made her promise back in december when I caught her to stop, she's done it more than five times since. It's all work related too.

Is there any kind of law preventing employers from disclosing work information to outside parties? we don't have any kind of employment contract, the business is run by her and we never signed any contract.

I just want her to stop until I  find a new job and she wont. Just lies to my face and says shes not doing it. It's exasperated me beyond measure and it's deeply depressed and angered me and brought me so much stress I'm getting physically ill.

We are in new york

Answer: Not legal advice but maybe ask your father to tell her to cut it out.


Title: Help/advice needed, are me and my band being scammed???

Question:
Hi, I'm in a small band based in Wales, UK and we were asked to record an EP with a fairly well known band (on a large UK record label, played Glastonbury and other major festivals/venues), based in London, which we did about 3 months ago. We were really looking forward to this as we were big fans of them beforehand.

We travelled down and spent a week in the studio, and we ended up recording four songs with the frontman of the group. Things went very well, we had a good time, and he was friendly and helpful.

In order to do this, we paid nearly £1,500 to him to do this with us, including studio fees. However, this didn't include the costs of food, travel, accommodation, etc.. We are all under 20 and currently students, and this was literally all of our money (which he was aware of). We used every penny we had to do this.

As we finished up, we were told the tracks would be done within a week. It's been three months now, and we are basically being ghosted. We received two rough demos over a month ago, and that's really the only contact we've had back. All calls and messages are being blatantly ignored.

We're unsure what to do now. After being told it would take a week to have all the tracks done, we've had to postpone the release of the EP multiple times, and even cancel some gigs.

Was wondering if anyone here would have some advice on how to proceed. We don't care about getting any sort of money back, we just want what we paid for. We have receipts of payment and messages to show this is the truth, however there was no written contract regarding the actual recording so this might not be good for us.

If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Answer: r/LegaladviceUK may be a better place to post


Title: Is it a crime to take hush money and rat someone out anyway?

Question:
Purely hypothetical question from [a thread on r/AskReddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/9jbuoz/seriouspeople_who_have_had_somebody_die_for_you/e6qmcd3/):
If I witnessed something and was bribed not to tell, is it a crime to keep the money if I turn them in anyway? Does it matter what crime I originally witnessed?

Assume I'm not otherwise involved in the situation, don't lie, and follow any other applicable laws and regulations about mandatory reporting etc.

Answer: As long as there's no duty, then no you aren't breaking the law but you are breaching a contract. Note if you initiated it, then it's blackmail.


Title: Arrested on Airplane in San Francisco for an old warrant the sheriff did not take out of the computer

Question: So I just got out of jail after 3 days.  I was about to bored a flight to Thailand. When border agents arrested me for an old warrant that has already been dealt with. Instead of being on the beach in Thailand. I went to jail. The warrant was for not checking in with probation. I turned my self in for it a year ago. Since then I have also got the felony reduced to a misdemeanor. Apparently the warrant never came out of the computer. What should I do ?

Answer: It would seem you have some legitimate damages here, but collecting for the government in general (the police in particular) will be difficult.  Realistically, you’re going to need to retain an attorney for this.


Title: (MD) Can a company potentially take my Instagram username?

Question:
On Instagram and Tumblr, I have a URL that is just my name. It's not a top 1000 name, but I love it and I know how rare it is to have a URL like that. There are multiple businesses that include my name, a hotel people tag me at, people who accidentally tag me rather than someone else, and occasions where people try and log into my account but it's been okay overall. I've had the URL since at least 2012 iirc and I am active.

The other day a verified company on Instagram reached out to me and asked if they could buy my handle. I asked how much they wanted, side-eyed my phone at what they were offering for a single word URL when they made millions last year, and then turned them down. It's an indie company.

I'm wondering if I am okay. Can they take my username? As I said above, multiple companies have my username in their names as well. The company that asked to buy my username is not just called Name. It's called Name Studios but they just go by the name. I checked the copyright office and didn't see them listed.

I also looked up Instagram's rules right now and it states "***You can't attempt to buy, sell, or transfer any aspect of your account (including your username) or solicit, collect, or use login credentials or badges of other users."*** Am I going to get in trouble for asking how much they wanted for it? One of their employees messaged me on a personal account and asked on behalf of the company. They are the ones who reached out to me first; I was not looking to sell my username at all.

Thank you!

Answer:
 Are you currently using the account for business purposes?

By responding to their request for purchase in the way that you did (asking for them give a number,) they could have a case that **you're** attempting to break the T&C of Instagram. If they have any friends at IG, they may be able to file a report and have your account access revoked (for them to take over).


Title: My work over paid me.

Question:
About 5 months ago my work overpaid me (and a lot of other people) by $1500 or more. That money is currently sitting in a savings account untouched. It has been 5 months now and they haven't taken the over payment back or given anyone any real updates on the situation. Anytime someone calls our paycheck services they just tell us they are "working on resolving it". Let me know if there are more details I could provide.

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Is there any recourse I can take? Is the money legally mine? What should I expect from this going forward?

Answer: The money is not yours. It's going to cause you a pain in the ass. They may be trying to coordinate this with tax time to minimize the burden on you when to repay it, as you'll have to pay the pre-tax amount and then file your taxes accurately to get the refund on the taxes.


Title: Help getting 90 days suspended license waived at Traffic Court?

Question:
3 years ago I got a ticket for driving on a suspended license. I recently found out that I never paid the fine. (I was both financially and mentally in a bad place when I got the ticket, so I must have pushed it out of my thoughts.) I received a letter saying my license is now indefinitely suspended.

When I called the court, they told me that my license will be suspended for 90 days after they receive payment. I asked if there was anything I could do to waive that or get it shortened. They told me that the city is holding traffic court this Wednesday and I can go talk to a prosecutor to try to get it changed.

I live in Indiana. Specifically in Indianapolis area but the court/citation are in Clark County.

I've never been to a courthouse like this. What should I do to prepare? What should I say to the prosecutor? What are my actual chances of getting the 90 days suspension waived?

Thanks in advance.

**Update:** Went to the court, nervous as all hell, prosecutor called my name. I walked in and before I could even say "good morning" he shoved an amended ticket across the table and told me I had 60 days to pay the fine. No extra 90 days suspension, no increased fine. Just that easy. I feel silly now for even getting worked up about it.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: You ignored paying a fine and these are the consequences. You can ask for leniency but "I forgot" isn't a good reason.


Title: [DC] Fighting a Speeding Camera Ticket Round 2

Question:
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this!! I will keep this as brief as possible.

Essentially I received a speeding ticket from a speeding camera in the district of Columbia. After never receiving a speeding ticket in my life coupled with the fact that I read online that it is fairly easy to fight these tickets I decided to send in a letter requesting that the case be dismissed on the following grounds.

1)	6th Amendment right to face my accuser.

2)	The government cannot prove my guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (who was driving the car?)

3)	I also requested maintenance records for the machine that took my photo to ensure it was calibrated properly

Essentially I used the letter in this article as a template.

http://www.copblock.org/33390/how-to-beat-a-photo-enforced-speeding-ticket-or-red-light-ticket/

RESPONSE FROM DC

They sent me back a letter stating…

1)	DC official code 50-2302.06 states: “no officer is required at the hearing when a violation is detected by an automated traffic system”

2)	DC official code 50-2209.01a states: … an infraction may be submitted without authentication.

3)	Concerning the radar calibration all the said was …  “ additionally Title 18, Section 1035.1 of DC municipal regulations sets forth the parameters for deeming photo radar correctly calibrated. Those parameters have been met” … This is total bullshit.

So essentially I need to send another letter in to address this violation and attempt to get it dismissed. I am assuming I should just nail down my complaint that no one can confirm that I was the driver of the vehicle and request official documents on the calibrations.

Does anyone else have any advice I can use??

FYI my reason for fighting this ticket is because I work in DC a lot and have to deal with their crappy roads on a daily basis. DC was voted worst roads in the US and I would hate to send them $200 for them to improperly spend.

The worst roads in America are in Washington D.C., where 92 percent of our major roadways are rated as "poor." Conversely, zero percent of D.C.'s roads received a "good" rating in the Federal Highway Administration data analyzed by TRIP.  There is almost literally not a single good road in D.C.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/06/25/why-driving-on-americas-roads-can-be-more-expensive-than-you-think/

Answer:
 > FYI my reason for fighting this ticket is because I work in DC a lot and have to deal with their crappy roads on a daily basis. DC was voted worst roads in the US and I would hate to send them $200 for them to improperly spend.

"Bad Roads" do not excuse speeding. The DC police literally responded with the official code surrounding automated speed tickets. You have no legitimate defense here. Pay your ticket.


Title: Anesthesia gone wrong?

Question:
Hey guys, first time posting here but this has been on my mind lately so I figured I could get some council on the issue. So to preface this, I don’t have any recollection of signing any documents but I’m going to venture to guess I did beforehand. Anyway.

In early summer 2017 I went to the university of chicago for an endoscopy and a colonoscopy to be done in the same procedure. By my request, even though they said they don’t usually do this, I wanted to be put fully under as the prospect of being medically spit roasted gave me chills and I  wanted to feel nothing. Here’s the fun part. They administered the anesthesia, and I slipped out of consciousness business as usual. At some point during the procedure, I could feel myself gagging and panicking while they were putting the tube down my throat for the endoscopy, but I was in some dream state where I could feel it without being able to move. Then, I felt the tube for the colonoscopy slide up my poopshoot moments later. I was almost fully conscious but could do nothing to tell them. Shit was absolute hell. I’ve been considering pursuing a lawsuit but I’m not sure how I’d even go about it.

TL;DR- Anesthesia wasn’t effective during procedure, I want to sue.
Topic:
Medicine and Malpractice

Answer:
 This is a relatively common outcome and one that the anesthesiologist likely warned you of specifically.

You can speak with an attorney to review whether you have a case but a) your outcome would need because of an error by the physician as opposed to you having an unusual tolerance for the medicine (the latter more likely than the former) and b) you would need to have a tangible loss as a result.  And as upsetting as the experience undoubtedly was, you may not have such a loss.


Title: Hired a guy to handle tree care, refused to rehire him for more work because he sucks, now he's threatening to sue me for an injury he claims he sustained on my property, even though this is the first time he's told me about it. Indianapolis, IN

Question:
Pretty much what it says in the title.

I hired this individual (owns a tree care company, but it's pretty small) to take care of some trees on my property, and all three days he made it out, it was raining.  I can get rescheduling due to weather, and I'm a pretty lenient guy.  These people were extremely difficult to deal with, and I didn't want them to do anymore work on my property because they kept asking if I wanted to pay them for things I already paid them for, and they kept saying that the contract doesn't say what it says.  Every single instance of them doing work was me fighting with them to do what I paid them to do the last time.  After this third time, I waited for them to do all of the work except one last little part before paying them, they promised to come right back to take care of it, and didn't.  Today, the guy came back and offered to do that last part for more than I already paid him to do it.  I was done at that point and I said, "Let's just be done. You guys don't get your work done, you keep asking me to pay for work I've already paid for, and I don't want to deal with you anymore."  Not the kindest thing I could say, but it was true.

After this point, he brought up that he was going to sue me for him "hurting his tooth" while cutting down a tree, which wasn't brought to my attention until this point.  I'm not certain how one accomplishes this feat, but this is his claim.

At this point, I have two unfulfilled contracts that I was willing to ignore to be rid of him, putting him hundreds of dollars into his favor.  And he said he wanted to sue me for 100 dollars for an unsubstantiated claim of self-injury on my property that I wasn't notified about until several days later.  Naturally, I said, "I don't think that will hold water in court, and if I make it to the courtroom, I will counter-sue for incomplete work on the contracts.  So let's not be stupid about lawsuits.  I am giving you a great deal here, just take it."  Insert more rambling about getting a lien on my house (which makes no sense).

Anyway, I am pretty confident that I'm fine, legally.  I don't want to take him to court because I don't believe he could pay me anything and I don't want to deal with him anymore.  I definitely don't want him to finish the work, because that would mean I'd be dealing with him some more.  I just want to cut my losses and be done.

In the event that he does take me to court, how much risk am I reasonably in that he could successfully win the self-injury lawsuit?  Even then, how strong of a counter-sue do I have with the fact that I've paid the full amounts to these individuals?  I really don't think they even have the money to sue and I know there's more hot air on their side than anything.  I just want to know the ratio of "valid claim" to "hot air".

Answer:
 > to sue me for him "hurting his tooth" while cutting down a tree

LOL.

> And he said he wanted to sue me for 100 dollars

LMAO.

He's not going to sue you. If he tries you need to respond. But he won't.


Title: Is this an example of someone impersonating FBI agent? Should I report this?

Question:
I encountered a video of someone doing some vigilante "justice" a la Creep catchers. This individual baited men on discord while pretending to be a 16 year old girl (but they will say in the chat that they lied, and that their actual age is 14). After conversing through text they will inevitably go to voice chat. After every voice chat the guy says something along the lines of, "I am an FBI agent, give us your address, IP address, name, or we will raid your house."

I hate this phony justice and I was contemplating reporting this to youtube or possibly to the authorities. Sorry if my post was incoherent or I am violating rules.

Answer: You can absolutely report this to the FBI.


Title: Are corporate retailers legally required to have a manager on duty at some point during the hours of operation?

Question:
I work for a corporate retailer of a major US based telecommunications company.

There will be no manager that will be in the retail location at any point in time today.

Hours of operation are 10a - 730p.

Employees start clocking in at 830a and clock out between 730p and 8p.

There is a key holder only. They have literally zero manager training, manager safety/emergency training, and zero authority.

Can this really be legal?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 > Can this really be legal

Yes, and Karen is furious.Answer #2: Yes, it's legal.Answer #3: I would be stunned if this was not legal.


Title: Advice for Lowering Speeding Ticket

Question:
Okay firstly: I know I was in the wrong and I take full responsibility and understand that the charges towards me are justified. I am writing a post because I know I made a mistake and I want to make things right in any way I can or lessen the fine because I can barely afford to cover it.

So the situation summed up: I'm a 20 yr old student with a clean driving record- until two days ago, I was pulled over for driving 98 in a 75 (between small towns during a 6 hr road trip). When the cop clocked me- I honestly wasn't paying attention to my speed due to an anxiety attack. (I have really bad GAD and I was suffering an attack at the time he pulled me over, which unfortunately exacerbated it. Luckily the officer was polite and told me he'd wait for me to calm down. Which after he did give me the ticket I only got worse- he sat behind me for 15 min waiting for me to drive off  only to realize I was having a full blown panic attack.)
The law in Texas states that I cannot do defensive driving due to driving over 95mph, and the fine is likely $300. I can't work currently while in college, but I have a savings account that has enough to pay the fine. I brinf this up because if I end up being fined in full, I would pay up front versus asking for a payment plan due to the constant reminder of my mistake weighing heavily on my anxiety. I also know that having a ticket will affect insurance rates, and while I am blessed to be covered by my parents on their insurance, I don't want to burden them with paying more each month because of me.
 I made a mistake and want to fix it, but my parents say its a lost cause to go to court or try anything for that matter. The city is an hour away from where I live, so driving there isn't great but if I can lower the fine I would literally cut my own foot off to do such(or drive there, whatever works). I also have never done this before so I was wondering if I could call the county justice of the peace dept and explain the situation and basically beg for mercy. I really appreciate any advice you have for me, and yes- I will not speed in the future.

TL;DR: I was speeding like hell (98 in a 75) because I was having an anxiety attack and was pulled over. I've never gotten a ticket and don't know what to do or what I can do to lower charges if possible. Any advice?

Merry Christmas everyone.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 Hire an an attorney who does traffic/DUI work in the county you were ticketed in.

Probably won't run you more than a couple hundred bucks and there's a decent chance he can get the ticket reduced significantly.


Title: (FL) A friend borrowed my car and got a DUI accident

Question:
It was DUI. Upon being arrested, my friend told the police that I did not give him permission to use the car. I did not know this, and gave a report to the insurance company saying that I gave permission.

One passenger was in my car, and only the driver in the other. Only one of the passengers in my car seemed to have been injured severely.

My friend is uninsured so my insurance will be covering everything no matter what. Should I alter my statement to say that I did not give permission and that the driver was uninsured? It seems like I may be in some legal trouble if I were to have given permission to use the car.

Answer:
 Never lie to your insurance. No good will come of it.

I hope you have high coverage limits and not just state minimum which are an absolute joke in Florida.


Title: What will happen to abortions laws once science progresses to the point of instantaneous fetal viability?

Question: Say we get to a point where for example, artificial wombs exists, and it's not only possible, but likely that a fertilized egg at any point of development would be viable for birth. Would it effectively make all abortions illegal?

Answer: Arguments about bodily autonomy will still matter. A law purportedly requiring mothers to submit to surgery to remove a fetus safely rather than abort would be challenged more or less instantly, and the ability to sustain a fetus outside of the womb doesn't appear to have any bearing on decisions like _Roe v. Wade_.Answer #2: Probably under current precedent. Roe set viability at 28 weeks, and 20 years later Casey set it to about 24/25ish. Almost 30 years later that's still where viability sits. But viability was just a reasonable objective place to balance the rights of potential person and mother against rights of state governments. There are other arguments like teenage pregnancy=poverty, but viability is simple. No fetus has ever survived at less than 20 weeks, only a few for each week you add until 24/25, then it hits ~50%. The other arguments are not so black and white.


Title: On call from pm to am

Question:
Edit: I'm in Florida. It technical support, hourly.

I know how there's the whole 'waiting to be engaged' vs 'engaged to wait' but for that is sleep included in the list of things you can't really do? I usually work 9 am - 5 pm then am on call from 2 am - 9 am, on Sunday morning it's 2 am - 11 am, Monday morning 11 pm - 9 am. We get from 5 - 15 calls a night ranging from 5 - 20 minutes each that we MUST answer or call back within 5 minutes. This gets even worse on holidays for example thanks giving someone is on call from 2 am - 4 pm the next day, Christmas 2 am - 6 pm. Our compensation is one paid day off and up to 80$ of our cellphone bill paid. It's a fairly small company so no one really questions it.

Answer: You can contact the federal [Department of Labor](https://www.dol.gov/) and ask for clarification into your situation to see if you're being compensated correctly.


Title: (Oregon) Work is trying to make staff do work logs on their personal cellphone/computers

Question:
I'm gonna be vague, but we have to do logs and tracking online. We have a PC at work but my boss hasn't had cable set up. He's been asking the employees to do all the tracking on their personal cellphones or doing it when they get home on their personal PC.

No one really feels comfortable doing this. Can he ask us to do this?

Answer:
 Yes he can ask you to do this and you can be fired for refusing.Answer #2: He can certainly ask you. You don't have to do it. You can also be fired for not doing your job or if you don't feel comfortable, you can quit. Are you salaried employee?Answer #3: Nobody can be forced to, but your employer may dismiss anyone who refuses.

You must be paid for your time spent working, but I'm having trouble understanding what you're being asked to do that people are so uncomfortable using their phone to do it.


Title: (SC) My husband and I split up. What can I do to FAIRLY protect my daughter and still allow them a healthy relationship?

Question: I caught my husband having an affair. I was willing to stay there until we had the money to make a move or do something else as he nor she is willing to put an end to this devastation. Matters got worse the other day as he flipped out on me. I grabbed my two children (one mine and one is ours) and we left. I am now currently staying with a family member for a few days until I can learn what to do next. What is the first thing I am to do? I don't even know the steps to take to get out of there. We do not have an issue of Domestic Violence. However, he has made statements in the past that he will not let it go and if something were to happen with us, he will fight all the way for our daughter. He is also from a different state (12+ hours away from here) and I am scared that either his rage will harm her or he will take her a disappear. I am asking for advice. I refuse to tell him where we are and it is making him crazy. I do admit that I feel like a POS by not letting her see her daddy right now. It has only been a few days though. And I want to know what I need to do. I need to know am I doing the RIGHT things to protect myself and my children as well as protect my relationship and well being together as a family. All I have requested from him is some paperwork stating that neither of us can change addresses without telling the other parent AND neither of us can leave the state without consent from the other parent, signed by both of us. I am not sure if this will hold up in court or not but it is a start for us. I do not know where to start. What can I do? And if we can get this done, do I go NOW back home and get some clothes (we left with nothing) or do I fight it out in court. I am concerned with leaving behind my photos and EVERYTHING personal and memorable. HELP?!?!?!?!?!?!

Answer:
 Does he have any history of abuse, or is he just upset that you took off and left? Because to be honest what he did sounds shitty, but it almost looks like you took off with the kids because you're angry and now you're trying to justify it.

Assuming you do split the court will look to the best interest of the child. They're not going to deprive a father of his right to be in his daughter's life.

You guys need to start by having a civil conversation.


Title: [WA] My mentally ill sister left her kid with my mom a year ago and never came back

Question:
Kid is 14. His dad has been in and out of prison since before his birth and he's never been involved. His other kids by different mothers have been taken away. As far as I can tell he's not a factor. His mom (my sister) has schizophrenia.

My mom had custody of my nephew for a few years a decade ago when my sister was ruled not mentally fit to parent. She gave custody back when my sister's health improved.

Sister and kid have lived with mom since.

13 months ago, my sister left home. Missing person's report filed, she was found in a motel a week later obviously delusional but deemed no threat to anyone so report closed.

A family member (meth addict, word can't be trusted) said he saw my sister at a homeless camp a county over about 3 months ago.

Since my sister left, my nephew has lived with my mom, who is facing barriers to caring for him because she doesn't have custody - medical appointments, enrolling him in school last year almost couldn't happen, etc.

She's dirt poor on a fixed SSI income. I asked her if she called the legal aid hotline for advice or help and she said they called her stupid for giving custody back and wouldn't help her. She's also like... also kind of insane so i think she actually got some demoralizing advice or was told it would be difficult or expensive and twisted it up in the retelling.

She said she called CPS who were only interested in whether there was active abuse and otherwise told her she was on her own. Again I don't know if that's entirely true.

What needs to happen? At least so she can sign him in to a doctor and get him enrolled in medicaid and in school without a headache?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: She should file for guardianship of a minor child. Go to your local probate court, it is a simple process. If she cannot afford the filing fee, the judge can waive it if she is in bad financial circumstances.


Title: Can my daughter petition a judge in NY to decide when she visits her father

Question:
Sorry in advance for any errors on a mobile .......

So five years ago my ex-husband punched the eldest of my four children injuring him. I wasn’t home. He threatened my younger children not to tell me.   He had supervised visits and I had a restraining order. Fast forward to now.

My oldest son is 13 my second oldest son is 12 and my twin daughters are 10.  Several times in the last few months and we can visit at their dads house one of my 10-year-old daughters has been crying and begging her father to let her come home.   My oldest son tells his dad when he’s 16 he’s petitioning the court to not have to visit him any longer. They have begged him to leave his girlfriend since she’s nasty to them. Has pinched my daughters in the backs of their arms. Called all my kids an embarrassment in public and made them say it to people around them.

Tonight my daughter started begging me on the phone with her dad listening for me to come get her. She doesn’t want to be there and she misses me.

1. My question is will a judge entertain a petition of a 10-year-old in New York State.?
2. It’s not that she doesn’t want to visit him, just that if she wants to come home once in a while when she’s at his house on his weekends,  can she make that request to have me pick her up?  Would a judge consider listening to a 10 year old?

Sorry if there are errors. I’m writing this as she’s texting me to come get her and I’m trying to tell her we have to follow the judges devision.

TLDR: will a family court judge in NY  entertain a 10 year olds petition?
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: No. One of the parents needs to file the petition. The judge will listen to the child though, if a proper petition is filed.


Title: Rent advice with a landlord behind on his lot rent.

Question:
I live in Virginia and have been renting a trailer for the last 9 months. We found out yesterday that a new company bought the property and no management knew we were living here. The new management has informed us that our landlord is behind on his lot rent by almost 6 months.

They management is wants us to pay them lot rent as they are filing for possession on Monday and continue to pay the landlords the difference for the actual trailer, and are going to be working with us afterwards so we don't get kicked out.

Needless to say the landlords aren't happy with this and are pushing for us to continue paying them in full.

I'm not finding much free, local, low income legal advice online and am trying to figure out how to keep my family where we are. I'm fairly certain the landlords aren't going to get the courts involved, but will probably just make life miserable until everything gets sorted.

What would be my best options being in the middle of this mess? Pay the management company the lot rent and the landlords their part? Try to talk to the management so they still work with us after taking over the property and just pay the landlords?

Answer:
 You have a lease with your landlord.  He has a lease with the lot owners.  If they want rent for the lot, they have to get it from the person they have a lease with - that's not you.

However, if he doesn't pay, they can probably evict him and you.

Meanwhile, you are obligated to pay your rent to the landlord.  If you pay it to someone else instead, he can evict you.

If the new management files for and obtains possession of the lot, at that point your lease transfers to them and then (and only then) you would pay your rent to them as your new landlords.

Honestly, I'd look for a new place to live.  You don't want to get stuck in the middle of this mess.Answer #2: You must continue to pay your landlord the rent, but it would be very reasonable for you to seek to move as soon as possible because it looks like this is headed in the direction of you getting evicted because your landlord is not paying his rent. Unfortunately there are few protections for you in such situations, fewer than there would be for example if you were in the circumstance where your landlord was not paying the mortgage on a permanent property.


Title: Company may fire 38 week pregnant worker over FMLA denial [WI]

Question:
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Situation: Friend is 38 weeks pregnant and working at a well-known, but not well-liked banking institution. Her doctor believes that she can be medically excused for the rest of her pregnancy, but she has no active complications with her pregnancy. She called her insurance for her FMLA paperwork and her insurance said they would deny the claim, because she has no complications. She is willing to take the final weeks of her pregnancy off work without pay, because of her discomfort. But her worry is that her job will be able to dismiss her if she took off work with the FMLA denied by her insurance. Thereby, taking away her paid pregnancy leave. Also, she called her doctor after she spoke to her insurance and he said it was normal for women to take their last two weeks off, even without complications.

 What are her options?

Answer: Has she actually submitted the certification?


Title: Girl who caused her own vehicle collision got me as the guilty party because of some random witness saying I ran a redlight (which I didn’t I was turning on a green arrow) and the driver was going through a green.

Question:
OK here is my situation last April I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. I was in a left-hand turn lane stopped and waiting while the arrow was still red. Once the arrow turned green I proceeded to make my left turn about to drive past all the lanes of oncoming traffic who were all stopped up. I then saw a car in the far right lane coming towards the intersection because I assumed it was trying to make a right because it’s a turn right only lane. I figured the driver  was turning right likely cut me off in my left turn. So I proceeded with my left turn but just not as quickly to let the truck make a right front of me. It ends up the truck was going straight into the intersection and our vehicles collided. The driver ended up being thrown from her vehicle and was not conscious at the scene. I spoke with police officers at the scene explain d what happened and gave them what they needed. Couldn’t even give me here name or insurance info. stayed there until they allowed me to have my car towed away. They also took a report and measurements and photos of that accident scene. So from my standpoint this was entirely not my fault I had a left turn signal with a green arrow I waited for and all the other cars were stopped and this girl drove through the intersection going straight in a right-hand turn lane on a red light. To my surprise the insurance company informed me there was a witness who said she was behind the truck and the light was green the whole time. I don’t have money and I was so stressed about my life at that time I  Figured there was nothing I could do because I couldn’t afford a lawyer. Also figured the insurance would take care of it and cross my fingers nothing more would come of it. It makes me sick though to think I’m blamed for an  injury when it was no doubt my fault, in fact it was hers for trying to go around all the cars and straight through a red light. Just this week I was contacted by the other drivers Lawyer for detailed information about my insurance policy. What should I do?my policy won’t advise. Wish I had the funds when this happened for legal counsel.
Any thoughts?

Answer:
 Something is wrong here.

You're stopped, started making a left turn and the other driver ended up unconscious? How hard did you step on the gas pedal?

If it was the girl who was driving too fast then it should be really obvious she was at fault at minimum for trying to go straight on a right turn only lane, and no statement from anybody would overturn the police report.

Insurance companies are not going to just let it go. Contact your own insurance company if you haven't already. Get a copy of the police report if they haven't (Some states need you to request it yourself) and let them handle it.

But I still think there's something else we're not getting


Title: Can a landlord charge me for a maid service? (MN)

Question:
My roommates and I are moving out on September 1st, and our landlord wants to start doing showings in our apartment. She came by last week to look things over and said that the house wasn't clean enough, and that she would come back in a week and if it is still not up to her standards that she would need us to hire a service to clean it. We sweep and vacuum regularly, we did a deep clean before she came over in the kitchen and bathroom, and she did not give us any specifics on what was too messy. If she comes by next week and is dissatisfied, can she make us pay for a cleaning service while we still have two months left on the lease?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 If "cleaning service" is not on the lease, the no, she can't just start charging you.

Now... since you are moving out, you can bet that if that place is not cleaner then when you moved in, she will indeed get a cleaner to come in and clean everything, and will take the money from your security deposit.

You may want to hire a cleaner to help you clean when you move out.   I also strongly suggest you take pictures of everything when you move out to show how clean it all it, and to identify any damages that you will be chareged for.

Answer #2: No, almost certainly not. Check your lease.


Title: Does my brother and his wife own rights to any pictures of their son?

Question:
Long story short, my brother had a falling out with the majority of the family. My mother had a picture of his son, her grandson, on her business website. He contacted the host of her website threatening legal action  if the picture wasn’t taken down. Does he have any legal standing here?
What if she replaces it with a picture of him that I took?

Answer: Whoever took the photos holds the copyright. Unless he took the images, he has no right to get them removed.


Title: Does nicotine show up in drug test

Question:
So I’m a minor taking a class that requires you to stay drug free and sometime they will supposedly drug test you but I vape occasionally because the nicotine calms my nerves when I get worked up will the nicotine show up in the drug test?

Side question is it legal to vape at 16 in Michigan?
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer:
 A drug test will show whatever it is looking for. Tests are not just "report everything that is in the urine," but rather an assay that lists what metabolites it is to look for.

A standard drug assay does not test for nicotine. However, they can request the lab to look for it.

The poster who told you to not worry and to lie is wrong. You can not just claim something that is untrue, and in some cases it can be a felony to lie about this type of thing. You are taking a law enforcement class, and here someone is telling you to bend the law. Not kosher.

It is illegal for minors to purchase nicotine products in your state, but not a specific crime to use. Possessing a vape itself can be illegal as it can be used as drug paraphernalia. Also, the program can legally eject you from it if you fail their requirements, which may will include no nicotine use.

Nicotine itself does not calm you, by the way. It is a stimulant, like coffee. The act of taking a break and using your vape cigarette is what calms you. Switch to nicotine free products or a different habit while you are still young and easily able to break the habit. Nicotine dependence is one of the most deadly things out there.


Title: So I rear ended someone last night.

Question:
  We exchanged information and I called up my dad (we all have the same insurance).

  I haven't called the company, he said he'll call it. But overall, what exactly should I say?

What should I be prepared for? I know it's automatically the fault of the person in the back.

 I was gonna change lanes and tried to make sure I was clear then BAM. It happened so quick. It's a street that is known for traffic constantly stopping. Just one second it took. I feel so stupid right now.

 But anyways, what's the best way to handle it? I been in an accident before but not where I was the one to rear end someone.

This was in Los Angeles right on Los Feliz Blvd

Answer: Report it to your insurance and let them handle it. That's their job.


Title: Amidst investigation

Question:
So a couple of days ago, I threw a party. I'm a 18 year old. I had 5 guys and we were supposed to get a few girls over but they canceled on our way to get them. One of them, who we'll call C, was able to come. Me and my friend H went to pick her up, on our way back home, she was very flirtatious with both me and H. He asked her if she drove yet and she said "Yeah, I'm 16". We get back home and my other friends had gotten into my parents alchohol. She voluntarily started drinking on her own, as did I. She had maybe a few sips of rum while I was pretty buzzed. As the night went on, she asked me if I wanted to go back to my room. (Keep in mind, she had also spent the whole night taking pictures with my on snap, blowing kissy faces at me, and just being very physical with me.) I, being pretty buzzed, said sure.

I had 3 witnesses hear her ask me. As we were going back to my room, she was all over me, kissing me, and grabbing on my body. I closed the door and my friends stood outside to see if she was giving more consent. I asked her twice if she wanted to do this and she said yes. We had sex (She wasn't a Virgin by any means) and she was fully conscious. After we had sex, she laid in my bed and dosed off about 2 minutes later.

Here's where it gets pretty messed up. I walked out of my room, and the first thing I'm told is that she is 15 (One of my friends was on IG and saw her profile.) And that she has a 16 year old boy friend. My heart stopped. The next morning, she was perfectly fine, and was a lot more flirtatious with me, even asking me to come get her that Saturday. My friend B told her what happened, and she didn't seem to care, only response was "I guess I have to tell my boyfriend that I cheated". I messaged her and apologized for what happened last night, and this is where she went off the bars.

3 days later, I had the police knocking on my door at 12 at night and demanding evidence or they would get a search warrant. I was scarred and tired so I complied and let them have my bed sheets, pillow cases, and laptop (I have some pretty weird porn games on there, including rapelay which doesn't open). They never arrested me and made me come to the police station with them to file a witness report. I told them everything.

I'm probably going to be charged with statutory rape or rape, is their any advice guys? I'm terrified..

Answer: Whelp you went and made a full confession. The only thing you can do now is pray and start calling criminal defense attorneys first thing in the morning. Oh and don't talk to another soul about this except your lawyer.


Title: [CO] Apartment is requiring that I remove my grill. Am I interpreting the fire code correctly?

Question:
I moved into a new apartment about a year ago. When I moved in, I noticed that other tenants had grills on their balcony, and I asked if that was allowed. They said, "Yes, gas grills are fine, just not charcoal grills." I double checked my lease, and the only restriction was for charcoal grills. So I bought one.

Now a different manager delivered a letter stating that it's against fire code and it must be removed. I told them they gave me approval, and provided the email screenshot, and they said it didn't matter since it's against fire code.

I pulled up the fire code for my city, and it says:

> **SECTION 308**

> **OPEN FLAMES**

> **308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices.** No gas-fired grills, charcoal grills, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within 10 feet (3 m) of any structure.

> **Exceptions:**

> 1. One- and two-family dwellings.

> 2. LP-gas burners having an LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2.5 pounds
[nominal 1 pound (0.454kg) LP-gas capacity]. Two extra 1 pound LP-gas containers may be stored
on the balcony.

> 3. Listed natural gas appliances shall be permitted on balconies when installed in accordance with the
International Fuel Gas Code and supplied by the building’s natural gas system.

> 4. Listed electric ranges, grills, or similar electrical apparatus shall be permitted.

So yes, it does appear that they may not be used on a balcony. However, it says "used or kindled". Does that mean I am allowed to have it sit on the balcony, as long as I do not use? I have nowhere else to immediately put it, so if they cannot force me to actually get rid of it, that's good enough for me.

Answer: Unless you are openly using it as a planter or something, they will still ask you to remove the grill. The reason being that a) the office and employees are not watching the property 24 hours a day so they don't know if you use it or not, and b) if it is just sitting there, even if not being used, the fire marshall could come by and fine the property for even having the grill due to the fact that you 'could use it.'


Title: Cosigners are responsible, right?

Question:
This is in reference to a previous question I've posted, and I'm pretty sure I'm right, but I want to make absolutely sure.

My sister was in a car accident in a rental car. My mother is telling her that she's not responsible, even though she's listed as a driver on the contract, simply because she wasn't driving.

I say that legally she is responsible, since its a joint contract. Who's right?

*Edit*

Sorry for any confusion. The listed parties on the contract are my sister, and two of her friends. My mother is (trying) to provide advice.

Answer: it will depend on the contract. both want to get seperate attorneys, either directly or through their insurance. odds are no, she won't be liable to any third party, but yes she may to the compamy for its damages.


Title: Posted videos to 4chan, perma-banned for "Posting, Requesting, or Advertising" Child Pornography (Tennessee, United States)

Question:
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Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer:
 Why would you bother to appeal a ban on the cesspool of the internet? Let it go.

4chan admins have participated with law enforcement in the past, so it's not unheard of that people have gotten in trouble.  However, given the generally lawless nature of the site, things are unlikely to proceed beyond a ban.

Having said that, if you're contacted by law enforcement, you should refrain from saying anything without first consulting a lawyer.


Title: I live in CA Employee Housing and I'm being charged +$500, please help!

Question:
Long read, but I could really use some advice!

As the title states, I live in California in housing owned by the company I work for. I signed an agreement and I don't have an end date, so far I've been living here for 1.5 years.

When I moved in December 2014, I had to get the Utilities switched into my name because rather than shut off the utilities between tenants, the company pays for them to stay on when they aren't in use to maintain the apartments. I called the number the company provided (this company does gas, electricity and water), I started getting bills from the utility company and I paid my bills. (I don't have a water bill through this company, it is prorated for the whole building). Both water and rent are taken from my paycheck automatically by the company.

Almost a year later, Sept 2015, the hot water went out so I contacted the building maintenance staff. They had trouble figuring out what was wrong because the hot water heater isn't in or near my place at all.
After having to go to our corporate offices to look at original plans, they realized that I got it through the neighbors apartment, or something like that, it wasn't 100% clear.
They finally fix the hot water and we go on with our days. A couple days later I get contacted by the company I work for and they're telling me that I technically haven't been paying for gas specifically for my apartment so I contact the utility company to switch everything into my name. Two months later, December, a year of living in the unit, I get another call from the company saying it didn't go through so I call the utility company again and they finally fix it.

Now the company just sent me an e-mail (6 months later) with an invoice requiring me to pay for the entire time they had been paying for gas, more than $500. They've sent me copies of the bills that have been stamped approved and paid for by the company. They want to take the entire sum out of my next paycheck or I need to have it paid in full by the 19th.

I cannot afford this right now. This is the company I work for as well. This makes me want to move out, but there aren't options to move out of the housing I have. I want to go talk to someone I know in HR/Payroll to at least make sure they aren't going to make almost my entire next check disappear.

Can the company do this to me? Am I obligated more time at least? Help!

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Answer: Send someone in hr or payroll an email that you want to resolve this but absolutely do not give permission for a payroll deduction. If they do it anyway and you file a wage complaint with the dlse it will be a slam dunk.


Title: Boyfriend found out that new hires who have gone on a Mormon mission get paid more.

Question:
My boyfriend works a construction type job and a new hire told him that he makes a certain amount more per hour because he is a returned missionary.  Another new hire told everyone there he gets paid a certain amount more because he completed his Eagle Scout. They are a smaller company. Is this legal?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 >Edit: forgot to mention this is Utah.

Honestly, you really didn't need to.

But yes, this is legal. They could pay person X more than person Y just because X was called George and Y was called John.

The only possible issue might be if X was called George and Y was called Georgina.


Title: Just bought a new car 15 days ago and deeply regret the monthly payments. Dealership calls me and says we need to recontract due to having filed paperwork of a different car. With this in mind, can I back out of this purchase or is it too late?

Question: So I should've thought more about this decision before I actually signed the papers, but there you have it. Made a new car purchase and I regret it now. My dealership says we need to re-contract because apparently the papework was filed under a different model. A white car instead of the black one that I have. So my question is, can I back out of this purchase altogether or I'm I stuck with this car regardless? Thank you in advance for your help.

Answer: They can't force you to sign a new agreement, but they may be able to enforce the original agreement and stick you with whatever car that was for. They may also be willing to just unwind the deal altogether though, but you may be on the hook for a per-day fee for the time you've had the vehicle.


Title: is it possible to get legal power of attorney over 67yr father based on lottery addiction in the state of Georgia?

Question:
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Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: It can be done but without his cooperation you have a fairly high burden to prove he's incapable of handling his own finances.


Title: Is this some type of discrimination?

Question:
Now I'm not one to throw the word discrimination around lightly, but the definition of it has changed so much that I almost don't know what it means anymore.

I live in a somewhat "rural" city with my boyfriend and his children. I am a caregiver of his children and also a tax payer.  We do not intend on getting married.  Ever.

I inquired about getting a family pool pass, as I will be taking care of the kids two days a week during summer break and wanted to spend at least one of those days at the pool.  Their website has the following policy on family passes -

Family pass may include custodial mother and/or father or legal guardian who are legally married and/or their children age 3 - 18 who reside in the same household.

For clarification, I spoke with someone who works for the pool and who also happens to be on the rec center board.  She said that my boyfriend could buy a pass for himself and the kids, but I would have to buy my own.  I asked what they were basing this on, and she said the IRS and if an adult has the ability to claim the child on their taxes.  At this point I asked if they received funding from city tax dollars and she said yes, and I hung up.

So, technically, I'm not being discriminated against as a single person because I can buy my own pass, but as a partner in a relationship that is not a married one.  How is this even possible?  Blended families are nothing new, and most pools in the area use the household as the qualifier for family status.  As for using the IRS as their guidelines, I'm sure there are many parents that can't claim their children on their taxes.  Does this make them ineligible if they are single?

This place has been a very nice town to live in until now.  The schools are great, easy access to the interstate, city amenities but not city crime and drama, the town pushes the family friendly theme, and it's surprisingly progressive in other ways as well for being a small town.

Help me see clearly on this...  I'm a go big or go home kind of gal and am ready to just go straight to the Mayor's office and City Council.

Answer:
 > Help me see clearly on this

This isn't illegally discriminatory.  You aren't being prevented from doing anything at all other than receiving a discount reserved for a specific subset of people.  It's no different from charging a child/adult/senior prices for admission, which you'll notice happens everywhere.


Title: Roommate's blood throughout apartment

Question:
I have a roommate that is resistant to cleaning up his own blood.  He cut himself while preparing food a few days ago and I first noticed large splashes of blood on our floors and on a door.  He cleaned some of the areas that I pointed out to him.

The next morning in the bathroom, I saw more blood.  It appeared as if he rinsed the wound under the sink and allowed blood to splash along the walls, soap dispenser, and toilet.  I brought this to his attention and he neglected the mess.  I asked my land lord to speak to my roommate and the land lord (who lives on the other side of the duplex) said he would speak to my roommate in "5-10 days", even after seeing the blood.

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Last evening marked 72 hours after I first saw blood.  I approached my roommate and told him he MUST clean the blood immediately.  He was resistant but complied, yet blood still remains.  I have photographs of the areas of blood.  This morning I found blood in our shower.

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It was advised to me to contact public health.  I am posting this here because I am unsure of what public health is capable of or if my landlord/roommate could be held accountable for the neglect, as I see it.

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Thank you for your time.

Answer:
 This is not an issue for your landlord, r/legaladvice, or the health department.  This is an issue for you and your roommate to work out like adults.  Answer #2: Are you two on the same lease together?

Also, this is not a public health issue.