Title: Reporting boss for sexual harassment?

Question:
Before my boss was promoted to the position, we had flirted and he flat out asked me if I wanted to sleep with him. I flirted back. We were friends.

He was then promoted to be my manager. When we flirted, I was not aware he was going to be my manager. He was.

Now that he is my manager, I don't feel comfortable with the flirting and have voiced this to him.

He sends me messages via work Skype that he wants to come see my home office. He loves staring at pictures of me. Then texted me that he likes to look at pictures of me and have a wank.

I also have a disability. He's started to make flirty comments about how I dress, my hair, how pretty I look in front of coworkers and it makes me feel very uncomfortable - he even hugs me after we have 1 on 1 meetings (he has these with all coworkers.)

This is stressing me out and I feel absolutely stupid for flirting with him and having interest in him to begin with. The stress is exacerbating symptoms of my disability.

I asked for a modified work schedule and he accused me of making up my disability. I went to HR to discuss a schedule modification and change my reporting structure due to my disability and they wanted to disclose my disability to my manager (I am not comfortable with this).

At this point, do I disclose that he asked me to sleep with him and I no longer feel safe coming to work? I realize it looks bad that we had discussed hooking up but he was not my manager at the time and now I think he's using his position as my manager to put pressure on me. I don't want him to get fired, but I can't continue to report to him. Is this sexual harassment?

Any help would be greatly appreciated :(

in MA, USA

Answer:
 You need to notify HR and give your employer a chance to work it out if you want to have a decent chance at a successful lawsuit. You can of course quit, get a new job, and move on with your life. But if you want to open the door to suing them you should tell HR about it and give them a chance to stop it.Answer #2: I agree with the other posts telling you to go to HR, but I would like to add: document everything first.  If you have e-mails, text messages, statements from other co-workers, or whatever, compile them and have them ready.  Otherwise, he will most likely deny everything, and HR will not be able to do anything.  Remember that HR is there to protect the company, not you.Answer #3: He TEXTED you that he likes to wank to photos of you? Omg. That's appalling, but it's also awesome evidence for an eventual lawsuit.

Talk to HR, and also contact a law firm that handles employment discrimination cases and get their advice. They will tell you what to do and not do for the time being. Generally these types of law firms work on contingency, so they shouldn't charge you up front. You can just tell them what's going on, see if they think you have a case or would have a case if XYZ other thing happens, and then plan on calling them back if XYZ other thing happens.


Title: Long Post. Child abuse misunderstanding and my friend really needs help.

Question:
So about 3 months ago my friend's dad was arrested on charges of child abuse, child molestation, and sexual assault on a minor, among other things. Their niece, who is 15 y/o, was talking to a counselor about how she was feeling depressed because of what she had said my friend's dad had done to her a few years ago.  She said that he had touched her in certain places and groped her when she was about 10 y/o. So one thing led to another and he was arrested and charged for all that. And he also self incriminated by saying that he did touch her, but never in a sexual or inappropriate way. So the DA is using that to press more charges against my friends dad, changing the story to make it seem like this had been going on for years, and was still going on up until he was arrested.

But I've known their family for the longest time and his entire side of the family is super physical. From messing around, to playful fighting, and to showing affection towards others. And I don't mean to sound like that kind of person, but I really don't think there's any way my friend's dad actually molested this girl. But I don't think that the niece is lying either. I think she misinterpreted what had happened and took it as something it wasn't.
My friend says that their lawyer doesn't have any advice, and isn't really helping all too much either. She says that the lawyer says there isn't much he can do.

Any advice at all to help my friends dad out? She's tried hard to do research but she doesn't know what to look for or what applies to her dad's case. It kills me seeing how stressed out she's been over this. Like her dad was the breadwinner of the family, and now she has to juggle two jobs, taking care of her mom and siblings, paying bills, and focus on school all at once. I do what i can to help her out, and I wish I could do more for her, but I can only do so much.

Any advice that I could give her would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Sorry about the long post, but I didn't know how to make this short.

Answer:
 He's got an attorney, there is really nothing the internet can do to help him. If he feels his attorney isn't representing him the way he wants, he can find another one. If you want to be a character witness or something, you can talk to his attorney.

Also, you can't possibly know what all happened. She felt uncomfortable enough about the way she was touched and it bothered her enough to seek therapy five *years* later. Don't write her off as just misinterpreting what happened, because as far as she's concerned, she was molested. I know you don't want to believe the worst about someone you know, but don't just dismiss what the girl feels about what happened.

Obviously the DA didn't feel she misunderstood anything, since he was charged with sexual assault, which usually involves touching of the genitals. That isn't something that should happen during playful wrestling and especially not between a grown man and a ten year old girl. Please consider you do not have the full truth about your friend's dad.


Title: Legal advice appreciated regarding accessibility in the work place.

Question: I've been employed at a corp for 7 years in Ontario canada. I have medical issues regarding my knees and am slated for a knee replacement later this year. Now my issue is the luch room and all the main offices are up a steep long flight of stairs. I have other accommodation for my job like a stool to sit on and close parking. I am physically unable to walk up and down the stairs most days. I can't access the lunch room or any off the offices or board rooms. Anyone with any mobility issues is in the same predicament as me. What are my legal options in this situation.

Answer:
 I assume your office doesn't have an elevator, which puts you in something of a tough spot.  Your workplace is required to provide accommodations for your disability, so long as they don't place an undue burden on the employer.

You can make a request for assistance to your HR department, but you'll need to have some idea of what accommodations you're asking for.  They can't reasonably be expected to build an elevator for you, but they might be able to do things like get you a mini-fridge and allow you to teleconference into meetings from downstairs.


Title: Condo board wants all 2nd floor units and above to remove any non carpet flooring and install carpet throughout the entire unit to reduce noise transfer

Question:
So I received notification from the condo board that effective immediately all non carpet flooring must be removed and replaced with carpet (except the bathrooms) within 30 days at the owners expense to prevent noise transfer. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada. This discrimates against 2nd floor units. How can I fight this.

The Saskatchewan Condominium Property Act states "Section 44 (3) The bylaws of a corporation bind the corporation and the owners to the same extent as if the bylaws:
(b) contained covenants on the part of each owner with every other owner and the corporations to observe, perform and be bound by all the provisions of the bylaws."

I interpret that as bylaws must apply equally to all units and can't target specific units or owners. Am I interpreting this correctly.

Thanks for your input.

Answer:
 IANAL and also from another jurisdiction. I am familiar with the Alberta act.

While there are remedies against prejudice , I don't know if this is a prejudice issue. It seems to me this is a matter of private property. While a board can dictate what is done with common and common-exclusive property, I have a hard time believing they have the authority to dictate how you furnish your unit.

I recommend you reach out to other owners, pool resources and seek legal advice. The best way to do this might be to call a special general meeting and get the board to hire a lawyer to give advice, so you aren't out of pocket. I expect the answer to this question will be based on a review of the condo plan, the Act and the HOA Bylaws.

You might find that the corporation has no authority. You might find that the Board needs to obtain a special resolution and their decision is invalid.

Good luck. Answer #2: They'll argue all units are bound by the same bylaws. They want carpet in your kitchen, too? That seems wonky

You'll need to speak to a Saskatchewan Landlord Tenant lawyer who knows how these things are interpreted.

Do you know that the board follow all the required procedures in changing the bylaws? Read the bylaws and see how they are required to be amended.

How do your neighbors feel about this? Banding together would be the easiest way. If a clear majority opposes this then the board might back down, if there is such a majority and they don't back down it might be time to find some other people, maybe you, to run for the condo board and better represent the owners.


Title: Ex Girlfriend left with all our possessions, where do I go from here?

Question:
San Francisco, CA

Last week my ex and I broke up, due to a domestic violence issue on her side and being arrested. We stop speaking and thought we would go our separate ways.

This morning she showed up unannounced with movers to grab the clothes and things from our apartment. I left to take the dogs on a walk since I did not want to be there during the process.

When I arrived back, I walked in just as the movers were moving all the furniture, bed, everything that we had purchased together. I called the police and waited for them to arrive. She continued to tell the movers it was her things and then left.

Here I am three hours later, police still haven't shown up, I have absolutely no furniture or anything, as we split everything. What can I do now to get back something, anything?

How we paid: For the last three months, I paid for the rent while she paid for the furniture. It came almost even with me paying for a bit more, but now I feel like that is coming back to kick me since she's claiming "she bought it" and doesn't acknowledge our agreement anymore.

TLDR: Ex came back, took everything that we had split 50/50.

Answer: Sue her for half the rent.


Title: Question regarding FMLA and negative response upon return

Question:
I returned to work after being out intermittently on (Federal)FMLA for about 3 months (I'm in Washington State). I was immediately relocated to a different site. I was told that my position had been relocated, however, my position had been posted on the agency's website the Friday prior to my return. I was informed that this was someone else's position, and not mine. It was my  understanding that under FMLA I was entitled to a equal position at the same location with the same shift (based on what I saw on the FMLA website-PROTECTIONS UPON RETURN FROM FMLA LEAVE (JOB RESTORATION)
When an employee returns from FMLA leave, he or she must be restored to the same job or to an "equivalent job". The employee is not guaranteed the actual job held prior to the leave. An equivalent job means a job that is virtually identical to the original job in terms of pay, benefits, and other employment terms and conditions (*including shift and location*). And to make things super friendly, my colleagues had already been informed I was leaving, the week before I was notified. I was told that they couldn't tell me because I was out on FMLA, and the other staff needed to "plan," though they couldn't explain why they needed to plan for me being gone- I had already been gone for 6 weeks.
To complicate things, prior to leaving on FMLA, I had been on the recieving end of bullying behaviours from other staff, which would intensify when I attempted to stand up for myself. I had reached out to my supervisor but got no response.
While I was on FMLA, my supervisor allowed a different staff member to use my office, and when I had stopped by to pick up some items (still during the FMLA period) I observed that items were missing. I asked this person where things were, and she denied knowledge. Then told my supervisor that I had made her cry. That I was mean and intimidated her. I'm sure if I tried to say that there is an equivalent position at my old location, I willbe told that I was moved because of my behaviours. I've been with this agency for almost a decade and this is the first I have ever been targeted like this. I've never been reprimanded for being "mean" or any other interpersonal problems, until now. The bullying continues.
I now have a commute that is 2 hours each way, no real work space, and am labeled a meanie.
Do I have any recourse?

Answer: I faced intense pregnancy and post-FMLA discrimination similar to what you described. I contacted an equal opportunity lawyer who reviewed my case and filed the discriminatory claim paperwork on my behalf (for free). Once you file the paperwork, you are protected from retaliation (e.g. firing) which basically is a stop gap for you to find a new job. My lawyer told me point blank that discrimination cases (in GA at least) have a snowball's chance in hell of being decided for the plantiff. It was also obvious from my company's response to my allegations against my supervisor that they didn't give a shit about me and that, combined with over a year of emotional abuse, finally gave me the impetus to get a new job. Best decision I ever made - that place was toxic no matter how candy-coated it appeared. Good luck.


Title: Signed lease on new apartment—2 weeks later, the landlord announced she's selling (MN)

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You cannot unilaterally deny your landlord the right to perform maintenance or show the place.  You can require proper notice, but since Minnesota doesn't specifically define that it's difficult for you to argue a whole lot more than you've been given.


Title: Boss looked at my medical records

Question: [deleted]

Answer: I am not a lawyer; I am a doctor.  If she accessed your records without a valid reason, it would be a violation of the law (HIPAA).  This almost certainly also violated the policies of both the local hospital as well as your organization.  All access to electronic medical records is typically logged and can be audited later, so the hospital should be able to confirm who was looking at your records.  Depending on how much you want to pursue this, you could tell your boss this made you uncomfortable, complain to the hospital's HIPAA officer, speak with higher-ups at your own work, or file a complaint [here](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/).


Title: [CA](Berkeley) Landlord claiming "missing" checks gives me 3 day notice

Question:
Today, my landlord posted a 3 day Pay rent or evicition notice on our door for the reason that rent has not been paid for the past two months.

However, I have been paying rent on time every month since November 2016. I have carbon copies of every check including this Nov and Dec which he claims he did not get a rent check. Additionally, having noticed that he has not cashed in my November check, I sent the December check via certified mail with a tracking number that states it was delivered at his place.

Furthermore, my landlord has stated previously that he wants me out of the apartment. He says that my presence is currently an obstacle in him selling the building. He has other tenants and does not seem to mind their presence unlike with us. Addtionally, he actually did not start this issue until after a housing inspection notice on Oct 31, 2017.

My current plan of action is to overnight him a new check, with a tracking number and a signature confimation. I am hoping that with the tracking number and a required signature on his behalf, he cannot claim that he "missed" this check.

I really enjoy the location of this apartment and would love to continue living at this apartment hassle-free. I hope you guys can assist me with this situation. I also hope that I did the "right" thing with the certified mail. I am also unsure whether or not to void the previous checks. He has not contacted me in over two months regarding the rent until this notice. He is also refusing to answer my phone calls. I have sent him an email and have included the tracking number on the check. Please let me know if I did anything wrong or right, and what steps to take to further protect myself.

Thank you /r/legaladvice !

Answer:
 He's going to refuse to sign for the check.

This is a fairly common practice for landlords trying to evict rent-controlled tenants, or trying to evict tenants mid-lease due to major property value shifts. Your strategy is spot on, and you need to keep records of your attempts to pay as well as keeping enough in your checking account to cover the checks.

When, as is depressingly likely, he proceeds to an eviction suit, bring your checkbook to court with you, along with enough copies of your mail receipts and bank statements showing the ability and intention to pay for yourself, the plaintiff, and the court, plus a couple of spares just in case. Your defence is that you have, in fact, paid: your rent was paid in full the moment your landlord received the check, even if he never cashed it, and remains so until the check is refused by your bank or until you refuse a reasonable request to issue a replacement check at your landlord's expense.


Title: Debating on whether or not to forge my doctor's signature on a medical release form for school. (MI)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Forgery is usually a felony. But that's not the worst that could happen to you. You could return to the sport too soon, and cause yourself a lifetime worth of injury to your knee that will pain you *every*. *single*. *day*. Chronic pain isn't fun.

Your doctor isn't refusing to sign to be a Scrooge. He is a highly educated professional who thinks there is a specific reason not to sign the form. You should respect that. If you think the doctor is wrong and that you are fully healed, then you can get a second opinion from another doctor and see if they will sign the form. If they too tell you that you need to heal, I hope you'll consider that.


Title: Can I legally wear a body cam and go about my day recording everything (in California)?

Question:
I want to record interactions or maybe catch an accident.

If I order coffee, can I record the interaction with the batista without permission?

Answer:
 You could record as much as you want in public spaces in which one has no reasonable expectation of privacy.

Any business can (and many would) trespass you off the property immediately. And good luck using a public restroom without the police showing up.


Title: I'm an 18 year old high school student, and live at home. If I were to get caught for drugs, would my parents be legally affected?

Question:
I smoke pot on occasion and I keep it at my house, or rather, my parents' house. One day, my mother was in the garage and smelled weed, so I told her I had been keeping it in there. She then went on to explain that if she were to ever get the cops called for a "smell complaint" or if I were to be caught with it, she would be held responsible and taken away in handcuffs.

I am 18, and in the state of Virginia, this concurs that I am a legal adult and if I get tried for a crime, it will be as an adult. And, correct me if I'm wrong, but if I am an adult, it means I make my own decisions, therefore no one takes responsibility for them.

I realize the answer might not be what I wrote above, but that's why I'm asking this. I am willing to face whatever consequence ensues should I get caught with weed. However, if my parents are in any way legally punished for it, then I am not. So what I'm asking is, is my mother telling the truth? Or does that rule apply solely to minors?
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer: If you are living in someone else’s house and doing drugs then yes you ARE putting them at risk legally. If they are not okay with that then you need to find a new place for that.


Title: One parent let children, 7 and 9 years old, watch Sausage Party without permission from other parent

Question:
(MN) The mother, who has primary custody, and her boyfriend let her 2 daughters watch Sausage Party.  The father found out and was furious and was trying to point out that the boyfriend may have inappropriate intentions with his daughters, and the mother denies the girls ever watching it.

Can she get in any trouble, legally, for either (A) allowing the young children to watch a rated R movie without the other parent's consent, or (B) straight up lying and denying the fact that they watched it and completely disregarding the other parent's concern for their children's safety?

Edit: Also, the girls were grounded for a month for telling their dad about the movie, even though she still consistently denies it.

Answer:
 Absent a court order or language in the divorce giving one parent the right to choose what media the kids watch, this is going nowhere.

Dad can let the kids watch what he thinks is okay when they are with him- he does not need to check with mom.

Mom can let the kids watch what she thinks is okay when they are with her- she does not need to check with him.

It is not illegal to lie about what movies your kids did or did not watch.


Title: [AR] Friend is being "evicted" from her home with 2 days notice.

Question:
This is in Arkansas.  I have a friend who has lived in a particular trailer home for over 7 years.  The home was sold by the landlord to a previous tenant and that previous tenant sold it to my friend's parents.  Because the former tenant had only been there for a short while, he didn't have a title to give and promised they'd get it later.  Over the next 7 years, they never got the title.  As of Wednesday, the landlord came by and informed the family that they were being kicked out.

Being a casual reader of this subreddit, I'm pretty sure they need to be served with a formal eviction notice with at least 30 days notice, but what exactly should I tell my friend's family to do?

Answer:
 [Arkansas law](https://arkansasag.gov/consumer-protection/home/column-one/what-you-should-know-about-landlord-and-tenant-rights/) states that 30 days notice is required for an oral lease.  Assuming there is nothing in a written lease that converted to a month to month lease, 30 days seems to be law here.

This is not an eviction, but a notice to vacate.  Have your friend talk to the landlord and show them the law in the link I posted.Answer #2: I'm kinda confused here.

A owned trailer and sold it to B. Shortly later B sold trailer to C (but never actually provided a title). C let your friend live in trailer and now *someone* is evicting your friend. Is that about it?

If you follow the Bills of Sale, who actually owns the trailer and who is trying to evict? A, B, or C? Has A owned the trailer all along? Did B take C's money fraudulently? Does whoever is trying to evict even have legal authority?Answer #3: So A sold it to B and B sold it to C and C currently lives there and A came back and said that they must vacate? Is there any evidence that B was paid by C? Where has A been the last 7 years? Does A own the land the trailer sits on? Has C been paying lot rent to anyone? Who has been paying taxes on the home?


Title: How to go about opening a new company were owners name will always be discrete ?

Answer:
 Is "Discrete" a first or last name? I've never heard it before.

You're going to need to elaborate on where you are, what you need, and what your question is.


Title: [NC] If I'm renting a room in my parents' house, can I have my brother trespassed?

Question:
There has been a lot of drama involving my older brother who is a drug addict. I'm going to be renting a room in my parents' home in the next few months and I know my parents will not take a firm stance with him. I also know that he will bring drugs, crime, and all kinds of drama over there for as long as they let him.

So my question is, can I have him trespassed from the residence and it actually be enforceable? Would he be only barred from entering the room I rent or the entire property? My mother is the sole owner of the property.

Answer:
 No. Your parents can allow him to be there then he isn't trespassingAnswer #2: > So my question is, can I have him trespassed from the residence and it actually be enforceable?

No. If your parents, who are the owners of the house, allow him to be there, then he can be there. If you do not want to share space with him, you can rent a room elsewhere.


Title: Dog custody issue *time sensitive* please help!!!! (Arizona, US)

Answer:
 Cops are going to call it a civil matter. She can sue in small claims for the value of the dog.

I'm not reading that wall but dogs are property and it is going to depend on whether or not she gifted the animal to your parents.

Paging /u/Sorthum because dog law. Answer #2: Dog Law specialist here.

Who's the registered owner of the dog?


Title: Can I be two days late on a settlement payment?

Question:
USA, MO

So, I was sued by a creditor who tried to play hardball with someone who couldn't give them the $700 at a time that they wanted. They sued me, I hired a kickass consumer advocate attorney, he railroaded them, now I owe $1400 in 120.00 monthly payments for an $8000 loan. Anyway, Synchrony bank cut ties with their legal counsel who I was making payments to and I was directed to pay directly to Synchrony.  The first payment took an hour of being transferred by people that didnt understand I was paying a settlement on what was left on a legally discharged debt.  They transferred me to the right person, and now I'm finding out that the office that handles legal payments is only open until five.  I can't make the payment until Monday. My lawyer advised to pay on time because Synchrony can default me to the original amount if I don't. Is two days late going to completely screw me when the payment was do on a day that they're not open?  Anybody have experience with this? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer:
 Maybe, but I'd doubt they do that if you're still willing to make the rest of the payments.

>and now I'm finding out that the office that handles legal payments is only open until five.

Most offices close at 5. That's standard business hours. Assume everyone closes at that time and be surprised when they're still open.


Title: [NM] Employer requires me to stay on work premises while off the clock

Question: I work graveyard shifts (hourly). Every other night I’m alone in the building. My employer requires me to take an hour, off the clock, break but I’m also required to stay on work premises to watch over the building during this hour. Wouldn’t that still be considered time worked?

Answer:
 NM doesn't have any state law, so federal rules apply. See below.

"Under federal law, employers must pay for hours worked, including certain time that an employer may designate as “breaks.” For example, if an employee has to work through a meal, that time must be paid. A receptionist who must cover the phones or wait for deliveries during lunch must be paid for that time, as must a paralegal who eats lunch at her desk while working or a repair person who grabs a quick bite while driving from one job to the next. Even if an employer refers to this time as a lunch break, the employee is still working and entitled to be paid.

Federal law also requires employers to pay for short breaks an employee is allowed to take during the day. Breaks lasting from five to 20 minutes are considered part of the workday, for which employees must be paid.

Employers do not have to pay for bona fide meal breaks, during which the employee is relieved of all duties for the purpose of eating a meal. An employee need not be allowed to leave the work site during a meal break, as long as the employee doesn’t have to do any work. Ordinarily, a meal break is “bona fide” if it lasts for at least 30 minutes, although shorter breaks may also qualify, depending on the circumstances"


Title: Is this meme possible? Suing yourself, winning, and getting insurance to pay for it.

Answer:
 It's shitty reporting, but yes.

Firstly, it didn't cost him "nothing" - it cost him whatever he paid in premiums (which admittedly would have been less than he received)

What would have happened is that he would have lodged a claim with the insurance company after the accident, the insurance company would have denied the claim and tried to argue that what happened wasn't covered by his policy, so he went to court to have a judge determine that it was.

Although, because of the way personal liability insurance works, it looks like he was suing "himself" he really wasn't - he was suing the insurance company to have them honour their policy.

It's a fairly unique set of circumstances but what he did is not that different to any other time people take their insurance company to court to argue that a claim shouldn't have been denied.

It wouldn't happen that often because most insurance companies would word their policy exclusions carefully enough to prevent it, but in this case they obviously didn't.Answer #2: This case was reported in a tabloid in 1996 and never verified anywhere else, in other words, it's a hoax.

If it wasn't a hoax, the insurance company would have the right to subrogation- they would sue the party who caused the damages they had to cover, which would be the man himself.Answer #3: Sort of: [Utah Supreme Court Affirms a Woman’s Right to Sue Herself](https://loweringthebar.net/2017/02/utah-woman-right-to-sue-self.html)

That wouldn't apply to the situation in the picture.Answer #4: In torts, my first year of law school, my professor told us: “Always sue family” because the insurance company will be paying out, not the family.


Title: Can I put road spikes in my driveway?

Question:
[ME] [USA]  I live on an old logging road, which I own. People assume it's still county owned. They rip their ATVs, and dirt bikes up and down my mile and a half driveway, putting much more wear on the driveway than what should be there. I've contacted the police, and they said if they catch someone, they'll give them a fine. I've put up several not trespassing signs, and they've all been either shot or ripped down.

So, my question is, can I install spikes at the front of my road to pop their tires since they keep trespassing.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: No.


Title: I am a transwoman, and I have some concerns with trying to change name, gender marker, and birth certificate over state lines.

Question:
**NOTE:** Please refrain from transphobic/prejudice remarks or comments. I am simply another reddit user seeking legal advice on an unfortunately "controversial" topic.

I'm sure you can see why a discrepancy between birth certificate and other legal documents could not only be confusing and cause issues in legal matters later, but it's also embarrassing. To get so far in transitioning, physically, mentally, socially, and legally, only for a t of you are aware of their track record.. As far as getting my name and DMV gender marker changed, it's not too big of a deal. But my NC birth certificate is a more.. *messy* issue. If you look [here](https://transequality.org/documents/state/north-carolina), it says that the court will only recognize the gender change after bottom surgery. (I mean, I plan on getting it eventually, it's just something that is expensive as hell and not feasible in the near future.) It says also if there is a court order, but how would that work across state lines and all.

I'm sure you can see why a discrepancy between birth certificate and other legal documents could not only be confusing and cause issues in legal matters later, but it's also embarrassing. To get so far in transitioning, physically, mentally, socially, and legally, only for a *woman (in practically every way)* to have a male birth certificate.

**TL;DR:** Will a VA court order of name and gender marker change count for the NC birth certificate despite a difference in state laws on the matter?

Any tips, or legal insight?

Thanks in advance
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 If you need to change a NC birth certificate then you will probably need to follow NC rules. Also, the VA rules state that you need:

> a certified copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction indicating that the sex of an individual has been changed by medical procedure

So I think that state may also require the surgery before you can change a gender on a birth certificate although the terms "medical procedure" is pretty vague.


Title: House grandparents left to me is intentionally being put into foreclosure so financial advisor can buy it back. Help!?

Question:
So a little backstory of what is going on:

So both of my my grandparents on my mothers side passed away in 2001and left their beach house all 33 of their grandkids. They did this in hopes of keeping it in the family , as they thought their children (my mother and her 7 siblings ) would sell it . Written in the will it was stated that all my cousins , siblings and I could not sell the home until the last of the beneficiaries turns 18.

So without making this the longest post ever , my aunt's husband became the financial advisor for the home and handled all the legal stuff after they passed , I believe he is a lawyer of some sort . For a while everything was going well , they would rent out the home through the winter and then keep it in the summer for the family to use .

As of last week I received an email stating the home is going to go into foreclosure because we owe $51,000 in back taxes for the past few years . From what I last heard someone has been living in the house for the past three years, paying $1,800 a month through out  the winter months and $2,650 during the summer months .

I don't understand how
Back taxes can be owed if the rent was being paid. I believe the financial advisor and part of the family (my mothers sisters ) are letting the home go into foreclosure on purpose so they can buy it out for much cheaper then the home is actually worth. In doing this they will own in, cutting those who they don't get along with in the family out of the rights to use the home or anything of that sort. My youngest sister still has 8 years before so becomes 18 and something can legally be done with the home by the beneficiaries . I don't know if I should contact a lawyer or something to investigate where all the money has been going , or what?

If that is what's going on I believe it's highly illegal, practically stealing it from all of us. I have emails between some of the beneficence , with more information on the foreclosure , rent payments over the last couple years and things like that.

Can any one help!!!!?

Answer:
 It sounds like the house is being held in trust, and you guys are all the beneficiaries?  What's the structure?

As a general rule, the people who "handle the legal stuff" are supposed to do it for the benefit of the owners/beneficiaries.  And all of the beneficiaries have a right to ask for an accounting.

So politely ask your uncle for the accounting for the house, what income has been received, how it has been spent, etc.  Don't make accusations without data.Answer #2: > I don't understand how Back taxes can be owed if the rent was being paid.

Simple - it's because rent and taxes have absolutely nothing to do with each other.  Whoever was responsible for paying the taxes (your family's financial adviser and aunts, perhaps?) failed to do so.  Who knows why - maybe they just pocketed the rent money.  Maybe they made a mistake.  Maybe the financial adviser is incompetent.  As suggested by another commenter, you should ask for an accounting of the trust (assuming that's what it is), and if there are any problems, hire a lawyer.

> I believe the financial advisor and part of the family (my mothers sisters ) are letting the home go into foreclosure on purpose so they can buy it out for much cheaper then the home is actually worth.

If that's what they are trying to do, then they are morons and do not understand how foreclosure works.  There is no guarantee that they'd be able to buy the house from the bank at all, let alone that they'd get it for a good price, especially if it's in a desirable location.  I doubt that's their plan.


Title: Kid bullying my little brother escalated to scary level. Please Help! (ND)

Question:
Hey guys. So my little brother is 9 years old. Very passive and gentle soul (relevant I promise). There's this boy at school, we will call him Cody, who has had a past of bullying my little brother who will be called Leighton. E.g. Cody steals Leighton's snacks at school every day and tells Leighton it's because his family is poor. Cody will often smash the snack and throw it back at Leighton and tell him to bring a better snack tomorrow if he doesn't want to get beat up.

Well yesterday, Leighton came home upset but would not talk to anyone. This morning he finally went to his mother and told her that Cody told him he was going to shoot Leighton's mother and make him watch and then he was going to shoot him and that he knows where Leighton lives. Cody does have access to many many guns. Keep in mind this is a very very small town in North Dakota (class size is 16, 38 in the whole grade).

Our mother went to the principal with this information, (We will call him P). P called both of them to the office at the same time and Cody admitted to saying it and he was given one day of Lunch Detention (no lunch recess), and then P told Leighton that he would have to play at recess next to the supervisor like he was the one in trouble.

So my question is, what can be done further? I don't want to be one of those b-holes looking to sue or ruin this kids life. I just need to know what can be done to ensure my families safety, because as of right now, I do not whatsoever believe they are safe.

*These kids are 10 and 11, Cody is 11 and Leighton is 10*
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 Besides calling the police you've done all you can.Answer #2: Teacher here.

Question: is this a public school?

Advice #1: do a little bit of research. Many school districts post their policies online. See if you can find yours on how to handle threats or bullying. There's always leeway when it comes to assigning a consequence, but the definitions should be pretty clear.

Advice #2: Teachers are state mandated reporters. They have to report any time a child says he is in being hurt or says he is going to hurt someone. This principal heard Cody say that. He is legally required to report this to the state. Have that in your back pocket when...

Advice #3: Go up the chain. The principal has a boss. Request a meeting with that person.

Advice #4: A little kid saying something so specific and threatening leads me to believe this kid needs help. Obviously your brother is your first priority, but when you talk about Cody, try to say things like, "I'm concerned about him, too" or "Maybe this is a cry for help and we're ignoring it."

Please post an update and best of luck. Answer #3: So, the one time a school doesn't have a zero tolerance policy is when a bully is threatening people with guns? In *this* climate, where school shootings are more of a problem than they've ever been?

Call the police.


Title: Would this be illegal?

Question:
(Toronto, ON) I need some sort of revenge on my boss to restore my dignity. From April/May to September i do landscaping work. The company is just my boss and I. I've worked with him every summer since 2014. I was gonna make this a long post but screw it. Long story short he's a liar and a scam artist, who takes advantage of anyone he can. He cheated me out of thousands of dollars. Luckily before things got really bad and I was suspicious I recorded him and his buddy having a conversation about employment fraud that could really fuck them both over. But I just discovered something even better. He was charged but not convicted of NINE COUNTS of "indecent acts and invitation to sexual touching" among other things for jerking off in front of children walking home from school under the guise of asking for directions. He got off on a technicality. All 9 children from all over the city identified him.

Would it be illegal to just simply mail the article to his clients, and let them decide what they want to do with that information? Atleast 75% of the clients homes I work on have young children living there. He's fucking disgusting, he looks at 12 year old girls bodies and says shit like "wow look at that, imagine in a few years" He has 2 daughters and one time he started talking about his own daughters figure to me it was fucking weird.

Answer:
 After reading your post, if you truly want to restore your dignity and get revenge, become successful by devoting all your time and energy into being as successful as possible.

Success is the best revenge.  Being petty will not restore your dignity, or what you claim is dignity.


Title: Legal obligation to pay for your own meal on a date?

Question: Hypothetical situation: A guy and a girl are on a date at a restaurant, after dinner the guy asks for a separate check; he is only paying for his own food. The girl is displeased, she thinks he should be a gentleman and pay for her meal as well. Is legally he obligated to do so(he asked her out)? Can he leave after paying for his own food?

Answer: No, there is no such law, and please ask hypos in /r/legaladviceofftopic.Answer #2: I believe pursuant to Harry v Sally 1989 there are a few legal options the offended party can embark upon, but romances such as these something can be quite comedic.


Title: What happens if the Mueller investigation finds an impeachable offence involving Classified information?

Question: For example, say that there exists a secret 007 style wing of the CIA whose existence is classified and public disclosure of its existence entails a severe threat to national security. Also suppose that the investigation found out that Trump was using this resource in some way to obtain business relevant information about competitors to his real estate company. Assuming that this is an impeachable offense, how would the impeachment process proceed? It doesn't seem like the classified details could be disseminated to the public and it also doesn't seem like a significant portion of the U.S. population would accept something like: "He did something really bad but we can't tell you what it is" as a reason for impeachment. How would this be handled?

Answer: Well, the public has elected representatives with the necessary clearances, and these representatives are the ones making the decisions about impeachment. The Agency/Congress can develop a declassified summary of the facts for dissemination and likely would.  Classified lawsuits happen all the time.  So even as far as regular cases go, it's not an unheard of problem.


Title: UPDATE 2: Neighbor trespassed and was biten...crap has gone off the rails!! Pitchforks! Fences!! Lawyers! Oh my

Question:
[Original post:](http://redd.it/3248pf)

* As requested, here are screen shots of the neighbor telling me he was removing the fence, my reply including an offer to pay half the copay for the ER, and the neighbor's rebuttal

From Joe: http://imgur.com/mii2WM0

My response: http://imgur.com/tqu9BbY

Joe's answer to my offer: http://imgur.com/grgy4fs

* The city came out and inspected the fence. It meets all current standards and was given final approval

* There has been no further correspondence from the lawyer

* I politely declined this offer http://imgur.com/G0UbLsp

Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer:
 I'm disappointed in the email from the local news station.  Hopefully he doesn't edit the stories before they go online/to print.

Nonetheless, thank you for the response!Answer #2: I am always surprised by what people will discuss via text.Answer #3: Wow. I wouldn't have offered to pay half. I wouldn't want him to say I am guilty and hence why I offered.

If the guy was contracted to the neighbor, could it fall under workman's compAnswer #4: Honestly, you sound like an insufferable prick. And it's probably going to end up costing you money.

Between bragging about spiting your neighbor here and in other threads (including /r/pettyrevenge and /r/dogs), you've gotten into a grammar war with someone in this thread, and were equally the douche in responses to your previous thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3248pf/update_update_neighbor_trespassed_and_was/cq94qr8?context=3).

If your neighbor is a bully, so are you. You tell him you don't want bad blood, and then you turn around and build the fence and brag about how it's done in bad faith. If you want drama, stick to TV, there's no point in prolonging it here, unless you like spending money on lawyers. Answer #5: This doesn't look like it's going to reflect well on you, OP.


Title: Buying a home - just learned someone is living in the garage.

Question: I'm in the process of purchasing a single family home in Barberton, OH. Today was the home inspection. When the inspector asked to look in the garage, the owner informed us there was someone living in an office in the garage. I do not believe there is a signed lease involved. My agent is trying to find out. What do I need to do to make sure this person is gone by the time I get keys?

Answer: You don't close on the house until the tenant is out. This should be a condition of closing. You don't want or need to deal with the headache of evicting someone who the landlord (current owner) may be renting to illegally. Answer #2: I wouldn't even consider closing on the house until the tenant is gone. It can go all kinds of sideways, since most states have tenant-landlord laws that heavily favor the tenant. It could take months to get them out if they really want to drag it out.Answer #3: I'd also be asking the sellers to pay for a second inspection that INCLUDES the garage, if they were unable to fully inspect it because there were people/things in their way.   Not disclosing this until he was on site was unarguably them wasting your money.Answer #4: The owner/seller failed to disclose a material fact to you,  No closing until tenant is gone or the seller knocks $20000 off the purchase price and changes all the locks on the doors ( cost of inconvenience to you of eviction proceedings) Answer #5: Dont close Answer #6: Eh it's fairly common.  The main thing is do not close until you have done a final inspection and all property is gone and the building is secured.  Usually I like to do a final inspection the day of closing, preferably on my way to closing.  If the person is not out - under *no* circumstances close that deal.


Title: Abusive fiance won't leave - would you lose custody of children for this? UK

Question: Hi there, I'm currently witnessing an issue between my sister and her fiance. He's extremely abusive and constantly breaks stuff/shouts around the house etc. I told my sister to kick him out because she's the homeowner. She said that he wouldn't leave, so I said for her to call the police to deal with it. She refused to do so because she reckons that she'd lose her 1 year old and 4 year old if she did. Can anyone advise the best thing to do in this situation? Many thanks.

Answer: She is almost certainly wrong and should stop taking legal advice from her abusive fiancé. She should call an abuse hotline, and the police, and a family lawyer in her area who does free consultations.


Title: [CA] What documentation do I need to prove that a house I bought during marriage is separate property?

Question: I purchased a property during my marriage with my separate funds and my spouse signed a quitclaim deed (signed 8 years ago). Spouse was 100% aware that I wanted this property for myself; and was very supportive in me purchasing it as such 8 years ago. Now in divorce STBX is lying to the court, and making false claims on my property. STBX's attorney is misstating facts. I have the deed, which states its my sole separate property bought as a married person. And a bank statement the month I got married showing that I had more than enough money to pay for it. Do I need anything else?

Answer:
 Do you have a copy of the quitclaim?

Edit: Was it notarized? Did you get a PCOR? Did you file both with the clerk?Answer #2: Did you speak to a lawyer at the time you bought the property? You needed to support the property with separate assets. If you did thibgs like pay for repairs and taxes out of a common account, you may have turned the property into a joint asset.


Title: Do police often get a search warrant for a home for possession of marijuana?

Question:
I have a friend whose phone and laptop were confiscated and searched with a warrant completely unrelated to drugs.

However, him and I are good buddies, and indulge in smoking together occasionally. As a result, we text about it sometimes. Neither of us sell/have sold. But we talk about frequently, and often hang out to smoke. We've sent pictures of our weed occasionally (small amounts).

So my question is, I suppose, what's the likelihood of me getting a visit from the police, even though the search warrant on him was completely unrelated to drugs?

Additionally, what are the chances of them obtaining a warrant?

Thanks.

Edit: My location is in Pennsylvania, US.

Answer: Now would be an excellent time to not have illegal drugs at your home, in your car, at your place of work, etc.


Title: [Update] Renting a house for the year and the landlord won’t unlock half the house

Question:
A short summary of my last post (link at bottom): I am a college student renting an apartment in Indiana and have had the basement and garage of the apartment locked with padlocks by the landlord to prevent my entry.  However, the lease states that I am "renting the property as a unit" and does not mention preventing access to any part of the property or building.

Today I spoke to my landlord about the issue and brought up how nothing in the lease states that I am barred from certain parts of the building I am renting.   I brought the lease and asked him where in it I am prevented from accessing the basement or garage, and he replied that it is not specifically in the lease but is implied and the owner of the building does not want me down there.  When I told him that the lease says I am renting the "property as a unit" he told me that it does not matter and I am not allowed down there.  At this I decided to leave because I felt there was nothing else I could say with his mind being made up.  I am wondering what I should do at this point, since he said that something in the lease was "implied" I am assuming that it is not legally binding.  The issue is that I do not know what steps to take in order for me to gain access to the basement and garage at this point; I followed a few suggestions from Reddit and contacted the state about it, and they referred me to a legal agency that would get back to me in a week.  Is there anything I can do in the meantime?  And is taking them to court the only option I have?  (also the breaker box appears to be in the basement locked away, not sure if that matters).

https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/99402r/renting_a_house_for_the_year_and_the_landlord/

Answer:
 Not having access to the breaker box is typically a code violation. You could start by contacting your local city building department and reporting that.

To be honest what to do really depends on what you want for a result. I'd probably wait to hear from the law firm but you should get a good idea of what your ideal end goal is. To be honest, if it was me, I'd be looking at having the lease broken and all my deposits returned. If you take your landlord to court it's not going to be a great relationship and it may be easier to just get out now while the going is good. Answer #2: Implied restrictions aren't enforceable. If he didn't want you using the space, it should have said "house as a unit, except garage and basement" in the lease.

Haul him into court, he'll promptly lose and have no choice since it wasn't specifically excluded. He rented you an entire house as a unit, not a portion of a house.

Everyone else suggested code enforcement...just make sure the breaker box isn't outside first (common out west and down south). If it's indeed in the basement, they can fine him repeatedly until he unlocks the basement since occupants are required to have access to the shutoffs in most places. Even if the lease *did* exclude use of the basement, he'd probably be required to at least give you access for the purpose of reaching the breaker box.Answer #3: Do you have access to the breaker box? If not, call code enforcement.


Title: California laws regarding asking a pregnant employee about her intent to return.

Question:
I have an employee who will be leaving for pregnancy in about a month. Up to this point she has expressed that she is not planning to return to work following her pregnancy. Can I ask her to sign a document stating her intentions regarding returning to work.

What I was planning is a document where she gives her name and the intended date to start her pregnancy leave. Then have two paragraphs, which she would initial one.

The first paragraph would say something to the effect of "It is my intention to return to my job following the birth of my child(ren). I understand that my position, pay rate, seniority, and other terms of employment would be reinstated without change upon my return, in accordance with state and federal laws".

The second would say something to the effect of "It is my intention to terminate my employment with Company with pregnancy leave as my reason for separation. I understand that doing so will forfeit any rights to my position, pay rate, seniority, and other terms of employment. If I should choose to return to the company at a later date my rehire would be subject to an open position. If rehired, there is not guarantee of receiving the same position or pay rate."

Finally I would have a line for her to specifically write her intention and then sign and date.

If this is acceptable, is there anything additional I should cover?

To be clear, my intention is not to force this employee out. I simply want to protect the company. This employee is an assistant manager and her position will need to be filled in her absence, possibly requiring hiring from outside.

Answer:
 I'm not sure that document is useful for anything... It's certainly not a contract since you aren't giving her anything for the guarantee that she isn't already entitled to.

Just let her take her leave and if she doesn't come back, hire the person you replaced her with.


Title: Yeah this seems shady, like wire fraud

Question:
Help before she does something stupid.

Me and my gf know this guy, but he always seemed kinda shady. He asked my girl if he could deposit a large amount of money in her bank account, for her to transfer somewhere else. Is that wire fraud? He said she'd get a bonus.

I don't know where the money is coming from.

Seems shady to me, and like my girl could get in trouble.

Answer: Yep, shady. Your options here are wire fraud or money laundering, neither of which you want to be involved in.


Title: No soundproofing in apartment building

Question:
So I signed a lease to move into a new apartment for Sept. We are on the 2nd floor of 3 floors. We moved in on Sept 4 and over the weekend we found the apartment building to be very quiet. We really enjoyed the first couple nights.

On the following Monday, a couple with a kid moved into the apartment above us. We can hear absolutely everything they do. The floors in our apartment are concrete with vinyl flooring overtop. The flooring on the 3rd floor doesn't sound like concrete and it seems like they only framed the top floor. There's no soundproofing at all.

I can hear the people walk up and down the hallway really loudly and it booms every time they take a step. I can hear them open and close their kitchen cupboards, dresser drawers, flush the toilet, fill the bathtub, even hear them talking. I can't sleep at night and it constantly wakes me up. They seem to sleep during the day and then they are awake well into 9am the next day, so the noises go on all night. If I knew the top floor was just framed and I would hear everything I would have asked to live on the 3rd floor then.

We asked someone who lives on the 1st floor and he said he can't hear much from he neighbor above him. What can I do? I've tried earplugs but it doesn't even block out the loud thumping of them walking. I told the rental office and they just said they would tell them to keep it down, but I don't think they are trying to make noise. it's just a fault in the way they designed the building.

I should mention the entire apartment complex had a huge fire last August which put every person living there out of a home while they restored it. they hired a renovation company who was working on it all the way up to this month. I think they cheaped out in the way they refinished the flooring and that's why I can hear everything. I understand you will hear some noise from neighbors in an apartment building but I can hear everything they do.

What can I do? I'm pretty sure they don't have any other apartments available to switch to if I wanted to

edit: I am in Ontario Canada. and on the lease it does say you are supposed to cover your apartment 70% of the way with carpet to eliminate noise. I don't believe they have done this.

Answer: I'm not aware of any city that requires specific levels of soundproofing, nor have I ever seen a lease that addresses this level of issue. I hate to say it, but unless you can dig something up in the city ordinances or in the code, this is just one of the facts of life that come along with living in apartments. Answer #2: There's no legal course of action against someone for living their life too loudly for neighbors. I know it's inconvenient for you, but that's just the case with renting :( I know it sucks.Answer #3: The only recourse you might have is if they didn't put any sort of fire breaks in between the apartments. Which if you are hearing that much I would find it hard to believe that they did. I don't even hear that much through the floors at my house.


Title: [MA, USA] my girlfriend recently discovered that her monthly tanning membership has been overcharging her, and duplicate charging her for over a year.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 You should be able to charge back 120 days of transactions, charge not authorized.

For transactions more than 120 days ago, you'll probably have to sue the company.


Title: Can I bring a civil suit against someone who broke into my car?

Question:
[CO, Boulder]. A few months ago my car window was smashed and things of value were stolen from my vehicle. I promptly made a police report. Recently, the police department contacted me letting me know they recovered most of my items.

Basically, my question is: if the police have arrested somebody and recovered my items from them, could I sue that person for breaking into my vehicle? I had to pay out-of-pocket for the repairs as well as the cost to replace those items. Those are the costs I would like to recover.

Heck, I just want to know if this is worth bringing to an attorney. The total amount would put me past small claims court

Answer: Yes, you can sue someone who steals from you. Whether or not the thief has any assets to pay you is another question. (especially since you want more than the small claims court limits)Answer #2: Sure, you can file a civil lawsuit against the party that the police arrested, alleging whatever costs you could not recover from the police or your insurance.  But you will want to consider your upfront costs of such a lawsuit, and the likelihood of you being able to actually collect the judgment debt.  If the person who broke into your car and stole things ultimately pawned them for money to buy heroin, then it's not likely that you could recover your judgment against that person (ie. they don't likely have any money).


Title: Stepfather sold car that was supposed to be mine, split the money between me and my two sisters.

Question:
NJ, USA

Before my mom passed, she made it very clear to me and to my step father that she wanted me to have her car. I was apprehensive about taking it at first because of the emotional toll of having a constant reminder of her passing sitting in my driveway 24/7. Ultimately, I decided that it was the smart move because my current car has a bunch of problems and her car is in much better condition. A few weeks after she passed I told my step dad I'll take the car.

Fast forward to last month, I go over to my parent's (step father's) house with my girl and daughter and see a For Sale sign on the car. I bring it up almost immediately and he tells me how he can't keep paying for it and it's easier to just sell it. The car has been paid off for years so I don't exactly know what he means. The conversation escalates and I decide it's time for us to leave. I haven't spoken to any one in my family since because my sisters knew that he was selling the car and nobody told me.

The other day my girl comes home from work and told me that my step father went into her job and handed her an envelope. He said he sold the car and there was $2k and he split the rest of the money between my sisters.

When she tells me all of this she hands me the still sealed envelope. I take the money out and it's only $1000, not $2000 like he said.

So not only do I not have the car that my mom wanted me to have that I needed, but it was sold against my wishes and I was ripped off of the profits. I feel like I was entitled to the entire sale. My sisters, whom had no ties to the car at all got a handout and I'm left feeling like I've been robbed.

Am I entitled to anything here?

Tldr: step father sold property that had been verbally gifted to me against my will, and shorted me on the profit.
Topic:
Douche

Answer:
 I understand why you're frustrated, but if she didn't take steps to make the car yours legally (putting it in her will, transferring title, etc.), it wasn't your car. Depending on the disposition of the estate, your stepfather may very well have done the correct thing legally by dividing  your mother's estate among her children.Answer #2: >Before my mom passed, she made it very clear to me and to my step father that she wanted me to have her car

In a will or a trust, right? Because if the answer to that question is "no," the oral statements or promises made by her or anyone else just don't matter.

There are a few major things going on here. Did your mom have any major assets? Did she co-own the house? You may be entitled to a share of those assets.

This is the problem with informal estate planning - it's unenforceable and leave people frustrated.


Title: Was hit by an uninsured company vehicle on my way to work. Is there any legal action I can take against the company for any reason?

Question: [Denver, CO] He was cited and at fault, but his insurance tells me I'm out of luck. My vehicle is still driveable but got heavy damage. Any advice?

Answer:
 Get a lawyer. You likely have a decent case against both the driver and the company that employed him.

That said: His insurance can go pound sand, what's your insurance company say? If they won't pay up your insurance company can and will sue them.Answer #2: His insurance or the vehicle insurance? And do you have collision on your policy?


Title: gf’s parents try to break us up, can they do that?

Question: [We live in Utah] i am an 18 year old dating a 17 year old.  we are both girls, and her family is VERY homophobic. if they found out, they would absolutely force us to break up, and maybe not speak to each other at all anymore, and she doesn’t turn 18 until next year. a coworker told me even though she isn’t 18, her parents can’t do that. i’m wondering, is that true? or can her parents still break us up if they found out?

Answer: She's a minor. Her parents can stop her from seeing you by taking away her privileges such as her cell phone, unsupervised internet access, and not letting her have any sort of social life. So yes, they can effectively break you two up by not giving her any opportunity to see or talk to you until she's an adult.


Title: Realized on move in day that apartment floor plan is totally different than what we were told.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Has your lease promised you anything that your given apartment doesn't deliver?


Title: Girlfriend destroyed my property and won't admit it

Question:
During an argument my (now ex) girlfriend threw my cell phone (worth about $700) and car keys (worth about $300) over her balcony into the pond behind her house. With no way of leaving and no one to call, she proceeded to call the police on me claiming that I was threatening her and her child. When the police arrived, she told them she didn't know anything about the phone or keys and she wanted me to leave her property. **side note** I had picked her up from a bar earlier that evening and then picked her daughter up from gymnastics practice because she was too drunk to drive. The argument started when I wouldn't take her to get her car because she was intoxicated.
After speaking to the police they advised me to cut my losses and not press charges.
This has caused me some serious hardships including money and time away from work. Do I have a feasible chance of getting justice for this if I were to press charges on her?
It should also be noted that the police department seems to be on my side about this and I have the police report of her falsely accusing me of assault about a month ago. After filing the police report for assault she voluntarily cancelled the charges against me the next morning.

Answer: You don't press charges. That's up to the police. You can sue her for the value of the property she threw into the water.


Title: **Girlfriend is getting evicted, need legal advice**

Question:
Thank you for viewing this.
Here's the story.

My girlfriend and i decided to get our own place and have the room mates that were already living in the apartment that she was leaving continue the lease, one of the room mates needed to establish an income before being able to be allowed on the lease. So we've been doing our own thing for a while waiting to get off the lease due to the apartment complex not letting her off the lease until all roommates provided proof of income. All the sudden out of the blue she receives an e-mail from the apartment complex notifying her of their immediate eviction due to one of the roommates getting arrested for marijuana charges on the property and throwing a rock through the window. Also they hadn't paid rent and never notified us that they were having trouble. so the apartment complex is saying that they are filing a date with the courts and there is possibility for some serious fines. I'm looking for some tips on possibly how to handle this properly, what to expect, and maybe anything that could help her in this, she's a responsible full time student with a job and doesn't do drugs of any sort. Any help at all is much appreciated.
Location: Arizona
Also,
She had absolutely no idea what was going on. She's been gone since December 1st and has been patiently waiting to get off the lease by talking to her former roommates as well as the leasing office. She mentioned that 2 other people were living there to replace her and wanted the roommate release form emailed to her to have it notarized and emailed back. The apartment complex never made the other two "guest" sign a lease. One roommate went in once and didn't show enough proof of income so he was never added. He never came back into the office after that. The other just didn't go in at all. My girlfriend tried talking and reasoning with everyone. She understands the amount of trouble and money owed but is there any advice or information we can get to see if when she goes to court if she can show that she is innocent and is being dragged down by roommates that had been stealing from her and making her uncomfortable? She has proof of the stealing and talking to them about getting replaced on the lease. Can the courts help her? Can she fight the drug part of the eviction. She does not tolerate drugs and she's getting pinned for being associated with it when that is not the case. Thank you to those who have replied. Again anything helps.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: She's still on the lease. She could be sued for all unpaid rent.


Title: [NJ] 41 Year old cousin sending inappropriate messages to 15 year old brother

Question:
I have a cousin in his early 40's. I just learned that he has been sending text messages to my 15 year old brother asking him if "he touches himself down there." "It's okay, you can talk to me" he says, as if he's trying to gain his trust. "I promise I won't tell anybody." This 41 year old cousin also has has a 15 year old son. Since his son is the same age as my little brother, and he is exhibiting signs of grooming my brother for sexual abuse, I feel like I have reason to suspect he may have abused his son. Is this an extreme conclusion to jump to?

Initially, my thoughts were to get in touch with my cousins son to see if he might disclose anything about his father. Now I'm starting to think this might be better left in the hands of the authorities. I just don't know if they have enough evidence to go off of to do anything. All we have are these few text messages.

I posted about this last night, but it got downvoted presumably because it's a long, confusing read. This is the condensed version, and hopefully easier to understand. Do you all have any suggestions on how to proceed? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer:
 >In the meantime, do not do anything Batman would do, like gather evidence, or build a spy gadget, or punch people

This should go in the FAQAnswer #2: You can call CPS and send them copies of the messages. Also, has your brother blocked the phone number? That'd be a good idea too.Answer #3: Your instincts are good. Don't reach out to the cousin or his son about this. Have your brother block cousin's number.Answer #4: When I was 16 I was molested by a full adult and I would have denied it to Jesus himself. Don't go around asking questions. Leave it to the professionals. The worst thing you could do is give him a heads up.

Sex predators are habitual. The man in my situation definitely molested someone else and they are out of their mind now. He is said to have molested someone else I know, a girl, and id believe it because she exhibits all the behaviors, though I've never asked her myself. Point is, your brother is not the only one. Call the police so he is the lastAnswer #5: >just don't know if they have enough evidence to go off of to do anything. All we have are these few text messages.

Its not your job to investigate. Thats why the police exist. You have enough that the police will probably open up an investigation.


Title: Car Accident

Question:
My car was recently hit last Saturday. Both parties have insurance. No-one was injured. No police report since the police officer under estimated the cost of the repair for my car (In NH if the police officer at the scene estimates the repair to under $1000, no police report will be made).. The driver who hit my is claiming 0% at fault. So am I.. If someone can help me in this case that would be great. I have pictures of my damage not theirs. I also have video from a local gas station of the whole incident but the impact. But it's clear it is going to happen.
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 >If someone can help me in this case that would be great.

Your insurance company will do this for you.  Make sure you give them the pictures and the video.


Title: My grandfather has been scammed for over 45K... Where do I start, and how do I try and go after the individual(s) doing it? (Dallas, Texas - USA)

Question:
My grandfather lives in Dallas, Texas and is a diagnosed manic depressive individual and in general *does not* understand the world as it is today - essentially socially handicapped. He met a woman at a local church in his area and she has fabricated a false reality she portrays to him and in turn has siphoned off roughly 45K from him… leaving him on the verge of bankruptcy, and in a great deal of debt. I have provided below some of the highlights. I have a plethora of images and public records to support my findings in the event I need to take some sort of action. Thanks in advance /r/legaladvice!

**Facts:**

1. He is a diagnosed Manic Depressive individual with a history of suicidal attempts.

2. She claims to live in Dallas, Texas but tax records show she lives in Euless, Texas. (30 miles west of Dallas)

3. She is Married - yet is claiming to be in love with my Grandfather and have even gone and applied for a marriage license together in Dallas, Texas.

4. She asked my Grandfather to co-sign on a 2016 Nissan Rogue which he did, then was told it was wrecked and he had to pay insurance money for.

5. She frequently asks for money which he provides to her via Western Union as well as via access to his checking/saving accounts. Some money has been sent out of the country, as well as been spent on plane tickets to Uganda.

6. She asked him to apply for credit cards to make things easier on them, which she then got and maxed out under his name.

7. She claims to be the founder of a non-profit organization that has been newly formed as of this year. The organization filing was confirmed using Guidestar - although their provided information is bare, and the location of the filing in Texas does not match either of the locations I have found associated with her. The organization has no online presence with the exception of a Facebook page.

**My Questions**

1. Has she truly broken any laws?

2. Does he count as a mentally unstable individual?

3. What should I do next/who should I contact?

Answer:
 1.  Maybe.  If it can be proven she lied to get money, it's probably criminal fraud.  If she is who she says, and just took your grandfather for a ride, probably not.

2.  For what purpose?  If he's diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, he may, but it depends on the context you're using it in.

3.  The police, or possibly adult protective services.  You also may want to consider trying to get a conservatorship or guardianship over his finances.


Title: [CA] Is it legal to take prescription drugs without a script if you are unaware of taking them?

Question:
My buddy is looking to put ambien in someones food next week because he told me he wants them to trip hard. However, would the person being drugged be in trouble? I don't want this prank to end up in prison. Hell the person probably won't remeber anyway.

Anyone know?

Answer:
 Your buddy would probably go to jail. The person drugged would almost certainly not be in trouble.Answer #2: Yes. Big trouble. Drugging someone is a felony in most states.

The person drugged won't be in trouble so long as it is against their will or they do not know. Answer #3: **DO NOT DRUG ANY OTHER PERSON WITHOUT THAT PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPLICIT PERMISSION.**

The person consuming the drugs won't be in trouble, but the person who drugged him -- and anyone who assisted him in doing so -- will absolutely face serious consequences. Answer #4: These are some odd priorities.

I'd say it's possible that the guy who he drugs could face issues. He could be arrested for DUI, public intoxication, or something similar. He would have a good defense, but it would cost a lot of time, energy, and money.

Your friend, on the other hand. . . Oh boy. He's looking at jail time. How much time will depend on what happens, but this is a phenomenally stupid idea.Answer #5: I'm a police officer in California. Your friend would go to jail. The person he poisoned would not.


Title: Is it possible to sue a lawyer for serving papers to the wrong person?

Question:
My friend was in jail at the time and the other persons lawyer served papers to the wrong person, which included the name of their child, address and a bunch of other personal info.
Come to find out that the person that was served is a sex offender.
Does my friend have any recourse?

Answer: Location? Also, most likely, no. Suing lawyers are uphill battles unless you have great resources. Also, you would be suing the crown (which the lawyer represented) not the lawyer him or herself. I do not think the damage would be much, if any, though. At best, you could use it to hopefully negotiate with prosecutor for a better plea bargain.


Title: [TX] Update and

Question:
 Property Manager's Screened my calls and the city cited my property as vacant. Judgement received but I forgot travel?
Question:Link to first post: https://np.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/3j8xku/property_manager_failed_in_their_duties_to/

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice and kind words! I know that property management cases are everywhere so I am glad for everyone who took the time to write me and for the vote of confidence.

Summary: Three years into renting for the first time and our tenants destroy the house so completely that every surface needed to be repainted, carpeted or laminated. $8000 in losses. Three years later and it looks like it happened again. First time, bad luck, second time, something's wrong.

After my manager dodged my calls for a month, promising me over email that the new tenants were moving in soon, they admitted that those new tenants had backed out and they didn't secure a lease or a deposit. I immediately realized that there was a very real chance that I had been lied to for 7 years and we moved to new property managers right away. Then we recieved the first photos of our house after practically begging our previous managers for any kind of evidence of the state of my home.

I had no idea that my property manager's were trying to rent out my home while the walls were covered with dog grime and most of the house, including the top of the kitchen cupboards and inside of them, had been urinated on by cats. The furnace intake had a garbage bag amount of cat fur caked into it and the AC coils outside had been continually urinated on by their dogs for three years. Plus there were no smoke alarms or security devices on the doors. I had offered my previous managers the money to fix the house up before new tenants but I was told they were pursuing the old tenants so I trusted that everything was cleaned up and ready.

Needless to say, with our mounds of evidence and contracts where deposits have gone missing and other brokers were never allowed to show the home, we easily won a judgement.

Question: We are military and had to fly out of state to get to Texas for the hearing, but during the stress of our 15 minutes with the judge, we failed to mention the second part of our recompense was travel. We tried to ask the clerk about it afterwards and the judge stared at us and said that he wasn't allowed to comment. This immediately made me think that we can claim travel under court costs (judgement stated that we were awarded '$$$$$; cost of court; attorney fees 0$'). I'm not sure why this thought popped into my head but the judge had been very fair all day to other cases and I had the feeling that he wanted to tell us where we can claim it but couldn't.

I'm not trying to be super greedy, but our finances are in the hole and we are living by the skin of our teeth, so to speak. And losing 1/5 of our award to travel is tough but I'll accept it if that is TX law. The problem is, I can't seem to find anything that defines exactly what (Edit: Removed court fees) Cost of Court is. Can you all help me out?

Answer:
 Travel expenses associated with litigation are not taxable costs of court. Read [*Wallace v. Briggs*, 348 S.W.2d 523 (Tex. 1961)](https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1684636/wallace-v-briggs/). At page 527:
>The expense item of $1,300 comprises, according to Mr. Anderson, future deposition costs of $1,000 and $300 by way of travel expense. The order for these future expenses is based solely upon Mr. Anderson's conclusion without any proof of necessity, but wholly speculative. The expense of taking depositions is an item of court costs and properly chargeable as such. **Of course traveling expense is not chargeable as costs.**

For another case that discusses costs of court, read [ *Shenandoah Assoc. v. J & K Properties*, 741 S.W.2d 470 (Tex. App. 1987)](https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1730717/shenandoah-assoc-v-j-k-properties/). The discussion starts around page 487.

(For page numbers, you will see gray numbers preceded by an asterisk, such as *524 or *473)


Title: Very long story/question (trigger warning, miscarriage)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 I'm sorry about your loss, and reading your post your first priority should be looking after your own mental health.

However, no one here is harrassing you. It sounds like they already gave you a break by taking offa large portion of the bill. If you cannot afford to pay the hospital right away you should see if they will work out a payment plan with you, but ultimately this is just a debt you owe. There is no reason for you to sue anyone, or for them to forgive the debt.Answer #2: I am sorry for your loss.

If they had a financial requirement for the program and you didn't qualify then that is that. You can certainly call and ask about an appeal process.

And they can send you to collections at any time the bill is late and I would guess the bill was due immediately.

You cannot sue for pain and suffering in a contract case.


Title: [CA] - Landlord wants me to sign a new lease, claims the previous one was a mistake.

Question:
This problem began this summer when my previous roommate left without any warning and I had to find a replacement. The process began in June, however after getting the green light to move in the new resident, the actual lease wasn't signed until late July. The resident manager drew up the lease for us to sign and the rental rate stated on it was lower than my previous lease.

All parties signed it, I got a copy of the signed lease and today I find that they've been continually charging me for the previous rental amount (a total of four months worth). With this ledger they provided, they included a new lease (with rates like my previous lease) and a letter that claimed that they had made a mistake and ordered us to sign the new lease. I refused.

What's my legal recourse at this time? They've been over charging me for months  and now they're trying to force me to sign a new lease. At this point, I don't even want to live there any more. What can I do?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 >What's my legal recourse at this time?

You pay them the amount on the lease you sign. If this goes to court, the eviction hearing, you show the judge your lease and your proof of payment. You do not have to sign anything if you dont want to. But that also means you are stuck living there until the end of the lease.


Title: Puppy Contract [Washington State]

Question:
So, we picked up the puppy from the breeder without getting a chance to look at the contract (it was supposed to be ready when we picked up to sign, i assumed it would be a pretty standard form.. it's not). They emailed the contract the day after.. There are several wordings and clauses that are worrying to me.

Specifically where they have the right to take the dog at any point in time, and where i am obligated to pay for their legal fees if a suit is pressed against them for my dog.

Also am i required to sign since I already purchased the dog? I want to keep good faith with the breeder but this feels like i'm opening myself up for the potential of really bizarre things happening.

Here's the contract below

"SELLER AGREEMENTS

This puppy is a purebred American Staffordshire Terrier. This puppy is of typical temperament and structure, and embodies the basic standards of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed as set out by American Kennel Club standards.

This puppy is registered with the AKC and will not be registered in any other organization. Written exceptions by the breeder/seller will be granted for those organizations where it is in fact registered as an “American Staffordshire Terrier”, not as any other breed.

The kennel prefix “*****” MUST be used as the first word of the registered name. Following “*****” will coincide with the litter theme which is: *****

AKC registration papers will be filled out after the sale is complete. Full registration puppies will have completed registration delivered to Buyer whereas limited registration papers will be sent upon receipt of spay/neuter proof.

The registration for this puppy is   ❑full    ☒limited. Puppies sold on limited registration are not able to be shown in AKC conformation shows or to be bred. They are eligible for all other competitions such as, rally, obedience, agility etc.

Seller requires new owners to get involved with their puppy. Proof of completion of title or class is required…
☒Puppy Kindergarten
☒Basic Obedience Class
☒Canine Good Citizen
❑AKC Conformation
☒Spay or Neuter around 1 year of age

The puppy is healthy at the time of sale and has had the immunizations & deworming as indicated by attached health records.

The purchase price of this puppy will be refunded if the Buyer furnishes the Seller with a veterinary certificate indicating that the puppy is unwell or unsound and returns the puppy to the Seller within 72 hours of delivery. No veterinary costs or shipping costs will be reimbursed by the Seller.

The puppy’s sire and dam are both health tested. The puppy is expected to be free of hereditary crippling hip dysplasia and cardiac problems.

If at any time the Buyer is unable to keep or care for the puppy/dog, it must be returned and the Seller agrees to pay no more than 50% of the original purchase price. This is the only option under these circumstances unless a written exception is received from the Seller.

If the Seller determines by any means that the puppy/dog is not being suitably cared for or that it has been mentally or physically mistreated, Seller has the right to take full possession of the puppy/dog and its properly signed AKC transfer papers/registration, without compensation. The Seller’s opinion is the only authority required to justify this action. Testimony of other people will not supercede the Seller’s judgment on this matter. Under such circumstances, all warranties are then VOID.

BUYER AGREEMENTS

The Buyer agrees to keep the puppy/dog in appropriate weight to maximize the puppy/dog’s health, soundness and longevity. The Buyer agrees to feed only those dog foods acceptable to the Seller and will only ever switch food through the gradual process of lowering the amount of the old food while raising the amount of the new food:  At least 1st year of life - ****INSERT NAME BRAND HERE***

The Buyer agrees to provide adequate medical attention to puppy/dog when needed by a licensed veterinarian. This shall include providing immunizations and keeping the puppy free from fleas or other parasites.

The Buyer agrees to provide the puppy/dog with a good home environment (as opposed to a kennel or as an outside dog) and to make every effort to provide the puppy/dog with adequate exercise therefore not keeping it crated for prolonged hours.

The Buyer agrees to socialize, train and keep the puppy/dog in a manner acceptable to the Seller and the general public with the required minimum of Basic Obedience and having earned the Canine Good Citizen as set forth by AKC as soon as possible.

If at any time the Seller finds that the puppy/dog is being rolled, fought, used as bait, kept in an unsanitary manor, treated or allowed to behave in a manner not acceptable, the Buyer agrees to surrender the puppy/dog and all its registration documents with ownership transfer properly signed to the Seller, with no expectation of compensation.

The Buyer agrees to allow the Seller access to the puppy/dog and to the premises where it is kept to evaluate the condition therein.

Buyer agrees to either
❑ crop the puppy’s ears by a reputable veterinarian(2.25” for males/2” for females) or
☒ tape the puppy’s ears in a natural/rose

Buyer agrees not to sue Seller and to pay any and all court costs/attorney’s fees incurred by the Seller should any suit be brought against the Seller in regard to this puppy/dog by any person.

Any additional terms agreed upon by Buyer and Seller specific to this contract: N/A

No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made under this contract except what is clearly stated as above.

Buyer’s understanding and acceptance of this contract to its entirety and is signified here by his/her signature:"

Answer:
 The rules of this sub say we don't review contracts. You can either sign the contract or return the puppy.

As an aside: I applaud the breeders of a breed that is often abused for their attempts at ensuring good homes for their puppies Answer #2: Not a lawyer, but this is pretty common for purebred and registered dogs. It prevents people from reselling or neglecting them. As long as you're taking good care of the dog I don't see why the contract would be a problem.


Title: Boyfriend (17M) sent to ER for suicidal thoughts, put under Form 2(?)/72 hr hold and then sent to a nearby youth mental health hospital. What are his rights?

Question:
My boyfriend (17M) expressed suicidal thoughts to his parents, who then took him to a walk in clinic which recommended the ER. He was put under a certain hold after being evaluated by a psychiatrist (72hrs) and on a waiting list for another hospital. After 3+ days of waiting in a blank room, he was transferred to the other hospital. There, he will likely be kept for 1-2 weeks where he gets 30 minutes of socialization a day, is overloaded on medicine, learns really not much, and sees a psychiatrist for 10 minutes a day.

All of this has made him take a bad turn for the worst. It’s safe to say he’s been traumatized by this. Our mental health system is broken and it’s making him much worse without addressing his issues to begin with. I just don’t think this is the answer. He is also a high performing student in a difficult program in his final year, and missing school is a huuuuuge stressor and issue. He’s basically fucked and may have to redo the year.

I am not against healthcare for mental health, but this is not it. This is punishment that’s breaking him.

I don’t know what hold he is under at the new hospital, but he is only allowed to leave for weekend day passes. His parents are immigrants and are confused.

Can someone explain what his rights are? Can they sign him out? How can he get out?

Thank you
Topic:
Canada

Answer: This isn't punishment. Being kept after the first 72 hours, at least in the US, means that during his evaluation period he was deemed a continuing danger to himself of others. This usually involves a court/judge making the determination based on medical advice. Without knowing your location, I can't give specifics on how to help elo, but generally there is a way to either contest the confinement. That said, if he is getting worse, he needs to stay there.


Title: How do I contact someone’s probation officer

Question: Yesterday at my place of work a woman assaulted me. After speaking with the police they let her leave and filed a no trespassing and a disorderly conduct because the officer told me “there was no physical evidence of assault”. Later that night when looking at the pictures I had taken of her and noticed she had a big ol ankle monitor on so I looked her up and she’s on probation. How do I go about contacting her probation officer since the police clearly won’t do anything against her due to my lack of evidence

Answer: Don't bother contacting her probation officer. The PO will get a copy of the incident report anyway, and he/she won't act outside of the evidence presented in the report.


Title: What can I do to give my mom full custody of me, a 16 year old?

Question: I have hated my father and his new wife for as long as I can remember. They are awful people and I’m pretty sure they are racist. They are the type of people that love control, so fittingly I am one they attempt to control, along with my half sister. I know there’s nothing I can do for my half sister sadly as she is the daughter of my father and that wretched woman. In the past they have attempted to push my life in the direction of their choosing. First, it was pushing me to play sports and live that kind of lifestyle, this was from age 6. Eventually I made it clear that I hated it and after two more years, they thought it best to push me yet again. At age 10, they forced me to attend a church. Doesn’t sound so bad, right? That’s what I thought. I could not have been more wrong. The people there were fanatical and a good half of them should be in hospitals for mental illness. They made me stay in that position for a number of years. At 14, I started using drugs to escape. Now I was at my mothers house roughly half the time, and it was so much better. My mom has let me be me for as long as I can remember. She was the only person that understood me. Anyway, I started doing drugs quite a bit to cope with depression and anxiety. At 15, all my parents found out I had been using a lot of pills, plants, and solvents. They sent me to outpatient rehabilitation right after my 16th birthday. It wasn’t so bad. Urine tests every week. Getting clean from all the drugs really brought back my depression. When I was constantly high my senses for what my dad and step mother were doing were dulled considerably. Once I was clean, I stood up to them, told them I was not going to be manipulated into a future I didn’t want. Since then I have rebelled a lot. They have made me develope a hatred for religion, I am a devout atheist. Wow that got off track. Anyway, whenever I try to make important decisions by myself my dad and step mom consistently bring up my past with drugs and all the bad decisions I’ve made. It has been months since I have gotten clean and they still treat me like a drug addict. I feel like my mom is the only person on my side. I don’t know what to do short of running away or eating a bullet. I keep trying to distance myself from them but I am unsuccessful for the most part. I don’t know if I can be at my moms house permanently until I’m an adult. I don’t know where to begin with this process. Any and all help is appreciated!

Answer:
 You need to focus on therapy, and continued treatment for your drug addiction.  " It has been months since I have gotten clean" does not establish any kind of quality recovery from drug addiction.  In fact, you are likely still suffering from PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)

The only means that you would have for your mother to retain "full" custody of the courts would be to petition the courts for a modification.  But, with your history of self medication, a parenting style of "just let me be me" would not be supportive of a change in custody.  At least not in your mother's favor.

Again:  Therapy and further treatment for substance abuse is what is needed here.  If your therapist recommends a change in custody, your position improves.

Please call 1-800-273-8255 if you have serious thoughts of self-harm.


Title: Pulled over for running a red light; arrested for driving without insurance.

Question: hello, on Monday I was pulled over by a cop who claimed I ran a red light. (i didn't, I stopped and when it turned green I went). She was coming from the opposite direction so it's possible it was still red for her. Anyhow I had no insurance and my tags were expired. This is my Fuck up and I have no problem paying a fine. I was arrested for a misdemeanor and have a court date scheduled in Michigan. I have never been arrested before and am 34. In michigan the penalty is a fine and possibly up to a year in jail! The jail time is what is freaking me out because I can't afford to lose the two jobs I am currently working. I have purchased insurance and registration, how should I handle this in court to insure I don't go to jail? Keep in mind, I'm not rich so I can't really afford a lawyer. Thanks!

Answer: You're not going to jail for expired registration.


Title: In California , Texas , and Oregon, is there a prenup you can sign that makes all the money made from your company or innovations "during" the marriage belongs to you in the case of a divorce?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 The whole idea of a marriage is that you have a partnership. By definition,  things crafted during the marriage are part of that partnership.  Why do you want get married if you don't want to recognize that each person brings things to the table. Maybe he picks up the dry cleaning and scrubs the bathroom while you are working to build the business. His contributions are important to. Without which, you would have to take time away from developing the business to do.

NALAnswer #2: Just show this thread to your SO and you won't have to worry about it.