Title: I think my grandfather has screwed me over renting to own in Tennessee.

Question:
I need advice. My husband and I started renting from my grandparents in March of 2012. It is a small 2 bedroom, outdated home, but we love the location, so we asked to rent to own in January of 2015, in hopes of one day soon building a bigger home here.
We agreed to 1.5 acres being surveyed off of their larger tract, and for a total of $12000  They had it surveyed the very next week. Long story short, we paid the $12000 in $300 payments. We asked them to pay it off several times, and they said to keep making payments until they get the deed. I finally asked why it was taking so long, and they would just say paper work. I would ask every few months, trying not to be too pushy, and finally he said he was in trouble with his taxes. They do own a business, and I found out that he has not given my uncle a W2 in at least 8 years. He also mentioned once that he early withdrew money to buy my uncle's and mom's house out of his 401k, and that he should not have done that. Also, I should note my grandfather is a control freak. I thought it was mainly with my grandma and money, but now I'm wondering if it doesn't stretch to this property. How can I find out if there is actually a reason they can't get us the deed, or if they are screwing us over. We have never had a lease. We never signed any papers saying we were purchasing. Most payments I gave them were cash. I feel so stupid saying that, but it was my grandparents, and I did not think I would ever be in this postion with them. Also, because we reached $12000 last June, I informed them I wasn't making any more payments. At the same time I confronted them about finding out by public records that they never filed the survey stuff to get our deed. My grandfather looked mad, but did not say anything the entire time. My grandma said that they were "just going to do all of that at once." Yesterday, our air conditioner had to be fixed, and it was a $500 bill... and because we still don't technically own it, I asked them to pay, and my grandfather said, "Well you haven't been making payments, so no." I replied that we also don't have a deed, and he said, "I have no control over that." I got so mad and was close to tears, so I just walked out. My husband has replaced floor, replaced CGI breaker 3x, fixed roof, rewired the water heater to the breaker, paid for our septic to be pumped, etc..... they have never paid anything to be fixed, even when we were making payments... so who is in the wrong here? Should we still be paying them "rent/ payments" just because they supposedly can't get the deed yet, but we are living here..... even though they told us $12000, and we reached it? Should we be paying these big expenses when it is looking more and more likely that we are going to have to move to own a home?Sorry so long. Just trying to give as much details as possible.

Answer: If you take the position that you now legally own the home, which i believe is your position, you cannot ask them to make repairs.  I get that you do not have a written agreement (crazy) but you should collect every thing you do have and retain a lawyer.


Title: Chlorine Poisoning at a Swim Meet From Toxic Air and Water

Question:
I am currently at home in contact with about 20 other swimmers who competed at the same pool today. We all have symptoms of chlorine poisoning which include coughing, difficulty breathing, fluid inside the lungs, serious injury to the eyes, including blurry vision, burning, irritation, and in extreme cases vision loss, skin damage, resulting from tissue injury with burns and irritation. Symptoms among us are varying mild to moderate. We all have coughing and difficulty breathing, severe eye irritation, and skin irritation. Some of us have rashes and spots. Several swimmers had asthma attacks from breathing the air. The pool had easily a couple hundred swimmers in it that day. The air burned the eyes of even those who didn’t swim. Where should we look to find regulations about swimming pool air and water quality? We would like to pursue some legal recourse if there were violations to make sure this doesn’t happen again. The pool is located in Maryland, USA.
Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer:
 NAL - Practical advice.  Get yourselves to an ER or urgent care for treatment and *documentation*.  Not be able to breathe is a biggie.

That stuff can really harm your hair, too.  Get some chlorine removing shampoo, or google up a home remedy like vinegar or baking soda.

Try starting with the Board of Health to check for violations.  If they have a hotline, call it before someone gets in that pool and has even more severe damage.Answer #2: Sounds like the pool was full of chloramines when ammonia (NH groups) from body fluids/wastes mix with the chlorine. People usually think its from too much clorine but actually its from and out of balance pool chemistry to disinfect waste products.

This is a possibilty

https://chlorine.americanchemistry.com/Science-Center/Chlorine-Compound-of-the-Month-Library/Chloramines-Understanding-Pool-Smell/


Title: [CA] Moving truck caught fire and lost everything. Adjusters lost most of the documents. Stuck trying to figure out where to go from here and what our legal options are, if any. (x-post with r/insurance)

Question:
My wife and I moved across country. The moving company's truck caught fire (through a manufacturer's defect according to the moving company's insurance rep) and everything we owned was either burned up or needed to be cleaned over the course of 4-6 months. We purchased insurance through the moving company so they sent out an adjusting company. Not understanding our rights at the time (as this was our first insurance claim ever), we thought we had to abide by using their adjuster. We objected as the adjusting team didn't seem to be prepared for this (they typically only did auto claims and were taking pics on personal iphones, running out of sheets to itemize stuff saying they'd go back later and look at the pics to do it), but we were reassured by the insurance company that they were legit. It took 5 full days of 12+ hours to sort through everything. (I was planning on having a vacation week with the family during that time.) Anything that was not cleanable (maybe 75-80%) was tossed under orders from the adjusters.

Flash forward 3 months later and we receive the report from the adjusters and it's missing a ton of stuff. I ask for the pics and sheets used to verify the items. 6 more months later we finally get the pics and only 1.5 days of the 5 days we worked was showing. After much pushing it has come out that they lost about 2/3 or more of the pics and sheets.

Now the insurance company is saying we have to take the time to come up with a total loss report from scratch, even though the evidence of what we owned is gone due to the prior adjuster's actions. Since the fire, we have spent literally hundreds of hours working to get this claim finalized. We were also told that we could not be compensated for ANY time we've spent working on this claim.

My questions are:

1. Does this process of the insurance company adjuster's losing so much information and then making us try to create a total loss report form scratch over 9 months later sound legit?

2. Is there really no way we can be compensated for our time? The insurance rep gave the example that you are not compensated for going to get a rental car in a car accident, but this is (I think) WAY beyond a minor inconvenience, especially now that we have to put in a ton of more hours to create this total loss report due to the insurance company's adjuster screwing up.

3. Because it took 4-6 months to get our non-charred stuff cleaned and returned, we had to buy certain items to live in the meantime (plates, computers, clothes, etc.) but now some of the old items are returned, the insurance company is saying we can't be compensated for those either. Is there really no way to be compensated for lost use of items?

TL:DR; Moving truck caught fire and we lost everything we owned, insurance adjuster tossed our stuff and lost the documentation, and we are now left holding the bag to create a total loss report and not get compensated for our lost time. Curious what are options are, if any.

Answer:
 Don't take the insurance company's word as gospel. They have their best interest in mind and not yours. At this point, you probably need a lawyer to negotiate with the insurer for youAnswer #2: IANAL but I'm very close to people in a very large insurance company. They said this:

- The adjusters shouldn't have been making an itemized list in the first place because they don't know what was in the van, what was destroyed beyond recognition, etc. It's on the family to do that in every case here, adjusters just kind of document the damage and make sure you aren't taking the insurance company for a ride.

- If you lost anything ESPECIALLY valuable ($$$), particularly if it was completely destroyed by the fire, you need to have proof of purchase ready or they may deny to cover it, or cover it fully.

- Insurance companies have nice people working for them but they are not your friend. At the end of the day, they still have to make money. Lawyer up and have them deal with the headache and light a fire under the companies ass to get your compensation, all the compensation you can possibly get/are entitled to, and move on.

Good luck!Answer #3: Insurance adjuster link: https://m.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/43iyip/our_family_of_5_lost_everything_in_a_fire/cziljy3


Title: Unusual name change circumstance, need advice.

Question: Hi! This may be a silly question, but I'm very stressed about it and am having trouble finding an answer for my... specific scenario. I used to identify as transgender and last year underwent a legal name change (I was 17 with parental permission). However, I'm now 18 and detransitioning, and kind of desperate to get my real name back. After a name change, are you allowed to change your name back to what it originally was, or am I just boned? The first change was around Feb 2017; if I can do this, do I need to wait any longer? Any and all advice appreciated. Thank you. Xoxox

Answer: As long as you're not otherwise committing a crime (fraud or suchlike) you can call yourself anything you want. Go back to your original name. Heck, call yourself "Bimblecakes McWhifflesticks" or whatever you want.


Title: We Want to Unionize (NM)

Question: We are servers at a fine dining establishment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We want to unionize. Where do we start?

Answer:
 This isn't a legal question, nor is it really answerable. It's highly location specific, and even then it can be tricky.

Honestly, do it the old fashioned way: start calling them up and talking. Unions in the service industry are your best place to start. That's SEIU and UFCW. If there's a Restaurant Opportunity Center chapter around you, that's really your best start.

Good luck! Restaurants are notoriously tricky to unionize. I'm not sure if I've ever seen it successfully done, actually.Answer #2: Paging /u/Ramady


Title: (North Carolina) 17 year old arrested for breaking into a house and stealing a $1500 laptop

Question: My 17 year old nephew has been arrested. He was visiting another relative for Christmas along with his parents and other family. He was arrested for breaking into a neighbor's home and stealing a $1500 laptop. The neighbor heard him and she called the cops. My nephew was found with the laptop playing some video game. He has been charged for both the burglary and the theft. His parents got a lawyer and he goes to court for the first time this week. How serious are these 2 charges? Is it likely he will get bail? Will it be taken into account that he has never gotten arrested before and has no record? I'm not a lawyer and have no law knowledge. Thanks. This is in North Carolina.

Answer:
 None of us can answer these questions. He has a lawyer. Let him, his parents, and his lawyer deal with this. Answer #2: I would hope at 17 he has no record.

But now he does and he skipped the petty things and went right to burglary!

So they aren't likely to go easy on him.


Title: Considering selling my motorcycle on payment plan.

Question:
Hey, this is my first post here, so I apologize if I miss any rules or screw up formatting. I am currently in the process of selling my bike, and I have an interested buyer. The selling price is $3500. He would like to pay 1000 up front, and 200 per week until it is paid off. My plan is to write up a contract with the following terms;
I will retain hold of the title, and this will essentially be 'rent-to-own' and the bike will be my property until it is paid off.
He will pay me 200 per week, and if an emergency arises and he must miss a payment he can speak with me and I will decide how best to handle it. If he misses more than 2 payments in a row without notice, the bike will be reported stolen and the authorities can take it from there.
I will insure the bike with him as an operator, and in the event of an accident he will reimburse me any amount still owed after insurance pays out if it does not total $3500. If they pay over, it is up to my discretion whether I reimburse him what I can depending on any remaining fees such as city property damage.
At the end of the period when it is fully paid, I will transfer the title to him and that will be that.
In the event he decides to change his mind, he will not be given any kind of refund.
I plan to have this signed by both of us with a certified notary there, along with an audio recording of me going through the terms with him.
The only opening to harm me that I can see at the moment, is if he wrecks it my insurance rates will suffer- but I can't find a way to avoid that which is why it's up to me if I reimburse him in the event of the insurance company providing over the 3500.
So far, I've given him a heads up on may of these terms and he seems completely okay with them so far.
Anyone see any issues or ways I can further protect myself? Thank you so much. This is in Louisiana by the way.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: This is a bad idea for a number of reasons and you have no way to protect yourself. Sell it to someone willing to pay in full.


Title: Question about paychecks

Question:
I live in colorado and recently got my first paycheck, it was strange however because it was a handwritten check  without a paystub and without taxes being deducted. When i asked my boss about it he said its company policy because of the amount of turn over theyve had in the past and it takes too much time to fill out all the paperwork so they do this for the first two checks. Its a bi weekly pay period and sounds very sketchy to me, my relative told me i should call the labor board but ive never had to deal with this before and wanted a majority opinion on how to best approach this.
Thanks in advance

Answer:
 Keep track of how much you are being paid. You will need to report that as income to the IRS come tax time.

FYI it sounds sketchy to me to as you should have filled out an I-9 before they let you work there...

Cheers!


Title: Adoption for braces?

Question: So I’m 25 and have insurance through my work but my girlfriend is 16. I’m wondering if I should adopt her to add her to my insurance so that she can get her teeth fixed or if I should wait a few years until I can marry her if we end up going that route. Is it legal to adopt someone you’re dating? Someone said that if I claimed them as a dependent on my taxes for taking care of them, I’m still allowed to add them onto my insurance. Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 legal to adopt someone youre dating?

um you should be worried more about the legality of the relationship youre in which includes a MINOR.Answer #2: Sure. Great idea. Then when you sleep with her you can get arrested for incest. 🙄Answer #3: No you cannot date your child. You also cannot adopt her without her parent's permission and a court approval which won't happen.


Title: Apartment moved out all my stuff. A few possibilities - what are the best options. (US/Va)

Question:
I have had a year lease at an apartment at college and renewed it for the next year, but one of my roommates did not. They came in to repaint his room and fix it up, and they took out EVERYTHING from the wrong room, mine.  They stripped the bed, removed my furniture, clothes, etc. I've contacted them asking where they put it but I'm not expecting a reply till tomorrow.

I'm guessing they either..

1.Moved it all into my old roommates bedroom, which is empty, which should have at least tipped them off to it wasn't the right room.

2.Boxed it up and have it in storage. (My brother's suggestion)

3.Tossed my stuff.

Especially for that last one, what are the best options for what I should do?  I'm legally illiterate so I'm blanking and freaking out a little.

I'll edit when I hear back. I apologize if this seems too premature.

Edit: They took the stuff and have it in storage. My ex roommate never gave them back his keys (his move out was last month; why the fuck he hasn't turned in his key is beyond me) and I from what the manager said I inferred they were seizing his (but actually my)stuff in return for the keys. They're going to move it all back. Thanks for the replies.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: It's way too premature.  Throwing things out is almost never done immediately, only after a substantial period of time and plenty of notice.  Most likely it is in storage/moved.  Normally, they would have the person who (wrongfully) left it pay the moving and storage fee for its release, but in this case they are pretty much obligated to return it to you.


Title: Would non-maliciously hacking my teacher's computer be illegal

Question:
I say non-malicious because it won't screw up her computer.
She's incredibly mean to me and one other student on "redo your project" levels.
So um...
Would it be legal to get some r/prorevenge by anonymously slipping a flashdrive through the door that when plugged in pulls up a P5-esque calling card that basically says she's a jerk, then shuts down the computer?
I assume so, because she voluntarily plugged it in.
Also, if it's legal, what pseudonym do I use?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 Yes, that's illegal.Answer #2: She probably IS a jerk, BUT Even jerky teachers get annoyed with highly capable students who are unproductive.  Stop using your intellect and energy contemplating illegal activities, and redo the project is my advice.
Answer #3: Revenge is, by definition, malicious. Shutting down her computer is malicious. She'll lose any unsaved work at the least.

What do you expect this to accomplish? You think she won't know it's you?


Title: Brought to the states from Lithuania involuntarily as a 15 year old minor

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You really need to contact an immigration lawyer. Immigration is very complex and often hinges on minor details.  I don't think you're going to get good answers in on online forum. Answer #2: There is nothing you can do to make your status legal. In fact, you will likely be banned from the United States for up to ten years. You cannot join the military unless you a citizen or green card holder. Answer #3: Did you mean to be vague about the involuntary part? Seems like it might be important to the outcome of your issue.


Title: My boyfriend was t-boned by a police officer. It was the officers fault. What do we do now?

Question:
The officer admitted it was his fault and it is well documented in the police report. My boyfriend's car is totaled and it is only worth MAYBE 2,000... so I'm guessing they will just screw him over and try to give him less than that, and then he won't even have a car to drive to work. He is also experiencing neck and back pain. He really isn't trying to be a dick or anything to the police, but he and I both feel that a protector of the streets should be more cautious than your typical driver. And I would also like to note that the cop was pulling into a restaurant and not responding to a call when he hit him.

Edit: This happened in Oklahoma
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 Have him contact his insurance company. They'll advise him from there.Answer #2: Police officers definitely should be more careful than the average commuter but that doesn't preclude the possibility of accidents. Especially when they drive for the majority of their work day.  You should treat this like any other accident. Don't worry about "being a dick" to law enforcement. He is insured under the city. If it were me I would want you to receive the compensation that you need to get back on your feet.Answer #3: Just like any other accident, file with insurance and let things play out.
Answer #4: I would xpost this over to https://www.reddit.com/r/insurance/  They will be able to help you with understanding the process and what to expect, where to avoid pitfalls along the way.

Come on back if things get ugly in a pitfall. Answer #5: Do you have any reason to suspect that this will go any differently than any other car accident?  Other than the fact that the other dude is a cop?  If not, then don't stress, let insurance deal with it.  That's what they're there for. Answer #6: See how it plays out with insurance.  Very often an insurance company is the best "person" to sell your car to.Answer #7: > He is also experiencing neck and back pain.

He should get checked out by a doctor ASAP. Keep all documentation. Get in contact with a personal injury attorney. Most have a free consultation and will tell you what steps to take. He very well might have long term lasting injuries and he absolutely deserves fair compensation if that is the case.


Title: [CA] The commercial warehouse I leased doesn't have the advertised amperage. Can I refuse to pay rent until resolved?

Question:
No where in the lease agreement does it promise any specific amperage. However, in their original advertisement, they advertised 200 Amps. The owners have agreed to either hire an electrician to upgrade the unit's amperage at their expense or allow for me to back out of the lease. I chose for them to upgrade the unit. However, during the entire first month or so, I will be unable to use the unit, as there's simply not enough electricity. Not only that, I'm losing profit for every day my business isn't running.

Can I demand to not pay rent until I get the electricity I need?

Answer: Since they are abiding by the written lease and addressing the issue in the verbal agreement, I think you would not prevail in any legal action. As a fellow business owner, I'd suck it up and try not to anger the landlord in the first couple of months over something they have acknowledged and are moving to repair. Answer #2: You were given options on how to deal with the problem and you chose one.  If you wanted to exercise your own option, the appropriate time to do it was at the time you spoke to them.


Title: Just realized I might be laundering someones money

Question:
so my parents decided to go on a trip around the world for a few years as people in their generation typically do. They didn't want to let their business fall off so they asked me to run it while they were gone and in return I get free accommodation and a nice wage.

Skipping straight to the point here, I have a terminal that I run payments through. A friend of my parents is going through a rough divorce right now and every now and then she calls up to ask me to take a decently sized payment from her card. My parents said they know about it and I never really questioned it. I  always assumed she was hiding money from her husband but only now did I realize that I'm essentially the one doing the stealing for her. How illegal is this? would I be responsible if she was found out?

Answer:
 I'm not familiar with Australian law, but here in the states this would be treated as a civil issue rather than a criminal one.

If you want to do the ethically correct thing then you can contact the husband's lawyer (anonymously if you want) and tell him about the large credit card charges to the business.  That should give him enough of a heads up to investigate.Answer #2: /r/auslegal may be more helpful.Answer #3: Just to clarify, you're acting as an ATM?   taking money from her card and giving her the same amount in cash?
Answer #4: Need more details.

Whats happening with the money after?

Are you providing any services or goods to her?

If she's not getting the money back it's not really laundering money.

Answer #5: In your shoes I would call a lawyer and use the parents' business funds to pay for it. This could create serious problems for your parents' business if it's illegal, so to my mind it makes perfect sense to spend business funds finding out if it's illegal.


Title: Small steam engine railroad on property - Release of Liability

Question:
My family has a small steam engine locomotive which runs about 1 mile on our property in northern California. My wife's grandfather loved woods and trains and laid down the track about 50 years ago. He used to give people rides for free - it can haul about 30-40 people. All the kids loved it of course.

Well, we have not run the train for folks for the past 5 years because our insurance company said we should not. I have recently moved to the property and want to start giving people rides. I was wondering if I could simply have them sign a release of liability? No one has been injured in 50 years and it sucks that the train is unused.

Answer:
 Contact Lloyds of London or a similar non-standard insurer and find out what it would take to get insurance limited to the train.

Generally the issue with releases of liability is that they only release negligence - but you are talking about a steam locomotive which is an insanely high pressure boiler that could explode - do you have a boiler operator's license? They exist for a reason. Any halfway decent attorney would allege gross negligence and your release would be useless.

tl;dr: Find a non-standard insurer.


Title: Capital One lawsuit

Question: I just got served Saturday in California from Capital One for a $3100 debt. Its a long story on how I got into the situation but am looking to resolve it before court. I'd like to come up with some kind of settlement out of court. I have sold some assets and now can settle this.  Should I contact the attorney directly or respond to the summons first? It says the attorney is representing Capital One. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer: Respond to the complaint, first. There is a deadline on that. If you don't get that done in thirty days, they can get a default judgment against you. If they have a default judgment, you no longer have any leverage. Include in your answer a letter to the attorney requesting communication to negotiate a settlement.


Title: My car caught on fire (WA)

Question:
My 2015 chrysler 200s caught on fire while I was in the store today. Currently it is in a tow yard and a property claim will get rolling on Monday when offices open.

The car will 100% be totaled. The fire department had to saw off the hood and blast inside with a fire hose.

Is there legal action I am able to take with the dealer or manufacturer for the potential danger to my family? Am I better off leaving this as an insurance matter?

Answer:
 Is this the manufacturer’s fault?  What evidence do you have of that?

In any case, no. You can’t sue for what might have or could have happened.


Title: [Pennsylvania, USA] My friend was raped, and she reported it to the police, and to her University. What's next?

Question:
My friend, I'll call her "Jen" for the sake of anonymity, told me she was raped by another person who was in our social circle, "Ethan". He's obviously no longer a friend. Both are students at a state University, and I'm a recent graduate of that college. We all know each other because we met in an athletic club in college.

She went to the hospital several days after, for a rape kit, I don't know what the findings were, I thought that was too personal a question to ask.

She also told the college's athletic department about the incident, since both she and Ethan are members of the same athletic club. Ethan was elected president of the club for this semester.

Lastly, she made a police report. She made the report to an officer not affiliated with her University, who seems to be her main point of contact right now. That officer also notified the campus police, who also came by and took down the information. The police report was made just over a week after the incident.

I'm trying to help her through all this, but I don't really know how the legal side of things works. Or how the university will address it, if they do anything at all.

So I've got a few questions...

What can we expect the police and the university to do next?

Will the police just take the report and put it on file, or will they do more investigation.

How much of a say does Jen have in whether charges are pressed?

Does she have a good chance of winning if it ends up going to court? I'm concerned because it's a he said / she said kind of thing. And they'd previously been friendly, he wasn't a stranger.

tldr - my friend was raped, and the city police and University police have been notified. What's next?

Answer: All universities have a Title IX office. If the university police took a report, it will get forwarded to that office and they will conduct the investigation. The Title IX investigator will follow up soon with her to get more statements but it wouldn’t hurt to contact their office directly for additional guidance. This office is usually associated with the general counsel’s office or the chancellor’s office.


Title: [IN] I got scammed of $400 on Facebook marketplace

Question: Basically we met up and he paid me in cash in an envelope, when I drove out, I checked the money and saw it was fake. I met up with them at a grocery store gas station which has cameras. They have deactivated they’re Facebook profile it was a fake name I just realised it’s an anagram of a daily show host but I took a screenshot of the picture before that happens. I would like to know what my options are? I wanted to call the cops but I wasn’t sure if it was a waste of time.

Answer: Counterfeit money isn't a waste of time. Call the police.


Title: Can someone challenge our choice for guardian?

Question: My husband and I are currently pregnant with our first child and we been thinking about in the event we pass away at the same time who will raise our child. At this time we are leaning towards my brother who lives in the same state as us as do the rest of my family. My only concerned would be if my mother in law who lives in a different state with the rest my husband family. I know she won’t be happy with the decision and I’m wondering if there is way she could challenge it? We live in AZ

Answer:
 Yes. A judge will assign care of your children, usually guided but not bound by your wishes.

You should talk to an estate planning attorney about how you may best identify and explain your wishes to make them as effective as possible.


Title: Money stolen from car [Florida]

Question:
My girlfriend let one of her friends store some of her stuff in our garage, It's a couple boxes and cabinets and things of the sort, while she finds a more stable place to live. However, it seems that while we weren't home, she went into the garage and into my girlfriend's car and took some money. She's been known to steal things in the past, as the reason she was moving is because she got kicked out of her last house because she was stealing. Not that that particularly matters but is there anything I can do legally in this situation?

P.S. Lets try to ignore the fact that I let a kleptomaniac store things in my garage.

Answer:
 If all the evidence you have is the fact that she stored things in the garage and has stolen in the past, you have no evidence at all.

*Someone* stole the money, but you can't prove who.

Without proof, there will be little you can do.

How much money was it?


Title: Possible shooting

Question:
There is possibly going to be a shooting today, the school wont give the students any info, my mom is making me go, should I stay out of school? I dont know where else to put this so I'm sorry, but I need an answer quick.
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 Ok I'm gonna gather the facts here:

Credible threat of violence

School is aware

Law enforcement is aware

The school has taken at least one step to keep the kid off campus

The kid is not present and nobody knows where he is

The school is not saying anything to anyone.

Here are the things I can infer:

Its probably quite likely that this kid is already in police custody and neither the school nor the police can say anything because it involves a minor. Answer #2: Don’t go to school.  Skipping school is definitely worth potentially saving your life.Answer #3: Where are you getting this information?Answer #4: Is law enforcement aware of the threats?Answer #5: Alert the proper authorities and skip school.


Title: Question regarding Lyft's practice of automatically reassigning passengers

Question:
(CA) - I occasionally drive for Lyft. When new requests pop up, a driver has a few seconds to look over where a new ride is located and, more importantly, view the rider's rating. This can be rather important at night as someone with anything less than a 4.5 can be a problem.

So the issue.... Quite often, after a driver has accepted a request, Lyft will switch the passenger to someone else without asking the driver for permission or telling them anything about the new person. People presume that a new driver closer to the passenger became available.

Today that happened to me and I ended up with a guy who nearly puked in my car. Had he done that or anything worse, would I have had greater recorse against Lyft than just a cleaning fee?

I and most drivers HATE when it automatically assigns you someone without being able to see their rating. Also, drivers can be punished for cancelling a ride after it's already been accepted or become inelgible for bonuses. This seems like it could be a huge liability for them if something ever went seriously wrong.

Answer:
 You probably agreed to those conditions when you signed up for Lyft.Answer #2: > Had he done that or anything worse, would I have had greater recorse against Lyft than just a cleaning fee?

You agreed to the entire terms of your contractual agreement with Lyft, and you agreed to pick up this person. So you'll either need to ask Lyft this question, or read the contract to determine your recourse.

And if you dislike the terms of a contract, your recourse is to not participate.


Title: A Wage Works Commuter Card was reported stolen and then used the next day. Company says it takes them 24-48 hours to cancel a card, says there will be no reimbursement

Question:
This happened in Chicago, Illinois.
My girlfriend's wallet was stolen on March 29th while she was out to lunch at work. She noticed it before leaving the restaurant and was shown the video surveillance of the guy taking it. She immediately started calling all the companies that she has accounts with to inform them that her card was just stolen and then anything happening from then on would be fraudulent charges. All companies agreed to cancel the cards and mail her replacements.
Her replacement Wage Works Commuter Card came in yesterday. This is a pre-tax debit card that automatically is deducted from her paychecks to refill for her two daily train commutes. It is issued by Bancorp Bank pursuant to license by MasterCard. This card should have had her balance for the month on it,$183, but it only had $2.
She called to ask why the card wasn't canceled and  how to get the fraudulent charges back and was told that it takes them 24-48 hours to cancel the card and that there is nothing they can do about the stolen money.
The charges were made on March 30th, the next day from her reporting it stolen. What's the point of reporting the card stolen if you give the guy two full days to drain the card?  What can she do to attempt to recover her money?

Answer:
 > What can she do to attempt to recover her money?

She can contact the police, file a report for the stolen card. Then, if they catch the thief, she can sue them in court to recover the funds that they stole.Answer #2: Is there info about their fraud protection in her contract with them? Pull out the contract and see if there's useful language. It's possible that she agreed, when signing up for the card, that cancellations take 48 hours to process. It's also possible that there is no such policy, and she should escalate her complaints to a manager.Answer #3: Not legal advice, but Wage Works is awful. I opted into the unlimited MetroCard in NYC in December and they wouldn't give me my card until March. They said that I can't be reimbursed for those months. Their customer service is scripted and inflexible. I wish your girlfriend luck getting it reimbursed. Maybe try going through HR at her company? They might have a better contact number for Wage Works.


Title: A post was made on insta by a anonymous account for my school saying there is supposed to be a school shooting today, should I ignore it or tell someone and if I tell someone will they think I’m the shooter? School starts in 2 hours.

Question:
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 Kids, I swear.

Yes, tell someone immediately. No, they won’t think it’s you. Well, they probably won’t... but still.Answer #2: You should absolutely report this to the police immediately.Answer #3: Screenshot the post and call the police. Like right now. There's no reason anyone will think it's you.


Title: I need to get my birth certificate and and social security card from my step mom, what should I do?

Question:
I am moving out of my parents house in two days. My step mom refuses to give me my social security card and birth certificate. I plan on calling the police the day of moving out if she still won't give it to me. What are the laws in Florida about this?

She also took away my insurance cards, on the card it lists her as the member but me as a dependent. I'm assuming she has the right to do this but is there anything I can do about it? Thank you  for any advice you guys can give.

Answer:
 >I plan on calling the police the day of moving out if she still won't give it to me.

The police will not do anything for you.

>What are the laws in Florida about this?

You get your a copy of your social security card [here](https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/).

You can go to your county website and request a replacement birth certificate.

>She also took away my insurance cards, on the card it lists her as the member but me as a dependent.

Contact the insurance company and request a copy of the card.


Title: Fiancé’s Parent is Withholding Birth Certificate

Question: Like the title says, my 25 year old fiancé’s mother is withholding her birth certificate and won’t let have access to it. We’re both residents of California and her mother is currently on parole after being jailed for multiple reasons the most stated one is her being a sexual predator. Is there any recourse for us to get her birth certificate?

Answer:
 www.usvitalrecords.org should be able to produce an official copy.

Source: Just used them to get my BC to get a US passport.


Title: (WA, USA, Real Estate) We are buying a house, set to close on the 10th, and the sellers are balking. They are not packed, not (apparently) moving, and not responding to meeting requests from the broker/realtor.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Your wife is right. Call a lawyer. If you're still under contract, and they don't have any remaining contingencies to let them escape it, you can sue for specific performance to force them to fulfill the contract. It won't be fast. Ask your realtor and your lawyer for advice. I would think you would want to rent in the same school district and add the additional costs to your lawsuit. I would think too that if you can get your realtor to tell their realtor that a lawsuit is on the way, there is just a chance that will get them to wake up and complete closing without a lawsuit having to be filed. So start there.


Title: Can parents stop their teen daughters from giving away her baby?

Question:
This is just a hypothetical scenario. This is not any type of legal-advise sinking, and none of this is personal.

Can parent's stop their teenage daughter from giving away her baby to adoption or safe-haven?

Let's say this teenager is a minor between 13-17 and the situation takes place in the United States.  Would the parents of the teenager have any right to stop it?

Answer:
 I don’t think any US state is going to make anyone keep their child even if the grandparent tries to make that happen. If you’re talking about the grandparents keeping the child themselves, it looks like safe surrenders get put into the pre-adoptive system and get placed through courts or the foster care system. The one state I was looking at in particular specified that placements with relatives  require it to be in the best interests of the child, and for the relative to be a licensed foster care provider (emergency licenses can happen). I bet the best interests of the child are always a requirement, and I imagine if the parent had a good reason to be trying to prevent placement with the grandparents, the state would listen. There’s tons of states that allow anonymity when surrendering, I’m not sure if they’d be able to connect the child to the relatives in those scenarios.

The one state law I found really interesting, is that CO allows safe surrender to be a defense to any charges relating to placing the child at risk for injury. I think that’s pretty neat.Answer #2: You say it’s not personal, but your post history suggests that it’s an issue of great concern for you, amongst many fairly closely related issues


Title: [Alberta] Condo board banned service dog.

Question:
I own a condo that I've lived at since it was built in 05.  gf moved in few months back and has a dog.  Condo has a no dogs allowed bylaw.

dog isn't registered as a public service dog, but was bought as canada emotional support animal equivalent. (no papers, just bought as a pet and used to live in pet friendly house) gf has documented ptsd and anxiety and is undergoing treatment and medication for these disorders due to heavily abusive family and past boyfriend.

there is a service dog lawset in Alberta that covers things like dog has to have years of training from birth, papers, etc to be considered a legal service dog.  Our dog obviously does not.  (important later) However, the human rights act seems clear that emotional support dog is a subset of service dog and has exemptions giving any dog service dog authority without the training and papers needed as long as doctor documentation exists outlining the need for such an animal.  (which we have)

http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/service-dogs-faq.html

https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/services/condos/Pages/faqs.aspx

We submitted everything to the board about intent to bring dog in.  Gave dog information, doctors information on gf's condition, the links to the laws listed above, and a written statement from a service dog foundation outlining the laws above as to how they interact with alberta human rights act.  We did bring the dog into our home after a month of no response and notified them again of all of the above.

We just got notice that they are refusing to allow the dog as we did not submit service dog certification and that they cannot allow dogs in general due to allergies and quality of life concerns of residents.  They gave us 15 days to remove dog from date of mailing or we would start to be fined under the bylaws.

I had talked to a lawyer acquaintance about condo bylaws before and he said when bylaw says something, it will trump any other law and he's never seen them lose when it goes to court.  So do we have any recourse here?  I can't really think of a question other than, is there anything we can do to fight this, and if so, what are the next steps to take?

thx

edit:  since there seems to be confusion, the laws we applied under are the human rights act.  NOT the service dog act.  there are provisions under the human rights act for service animals performing esa type roles.

Answer:
 ESAs are not service dogs, first off.  They're a different thing entirely.  Service dogs are trained to provide a service to offset a disability, while emotional support animals only make you feel good.

The Service Dog Act does not protect emotional support animals.

I can find nothing regarding Alberta that offers ESAs any sort of protection, and the lawyer you consulted with agrees with that assessment.

It sucks, but find a new place to live.Answer #2: Under Alberta law, a "service animal" [must have](http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/service-dogs.html)

> * Graduated from a program that is accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI); or,
>
> * Completed a program delivered by an organization identified on the Ministry’s Qualified List; or,
>
> * Passed a test administered by an organization identified on the Ministry’s Qualified List.

What you have is a pet. A pet which is important to your well-being and which likely improves your life dramatically, but, legally speaking, a pet just the same.Answer #3: All of the links provided specifically talk about service dogs, not ESAs. If a lawyer told you this was a no go the  listen to them, they have more knowledge of the situation than we do.


Title: Components of a good License Suspension defense? MD

Question:
21 year old male in Maryland, where we have a fairly uptight and intense graduated licensing system. There is a permit that requires a knowledge test, then a provisional license that requires a driving skills test, then the full license that requires a year and a half without moving violations. On a provisional, one moving violation conviction calls for Driver's Improvement Program (I did it already) and reset of 1.5 year period, and second moving violation conviction calls for a 30 day suspension and reset of 1.5 year period once suspension is served.

My first violation: Article:TA Sec:21 Sub-Sec:801.1
Description: EXCEEDING MAXIMUM SPEED: 87 MPH IN A POSTED 60 MPH ZONE on 5/4/2015
I was speeding to pick up my friends because it was raining and they were stuck outside, and I acknowledged it's no excuses or exceptions for speeding and I express remorse for this mistake.

My second violation: Article:TA Sec:21 Sub-Sec:201 Para:A2 Description: LEAVE THE ROADWAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE on 11/21/2016
I was made an illegal u-turn onto a beaten clearing in the median, instead of going all the way up to the intersection and waiting for the light to turn green. I acknowledge that though I've seen other drivers use this way, my better judgement knew it was probably unlawful and I should've expressed better judgement and would never do something like that again.

I got a letter saying that I was going to face suspension or I could pay to set up a hearing. I paid to set up a hearing but am way too impoverished at the moment to afford a lawyer to accompany me to the hearing on the 2nd, in a few days, so I intend to defend myself. This second violation conviction comes literally 1 year, 6 months, 18 days, after the first conviction, but the actual violation falls within the year and a half. So I had literally gotten paperwork in the mail congratulating me on my graduation, and then also a letter saying I was getting suspended. Since I decided to eat the fine and not go to court (mistake acknowledged), the graduation was rescinded and instead I get slapped with this suspension, amazing luck.

I am wondering, what components and details should I include in the defense I am going to write in order to strengthen my case that I may be forgetting? So far, I've got:

-taking pictures of the second violation location and presenting them while explaining my actions, then acknowledging I made a mistake and emphasizing remorse and lesson learned

-Citing the time between all the dates; between the 4 dates of when the violations were issued, and when the conviction processed, the only date that is technically shorter than 1.5 years is the time between first violation's conviction and the second violation issue, being 1 year, 5 months, 17 days. I'm just going to assume that's how they calculated that I deserve suspension, because that's the only period that was shorter, but am I wrong/careless to just go with that? Should I bring it up? Or otherwise, I don't necessarily know how to articulate the idea eloquently that "come on man, I was only shy 15 days!"

-The violations are for different offenses and are fairly different in nature of the offense. I'm not sure if the latter component could use better articulation or holds water... extrapolating on the idea that it was an illegal u-turn as opposed to another speeding ticket or reckless driving.

-Express ultimate remorse and learning experience from both infractions.

-I am a student and commute to school.

-I have been between jobs for the last couple months, and literally JUST got hired at a new place in the city, where being forced into public transportation would constitute what feels like an exceptionally undue burden, especially financially, when I am just getting back on my feet from an already tough few months. In addition, not only is it difficult, but depending on when I may be scheduled, there are shifts that might expect me to arrive as early as 5 AM at work, which would technically be impossible using public transit at those hours, and I am financially unable to afford a service like Uber or again, would feel unreasonably burdened to make other accommodations such as inconveniencing someone else to drive me or to literally walk miles and miles to work to be there on time.

I'd like to know what else I might want to include, because after all, I'm no lawyer. Lol, *Shoots self*
Thanks in advance.

Edit: Perhaps maybe I didn't make it clear; this isn't about the violations themselves. Those are settled already. Plead guilty and fines paid. It is on that exact foundation upon which the suspension has been issued. it is a hearing to make a case as to why I should be allowed to keep my license DESPITE the violations. It is a hearing technically held at the MVA, not in court, and I am not being prosecuted in any degree, I am to show up, and make a case as for why I shouldn't receive the suspension. It is not a court date to confirm whether or not I committed these violations.

Answer:
 So.... you chose to go to trial, and your plan to defend yourself against the charges is to admit that you are guilty of the charges?

That's... uh... not a good plan.


Question:
United States.
A friend of mine died on a car accident and does not have any family in US. He had car accident when he went to visit his family back home (Nepal). He was also a member of army reserve. His mother is only surviving member but, she does not live in US. What should be done so that his mother gets all funds from his banks, receives his life insurance from army. He also had recently bought car, can anything be done so that his mother gets some money for the car.

Answer:
 What exactly happened and where is the family located?

Edit: :1-888-ARMYHRC (1-888-276-9472) or DSN 983-9500

Should answer all your questions or transfer you to someone who can help you. I'm sorry this happened.


Title: [Illinois] Tried to buy drugs, got robbed, can i get in trouble for involving police?

Question:
In Illinois. Tried to buy some cannabis from a dude my friend sorta knew, he went off with my cash and said he would be back, and then he blocked all communication with me. I know where he lives and want to get the police involved for him robbing me (it's a better option than going over with a baseball bat), but can I get in trouble for using the money to try to buy drugs?
Topic:
Drug Possession

Answer:
 > can I get in trouble for using the money to try to buy drugs?

Of course you can.

Chalk this up to the risks of being involved in illegal drug activity. Answer #2: Yeah, an attempt to commit a crime is still committing a crime.

That's why it's such a sweet sweet scam.  You have no legal recourse to recover the money.

> it's a better option than going over with a baseball bat

Now you're thinking!  Nothing can go wrong here.  If there's one thing we know about criminals and drug dealers, it's that they fear physical violence, are easily intimidated, and are never armed.


Title: Is probation required to exempt he from urine testing due to medical diagnosis? (MI)

Question:
Hi,

Two years ago I was on probation for possession of marijuana. I have “shy bladder,” medically known as Pauresis which is a DSM disorder. This makes it impossible to pee with someone watching me. Even if I drink 20 bottles of water I will just be standing there with excruciating pain physically unable to urinate.

My old probation officer was very lax and didn’t even question me when I told her I cannot do the drug tests. She also didn’t make me do any alternative form of testing.
I am going to be on probation for another marijuana possession beginning next week. It is in a different county, and I’m worried I might have trouble with the probation officer. Are they required to recognize my diagnosis? If I bring documentation from my doctor of course. Wouldn’t it be discrimination based on a disability, if they violated my probation because I am unable to provide urine samples?

Answer: When you agree to terms of probation, you have to be reasonably sure you can fulfill them.  If you **know** you will not be able to fulfill the terms of probation you should get them modified in advance. Have you lawyer present evidence of your medical diagnosis and ask for alternative testing (hair or blood for example) to be done at your expense. It isnt reasonalbe to assume that they will just not test you especially as this is not your first offense.Answer #2: Did you use marijuana on probation knowing you wouldn't be drug tested by your post because of your diagnosis?


Title: My neighbor is being a nightmare about our parking situation.

Question: My roommates and I have recently begun renting out a property in kennesaw georgia. The house is great, but the parking situation is less than ideal. Our driveway can only fit two vehicles currenty(our landlord has agreed to extend it to 3) but we have 4 vehicles. I spent quite the bit of time reading over the legal garble as far as parking in the street is concerned, and we came to the conclusion that we would be fine, seeing as how we all abide by the laws for parking on the curb. Unfortunately for us, the neighbors wife is incapable of backing out of their driveway, and claims that we are blocking her in. We park on the opposing side of the street, and leave a minimum of 2-3 car lengths of space between our vehicles and hers...but she still managed to back in to one of our cars. Her husband is now claiming that we are not allowed to park near his house, and is telling us that he will take legal action to have us evicted if we don't abide by his demands. What do i do? We have nowhere else to park our cars, and I would be unable to afford relocating if it came to that. I want to do this the right way, but I am not sure how to proceed, please help!

Answer:
 You can legally park on a public street as long as you're not blocking the driveway.  Even if it's in front of someone else's house.Answer #2: In addition to what Cypher wrote, is the husband incapable of backing the car in every night?  Wife gets home, husband gets in car and turns it around?

Also, if you are worried about damage to your cars, put up some cameras.  I would.


Title: I fell into a hole while walking my dog, what should I do now?

Question:
I am from Missouri and I was just walking my dog when another dog walker was coming towards us, so I decided to cross the street to the other side get out of their way. While walking across that strip of grass between the sidewalk and the road my foot dropped into a hole that was covered in grass. I hurt my ankle and lost my shoe in the hole and I had to limp back home with one shoe one. When my husband got off of work we drove back to the spot where I fell. The hole was almost completely covered with grass. My husband pulled the grass up and saw that the hole was roughly 10.5 inches in diameter and over 3 feet deep. My husband and I were wondering where to go from here. Do we notify police, the city? Should we get a lawyer?

Edit:wondering who to contactact, who to notify, so no one else falls in this hole. I was lucky enough to not sustain real injury. Someone else may not be that lucky. This hole is near a nursing home.

Answer:
 I would suggest RICE.

**R**est

**I**ce

**C**ompression

**E**levation

Should help the ankle feel a bit better!Answer #2: >I hurt my ankle and lost my shoe in the hole and I had to limp back home with one shoe one.

I'm sorry, but I can't stop laughing about this. Answer #3: Well you should let the city know that a dangerous pothole is there, yes, but unless you have hospital bills, had to miss work, etc. then that's all.

EDIT: idk why I thought this was someone's wife, rephrased.


Title: Dog Bite in Colorado

Question:
My son was bitten by a dog.  We took him to urgent care to get checked out and he was prescribed antibiotics.  We filed a report with Animal Control.  Dogs had updated vaccination records.  We also put my son in some counseling because now he's very scared of dogs.  We reached out via email, in good faith, to the dog owner, to ask for reimbursement (totaling $200).  They balked, and basically claimed zero responsibility.

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We were at a park, (not a dog park), the dog was on a leash, and my son was simply running by the dog after getting a drink from the fountain when the incident occurred.  It did break the skin, he was bleeding, and thankfully, there happened to be a nurse present who gave him first aid.

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We're not looking for some miraculous payout, just would like the dog owner to step up and take responsibility.  What are my options at this point?

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Thanks in advance

Answer:
 >What are my options at this point?

If he's unwilling to pay, you can file suit in small claims court.

Alternatively, if he got a ticket, you can ask the prosecutor to get that money for you in the form of restitution.


Title: Tree branches fell on my car while driving, can I sue the state or the person living next to it?

Question:
This morning at 8:12 am I pulled onto a street on my way to a friends house. I got probably 100ft down the street and I noticed something falling I thought it was a tree and I thought for sure this might kill me. I can’t explain the thought I had but it was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Turns out it was a few branches, one of them way bigger than the others. I braked immediately upon noticing it falling. One of the branches (the heavier one I’m sure) managed to put a huge dent on the hood of my car and I’m pretty sure the second branch was the one that hit my wind shield. My hood will not open, the top left of my windshield is cracked, my drivers side rear view mirror was knocked out of place and is hanging on by the wires. I had two witnesses who were the people that may own the tree, they were the first house down the road and heard the noise and came running over to check on me. The guy said he thought someone hit his car. After a small talk I immediately called my insurance and after filing a claim I was told my insurance will not cover it whatsoever (I only have the minimum insurance requirements basically liability) that my only option would be to try to sue the property owner for damages. After the call I picked my friend up and drove to work in the same car and arrived at about 9:20am and it takes 20min to get to my job. At my job was co-workers were telling me they were glad I was okay and yada yada yada and that I should sue them to make this pay for it. So I was wondering what would be the first action in pursuing to sue the owners or state. And how would I know who’s own it. I think the state is responsible for it. The tree branches are hanging over the road pretty much to the other side of the street and was told it was not allowed, that they have to cut it down. I took pictures of everything including the fallen branches. It was raining and thunder storming at the time but lightning was not the cause of the fall it was just pure bad luck.
*I did not file a police report figuring they would not do anything and could not do anything.
*The car is still drivable.
*Filed a claim with my insurance.
*It was raining and storming
*I completely own the car.
*I live in Lorain, Ohio
*[Pictures of the damage ](https://imgur.com/a/tfCWeZr)
*I will upload more picture tomorrow morning, the hood looks way worse then it does in the picture, my phone was spazzing out with all the water on the screen so i didn’t get all the angles.

TL;DR Tree branch fell on my car while driving and caused a fair amount of damage, how do I sue the owner of property or the state? How do I know if the tree branches are to far out and should’ve been cut?

Answer: No you cannot.


Title: [CO] Ex won custody, but hasn't filed final orders with county clerk, what can I do?

Question:
Hello /r/legaladvice,

My ex won primary custody of our son at the final orders hearing, and the judge ordered my ex to draft and file the judgment with the county clerk. The judge gave a period of 21 days to do so. Those 21 days are almost up, and I haven't received a draft, nor have the papers been filed with the clerk.

What happens if my ex doesn't file in time, and what actions could I take?

Answer: Pretty much nothing. You can go back to court, and you ex may wind up in contempt, but, in reality, they will probably just give them an extension.


Title: (GA) HOA won't take care of their tree since it's now mostly floating on my property.

Question:
[Heres a MSPaint picture cus this is gonna get weird.](http://imgur.com/a/sJx0r)

So about 8 years ago I bought a house in an HOA. Everything was good, until a year later, a tree in the back of the lot died. This tree was on the green space the HOA had set up in between houses.

So I notified the HOA, they said they're backlogged with all the dead trees and they'll put me in the list for getting them cut down. Okay dokey, it just died no biggie... fast forward another 3 years and a vine pops up, it crawls up my trees and the dead tree. Its now wrapped all around them. I notify them again and they say they should be 'out any day now' to take down the dead tree. OKAY!

Now it's been 7 years and that tree is super dead, since we were planning to have the pines cut down I never cut up the vine, it's some kind of sticker bush. When the HOA finally showed up to cut it down they found out the bottom had rotted letting the tree hang between the other two. So it's now hanging, on my property and they refuse to cut the tree down.

So...

Is the tree now my problem to deal with since the bulk of it is hanging on my property? Or is this the HOAs problem since they ignored a dead tree for 7 years? How stupid am I from 1-10 for buying in an HOA?

Thanks for the help.

Answer:
 So let me get this straight...

There is a dead tree, hanging from the vines that started on your property and you want to know if the HOA's responsibility to cut it down?

Answer #2: I really, really need to see a picture of a dead tree hanging by vines on your property.


Title: Is denying an inmate food for 48 hrs legal? (Phoenix, AZ)

Question:
My S.O. landed himself with a DUI. It was a stupid decision. He admits it freely and it's actually become an important learning experience. As part of his punishment, he served two nights in jail (10pm Fri to 12 am Sun). He was sentenced to serve a short term at the infamous: "Tent City". He never even made it that far.

His self surrender time was 10 pm on Friday. His self-surrender group sat in the holding cell for about three hours (could be worse!). When it came time for his group to be led to tent city he was the only one told to stay behind. When he asked why, the guard responded "You're not on my list". Fair enough.

The next self-surrender group was filed in, processed, and led out. This repeated for the next 48 hours. In every single instance, he was told to remain in holding. Further probing prompted a response of "You aren't staying long enough to go to tent city". What has me scratching my head though, is that people in my S.O.'s original self surrender group with shorter sentences were led to tent city. There was even one guy that my S.O. walked in and out with.

I get overcrowding. Fine. What concerns me is that during this time he expressed hunger pains (around the 24 hr mark) and the guards didn't do anything. "You'll get fed at tent city" they replied. He replied that he was told he wasn't going and they just shrugged. Eventually, around the 48 hour mark, he was given a solitary cheese sandwich, probably 300-400 calories.

**TLDR;** S.O. served 50 hrs in jail. Spent the entire time in holding. Was given a single cheese sandwich to eat after asking for food multiple times (starting at the 24 hr mark).

Edit: Minor text fixes

Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer:
 According to my state policy, he would've been required to be fed three times in a 24 hour period. I couldn't imagine Arizona law would be much different.

They were likely wrong. Is he still there? If he's not, there's not much he can do at this point other than make it a learning experience. I wouldn't imagine you have the money, the time, or the effort, to put into suing the state over not being fed a proper diet (because he was fed at one point).Answer #2: I think this may be something to contact your local ACLU about (here's their website: https://www.acluaz.org/). While they might not be able to directly help, they can give you referrals as well as let you know what state agency to file a complaint with.


Title: Would it be illegal to sell cheap but good watches for a higher price

Question:
Say I buy the watch for 20$ tell the buyer about it, show it to them and charge them 60$ would this be against the law?
Topic:
Business Law

Answer: This is literally how every retail business that doesn't manufacture their own products operates...


Title: (California) I turn 18 in two months, assuming I am still with my 16 y/o girlfriend, do we have to call things off?

Question:
Given that we are teenagers, things are pretty sexually active, and I know that California has no Romeo/Juliet laws and an age of consent of 18, I would really like to not break up, but I also don’t want to become a registered sex offender
Topic:
Juvenile and Youth Law

Answer:
 >I also don’t want become a registered sex offender

Then don’t have any sexual interactions with her.Answer #2: No sex until she turns 18. You don't have to break up (dating a younger person is legal), but you do have to break it off sexually.

(Also note that BOTH of you can be charged with misdemeanors now. Most prosecutors aren't really interested in teenage sex, but it is technically unlawful for either one of you to have sex with anybody else, including another minor.)


Title: Is it legal to use a company policy to my own advantage for profit?

Question:
So I know of a policy that allows me to do something that is very sought after by people in the technology industry (it’s more of a service). The policy pretty much is if you have a corporate account with that company you can use that service as much as you want as opposed to people with regular consumer accounts they can’t do this service.

My plan is to have the corporate account under my own company with that company that provides the service. I pay regular price for my service with that company but since I can do it unlimited I plan on reselling the service I have access to as a per use basis. Is this something that I can be prosecuted against like Ill gotten gains etc... because in theory I can do it, but the company can just close my corporate account for this which I don’t care about losing

Answer: If their ToS prohibit that kind of "reselling", they might have grounds to sue you, depending on the ToS. It's likely not criminally prosecutable.


Title: Taxes as a cam girl?

Question:
I'm looking into becoming a cam girl but I have no idea how to do my taxes. I'll be recording how much I make each time I work, but how do I report it to the government and pay my taxes? I know very little about tax laws and I usually pay someone to do them for me each year, thank for any help

I'm located in Canada.
Topic:
Tax Law

Answer:
 Just tell the person who does your taxes how much you made and they will tell you what you owe.

It's "self-employment income".

Depending on how much you are making probably set aside about a third of the money for taxes and CPP.


Title: Woman on flight shared extensive medical details of celebrities - is there anything I can do?

Question:
I'll be the first to say I'm not sure if this is the right place to write/ask this. It's different than the typical post on this sub.

Background: I recently had to travel for work and was seated next to a woman from California on the flight out there. She was extremely talkative and explained how she was a nurse in the LA area. She went on to name celebrities that she cared for or that she knew were in her unit. I am not very familiar with the healthcare field but I know that patient confidentiality is a major component in ensuring good care. Even if certain details were shared with the public (like when news agencies share updates on tv, social media, etc.) a lot of the things she told me seemed much more personal. I even mentioned multiple times that she probably shouldn't be telling me these things and she tried to justify it by saying that the tabloids know it all anyways. I was very uncomfortable listening to her and did not think I was being particularly inviting in conversation, which makes me think that she probably tells others as well. She talked for about 20 minutes and her 11 year old daughter was also next to her.

Is there anything I can do to make this right? I don't know if I'm just being petty or if I should (or even CAN) do something about it. I know the hospital name and the woman's first name. Am I able to report her in some way or do I need proof? What would the process entail?

Answer: You are welcome to report it to the hospital.


Title: [MA] Amtrak employee denied my mom entry on the train for her service animal.

Question:
My mom has multiple handicap's. She is a diagnosed as a handicap through severe pain (shes has had debilitating surgeries) and also bipolar and schizoaffective disorder. She was granted a service animal through a mental health professional and it has really stopped her from having panic attacks in public, its really a great thing for my mom.

Anyway, my mom was heading to the train from Massachusetts and she had bought her ticket, and she is ready to board the train. She gets to the door and the train employee who checks tickets says " This dog is a comfort dog and you don't need help....you can't get on this train..." My mom said he was very rude to her and she was pretty upset about it.

Was that employee wrong in doing so? My mom had her service papers with her and has had no problems in the past using this train. I want my mom to take legal action through a pro-bono lawyer for discrimination. I appreciate any thoughts, comments, and advice.
Thanks

Answer: What specific task has this dog been trained to assist her with?


Title: [CA] School refusing to give brother in law certificate.

Question:
I just found out that my brother in law went to school to be a pharmacy tech or something it a certificate program. He completed the program and now they are refusing to give him his certificate for a prior arrest for vandalism (tagging). They told him it would t be a problem when he started but now they are saying they cant give it to him. Yet they won't reimburse him so now he's $30k in debt for school loans with no certificate.

Can they do this? Is there anything he can do?

Answer:
 What exactly is the certificate supposed to be, and what exactly is the legal justification for the school withholding this certificate?

Seems obvious he needs to contact an attorney.


Title: [NJ] Friend's now ex changed the locks, but she's not on the lease - illegal eviction?

Question:
My friend broke up with her significant other, they'd been living together in an apartment in New Jersey for over a year. It was his name on the lease and she moved in with the landlord's knowledge, but didn't have to join on the lease.

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When she broke up with her boyfriend he changed the locks on the apartment with all her stuff inside, effectively barring her from her things and her home. From my understanding, even though she wasn't on the lease, she was a tenant, and this would be an illegal eviction. Is this right? Also, could she then sue him in small claims?

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Thank you!
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Most states recognize tenants when a person lives in a single location for 30 days, I tried finding New Jersey specific laws but couldn't locate any, it also helps if she had any mail going to the location.

The legal relationship she was in was that she was considered a sub-renter, even if she didn't pay any money to her ex, and there for was due a 30 days eviction notice.

She should either go to her local police station or call the non-emergency number and ask for an officer help to retrieve her property.

Additionally she can sue her landlord, aka her ex, for illegal eviction and he can face jail time if found guilty.

>N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 2A:39-1, 2C:43-8

>Self-help in prohibited, and landlord who engages in self-help is a “disorderly person,” a criminal offense that subjects the landlord to up to six months in jail.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/consequences-of-illegal-evictions.html


Title: Car possibly totaled by rear-ender. (Battery dead, trunk won't close). Other party's insurance won't return calls or emails.

Question:
Hi everyone, first post here.

My boyfriend recently was rear ended while at a stop light by some woman in a big jeep. He was at a complete stop and she rammed into the back of his hyundai sonata with enough force to  completely cave in the bumper and pop the trunk open, which now doesn't close. We live in Georgia which has a law that you are automatically at fault when you rear end someone. So this should really be cut and dry.

However their insurance won't return calls or emails. We have filed a claim with our insurance already. Meanwhile my boyfriend still has to go to work and has no choice but to take uber. The car battery has died, probably due to a short in the wiring caused by the impact- a friend's opinion. The car is undrivable, in any case. It had been jumpstarted several times to no avail. A rental car would be prohibitively expensive and we didn't want to take that option until we heard from the insurance co.

What can we do in the meantime? Is there a way for us poor college kids to take that jeep woman to court? We desperately need some form of help, because the daily uber to work is racking up and our insurance agent has only said that they "might" compensate us for that.

All advice welcome, thank you all so much. We are inexperienced in dealing with this sort of thing so i ask you all to be gentle too.

Answer:
 You need to let your insurance company handle this.  Your options are to borrow/rent a vehicle, use public transportation or Uber, bum rides, or walk.  BTW, taking someone to court isn’t a quick process, even if it were to small claims, which it is not. Answer #2: Whatever reasonable (translation: small, comparable car) expenses you have should be directly reimbursable by the at-fault party's insurance. You have a duty to minimize losses however, so for example daily Uber costs above that amount will not be reimbursable.

As for the battery, since the car cannot be safely driven that doesn't matter at this point. It may not be the battery anyway but some other damaged component or fuel pump/ECU cutoff that kicks in once an accident is detected. Can't diagnose that without knowing a lot more details or seeing the car in person.Answer #3: Let your insurance handle it. If you are unable to come to a satisfactory resolution with their insurance, then you can sue the person who hit you directly.


Title: Help me quit my job

Question: I have started a job a month ago here in Seattle and moved out here from Richmond, VA for this job. My boss leases 30 corporate housing units and hired me as the sole employee (other than cleaning and maintenance crew) of his company as the "operations Manager." I have not signed any formal contracts or agreements for this job. and I have worked over 60 hours a week for the past month with only 3 days off. He has also crossed a couple boundaries requesting I move out of my current living situation (I am living in the woman's apartment who recruited me and had me replace her position while she is out of two for two months) and move into one of his units because he feels it is a conflict of interest. He has also demanded I buy a car and pay for my own gas and parking when initially he said he would reimburse me for all transportation, but then it became too expensive for him so he changed his mind. I am on a probationary period because the car issue escalated and now I am in a position where I am thinking of just quitting the job completely. The lack of proper formalities that should have been in place and lack of support and infrastructure required to optimally perform in this position have set me up to fail. What should I do, or be aware of before I make my decision to officially leave?

Answer:
 >Help me quit my job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPrSVkTRb24


Title: (Follow up sort of) Friend accused of rape by ex girlfriend. The police came to the door looking for my friend, but it seems a little sketchy.

Question:
Other post is here: [Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/8ndscs/friend_wrongly_accused_of_rape_by_his_ex/)

My friend and his family are currently trying to get a lawyer after a detective called him telling him to come down and turn himself in. About 20 minutes ago almost 9pm a cop car pulled up and started pounding on our door, and according to my friend they went through the gate that blocks access to the backyard and they shined flashlights into his room specifically. My friend was calling his dad and freaking out about what to do, and doing the same to his brother and I. But before he could go out there and see what was happening they left. Does this seem sketchy to you guys too or are we just paranoid? I feel like the fact that they moved the gate that blocks the backyard, the shining of the flashlights into only his room, and the fact that after all that they just left? Please help me make sense of this.

Answer:
 It's a bit unusual for the police to leave a location they believe contains someone they're trying to arrest for a felony without actually determining that the person isn't there. Are you sure that these were real police?

If your friend is not able to afford a lawyer and he is arrested, he is entitled to the services services of a public defender. **He should not make any statements to the police without the advice of a lawyer**. A public defender may be suboptimal, but it's still a real lawyer who is required by legal and ethical standards to work in your friend's interests.Answer #2: Were you present when this visit took place? Both this account & the original post sound a little off, so I'm wondering if your friend is either having some mental health issues, or if he's trying to scam his friends & family out of money for a "lawyer."Answer #3: To me it reads like they are attempting to arrest him


Title: You're legally colorblind, and a traffic light is flipped (Green on top, red on bottom), you run the light and cause an accident - who is at fault?

Question:
This hasn't happened to my knowledge, but my city has a traffic light that is reversed - red on bottom, green on top. It's always been that way due to the Irish neighborhood it's set in. Anyway, if you are a *legally* **COLOR** blind, and unable to tell the difference between Green and Red, you run the intersection believing you have the right-of-way, and cause an accident...who is at fault?

Edit - I added Color Blind. I whoopsied that one guys. No, I'm not asking about driving while blind. I mean color blind. It was in the title. My b.

Edit II: Edit Strikes Back - For all wondering, no, this is not the fault of somebody who flipped the light. [This is a city-recognized traffic light](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipperary_Hill#Green_over_red). Since this is something that is an official determination of the city, I wanted to know if the city could be liable if such an accident occurred.

Answer:
 Fault is not an either/or proposition.

I can see some fault being shared by both parties here to some extent... What's the division?  That'll be up to the judge/jury.


Title: Purchasing a moped soon in NY state; is it possible to free myself from responsibility when riding with a passenger?

Question:
I am living in upstate NY. I plan on buying a moped soon, and I imagine that my friends will occasionally want me to give them rides on it. I was thinking of having a contract drafted that, if I get into an accident caused by me or someone else, protect me from my passengers' litigation and generally free myself of liability. The contract would state that the passenger agrees not to blame me for whatever accident or injury they suffer, and understands that I am not required to give them a helmet.

I spoke to a lawyer in Oregon where I live currently, and he said that the contract would never hold up in an Oregon court since it wouldn't be possible to free myself of responsibility in that way. He said it might be different in NY; can anyone confirm?

Answer:
 If you are planning to have people on your moped then get an extra helmet. A contract won't make you feel any better if you cause an accident that kills your friend.

And no, you won't be able to simply absolve yourself of liability, but you should have insurance which will cover the cost if you are at fault. Answer #2: Is it different in New York?  I don't know.  But honestly, if you're concerned about it to the point that you want to explore writing up a waiver of liability, then don't give rides.  If, as my friend, you made me do that to ride on your moped, then I'd go find a new friend.


Title: [IL] I think my sister participated in a fraud scheme.

Question:
My sister thought she had gotten a legitimate job with a company, they made her go through a four video-interviews, looked completely legit. She contacted an Apple agent about buying a new set of mac computers for the office at their request, and got a nice package deal. Then, for some reason lost in the story when she was telling me, they wanted her to buy 8 $2000 gift cards (and send them the number/PIN) so "the employees" could get their own laptops on their own time.

She was not aware that you didn't actually have to have the gift card to use the funds on it, just the PIN. I don't know how many she actually bought and gave them (might have been all 8) but the money for the cards was transferred to her bank account directly by this company, and they paid off her credit card debt so she could buy the gift cards with her own credit card.

She got a bit suspicious when they told her to get gift cards but everything else looked completely legitimate like an actual company had hired her. She told my dad who did some e-detective work and we think the company may be scamming/hacking people's bank accounts, having her act as the middleman to buy Apple gift cards from her own bank account, then give them the codes so they can buy/resell the Mac computers.

She's ceased contact but she doesn't know how to report it or where to report. The police asked her what she wanted them to do about it and didn't offer any of their own suggestions. I don't think she's personally out any money, is this something she can even address?

Answer:
 > I don't think she's personally out any money

If the scam works the way it typically works, the payments made to her bank account and credit card will be reversed, often because they were made fraudulently, and she will essentially foot the bill.

She should carefully monitor her accounts, and it may be wise to sit down with a rep from her bank to see what options they have for dealing with this potential scenario.Answer #2: From what I learned on this sub, the moment a company ask for gift cards as payment, it's scam.Answer #3: Real businesses don't use gift cards for business expenses. Or have employees do things with personal accounts.

Get ahead of this with your bank by telling them about it ASAP.


Title: CA - neighbors moving out and having their friends move in to "take over" the lease surreptitiously.

Question:
I posted a thread about this situation recently but I deleted it (sorry!).  I had a couple of questions that I'd forgotten to ask (I promise I'll leave my thread up).

Our neighbors in an apartment complex plan on moving out before their lease is up. I've heard through mutual friends that they plan on letting a family (very noisy and disfunctional) that had stayed as guests last month move in and "assume" the lease.

The property management company is quite strict on who they rent to.  Every person inhabiting a unit must be on the application and lease, Everyone must go through a background check and they do not rent to felons. It's probably for the strict scrutiny that this is such a quiet, peaceful place.

Is it allowed for one family currently on a lease to move out and let another party take over it?  Due to the issue of background checks, I am convinced that they plan on doing this behind the property management's back. If so, and property management finds out what happened, would they be able to have this new family removed outright, seeing as how they never went through the formal process of applications and signing a lease? Or would they still have to go through the court eviction process?

 I don't think this new family plans on squatting, I think they do plan on paying the rent but just mailing in the rent like nothing happened  to bypass the background check / application process.

Answer: Your neighbors can probably sublet if their lease doesn't forbid it or if they get permission from the landlord. If they sublet, the landlord might have a hard time evicting the new tenants because the LL isn't technically *their* landlord, the old tenants are. Once the new family has moved in, they are tenants and must be evicted properly. You could bring it to the attention of your LL or property manager and see what happens. That's about all you can do.


Title: Me and my girlfriend went to work a season in the French Alps. I feel like we are trapped here

Question: Me and my gf Applied for jobs in a French Alps with a ski company. We discussed things with a man on the phone. We get set a contract by email we phone him back with question about the email. Like us living together working together. We turned up told to get I Geneva airport told to go to some people got on a 3 hours bus went to see other people and they don't know anything about us they don't have our cv's my gf has epilepsy we told the man on the phone about that and they don't. We are stressed and scarred. We are planning to go in and ask for flights back to Belfast. We are not sure what to do we paid the guy a £200 commitment bond at the start just after we finished discussing the contract which he said he would change. We never signed anything but we agreed to it verbally over the phone. Please we just need to know what we can do. Btw i am from the uk and its a uk company.

Answer:
 Isn't this how Hostel starts?Answer #2: Why are you scared?   It's Switzerland, not the Congo or the Amazonian jungle.  Are you being physically mistreated?  If so, call the police.  If not, take a breath.

Do you have your passports?  If so, just leave, if that's what you want.  You can fight about the £200 later, although your chances of recouping it are not great if you leave.


Title: Not too big of a deal but is there anything I can do?

Question: Nashville Tennessee. I was walking across my apartment complex to get to my truck this morning and there was a woman out walking. I hopped up on the sidewalk about six or seven feet behind her and was looking at my phone when the lady yelled at me " What the fuck are you doing!" I looked up at her confused and asked what she was talking about. She said that I was way too close to her. She was at this point  about maybe 6 feet away. When I told her to shut up and attempted to keep walking past her to get to my truck she slapped my phone out of my hand and cracked my screen. She accused me of " sneaking" up behind her and taking my phone out to take photos of her without her knowledge. I was using my phone to check to see if my midterm grades had been posted. She said she was going to call the police, tell the apartment manager and have her friend come " beat the shit out of me". Fortunately, our apartment maintenance dude was about 30 yards away at their storage garage getting something and saw what happened. He came over when she yelled and picked my phone up off the ground and showed her it was my grades. She then said " You can't blame me for being nervous when a man walks behind me." So now, my phone is fucked up, this lady yelling caused other curious neighbors to come see what the fuss was about and my damn midterm grades still haven't been posted. I got to my truck to head to school and as I was leaving she flipped me off while talking to two other women who were out walking. Ugh.

Answer:
 You should have called the police yourself. You can sue her for the damage she caused to your phone.Answer #2: Forget the phone, did you say she threatened you with physical violence? That's enough for a police report in itself, isn't it?Answer #3: Do you know the woman's name and address? Send her a letter demanding payment for the cost of repairing or replacing your phone. If she doesn't pay in a reasonable time, sue her in small claims court. Answer #4: IANAL, but I feel like you could definitely file a police report and see what happens. If she made contact with you while slapping your phone away, it *might* be considered assault. Either way, a police report would help in a civil suit if you want her to repair your broken screen.

Also, if it happened on the grounds of your apartment complex, your renter's insurance (if you have any) might cover the damage to your device.

Again, ANAL, but might be worth looking into. Answer #5: Honestly I would file a report with the police first just so she doesn't make any further claims without you having documentation. Ask the maintenance guy if you can use his statement.


Title: My wife may take my kid before I can file for divorce; what should I do?

Question:
My wife and I are divorcing because she cheated but we can't afford to live separately at the moment.
I make more money than her and she has worked from home so we didn't have to take our child to day care.
Many times I told her she could go back to work, but she always said she wanted to stay home with our kid.
Well now I'm worried that she is scheming against me and has a plan to take me for everything I've got.
Her girlfriend is moving to another state soon and she is going with her for a few days.
My biggest concern is that she when she comes back, she will take my kid to that state.
She is telling me that she wants to be amicable and sell the house before we get divorced but I'm not sure that's a good idea.
Can anyone give me advice on what I should do? I am having a lawyer consult soon but I cant really afford a lawyer right now.

Answer:
 If your wife takes the child and refuses to let you see them/him/her that will only make her look bad in court.

Get a lawyer.

Go to the family court and request a meeting or mediation.  Express what you want as far as custody and schedules.

If mediation fails to work, it's time to play hard ball.  Make sure your lawyer believes in you.  And be sure to tell him exactly what you want in the custody contract.

I wrote my own contract.  My lawyer made it legally binding.  I received 50/50 custody and my ex had to pay me child support since I was paying for our child's health care.

Most importantly.  Don't do anything stupid.  Don't text or say anything that can hurt your chances.


Title: School denied my petition to return after 2 year leave of absence for mental health issues (VT)

Question:
**Background info:**

Chose to attend this school due to how they presented themselves when i visited as sensitive so civil rights issues and open minded. Also used their career development and networking supports as a strength as to why i should choose them.

Enrolled as a duel degree J.D. and Masters of Environmental Law and Policy.

**Facts**

I found myself in an unhealthy relationship while attending. I ended it but I did not handle it well. I started having emotional issues and problematic drinking routed in mental health issues. I do not. have a diagnosis but I did seek help from a therapist and received a script for mood stabilizers. I also went to the administration and expressed a concern about my declining health and seeking help during my 2nd semester. They offered me no additional supports and in fact seemed to be moving to go on the defensive

During this time my emotions became disruptive to the point I was banned from campus. They stated that they did not see me as a threat but i couldn't be on campus for a few months remaining in the semester of my first year April-June.

I was permitted to return and had put in work to address my mental health but it wasn't perfect. I still struggled a little due to the environment becoming somewhat toxic with my dissatisfaction of how they handled the situation by isolating me from campus (VERY small town) I would occasionally attend church for community.

Friends became busier and i was spending more time alone. Then i got involved with work with a particular law project that i invested myself in and tried to direct most of my energy. Things were starting to get better. I then applied to study abroad in China for my 2nd semester of my 2nd year to continue working on this project. After being approved by the school in china and getting all my documentation together, my school refused to endorse the exchange and said it was for my own protections. I have struggled with mental health most of my life and have studied abroad before. In fact i explained to them that going to work on this project in new environment would be healthier for me than staying in the isolated state i was in in an environment i was feeling was somewhat toxic for me. They refused and i did not fight it anymore.

Extra stress from needing to find housing local with only a few weeks till the next semester due to landlord selling my rental. Need to register for classes after other due to this as well.

Situation became even more toxic, i grew much more unhappy and started drinking a lot more and mental health took a nose dive. It got so bad that the school encouraged me to withdrawal upon completing my masters. I refused to do that but i did agree to a leave of absence.

I finished my masters and have spent the last 2 years doing community action work for substance use and mental health. I am sober and mental health is stabilized. I have even gotten certified as a Recovery Specialist. I explained this as well as wrote about how i would engage with recovery supports in Vermont upon returning. They denied my appeal without specifics.

I have not had further correspondence since it has been somewhat difficult working with them and I don't want hurt my chanced to finish my JD by saying the wrong thing. I started my JD in 2015 and now have until spring of 2023 to finish (based on my understanding of ABA requirements). Other schools for transfer purposes often require a letter stating i permitted to continue at original school.

On a side note, before getting into community action i was assembling truck trailers. I contacted the school to help me with finding a job since i did get my masters. They took some info from me then i heard nothing back regarding that.

**So to summarize my concerns**

Is there a rights violation regarding mental health even if i don't have a diagnosis but i do have a history of contact with mental health professionals. Was their any violation of the ADA? especially regarding restricting my opportunities and isolating me.

I am now 100k in debt in part for a Law degree i would like to finish and i paid a higher premium for this school because of how they marketed themselves to me. However i do not think i was actually given the product they presented themselves as, inept at dealing with mental health, even had a situation where mental health diagnosis was being criticized and made fun of by a professor and students where i had to ask them to stop during a case analysis. Professor apologized. They did not help me with employment after receiving my Masters.

I am waiting for call back on conflict of interest review and consultation with lawyer (hard to find one since many firms have a relationship with this school)

Answer: Unfortunately you can't just decide you have a mental health issue and seek protections for it if you were never diagnosed and they school never knew about it


Title: Parents took my car away and not sure the legality of if

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Your parents own the car, not you.

So yes, it could technically be theft.


Title: Attempting to find my *(40m) fathers name. It was omitted on Birth Certificate, but he paid child support.

Question:
Open to suggestions, but I thought that since he paid child support I should be able to get it that way. I am not sure who to contact or if this would even work. Also asking to see if there is a better know way to finding such things.

Any thoughts about this? Open to ideas. Let me know if you have any questions.
Edit: I am 40m. Just wanted to add this let you know I am well above 18 and add context in terms of time.

Edit: This was in California, I currently live in another state.

Answer: If he paid court-ordered child support, the court would know. You'd probably need to contact the [clerk's office in whatever county](http://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm) for a copy of the case file.