Title: [Washington] my bf and i were rear-ended, sought treatment, but now he owes money to the doctor

Question:
Late November 2013, my bf (driver and owner of car) and I (passenger) were rear-ended at a stop light. We were naive to not call the cops, but we collected his information.

We were on the way to the airport to go on vacation for two weeks. From the time of the accident, we went to the chiropractor twice. At those appts, we told the chiro about the accident. I am an established patient and my bf was not but decided to go to the chiro with me. The chiro suggested that we not accept the (guy who hit us) insurance company's first offer and to seek treatment and have the insurance company pay for our treatment. Our chiro also suggested we use the lawyer they usually use for motor vehicle claims.

We began our motor vehicle injury treatment late january 2014.

Year and a half later (I didn't know it would take this long!), the lawyer calls us to inform us of our case. She says that my bills are covered. She says that my boyfriend's bills are not covered, that he actually owes 1k to the chiropractor.

The lawyer says its because the insurance adjuster believes his job (welder) was already hard on his body and so his hurt and pain was actually from his job. And so the insurance is paying less for his medical care.

We haven't signed any settlement papers yet. However, our lawyer has sent our r&d and a copy of the Insurance's settlement letter.

How is this possible? How do we proceed now? Any help and advice is greatly appreciated!

Answer:
 >How is this possible?

Because you went to a chiro instead of a real doctor, so you didn't get an actual diagnosis at the time of the incident.  And a chiro's only interest is to keep people coming back for adjustments week after week, while offering no long-term solution, and only billing to keep his overhead in his office paid.

>How do we proceed now?

Either accept the settlement and pay out of pocket for the chiro and use this as a learning experience to see an actual medical professional if this happens again in the future.

Or accept the settlement and try to negotiate the chiro bill down.

Or don't accept the settlement and try to move the case forward, which probably won't net you too much more anyway.

Also, if either of you are still seeing the chiro for "pain from this accident," stop now because the bill will only get higher.


Title: Can I get a speeding ticket dismissed if the police officer wrote the wrong make of my car on the ticket? NYC.

Question: I got pulled over on the highway in staten island, NY by a highway patrol officer and he gave me two tickets, one for speeding and one for unsafely changing lanes (second ticket is bullshit). When I got home I noticed that the ticket says I was driving a white 2016 HYUNDAI, that is not true, I was driving a white 2016 KIA. I have never owned a 2016 HYUNDAI and I have never driven one either. The officer made this same mistake on both tickets, is this enough to get the tickets dismissed if I fight them in court?

Answer: No. Answer #2: Judges hate this guy!


Title: HELP! Landlord signed a lease for my apartment and then rented it to another. They won't give my apartment or a refund.

Question:
I've been seriously ill the past five years since my soph year in college so i've been living with my parents. This past year I was put on medication and felt strong enough to get my own place. I signed a lease for an apartment in a very nice area in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The building was old and most apartments were gross but mine had been completely renovated with new appliances, fixtures, cabinets, etc. I negotiated a lower rent, about $100 less by paying 6 months in advance. I have a copy of my lease, receipt of payment and until two days ago had no idea the was a problem.

The new manager called to say that he had record of me wanting to switch apartments. I told him he was mistaken, that I never expressed interest in doing so and it didn't matter because I already had a signed lease. After a few more phone calls of him trying to sell me another apartment, he told me that they had actually rented my apartment out to another. I went to his office that evening and demanded to see the other person's lease. It was dated 2 months ago and the front page where it specified which apartment had the old number crossed out and the new number written in, which he could have done 2 minutes before I got there. As far as I'm concerned I have the only legitimate lease for my apartment.

That being said I told them I wouldn't fight for the apartment, that if they just refunded me my money, i'd walk away. He told me he didn't have the authority to write me a check but to come in the next day and some one would give me a refund. I came in the next day and was given the same bit of trying to sell me a different apartment. I asked why somone else was given priority for the apartment I had paid 6 month rent for and he said she'd already moved in. I told him he was a liar. I had just checked in my apartment before going to talk to him, it still had my stuff and no one else's in it. He told me he wasn't authorized to give me a refund, that I would have to go downtown. I told him I wasn't going to do that. I didn't want to go downtown just to again have some one tell me they weren't authorized or have them tell me they had no idea what i was talking about. I told him I had keys and stuff in my apartment and I was going to move my stuff in and take possession of the apartment until he delivered a refund.

Apparently he didn't know I had keys and demanded I turn them over to which I said no. He told me if I put the keys on the desk he would wire me a refund into my account. I believed him and while we were waiting for the money to go into my account, a maintenance worked knocked on the door to get verbal confirmation to change the locks on my apartment. I was in disbelief, he had no intention of giving me my money back AND he was trying to lock me out of my apartment. I ran back and stopped them form changing the locks and my brother helped me move more stuff into my apartment.

My dad called the cops, The police sided with me completely, they saw I had a valid lease, keys, a receipt and access for the past week or so. The guy from the management company told them if I gave the police the key to hold onto he would wire me a refund. I gave the police the key and again he failed to keep his word. I'm suppose to meet with another guy monday, and he's suppose to give me a refund, but I doubt it since i talked to him on the phone and he told me why I should get out of the apartment and just trust that they will reimburse me. He told me that if he gave me the refund before I moved out completely I could really fuck him.

Now I've moved into the apartment completely without any real furniture for fear that they will change the locks or put some one else in here while I'm away. I don't know what to do. They keep telling me to get out but won't give me a refund. I've talked to a bunch of my neighbors and they ALL want to move. They feel just as swindled and mistreated. From false advertising to bate and switch this company has been lying and stealing from people. I don't feel safe in my apartment but I don't want to leave it for fear that I will lose my place of residence and all my money. Even if i sued them and won a judgement it could take years to get my money back, and I need it to live on NOW. I have to imagine what they are doing to me is illegal, like deceptive business practices or theft? I'm also worried about them taking retribution since they have my bank account/social security info. I really need help.

TL&DR- Im being hounded by my landlord to get out of my apartment without giving me a refund for my 6-month pre-paid rent. I have a valid lease but I'm afraid to leave my apartment in case they take my stuff out and move some one else in.

UPDATE - I'm having to leave, my dad just called and told me he put my mom in an ambulance. She was slurring her speech and acting odd, I'm really hoping it's just exhaustion b/c she stayed up all night trying to get things ready for her students, but i'm not gana take that chance. I made a video of everything in the apartment, and dated by googling today's date on camera. I'm taking everything irreplaceable with me,  and hopefully i'll be back soon when i hear that my mom is fine.

UPDATE 9/4-  I met with the property manager today. I'd been in the hospital with my mom, who had a stroke, earlier this week which they knew but kept texting and calling after I asked them to leave me alone. They said in text/voicemail that they were willing to transfer my refund back into my account and the police would be there as an intermediary to take possession of the keys. The police and I had to wait for the manager to get back from home depot and lunch and then I was told again that I had to relinquish control of the apartment entirely and get my stuff out, have them do a walk through and then they'd give me a refund prorated for the days I was occupying it. Also this conversation took place at 1:45 and I was told their bank stopped doing transfers at 2 and after that they couldn't transfer anything until tuesday. Again I told them that I wasn't giving them control of the apartment until I had my money in hand or in my account. They said this is a standard business practice of which they wouldn't make exception or else I could keep occupying the unit and they'd have to go through the eviction process. This particular officer seemed to agree with them and told me if that's how they choose to do business then he understand where they're coming from.

The manager told the police that they've wanted to remedy this from the beginning but that I've been the one being difficult and that it's **godholdingagun's** way or no way, like I was being a spoiled child trying to get my way instead of trying to protect myself. I feel like i'm going nuts when they talk like I'm the one who did something wrong, like i'm trying to steal an apartment from them.

So their solution was that we try again early on tuesday. But the problem still stands that I don't want to give up control of the apartment and just trust that they will deliver on their end. Everything they've done so far has been deceitful and underhanded so I wouldn't be surprise if they tried to keep the money afterwards. The police officer asked me "Why would they risk everything by paying me a bad check", but honestly why would they risk anything by illegally evicting me or renting my apartment to another person, both of which I would think have stiffer penalties then a bad check. I am trying to contact lawyers now. My sister graduated from John Marshal Law school, she's in the army now as a judge advocate and can't practice law in Illinois but is getting me in contact with some program they have there. I keep finding more neighbors who have similar problems as I do and they're all wondering what they can do. I have have recordings of them saying this, texts and voicemail telling me they'd give me a refund. I now have a police report of the two days they told the police they'd give me a refund if X and when I did X they didn't give me a refund. I don't understand how this wouldn't be considered deceptive business practices. I'm not too worried about them trying to evict me at this point, although the manager did say on the phone that they were going to allow me to live there the six months I paid for but after that I would be evicted but when I pressed him on it he acted like he never even said that so..¯\_(ツ)_/¯  And when i made mention of telling people about how terrible their business is, he said they'd sue me for slander. I told him it's only slander if it isn't true, and I have evidence for anything I'd say. But I would at this point rather have my money back and I feel like they keep using that as bait to try and get me out of the apartment but I also feel like after as many times as they've promised to refund me and haven't delivered that they owe me a refund and certainly not a prorated one for all the time they've drawn this out. At least I hope a judge/lawyer see it that way.

Answer: BTW if anyone would like an adorable [cate](http://imgur.com/gallery/MJXoqJR/new) and lives anywhere near Chicago, there is one that has been seemingly abandoned (several people have told me it's owners left her/him) I'm usually not a cat person but have been giving him/her a lot of attention and have become fond of him/her. Very mellow/friendly cat. It probably has fleas since it's been outside, but I'll cover initial vet fee's if some one wants her/him.


Title: Does this Admin Code Violate this State Code[UT]

Question:
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer: Oh, you posted a third time? You've found the trick. If you post on reddit three times about not wanting to pony up for a school parking pass, the law changes and you don't have to get one. Well done, you special snowflake you!


Title: (Louisiana) Im breaking up with bf who I have a child with

Question: We lived together for a few years but never married. We have a baby together and im so lost and not sure where to go from here.

Answer: What is your question? Answer #2: File for custody. With an attorney is the preferred way.


Title: Legality of giving an employee a surprise reprimanding on Undercover Boss?

Question:
It’s my understanding that employees opt in to participating in Undercover Boss under the belief that it’s a reality show for hiring a new employee (the CEO/President). However, at the end of the episode, the actual CEO/President of the company reveals themself and gives them gifts or reprimands them.

I assume they have already signed participation/release waivers believing that the show is a reality show, but... it’s not actually a reality show.

What’s the legality of a CEO/President giving a *surprise* reprimanding to an employee on Undercover Boss?

Answer: Location matters. IIRC someone died in Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base.Answer #2: I remember an episode where the boss outed herself and fired the person because they admitted smoking pot on the job.  Or something like that.  Answer #3: Why would there be any legal issues? If they’ve consented to being filmed at work and the boss isn’t breaking any employment laws I don’t know what the legal issue would be?


Title: I have received a harassing phone call from a person that I was involved in a minor car accident with. What is the best action to take?

Question:
Location: United States

The other party originally called trying to convince me to not file it with insurance. I submitted the claim to their insurance company because there is significant damage to my vehicle. They called today accusing me of making a false statement. They found my place of employment and stated they would come there to see me and my vehicle. I have repeatedly stated that we should let the insurance take care of this and have remained calm and professional in my exchanges. The phone call finished with them stating that “this is not over”.

Answer:
 That's not harassing or threatening.  Just ignore them.

If they actually start threatening or harassing you, you can call the police.


Title: Dear Lawyers, what do you think Giuliani is actually trying to do?

Question:
He does all this whacky stuff on the news and I can only assume he's just running interference.

Normally you wouldn't want someone who is covering for you to stick his foot in his mouth so much.  Giuliani does this with such regularity I am forced to accept he does it on purpose.

Is this part of some legal strategy that will eventually make sense?

Answer:
 Make money and keep himself relevant so he can get a job at Fox News in a couple yearsAnswer #2: >He does all this whacky stuff on the news and I can only assume he's just running interference.

You could also assume he is just incompetent. I assume that quite a few lawyers were not willing to represent Trump in a way that he would like.

>Normally you wouldn't want someone who is covering for you to stick his foot in his mouth so much.

Well a normal person would not want that.Answer #3: I think he's running a non traditional legal defense. His job isn't so much to keep prosecutors from indicting Trump as it is to keep Congress from impeaching impeaching him.

My guess is he's balancing two things: he wants to slowly intriduce the facts of what Trump has done in a bit by bit manner, so that each small fact can be minimized, and treated as no big deal. This avoid a big swing in public opinion which would force Congress to act on impeachment.

The second factor he's balancing is what Trump demands of him which is oçcasional bombastic defense.

I'm no expert but he has talked about how his job is basically a PR gig because it's about avoiding impeachment.Answer #4: I think he's slowing down a little with age, he's kinda lost the plot.


Title: [Ohio, USA] Parents dealing with neighbor's extremely loud out-of-home business. Zoning/Noise complaint help.

Question:
Hi! Thanks so much for reading this post. I'm a little at a loss for what to do or how to help and I'm not really sure where to look so even if you let me know what I can google, that would be so helpful. I'm going to do my best to keep emotion out of this and just give you the facts, but please forgive me if I slip a little.

My parents live in NE Ohio and have for the past 9 or so years (I moved away 2 years ago and live in MA). They have owned the same property for all of that time and as of around 3 or so years ago own a property two houses down that they rent out. So, when coming up the street, it goes Rental House -- Neighbor's House -- Parent's house. It's rural-ish. Every house on the street sits on a good acre + of land, but one could easily carry a conversation across yards.

My parents used to be friendly with the neighbor next door who recently started some businesses out of their barn. I know one is a painting company (like dying coffee mugs and stuff), the other I'm not 100% sure of. From early morning until late evening, he runs loud machinery that I can hear through the phone when talking to my mom in her kitchen. They call it a sandblaster, not sure if that's what it is. There's also some sort of fumes coming off the barn. Not sure what those are either.

My parents tried to talk to him about starting later in the day, but he swore at them and told them to "get the f- off his property" so they did and haven't contacted him since. Instead, they went to the zoning commission for their town and the guy there said the business was likely illegal and they would send a C&D. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened because it appears that, before houses were built, the street used to be commercial so they're actually on commercial property. They're going to investigate if this goes beyond commercial into industrial, but it's not looking super great.

So, here are some of my questions:

First, I used to work for another city government in Ohio and they had zoning commission meetings. Every town is different, but could my parents petition to have the zoning changed? How would that work (if it would at all)? Is there anything that can be done about the fumes coming out of the garage? We have no idea if they're toxic, but they smell really bad.

Again, trying to keep emotions to a minimum, but my mother has lost a lot of weight and my dad is experiencing symptoms of stress, and my usually very calm dogs have also been stressed and losing their fur. One bit my mom the other day and she needed to go to the ER. The vet confirmed it was from the stress of the noise. They also lost a potential renter because of the noise and may lose another. Is there anything there that could help their case as far as noise complaints go? Would a noise complaint be the way to go with this or are they shit out of luck?

Third, since my parents expressed displeasure at the noise, the neighbor has become erratic and violent (not towards them, but slamming things around etc). My mom called it a "blind rage". I've told them that if they're worried he'll damage their property to get home security cameras and, if he comes over, record him since Ohio is a 1 party consent state. I just want to be sure my advice is correct.

I'm so sorry for being wordy, I'm just trying to paint as big a picture as I can. Obviously, I'm not there, so I might not know something or forgot something. I'm just trying to help them as much as they can be helped. If they're totally out of luck, that's fine (well, not super fine, but they're looking at moving, so it's not the worst). I just want to know if there's another path we can explore before they throw the towel in.

Answer:
 The fastest thing that they could do is to speak to an attorney about the possibility of suing for a nuisance. Zoning aside, significant smells and noise that happened *after* they bought their house might be actionable. They may need to sue for an injunction, but that may result in the smells stopping.Answer #2: Are there any noise ordinances? Has anyone from the city come out to make sure the smells aren’t toxic? Maybe someone from environmental services?

One would home based on either of those issues they could do a nuisance abatement. Answer #3: > Unfortunately, that hasn't happened because it appears that, before houses were built, the street used to be commercial so they're actually on commercial property.

There's a difference between commercial and industrial/manufacturing. Commercial zoning is for things like storefronts and restaurants.

I'd make an appointment with your elected representative, city council/mayor if within city limits, county commissioner if not. Explain the situation and ask for escalation. Answer #4: Not a legal point, but I wonder if the fumes are affecting the neighbor’s personality. You indicate they were friendly before and hostile now. Answer #5: >  the street used to be commercial so they're actually on commercial property.

Commercial properties and business also have noise limits.   Answer #6: Of note: petitioning for a change in the zoning code likely won't help your parents, as Ohio state law allows continuation of nonconforming uses so long as the use was lawful at the time the zoning code changed \(Ohio Title 7, Chapter 713.15\). It looks like municipalities can include a termination provision, but almost all courts have found that termination of nonconforming uses requires an amortization period. Your bet bet is probably a 3767.13\(A\) nuisance complaint. I agree that talking to a lawyer is your best bet.


Title: RIDICULOUS Town Ordinance...

Question:
Hello everyone,

So just for some background I go to college at a small school in Rhode Island. It is not a big school and the partying is very minimal which is not a problem with me. The prices for on-campus housing are so expensive (12k for minimum meal plan) so when most kids are juniors they move off campus. It is the smart decision financially and people also like to do it so they can throw house parties...

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So recently I was looking for a house in the area and when figuring out where I wanted to live, I was informed of an ordinance in the town of the college that fines tenants for noise complaints. A lot of people buying houses now are concerned about the expensive fees they will pay if they have a few people over. The house I am living in is a town over so It does not affect me. Obviously fines for noise complaints are necessary as everyone needs their quiet time but I thought this ordinance was a little targeted and excessive.

It is for "Unruly Gatherings" of more than 5 people. What constitutes an "Unruly Gathering" is noise, illegal parking, visible alcohol, more than 5 people on a property etc.

When the police department arrives at said gathering. They will first leave a notice of the town ordinance and if it is violated again within the time period than penalties will ensue

The time periods are September 1st to May 1st, so the school year.....

Than it says that the penalty for violating the ordinance for the second time is $500 to each **RESPONSIBLE PERSON**

A responsible person consists of the person who owns the property, all tenants who currently reside at the property or **persons residing on or otherwise in control of property where such gathering took place**

This means that you can be fined for each person at the gathering I believe which is outstanding, also

IN ADDITION THE DEAN OF STUDENTS AT \_\_\_\_\_\_ UNIVERSITY WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY STUDENTS WHO WERE AT SUCH GATHERING

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Link of the actual ordinance [https://library.municode.com/ri/bristol/ordinances/code\_of\_ordinances?nodeId=906046](https://library.municode.com/ri/bristol/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=906046)

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I understand clearly the town does not want to have parties but this seemed a little out of control to me and even a few professors. The town next over has a fine of 100$ to the tenant(s) for a noise complaint. This is reasonable and is pretty standard with noise complaints. In the town mentioned above, a gathering of 20 people could cost thousands of dollars.

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My legal studies professor agreed that it seemed a little excessive. I asked her how we could change it and she was vague and did not want to get involved but it seemed like it could be done.

What I want to know is if there is any way to reverse or just change a town ordinance? It seems super targeted to students and the fines are not reasonable at all. I know it would involve the town and a vote probably but was just wondering what could be done? Even just a change in price would be a victory I just don't think that this is right at all. If anyone knows of any similar situations information would be appreciated.

TL;DR: Town I go to college in fines people $500 a person at your house if the police show up, how can this be changed.

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Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 Clearly this is an issue the town has had in the past and they were forced to put on this ordinance to try to combat it.

The large fine is there as a deterrence and you state the police even provide a first warning.

To fight this, you are going to need to spend a lot of time and money trying to get the community to vote to repeal that ordinance which I think will be a huge uphill battle.

I guess if you want to party, try doing it somewhere other than a quiet residential area?Answer #2: > edit: Who would want to move to a town with this ordinance in place? I for sure know it would be something to think about before living somewhere.

Old boring people like me who would prefer to live in towns that take noise complaints seriously. It is indeed something to think about.Answer #3: You're reading it wrong. The fine is $500 to each responsible person (owner/lessor) not $500 per unruly guest.


Title: Can I sue casinos if I am trespassed from their establishment but each casino sends me promotional email every week if not every day? It's antagonizing and like torture to always receive offers and event invites to Visit the casinos. I have even gone back after being banned and charged trespass.

Answer:
 No.

Just block their email.

If you don't know how to do this ask your psychiatrist

If you don't have a psychiatrist please seek one out ASAPAnswer #2: No.

You should seek counseling for w/e issues are causing getting invited to be so emotionally difficult for you.

To be clear, why are you being banned from these casinos?


Title: Got pulled over; cop told (and showed) me that there were a number of (fairly significant) things on my driving record that completely and entirely never happened (details inside).

Question:
So here's the story:

I'm a 3rd year law student in Louisiana and have lived there for the past 6.5 years (4 of undergrad, 2.5 of law school). I am home (in kentucky) visiting for winter break, and got pulled over.

The cop asked for my license, which I provided. He runs the license and comes back talking about how it appears to be suspended. I basically told him that that was impossible, and he said he'd look further into it. After doing so, he comes back and informs me that, at some point, I had gotten convicted (his word, not mine) of "driving the wrong way on a divided highway". Accompanying this, apparently, was notation indicating that I didn't have insurance at the time--and according to the cop, my license had been suspended and my plates had been cancelled. He explained that this was no longer the case; my plates are apparently fine now. I was concerned and confused, so I asked if he'd let me take a look at the screen he was looking at: everything he said was there, including record of me paying an $850 fine in relation to all this stuff.

Here's the thing: *None of this ever happened*. The wrong way ticket was in a locale about an hour from where I live in Louisiana and, given the date, I would've been in school when it supposedly happened. I've never had a lapse in my insurance. My license has never been suspended. My plates have never been cancelled. And I've *definitely* never paid an $800+ fine.

It gets a little stranger: I submitted--and had approved--my character and fitness bar application *after* all of this apparently happened, and didn't include a single mention of any of it. I can't imagine it'd have been approved--or at least that no questions would have been asked--if I had blatantly left off this many significant things.

I honestly have *no* idea what to do, and any advice would be *greatly* appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 All I have is guesses because the only way to know for sure is to pull that citation or court minutes. My *guess* is that a clerk fat fingered someone else's DL number and yours was the error. It could also be on the cop for having bad handwriting or transposing a number.

It may be too late to pull the citation itself but try to get the court documents for the case. Hopefully it will show the defendant as another person but with your DL number attached


Title: I got a ticket for texting at a stop light

Question: I’m a Minnesotan. Past August they implemented a law where it is illegal to have a device in your hand while driving. After work I was letting my boyfriend now I would be home soon as it was later at night. A cop pulled me over and gave me a ticket. I went to a hearing officer and he said the prosecutor would not remove it from my record, and that I can either pay $88 (-$40 from the original) or go to court. I decided to go to court due to me not wanting it on my record and insurance rates. I don’t know how I should defend myself. Should I seek an attorney? Any advice as to how I should go about this? If I don’t need an attorney how should I present myself?

Answer: I don’t understand how you would defend yourself either.  Sounds like you are admittedly guilty of the law.


Title: Mother getting harassed by company claiming she owes them $100 for an item they sent in the mail

Question:
My mother is in her 60s and is not tech savvy. She clicked on an advertisement for cosmetics, it asked her to enter her full name and home address and she did.

The company then, unprompted, sent her a tube of mascara in the mail with an invoice attached. I can't remember the exact amount but it was around $80. The letter was sent from Denmark. We live in Canada. It said if we didn't pay they would send it to Collections. She never asked them to send anything and was very upset about being threatened.

 I told her not to pay and that this was obviously a scam of some sort. At my suggestion she talked to the RCMP but the lady at the desk said there was nothing they could do about it. I looked online and this company has scammed other people. One person claimed that she paid up and then she was informed that "it was actually a monthly subscription" and got even more letters and more overpriced mascara in the mail that she didn't want.

While I was house-sitting for her over Christmas they sent another letter. This one had the invoice for $80 plus a $10 "late fee". I wrote "return to sender" on the envelope and sent it back to them. Last week they sent a third letter, now asking for another late fee for a total of $100.

I would like advice on how to proceed. Do we keep ignoring them? This is harassment in my opinion. Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 If the company is in Denmark I struggle to see how they will ever recover the money even if they are legally owed it - which I seriously doubt they are.

In [English law](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2334/regulation/24/made) , which I hesitate to say will be exactly the same as the Canadian law but I suspect may be similar, so called inertia selling is dealt with quite quickly. If you are sent unsolicited goods with no reasonable belief in there being a genuine transaction and no agreement made to either buy them or return them, then you are entitled to treat the goods as an unconditional gift, and the senders' rights are extinguished.

So I suppose my only question would be is there no possibility that she agreed to any T&C's in giving over her details? If not then she's probably in the clear.


Title: My uncle stole 100000 dollars from me.

Question:
When I was twelve my mom died and had a one hundred thousand dollar life insurance policy. My dad and her had gotten divorced the year before so he did not receive the money my uncle did. He was next in line on the paperwork. But my mother asked him to give me to money and I am now twenty one and haven't seen a dime. Is there anything legal I can do since it was never written down that he was supposed to give me the money?
Edit: in alabama.

Answer: Why don't you stop saying he stole? If he was on the paperwork as the beneficiary he doesn't owe you a goddamn thing. If your mother asked him to give it to you and he betrayed her wishes than she made a mistake in trusting him. That doesn't give you any legal argument against him.Answer #2: IANAL but absent a contract or a will that designates you as the beneficiary, it's unlikely.


Title: Needing some good sound advice...Should I get a lawyer involved in Louisiana.

Question:
I work for a hotel in central Louisiana. I moved here from new orleans about 3 months ago with my finance and my 5 year old daughter. The husband of one of my friends was set to become the GM of the property he was working for and needed a front desk person. He offered me a job knowing that i have a lot of experience in the field and a lot of really good credentials to back it up. When I began working there he offered me the front desk manager position knowing i had other management job offers.  He told me that there were a few things he needed to do before I could fully take on the position. We had an audit coming up and his best friend was working the front desk also and he told me "he had to take him down a few notches". So this went on for about a month.

We found out that my fiance and his wife were sleeping together and had been for a bout 3 weeks. This is where everything gets really ugly. In the chaos of everything I asked my boss to please keep it professional at work because I needed to be able to come to work and get my work done and that I was trying to separate myself from the whole situation. He agreed but has done nothing but make my life hell. He has threatened to come to my home where my child lives. He has said all kinds of things about me that isn't true. Everyone that works there knows all of my business bc he has done nothing but talk about it all every day. I finally just had to get out right rude with him for him to stop talking about it to me. He has put me in a bad position at work telling everyone my personal business. I am bisexual and that is something I don't announce to people and he has told everyone all of my personal information regarding that. This has gone on for good month.

Meanwhile I have begun doing the job of the front desk manager but I'm not being paid a mangers salary. My boss has dropped the ball on everything bc "he is going through so much". A coworker of mine and I had enough and we went to him about everything and he wouldn't respond to it. We talked to him...we emailed him. We texted him....nothing. So we got together and called the owner to try and get this resolved and we were supposed to have a meeting and never did. This was two weeks ago.

We then we sent out another email with a list of work related things that were being neglected.....serious things like billing and things of that nature. The owner went straight to my boss and we haven't heard anything from him. So now this week because of the email my boss and his best friend that also works the front desk has done everything they can to make my job more miserable. I can't even ask a work related question. I get no response. I had a customer standing at the front desk yelling at me yesterday and neither of them would help or respond. They go in his office and whisper randomly thru out the day.

I have waited on this promotion for 3 months. I am also working 2 full-time jobs to supplement the cut in pay. He finally gave me the front desk manager shifts a week ago but now he is telling me that I will never have a weekend off. And today i got a call saying that I have filed a harassment complaint against a maintenance man that I never filed. I have turned down 3 management positions for this job. I live in a small town and who knows when another one will come up. There is no HR...I'm sure there is on a corporate level maybe but I am considering find a lawyer to help me with this. I feel like If i quit they win and other than all this I love what I do and I have never had to quit a job over something like this nor have I ever been fired. I am trying to figure out if i should call HR or get lawyer involved.
Please help!

Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: My legal advice is that I don't see any laws being broken here. My life advice is you cannot work there anymore and need to find a new job.


Title: Removing Mugshots from internet

Question:
I'm a college student and was arrested for having a fake id. It happened in florida so I was charged with a felony just for having it on me even though I wasn't using it. Anyways, It got moved to misdemeanor court and I got misdemeanor deferred prosecution. It ends officially around mid July (4 month probation period). But when I Google my name there are mugshot pictures of me up on the internet. They say you need to pay about $150 to get it removed... is there any way to get it down without having to do this?

Also what are the best places to look up your own criminal record?

Answer:
 Mugshots- Public Record

You can pay to remove them.

Or, good for street cred.


Title: Using PTO before quitting

Question:
So I am currently looking for a new job and am hoping to put in my notice at my current job by the end of this week.

However, I still have four days of accrued PTO that the employee handbooks states “will not be paid out upon separation of employment”. This is in New York City.

Is there any loophole where I can still cash this out? Can I use it after I put in my notice? I was planning on using it for a vacation in July but I was recently demoted without warning or cause and I can no longer work for this company. (I think they found a loophole to make their action legal on paper but it is not an environment I want to work in.)

In order to keep my PTO as extra income, would it be possible to put in my two weeks notice, work one week, start the new job and call out/use PTO for four of the last five days and then work my last shift?

I’m just not sure the best way to go about this and want to be sure that I don’t just lose that time I accrued but I also don’t want to work here any longer than necessary.

Answer:
 Take it now.  Once you give notice, it's standard practice to forbid taking days off; it'd have to be an extremely amicable relationship to agree to your plan, and it doesn't sound that's the situation.

BTW, even in NYC they don't need a loophole to demote you without warning or cause.  All they have to do is give you 7 days' notice that your pay rate is changing.


Title: (Texas) Baited Into A Speeding Ticket

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Traffic and Parking

Answer:
 Sounds like you're lucky you didn't get another ticket for camping out in the left lane. Answer #2: Either pay the ticket, or hire a lawyer specializing in traffic violations to represent you in court.

Either way, provide the updated insurance information to the courthouse to avoid further fines.

The whole entrapment angle will not work.

Look at the bright side - at least you had double date that was worth driving two hours back and forth.


Title: Hello I was looking for some advice and I would like your most honest polite answers plz. (If your going to be rude please don’t comment.) anyways I wanted to create some naruto shirts as a hobby but also fuel my hobby by making some money selling them in the process. I wanted to know what the...

Question:
Easiest way to do so would be without having to pay a fortune in rights. I always see people 3D printing and painting figures as well as creating pictures that could be sold to people who would like to use them. I also see a lot of logos and emblems that are on products via Etsy that are also being sold. I strongly don’t believe that most of those average working people can afford to pay a fortune in rights just to create a 5$ bracelet. So how do they do it and how can I create my t shirts without getting into legal trouble? Thank you!
Topic:
Business Law

Answer:
 You can't. You don't own anything related to Naruto. Anything you make, never mind selling it, will be an infringement on their trademark. If they find out, they can sue you and it will hurt.

If you don't want to pay for licensing, don't do it.Answer #2: You can't do it legally without getting their permission. That's all there is to it. No one selling trademarked shit on Etsy is doing it legally, they just haven't been caught yet. When they are, their site will be taken down and they could be sued. Make your own shirts, with your own designs.


Title: Apartment complex charging insane amount of cleaning fees.

Question: I moved out of my apartment complex in July. I just got my final bill for my apartment. I got charged a ton of cleaning fees even thought the apartment was clean. I have asked for pictures to see what they cleaned, and I took pictures when I left. It’s been three months can they still charge me for cleaning fees. I’m in TN.

Answer: Tell them to sue you. If they actually do, bring your photos that show the condition you left the apartment in.


Title: Hypothetical question: if someone will enter the office with fake weapons, take hostage and demand meeing with the boss, surrendering afterwards, what would be the sentence in various countries?

Question: And is there a legal something that could prevent that person to be employed by said boss later?

Answer:
 There's usually no set "If you do this, you get this sentence" thing in most countries.  There may be guidelines, but it's usually up to a judge to decide the sentence within those guidelines.

In the US, he might be charged with crimes like kidnapping, assault, false imprisonment, and making terroristic threats, depending on exactly what he does and which state he does it in.  If convicted, he could expect to be sentenced to several decades in prison.

Also in the US, committing multiple felonies at your workplace would be more than enough reason for him to be fired and banned from being hired again.  Generally, you don't even need a reason to fire someone, and people who are fired are generally not able to be re-hired.


Title: [CA] Friend broke up with his girlfriend and now her parents want to press charges for rape unless my friend's parents take her in for a month.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Report the extortion if you wish. Your friend committed statutory rape, even if she had been 17, and could be punished for it.Answer #2: Technically they can't press charges. They can report the crime. Police will investigate and if there's a chargeable offense, they may bring it to the DA and your friend may get charged. He did break the law however so if it goes all the way up the chain and they decide to prosecute he could be in some trouble.


Title: (Texas) My paychecks keep bouncing!

Question:
I am from Austin and I work for a local small business. I am their General Manager and get paid 32k per year prior to taxes. My employer has bounced multiple checks off me in a row now and is giving me the run around on getting the money to me.

-I have read multiple things online about how it's against the law, but nothing on how much I am entitled to as far as "damages" are concerned.

-If he is 17 (and counting) days late from my initial check returning NSF is their a defined per diem amount I am owed?

-Weird question here... Would it be possible to sue for rights of ownership to the business? I am essentially doing ALL day to day operations within the business. At this point he just comes in in the morning, picks up the money and leaves. I love the job and the business itself, but I feel as though I could be potentially entitled to take over if the owner is embezzling, or misappropriating funds.

-Am I protected from any retaliation by my employer if I turn him into the Texas Workforce Commission or by suing him? It's really not a personal issue, just about getting the money that's owed (roughly $3100) at this point but I feel as though he would retaliate.

I appreciate you giving any advice! Happy Mother's Day!

Answer:
 >how much I am entitled to as far as "damages" are concerned.

You are entitles to whatever you are actually out. So the full value of your cheque and probably any NSF fees that were charged on the bounced cheque.

>Would it be possible to sue for rights of ownership to the business?

No

Answer #2: So you're not getting paid and want to keep the job? Is that right?

Cause it sounds like that business might not be around for much longer if they're having serious payroll issues. Are any of the other employees not getting paid?


Title: My town is telling me it's a "town ordinance" to use their trash service. WV, small town of 2300.

Question:
I live in a condo (10 units, 2 buildings, owned, no HOA). There used to be a dumpster here everyone used. It got to where it was overflowing, (other people would drive up here and use it also) and not being picked up, while the city was saying it was being picked up. Turns out I was the only one paying for the service.

So after fighting, they removed the dumpster, and I got trash cans to put by the front door. I was told Friday was trash day. From July 1st after the dumpster was moved until Sept 30th, I had to pm them through FB and sent pics 7 times that the trash has not been picked up. A couple of times it went for 2.5 weeks and I had it in my house because the 2 cans were full.

I'd had enough. I found another company and they are picking up on time every week. Today I got a FB message from the town saying it's a "town ordinance" that I use their garbage service.

One, they weren't "servicing my garbage"

Two, how can they make me pay for a service of theirs they were not providing (forced taxation?)

I don't know how to respond.  This is a tiny town of 2300 people. And I really think the reason is I called out the one girl in the office for flat out lying and telling me it had been picked up when I knew it hadn't. She actually drove up here and took picks of my empty cans after she got someone to pick it up(after I had begged for 2 weeks for them to pick it up) and said "here, this is proof it was done"

What can they do? I own this place outright. No Mortgage. They're also asking for the name of the company. I have a feeling they're going to try to run this company out of the area.

Edit: So what "can" they do if I refuse to use their service? What can they do to my home? What if I take it to the dump myself? (not in town). Can they still make me pay for service?

Answer:
 > Today I got a FB message saying it's a "town ordinance" that I use their garbage service.

Facebook messages don't constitute valid service of process, and likely aren't adequate for fines. You have no real idea if the person who sent it has any more knowledge of the situation than you do.

Your town's ordinances should be available from the town hall, and may be available online. You can read them for yourself and see what they say about garbage service. It's certainly _possible_ that they mandate a specific provider, but it's more likely that they mandate that trash be removed, and provide for a city service that does so.

> I don't know how to respond.

The block button comes to mind.


Title: My friend was doing UBER and got arrested for DUI (except he wasn't!) Need your help!

Question:
Copied and pasted from r/vegas where I was recommended to ask here for advice.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

My friend got pulled over at about 1AM this past Sunday by Fremont and Las Vegas Blvd while doing UBER. The reason he was pulled over was because he failed to put his new registration sticker on his license plate. He did renew his registration and had the sticker inside the car. He showed the police officer the sticker and apologized for forgetting to put the sticker on the license plate. For whatever reason the police officer asked him to get out of the car and did a series of tests to determine whether my friend was driving under the influence. My friend was wearing shorts and it was a bit cold so he trembled while doing the 'walk and turn' test. The cop then made him do a breathalyzer test which came back negative. The cop was not convinced and arrested my friend under the suspicion that he was on drugs. While in jail they drew out his blood to determine whether he had drugs in his body or not. He was in jail for 24 hours before being bailed out by his dad and wife. He has a court date of June 6. He is not worried about the drug test because he does not do drugs, but he is infuriated that this whole ordeal has cost his wife a day's worth of income and over $300 to get the car out of the impound lot.

Should he get a lawyer? He does not make that much money to begin with and would like to get his money back for at least the cost of the impound and his wife's lost wages.

Any advice is welcome, thanks.

Other facts: It was LVMPD who arrested him if it matters.

Answer:
 Your friend has zero chance of getting compensation for his time and trouble.   Qualified immunity completely covers the police officer and police department doing their job.

I can see how he's upset, but he appeared to be DUI to the point where a police officer investigated and arrested him for it, and that sometimes happens to sober people who happen to be shivering on the side of the road.Answer #2: This is a perfect example of why you should never consent to roadside sobriety tests.


Title: My company wants me to give my retro back!

Question:
A few months ago I received a raise from my company, a $2.00 raise to be exact. Then a week ago they called me into the office and basically told me that they made a mistake and that they are taking the raise back. From there they started to give me options on how I can pay them back, I told them that I would need time to think it over. So is it legal for them to do this? Location (NJ)

Note: I posted this for my friend, Ben8294, who has never used reddit up until a few minutes ago. So now that he has an account and has posted in this post, if you have any questions or answers you can address him directly now. Thanks for all your help in advance guys.
Topic:
Business Law

Answer:
 Did they TELL you that you were getting a raise (if so, who told you, and did you fill out any paperwork) or did extra money just show up in your paycheck one day?Answer #2: Nope. They can't retro change your pay. The pay stubs match the statement of your raise.

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wagehour/lawregs/selected_nj_state_labor_law.html

But they can change your pay going forward to the old rate or whatever they like.

You can ask them to call the NJ DOL with you to get a clarification, if they'd like.


Title: Putting something in your drink expecting someone to steal it consequences? Australia Sydney

Question:
There's a cunt in my student accomodation that's been stealing food and drinks from the fridge, I'm not the only person and there have been multiple cases of this happening.

I was wondering what the legal implications are of if I spiked my own drink and just left it there. From what I understand no legal action can be taken if the individual is commiting a crime no?

Answer:
 You understand wrong.

There is both criminal AND civil liability here for anyone who does that.


Title: My mother-in-law died in the state of Delaware without a written will and my sister-in-law thinks she can do whatever she wants with the money.

Question:
So my MIL died in May of this year in Delaware and left no written will. My SIL just let us know that she is meeting with someone at the bank (I'm guessing my MIL's bank) to set up 3 account for the 3 grandkids because "that's what she wanted".
We tried to kindly suggest that she can't do that because there isn't a will, but she's not quite getting it.
We would like this whole scenario to just play out and get resolved on its own because my husband doesn't want to look like a greedy asshole who just wants his money.
So the questions...
1. When my SIL meets with the bank, will they as her for a copy of the will.
2. When they find out that there isn't one, will they steer her in the right direction.
3. Can someone ELI5 how it then plays out?

He just got off the phone with her. She is insisting that the grandkids are entitled to this money. She refuses to give us the name of the bank.
Am I mistaken to think that the money is to be split 50/50 between the two of them? MIL was a widow. She does have a living brother and sister.

Answer:
 It's time to "kindly" hire a probate attorney. Don't make it seem adversarial. Say "we need a professional to handle this." Also, your husband should also call the bank today before your SIL gets there and let them know there are other heirs and this hasn't been worked out by probate yet. Answer #2: Your husband can, and perhaps should have, apply to be appointed executor of the estate. The executor is responsible for settling debts and distributing funds according to law.

Failing that, he'll have to sue the estate if he disagrees with how things are happening.Answer #3: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/intestate-succession-delaware.html

If you cannot come to an understanding with her, you will likely need to hire an attorney that deals in estates.


Title: Who do I report abuse of a medical marijuana card to?

Question:
Long story short: I know a girl that's a complete bitch and screwed me over. She constantly gives and sells weed to everyone she knows because she has her med card. She even provides for people who are so addicted, it's ruining their lives. Who would I contact to report her?

I know I sound like a snitch, but I have no problem with weed and have tried it before. I just hate how she misuses the system. (I'm in AZ if that helps)

Answer:
 Look friend, trying to repay getting screwed over with screwing them over is not a good idea.

Take the higher road and just forget about her.


Title: Can the court expect you to hire a PI?

Question:
In a discussion with a friend. He informed he was in a legal issue with his ex over child support. In the current position he is in he needs to serve her. But she refuses to provide her address. He said the court told him verbally he would need to hire a PI to find her location so he can send someone to serve her. His concern is in a few years down the road she might attempt a legal battle with him and the he said the court would not accept the fact that he did not know her address to serve her. He also informed the the serving agency has to be given a time and location and will charge him if she is not present.

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I proposed requesting the address from the court. which he said they would deny and even if they did provide the address they he is certain she has not given them her actual current address. My argument is if he made this good faith effort if a court case did occur in the future he could use that as evidence that he attempted serve her and was denied by the court. He said the court would not care.

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He is convinced the only resolution is to having to pay a PI to investigate her location and then sending someone to serve her.

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I am pretty certain the court cant set the expectation that he uses a PI. However I am not a legal expert. Am I wrong?

Answer:
 The court can (and does) expect him to serve process in accordance with the court rules. However he manages to do that is up to him. In most cases, the court will not hand-hold over service of process.

Using a PI was likely only a suggestion not an order.


Title: 1 [FL] Are there any actual rules when it comes to flying a drone over somebodies house in Florida [FL] Are there any actual rules when it comes to flying a drone over somebodies house in Florida?

Question:
Obviously I can not shoot it down with a shot gun, but how about an air gun? My beef is across the street there are literally 4 empty house lots, less than 2 miles down the street there is a perfectly open park (a few acres). Yet, there is an individual on my block that likes to fly 2 drones (so I am assuming 2 individuals) directly over my house, at less than 100 feet estimated altitude.

1. What are the actual laws in Florida?

2. What happens if a drone crashes into one of my cars, or crashes through my back yard screened enclosure? Either event would not break the bank, but at the same time, my home owners would either not cover it or it would be below my deductible. Is this something I am suppose to eat?

3. Obviously real ammunition is a no no, but about rubber shot, or an air rifle, or even a sling shot/wrist rocket, are any of those avenues legal? Are there any electronic "jamming" or otherwise solutions available to the average person?

4. Who do I even complain about this to in order come to some kind of resolution? The person doing the flying is a hard ass, so it isn't going to be him. Do I call the local police, state police, county sheriff, or do I call the FAA? What would they actually do?

I will likely have more questions, but I will save them for the comments.

Answer:
 *somebody's

> I can not shoot it down with a shot gun, but how about an air gun?

No.

> What happens if a drone crashes into one of my cars, or crashes through my back yard screened enclosure?

If the drone crashes, you must return the drone when asked. If it causes damage, file a claim with your insurance or sue the owner of the drone for damages.


Title: Delivery drivers using front yard as a driveway

Question:
Location: New Hampshire

Recently, not sure why, delivery drivers and other vehicles (usually to turn around) have been using our front yard as a driveway which it is not. There is a driveway coming from the garage to the street. We have small landscaping stones(white/light brown) leading from the street by the mailbox to the driveway.

My solution was to move some bigger rocks and line them every 1-2' along the street to stop this from happening. My roommate is worried if a driver runs them over and damages their car she would be held liable (owner). I was curious if this was true. My other option was put some stakes and maybe some signage but I feel that would look unappealing.

Here is a pic, street is to the left, real driveway is to the right just off the picture.

[delivery driver ](driving on stones https://imgur.com/a/tvTRVWz)

Answer:
 I would not think twice to navigate my vehicle on that nice gravel driveway you posted the picture of.Answer #2: That sure as hell looks like a driveway to me, many driveways in my area look just like that. You should not put "land mines" there. These are people delivering packages to you?

In any case, put up signage. Or chains/fences.Answer #3: Yeah man, maybe you shouldn't have something that looks like a driveway if you don't want people driving on it.  Putting traps out will lead to your being liable if their vehicle is damaged. Signs or fences or a different type of landscaping are your options.Answer #4: i live in new hampshire, and that looks like a driveway. you should post a sign.


Title: (NY)Parents lived with my grandmother for 20 years. After she died she split the estate to her 4 children. My uncle is the executor of the estate and is now selling the house and making decisions without my parents council.

Question:
All said in the title. Any one know if there is anything my parents can do to stop/slow the process until they find a place to live?
Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer:
 He's the executor, he makes the decisions. That's how that works. They'll have to be evicted or move out by themselves. So they'll at least have probably 30 days usually.Answer #2: I'm sorry for your loss

As the executor, he makes the decisions in any "gray areas" of the distribution. If there's a dispute over that, it can be resolved in probate court. Complaining he's proceeding to sale too quickly won't go anywhere, unless it's addressed in the will or your parents can afford to purchase the house themselves

They are tenants and are owed appropriate notice prior to eviction though


Title: [NY] Got a speeding ticket in a work zone, fighting a discrepancy?

Question: Hi all! I've been searching for hours to see if I could find any information about this but to no avail. I got a speeding ticket from a NYS Trooper for going 68 in a 55 work zone. When he gave me the ticket, however, he mentioned he 'took off' the work zone part of it. I've heard from some that if there's a discrepancy on the ticket you can often have it dismissed, would this be a strong argument for dismissal since I was in a work zone and he even said so? Or could this create more trouble for me in the end with the local court?

Answer: Are you complaining that the officer gave you a ticket for a less severe infraction? Don't do that.


Title: How to avoid getting into any trouble?

Question: I realize that this is a dumb question but I genuinely need some advise. I may be getting a plea which would involve 3 years suspended sentence. That means that if I get even the simplest charge, I go to prison for 7 years. Im scared that I will be at the wrong place at the wrong time. 3 years is a long time especially since it will be during college. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Answer:
 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time generally means having the wrong friends and hanging out at the wrong places.
If you have friends who regularly break the law, stop hanging out with those friends.
This may mean a more limited social life as many college parties feature underage drinking and drug use, but on the bright side you'll have that much more time to actually work on the degree.


Title: So my dad admitted to me that he raped a child 20 years ago.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Even putting aside this confession for a second, you and your dad have a very inappropriate/dysfunctional relationship. This is something he should be discussing with a therapist not his son.Answer #2: The police may be able to do something about it, however 20 years is a *long* time. It wouldn't necessarily be meaningless to go to the police, but the DA may have a tough time making a case and be unwilling to take it any further.

Assuming the child was 10, or under the age of 13, the statute of limitations is effectively limitless. That said, a prosecution 20 years down the road would be unlikely.Answer #3: He references the fact that this was his exs "fetish" at the end, perhaps it isn't the only time she did this to her daughter. How sad! Definitely go to the police OP, both your father and that girls mother deserve jail time. They should look into the mothers other boyfriends as well.Answer #4: Call the police and turn this over to them. Jesus Christ. Answer #5: One question, how did the girls age keep going up?

Answer #6: Even if they can't do anything about this twenty-year-old case, reporting it will put him on law enforcement's radar. If he's ever suspected of molesting a child in the future, your report may help them put him away.

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.


Title: Used Car Dealer Fraud, my Solution to a Dying Car?

Question:
Oregon
If that title isn't very clear, oh well... If you don't want the full story, skip to the last 2-3 paragraphs.

So I bought a car in the beginning of November. The car was overpriced, but I wasn't worried because they got their bank to loan me the money to cover the rest (which was only about 50%). I walked away from the dealership feeling like a superhero (because new cars always make me feel that way).

Everything seemed fine for the first weeks, but I finally found the time to get under the car and look around. I found a torn boot on the driver side CV axle. I realized that's probably where the whining sound was coming from. Not a big deal, I'll replace it asap, I thought. Turns out the differential was leaking out of the same side as the damaged CV axle, again, not a big deal. Yesterday I got the axle switched out and replaced the seal where the axle meets the differential. Everything went great, the whining sound went away and I thought everything was fine.

Well, today I did a drain and fill of the Transmission/differential (they are both a part of the same unit in a subaru, and share the same oil). I took out the drain plug and let it fill up my bucket. After I got out from under the car I noticed that my glove was covered in oil so I wiped my hand on my jacket. Here's the terrible part, after I wiped the oil off my glove I noticed TONS of small shiny silver metal filings on the glove still. I looked at the magnetic drain plug and it was caked in the metal filings as well. I then looked at the bucket of oil and found, you guessed it, the oil was fucking full of the shit too!

If you don't understand the lingo, have no worries. The important part is that metal filing in the oil after a drain and fill is fine, as long as they aren't made of steel. Bronze=normal for a tranny with the miles mine has, silver color=bad. It means that either the gears in the tranny are extremely worn/dying, or the differential is worn/dying.

So here's the deal, when I bought the car the sales people kept telling me that I have to ask that my boss lie and say I work full time and have been with the company for over a year. Also, they told me I need to have my previous landlord say that I still live there and that I have been there for over a year. Yes, I have audio recordings. Now, of course I didn't ask my boss to lie for me, nor did I ask my previous landlord (mother in-law) to lie.

I do know that there is no protection for me as the buyer, as in there isn't lemon laws for used cars really. I don't want to take them to court, I don't want to sue, I just want the repairs paid for in the form of a rewritten loan at a lower price and a lower interest rate.

Do I have anything here?

Answer: You bought it as is but never looked under the car before buying, but have mechanic knowledge? That is a hard one to swallow but either way, you got a used car as is. Unless they blatantly lied about something you are on your own


Title: My cousin got kicked out of the city park with her service dog

Question: So me and my cousin were trying to go see my little brother's baseball game and she got kicked out of the park because she had a service dog with her and someone came up saying I'm going to have to ask you to leave because apparently no dogs or pets are allowed in the park premise and we're wondering what can we do considering it's her service dog and she needs it i live in texas if that helps thanks.

Answer:
 Is this a service dog that performs a specific medical assistance task or is it an emotional support animal?

If a service dog, was it properly identified?


Title: Totaled my leased car, no collision coverage

Question:
Just looking for any advice in this situation that i'm in.

I was recently in an accident where my car was totaled and the person that I rear-ended was uninsured. Will I be able to sue at all for injuries? Who would I be suing since they did not have insurance? I was cited for following too closely - failed to use due care. They were cited for not having auto insurance.

To make matters worse, my vehicle was LEASED. The lien holder on my car did not require full coverage insurance (only required to have state of FL minimum coverage) which I did have, personal injury protection and liability. Since I did not have collision insurance my car is not being covered at all by insurance. The bank that gave the loan is stating that I will be responsible for the 18,000 dollars the car was worth when the lease started. They will write it off in 30 days if not paid in full. What are my options here? How long will this effect my credit and how much damage will it do?

I will never not have full coverage insurance again but also don't understand how banks lend that kind of money without having guaranteed protection on it.

Answer:
 They will be suing you.  At lease your insurance should be paying for the damage to their car and to them.  How do you expect to sue when you were at fault?

You owe the bank for your own car.  Your option is to pay, since it was a secured loan and your car was totaled and therefore can't be used as security you need to pay asap.Answer #2: You rear ended someone. You are at fault and will be sued. Why do you think the person you hit is responsible for your damages?  And you are responsible for the price of the carAnswer #3: How would you sue the person *you* rear ended? You were at fault, were cited for a violation that obviously contributed to the accident, and because of that they could presumably sue you for injuries or losses.

Minimum coverage in America is absolutely insane. I am shocked that states tolerate such low coverage levels. Your options? You can pick up a part-time job, pay the debt out of savings, or consider filing bankruptcy. Answer #4: (1) How old is the lease?  Saying you're responsible for the ORIGINAL cost sounds wrong.

(2) I don't think you mean "write it off in 30 days."  Probably "take further legal action..."

(3)  You rear-ended somebody.  Typically, that means that the accident was your fault.  So, the guy you hit (who lawyers call "the victim") isn't responsible for your damages.  Luckily, you do have liability coverage, which (might) be able to pay for the victim's damages.

Answer #5: This is going to go poorly for you. You may end up being sued by both the company you leased the car from AND the people you rear ended. State minimum coverage in FL is a joke.


Title: Does a parent saying that they "disown you" actually mean anything legally?

Answer: NopeAnswer #2: In a legal sense, no. Then again, the sentence "I'm going to call the police" has little legal weight, but is usually followed by someone calling the police. The parents telling you this are going to take further action, perhaps writing you out of a will, or evicting you from their house.


Title: Question about sperm use by women

Question:
So, was talking to this girl for a while, finally hooked up. We didn't have sex, but she gave me a blowjob and I wiped it up with some tissues and threw it in her trash. Afterwards, relationship went to shit.

This is more of a hypothetical question, mostly because it is pretty far fetched. But if said female were to take a sperm sample from my used tissues, impregnate herself, have the child, then sue for child support, would she win?

Only reason I'm asking is that she basically proved to me she's a psycho and I always think worst possible case scenario in my life situations.
Does the defendants case hold water?

Answer:
 > But if said female were to take a sperm sample from my used tissues, impregnate herself, have the child, then sue for child support, would she win?

Probably.

The principle here is that it's not HER that's winning per se. It's that society has an interest in protecting innocent kids. The money would be for the kid (yes, administered by her) because it's not the kid's fault that he or she got made. This is why every male relative of mine has gotten himself snipped.


Title: Employer does not pay overtime

Question:
I work in Alabama, and at a car dealership. We have 20+ employees and I work around 60 hours a week and none of us receive overtime pay (1.5 an hour).

I read about interstate commerce and our business easily crosses state lines as we buy cars from all over.

Is there anything I can do without being fired?

Answer:
 What is your position?  If you're a car salesman, it seems that you're non-exempt and therefore entitled to overtime pay.

Employees whose jobs are governed by the FLSA are either "exempt" or "nonexempt." Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay. Exempt employees are not. Most employees covered by the FLSA are nonexempt. Some are not.

From FLSA website: http://www.flsa.com/coverage.html

"Some jobs are classified as exempt by definition. For example, "outside sales" employees are exempt ("inside sales" employeesare nonexempt). For most employees, however, whether they are exempt or nonexempt depends on (a) how much they are paid, (b) how they are paid, and (c) what kind of work they do."


Title: [USA-FL] Roofer is offering to pay my deductible if I display his sign on my lawn. Insurance fraud?

Question:
Hello /r/legaladvice,

I'm having my roof replaced due to some recent bad weather.  My insurance company has already agreed to replace the roof in full minus my $1000 deductible.

I had a roofer out here for an estimate today and he offered to pay my deductible if I displayed his sign on my lawn for a set period of time.  I asked how this is different from insurance fraud and he explained that he would only be billing the insurance company for the adjuster's "net claim" amount (cash value minus deductible) plus any supplementary damage uncovered during the process.  As he put it, if the roof cost $10,000 to replace, he would only bill the insurance $9,000.

My gut tells me this is still insurance fraud.  Am I correct?  If so, is there any way to make this transaction legal?
Topic:
Insurance

Answer: This is fairly common practice.  He's considering the advertising he gets by having the sign in your yard as your payment.  Your insurance company is paying the same amount they would, assuming you gave cash for services rendered.  They really don't care.  It's also common in the auto glass industry where they waive the deductible as a special promotion to bring in customers.


Title: [CA] Can I sue my own lawyer?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You should consult a mental health professional.


Title: Accepted package with different name, somebody else came to pick up. Now we are getting the bills...(Germany)

Question:
One day a gentleman rang our doorbell to tell us we are going to receive a package which is for him, he supposedly made a mistake with the address. He told a big story around it and we believed him.

It did arrive ("his" name on there and our address) and we signed the confirmation of recipt. He came back to grab it. But now we are getting bills from a phone company. A SIM card must have been in the package we gave to him.

Now the question is if we are liable for those bills. On the one hand we never closed the contract, it's with another name and the phone company surely must have other information for example the bank details.

On the other hand we signed that we received the package.

Can you get liable or drawn into a contract when you sign the confirmation of recipt?

Thank you!!

Answer:
 Have you tried calling the phone company and simply telling them that there appears to have been a fraud committed? If they check, they'll see that the person in question isn't registered at your address, after all, right?

What makes you think they would hold you accountable for this? When I lived in Germany, folks accepted packages for neighbors, literally all the time. It was so often that I found it annoying, because the delivery driver would just deliver everything for the entire building to the first apartment that answered, and I wouldn't necessarily know or receive my package until a few days later when Guenther decided to get off his ass. Once or twice, I had to pick up packages at the electronics store around the corner (and this wasn't a packet station, just where the Hermes guy delivered it because no one was home in my building).  I'd find it hard to believe that they'd be able to pull you into a contract just because you accepted a package for someone else. The country would be overrun with lawsuits caused by such a practice ...


Title: Recording Someone without Consent in school

Question: (Maryland) So my friend recorded someone in the bathroom (8 sec vid) without their consent, he was using a urinal with his pants all the way down showing his bare buttocks(no penis). He sent the video to a couple of friends and it spread from there, not very far maybe 15 people in total saw. However the school called him down today and confiscated his phone today. Our school police had been handling it and he said he will update him when he comes back. (Approx 3 days from today). He also said the police department will be investigating it. What will be the most likely consequences he will face and what will he be charged for?

Answer:
 Well that could be anywhere from a well deserved suspension/expulsion to criminal charges for voyeurism to creation of CP if someone REALLY wanted to be angry about it.

Your friend should shut up and not talk to anyone but his parents and his attorney.Answer #2: Why did the potty police video someone in the bathroom to begin with? Did the bathroom goer do something wrong? Or are they being made fun of? If the latter, I hope your friend is persecuted to the full extent of the law.


Title: Girlfriend is suspended for a weeks pay but they want her to keep working.

Question:
So my girlfriend works at a small local business in Texas and she works Monday through Saturday. The pay period is Saturday-Thursday, And she gets paid on Friday.

She gets paid for 40 hours every week regardless of if she works 30 hours or 45 hours. Although she mostly always works 40 hours

Last week she got sent home in the middle of the day for being sick, and then called in the next day because she was really sick. So she missed 12.5 hours last week for that but still got paid for 40 hours.

So last night our dog was hit by a car really bad and we had to take him to the animal emergency room which is over an hour away. He was hit by a car going 40mph+ so although he was alive I still wanted to get him checked for broken bones, internal bleeding etc. not knowing what to expect and it was already 12am I called in, and she let her manager know that she would either be in late or not at all.

She ends up going in 4 hours late, and they tell her that due to missing time last week and now calling in again, they were forced to give her some kind of punishment, and said that a week without pay is the consequences. But she's already worked 2 days this week, Saturday and Monday, and they said they weren't going to pay her for those days that she already worked, and that instead they were just gonna consider those part of last week and that those would be considered make up hours for missing some last week.

The hours she's worked this week already exceed the hours she missed last week, so I don't think this is right but I'm not sure the legality of it either.

What can we do?

Is a week of suspended pay even legal as it is in Texas? I know we are an at will employment state but not sure how that effects things.

Her manager also claims that the hours she's worked this week aren't enough and wants her to work another day this week(without pay).

She's already looking for another job due to this mess.

I understand they can technically fire her but they've told her they still want her to work since shes a good employee. The main thing I'm curious of is it legal for them to say her hours already worked this week are "make up" for last week even though it's not her fault that they don't properly have a clock in/out system or take hours into account when writing pay checks. I can understand if they want repayment directly from her. but they can't withhold her pay for repayment can they?

Answer:
 If she's an hourly employee, she should absolutely not work without pay.

File a wage complaint with the [Texas Workforce Commission](http://www.twc.state.tx.us/).Answer #2: They can't force her to work without pay. They can, however, seek a judgment for her to return her *overpay* from the previous week. They can also terminate her for not being at work when she's required.Answer #3: Legally, she can't work without pay but they may fire her for the missed work.Answer #4: Oh hell naw. No, we do not work for free. Call the labor board. They'll have a field day with that shit. They interviewed our entire staff because someone complained we werent able to take our entire breaks.


Title: Middle school abusive bullying gave me PTSD (NM)

Question:
I am located in the United States, (NM)

I was recently diagnosed with ptsd by my therapist and my psychiatrist.
I am a junior in high school and I went through pretty extreme bullying in middle school that is definitely considered assault.
I had a knee condition similar to shin splints isolated to the top of my knee for all of middle school, the bully would kick them and injure them until it was hard to walk. This happened nearly every day.

The bully convinced me he was my only friend and threatened my physical well being if I ever made friends outside of our group.

He made fun of me when a friend i had known for years died in a car accident and didn’t apologize.

He manipulated more people into emotionally abusing me and hitting me.

He would batter my head every single day and I would go home with bruises and headaches.

There is much more than this but these where the main things. I told my parents about all of it this year because i finally felt just and i realized how wrong everything was.

My therapist said that if I had pursued legally at the time I would have had a case but he is unsure if i do know. I am also unsure if it holds any water anymore. The only proof I have is one friend of mine who witnessed everything and official diagnosis of PTSD.

He never got in trouble for anything and he manipulated people into giving him sympathy and siding with him. I don’t feel like I ever got closure and I don’t feel that this was just.

 I would be normal if it wasn’t for this. Any advice helps, I just would like to know what my options are because I feel helpless. I’m sorry if it’s a bit increment I am having trouble writing this.

Thank you

Answer: You can make a report to the local PD, but they are very unlikely to be interested in 4 year old middle school BS.  You should concentrate on healing yourself.


Title: Bought a house with . . . squatters inside . . .

Question: I bought a foreclosed house in Highland Park Michigan on an auction that was listed as unoccupied. It turns out there have been squatters living in the house for possibly up to 2 years. I don't fully feel safe confronting the squatters on my own. I'd like to secure the property. What kind of legal advice do you guys have for this issue?

Answer:
 Read up on your local eviction laws

If the plumbing is copper, don't expect it to be there when you do get possession.  Same thing for the central air compressor.

They're going to wreck the place too.  Just for spite.Answer #2: Get the police involved. Answer #3: Look into the eviction process, and consider offering them cash for moving out without further damage to the house.


Title: Sexually abused as a child by step grandfather. As adult I find he abused at least 5 other family members. Long-term abuse. He has access to small children regularly.

Question: I thought I was the only one and had years of therapy. Depression and the whole spectrum. I put it to the back of my mind until I confronted my grandmother. She dismissed it aggressively as a lie. Then, several other family members and siblings admitted it also happened to them. This pedophile has access to children in our family and others. I am 34 and this happened to me around the age of 7,8,9. The others were the same general age. To complicate things, I am in Colorado now, my sister in Tennessee and the rest remain in Florida; Florida is where it all happened. It enrages me to think he is seen as a "fine upstanding citizen" and a "family man", "good with children" and it could go on for however long. Any punishment would be justice to me personally. He has money, a lot of assets, but all I want is him labeled as he is. To be forbidden to be around children. Any advice or known options? I know one of the other victims would testify and likely more. Thank you.

Answer:
 I hate reading FL law so I could be wrong but it doesn't look like FL had a SOL on child sexual abuse. So you can report the crime to the police.

[Link]( http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.15.html)


Title: [VA] Curious - Are there any states that AREN'T at-will employment states?

Question: I always see posts about was I illegally fired, etc. and the response is pretty much always, at-will state, sorry!  So I was wondering, are there any states that actually are NOT at-will states?  If so, how does that affect unemployment?  Do they tend to have a higher volume of employment-related lawsuits?

Answer:
 Yes, Montana uses a "just cause" system. They can still fire with cause, but firing without cause often results in some sort of severance. It's somewhat similar to the way they do it in Canada, from my understanding.

I'm not aware of any impact on unemployment, but my instinct says that it's negligible. People who are fired without cause still get unemployment in the other 49 states, so the system isn't that different. I'm also not aware of any statistics on the rates of related lawsuits.

E: I'll add a bit. Employers in Montana can still fire people for no reason (or any reason aside from the handful of typical exceptions) during probationary periods at the start of their tenure, typically around 90 days. Employees are still treated as "at-will" in the sense that they can leave at any time, it's employers who are restricted. And, of course, any employee who is shitty at their job can get fired without having to jump through many hoops.

When guys like me rail against at-will employment, this is usually what we have in mind. Simple and reasonable protections that treat people fairly. In practice, it's how most businesses already operate: they fire people for good reasons, not just because they feel like it. This simply enforces that.


Title: (WA) Father sold my car to a parts/junk yard without my consent, title, ownership

Question:
Before I start, to be clear, the car is mine and only in my name.  Now that that's out of the way.

EDIT:  The car is not scrap and was in perfect running condition to add clarity, if that matters

I've had it there for a few months parked on the side of the house on dirt where no one can see or goes. He's a narcissist and it bothers him for some reason though he just hides inside in the dark all day and watches fox news.

I purchased a new car and a new place and I've been very busy with work. I was going to post it on craigslist, have it towed, come move it to the new pad etc this weekend.

So my brother gets a text that "the car is gone" last night  They are two peas in a pod, so my brother was like "well you know he's wanted it moved". Unreal.  These people are insufferable.  If you move the magnet on the fridge or even look at anything they own it's a total shit storm.  Everybody else's shit is up for grabs.  They have sold my weight set, clothes, electronics,etc in the past without my permission.

My brother said to me my Father had pull n save come get it.  I don't have a title for the car (waiting for it in the mail). I can't even go over there and dig for it in boxes we are on such bad terms.  From what I understand I, and only I, have to sign something to the junk yard saying it's my car, and I vouch that's the case so if turns out not to be, I'm legally responsible (thus getting around the title requirement).

Is there something I missing or did this asshole just commit theft?

Answer:
 > He's a narcissist

Don't do that here.

> Is there something I missing or did this asshole just commit theft?

Well, he probably didn't commit theft. Your recourse is to sue him for the value of the car, if you choose to go that route.

Are you sure he didn't just have it towed away as an abandoned vehicle?Answer #2: Until you check with the tow-yard and see what it was towed for, then you have nothing yet

If it was towed for being abandoned, you are SOL.

If it was towed for scrap and your dad made some money off of it and falsified any documentation, you may have recourse.

But barring that, no cop is going to charge your dad with a crime and your best bet going forward is to sue him and not leave anything else of value at his place (since apparently your family has sold your stuff before as well)Answer #3: If he told you to move it and you refused he can just report it as abandoned and have it towed. He doesn't need the title to do that.


Title: Hypothetical: Fleeing the scene of an accident after "exchanging information" and calling police.

Question:
A recent news article got me thinking. In NY, leaving the scene of an accident charges are covered by VAT §600. https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/vehicle-and-traffic-law/vat-sect-600.html

In short, the section requires that you present your license, insurance, name, and address following an accident. Further, for a personal injury accident, you must also contact the police.

But there is nothing there saying you need to stay on scene beyond that. So, hypothetically:

After a night at the bar, Bob is driving home, and crashes into another car. Bob gets out, and sees the other driver is seriously injured, but conscious and alert. Bob, fearing what will happen if he is administered at BAC test, calls the police to report the incident, hands his Drivers license, (with accurate current address) and insurance cards at the victim, and then flees. Bob is not found by the police until a day later.

Other than a flimsy DUI charge without a BAC count, based on his drinking at the bar, and some lesser charges for actually causing the accident, could they prosecute Bob's flight in any way?

Answer:
 In my state, the law provides that if you have been involved in a vehicle accident that has caused injury or death to another person that you must immediately stop your vehicle, remain at the scene of the accident, exchange insurance information with the other driver or drivers, provide proof of driver’s license to the other drivers and assist any injured persons in obtaining medical attention. You should also remain at the scene until law enforcement arrives on the scene of the injury accident.

Failure to do so is a felony with a $5k fine and up to 5 years in prison, and you will have your driver's license suspended for a year.

Additionally, there is a thing called forensic toxicology where if they find any amount of alcohol in your system, they can math out how drunk you were at the time of the accident and slap you with the DUI, no problem. If you call the police and then run, they will catch up to you well before the next day. Probably within the hour if you go home.

In your text,

> and also to a police officer, or in the event that no police officer is in the vicinity of the place of said injury, then, he or she shall report said incident as soon as physically able to the nearest police station or judicial officer.

Since you are not pressed to leave the scene, leaving the scene is a violation of reporting the incident as soon as physically able and they can slap you for it.


Title: [CA] Entirety of my received tips is deducted from my net pay. Image of pay stub included, please help!

Question:
Edit: My question has been answered, thank you all very much!

So my employer is taking all the tips I've earned from the final pay I am receiving.

*IMAGE DELETED*

If you look under Earnings, you'll see I made $9 in tips in this pay period. To the right, under Deductions, $9 is taken out due to tips received. These numbers are accurately represented in the totals below.

What is the legality of this in California? How should I respond?

This pay was from a trial period of about 1 month, and the company let me go right after giving me this pay. Does this change anything?

Thanks in advance.

Answer:
 Did you not receive $9 in tips (presumably on whatever days you worked)?
He's adding them in to your net pay on the left so that they are included in your taxed income (you earned your salary PLUS your tips for your net pay), then subtracting them before he pays you as you should already have the $9.

It looks like he's one of the ones that's actually reporting these as legally required.


Title: Scratched my neighbours car while parking, but he was slightly in my spot

Question:
So I got home pretty late the other night and accidentally reversed scratching the side of both my car and my neighbor. I'm not concerned with my car, as it came out with a solution the dealer gave me. As for his car, it's pretty much worse than mine. I left a note on his windshield because I feel bad, and it's pretty obvious that it is my white car.

I can post pictures, but I'm just curious how much I'm looking at in damage? Can I be held fully responsible even if he is parked over the line in my spot?

Thanks.

Answer: Pay for the damage you caused.Answer #2: Yes you are 100% at fault.  I work in insurance, not a lawyer.  It doesn't matter he was over the line. You can make a case if he were illegally parking in a no parking zone, but even that is hard since you hit an immobile object that you should have seen. People park unevenly all the time but that doesn't mean they are at fault if someone hits them.  Or on the flip side, would you say you were at fault if you were the one who parked unevenly and someone hit your car?


Title: [AR] Ex Husband claiming I stole his property two years ago

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > he is only supposed to contact me to talk about our child

Is he violating a restraining order, or other court order?Answer #2: In my state its 30 days until something is considered abandoned property.

If you don't want to drag this through lawyers you might consider posting your own statement.

Is ex husband really trying to suggest that I was supposed to keep up with his abandoned property for two years? Why didn't he ask for it two years ago?  I find it sad that he finally is scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to grasping at straws of things to accuse me of. This is why he shouldn't be contacting me for anything other than issues directly related to children and childcare as per court order.

You can of course have your lawyer address a similar and more official sounding letter directly to your ex. You should be sure to document his claims with screenshots and write down anything you can't get a pic of. But I (nal) believe your official reply should be somewhere in the vicinity of 'Dear ex. Go pound sand.' ( a popular and succinct phrase on this sub).


Title: Please help

Question:
I live in Iowa and I like to let my cat go outside since she loves other cats, dogs, people, and children. She has never had a complaint made about her from other tenants at my apartment.

I’ve been in a 14 month lease for 4 months. My landlord just sent me an email saying they forgot to attach something regarding cats to my lease agreement and that I would need to sign it by Monday. It states that my cat needs to be declawed (she’s 3 and is not) and that she cannot go outside at all.

Many other cat owning tenants have told me they did not get this form at their sign date either. Do I need to sign this?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Does your lease reference a pet addendum that needs to be signed to allow the cat?

Also, your city (since most cities do) likely prohibits you from having your cat roaming around outdoors unsupervised even if you're willing to ignore all the people, children, cats and dogs that don't love yours along with the other obvious dangers of having an outdoor cat.Answer #2: >  Do I need to sign this?

No.


Title: [CA] Army Spouse being threatened with divorce and told she will not have custody of child

Question:
Just to clarify I am also an army spouse but this advice is not for me. My husband and I have been living on post for about 2 years an in that time I have become friends with my next door neighbor. To make a *very* long story short, my neighbor and her husband have a troubled marriage. He wants her out of the house and has told her he will not let her see their young child after the divorce. She does not know what to do and he has yet to start the actual divorce proceedings. He gives her a small allowance of spending money for groceries so she doesn’t have the option to save money and she does not work. We are in California.

I want to help her but I don’t know much about divorce laws and resources to offer her. I have become her shoulder to cry on but I have nothing more to offer other than being a listening ear.
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: the husband doesn't have the final say in who get custody, or what alimony needs to be paid.  that's handled by a judge in divorce court.


Title: Friend's work screwing with him.

Question:
Hi. We live in Pennsylvania. And my I just found out that "Rick" who works as a Regional Manager for a small-time local retailer, just got taken of the schedule and is now on probation. The reason is they think he falsified numbers to manipulate his bonuses. The proof that they said they have is a video of him ripping up what looks like a reciept after a transaction.

This is a shot in the dark with my lack of detail and knowledge of the situation. But I know he wouldnt so anything like that. Can anyone shed even just a sliver of light on whether or not they can legally do that?

Also if they are allowed to do what theyre doing, and he is absolved of any wrongdoing. What can he do about all the time he missed because of their wrongful accusations?

Thank you and I apologize if this isnt formatted correctly. Im on my phone.

Answer:
 > But I know he wouldnt so anything like that.

Said every friend of every person accused of wrongdoing ever.  At least some of them are wrong.

If he does not have an employment contract, they can suspend him for suspected theft or fraud.  They can *fire* him for suspected theft of fraud.