Legal Questions and Answers
What can I do if I was threatened behind closed doors by a co-worker?
I am a realtor employed by a large firm and was unfairly treated by the acting assistant broker of my office at the time. I have since moved to another broker's office from the same firm. I was falsely accused 5 times for something I did not do (five different incidents). What repercussions do I have against that one assistant broker? Also rumors were spread about me after m...
02/08/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Alabama | #535How can I arrange to payoff credit cards without all the interest that has piled up?
I was laid off my job in 2002 after 9-11, and since that time I have worked as a volunteer for my church. I am paid donations from week to week. I accumulated almost $23,000 in credit card debt over a 3 year period and after unemployment insurance ran out, I did not have funds to keep up expenses. I want to pay off these debts, however, 80% of them have individually offered "pa...
02/08/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: ALL | #534In Georgia how does the court determine when a person's driving permit can be reinstated?
Does the state of Georgia use the offence date or the conviction date when determining when a persons driving permit can be reinstated? My last DUI was in February of '04, and I did time. My court hearing wasn't until 2 years later (05-20-06). I spent 2 years in prison and they won't grant me a permit to drive.
02/08/2007 | Category: Drivers Lice... » Influence of... | State: Georgia | #532How do I go about getting my images copyrighted?
An art company in Austin Texas that deals in finding art for hotels and resorts saw my artwork on my website and wants to commission me to do two large original pieces for a resort in Florida for a public space in the hotel. I want them to sign a form stating that the artwork I create for them will not be copied or reproduced in anyway for anything else (e.g., prints). How...
02/08/2007 | Category: Personal Property | State: ALL | #531Is the homeowner responsible or the renter who hired us for work performed?
A renter contracted us for construction and did not pay. We filed a lien on the property. The homeowner called and said they never contracted us for the work. Are they still responsible for services rendered?
02/08/2007 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Colorado | #530Am I allowed to see other people if I am legally separated?
I am legally separated. Am I allowed to see other people before the divorce is final?
02/08/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: North Carolina | #529At what age can my son leave home without my consent?
At what age can my son leave home without my consent?
02/08/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Louisiana | #528Should a lien be filed in the county the property is located and who should get notice?
I understand that when filing a construction lien, it is filed in the County in which the property is located. Who else should be served with a copy of that lien, if anyone?
02/08/2007 | Category: Judgment Liens | State: Michigan | #527Is it legal to get a divorce in a different state than you were married in?
Is it legal to get a divorce in a different state than you were married in?
02/08/2007 | Category: Divorce | State: Texas | #524What is required to be in an acknowledgement form for a notary public?
What is required to be in an acknowledgement form for a notary public?
03/27/2007 | Category: Acknowledgments | State: Nebraska | #522