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Is it possible to renegotiate with commercial landlords as a result of business losses due to COVID?
Asked on May 22, 2020 ,  3 Answers

We own two small retail stores. COVID has cut our sales by 50%, but we are paying 100% of the rent so the landlords are not sharing in losses (at least not for our space). These are not losses due to business decisions that normally would be the ownership of the tenant, these are beyond our control,...

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Can I file for unemployment in my current status?
Asked on May 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Can I file for unemployment (due to COIVID 19) in my current status? I have somewhat of a unique scenario that I'll try and keep simple and I really appreciate any help and feedback regarding my situation. I was on an E2 Dependent visa since 2015. My divorce came through 01/21/20 and my visa expired...

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As a live-in caregiver in an apartment(Section-8), can I be evicted if I’m finding a hard time getting another place to live?

I took care of an elderly woman for 12 years. I was young and thought I was in the lease but I wasn’t. Sadly she passed away. We’re dealing with the covid-19 right now and it’s hard to find someplace else to live. The leasing office told me at first that I was allowed to stay but then I could move t...

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Can I file for unemploymement of I lose one of my part-time jobs due to COVID, I also have a part-time H1b filed for both.

I have two part-time H1bs, one of which I am still working for 19.25 hours per week, as per usual pre-COVID, but my other employer has no hours for me since the clinics are shut ( I am a Physical Therapist) Can I file for unemployment and get the benefits.

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In PA when do I check off no exceptions on my petition for grant of letters?
Asked on May 18, 2020 ,  6 Answers

Parent died with a will naming myself as executor and I'm trying to get short certificate and probate the will. The county offices are not responding due to COVID-19 shut down so I need to fill out Petition for Grant of Letters with little guidance. Since all assets were liquidated prior to death an...

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How long can stay out of USA on green card under covid19 conditions?
Asked on May 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Me (Russian citizen) and my wife Russian citizen) got green card in June 2018, since then we never left USA. My two kids are USA citizens ,3 year old and 1 year old. The whole family left USA on February 3 2020 to Russia for 2 months and now we facing the fear of travelling via airplane back to USA ...

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Can your job put you out on workman’s comp due to a COVID exposure and then put you on FMLA with even telling you or you being?

Paramedic with a covid exposure on 4/5 was told 4/18 and sent home on quarantine. Had COVID test done 4/20 and was negative. 4/21 began running a fever with shortness of breath worsening and cough. 4/22 woke up with a very swollen ankle, unable to bear weight. Per physician on duty possible arterial...

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File chapter 7
Asked in CA May 07, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Due to Covid-19, I lost my job. I owe somewhere $45,000 in credit debt and I cannot keep up the credit card payment each month. I am married and look into file a chapter 7, If I file a chapter 7, Can I file individual chapter 7 without my spouse?

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Can I break the lease without prejudice in a rental community because I lost my job?
Asked in FL May 06, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I lost my job. My husband receives social security. My daughter is not longer live with us, but she is in the lease too. So, we want to move to my daughter but the lease will be over on August. Can I break the lease even if we have to lose the security deposit because of covid-19? I don't want to ha...

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Due to a stay at home order (covid-19) by our Mayor I am several days past my 21 day deadline to answer a summons claiming breech of contract. Help !
Asked in ID May 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Is the clock still running on my 21 day deadline to answer a civil summons ? If it is and it caused me to default, how can I get this reversed. It was directly caused by the stay at home order and the courts being shut down.

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Hey received a stimulus check in deceased mother's name. I live in Hampton roads in VA. Is there a legal way to cash it?
Asked in VA May 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers

A covid-19 stimulus check came in my deceased mother's name, it has a DECD indicator that she's deceased following her name where it says pay to the order of. She's been deceased for a little over 2 years now and me and my sister want to know is there a way it can be cashed and used to pay taxes and...

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How do we keep our mother out of a nursing home or rehab center until she tests negative for the virus. and how do we get her tested out of the hospi
Asked in NC May 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My mother went to the hospital for a UTI. When she left home she had no temp. When she got to the hospital they said she had a temp and then they tested her and said she was positive for the Virus.. In two weeks they retested her two or three times and said she is still positive. She was never sick ...

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I just received this stimulus check in the mail for my deceased dad and would like to know is it possible or check it in or not
Asked in FL May 02, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Just revived this Coronavirus stimulate check for my father who passed away a year ago and would like to know can I cash his check in or not ?

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Who should I contact for a penny being baked into a takeout pizza?
Asked in FL May 01, 2020 ,  1 Answers

We have been very cautious since the Covid virus isolation started. My son has been out twice (to the emergency dentist )and not eaten any takeout until today. I ordered and paid for a pizza online, requested curbside drop off so I wouldn’t have to go into the store and wore gloves and a mask. My so...

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Returning to work after covid-19 closure
Asked in PA Apr. 30, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My employer has been closed since March, but we are looking to possibly reopen in the next few weeks. I currently live with and care for my partner of 20 years who is currently going through cancer treatments and has a compromised immune system. I work with the public and I am concerned about return...

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My roommate lost her job and will not be paying rent. Should I pay my portion of the rent?
Asked in Oakland,  CA Apr. 29, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My roommate lost her job on April 1st due to the corona virus. She emailed our apt leasing office the following email: "I was laid off due to coronavirus earlier this month. As such, I will not be paying rent again until legally required to do so" and she attached employer proof that she lost her jo...

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I need some advice about child visitation during the coronavirus outbreak?
Asked in Bradenton,  FL Apr. 29, 2020 ,  3 Answers

My ex-husband and I went through a very difficult divorce. We have a family court approved plan in Connecticut stating that the kids are with him during the school year in CT, and they come stay with me during the summer in Florida. I fly up to see them usually every other month at least, while they...

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About how long are divorce cases being completed R/T covid 19
Asked in TX Apr. 29, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I havent been with my spouse in 3 years we both agree to end the divorce not in conflict with anything we have. I own a home in Texas prior to Marraige and he owns his home in Alabama. I have lived here in Texas past 3 years, and we just want to keep our own homes. We have no debt together no loans ...

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i received a letter from a law firm my daughters mother contacted. The law firm is basically amending my visitation schedule due to covid
Asked in NJ Apr. 28, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My daughters mom contacted a lawyer, whom contacted me and with a letter, from them (not a judge) that not only amends my visitation, during covid, but also how much time I spend with her on the phone. They did not give me a call to hear my side, as I do not speak to her on the phone at all. I had t...

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I am being asked by a landlord to pay a security deposit, prorated rent and or 2 months rent to terminate a lease that was not executed due to pandemi
Asked in FL Apr. 27, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am in the process of selling my house. We were originally set to close on April 15th, 2020 but due to the pandemic several delays occurred which pushed our closing date back to May 15th. I reached out to the landlord and explained the situation and they requested a decision be made and money paid ...

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