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How do I write a will in quarantine?
Asked in Davis,  CA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  8 Answers

I am currently quarantined to my home after possible exposure to COVID-19 at work. The situation made me realize I've never left a will, which I should, since I want to leave everything to someone who is not my family or spouse. I looked up how to do it, and saw that I can just type a will up and si...

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Child possession during COVID-19?
Asked in Arlington,  TX Mar. 25, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Question regarding child possession orders during shelter in place order. My ex has extended visitation every Wednesday. My youngest has a birthday next Wednesday, April 1. Orders state that the parent without possession has 2 hours to spend with them. During this time, I am working from home and ho...

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Can I withhold visitation during the coronavirus pandemic?
Asked in Raleigh,  NC Mar. 25, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have sole legal/physical custody of my 4 year old daughter. Her father lives on Seymour AFB (1.5 hours away) where there has been at least 1 positive case of coronavirus. In our home, we have followed the CDC recommendations for social distancing, and kept our children away from friends/family 100...

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My 84 year old mother's healthcare job agency texted her last week that she's required to go to work during coronavirus pandemic
Asked in Altadena,  CA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Shortly after the California Governor laid out who should be in self quarantined due to coronavirus which includes the elderly population, my mother receives a text message from her job agency that she is indeed required to go to work. She cares for an elderly patient who resides in her home. She's ...

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Has anyone reviewed the families first Coronavirus Aid Bill ?
Asked in Bronx,  NY Mar. 25, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My son daycare close last week . My job paid me and I didn’t have to use my pto(paid time off). This week I have started to use my pto. I work for a big company with Different departments. I know they said companies with 500 or less will be eligible under bill. I know my specific Department does not...

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Personal Injury Question for Auto Accident
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  5 Answers

Was hit, the other driver took fault, went through physical therapy for many months, have a lawyer, now it's in the settlement phase, the other party's insurance requested 2 yrs of medical reports, sent that too, now due to corona, my attorney isn't responding but got a letter from his office where ...

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Is it illegal for my landlord to send his brother to my apartment and have him shut my electricity off because I'm late on rent?
Asked in Tulsa,  OK Mar. 25, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have been temporarily laid off from work due to the coronavirus pandemic since they have closed all bars and restaurants in my city. On Friday my landlord sent his brother over pretending to be him, and even introduced himself as my landlord (I have never actually met my landlord, I have always de...

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Should the coronavirus interfere with my court ordered visitation?
Asked in Hinesville,  GA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My kids’ mother messaged me saying that my scheduled Easter visitation will not be happening because of the self-isolation the coronavirus has caused and that it our children’s best interest that we re schedule my visitation. I would never put my children at risk but what’s going from one home to an...

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How can I protect myself from getting fired?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Due to horrible timing I have a problem at work. I have developed a persistent cough following strep throat. Now I have my coworkers looking and talking differently to me, I have my boss at first asking then telling me to go to the hospital to get checked for Corona virus He threatened to involve HR...

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I have been laid off because of covid-19 and cannot pay 508(b) fees & child support. What should i do to prevent fines or jail?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Mar. 25, 2020 ,  5 Answers

I lost my job because of the coronavirus and no longer have income. I filed for unemployment and am looking for a job but it is difficult to find work but i am still responsible to pay court ordered child support and 508(b) attorney fees. Not sure what to do since being out of work is outside of my ...

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What happens if my employer wants to change my salaried position to hourly and cut my pay?
Asked in San Antonio,  TX Mar. 25, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am a healthcare provider and I am salaried. Because of the coronavirus crisis, we have fewer patients at the clinic and my employer is trying to dock hours from our paycheck. He said that starting immediately, we are gonna be paid hourly, and he is making employees stay home and/or go home early (...

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Can can I be evicted from a hotel with the coronavirus going on?
Asked in Orlando,  FL Mar. 25, 2020 ,  3 Answers

We've been living here for over 6 months never been late on her rent and they just gave us notice we have to be out in 2 days

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Can my employer tell me not to travel on vacation because of coronavirus?
Asked in Tampa,  FL Mar. 25, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I know they are banning parts of travel but can my employer tell me not to travel on my vacation?

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Should I cash an inheritance check when it came with no legal paperwork and I don't want to sign the release of liability?
Asked in Redwood City,  CA Mar. 25, 2020 ,  4 Answers

2018 both parents passed. Brother was named executor. He sold our parents home in Jan 2019. There were many issues that arose. I asked for documents on everything. Copies of the checks that supposedly paid debts had no bank info on them. All valuables willed to me disappeared. Even costs to realtors...

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Should I agree to a visitation plan outside the court order to adjust to coronavirus?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have full custody, my child’s other parent has visitation and we are long distance. We were to have a hearing in which the other parent would finally be getting overnights. Now court is closed and that hearing is scheduled for months and months out most likely. The other parent cannot safely trave...

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Does coronavirus mean that my court-ordered parenting time is suspended/invalid as non-custodial parent (PAR)?
Asked in Toms River,  NJ Mar. 24, 2020 ,  6 Answers

With the initial outbreak of the coronavirus, I allowed parent of primary residence to keep children for one of my court-ordered parenting time weekends. However, since the coronavirus may continue for the unforeseeable future and the parent of primary residence will most likely block me from seeing...

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Do I have to pay for a closed childcare during the coronavirus pandemic?
Asked in Oakland,  CA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I enrolled my daughter at a new childcare less then 2 months ago, they closed due to the coronavirus and the owner says that they will try to reopen on April 13th (I don't think this will happen). In the contract they say that they can close the facility but there is no mention to the fact that we s...

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How to complete form CIV-110 for Dismissal of Divorce and any other forms need to be filed?
Asked in San Pedro,  CA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have CIV-110 and I am the plaintiff. I see I sign under number 2 on the form. Does my wife sign under number 3 (To the Clerk)? or at all? I assume I hand carry to the court. Are there any other forms to complete? I read somewhere CIV-120. Is this true and if so can both forms be given to the court...

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Do I have the ability to file a wrongful or discrimination lawsuit?
Asked in Irwin,  PA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My wife works for a small insurance company with 4 people. She is 4 months pregnant and considered a high risk pregnancy and with the recent coronavirus we are taking precautions to protect her and the baby due to compromised immune system. Her boss will make no effort to keep her safe at work even ...

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How can he get released on ankle monitor?
Asked in Atlantic City,  NJ Mar. 24, 2020 ,  4 Answers

My boyfriend is in Atlantic County justice facility and is being held with no bail and a probation violation charge. He needs to be home especially with this epidemic going on.

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