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Can I get someone's custody agreement document through the court house?
Asked in Baltimore,  MD Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My ex sent his discovery and he sent an old court document from his other kids when he had shared custody. He lost custody and I wan't to obtain the current order. I know I can subpoena it and all that but I'm asking if I can simply go to the courthouse to get the document.

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Do I have any legal claims? How can I pursue this with very limited money?
Asked in New City,  NY Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I was hired by a company prior to the coronavirus outbreak in NY and was promptly and without warning laid off without even having the opportunity to work a day, however all the legal paperwork had been signed and filed. I was depending on this income and now have nothing.

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I am filing I-130 online and I can't find P51 for class of admission, can I leave this blank or I must file via paper?
Asked in Boston,  MA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I am filing I-130 online and can't find P51 for class of admission (Thats my code on my GC). Can I leave it blank? Or can i use a different code but with the same description (F41/F46) or it must match my GC? I want to try to avoid going out to the postal office during this coronavirus situation....

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Can I be fired for self quarantining during this coronavirus although the state considers me an essential employee?
Asked in Columbus,  OH Mar. 24, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Ohio has been put on lock down. I work in a gas station and am deemed an essential employee. I have fear of contracting the coronavirus while at work and bringing it home to my grandparents and boyfriend with his heart disease. Can I be fired for explaining my concerns to my boss and not going to wo...

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If I am I 60+, job with significant customers contact can I be denied hours because employers fears I could get corona at work,
Asked in Wilmington,  DE Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Job requires me to check members, clean cart they use.

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Do I have the legal right to protect my 8 year old daughter from Coronavirus-19?
Asked in Dunsmuir,  CA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I share joint custody of my eight year old daughter. Her mother believes that the Coronavirus is a conspiracy designed to control the masses. She is barely aware of all the known facts regarding the virus and feels that social distancing is just being forced to live in fear. Her statement to me was ...

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Has anyone review the families first Coronavirus Aid Package
Asked in Bronx,  NY Mar. 24, 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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What to respond to a tenant?
Asked in Chicopee,  MA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I got the question from a tenant: he will go to unemployment because his job is close due to coronavirus and he wants to know about the rent. I have a mortgage for the house to pay. I still have to pay insurance and water bill. I'm self-employed and due to coronavirus I can;t work either. I'm not ri...

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Can I sue for a bonus that was contractually written and for which I have multiple confirmations of payment?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I had a bonus that was promised via in person discussions, email and Slack messenger multiple times. This was promised to be paid by March 31 and we're in the form of side letters. Obviously the COVID panic has led the CEO to go back on his word, despite "yes" confirmations via multiple channels. Do...

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If I collect unemployment is my green card sponsor responsible?
Asked in Boston,  MA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I’m being furloughed due to the coronavirus, I got my residency through marriage 6 years ago but have not applied for citizenship as of yet so am still a conditional resident. If I applied for unemployment would my sponsor be financially responsible to pay back any benefit I received?...

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Questions regarding I-751 abd I-912
Asked in NY Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am currently filing for i-751. My spouse and I both lost our jobs due to COVID-19. I am wondering if I can file i-912 to waive the filing fee? Do you know if I can still submit the application now knowing the USCIS office is currently closed because of coronavirus? My conditional green card is exp...

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Missed dmv hearing. Got a paper license is terminated. Requested for rehearing. Now what?
Asked in LA Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Stupid I know but I got the dates mixed up and I missed my dmv hearing for a dui I had. I am enrolling in the diversion program here soon once this covid stuff gets lifted. I got a paper saying my license was terminated and I requested a rehearing. Now what? Like my license is gone forever or for th...

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Due to corona virus, I’ve been furloughed, I have applied for unemployment, will this affect my citizenship application? I have a green card
Asked in TX Mar. 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have a green card, work in the hospitality industry and have been furloughed due to the COVID-19 situation. I am now able to bring my citizenship application and I’m afraid that my unemployment application will have a negative impact on my citizenship application.

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Can landlord go back on relet due to CoVid?
Asked in Naperville,  IL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Originally signed a relet to begin 4/1. Paid rent up through 4/1. Received a phone call from property manager on 3/9 to get out of the premises on 3/16 for reletters to start on 3/21. Confirmed with property manager on 3/12 that the relet would begin on 3/21 and that prorated rent would be used towa...

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Am I entitled to dispute my severance package midway through?
Asked in Jacksonville,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Laid off on 1/23 with last day being 2/1. Every single check since then has been incorrect. No mention in paperwork that I had the right to negotiate. Was not informed of different tax rates. I have had to point out errors. When errors are corrected they are done days before payment is due to me. I ...

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Are all low risk inmates released for coronavirus in New Jersey ?
Asked in Moorestown,  NJ Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

N.J. Supreme Court ordered release low risk county jail inmates due to coronavirus. Wud it apply to offenders serving for N.J.S.A. 2C:40-26 also.

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I live in Houston, TX and I am seeking a creditors rights attorney for a bankruptcy case in the Western District of Louisiana?
Asked in Houston,  TX Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am seeking a creditors' rights attorney to represent me in a bankruptcy case located in the Western District of Louisiana. Judge Stephen D. Wheelis. I live in a suburb in Houston, Texas but due to the coronavirus the court has authorized hearings to be conducted via telephone....

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Can I use if I requested a decrease in dosage to detox in lieu of the pandemic and was declined??
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I asked my counselor approximately two weeks ago if he could reduce my dosage and start detoxing me at my request so that I do not have to expose myself and my two and a half year old daughter to the population in Harlem New York so as not to expose ourselves to the coronavirus pandemic happening ri...

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My husband is still paying child support and his 16yo son has been living here with us for the last 6 months.
Asked in Des Moines,  IA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

My husband is still paying child support and his 16yo son has been living here with us for the last 6 months. He has tried and tried to get a hold of DHS and lawyers in INdianola Iowa and they will not drop it. he has signed papers and faxed them to DHS like he was told and they still wont drop it. ...

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If i file bankruptcy due to medical bills, will i have to close my small business?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  5 Answers

I might have to undergo expensive medical treatment. I have no insurance and no savings. I have a small business that makes very little profit but pays for itself with no problem. I make too much money for medicaid but not enough to afford health insurance. I would have to file bankruptcy as I won't...

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