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Recently had my hours cut temporarily due to the COVID-19 situation. Can I apply for unemployment insurance?
Asked in Tarzana,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Due to the COVID situation, I was working remotely from home and working part time. But since business has slowed down, and I am filed under a 1099, I was wondering if I am able to apply for unemployment benefits? If so, will this affect my employer at all? And does he need to be informed?...

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Will the court reduce child support payments until finding a new job, should I file a motion to decrease it?
Asked in Hoboken,  NJ Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

for the last 12 years, child support payments have been on time. 1 year ago, I lost my job and since then I have been working as a temp on and off. However for the last 4 months I have not find any jobs at all and unemployment has expired so I do not have any source of income and my savings are goin...

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Sibling with a serious medical condition and requesting self-quarantine without risk of termination or denied unemployment
Asked in Norton,  OH Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My sibling in Ohio was diagnosed with late stage Polycystic Kidney Disease in Ohio, which may put him at high risk for Covid-19. His employer is not taking appropriate actions to ensure his safety, and are not enforcing cleanliness. They make jokes and will "cough" and come within 3 feet of him whic...

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I got a speeding ticket and have 10 days to pay, the courts are closed due to covid19. I want to fight it, but can’t. what to do
Asked in Roscommon,  MI Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I was driving and slid into a ditch. No damage was done to anyone’s car or property, simply fell in a ditch. I got a tow and police came and gave me a speeding ticket. The roads were Icy, I wasn’t speeding, but apparently he said “too fast for conditions” or something. Anyways, the courts are closed...

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Does DA denial mean I will be cleared of this crime due to lack of evidence? How long is the statue of limitations?
Asked in Las Vegas,  NV Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I was arrested for First degree domestic violence in January 2020. Neither myself or my boyfriend wanted to press charges and neither of us were hurt during the arrest, but due to the 0 tolerance law someone went to the jail and they chose me as primary aggressor. They called him recently and he mai...

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What can I do if I failed to serve the motion papers to the other party?
Asked in Riverside,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I am on a fixed income, the axle broke on my car forcing me to have to pay more than I could afford and I cannot afford a process server until early next month. My hearing is tomorrow, I have spent hours upon hours upon hours in preparing my documents and I cannot afford for my motion to be dismisse...

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ESTA and COVID-19. Are there any option to extend it? What will happen if I overstay?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I am an Italian citizen and I am in the USA on ESTA which expires on April 24th. My flight back home is on the 15th of April, but considering the current situation in Italy with COVID-19 I am afraid to go back. Is there any way to extend the ESTA and to stay in the States for the next 1-3 months wit...

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My motorcycle was stolen (I'm in a coronavirus lockdown abroad) & towed, am I liable?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

1. I left the motorcycle under my housemate's care. 2. Saw a tow company letterhead (USPS informed service) addressed to me, and called to find out that my motorcycle is with them. 3. It got towed from a completely different neighborhood (stolen), but my housemate didn't inform me when it was missin...

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I have been waiting since October 7 2019 for an interview appointment at ciudad Juárez how much longer do I have to wait?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

We finally got all our documents approved for green card on October and I still haven’t received an email with the appointment I feel like this is taking much longer than usual

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Father has two weeks during summer ?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

The father and I have the alternate weekend parenting plan. During summer he has two consecutive weeks with our 8 year old son. We mediated and agreed that he may split those two weeks to one at a time. Our order says we follow the regular schedule (alternate weekend) during summer as well. He may s...

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Lease?
Asked in New Brunswick,  NJ Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My son, who is in college, signed a lease for June 2020 until May 2021 with 4 other friends. Covid-19 has put us on lockdown and he has no employment. His job is outdoors and the money he makes through the summer would have paid for the lease. Can anything be done given the pandemic to void the leas...

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What rights do I have if my ex boyfriend picks our daughters (8&3) up for their weekend visit but doesn’t bring them back.
Asked in Placerville,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My boyfriend of almost ten years and I broke up 11/26/2019. He is very bitter and can’t seem to co parent with me. He communicates with my teenage daughter instead of me. Just recently he started texting me and I thought maybe he was growing up some. He picked our daughters up 03/12/2020. He normall...

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Green card holders Can delay travel to us in covid19 ?
Asked in Glendale,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I have a green card. About four months out of the US. My wife has pro cancer and flying in covid 19 is very dangerous for my wife. Can I delay my trip to the US?

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What happens with my case during the temporary closure of the court for Covid-19?
Asked in Fresno,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I filed custody papers for my son. My ex filed child support. Child support present the propose amount to me, I picked up the paperwork from the child support office March 4, 2020. They told me I have 30 days to agree or disagree about the amount. I have my paperwork ready, but the superior court ho...

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What is the pick up radius of a warrant from ohio?
Asked in Lebanon,  OH Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I have a misdemeanor warrant from warren county and my boyfriend has a misdemeanor warrant and a felony warrant from hamilton and butler counties. If you are picked up in a non adjoining county will they extradite you back to warren county? For example, if you are picked up and identified in highlan...

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How do I sue Groupon ?
Asked in San Diego,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Due to COVID-19 & the Governors state mandate to shut down all non essential businesses the Circus Vargas event that I purchased 7 tickets for through Groupon has been Canceled. Total cost was $175. Per their Extraordinary Events Policy if an event is Canceled or Rescheduled the purchaser is entitle...

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How much for a lawyer to call and make an application for me for Satisfactory Departure on an ESTA due to coronavirus?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  5 Answers

Please let me know. If you can take my case I’m interested.

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Can I collect unemployment benefits after resigning?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I gave my company 2-week notice right before the coronavirus crisis broke and I'm now concerned it might take a long time for me to land my next job. I'm not sick, nor is anyone in my family. The job was just a bad fit for my career and I wanted to take some time off to find a better job. I have no ...

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Can we be forced to take a pay cut when we have an employment agreement ?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I have an employment agreement but company is asking to go part time and be paid half. If I refuse will I be terminated for cause ?

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My husband has an O1 visa (he’s Brazilian) he needs to come back to the US but the embassy is closed in Brazil.
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  3 Answers

He had emergency surgery in Brazil and the day he was released 3/17 they closed the Embassy due to Covid19. Im here alone and we both desperately want him here (we were planning on starting the greencard process although this isn’t our concern at this moment). His visa is valid until September but a...

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