My mother passed away leaving a house that was only in her name. my sister and I are her only heirs. my sister has stated in person that she...

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My mother passed away leaving a house that was only in her name. my sister and I are her only heirs. my sister has stated in person that she "doesn't want anything to do with the house" and in text messages she stated for me to " get professionals to contact her to sign off on the property" and that "me and my aunt can have it all". If I wanted to go ahead and work at getting possession of the home, without my sister, would the texts and affidavits from family that heard her say she doesn't want anything to do with house, be allowed in court and help. I paid taxes on the house once since mom has passed but I refused to pay anymore because she possibly responsible also for taxes, but has not helped me pay for upkeep or taxes.

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Your sister was right. Have an attorney draft a disclaimer or quick claim deed for you. The private Court will force you to spend more money trying to use the evidence you have now.

Good luck

Is there a law in Missouri that states you can protect a woman who is being pushed?

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Is there a law in Missouri that states you can protect a woman who is being pushed?

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No. But, there defenses to civil and criminal charges that have to do with committing assault and battery in the act of using reasonable non+lethal force to defend another. If you have been sued or prosecuted, tell your attorney why you did the thing(s) they say you did.

Good luck

I entered into an agreement with a credit card company to make monthly payments on a debt and the judgment was granted. I have been making m...

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I entered into an agreement with a credit card company to make monthly payments on a debt and the judgment was granted. I have been making monthly payments since March of 2005. The amount was $4734.00 which was balance owed plus interest and fees when I called in July 2014 to inquire on my balance thinking I was near the end of payments I was told my balance was now $6103.84. I was then told that my monthly payments didn't cover the monthly interest added to the debt. I was never informed that the debt was accumulating interest monthly. I've been paying $40. a month for 9 years paying a total of $4520. and instead of having a balance of $214. I now have a balance of over $6000. Please help me I don't know what I can do now...

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Please contact my office for additional information on this problem.

We'd need to know who it is your dealing with and review what you have in writing, as well as a timeline of events. We can conduct a no cost no obligation review and if we find unfair or deceptive debt collection practices, we could represent you at no cost to you and fight to obtain up to $1,000 in damages for you under the FDCPA.

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How do I adopt a child who has been in my custody for more than four years. I am not the biological father, but the birth mother left him wi...

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How do I adopt a child who has been in my custody for more than four years. I am not the biological father, but the birth mother left him with me with a letter signed by her to give me the right to make choices for him. He is eight years old.

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It does not appear that you have legal custody signed by a judge for this child.

Since the child has been in your home for over 6 months, you have legal standing to go to court and ask for custody of this child. It sounds like the mother voluntarily left the child with you which will help your case.

Adopting this child is certainly an option too. You need to meet with an attorney in person and discuss your options.

I recommend attorney Patricia Bushman at 713-807-9405. Her first appointment is free.

She takes payment plans. I rent space in her office. I only mediate these days.

You can also look on this website for an attorney or www.avvo.com

Thank you for taking this child into your home & loving this child.

Happy Thanksgiving.

What can I do i if sexual harassment retaliation and my supervisors blatant refusal to rectify a safety hazard, lead to my Permanent disabil...

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What can I do i if sexual harassment retaliation and my supervisors blatant refusal to rectify a safety hazard, lead to my Permanent disability?

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More facts are needed. It is unlawful to retaliate against an employee who complaints - in good faith - about being sexually harassed in the workplace. If you were injured on the job, you can file a workers' compensation claim. If you believe that you were retaliated against after complaining about sexual harassment in good faith, call an employment law attorney to discuss the facts. If you were injured on the job in the course and scope of your employment, call a workers' compensation attorney to discuss.

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I'm not sure how sexual harassment or company retaliation can credibly be claimed to lead to 'permanent disability' unless there is serious physical injury involved, but IF you can prove the harassment and/or the retaliation against you for reporting it, then you have grounds for a case of 'discrimination', during which you will be able to try to prove your damages. Consult with local attorneys experienced in employment discrimination law. If you can't find one, feel free to contact me. I've been doing these cases for many years.

My step son wants to sign over his rights to his child to me and his mother. She is bi-polar and he said he is tired of dealing with her. Sh...

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My step son wants to sign over his rights to his child to me and his mother. She is bi-polar and he said he is tired of dealing with her. She has run away from home and taken an overdose of pills because she is not happy living with him and his new wife. They are both verbally abusive to her. We have temporary custody for 7 days and want to raise her but are both retired and living on a fixed income. The father don't want to support her in any way. We can't afford a lawyer and can't afford the doctors or medication that she has to take. How do we go about getting custody of her and is there any help we can get for her doctors and medication? The people at the hospital said we could get her on disability on my social security after he signs her over and she will have Medicare and Medicaid but is this true. We only have six more days to get all of this settled. What will happen if we can't get it settled before our 7 days are up?

Thank you

Ben Wilson

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You need to meet with an attorney in person. Look on this website & www.avvo.com for a family law attorney.

I will attempt to address some of your questions.

1. He add you as an additional "conservator" of the child. You would have the right to establish the child's residence and claim her on your taxes.

2. I suspect that the judge will order him to maintain her on health insurance and the parents (mom and dad) would pay 100% of the medical out-of-pocket costs. Grandparents are not expected to support their grandchildren. In the State of Texas, parents are expected under the TX Family Code to support their children.

3. Mom and Dad would also be ordered to pay child support until she graduates from high school or turns 18 - whichever is later. If the child is disabled and can never support herself, you would need to have the child support extended past the usual age of 18 or high school. In Texas, parents can be ordered to pay child support for the entire child's life if the child cannot ever be expected to support herself.

4. You need to find the money for an attorney. You desperately need help. You obviously do not understand Texas law. The father is attempting to manipulate you. You need a tough smart attorney to help you. I cannot tell where you live. If it is around San Antonio, call Attorney Clint Lawson. Tell him that I sent you. He is an excellent attorney.

I hope this helps.

www.familylaw4u.com

713-847-6000

I was supeonaed to testify against my son who is criminally charged. Do I as a witness have any protection under the law from being charged ...

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I was supeonaed to testify against my son who is criminally charged. Do I as a witness have any protection under the law from being charged also.

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Yes it's called the 5th amendment. You may refuse to answer any question that could incriminate you.

John