Questions tagged [family]
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If I am part of a family trust but was under age can my grandmother or mother settle in court for a lump sum of money and have me taken off the will
My great grandfather left a family trust; my grandmother says she sold my portion in court to the trustee while I was under age. Is that legal? I am from California, U.S.A
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Is there legal precedent when there is no permission granted & a sibling enters your room? They were caught on camera
I am interested to know if trespass will be considered if its a family member.
The door was closed & permission was not granted.
There was nothing wrong being done but they just enter & walk around the room.
Would there be legal precedent in…
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How many days do you have to live somewhere in Texas before you have residency in a home?
A woman has to move in with her parents because she fears becoming homeless while her husband is on probation for a felony DWI. Over 4 years of probation while living there the parents become extremely toxic and abusive to the woman (their…
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Can a family ask the government to hide the details of a relative's death?
I know of a fictional story plot where the cause of someone's death is unknown. The death may be due to natural causes, or it could be murder. The government investigates, but the findings are hidden from the public due to a request made by the…
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Giving contact information on estranged family member without consent
Background: I'm based in the UK, specifically in England whilst my brother is in Scotland. We are also both adults.
I have a bit of a weird situation and I wanted to know where I stand legally.
Firstly, I'm estranged from my father and have been for…
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Minor's legal right to his personal property
I am the legal guardian of my 14-year-old grandson and have been since he was 2 years old. He has resided with his Aunt for the past 6 years. Due to issues concerning his safety in her home, he has requested to reside with me. I have brought…
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If you win a family court appeal in MS can you request another judge?
If a person wins an appeal in MS family court due to no guardian ad litem being appointed when allegations of child abuse are made known does the appellant have grounds to request another judge or will the appellant have to face the same judge?
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How is the "Truthfulness In Statements To Others" evaluated by a judge or the ABA?
In accordance to ABA 4.1, what are the conditions that would qualify a lawyer of unethical conduct in violation of rule…
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How can I protect my family land, my family relationships, and my husband?
My grandmother is the sole owner of 40 acres of land. Her will states that it will be divided between her children, my aunt and my dad, upon her death. My father died a few years ago, and my grandfather last year. I have been living on the property…
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My wife does not eat since 4 days, and threats me by divorce. How to save our family with a baby?
We are in Germany. Both of us, and also our baby (2 months old) are the citizen of another (EU) country.
Recently she became very crazy, and I don't know, what to do.
She does not eat. The case is serious, she lost about ten kg in the last…
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North Carolina filial law
I live in Canada and have an elderly father who lives in North Carolina. Can NC’s filial law affect me since I live out of state? I am retired living on Social Security with my Canadian husband.
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What are the consequences for a family fight in the US?
If a mother (senior) first tries to slap her daughter (30+ yrs old), but the mother missed, and then the daughter grabs the clothes her mom is wearing, and slams her mother against the wall, what kind of law is violated? What are the consequences if…
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How much is a child's income allowed to benefit their parents?
I asked this on Finance and they said it was a Law question.
Let's say you are an ordinary family, and one of your young children is lucky enough to be cast in a huge blockbuster movie franchise, for which they are paid many millions of dollars.
The…
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Have I misread Hermesmann v. Seyer?
Hermesmann v. Seyer (State of Kansas ex rel. Hermesmann v. Seyer, 847 P.2d 1273 (Kan. 1993))
To me, the opinion of the court implies
A) Single mothers work too many hours for too little pay to raise a family,
B) Fathers are in any state to help,…
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Illinois stay at home and visitation time
Currently Illinois is on a stay at home order based on current conditions with covid19. My sons (who has asthma) biological father decided to still go on vacation to Florida. The day he gets back he is supposed to have a 6 hour visit with my son. …
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