Law & Ethics - August 2007

The original marriage took place in Maryland and we will be getting married in North Carolina.He says that since she was already married that their marriage license became null and void. What she did was considered bigamy and I want to make sure it does not happen to him. Is it just that simple? Can he just walk away or does he have to file paperwork? Is there someone he can call to see if the marriage has been voided or if it is still on the books as a real marriage?

2007-08-23 11:15:55 · 13 answers · asked by pcsofhevn 1

The amount of welfare that you can receive is so low that welfare reform is not needed. You need to be about 200% below the poverty line in order to get a very small amount of cash assistance. A family of four can not make more than $400 a month in order to get $400 in cash. How can people say others are abusing the system? There is nothing to abuse. Yes, they can get other benefits like medical or food stamps. But it's not even enough to live off of, let alone abuse.

2007-08-23 11:15:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone named Tom Robinson wants to send you travelers checks and you cash them for him and then western union him the amount in Nigeria minus 10% for your pay. Okay, yes the travelers checks are counterfeit.. Another stupid scam.. My question is: What happens when the bank finds out?? Do the police get involved?? Does this person who fell for the scam go to Jail and get charged?? Just a few questions that i wanted answered by some real people! Thanks a bunch in advance.. :)

2007-08-23 11:05:26 · 7 answers · asked by Kat0312 4

most affirmative action programs that are available today are to help out women from being discriminated in the work place.

2007-08-23 11:04:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

me and my husband were thinking about joining golds gym we went up there looked around and we decided i liked it and i was going to join. we filled out papers about my health and stuff and the manager had me sign a liabilty waiver. thats all she said it was and she had my husband sign a paper for eft. for the monthly payment. my husband said he wanted to think about it and we had left our credit card at home anyway. we told her would would call back with the #. looking into at home we found out there was a contract of 12 months connected with it. next day i called and confirmed it. now two weeks later she is calling me leaving voicemails saying that i signed a legally binding contract. she never once told me thats what i was signing thats why the next day i called and asked her if a contract was involved. and she even told us that day without our credit card info she couldnt do anything as far as me joining that day. so what should i do? am i stuck in a contract? is it legally binding

2007-08-23 11:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by sabrina m 1

Richardson, Tx

2007-08-23 11:00:56 · 8 answers · asked by billy b 1

I am the executor of the Estate that owns Real Estate valued at well in excess of $500,000 and the estate owes roughly $25,000 in back personal income taxes on behalf of the deceadent to the IRS. Once the IRS places a lien on the Real Estate owned by the Estate, how long does it take before the IRS is able to force the property for sale or auction?

2007-08-23 11:00:49 · 2 answers · asked by fa98 2

This plan is to give LA its own NFL stadium, lavish upscale shopping malls and high priced homes and condos. Sounds like a dream come true, huh? All they have to do is displace thousands of poor lower class citizens and thier families from thier homes to do so. The sell out of his own people(name withheld) justifies his decision for the new project as giving 50 thousand new jobs to the community. What community?! Does he really think that Miffy is going to drive her $100k 16th birthday mercedes to work at hotdog on a stick?! It makes paid slaves for the rich who can actually afford to be living there. The residence will be paid the bare minimum to move but not enough to buy homes there. The jobs He said that will be provided won't pay enough to live there and the employees will have to travel distances just to get to work. If the wealthy want this so bad then why don't they build it in thier backyards? Are the employees not good enough to drive over and serve the rich in their hood?

2007-08-23 10:59:29 · 1 answers · asked by TODD H 1

Richardson, Tx

2007-08-23 10:59:03 · 2 answers · asked by billy b 1

My mom died and my seventeen year old daughter lived with her , during her last two months of life, helping care for her, and so she would have someone with her at night. Now that she has passed, the apartments let my kid stay there, and start a new lease. so she went to get cable in her name, and they told her until she pays off my moms cable bill, she can never have service there. Is this legal? she wasnt on the contract, the cable was there before she moved there, and it makes no sense to me.

2007-08-23 10:57:14 · 7 answers · asked by justinlgirl2001 1

2007-08-23 10:37:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 10:23:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I signed a contract 2 years ago and now because the mortgage industry is getting worst, the company wants me to sign a new contract lowering my base salary, bonus and no transportation expenses. What could happen if I don't sign the new contract? Do I be entitled to received unemployment benefits?

2007-08-23 10:12:00 · 5 answers · asked by myriam c 1

and likely have to serve community service time??

2007-08-23 10:09:14 · 7 answers · asked by nickruf20001 1

2007-08-23 10:08:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 10:07:00 · 1 answers · asked by nickruf20001 1

My last employer rarely gave us meal breaks. My friend still works there but is looking for another job. She put her resume on craigslist and was told byher employer to remove it or she would have to let her go...is that illegal

2007-08-23 10:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by lanelle17 2

We lived together for about 8 months in Wright County, Minnesota. When I moved out, I asked if he would like me to pay half of the rent and utility bill for the last month we were on that lease together. He told me not to worry about it, but I eventually found out that he wrote bad checks all over the place that last month and then skipped town. I now have paid for the rent ($750), the late fees ($255), and a collection agency for the bank in which we had an account together ($107). I paid all of these because my name was also attached to them, but I would like to at least get him to pay me back for half. I'm wondering if that's possible and how I would go about doing that, only knowing that he is somewhere in Ohio. I do know his parents address in Ohio, but I do not have their phone number, nor do I have his. I do, however, have his social security number. Please help!

2007-08-23 09:58:38 · 19 answers · asked by A to the Wha Wha! 1

Just read where the guy who shot George Wallace in 1972 will be released from prison later this year, But Sirhan Sirhan, the guy that shot Robert Kennedy in 1968 is still in prison. Is this reverse discremination? Is the fact that Wallace was a racist the reason why he's getting out, but Sirhan is still rotting in jail?

2007-08-23 09:48:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother died 07/09/2006. I am in Kentucky; my mother did have a will. And I have been through probate court and named executrix. She did own a home which I am living in and currently paying the mortgage on. The house was initially worth 32,311.00. And I still owe 20,956.90. She did have some bills left behind totaling around 13,000.00. I guess my questions is can they make me sell the house or is there something I can do to save the house. Any loopholes. Because in those debts are not really mine. And my lawyer has a different story every time call him. It doesn’t seem as if he is really fighting on my behalf.

2007-08-23 09:09:18 · 5 answers · asked by Jesse G 1

I encourage my wife to maintain her friends she acquired before our marriage; Just as long as they remain - Positive. However, there is one particular friend that is beginning to dig under my skin. My wife experienced an abusive relationship with her ex husband; It was bad enough for the courts to place a restraining order against him for the next 3 years. This "RO" will expire in November and I suggested that it be extended or a new one issued. Well, it is my wife's friend that suggest she not do this because she feels that it will put a strain on the relationship between her and her son that he acquired custody of after a series of threats. This guy is a certified jerk - he now resides with my wife's former best friend and brides maid. My question to you - do you believe an abusive man can be rehabilitated?

2007-08-23 08:28:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently received a letter from an acquaintance accusing me of waiting and watching her shopping; she put this down to an 'adolescent crush'. I am in my 60s and she nearly 70 and these allegations, for which she provides no evidence or witnesses, are unfounded. I reported the letter to my local police station. Action seemed called for because she threatened, if the 'behaviour' continued, to report me to my employeer. (I am a university lecturer.) The police gave me a Criminal Intelligence number for future reference. Today another letter arrived from this person, charging me with various character-defects including 'extreme callousness'. I find this frankly a nuisance. I have had no contact with this person from my own side for over two years and just want to be left alone.

Is there a legal remedy ? Are we dealing with harassment, anti-social behaviour - or what ? I don't want to suggest the wrong offence to the police. Any informed suggestions or advice would be welcome.

2007-08-23 08:18:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and when the buyer got it home it didn't work? What would you do?

If it worked fine when you sold it too and you showed the buyer this before they bought it?

2007-08-23 08:08:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can you decide for another person something so intimate,Lifelong and irreversible?
If you passed,and the man is unhappy about it,it can be done later,but if you intervene you leave the patient with no return,if unhappy.

2007-08-23 07:50:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

that stops young people being able to take thier driving test before the age of 21

2007-08-23 07:48:13 · 14 answers · asked by louise d 6

the children in 1984. The government no longer has to police because the children are willing and able to do it for them. Don't you think Yahoo! should employ someone to read through the Q/A to determine what REALLY violates guidlines?? I think that we do a disservice to ourselves by acting as police. We are sensoring each other because we can....a frivolously might I add. Isnt it Yahoo!'s job to make sure the content of their site is kosher??

2007-08-23 07:47:10 · 6 answers · asked by smellyfoot ™ 7

I have a 3 year old daughter and am separated from her father. The divorce will be final in January and am currently engaged to my childhood sweetheart who happens to be in the army. The wedding is planned for next May and he is stationed in Kentucky. I now live in NC, so its about a 10hour drive. Once married, I would like to move to Kentucky with my new husband. He loves my little girl and would like to eventually adopt her. Her real father doesn't see her but maybe once every month or two and is apparently into drugs, but I can't prove that. He would much rather party than spend time with his daughter. What do I do? Can I take her to Kentucky? I know that she would be much better off there and I wouldn't actually work, I would just stay at home with her. What can her father do to prevent me from moving?

2007-08-23 07:42:49 · 25 answers · asked by Little Miss Sunshine 1

It doesn't really make sense how an adult male can sleep with a 16 year old girl, but can't take pictures of her

2007-08-23 07:42:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they sold or consumed? or.. what you think is done with them ?

I think its's cops' party:)

2007-08-23 07:35:08 · 21 answers · asked by Rose 2

In the UK. I think it's 16, but does that mean it is legal for a 50 year old man to have sex with a 16 year old schoolgirl?

2007-08-23 07:32:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous