Recent content by enjay

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland My husband is a long-time recovering alcoholic. He does pretty well the vast majority of the time and attends AA. He has survived a couple of rounds of layoffs at work but the problem is that he now works 12+ hours a day because the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland We received a notice on Saturday that the fall maintenance inspection will take place this week. We are to allow a three day window (Wednesday through Friday). We are also supposed to either remove our pets from the apartment for those...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland I had no idea where to put this but I guess this spot makes as much sense as any other. We are in the process of having our son's name changed. The last name is remaining the same and all we are doing is switching his first and middle...

What is the name of your state? Maryland My husband was injured on the job back in January (an enormous splinter in his leg that needed to be cut out). We've received several bills that were immediately turned over to his employer to submit to their insurance carrier. Today I received a "Final...

What is the name of your state? Maryland My son had a dental appointment on July 14. He had his last two baby teeth extracted as well as the standard routine stuff. The claim was submitted immediately and rejected on July 28 because the insurance company (United Health Care) claimed that...

What is the name of your state? Maryland The owners of my very large apartment complex have a prospective buyer who is inspecting the apartments. For the past month, each Friday we receive a notice that our apartment will be inspected sometime during the next week. From what I can find...

What is the name of your state? Maryland My husband got a ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign. He claims he came to a full stop, but I know he probably tapped the brakes for a split second and kept on going. In Maryland, you can plead guilty by paying the fine, request a trial/hearing...

What is the name of your state? Maryland We're going on vacation in a few weeks and are taking my 10 year old stepsister along. Legally, what do I need in order to travel with her (we're flying) and to obtain medical treatment if necessary? Thanks.

What is the name of your state? CA I think I know the answer to this question, but I'd like some verification. I have a friend who has been divorced since her child was very young. The child's father has had no contact with my friend or her child since the 7 year old was an infant. She is...

What is the name of your state? MD We have an employee whose leave balance is typically only a day or two at any given time. She is now requesting FMLA leave because she has bad menstrual cramps and takes a muscle relaxer during her period and therefore can't drive to work. Each month she...

Article from The Washington Post: Va. Adultery Case Roils Divorce Industry Conviction Draws Attention to Little-Used Law By John F. Kelly Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, December 1, 2003; Page B01 When John Raymond Bushey Jr. became the first person in as long as anyone can remember...

What is the name of your state? Maryland, however my sister and her daughter are in Pennsylvania. My sister is an out of control alcoholic who can no longer care for her 14 year old daughter. I am willing to take custody, but not if it means 2 months down the road my sister can decide that she...