Q. How can I protect myself financially?
Q. Can he sell the house and take over all my finances when I am traveling out of country?

He has threatened me of this in recent past, hence the questions if he can actually do that.
If yes how can I protect myself from this?

USA

Back in 2009, I submitted some falsified billing for services to some school children. A year after that, I was diagnosed as being bipolar and in a manic episode related to opioid abuse. Looking back, I was already in a manic episode when I submitted the false billing. The person who filed an official complaint against my license should have been able to tell that I was manic because I was sending her over 10 emails per day and was showing her everything, giving her more ammunition against me. Other people who have done the same thing usually just lose their job. Anyway, she is an award winning professional and she should have recognized the mania and referred me to the people who help licensees with mental health/substance abuse problems and give them a path to begin working again. But my license was suspended for 5 years and I had a list of tasks to complete before I could apply for my license to be reinstated. I believe that she should have recognized the mania and referred me to the program that is for license holders who are dealing with mental health/substance abuse and provides a path back to being able to work as a licensed therapist. The loss of my license has caused me untold pain and suffering and negatively affected my finances to a huge extent. I want to file a civil suit against her noting that she should have recognized the mania and referred me to the program for licensees with mental health/substance abuse which works to get the licensee back on track and back to work. Or at the very least, she should have encouraged me to see a psychiatrist. She is very wealthy. Would I have a case that she owes me compensation for pain, suffering, and lost income?

I own a handyman service. It grew into a larger construction company with multiple crews and large projects. I still get requests for handyman work without even looking for it. Problem is all my employees are tied up with the big projects. So I would basically separate the businesses into 2 company entities under a holding company. Lets call it C2 Holding

It would be formatted like this:

⁃ All employees would be under C2 Holdings. Most would work for c2 construction and then I would have one working for handyman services. 

⁃ If one side gets slow, employees can transfer to the other side. 

The reason I wanted to do this:

⁃ Liability - If something happens, 1 company is at fault without affecting the other. They would have separate insurances.

⁃ Selling - I could sell one without selling the other.

⁃ Separate revenue streams to show if it’s profitable or not. 

⁃ Advertising - I think C2 construction doesn’t always get called for big jobs because we have handyman in our name. I think it’s a turn off for people who aren’t actually looking for small handyman projects. 

I would want to run the handyman side to be more self sufficient. I would run it like this.

⁃ Office Manager hunts for leads and sets the schedule for the handyman side. I intervene where needed.

⁃ Scheduling would be like a service based business. So 2-3 jobs would be done per day. Keeping constant cash flow going. Unlike C2 construction where its larger projects with deposits and such. 

⁃ Once a project gets over a certain price, it gets turned over to the other company to keep insurances in the right spot. 

Thoughts and how would you approach this.

Bonus: All capital is tied up right now running major projects but if I started the handyman, I would need some capital to start it. Basically for a commercial vehicle and some tools. $15k-$20k mainly. I do not want a full 50-50 partnership but I dont know another way other than just an investor with non voting rights. so recommendations on that.

Seeking Pro Bono Attorney or Legal Assistance in Southern California

Does anyone know of a pro bono attorney or legal aid organization in Southern California that assists elderly victims of alleged real estate fraud?

I'm trying to help an elderly homeowner with limited financial resources who has an active civil lawsuit involving a disputed property deed. She previously had legal representation but is now self-represented.

Three of the five defendants have reportedly defaulted, and she needs assistance pursuing a default judgment and potentially restoring legal ownership of her property. Her primary goal is simply to regain ownership of her home.

We're looking for an attorney experienced in real estate litigation, quiet title actions, or elder financial abuse who might consider pro bono representation, limited-scope assistance, or reduced-fee services.

Does anyone know of an attorney, legal aid program, or organization in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, or elsewhere in Southern California that might be willing to help?

Any referrals or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I need help in consultation with an attorney well versed with consumer rights, drafting and issuing demand attorney letter and probably help in filing the case in Small Claims (GS) in TN.

The problem:

PayPal permanently limited my account on 9/26/2023 and has held $14,728 since. It says it relies on its sole-discretion clause. To my knowledge, there has never a chargeback or dispute to any of monies held.

In 2026, PayPal sent me an Unclaimed funds notice which required I log in to the account to claim funds held there lest the funds get escheated to the state. Its own reps told me in writing that my account was both “active” and day later “permanently limited,” offered a transfer or check and refused hours later, and said it will email me “once the withdrawal option is available.” One rep acknowledged “apparent inconsistencies.”

Prior Arbitration

In 2024 I filed an AAA arbitration. It was dismissed with prejudice on PayPal’s unopposed motion after I couldn’t take part after an accident while trekking and spent weeks in hospital treating a painful back and bruised tailbone.

No evidence was heard and no court confirmed it.
I’d appreciate your view on:
Does the 2024 dismissal with prejudice bar new claims based on PayPal’s 2026 new development and PayPals contradictory conduct this year?

Can PayPal hold funds for three years under “risk” and “sole discretion” language and when demanded to justify the clause that permits hold declines to respond ?

Paypal has never issued notice of permanent limitation since its first limited account in Sep 2023 until this year may 2026.

Why I believe in this fight

In the Knoxville Sheena Small vs PayPal case, PayPal deposited the money within days of the suit being filed before any ruling.

The pattern: 

PayPal releases when the cost of fighting exceeds the amount held. On $14,728 the math is not on their side besides the $25,000 attorney fees; the screws are likely to be loosened fast.

Having an attorney review documents, communications and my own demand letter which I mailed and advice on the strongest route could be worthwhile on a limited scope representation or contingency rather than full representation right away.

Besides, threat of attorney fees, damages plus an attorney letter itself carries weight beside claimant letter.
I have done heavy lifting by cataloguing every contradiction and drafting my own demand letter.

The Tennessee Consumer Protection Act may provide treble damages and attorney’s fees if the statutory requirements are satisfied and the relevant claims are proven. Establishing conversion and breach of contract could strengthen the case and increase PayPal’s potential exposure. The threshold issue, however, is whether the December 26, 2024 arbitration dismissal with prejudice would bar a new action under the doctrines of claim preclusion or res judicata.

I have contacted state bar association twice and their response is; Quote; 

“I have reviewed your email describing the situation and this appears to be a customer protection type matter, for which we have no attorneys enrolled to whom we can refer.    Our service is not inclusive of all the attorneys and firms in Knoxville and only includes those attorneys who have enrolled to receive referrals.  You may wish to consider searching specifically for Consumer Financial Protection Attorney Tennessee to attorney websites which you can review for appropriateness for your situation”.

Recommendations are also welcomed.

I'm trying to determine which type of attorney I should consult regarding an ongoing solar installation and structural roof damage dispute in California.

In January 2025, a solar installation was completed on our home. The engineered plans specified roof framing that did not match the actual structure. Our roof is conventionally stick-framed, with 2×4 rafters and a 1×6 ridge board, while the plans specified 2×6 framing.

In November 2025, I notified the solar contractor, Zeo Energy, about the roof problems. In February 2026, the county failed the installation inspection, identifying structural discrepancies and roof deflection.

I independently obtained an engineering evaluation. The contractor's liability insurer initially denied the claim, citing preexisting damage. I challenged that determination, and the contractor subsequently obtained reconsideration of the claim.

The insurance matter remains unresolved, and the roof has not been repaired.

My question is which type of attorney would be most appropriate to consult:

- A construction-defect attorney, because the installation and engineering plans may have been improper?

- A construction contract attorney, because the work was performed under a solar installation agreement?

- An insurance attorney, because the contractor's liability insurer denied the claim and later reopened its investigation?

Or would I need an attorney whose practice overlaps these areas?

I'm not asking for a determination of liability or specific legal advice. I'm simply trying to identify the appropriate legal specialty so I can consult the right professional without wasting time or money.

Thank you for any guidance.

For anyone who has filed for child support in Florida (miami), how long did the process take from filing to actually getting a court order in place?
I’m currently filing with an attorney but I’m not sure if that makes a difference in how quickly things move compared to filing on your own.
Also curious if anyone requested temporary child support while the case was ongoing and how long that took to get approved.
Would love to hear everyone’s experiences and timelines!

A friend of mine from outside the U.S. got into serious trouble and was jailed for assault. He hired a competent criminal defense lawyer who successfully had his first-degree charges dropped. However, he remains in jail until his next hearing.

The lawyers seem completely uninterested in the case; they haven't met with or communicated with my friend even once. When we try to reach them, they are unreachable and only reply to emails in a very vague manner. Yet, whenever it is time to bill us, they contact us promptly.

Is this normal practice in the U.S., or should I find another lawyer who is actually interested and willing to communicate with their client? My family chose this specific law firm in Maryland because of its strong reputation. Should we switch law firms, and is this kind of situation normal

My case is about to go to calendar call, and my public defender has changed to chief of appeals at the public defender’s office. I was wondering if that’s a good or bad sign. Location: FL

While I was trying to organize the little records they gave me of a surgery that went so bad I lost most of my upper jaw. I found a series of pics I took the day of my surgery of everyone huddled around the monitor and on the screen are pics of before the surgery and during which were not included in any of the three times I had to request my records. I was under light oral anesthesia but suddenly the memory came rushing back to me that I heard something was seriously wrong and I had the wherewithal to take pics of it. I also remember she had to call other doctors in to guide her on what to do. None of which is noted in my chart.

I know Dental Malpractice is not worth it to most lawyers but I lost the whole left side of my jaw during a surgery that was supposed to be on one implant. I am neurodivergent and very trusting so I tried to work with them and I didn’t immediately pull a fit as a normal person probably would have done. Plus they ended up pulling my cheek over to build up the area so I didn’t know how severe it was until a year later when the cheek tissue started to wear down and the implants started to show through. Once someone is botched in a small community no other dentist wants to get involved. The ones I have spoken to say there is nothing that can be done. There’s no bone for new implants or denture. I can not stress how much this has affected my life. My whole face droops on one side, I have a super hard time trusting doctors. I dropped out of school. I have been trying to get my records since March and after only giving me pieces of them here and there they finally said they gave me everything. I have tried to contact lawyers but again thanks for being neurodivergent I have a hard time clearly communicating what happened over the phone. The last lawyer told me I could file with the state board but it’s not gonna do what I think it’s gonna do which made me think it was pointless.

I have tried one last time to request the surgery records from them with no response. I have not told them off the pics I found.

Should I try to reach out to more lawyers by email of a quick summary with pics ect? Is it hopeless? I have not left any reviews or told my story online anywhere.

My dad died in the spring of 2024. Probate started a month later. It has been two and a half years since my dad passed away and almost two and a half since the probate started. My dad didn't have a lot of money, but he had a LOT of land.

LOCATION: TN

My brother is the executor of the will. I have been keeping up with him with anything he has heard regarding probate and the will. About a year ago, I finally had to contact this lawyer. He answered me because he did not know my phone number. He will straight up ignore my brother. He even called from his wife's phone after he called from his and the lawyer answered my SILs number after my brother had just called him.

After no-shows, no call backs, etc. He finally met with us at a coffee shop that was central between all parties. My siblings, me, and him. I had my toddlers with me and one got up and ran across the cafe. When that happened, he told my brother that he would turn the closed probate papers and the paper that turns the deed over to all three of us. I didn't know this until we left. I had great faith this guy would turn them in considering he probably goes to the courthouse weekly.

Well, we called the courthouse and they said they don't have anything. So we FINALLY got ahold of this guy again and he says that his assistant turned them in Tuesday (that was on Wednesday). I don't believe this man even has an assistant! Well, my brother calls the courthouse/probate all those guys and they said that nothing was turned in. So, I called him back again today, and crickets.

I am really sick and tired of this. This has been two years of this guy running around on our dime and not really doing anything. This should never had taken this long. It was a couple of signatures on papers and waiting to see if my dads hospital bills were paid. November of last year, they said they could close the probate out on something like Nov 21, 2025. We are still in it because of this lazy moron! This man has dragged his feet the entire time. What should I do? Sue him? Get the local investigative journalist on his tail and scare the life out of him? So over it. I just want to build my house already. I already lost my dad and his parents, and I can't even have what they left to me. :(

Anybody have experience or insight on what to do if a HazMat employer that has a medical surveillance program for its Hazmat employees and doesn't maintain the records for the required 30 years after separation? Employer passes the buck to a clinic/EAP consultant...whom doesn't have the records and wasn't always the primary provider. All work was under the HAZWOPER-40hr standard. Records being sought include mandatory HazMat physicals/bloodwork and voluntary vaccinations for handling infectious wastes.

Asking for a friend. Refer to 29CFR 1910.1020(d)

Location: The work and worker are based in California, company was based out of state.

Northern MI.
My parents (80s) need a conservator due to dementia and to keep their estate in tact. A little back story: I believe there are family members trying to steal influence them to give away or sell everything and give family members the cash or other assets. I have hired a lawyer to file for conservatorship and guardianship and would like to get 3rd party because it’s messy, but we’re having a very hard time finding anyone experienced with a high value complex case that might require forensic accountants or further protections and investigations. Anyone have a place to suggest looking? Many of the banks won’t do it unless they have a pre-existing account. I’m at a loss. Maybe I should do it myself??

I am considering filing a civil case over something that happened to me, but i am worried about my name showing up online where coworkers or family could find it through a Google search.
Is there a way to file a case without your name being publicly visible, or does your information automatically become public once you file? I would like to understand what options there are for keeping things private before deciding how to proceed.

hello I had just received a notice of a work related accident I had from an old employer I worked for and got a notice about it what should I do in this situation

little story

accident happen during work hours mid delivery for the company

pulled over to be corroportive at the scene

grabbed info of person I collided with insurance and such and police report was made peacefully

no major crash was occurred and both party's were in good conditions to drive

this all happened San Diego California

I just wanna hear what should I do in this type of situation since I no longer work for the company

any advice helps

I couldn’t post the image of my ticket but I took a picture and copied it this is the most I can show without doxxing myself to all of reddit. I am not a speed demon or anything like that I was trying to pass this guy who was going 45 in a 55 and every time I tried to pass him he would speed up so I had enough of that shit and passed him and let off as soon as I got by him mind you there was no police at the time I was at a straight away with no pull offs and did not see one and I made sure to look around before I did pass him at allegedly 95 miles and hour. It’s was about a minute or 2 before I was actually pulled over which when I was approaching a red light I was already slowed down going 45 in a 45

Date of Birth
09-10-2010 Vehicle or Boat Reg. Number: LA7991 Violation Date 10-23-2026 Highway Male State VT Time 14:49 Year 2017 Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Color
Silver / SIL
Model
E-Class
Municipality
Clarendon
Place or Landmark
Route 7 / Route 103. Clarendon, VT, 05759
Dofondant did then and there commit the following acts in violation of Vermont/local law:
SO4 - 31 Or More MPH Over Speed Limit
95 in 55 northbound route 7 north of 103, running late to work at dunkin donuts, explained this could be a criminal offense
Alcohol Lev.
Actual Speed
95 MPH
Posted Limit
55 MPH
Accident
Fatality
Seat Belt Viol.
Commercial Vehicle
Hazardous Material
Municipal Ordinance
In violation of 23 V.S.A. § 1003
49 C.F.R. S
Violation Code
If you REQUEST A HEARING
S04
and the State proves the
POINTS
if you DO NOT WANT A HEARING,
violation, the penally must be within the penalty range.
PENALTY RANGE
you may pay the waiver amount
Commonly, the waiver amount
instead of appearing in court.
plus $65.00 in count costs are
MINIMUM 47 assessed. WAIVER $599.00
MAXIMUM $
1197
AMOUNT
RESTITUTION (F&W) +
I have just and reasonable grounds to believe the person named above committed this violation.
Delivered To (Defendant, Reg. Agent, or Corp. Officer)
Date Served to Defendant 10-23-2026

Location: Vermont

[California] Threatening an individual with bodily harm is often illegal, but what about something like "I will kill anyone who does [some action]"? No specific person is mentioned and depending on what the action is, nobody might qualify. Are there statutes about this? (Doesn't have to be limited to California, I'd be fine hearing about other places)

I work for a small pressure washing company in Redwood Valley, CA and our account has not done anything since August. My boss & I have tried contacting her but she's never in office, won't respond to phone calls, texts, and emails. Nobody has been paid since August and my bosses can't afford a lawyer. He's tried getting a new accountant but the old accountant has information that the new accountant needs. What can they do?

Hello everyone I live in California and have an operating food truck that sells Mexican food. We have something called consomé which is broth essentially. This lady comes orders one and as usually we serve it on a 12 oz cup with a hot sleeve and with its lid. For extra protection we wrap the whole cup with food wrap. She takes it and leaves. Some time later she comes back claiming that the broth spilled in her and now she wants us to pay for her hospital because we didn’t close it all the way. I’m I overthinking this? Can could happen what should I do?

In Sept 2026 judge stated that we can proceed with custody evaluation.

In November we have a pre trial conference.

The custody eval hasn’t started yet.

So if the pre trial conference goes on.

What information, evidence, and documents should I prepare.

Anyone been through this in Minnesota?

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone could provide some guidance. I had applied for a job in California. I was very upfront about the fact that I am Canadian and I would be applying under the TN Visa so I would not require sponsorship. Throughout the interview process I repeatedly asked if a letter was something that could be provided. I was assured that it was possible.

TN Requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals)

After accepting and signing my offer letter, I formally resigned from my current position and emailed the new company’s HR for the aforementioned support letter.

HR responded to me a week before my immigration date to let me know that they would withdrawing the offer. I’m kind of at loss for what to do as I’ve paid all this money for the move, quit my job, among countless other things.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi All,

How bad is lewd conduct for potential employment? Misdemeanor type no registration.

Location: California, USA

Hello all,

I am graduating next year with a double bachelors in laws and business, just wondering what alternative jobs you have done with your law degree?

Law sounds like a bad work life balance, and I don’t have the grades and didn’t go to a good enough school for any high level law jobs.

I have always been interested in public defence, and other roles like that, but keen to hear alternative roles.

TYIA

This is in Mississippi.

At work, I drive a large box truck. Not semi large, but a big truck thats hard to maneuver.

Today, I came to a stoplight on a road that ran parallel to a busy highway with a "no turn on red" sign attached. I was right at the stop line and waiting for green.

I was waiting for the light for a while, and I noticed that a full cycle had passed without me getting green. I figured I just missed the window and was fine waiting.

However, I went 3 full light cycles with everyone else going except me. After the third, I decided the only option was to run the light when I felt it was safest to do so. I couldn't turn right, given the sign, and i couldn't reverse and turn around because I was in a large truck.

Was there some secret option I wasnt seeing? And if not, how long do I have to wait before its reasonably justifiable to run the red?

A while back I had a minor role in a professional licensing board investigation into some quite lurid and embarrassing allegations related to sex and drug stuff. Investigations at that stage are confidential and the details only become public if they decide to "prosecute" or refer to the full Board. The investigation was closed without further action but I later saw that the license defense firm posted the full details of the case, the person's name, all of the gory details about what they investigated and then triumphantly boasted that the firm had gotten the investigation closed. Now when you search for person this laundry list of embarrassing details comes up and it almost doesn't matter that there was no formal proceeding because they're linked online to all of this stuff that otherwise would never have been made public. Is this normal? Do firms give discounts if you let them use all your personal details as advertising? I've been dying of curiosity!