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Q: How can we handle someone refusing to leave an elderly parent's home in Mississippi, attempting to claim the property?
In the state of Mississippi, how can we address a situation where a person moved their belongings into an elderly parent's home 10 years ago after a divorce, without paying rent or expenses, and refuses to leave despite requests from the homeowner and family? This person is an adult child of... View More 
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jul 10, 2025
answered on Jul 10, 2025
As they have lived there so long and established residence, the homeowner will need to serve them a 30 day notice to quit. If they don’t leave after this, the homeowner can file for eviction in the Justice or County Court.
However, without a will, the child will become a partial owner... View More
Q: How can I stop a clinic from terminating their relationship due to alleged misconduct?
I received a letter from Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Clinic that they are terminating their professional relationship with me, effective August 6, 2025, due to alleged behaviors that didn't align with their standards and laws protecting healthcare workers from harassment. I have not... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 10, 2025
answered on Jul 10, 2025
Take the contract governing your professional relationship to an attorney who practices in the area of employment law, along with any documents describing the alleged harassment and any evidence proving that you did not commit the alleged behaviors. Your contract may prohibit or limit your... View More
Q: Tripped and fell at a casino; waiting 4 months for response. What next?
I tripped and fell at a casino at the age of 78. Despite notifying the casino, they have been saying the incident is under review for 4 months. They have footage of the fall on camera, but I still haven't received any update or contact information. I sustained injuries that have affected my... View More
William John Light
answered on Jul 10, 2025
answered on Jul 10, 2025
The usual claims filing requirement for Indian casinos is 6 months. You need an attorney ASAP. However, bear in mind that falling, by itself, is not a claim. You have to show that the casino did something wrong. Either it created a dangerous condition which caused your injuries, or the... View More
Q: Do I need to fire my attorney to file a pro se motion in my criminal case?
I'm currently involved in a criminal case where my attorney has not addressed my requests to file a motion to vacate a Failure to Appear (FTA) warrant and reschedule my court date. I have repeatedly emailed my attorney regarding this, but have received no response. As a terminal cancer patient... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 10, 2025
answered on Jul 10, 2025
Yes. Texas does not allow hybrid representation. You either have an attorney, or you represent yourself.
You firing him isn't immediate and self-executing. If you fire your court-appointed attorney, you will have to wait for him to file a motion to withdraw and wait until the judge... View More
Q: Can I use registered mail for delivering a divorce waiver to a spouse in Canada?
I have not yet started divorce proceedings, but I need to deliver a waiver to my estranged spouse who lives in Canada. The only address I have is a PO box. Can I use registered mail for this, and are there any specific requirements for international service in divorce cases?
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 10, 2025
answered on Jul 10, 2025
The delivery of a waiver is not formal service of process. You can use any method of delivery you want to send your spouse a waiver to sign. You must include a file-marked copy of the filed petition for divorce with the waiver.
If your spouse does not sign the waiver, you will have to... View More
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