Recent content by AnotherTenant

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas Nearly 8 months ago, I had surgery. It took four months or so, but Blue Cross Blue Shield finally paid all the assorted claims. Yesterday, they sent me a letter stating that they had decided that one of the tests they already paid for was...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX As a non-exempt employee, how should I be paid when on an out-of-town three-night business trip? Am I entitled to be paid for travel time?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas The company that I work for closes for two weeks at Christmas time and we are required to use accumulated vacation hours in order to be paid for that time. Unfortunately, I used my vacation hours last month when I was hospitalized and now...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I was involved in a minor parking lot fender bender - no injuries to anyone and only minor damage to both cars. The other driver and I backed into one another, so we are both equally at fault. Are we required to report this to our insurance...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas Sorry, I realize this isn't really the appropriate forum for this question, but it's the closest I could find; none of the others is exactly right, either. So, I have some friends who are homeless. They apparently received some money for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas A friend of mine was just arrested for some bad checks that she wrote in 1998. Isn't there a statute of limitations on this? Also, how is it possible that this same person was arrested for a DUI in 2010, and the bad checks didn't come up then?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas The degree granting me custody of my son states something similar to "This court decrees that LI'L KID is a disabled child and not able to care for himself", (sorry, I don't have the document in front of me, but that's the gist of it.) It...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I just received a phone call from someone claiming I owe money from an old phone bill. He did know my old phone number, but he didn't have either my current or former address correct. He also knew the last four digits of my SSN. Because I...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX OK, I'm sure you're going to think I'm yanking your chain, but this really is a legitimate question. Also, I'm not sure I chose the right topic to post the question under, so I'll be pleased to move it if need be. So, I need to know whether...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas My doctor has scheduled me for surgery of a sensitive nature in two weeks time. He has told me that I can expect to be off work for about six weeks. Our HR director told me that I MUST file for FMLA, and that it's for my own protection. I...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX Some months ago my friend's child was removed from her home by CPS. Child has been living with an adult sibling and his family since that time. It now appears that CPS intends to terminate Friend's parental rights, and I am exploring the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX Please excuse me if this category is not an appropriate place for my question; I will move it if anyone can point me to a better one. I want to change my last name. The reason for this is twofold: I have been divorced for 25 years and chose...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX In 1991 I was charged with a felony. I believe that I plead no contest and was given the opportunity to complete a deferred adjudication process, which I successfully did in 1995. I could, however be misremembering since the very phrase...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas So my landlord is being sued by the county for 2008 and 2009 property taxes for the house I rent from him. His court date is in a couple of weeks and there is no chance he will be able to come up with the money he owes. He's also got the...