{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvl0kd","c_root_id_B":"efvkuaw","created_at_utc_A":1549469764,"created_at_utc_B":1549469638,"score_A":30923,"score_B":5129,"human_ref_A":"While first reading, I assumed you were talking about an actual kid, not a 15 year old.  Yes, your son can be arrested and yes could be liable for the 2000 bucks.    Why do you think the brother is over reacting?  Would you feel any different had your son stole 2000 dollars cash?","human_ref_B":"If he's offered to return the figure, that will be the end of the involvement of the police.  Probably.  But he can absolutely sue you, and you'll have to pay him the in-package value of the item based on your son's actions.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":126.0,"score_ratio":6.0290504972}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvn25m","c_root_id_B":"efvmew3","created_at_utc_A":1549471199,"created_at_utc_B":1549470751,"score_A":26478,"score_B":18619,"human_ref_A":"while it may seem silly to you as its a toy he's quite correct that toys still in the box are worth a lot more. While finances may be tough your son damaged his property and he can get back the value from that. Your best bet is to work out a payment system with him. Additionally you can always try to find a replacement at a cheaper price. Also if money is tight, I suggest you get your son to work and start paying this off.  edit: Thank you kind strangers for the silver and gold, i'm quite appreciative.   edit2: more silver? wow thank you folks!","human_ref_B":"It\u2019s like you said yourself \u201che is family\u201d, and that is exactly why you should pay him back the full value of the collectible. If someone totaled your car, and offered you 10$ to repair it would you be cool with that?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":448.0,"score_ratio":1.4220957087}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvkuaw","c_root_id_B":"efvn25m","created_at_utc_A":1549469638,"created_at_utc_B":1549471199,"score_A":5129,"score_B":26478,"human_ref_A":"If he's offered to return the figure, that will be the end of the involvement of the police.  Probably.  But he can absolutely sue you, and you'll have to pay him the in-package value of the item based on your son's actions.","human_ref_B":"while it may seem silly to you as its a toy he's quite correct that toys still in the box are worth a lot more. While finances may be tough your son damaged his property and he can get back the value from that. Your best bet is to work out a payment system with him. Additionally you can always try to find a replacement at a cheaper price. Also if money is tight, I suggest you get your son to work and start paying this off.  edit: Thank you kind strangers for the silver and gold, i'm quite appreciative.   edit2: more silver? wow thank you folks!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1561.0,"score_ratio":5.1624098265}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvmew3","c_root_id_B":"efvn2bl","created_at_utc_A":1549470751,"created_at_utc_B":1549471203,"score_A":18619,"score_B":20833,"human_ref_A":"It\u2019s like you said yourself \u201che is family\u201d, and that is exactly why you should pay him back the full value of the collectible. If someone totaled your car, and offered you 10$ to repair it would you be cool with that?","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer, but can confirm that some of the figures do cost that much to replace.  Your brother has every right to the full value of his item, whether it's in court or not.  Your son did the wrong thing and should work hard to make it right.  Returning what is now worthless is not the same.       Would your brother and son be open to signing a payment agreement over a couple of years for the full value?  My kid would be out getting a job to pay for this, but with working hour restrictions it can take time to earn that much cash.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":452.0,"score_ratio":1.1189107901}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvn2bl","c_root_id_B":"efvkuaw","created_at_utc_A":1549471203,"created_at_utc_B":1549469638,"score_A":20833,"score_B":5129,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer, but can confirm that some of the figures do cost that much to replace.  Your brother has every right to the full value of his item, whether it's in court or not.  Your son did the wrong thing and should work hard to make it right.  Returning what is now worthless is not the same.       Would your brother and son be open to signing a payment agreement over a couple of years for the full value?  My kid would be out getting a job to pay for this, but with working hour restrictions it can take time to earn that much cash.","human_ref_B":"If he's offered to return the figure, that will be the end of the involvement of the police.  Probably.  But he can absolutely sue you, and you'll have to pay him the in-package value of the item based on your son's actions.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1565.0,"score_ratio":4.0618054202}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvmew3","c_root_id_B":"efvkuaw","created_at_utc_A":1549470751,"created_at_utc_B":1549469638,"score_A":18619,"score_B":5129,"human_ref_A":"It\u2019s like you said yourself \u201che is family\u201d, and that is exactly why you should pay him back the full value of the collectible. If someone totaled your car, and offered you 10$ to repair it would you be cool with that?","human_ref_B":"If he's offered to return the figure, that will be the end of the involvement of the police.  Probably.  But he can absolutely sue you, and you'll have to pay him the in-package value of the item based on your son's actions.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1113.0,"score_ratio":3.6301423279}
{"post_id":"ans8wm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.72,"history":"(va) My son stole a rare toy from my brother. My brother is refusing to take it back and is threatening to get the police involved. What do I do? Right now my brother is threatening to \"sue\" me for my son taking a figure from his collection and get the police involved. Here is the story.  ​  Last week my brother invited me and my family over for diner. While we were there my son asked to see my brothers collection of toys and figures. My brother has spent a good deal of money on his collection and from what I know it's one of his biggest hobbies. Well, after diner we left and everything seemed normal  ​  Well, until yesterday. My brother called me up furiously and told me my \"little shit\" stole something from his collection and I needed to return it immediately. I honestly was upset at this, but if my son had taken something that was wrong,especially if it was from my own brother. Well, it turns out that my son slipped away during dinner and took a Boba Fett figure from his collection. He confirmed it because he has footage from his porch camera of him taking it out to our car.  ​  I was furious and took it from him. Here is the problem though, after I confirmed with my brother it was his I found out that my son had removed it from it's packaging. Apparently the figure is worth almost 2000$ in it's package and almost nothing out of it. So my brother broke down over the phone and refused to take it back before hanging up. Well, he just called me again today and said he wanted me to pay for a replacement immediately or he will get the police involved and sue me. I told him I would help pay for one but not fully to which he said \"not good enough\" and hung up.   ​  Honestly, what are my options here? I can't afford to pay him back right now. If he does go the police will my son get arrested? He's only 15. It was very wrong of him to do but I think my brother is over reacting. What can I expect if he does take me to court or call the police?","c_root_id_A":"efvnoyw","c_root_id_B":"efvkuaw","created_at_utc_A":1549471637,"created_at_utc_B":1549469638,"score_A":14644,"score_B":5129,"human_ref_A":"I'm not sure why you are having a hard time understanding this.  Your brother is owed the full replacement value.  If he chooses to accept partial payment or your son working for him and calling it even, that's awesome.    But LEGALLY no court is going to side with you.  At all.  The sooner you get over that, the sooner you can reach out to your brother and work out a payment plan.   Keep in mind that your son committed a crime.  If you keep acting like this, I wouldn't blame your brother one bit for calling the cops on your son.  Your stubborness to realize and accept that your brother is in the right is a little frightening.  I really do hope you take this seriously and don't let your son get off easily.  The next person your son steal from may not be so understanding.","human_ref_B":"If he's offered to return the figure, that will be the end of the involvement of the police.  Probably.  But he can absolutely sue you, and you'll have to pay him the in-package value of the item based on your son's actions.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1999.0,"score_ratio":2.8551374537}
{"post_id":"eom6t5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"Friend forced to have sex with boss while she was incapacitated My friend was interning during her summer while she was studying at university in Pennsylvania. Her boss was always very nice to her, and asked her to get drinks with him on her last day of work. They went to a bar, and got sufficiently drunk - where he admitted he was attracted to her. She brought up the fact that he's married, and he acknowledged it. He wanted her to come to his house to meet his wife. She agreed, and so they went to his place. My friend met the wife, and they all drank some more. At this point, my friend blacked out and can't remember anything that happened after this point. She only remembers her boss saying, \"you should take your pants off.\" She doesn't even remember if she did do that.  Next morning, the wife was dropping her off, and was extremely hostile with her. Turns out, the boss had sex with my friend, while the wife was watching. The wife also apparently made out with my friend. In the morning, the wife forced my friend to take a Plan B (apparently, the guy didn't use a condom). She somehow got a hold of my friend's phone number, social media handles etc., and harrasses her regularly - calls her names and insults her a lot.   My friend is afraid to take any kind of action as she does not want her parents to find out (she's an international student). What options does she have? Is it possible for her to proceed legally in the US without her parents ever finding out back home?","c_root_id_A":"fedo5wy","c_root_id_B":"fedoe6m","created_at_utc_A":1579016228,"created_at_utc_B":1579016375,"score_A":164,"score_B":1143,"human_ref_A":"She should report this incident to the police as soon as possible. The police will investigate and then a DA may choose to press charges. As mentioned, newspapers typically do not name complainants in allegations of sexual assault. To do so violates journalistic ethics. It is unlikely that your friend's parents would find out about this through the media, so she can likely keep this secret from them if that's what she wants.   Serious cases like this may take years to work through the justice system. A DA's office will have victim coordinators to help your friend through this process and through your friend's trauma.","human_ref_B":"I would file a police report and complain to where she was interning. Yes, there's a lot you don't know, and yes they \\*may\\* have plausible defenses that could hold up in court. That said:  1.) It is very inappropriate, and the boss should be fired for this behavior. Period. If he is working through the university, this absolutely violates their code of conduct.  2.) There's a possibility it's happened more than once. The only way for authorities to piece together what's going on is to keep getting reports - maybe in isolation the act is defensible, but if this is something they've done to multiple interns, an investigation might shake out more facts to lock down a pattern of behavior.  Finally, save all messages, social media posts, texts, voicemails. From here on out, keep contemporaneous notes of any other calls or interactions  - where you were, what time it was, what was said, etc.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":147.0,"score_ratio":6.9695121951}
{"post_id":"eom6t5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"Friend forced to have sex with boss while she was incapacitated My friend was interning during her summer while she was studying at university in Pennsylvania. Her boss was always very nice to her, and asked her to get drinks with him on her last day of work. They went to a bar, and got sufficiently drunk - where he admitted he was attracted to her. She brought up the fact that he's married, and he acknowledged it. He wanted her to come to his house to meet his wife. She agreed, and so they went to his place. My friend met the wife, and they all drank some more. At this point, my friend blacked out and can't remember anything that happened after this point. She only remembers her boss saying, \"you should take your pants off.\" She doesn't even remember if she did do that.  Next morning, the wife was dropping her off, and was extremely hostile with her. Turns out, the boss had sex with my friend, while the wife was watching. The wife also apparently made out with my friend. In the morning, the wife forced my friend to take a Plan B (apparently, the guy didn't use a condom). She somehow got a hold of my friend's phone number, social media handles etc., and harrasses her regularly - calls her names and insults her a lot.   My friend is afraid to take any kind of action as she does not want her parents to find out (she's an international student). What options does she have? Is it possible for her to proceed legally in the US without her parents ever finding out back home?","c_root_id_A":"fedo5wy","c_root_id_B":"fee0nlw","created_at_utc_A":1579016228,"created_at_utc_B":1579023919,"score_A":164,"score_B":730,"human_ref_A":"She should report this incident to the police as soon as possible. The police will investigate and then a DA may choose to press charges. As mentioned, newspapers typically do not name complainants in allegations of sexual assault. To do so violates journalistic ethics. It is unlikely that your friend's parents would find out about this through the media, so she can likely keep this secret from them if that's what she wants.   Serious cases like this may take years to work through the justice system. A DA's office will have victim coordinators to help your friend through this process and through your friend's trauma.","human_ref_B":"Your friend should also contact RAINN. Their number is 1-800-656-4673.   They will have resources for counseling and other health care (such as STI testing). They may also have legal resources, depending on the state you're in. There are a lot of variables at play here (being an intern, immigration law, etc.) that affect her legal rights, so finding a group that focuses on helping sexual violence survivors is best because they will know how those different things affect her case.  Your friend can also report to the Title IX office at your school. Even if the assault didn't occur on campus, this will give them access to school-based resources. I would recommend googling the school and Title IX before doing this, because some schools are terrible about Title IX and that will factor into whether she wants to do this. You can also check out Know Your IX for more information about her rights under Title IX.  Edit: I realized that you gave the state. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape has some resources on their website. It might be a good place to start.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7691.0,"score_ratio":4.4512195122}
{"post_id":"eom6t5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"Friend forced to have sex with boss while she was incapacitated My friend was interning during her summer while she was studying at university in Pennsylvania. Her boss was always very nice to her, and asked her to get drinks with him on her last day of work. They went to a bar, and got sufficiently drunk - where he admitted he was attracted to her. She brought up the fact that he's married, and he acknowledged it. He wanted her to come to his house to meet his wife. She agreed, and so they went to his place. My friend met the wife, and they all drank some more. At this point, my friend blacked out and can't remember anything that happened after this point. She only remembers her boss saying, \"you should take your pants off.\" She doesn't even remember if she did do that.  Next morning, the wife was dropping her off, and was extremely hostile with her. Turns out, the boss had sex with my friend, while the wife was watching. The wife also apparently made out with my friend. In the morning, the wife forced my friend to take a Plan B (apparently, the guy didn't use a condom). She somehow got a hold of my friend's phone number, social media handles etc., and harrasses her regularly - calls her names and insults her a lot.   My friend is afraid to take any kind of action as she does not want her parents to find out (she's an international student). What options does she have? Is it possible for her to proceed legally in the US without her parents ever finding out back home?","c_root_id_A":"fee051d","c_root_id_B":"fee0nlw","created_at_utc_A":1579023561,"created_at_utc_B":1579023919,"score_A":47,"score_B":730,"human_ref_A":"There is a possibility that the Title IX office at the University can help, depending on whether her boss is affiliated with a US institution.","human_ref_B":"Your friend should also contact RAINN. Their number is 1-800-656-4673.   They will have resources for counseling and other health care (such as STI testing). They may also have legal resources, depending on the state you're in. There are a lot of variables at play here (being an intern, immigration law, etc.) that affect her legal rights, so finding a group that focuses on helping sexual violence survivors is best because they will know how those different things affect her case.  Your friend can also report to the Title IX office at your school. Even if the assault didn't occur on campus, this will give them access to school-based resources. I would recommend googling the school and Title IX before doing this, because some schools are terrible about Title IX and that will factor into whether she wants to do this. You can also check out Know Your IX for more information about her rights under Title IX.  Edit: I realized that you gave the state. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape has some resources on their website. It might be a good place to start.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":358.0,"score_ratio":15.5319148936}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxnuqx","c_root_id_B":"fjxtl03","created_at_utc_A":1583678991,"created_at_utc_B":1583683030,"score_A":1682,"score_B":1844,"human_ref_A":"make sure you get a copy of all evidence backed up not on a corp own device or email account.","human_ref_B":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4039.0,"score_ratio":1.096313912}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxke54","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583676220,"score_A":1844,"score_B":1262,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"Get to HR ASAP on Monday!  This is full of problems that could negatively impact the company.  Bring all of your proof.  Tell them you want your job back and no more problems with this manager.  If your HR department is any good at all, this shit will get fixed ASAP.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6810.0,"score_ratio":1.4611727417}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxs977","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583682144,"score_A":1844,"score_B":205,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"I would see if you have a solid case for libel since with written falsities and the loss of income due to being fired subsequently from it","labels":1,"seconds_difference":886.0,"score_ratio":8.9951219512}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxpz1e","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583680548,"score_A":1844,"score_B":91,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"I would recommend speaking with a lawyer to read over your contract to see if your employer fired you outside the terms of the termination of contract.  If they violated the termination clause, you can sue them for breach of contract.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2482.0,"score_ratio":20.2637362637}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxsunt","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583682544,"score_A":1844,"score_B":58,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer   Go speak with a lawyer ASAP. This may be an ADA Title VII violation. There are time sensitive administrative processes that need to be completed, particularly a charge filed with the EEOC and the state equivalent of the EEOC. If the charges are not fired in time you will lose your ability to sue. An employment law attorney will be able to help you with the steps, and explain your rights, and what to expect. S\/he will also be able to direct you to a lawyer or help you themselves with the beach of contract claim.  You mention your concern of being drowned in lawyers. If you obtain an attorney, your companies lawyers will not be allowed to contact you directly without your lawyers consent. Also most employment law attorneys work on a contingent or fee shifting basis, so cost will likely not be a barrier.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":486.0,"score_ratio":31.7931034483}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxscur","c_root_id_B":"fjxtl03","created_at_utc_A":1583682212,"created_at_utc_B":1583683030,"score_A":24,"score_B":1844,"human_ref_A":"This sounds like unlawful retaliation. Definitely get HR involved","human_ref_B":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":818.0,"score_ratio":76.8333333333}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxsvea","c_root_id_B":"fjxtl03","created_at_utc_A":1583682558,"created_at_utc_B":1583683030,"score_A":17,"score_B":1844,"human_ref_A":"I would contact a lawyer. Personally, I\u2019d demand the manager be let go in order for me to return otherwise I would sue them. Suits not as costly as you might think.   Contact an employment attorney.","human_ref_B":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":472.0,"score_ratio":108.4705882353}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxswyg","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583682587,"score_A":1844,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - but this sounds like slander. Spreading something untrue that affects your reputation and employee lent. The fact that there are emails proving he not only disclosed your medical issues - which should be kept private - but that they were untrue... all bizarre and the company is open to a lot of liability. Which HR will see once you bring this shit show to their attention. They will most likely not want you to take it further and try and settle things with you either by returning you to your previous position or by giving you a generous severance package and an NDA","labels":1,"seconds_difference":443.0,"score_ratio":141.8461538462}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtl03","c_root_id_B":"fjxt0nl","created_at_utc_A":1583683030,"created_at_utc_B":1583682656,"score_A":1844,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","human_ref_B":"This is a classic case of libel. You are entitled to any damages incurred as a result of these lies.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":374.0,"score_ratio":230.5}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxswsl","c_root_id_B":"fjxtl03","created_at_utc_A":1583682584,"created_at_utc_B":1583683030,"score_A":8,"score_B":1844,"human_ref_A":"First thing I would suggest is gather evidence. Make sure to save the email chain WITH HEADERS. You might also forward it to your personal email (if your company email policy allows, check with IT if unsure).","human_ref_B":"OP, FL attorney here. Go get a consult with a FL employment attorney, and pronto. I have seen similar situations before and think, practically, your position is there is cooked. But, you may very well have some cause of action. I would think, at MINIMUM, you have a cause of action for \u201cdefamation per se.\u201d   Regular defamation can be hard to prove, because how do I demonstrate how I was \u201cdamaged\u201d (ie, what was the financial impact of the defamation)? But defamation per se presumes damages because the statement is so injurious. Saying someone attempted suicide, subjecting them to distrust, disgrace, etc. is right there.    Examples of per se defamation include: When the statement charges that a person has committed an infamous crime; When the statement charges a person with having an infectious disease (or mental illness); When the statement tends to subject one to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt or disgrace; or The statement tends to injure one in his trade or profession.  See any similarities??  So if you can\u2019t get to an attorney immediately \u2014 though, I would make this a priority \u2014 consider sending an anti-spoliation letter to the company, which is a letter demanding they preserve all evidence (including correspondence, documents, records, etc.) related to your employment and the circumstances of your termination, leave, etc. If you do this, be sure to specifically reference the emails from the manager that mention the \u201csuicide attempt\u201d and all replies, as well as the dates if known. You don\u2019t have to mention the circumstances. You can simply say something like, \u201c...including the [date] email from [manager] to [employees] with the subject line [\u201csubject\u201d], as well as all replies and forwards of that correspondence.\u201d   This will out the company on notice that you are engaging an attorney and that they must preserve evidence. Manager may start trying to delete record of this. It also lets the company know that you know some of what transpired. It also puts managers above the person who spread this rumor on notice of his actions so they\u2019ll begin to investigate.  Edit because the post is otherwise locked - OP, my post is slop because it was done quickly on mobile, but I think you get the gist. You may also have some contract-based action here. Please go speak to a good employment attorney about what I see as , at minimum, the following potential causes of action: (a) wrongful termination; (b) defamation\/defamation per se; and (c) breach of contract.  Also, the most upvoted advice here is to \u201cspeak to HR.\u201d I do NOT recommend this. You have already been terminated. That can only put them on notice (without it being in writing) that you intend to bring a claim. It\u2019s bad advice IMO and I\u2019ve reported it as a violation of this sub\u2019s rules.   HR\u2019s duty is to protect the company, not you. You do not work there. They will not be looking out for your interests. Even if you report this matter to them, and they terminate the manager, how does that help you? HR\/the company in that instance would still only be protecting the company\u2019s interests. The manager was acting as an agent of the company when s\/he sent these emails and when you were terminated, not as an individual.   I do not practice employment law, but I do represent businesses. I would thank a terminated employee for putting me on notice of a potential claim. I would be able to prepare the company and any defenses before the first round ever began. My advice, again, talk to a reputable employment attorney before speaking to anyone at your company. You will be doing yourself a great disservice otherwise.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":446.0,"score_ratio":230.5}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxke54","c_root_id_B":"fjxnuqx","created_at_utc_A":1583676220,"created_at_utc_B":1583678991,"score_A":1262,"score_B":1682,"human_ref_A":"Get to HR ASAP on Monday!  This is full of problems that could negatively impact the company.  Bring all of your proof.  Tell them you want your job back and no more problems with this manager.  If your HR department is any good at all, this shit will get fixed ASAP.","human_ref_B":"make sure you get a copy of all evidence backed up not on a corp own device or email account.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2771.0,"score_ratio":1.3328050713}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxs977","c_root_id_B":"fjxtw08","created_at_utc_A":1583682144,"created_at_utc_B":1583683234,"score_A":205,"score_B":391,"human_ref_A":"I would see if you have a solid case for libel since with written falsities and the loss of income due to being fired subsequently from it","human_ref_B":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1090.0,"score_ratio":1.9073170732}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxpz1e","c_root_id_B":"fjxtw08","created_at_utc_A":1583680548,"created_at_utc_B":1583683234,"score_A":91,"score_B":391,"human_ref_A":"I would recommend speaking with a lawyer to read over your contract to see if your employer fired you outside the terms of the termination of contract.  If they violated the termination clause, you can sue them for breach of contract.","human_ref_B":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2686.0,"score_ratio":4.2967032967}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtw08","c_root_id_B":"fjxsunt","created_at_utc_A":1583683234,"created_at_utc_B":1583682544,"score_A":391,"score_B":58,"human_ref_A":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer   Go speak with a lawyer ASAP. This may be an ADA Title VII violation. There are time sensitive administrative processes that need to be completed, particularly a charge filed with the EEOC and the state equivalent of the EEOC. If the charges are not fired in time you will lose your ability to sue. An employment law attorney will be able to help you with the steps, and explain your rights, and what to expect. S\/he will also be able to direct you to a lawyer or help you themselves with the beach of contract claim.  You mention your concern of being drowned in lawyers. If you obtain an attorney, your companies lawyers will not be allowed to contact you directly without your lawyers consent. Also most employment law attorneys work on a contingent or fee shifting basis, so cost will likely not be a barrier.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":690.0,"score_ratio":6.7413793103}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtw08","c_root_id_B":"fjxscur","created_at_utc_A":1583683234,"created_at_utc_B":1583682212,"score_A":391,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","human_ref_B":"This sounds like unlawful retaliation. Definitely get HR involved","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1022.0,"score_ratio":16.2916666667}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxsvea","c_root_id_B":"fjxtw08","created_at_utc_A":1583682558,"created_at_utc_B":1583683234,"score_A":17,"score_B":391,"human_ref_A":"I would contact a lawyer. Personally, I\u2019d demand the manager be let go in order for me to return otherwise I would sue them. Suits not as costly as you might think.   Contact an employment attorney.","human_ref_B":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":676.0,"score_ratio":23.0}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtw08","c_root_id_B":"fjxswyg","created_at_utc_A":1583683234,"created_at_utc_B":1583682587,"score_A":391,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - but this sounds like slander. Spreading something untrue that affects your reputation and employee lent. The fact that there are emails proving he not only disclosed your medical issues - which should be kept private - but that they were untrue... all bizarre and the company is open to a lot of liability. Which HR will see once you bring this shit show to their attention. They will most likely not want you to take it further and try and settle things with you either by returning you to your previous position or by giving you a generous severance package and an NDA","labels":1,"seconds_difference":647.0,"score_ratio":30.0769230769}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtw08","c_root_id_B":"fjxt0nl","created_at_utc_A":1583683234,"created_at_utc_B":1583682656,"score_A":391,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","human_ref_B":"This is a classic case of libel. You are entitled to any damages incurred as a result of these lies.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":578.0,"score_ratio":48.875}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtw08","c_root_id_B":"fjxtrn9","created_at_utc_A":1583683234,"created_at_utc_B":1583683153,"score_A":391,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","human_ref_B":"You should have been in contact with HR for your medical leave correct?   Contact HR and file a complaint with them about your manager.  Contact a lawyer who can help you with all the legal aspects of your case. Make sure you email the email the manager sent out to HR and to the lawyer.    Have you contacted your union if yr in one or Department of Labor? Start making phone calls. Start writing down dates and people who you have spoken to about this when you came back from work.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":81.0,"score_ratio":48.875}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxswsl","c_root_id_B":"fjxtw08","created_at_utc_A":1583682584,"created_at_utc_B":1583683234,"score_A":8,"score_B":391,"human_ref_A":"First thing I would suggest is gather evidence. Make sure to save the email chain WITH HEADERS. You might also forward it to your personal email (if your company email policy allows, check with IT if unsure).","human_ref_B":"As a former HR manager, this treads very closely to discrimination for FMLA and can have repercussions for the manager who sent out the email. I would collect evidence and go straight to a labor lawyer before talking to your company HR. They will be trying to cover their own asses and it won\u2019t be good for them if they didn\u2019t do their due diligence about why you were fired. In the meantime file for unemployment and appeal when it gets turned down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":650.0,"score_ratio":48.875}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxs977","c_root_id_B":"fjxpz1e","created_at_utc_A":1583682144,"created_at_utc_B":1583680548,"score_A":205,"score_B":91,"human_ref_A":"I would see if you have a solid case for libel since with written falsities and the loss of income due to being fired subsequently from it","human_ref_B":"I would recommend speaking with a lawyer to read over your contract to see if your employer fired you outside the terms of the termination of contract.  If they violated the termination clause, you can sue them for breach of contract.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1596.0,"score_ratio":2.2527472527}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxsunt","c_root_id_B":"fjxscur","created_at_utc_A":1583682544,"created_at_utc_B":1583682212,"score_A":58,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer   Go speak with a lawyer ASAP. This may be an ADA Title VII violation. There are time sensitive administrative processes that need to be completed, particularly a charge filed with the EEOC and the state equivalent of the EEOC. If the charges are not fired in time you will lose your ability to sue. An employment law attorney will be able to help you with the steps, and explain your rights, and what to expect. S\/he will also be able to direct you to a lawyer or help you themselves with the beach of contract claim.  You mention your concern of being drowned in lawyers. If you obtain an attorney, your companies lawyers will not be allowed to contact you directly without your lawyers consent. Also most employment law attorneys work on a contingent or fee shifting basis, so cost will likely not be a barrier.","human_ref_B":"This sounds like unlawful retaliation. Definitely get HR involved","labels":1,"seconds_difference":332.0,"score_ratio":2.4166666667}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxu36k","c_root_id_B":"fjxsvea","created_at_utc_A":1583683366,"created_at_utc_B":1583682558,"score_A":24,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"I'm going to chime in here with Go See A Lawyer:  You don't really say if you qualified for FMLA - what he did either way was likely lawsuit worthy even without FMLA involved   BUT - FMLA claims come with Triple damages, making them lose a claim against you a much more expensive proposition.  See a lawyer and they can help you navigate this. :)","human_ref_B":"I would contact a lawyer. Personally, I\u2019d demand the manager be let go in order for me to return otherwise I would sue them. Suits not as costly as you might think.   Contact an employment attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":808.0,"score_ratio":1.4117647059}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxu36k","c_root_id_B":"fjxswyg","created_at_utc_A":1583683366,"created_at_utc_B":1583682587,"score_A":24,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"I'm going to chime in here with Go See A Lawyer:  You don't really say if you qualified for FMLA - what he did either way was likely lawsuit worthy even without FMLA involved   BUT - FMLA claims come with Triple damages, making them lose a claim against you a much more expensive proposition.  See a lawyer and they can help you navigate this. :)","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - but this sounds like slander. Spreading something untrue that affects your reputation and employee lent. The fact that there are emails proving he not only disclosed your medical issues - which should be kept private - but that they were untrue... all bizarre and the company is open to a lot of liability. Which HR will see once you bring this shit show to their attention. They will most likely not want you to take it further and try and settle things with you either by returning you to your previous position or by giving you a generous severance package and an NDA","labels":1,"seconds_difference":779.0,"score_ratio":1.8461538462}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxu36k","c_root_id_B":"fjxt0nl","created_at_utc_A":1583683366,"created_at_utc_B":1583682656,"score_A":24,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"I'm going to chime in here with Go See A Lawyer:  You don't really say if you qualified for FMLA - what he did either way was likely lawsuit worthy even without FMLA involved   BUT - FMLA claims come with Triple damages, making them lose a claim against you a much more expensive proposition.  See a lawyer and they can help you navigate this. :)","human_ref_B":"This is a classic case of libel. You are entitled to any damages incurred as a result of these lies.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":710.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxtrn9","c_root_id_B":"fjxu36k","created_at_utc_A":1583683153,"created_at_utc_B":1583683366,"score_A":8,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"You should have been in contact with HR for your medical leave correct?   Contact HR and file a complaint with them about your manager.  Contact a lawyer who can help you with all the legal aspects of your case. Make sure you email the email the manager sent out to HR and to the lawyer.    Have you contacted your union if yr in one or Department of Labor? Start making phone calls. Start writing down dates and people who you have spoken to about this when you came back from work.","human_ref_B":"I'm going to chime in here with Go See A Lawyer:  You don't really say if you qualified for FMLA - what he did either way was likely lawsuit worthy even without FMLA involved   BUT - FMLA claims come with Triple damages, making them lose a claim against you a much more expensive proposition.  See a lawyer and they can help you navigate this. :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":213.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxu36k","c_root_id_B":"fjxswsl","created_at_utc_A":1583683366,"created_at_utc_B":1583682584,"score_A":24,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"I'm going to chime in here with Go See A Lawyer:  You don't really say if you qualified for FMLA - what he did either way was likely lawsuit worthy even without FMLA involved   BUT - FMLA claims come with Triple damages, making them lose a claim against you a much more expensive proposition.  See a lawyer and they can help you navigate this. :)","human_ref_B":"First thing I would suggest is gather evidence. Make sure to save the email chain WITH HEADERS. You might also forward it to your personal email (if your company email policy allows, check with IT if unsure).","labels":1,"seconds_difference":782.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"ffcff9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Manager told coworkers I was suicidal and a \u201cpill popper\u201d, I brought it up and now I have no job. (FL, USA)  Yup, you read this crazy title correctly. Awhile back I had some major health issues and required a few surgeries to resolve things, and because of that I had to take some time off work. Management knew the situation, why I would be out and when I would return to work. One manager sent an email to my coworkers, without realizing I was also on the email chain, saying that I was in the hospital because I had popped some pills and tried to overdose and end it all; he said I may not ever come back to work, since I may not wake up. I only know this because 1) I was on the email chain and 2) MANY coworkers starting reaching out, very very concerned for me and saying they hoped I would be alright and recover. This all seemed so odd to me until I saw the email chain. I have NO clue what compelled this manager to do this, other than I know he was very mad with me taking short term medical leave, because he told me that. But being suicidal and overdosing was NOT at all true, I was just having another surgery. When I came back to work things were just awkward with coworkers, trying to explain that somehow what this manager said was not true, many people welcomed me back and said they couldn\u2019t believe I was alive - it was just so weird. I tried ignoring it but it really made the relationship with some coworkers a bit more awkward, as they really didn\u2019t know what to believe, because why would a manager make something like that up? When I finally had the confidence to ask some general questions about all this to the manager he was clearly annoyed, he did not want to talk about it, and oddly enough the next morning I came in I was told I no longer had a job. Even though my contract was good for another year, it was abruptly ended, after I brought up my concerns about this entire situation to this manager. I could not help but think these are somehow related. Even if they are not, and they had a legitimate reason to get rid of me and my job, what was said about my health issues, the lies that were told, I think should have never happened. And now I worry that once I leave work, what this manager could try putting in my file that may prevent me from working elsewhere in the company in the future. If they were willing to spread something so atrocious and untrue, what else would they do? I\u2019m struggling to figure out what I should do, if anything. Do I just forget it and move on? Tell HR so that my side of the story is documented? I have the emails and numerous coworkers who would vouch for what they were told, both via email and what he said to them in person. Is there anything I can do? As I said, I just can\u2019t shake the feeling that me asking about what transpired, and seeing how annoyed that made him, that the very next day I\u2019m unexpectedly told my position is over and ending early.... Any advice, even if it\u2019s not entirely legal-advice is welcome. Thanks for reading this in advance.","c_root_id_A":"fjxswsl","c_root_id_B":"fjxswyg","created_at_utc_A":1583682584,"created_at_utc_B":1583682587,"score_A":8,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"First thing I would suggest is gather evidence. Make sure to save the email chain WITH HEADERS. You might also forward it to your personal email (if your company email policy allows, check with IT if unsure).","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - but this sounds like slander. Spreading something untrue that affects your reputation and employee lent. The fact that there are emails proving he not only disclosed your medical issues - which should be kept private - but that they were untrue... all bizarre and the company is open to a lot of liability. Which HR will see once you bring this shit show to their attention. They will most likely not want you to take it further and try and settle things with you either by returning you to your previous position or by giving you a generous severance package and an NDA","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3.0,"score_ratio":1.625}
{"post_id":"d85nyg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Local cop tells me not to walk up my own hill to home!(wv) Local pd were just here not long ago telling me that me walking home was an issue. Apparently I am scaring kids in the morning walking home from work. I have no other option when I am being dropped off by other means of transportation. I ask the cop as to what I should do. His response? Stay back tell the kids get on the bus and\/or find another alternate route. There is just one route up and down. The cop then proceeds to tell me that unless I want an order of protection placed against me from their parents that I need to find another way! What do I do? I dont drive a car due to PTSD issues. I have a lot of mental health issues including hellish depression and anxiety. This is bogus. All I was doing was walking home! Help!","c_root_id_A":"f17d0kw","c_root_id_B":"f17xssq","created_at_utc_A":1569240903,"created_at_utc_B":1569249815,"score_A":4221,"score_B":4765,"human_ref_A":"Go to the station and talk to that officers superior to make a complaint.  Unless you are missing some major details from the story then definitely file a formal complaint and make sure it's recorded.","human_ref_B":"WV LEO here   Based off the info I have above, you are a citizen walking the road and are allowed to do so, regardless of the hour or day. The officer is in the wrong. You have no obligation or expectation to avoid kids at a bus stop.   WV has no restraining order. Closest we have is a DVP and can only be filed against parties related domestically.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8912.0,"score_ratio":1.1288794125}
{"post_id":"d85nyg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Local cop tells me not to walk up my own hill to home!(wv) Local pd were just here not long ago telling me that me walking home was an issue. Apparently I am scaring kids in the morning walking home from work. I have no other option when I am being dropped off by other means of transportation. I ask the cop as to what I should do. His response? Stay back tell the kids get on the bus and\/or find another alternate route. There is just one route up and down. The cop then proceeds to tell me that unless I want an order of protection placed against me from their parents that I need to find another way! What do I do? I dont drive a car due to PTSD issues. I have a lot of mental health issues including hellish depression and anxiety. This is bogus. All I was doing was walking home! Help!","c_root_id_A":"f17xssq","c_root_id_B":"f17uj3m","created_at_utc_A":1569249815,"created_at_utc_B":1569248550,"score_A":4765,"score_B":404,"human_ref_A":"WV LEO here   Based off the info I have above, you are a citizen walking the road and are allowed to do so, regardless of the hour or day. The officer is in the wrong. You have no obligation or expectation to avoid kids at a bus stop.   WV has no restraining order. Closest we have is a DVP and can only be filed against parties related domestically.","human_ref_B":"There must be some major things left out of this story.  Police don't just randomly harass people walking for no specific reason.  Edit:  Well, some do.  Most don't.  Sorry for that blanket statement.  You've mentioned you have severe mental health issues.  There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but are you talking to yourself when you're walking past the kids?  Swearing?  Do you have a facial expression that looks like you're really angry or aggressive?  Clearly the parents of these kids who are waiting for the school bus have some concerns, enough that they were willing to call the police to investigate.  It sounds like they already waiting for you as you walked past the school bus, which means this is an ongoing issue that they're now scared enough about to call the police, because they think you might hurt their kids.  You have some options.  Personal options -- When you get dropped off after work (I assume you work a graveyard shift and you're taking public transit), if you're stressed, perhaps just find a spot to sit down and close your eyes and relax for 10-15 minutes.  Then once the kids have been picked up by their school bus, you can continue home.  Or maybe take a stop that's a little further away from your home so you're able to get some walking exercise in for an extra 10-20 minutes, or maybe even grab a coffee and some food at a restaurant\/store before continuing home.  Legal options --  You can go to the police department and ask about the specific nature about the complaint made against you.  Don't be accusatory or angry when you're talking with them.  Just state that you'd like to find out more information about the complaint.  You would typically be asking to see the details (or whatever they're able to provide) of what's called an Incident Report.  You weren't arrested, so it's not part of the court system, and they may refuse to show it to you.  Having an attorney may help, but since you haven't been charged with a crime yet, that might not be a financially viable option for you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1265.0,"score_ratio":11.7945544554}
{"post_id":"d85nyg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Local cop tells me not to walk up my own hill to home!(wv) Local pd were just here not long ago telling me that me walking home was an issue. Apparently I am scaring kids in the morning walking home from work. I have no other option when I am being dropped off by other means of transportation. I ask the cop as to what I should do. His response? Stay back tell the kids get on the bus and\/or find another alternate route. There is just one route up and down. The cop then proceeds to tell me that unless I want an order of protection placed against me from their parents that I need to find another way! What do I do? I dont drive a car due to PTSD issues. I have a lot of mental health issues including hellish depression and anxiety. This is bogus. All I was doing was walking home! Help!","c_root_id_A":"f17uj3m","c_root_id_B":"f18q92e","created_at_utc_A":1569248550,"created_at_utc_B":1569261756,"score_A":404,"score_B":1308,"human_ref_A":"There must be some major things left out of this story.  Police don't just randomly harass people walking for no specific reason.  Edit:  Well, some do.  Most don't.  Sorry for that blanket statement.  You've mentioned you have severe mental health issues.  There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but are you talking to yourself when you're walking past the kids?  Swearing?  Do you have a facial expression that looks like you're really angry or aggressive?  Clearly the parents of these kids who are waiting for the school bus have some concerns, enough that they were willing to call the police to investigate.  It sounds like they already waiting for you as you walked past the school bus, which means this is an ongoing issue that they're now scared enough about to call the police, because they think you might hurt their kids.  You have some options.  Personal options -- When you get dropped off after work (I assume you work a graveyard shift and you're taking public transit), if you're stressed, perhaps just find a spot to sit down and close your eyes and relax for 10-15 minutes.  Then once the kids have been picked up by their school bus, you can continue home.  Or maybe take a stop that's a little further away from your home so you're able to get some walking exercise in for an extra 10-20 minutes, or maybe even grab a coffee and some food at a restaurant\/store before continuing home.  Legal options --  You can go to the police department and ask about the specific nature about the complaint made against you.  Don't be accusatory or angry when you're talking with them.  Just state that you'd like to find out more information about the complaint.  You would typically be asking to see the details (or whatever they're able to provide) of what's called an Incident Report.  You weren't arrested, so it's not part of the court system, and they may refuse to show it to you.  Having an attorney may help, but since you haven't been charged with a crime yet, that might not be a financially viable option for you.","human_ref_B":"Unless there is something missing from this story I would contact the police department can file a complaint against the officer in question. I would then require the police to explain what laws you have broken. In order to have a protective order filed against you there has to be a creditable threat, usually against a specific individual, in most states. I would ask them when threat you pose beyond any other person walking on the street.  My guess is that some over protective parent decided to complain for what ever reason they choose and the cop thought that I was easier to scare you into changing your behavior than dealing with the over protective parent.  Anther person in the post suggested recording the interaction with the police. I advise this and I would start recording the walk also just in case. People like to make up stories and video is hard to refute.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13206.0,"score_ratio":3.2376237624}
{"post_id":"d85nyg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Local cop tells me not to walk up my own hill to home!(wv) Local pd were just here not long ago telling me that me walking home was an issue. Apparently I am scaring kids in the morning walking home from work. I have no other option when I am being dropped off by other means of transportation. I ask the cop as to what I should do. His response? Stay back tell the kids get on the bus and\/or find another alternate route. There is just one route up and down. The cop then proceeds to tell me that unless I want an order of protection placed against me from their parents that I need to find another way! What do I do? I dont drive a car due to PTSD issues. I have a lot of mental health issues including hellish depression and anxiety. This is bogus. All I was doing was walking home! Help!","c_root_id_A":"f18q92e","c_root_id_B":"f1858q2","created_at_utc_A":1569261756,"created_at_utc_B":1569252807,"score_A":1308,"score_B":323,"human_ref_A":"Unless there is something missing from this story I would contact the police department can file a complaint against the officer in question. I would then require the police to explain what laws you have broken. In order to have a protective order filed against you there has to be a creditable threat, usually against a specific individual, in most states. I would ask them when threat you pose beyond any other person walking on the street.  My guess is that some over protective parent decided to complain for what ever reason they choose and the cop thought that I was easier to scare you into changing your behavior than dealing with the over protective parent.  Anther person in the post suggested recording the interaction with the police. I advise this and I would start recording the walk also just in case. People like to make up stories and video is hard to refute.","human_ref_B":"WVU Law has a veterans clinic. Give them a call and see if they can talk with you. (304) 293-7249  Edit- even if you are not a veteran the number will still put you in touch with the various WVU Law school clinics.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8949.0,"score_ratio":4.0495356037}
{"post_id":"d85nyg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Local cop tells me not to walk up my own hill to home!(wv) Local pd were just here not long ago telling me that me walking home was an issue. Apparently I am scaring kids in the morning walking home from work. I have no other option when I am being dropped off by other means of transportation. I ask the cop as to what I should do. His response? Stay back tell the kids get on the bus and\/or find another alternate route. There is just one route up and down. The cop then proceeds to tell me that unless I want an order of protection placed against me from their parents that I need to find another way! What do I do? I dont drive a car due to PTSD issues. I have a lot of mental health issues including hellish depression and anxiety. This is bogus. All I was doing was walking home! Help!","c_root_id_A":"f18oqc9","c_root_id_B":"f18q92e","created_at_utc_A":1569261081,"created_at_utc_B":1569261756,"score_A":73,"score_B":1308,"human_ref_A":"So, what exactly about you is frightening them? have you been interacting with them at all or are you just a somewhat odd or intimidating looking individual?","human_ref_B":"Unless there is something missing from this story I would contact the police department can file a complaint against the officer in question. I would then require the police to explain what laws you have broken. In order to have a protective order filed against you there has to be a creditable threat, usually against a specific individual, in most states. I would ask them when threat you pose beyond any other person walking on the street.  My guess is that some over protective parent decided to complain for what ever reason they choose and the cop thought that I was easier to scare you into changing your behavior than dealing with the over protective parent.  Anther person in the post suggested recording the interaction with the police. I advise this and I would start recording the walk also just in case. People like to make up stories and video is hard to refute.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":675.0,"score_ratio":17.9178082192}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnhlm2","c_root_id_B":"fhnkoft","created_at_utc_A":1581726930,"created_at_utc_B":1581728086,"score_A":1341,"score_B":4973,"human_ref_A":"If they get injured on your property they may sue you, they might not win, but defending against the suit itself could be very expensive.   I'd consider looking into fencing\/gates which can control access when you arent there.","human_ref_B":"I strongly suggest buying homeowner's insurance for the property with decent limits of liability. Not being liable does not keep you from being sued, but insurance will cover legal fees and damages for you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1156.0,"score_ratio":3.7084265474}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnko04","c_root_id_B":"fhnkoft","created_at_utc_A":1581728079,"created_at_utc_B":1581728086,"score_A":658,"score_B":4973,"human_ref_A":"This is kind of weird. I'm assuming your neighbor doesn't have a dock of their own\/way to access the water?  From what you've described, this sounds like a prescriptive easement. It fits all three criteria of 'open, notorious, and hostile use.' And since it sounds like you have signs up that it is 'private property', I would guess that it is not recorded, or came up during your title search? If your neighbor built the dock, and was on your property in order to access THEIR dock, that's one thing. But it sounds like this is your private dock that is part of your property.  If I were in your shoes, I would get an attorney immediately. First, to see if there are any recorded easements on the title. From there you can decide how to approach the issue and costs\/benefits of alternative solutions.  Best of luck.","human_ref_B":"I strongly suggest buying homeowner's insurance for the property with decent limits of liability. Not being liable does not keep you from being sued, but insurance will cover legal fees and damages for you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7.0,"score_ratio":7.5577507599}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnhlm2","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581726930,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":1341,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"If they get injured on your property they may sue you, they might not win, but defending against the suit itself could be very expensive.   I'd consider looking into fencing\/gates which can control access when you arent there.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10780.0,"score_ratio":1.6129753915}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhns9hp","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581731793,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":934,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"To add to what has been said. I would get some cameras and call the police every-time they trespass. Even if the police will not do anything you can ask for them to give a report\/incident number. That will create a paper-trail showing they were notified they were not there legally if something happens.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5917.0,"score_ratio":2.3158458244}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnko04","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581728079,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":658,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"This is kind of weird. I'm assuming your neighbor doesn't have a dock of their own\/way to access the water?  From what you've described, this sounds like a prescriptive easement. It fits all three criteria of 'open, notorious, and hostile use.' And since it sounds like you have signs up that it is 'private property', I would guess that it is not recorded, or came up during your title search? If your neighbor built the dock, and was on your property in order to access THEIR dock, that's one thing. But it sounds like this is your private dock that is part of your property.  If I were in your shoes, I would get an attorney immediately. First, to see if there are any recorded easements on the title. From there you can decide how to approach the issue and costs\/benefits of alternative solutions.  Best of luck.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9631.0,"score_ratio":3.2872340426}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnlq3k","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581728486,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":636,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"Get good insurance.   Remember  You have to weigh the potential costs of a lawsuit vs. The potential costs of being seen as the new asshole neighbor.  This is especially true if you won't be residing at the property.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9224.0,"score_ratio":3.4009433962}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho0mtd","c_root_id_B":"fhnzcyq","created_at_utc_A":1581737710,"created_at_utc_B":1581736603,"score_A":2163,"score_B":359,"human_ref_A":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","human_ref_B":"Personally I would get one of those cameras with a 2 way intercom installed and verbally trespass them. If they ignore the signs and verbal warnings, I would call the cops and report them as intruders.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1107.0,"score_ratio":6.0250696379}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho0mtd","c_root_id_B":"fhnmu38","created_at_utc_A":1581737710,"created_at_utc_B":1581728961,"score_A":2163,"score_B":162,"human_ref_A":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","human_ref_B":"Anyone on your property can and most likely sue you if they are injured, because they will not have the ability to pay the astronomical medical bills on their own if the injury is severe.  Next of kin will definitely sue you if their loved one dies on your property.  Seek the advice of an attorney to see how far you have to go to mitigate your liability for trespassers.  You may already have a problem because of the conversation where you exhibited concern for someone being injured, (you were concerned enough to have a conversation, but took zero action, safety wise, to protect the public from a situation you are\/were aware of).   Take action now, don\u2019t wait.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8749.0,"score_ratio":13.3518518519}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnypqq","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581736043,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":150,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"Get a decent insurance policy and put up a fence. Doesn't have to be a great fence, just need to be able to show you made a good faith effort to keep people out.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1667.0,"score_ratio":14.42}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnzeez","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581736637,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":51,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"Do everything in your power to protect yourself from lawsuits, as soon as you can. It sucks that it has to be this way, but people are always looking for a payout. As others have said, I\u2019d go the camera route, and report every incident. BTW, what part of Mass?","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1073.0,"score_ratio":42.4117647059}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho0mtd","c_root_id_B":"fho008n","created_at_utc_A":1581737710,"created_at_utc_B":1581737158,"score_A":2163,"score_B":41,"human_ref_A":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","human_ref_B":"Put up signs, get homeowners insurance, and notify the local  sheriff\/police.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":552.0,"score_ratio":52.756097561}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnxbhs","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581734880,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":27,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"IA100%Not a lawyer but it doesn\u2019t sound like a bad idea to document the times the trespassing occurs, describe present individuals, write down what was said to them and any replies they may give back. That can\u2019t hurt right? I\u2019m not sure how recording these guys would go or if that is even legal in itself (I seriously have no idea what I am talking about but this was the one thing that crossed my mind and I hadn\u2019t seen anyone else say it yet). But yeah, my grandma has done this shit my whole life and it\u2019s helped her out a couple times. Something is better than nothing.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2830.0,"score_ratio":80.1111111111}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho0mtd","c_root_id_B":"fhnzg3e","created_at_utc_A":1581737710,"created_at_utc_B":1581736676,"score_A":2163,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","human_ref_B":"Trespassing is criminal offense? Call the police?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1034.0,"score_ratio":120.1666666667}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnztrv","c_root_id_B":"fho0mtd","created_at_utc_A":1581737002,"created_at_utc_B":1581737710,"score_A":5,"score_B":2163,"human_ref_A":"Is there a way to fence off the dock? Is that too expensive... not a legal guy just wondering. Insurance is good too","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing op, almost exactly what you should have done. You told them they were tresspassing and didn't give them the OK even after they claimed to have been doing it for years (even though no tresspassing signs are up). ALWAYS opt to be the asshole neighbor in these situations ESPECIALLY because you have a major hazard on the property that they came with the intention of using. A dock is a major hazard that you absolutely would be held liable if you were deemed negligent. They are slippery, wet, surrounded by water, elevated, and a potential attractive nuisance. Ensure you always have liability insurance on the property, always be the asshole neighbor, and always have no tresspassing signs up. Your neighbors dont have to sue you if they slip and hurt thenselves while tresspassing, their insurance **WILL**","labels":0,"seconds_difference":708.0,"score_ratio":432.6}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnko04","c_root_id_B":"fhns9hp","created_at_utc_A":1581728079,"created_at_utc_B":1581731793,"score_A":658,"score_B":934,"human_ref_A":"This is kind of weird. I'm assuming your neighbor doesn't have a dock of their own\/way to access the water?  From what you've described, this sounds like a prescriptive easement. It fits all three criteria of 'open, notorious, and hostile use.' And since it sounds like you have signs up that it is 'private property', I would guess that it is not recorded, or came up during your title search? If your neighbor built the dock, and was on your property in order to access THEIR dock, that's one thing. But it sounds like this is your private dock that is part of your property.  If I were in your shoes, I would get an attorney immediately. First, to see if there are any recorded easements on the title. From there you can decide how to approach the issue and costs\/benefits of alternative solutions.  Best of luck.","human_ref_B":"To add to what has been said. I would get some cameras and call the police every-time they trespass. Even if the police will not do anything you can ask for them to give a report\/incident number. That will create a paper-trail showing they were notified they were not there legally if something happens.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3714.0,"score_ratio":1.4194528875}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhns9hp","c_root_id_B":"fhnlq3k","created_at_utc_A":1581731793,"created_at_utc_B":1581728486,"score_A":934,"score_B":636,"human_ref_A":"To add to what has been said. I would get some cameras and call the police every-time they trespass. Even if the police will not do anything you can ask for them to give a report\/incident number. That will create a paper-trail showing they were notified they were not there legally if something happens.","human_ref_B":"Get good insurance.   Remember  You have to weigh the potential costs of a lawsuit vs. The potential costs of being seen as the new asshole neighbor.  This is especially true if you won't be residing at the property.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3307.0,"score_ratio":1.4685534591}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhns9hp","c_root_id_B":"fhnmu38","created_at_utc_A":1581731793,"created_at_utc_B":1581728961,"score_A":934,"score_B":162,"human_ref_A":"To add to what has been said. I would get some cameras and call the police every-time they trespass. Even if the police will not do anything you can ask for them to give a report\/incident number. That will create a paper-trail showing they were notified they were not there legally if something happens.","human_ref_B":"Anyone on your property can and most likely sue you if they are injured, because they will not have the ability to pay the astronomical medical bills on their own if the injury is severe.  Next of kin will definitely sue you if their loved one dies on your property.  Seek the advice of an attorney to see how far you have to go to mitigate your liability for trespassers.  You may already have a problem because of the conversation where you exhibited concern for someone being injured, (you were concerned enough to have a conversation, but took zero action, safety wise, to protect the public from a situation you are\/were aware of).   Take action now, don\u2019t wait.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2832.0,"score_ratio":5.7654320988}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnzcyq","c_root_id_B":"fhnmu38","created_at_utc_A":1581736603,"created_at_utc_B":1581728961,"score_A":359,"score_B":162,"human_ref_A":"Personally I would get one of those cameras with a 2 way intercom installed and verbally trespass them. If they ignore the signs and verbal warnings, I would call the cops and report them as intruders.","human_ref_B":"Anyone on your property can and most likely sue you if they are injured, because they will not have the ability to pay the astronomical medical bills on their own if the injury is severe.  Next of kin will definitely sue you if their loved one dies on your property.  Seek the advice of an attorney to see how far you have to go to mitigate your liability for trespassers.  You may already have a problem because of the conversation where you exhibited concern for someone being injured, (you were concerned enough to have a conversation, but took zero action, safety wise, to protect the public from a situation you are\/were aware of).   Take action now, don\u2019t wait.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7642.0,"score_ratio":2.2160493827}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnzcyq","c_root_id_B":"fhnypqq","created_at_utc_A":1581736603,"created_at_utc_B":1581736043,"score_A":359,"score_B":150,"human_ref_A":"Personally I would get one of those cameras with a 2 way intercom installed and verbally trespass them. If they ignore the signs and verbal warnings, I would call the cops and report them as intruders.","human_ref_B":"Get a decent insurance policy and put up a fence. Doesn't have to be a great fence, just need to be able to show you made a good faith effort to keep people out.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":560.0,"score_ratio":2.3933333333}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnxbhs","c_root_id_B":"fhnzcyq","created_at_utc_A":1581734880,"created_at_utc_B":1581736603,"score_A":27,"score_B":359,"human_ref_A":"IA100%Not a lawyer but it doesn\u2019t sound like a bad idea to document the times the trespassing occurs, describe present individuals, write down what was said to them and any replies they may give back. That can\u2019t hurt right? I\u2019m not sure how recording these guys would go or if that is even legal in itself (I seriously have no idea what I am talking about but this was the one thing that crossed my mind and I hadn\u2019t seen anyone else say it yet). But yeah, my grandma has done this shit my whole life and it\u2019s helped her out a couple times. Something is better than nothing.","human_ref_B":"Personally I would get one of those cameras with a 2 way intercom installed and verbally trespass them. If they ignore the signs and verbal warnings, I would call the cops and report them as intruders.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1723.0,"score_ratio":13.2962962963}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnypqq","c_root_id_B":"fhnxbhs","created_at_utc_A":1581736043,"created_at_utc_B":1581734880,"score_A":150,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Get a decent insurance policy and put up a fence. Doesn't have to be a great fence, just need to be able to show you made a good faith effort to keep people out.","human_ref_B":"IA100%Not a lawyer but it doesn\u2019t sound like a bad idea to document the times the trespassing occurs, describe present individuals, write down what was said to them and any replies they may give back. That can\u2019t hurt right? I\u2019m not sure how recording these guys would go or if that is even legal in itself (I seriously have no idea what I am talking about but this was the one thing that crossed my mind and I hadn\u2019t seen anyone else say it yet). But yeah, my grandma has done this shit my whole life and it\u2019s helped her out a couple times. Something is better than nothing.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1163.0,"score_ratio":5.5555555556}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnxbhs","c_root_id_B":"fhnzeez","created_at_utc_A":1581734880,"created_at_utc_B":1581736637,"score_A":27,"score_B":51,"human_ref_A":"IA100%Not a lawyer but it doesn\u2019t sound like a bad idea to document the times the trespassing occurs, describe present individuals, write down what was said to them and any replies they may give back. That can\u2019t hurt right? I\u2019m not sure how recording these guys would go or if that is even legal in itself (I seriously have no idea what I am talking about but this was the one thing that crossed my mind and I hadn\u2019t seen anyone else say it yet). But yeah, my grandma has done this shit my whole life and it\u2019s helped her out a couple times. Something is better than nothing.","human_ref_B":"Do everything in your power to protect yourself from lawsuits, as soon as you can. It sucks that it has to be this way, but people are always looking for a payout. As others have said, I\u2019d go the camera route, and report every incident. BTW, what part of Mass?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1757.0,"score_ratio":1.8888888889}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho008n","c_root_id_B":"fhnxbhs","created_at_utc_A":1581737158,"created_at_utc_B":1581734880,"score_A":41,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Put up signs, get homeowners insurance, and notify the local  sheriff\/police.","human_ref_B":"IA100%Not a lawyer but it doesn\u2019t sound like a bad idea to document the times the trespassing occurs, describe present individuals, write down what was said to them and any replies they may give back. That can\u2019t hurt right? I\u2019m not sure how recording these guys would go or if that is even legal in itself (I seriously have no idea what I am talking about but this was the one thing that crossed my mind and I hadn\u2019t seen anyone else say it yet). But yeah, my grandma has done this shit my whole life and it\u2019s helped her out a couple times. Something is better than nothing.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2278.0,"score_ratio":1.5185185185}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho008n","c_root_id_B":"fhnzg3e","created_at_utc_A":1581737158,"created_at_utc_B":1581736676,"score_A":41,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Put up signs, get homeowners insurance, and notify the local  sheriff\/police.","human_ref_B":"Trespassing is criminal offense? Call the police?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":482.0,"score_ratio":2.2777777778}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fhnztrv","c_root_id_B":"fho008n","created_at_utc_A":1581737002,"created_at_utc_B":1581737158,"score_A":5,"score_B":41,"human_ref_A":"Is there a way to fence off the dock? Is that too expensive... not a legal guy just wondering. Insurance is good too","human_ref_B":"Put up signs, get homeowners insurance, and notify the local  sheriff\/police.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":156.0,"score_ratio":8.2}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho1ztp","c_root_id_B":"fhnzg3e","created_at_utc_A":1581738900,"created_at_utc_B":1581736676,"score_A":25,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer but is it possible to put a fence gate at the end of the dock with yet another no trespassing sign?  I guess from the post this is not your primary residence as you visited it Sunday. As others said have proper insurance to cover legal expenses but I think a gate or at least a sign on the dock would help your case. If the sign is there hopefully neighbors who have used it for years will just discreetly use it when you're not there and the sign\/ gate will cover your ass without too much pissing off the neighbors.  Btw, is the cabin in a town that shares a name with another country?","human_ref_B":"Trespassing is criminal offense? Call the police?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2224.0,"score_ratio":1.3888888889}
{"post_id":"f41bwq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Massachusetts] Neighbor's and their friends are trespassing on my property to get to lake via my private dock, what liability am I looking at? I recently purchased a lakefront cabin with a private dock. The cabin is located at the end of a peninsula. This Sunday, I visited it and discovered about 10 people on the frozen lake and a giant pickup truck parked on my property.  As I was getting out of my car, the neighbor (whom I never met) walked passed me with her two dogs and a pizza and approached my dock. I saw a guy from the group of ten meet her on my dock and she gave him the pizza.  I told them they were on private property and that they were trespassing (even though there's signs saying so) and the guy seemed understanding, but the neighbor replied \"I've been doing this for 8 years.\"  At which point, I replied, personally I didn't care, but what I didn't want was the liability of someone possibly getting hurt. They didn't reply and I left it at that. They did move the truck but I left so I don't know if they moved anything back or continued to use my dock.  What kind of liability and I looking at here? How should I best protect myself? Also, in Massachusetts, the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute some crimes, trespassing being one of them. I don't know what bearing, if any, this may have.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"fho1ztp","c_root_id_B":"fhnztrv","created_at_utc_A":1581738900,"created_at_utc_B":1581737002,"score_A":25,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer but is it possible to put a fence gate at the end of the dock with yet another no trespassing sign?  I guess from the post this is not your primary residence as you visited it Sunday. As others said have proper insurance to cover legal expenses but I think a gate or at least a sign on the dock would help your case. If the sign is there hopefully neighbors who have used it for years will just discreetly use it when you're not there and the sign\/ gate will cover your ass without too much pissing off the neighbors.  Btw, is the cabin in a town that shares a name with another country?","human_ref_B":"Is there a way to fence off the dock? Is that too expensive... not a legal guy just wondering. Insurance is good too","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1898.0,"score_ratio":5.0}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodtr1i","c_root_id_B":"eodr6hh","created_at_utc_A":1558480808,"created_at_utc_B":1558479133,"score_A":4476,"score_B":2554,"human_ref_A":"In the United States we have a secret ballot. There is no record of how you have voted in the past. But the list of registered voters, potentially if you voted or not, and your party affiliation for the primary is public record.","human_ref_B":"Records about WHEN you vote are public. Records about HOW you vote aren't even created, except in the aggregate with everybody else.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1675.0,"score_ratio":1.7525450274}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodtr1i","c_root_id_B":"eodqs2x","created_at_utc_A":1558480808,"created_at_utc_B":1558478873,"score_A":4476,"score_B":1051,"human_ref_A":"In the United States we have a secret ballot. There is no record of how you have voted in the past. But the list of registered voters, potentially if you voted or not, and your party affiliation for the primary is public record.","human_ref_B":"It\u2019s gibberish, and you don\u2019t have to worry. The contents of ballots are always kept secret, and depending on the state you are in it could actually be illegal for you to even take a selfie\/ picture of your ballot in a polling place.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1935.0,"score_ratio":4.2588011418}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodtjmo","c_root_id_B":"eodtr1i","created_at_utc_A":1558480677,"created_at_utc_B":1558480808,"score_A":968,"score_B":4476,"human_ref_A":"Party registration is public knowledge in several states. It might be prudent to make sure you are registered as an independent.","human_ref_B":"In the United States we have a secret ballot. There is no record of how you have voted in the past. But the list of registered voters, potentially if you voted or not, and your party affiliation for the primary is public record.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":131.0,"score_ratio":4.6239669421}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodqs2x","c_root_id_B":"eodr6hh","created_at_utc_A":1558478873,"created_at_utc_B":1558479133,"score_A":1051,"score_B":2554,"human_ref_A":"It\u2019s gibberish, and you don\u2019t have to worry. The contents of ballots are always kept secret, and depending on the state you are in it could actually be illegal for you to even take a selfie\/ picture of your ballot in a polling place.","human_ref_B":"Records about WHEN you vote are public. Records about HOW you vote aren't even created, except in the aggregate with everybody else.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":260.0,"score_ratio":2.4300666032}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodtvmr","c_root_id_B":"eodqs2x","created_at_utc_A":1558480896,"created_at_utc_B":1558478873,"score_A":2421,"score_B":1051,"human_ref_A":"The closest thing you have to a \u201cvoting record\u201d would be the public records that indicate the elections in which you voted.   If your father wants to know whether or not you voted in a specific election, he can find that out for himself by accessing public records.   But these records do not indicate how you cast your ballot. That is private information.","human_ref_B":"It\u2019s gibberish, and you don\u2019t have to worry. The contents of ballots are always kept secret, and depending on the state you are in it could actually be illegal for you to even take a selfie\/ picture of your ballot in a polling place.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2023.0,"score_ratio":2.3035204567}
{"post_id":"brgvkr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Can my father legally request my voting records as a condition of a trust fund? My dad is a Trump supporter. I am not. I'm not going to go into his completely backwards and insane political views here, because it's not pertinent to the question.  He tells me that when he dies (he's in his 50s now, so it's going to be a while) he's going to put his savings in a trust fund, and I can only have the money if I \"don't do anything that contradicts what this country is founded on,\" which is extremely vague. Knowing him, what this really means is \"don't be a libtard.\"   I asked him how they would know. He said I will have to provide voting records to prove that I'm not voting for any \"leftist\" candidates.  Can he legally ask them to do that?","c_root_id_A":"eodtvmr","c_root_id_B":"eodtjmo","created_at_utc_A":1558480896,"created_at_utc_B":1558480677,"score_A":2421,"score_B":968,"human_ref_A":"The closest thing you have to a \u201cvoting record\u201d would be the public records that indicate the elections in which you voted.   If your father wants to know whether or not you voted in a specific election, he can find that out for himself by accessing public records.   But these records do not indicate how you cast your ballot. That is private information.","human_ref_B":"Party registration is public knowledge in several states. It might be prudent to make sure you are registered as an independent.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":219.0,"score_ratio":2.5010330579}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupjve0","c_root_id_B":"fuq3loa","created_at_utc_A":1592062100,"created_at_utc_B":1592072915,"score_A":222,"score_B":792,"human_ref_A":"Was your name on the title\/deed? Whose name was on the property tax bill?  IANL but if your name wasn't on any documents relating to the house you don't have a claim to the proceeds of the sale. Even if you paid the mortgage that effectively made you a tenant. You could file in small claims but I'm not sure how successful you would be with no paper trail. I fear you've just learned a very expensive life lesson about loaning money to family and friends.  Definitely consult with a lawyer if you don't get any advice from one here.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10815.0,"score_ratio":3.5675675676}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq04uf","c_root_id_B":"fuq3loa","created_at_utc_A":1592071067,"created_at_utc_B":1592072915,"score_A":143,"score_B":792,"human_ref_A":"If the house had been flooded and uninhabitable, would you have been legally on the hook for making those mortgage payments?  No.  You didn\u2019t assume the risk of home ownership, and you also don\u2019t get the benefits.  The parents could have been kind and returned your money, but were under no legal obligation to do so.  Moral obligation maybe, but no legal obligation.  They suck.  I\u2019m sorry it turned out this way.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1848.0,"score_ratio":5.5384615385}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq214z","c_root_id_B":"fuq3loa","created_at_utc_A":1592072118,"created_at_utc_B":1592072915,"score_A":22,"score_B":792,"human_ref_A":"Get an attorney - regardless of the lack of a contract, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment as far as at least your initial investment is concerned. If you do win a judgement against them, you may at least get the right to place a lien against the property and get repaid if\/when the home is ever sold or refinanced.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":797.0,"score_ratio":36.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq3loa","c_root_id_B":"fupxnvh","created_at_utc_A":1592072915,"created_at_utc_B":1592069690,"score_A":792,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","human_ref_B":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3225.0,"score_ratio":44.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupughv","c_root_id_B":"fuq3loa","created_at_utc_A":1592067984,"created_at_utc_B":1592072915,"score_A":12,"score_B":792,"human_ref_A":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4931.0,"score_ratio":66.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq3loa","c_root_id_B":"fupmhh5","created_at_utc_A":1592072915,"created_at_utc_B":1592063626,"score_A":792,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"I am a lawyer but I\u2019m not your lawyer. I\u2019m not going to explain what each party did wrong or what obligations you all may have to each other.    All of you screwed up and have opened yourselves up to various liabilities. ***You should not pursue this by yourself.*** You would need to consult with an attorney to obtain any vindication you believe you deserve while making sure you don\u2019t throw yourself under the bus because you made an emotional decision. It will not be cheap.","human_ref_B":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9289.0,"score_ratio":72.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupxnvh","c_root_id_B":"fuq04uf","created_at_utc_A":1592069690,"created_at_utc_B":1592071067,"score_A":18,"score_B":143,"human_ref_A":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","human_ref_B":"If the house had been flooded and uninhabitable, would you have been legally on the hook for making those mortgage payments?  No.  You didn\u2019t assume the risk of home ownership, and you also don\u2019t get the benefits.  The parents could have been kind and returned your money, but were under no legal obligation to do so.  Moral obligation maybe, but no legal obligation.  They suck.  I\u2019m sorry it turned out this way.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1377.0,"score_ratio":7.9444444444}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupughv","c_root_id_B":"fuq04uf","created_at_utc_A":1592067984,"created_at_utc_B":1592071067,"score_A":12,"score_B":143,"human_ref_A":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","human_ref_B":"If the house had been flooded and uninhabitable, would you have been legally on the hook for making those mortgage payments?  No.  You didn\u2019t assume the risk of home ownership, and you also don\u2019t get the benefits.  The parents could have been kind and returned your money, but were under no legal obligation to do so.  Moral obligation maybe, but no legal obligation.  They suck.  I\u2019m sorry it turned out this way.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3083.0,"score_ratio":11.9166666667}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupmhh5","c_root_id_B":"fuq04uf","created_at_utc_A":1592063626,"created_at_utc_B":1592071067,"score_A":11,"score_B":143,"human_ref_A":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","human_ref_B":"If the house had been flooded and uninhabitable, would you have been legally on the hook for making those mortgage payments?  No.  You didn\u2019t assume the risk of home ownership, and you also don\u2019t get the benefits.  The parents could have been kind and returned your money, but were under no legal obligation to do so.  Moral obligation maybe, but no legal obligation.  They suck.  I\u2019m sorry it turned out this way.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7441.0,"score_ratio":13.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq214z","c_root_id_B":"fuq4ufr","created_at_utc_A":1592072118,"created_at_utc_B":1592073544,"score_A":22,"score_B":88,"human_ref_A":"Get an attorney - regardless of the lack of a contract, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment as far as at least your initial investment is concerned. If you do win a judgement against them, you may at least get the right to place a lien against the property and get repaid if\/when the home is ever sold or refinanced.","human_ref_B":">His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal.       i can stop reading from there because the rest is superfluous. this is a landlord-tenant relationship. you are living in a home which you do not own. therefore it is not your responsibility to put money towards it, and you are not entitled to anything should you be kicked out of it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1426.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupxnvh","c_root_id_B":"fuq4ufr","created_at_utc_A":1592069690,"created_at_utc_B":1592073544,"score_A":18,"score_B":88,"human_ref_A":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","human_ref_B":">His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal.       i can stop reading from there because the rest is superfluous. this is a landlord-tenant relationship. you are living in a home which you do not own. therefore it is not your responsibility to put money towards it, and you are not entitled to anything should you be kicked out of it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3854.0,"score_ratio":4.8888888889}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupughv","c_root_id_B":"fuq4ufr","created_at_utc_A":1592067984,"created_at_utc_B":1592073544,"score_A":12,"score_B":88,"human_ref_A":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","human_ref_B":">His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal.       i can stop reading from there because the rest is superfluous. this is a landlord-tenant relationship. you are living in a home which you do not own. therefore it is not your responsibility to put money towards it, and you are not entitled to anything should you be kicked out of it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5560.0,"score_ratio":7.3333333333}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq4ufr","c_root_id_B":"fupmhh5","created_at_utc_A":1592073544,"created_at_utc_B":1592063626,"score_A":88,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":">His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal.       i can stop reading from there because the rest is superfluous. this is a landlord-tenant relationship. you are living in a home which you do not own. therefore it is not your responsibility to put money towards it, and you are not entitled to anything should you be kicked out of it.","human_ref_B":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9918.0,"score_ratio":8.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuqajyh","c_root_id_B":"fupxnvh","created_at_utc_A":1592076521,"created_at_utc_B":1592069690,"score_A":22,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"You're getting a lot of mixed answers because this isn't a super clear case.  If I were you, I'd do an initial consultation with a real estate lawyer. There's potentially $38,000 on the line.","human_ref_B":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6831.0,"score_ratio":1.2222222222}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupughv","c_root_id_B":"fuqajyh","created_at_utc_A":1592067984,"created_at_utc_B":1592076521,"score_A":12,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","human_ref_B":"You're getting a lot of mixed answers because this isn't a super clear case.  If I were you, I'd do an initial consultation with a real estate lawyer. There's potentially $38,000 on the line.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8537.0,"score_ratio":1.8333333333}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupmhh5","c_root_id_B":"fuqajyh","created_at_utc_A":1592063626,"created_at_utc_B":1592076521,"score_A":11,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","human_ref_B":"You're getting a lot of mixed answers because this isn't a super clear case.  If I were you, I'd do an initial consultation with a real estate lawyer. There's potentially $38,000 on the line.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12895.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq214z","c_root_id_B":"fupxnvh","created_at_utc_A":1592072118,"created_at_utc_B":1592069690,"score_A":22,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Get an attorney - regardless of the lack of a contract, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment as far as at least your initial investment is concerned. If you do win a judgement against them, you may at least get the right to place a lien against the property and get repaid if\/when the home is ever sold or refinanced.","human_ref_B":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2428.0,"score_ratio":1.2222222222}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fuq214z","c_root_id_B":"fupughv","created_at_utc_A":1592072118,"created_at_utc_B":1592067984,"score_A":22,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Get an attorney - regardless of the lack of a contract, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment as far as at least your initial investment is concerned. If you do win a judgement against them, you may at least get the right to place a lien against the property and get repaid if\/when the home is ever sold or refinanced.","human_ref_B":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4134.0,"score_ratio":1.8333333333}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupmhh5","c_root_id_B":"fuq214z","created_at_utc_A":1592063626,"created_at_utc_B":1592072118,"score_A":11,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","human_ref_B":"Get an attorney - regardless of the lack of a contract, you may have a claim for unjust enrichment as far as at least your initial investment is concerned. If you do win a judgement against them, you may at least get the right to place a lien against the property and get repaid if\/when the home is ever sold or refinanced.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8492.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupxnvh","c_root_id_B":"fupughv","created_at_utc_A":1592069690,"created_at_utc_B":1592067984,"score_A":18,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","human_ref_B":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1706.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupmhh5","c_root_id_B":"fupxnvh","created_at_utc_A":1592063626,"created_at_utc_B":1592069690,"score_A":11,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","human_ref_B":">Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse?  Basically, no. You had no written or enforceable agreement, so nothing to enforce and no legal recourse since all valid agreements were followed.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6064.0,"score_ratio":1.6363636364}
{"post_id":"h88dfr","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Invested in a house with ex and his parents that the ex and I lived in. He cheated (again), I left. They sold the house, gave me nothing and used the profits to buy him a different house. When my ex and I moved in together for the first time (after dating over 6 years), our credit was not good. His parents got a loan in their name to purchase a home, we put in all the money. Nothing was put into writing prior to the deal. Ex put in $17,000 and I put in $7,000 towards the down payment and other expenses (inspections, earnest money, etc). I paid the mortgage every month we lived there (@$13,000). I painted, purchased light fixtures and assisted in every step of the process when fixing up the house. Bought the house at $140,000. When the house sold, we owed $122,000 and they sold the house for $160,000.   I got an email from the ex\u2019s mom prior to sale price going public saying they took a loss and NO ONE was getting anything back. They claimed they had put in $12,000 (which is false) and they were losing all of their money, the ex was losing all his money and so was I. Made me giggle, at the end of that email, she forgot to delete a sentence from her draft saying \u201cyou will get a $1,000 and nothing more\u201d. I got zero as they clearly changed their minds. Turns out, I was the only one who lost all my money because they took all profits from the sale of our home and used it as a down payment for a new house for him. Mommy and daddy co-signed and bailed out their abusive cheating alcoholic son yet again.... from day 1, the ex has lied, said he got nothing and is renting his current house. All lies.  I have emails where she admits they were not supposed to put in any money, that the house was theirs in name only. She made up \u201ccharges\u201d that I owe them like disposal of a piano I left at the house - the ex just admitted to keeping it as a \u201cproject\u201d. I have receipts and cancelled checks, the mortgage company understood the arrangement as did the initial realtor. Taking into account there was no contract between us, do I have any legal recourse? In addition to the email where she (generally) admits the arrangement, I believe there is a good chance I could get the real estate agent to attest to my version of the events.   Side notes - not sure any of this matters but, some additional detail... my new job had paid a total of $50,000 for me to move and that included paying the portion of my previous mortgage that was upside down. The reason I left was he was an alcoholic and the relationship got progressively abusive. he was a serial cheater and I moved out specifically when I found out he slept with his coworker while we were living together (again, this was ongoing) in the parking lot outside the building they worked in. Despite everything, I was trying to be fair and only asked for $4,000 from the sale which was 1\/3 of what I believed the profits to be AFTER the ex and his parents got their money back first - i wasn\u2019t even including my initial $7,000 investment. They sold the house because the ex could not afford the $1,100\/month mortgage. After I moved out, mommy and daddy paid the mortgage for him because he couldn\u2019t.   I think you can gather from my post - I\u2019m bitter. I\u2019m pissed that he cheats, takes the money and now owns a home when I had to take a loan off my retirement to be able to get a security deposit so I could rent a place for my kids and i. Honestly, I don\u2019t need their money, it not even about that anymore - I want vindication that I am not crazy - I need someone else to see through their lies and gaslighting. Considering suing for $1 just for the judgement against them.","c_root_id_A":"fupughv","c_root_id_B":"fupmhh5","created_at_utc_A":1592067984,"created_at_utc_B":1592063626,"score_A":12,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"This claim is serious enough that you should consult with an attorney.","human_ref_B":"Depending on the state Small Claims Court has limits between $3k-$15k. If what you feel you are owed (summing all the money you put into the home and mortgage) exceeds that amount then I believe you have to file in a Superior Court (this is highly state dependent). You may need a lawyer, IDK. I believe you first have to ask them for the money before you can file any claim, but it sounds like you already did this. You will want to have bank statements showing all of payments you have made, including down payment, mortgage payments, and improvements and the sum total as a first step.  I don't know the laws related to property improvement and added value to real estate, but considering you're not on the mortgage or deed nor do you have a contract them, this does not look up for your recovery.   You can ask an attorney for a consultation, they will usually provide these for free. I would be sure to identify exact dollar amounts first.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4358.0,"score_ratio":1.0909090909}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gjac2oy","c_root_id_B":"gj8tgi9","created_at_utc_A":1610667875,"created_at_utc_B":1610643457,"score_A":2692,"score_B":2533,"human_ref_A":"It doesn't help you when you aren't home, but in Texas, the landlord is required to have installed a keyless deadbolt on the exterior door to your unit:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.153  If they refuse to provide a keyless deadbolt, note that you may install one and deduct the expense from your rent:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.164","human_ref_B":"There are states that have no mandatory notice period prior to landlord entry. Whether or not this was an improper entry is dependent on where you are located, along with your lease terms since they may be defined as granting you longer notice period.    In the event you were entitled to notice and they failed to grant it, your recourse boils down to nothing, really. Your next step would be to send a written demand to adhere to notice laws or clauses defined in the lease, whatever those may be. The courts cannot grant relief for a single breach of quiet enjoyment like this. You'd not be entitled to sue for money, or they be fined\/arrested\/punished for it, or be entitled to break your lease due to their breach. You can only send notice to abide those covenants (assuming one applies in your circumstance.)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":24418.0,"score_ratio":1.0627714173}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gjac2oy","c_root_id_B":"gja143x","created_at_utc_A":1610667875,"created_at_utc_B":1610662367,"score_A":2692,"score_B":265,"human_ref_A":"It doesn't help you when you aren't home, but in Texas, the landlord is required to have installed a keyless deadbolt on the exterior door to your unit:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.153  If they refuse to provide a keyless deadbolt, note that you may install one and deduct the expense from your rent:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.164","human_ref_B":"<i> She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. <\/i>  Did they say what the alleged violation was?  If it was an emergency, they wouldn't be required to give notice (though the fact that they left and will schedule another inspection later tells me it's not an emergency situation).","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5508.0,"score_ratio":10.158490566}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gja9liw","c_root_id_B":"gjac2oy","created_at_utc_A":1610666599,"created_at_utc_B":1610667875,"score_A":147,"score_B":2692,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer. In Texas all exterior doors in your rental property must have a keyless deadbolt installed.","human_ref_B":"It doesn't help you when you aren't home, but in Texas, the landlord is required to have installed a keyless deadbolt on the exterior door to your unit:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.153  If they refuse to provide a keyless deadbolt, note that you may install one and deduct the expense from your rent:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.164","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1276.0,"score_ratio":18.3129251701}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gj9pyhd","c_root_id_B":"gjac2oy","created_at_utc_A":1610657741,"created_at_utc_B":1610667875,"score_A":34,"score_B":2692,"human_ref_A":"Any laws in your state and locality will trump the lease. So even if it says in your lease they can enter your unit without notice, you have to check the laws in your area to know for certain. (side note, most everywhere has exceptions, usually landlords are allowed to enter without notice in case of emergency, for example if your water pipe exploded).","human_ref_B":"It doesn't help you when you aren't home, but in Texas, the landlord is required to have installed a keyless deadbolt on the exterior door to your unit:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.153  If they refuse to provide a keyless deadbolt, note that you may install one and deduct the expense from your rent:  https:\/\/texas.public.law\/statutes\/tex.\\_prop.\\_code\\_section\\_92.164","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10134.0,"score_ratio":79.1764705882}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gj9pyhd","c_root_id_B":"gja143x","created_at_utc_A":1610657741,"created_at_utc_B":1610662367,"score_A":34,"score_B":265,"human_ref_A":"Any laws in your state and locality will trump the lease. So even if it says in your lease they can enter your unit without notice, you have to check the laws in your area to know for certain. (side note, most everywhere has exceptions, usually landlords are allowed to enter without notice in case of emergency, for example if your water pipe exploded).","human_ref_B":"<i> She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. <\/i>  Did they say what the alleged violation was?  If it was an emergency, they wouldn't be required to give notice (though the fact that they left and will schedule another inspection later tells me it's not an emergency situation).","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4626.0,"score_ratio":7.7941176471}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gja9liw","c_root_id_B":"gj9pyhd","created_at_utc_A":1610666599,"created_at_utc_B":1610657741,"score_A":147,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer. In Texas all exterior doors in your rental property must have a keyless deadbolt installed.","human_ref_B":"Any laws in your state and locality will trump the lease. So even if it says in your lease they can enter your unit without notice, you have to check the laws in your area to know for certain. (side note, most everywhere has exceptions, usually landlords are allowed to enter without notice in case of emergency, for example if your water pipe exploded).","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8858.0,"score_ratio":4.3235294118}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gj9pyhd","c_root_id_B":"gjad7dc","created_at_utc_A":1610657741,"created_at_utc_B":1610668457,"score_A":34,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"Any laws in your state and locality will trump the lease. So even if it says in your lease they can enter your unit without notice, you have to check the laws in your area to know for certain. (side note, most everywhere has exceptions, usually landlords are allowed to enter without notice in case of emergency, for example if your water pipe exploded).","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but have lived in apartments and rental houses basically my whole life.  Your lease will be your starting point. Usually there is something about a minimum notice period for entering your unit (usually 24 hours) and also something about emergencies with specific language stating what qualifies as an emergency. For instance, if there is a water leak coming from your apartment and flooding into the unit below, they can come in to shut it off even if you don\u2019t answer the door. That being said, a neighbor complaint doesn\u2019t sound like a maintenance emergency by any stretch.  Is the landlord you referred to actually the property owner? Or do they manage the apartment complex? If the latter, I would definitely start by reporting this to the management company.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10716.0,"score_ratio":1.8823529412}
{"post_id":"kx9gtj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Help! My Landlord (Apartment) entered our Apartment without notice while my girlfriend and I were intimate. They claim they did nothing wrong.  This happened Yesterday around 3:40. My girlfriend and I were home and in the living room and intimate. We heard two knocks but, ignored them since we didn't care about answering. We assumed it was a package. Shortly after the second knock we heard the door unlocking. We were both confused and didn't know how to react.   The door opens and my landlord and a maintenance worker enter our Apartment. They spot us and she immediately (neither wore face masks btw)  covers her eyes and walks out.  I hurry and get dressed and my girlfriend is freaking out. But, they had already left. By the time we recollected ourselves the office was already closed.  First thing in the morning I confront them at the office and demand an explanation. I'm just told they have a right to enter our Apartment whenever they please. She had good reason to believe I was violating my lease due to a complaint by a neighbor. They don't apologize and just say they'll schedule another inspection in the near future.  I'm pissed. What rights do I have to ensure this never happens again and they are punished for this?","c_root_id_A":"gjac5lt","c_root_id_B":"gjad7dc","created_at_utc_A":1610667917,"created_at_utc_B":1610668457,"score_A":31,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but former property manager for a national company.       Check your lease and your resident handbook. Typically, PMs and staff *are* allowed to enter your apartment whenever they need to.       If you were suspected of violating your lease, that's enough of a reason. Other reasons include suspected gas keak, suspected water leak,  suspected death or injury of\/to an occupant, for scheduled maintenance listed in your lease or handbook (hvac filters, pest control,  etc), or suspected criminal activity.       Basically,  per *most* leases (go check yours) your property manager or any of her office staff can come into your apartment if they need to.       I've seen naked people,  found people asleep,  found unauthorized pets, even once found a resident that had OD'ed on heroin. It's part of the job.        If you don't ever want it to happen again,  your door should be equipped with two locks, one of which can't be unlocked from the outside. I would suggest you lock both of them (which you really should be doing any time you're home, for safety).  Perhaps also install a security chain?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but have lived in apartments and rental houses basically my whole life.  Your lease will be your starting point. Usually there is something about a minimum notice period for entering your unit (usually 24 hours) and also something about emergencies with specific language stating what qualifies as an emergency. For instance, if there is a water leak coming from your apartment and flooding into the unit below, they can come in to shut it off even if you don\u2019t answer the door. That being said, a neighbor complaint doesn\u2019t sound like a maintenance emergency by any stretch.  Is the landlord you referred to actually the property owner? Or do they manage the apartment complex? If the latter, I would definitely start by reporting this to the management company.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":540.0,"score_ratio":2.064516129}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzefan5","c_root_id_B":"dzennmh","created_at_utc_A":1527013932,"created_at_utc_B":1527021341,"score_A":1590,"score_B":4705,"human_ref_A":"Insisting on a paternity test - going to court to get one, if necessary - is both how you take responsibility (as it will conclusively show that you are the father) and how you protect yourself (as it will conclusively show that you are not). The error rates on modern paternity testing methods are very, very low, and courts all over the US regularly rely on genetic testing to determine paternity.  The tradeoff is that you can't force anything until your alleged child is born. While there are prenatal tests available now, no court will order the mother to submit to one, for a variety of good reasons. You should, instead, take this time to prepare to go to court. The basics are outlined on the Texas Attorney General's website. It's up to you whether to proactively sue for paternity (to close the question conclusively and, potentially, establish an order for visitation if it does turn out to be your kid in spite of it all), or whether to leave the ball in the mother's court: the process is the same for you either way.","human_ref_B":"Whatever you do, DO NOT SIGN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7409.0,"score_ratio":2.9591194969}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzee7sm","c_root_id_B":"dzennmh","created_at_utc_A":1527012969,"created_at_utc_B":1527021341,"score_A":1167,"score_B":4705,"human_ref_A":"When the baby is born, ask for a paternity test.","human_ref_B":"Whatever you do, DO NOT SIGN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8372.0,"score_ratio":4.0317052271}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzennmh","c_root_id_B":"dzee7mq","created_at_utc_A":1527021341,"created_at_utc_B":1527012965,"score_A":4705,"score_B":624,"human_ref_A":"Whatever you do, DO NOT SIGN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but DNA will be what determines your future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8376.0,"score_ratio":7.5400641026}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzennmh","c_root_id_B":"dzeepb7","created_at_utc_A":1527021341,"created_at_utc_B":1527013399,"score_A":4705,"score_B":319,"human_ref_A":"Whatever you do, DO NOT SIGN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE.","human_ref_B":"If she does an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling then paternity can be determined before the birth, but both tests are optional, carry risks, and I don\u2019t think she can be legally made to take them.  Did you actually do anything with her that would cause your sperm to enter her vagina?  If you didn\u2019t then I would be really hesistant that you are the father but you\u2019ll need a paternity test to prove it.  How far along does she claim to be?  Does this add up to the time when you two were messing around?  Has she actually taken a test or has she just missed her period and freaking out?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7942.0,"score_ratio":14.7492163009}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzefan5","c_root_id_B":"dzee7sm","created_at_utc_A":1527013932,"created_at_utc_B":1527012969,"score_A":1590,"score_B":1167,"human_ref_A":"Insisting on a paternity test - going to court to get one, if necessary - is both how you take responsibility (as it will conclusively show that you are the father) and how you protect yourself (as it will conclusively show that you are not). The error rates on modern paternity testing methods are very, very low, and courts all over the US regularly rely on genetic testing to determine paternity.  The tradeoff is that you can't force anything until your alleged child is born. While there are prenatal tests available now, no court will order the mother to submit to one, for a variety of good reasons. You should, instead, take this time to prepare to go to court. The basics are outlined on the Texas Attorney General's website. It's up to you whether to proactively sue for paternity (to close the question conclusively and, potentially, establish an order for visitation if it does turn out to be your kid in spite of it all), or whether to leave the ball in the mother's court: the process is the same for you either way.","human_ref_B":"When the baby is born, ask for a paternity test.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":963.0,"score_ratio":1.3624678663}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzee7mq","c_root_id_B":"dzefan5","created_at_utc_A":1527012965,"created_at_utc_B":1527013932,"score_A":624,"score_B":1590,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but DNA will be what determines your future.","human_ref_B":"Insisting on a paternity test - going to court to get one, if necessary - is both how you take responsibility (as it will conclusively show that you are the father) and how you protect yourself (as it will conclusively show that you are not). The error rates on modern paternity testing methods are very, very low, and courts all over the US regularly rely on genetic testing to determine paternity.  The tradeoff is that you can't force anything until your alleged child is born. While there are prenatal tests available now, no court will order the mother to submit to one, for a variety of good reasons. You should, instead, take this time to prepare to go to court. The basics are outlined on the Texas Attorney General's website. It's up to you whether to proactively sue for paternity (to close the question conclusively and, potentially, establish an order for visitation if it does turn out to be your kid in spite of it all), or whether to leave the ball in the mother's court: the process is the same for you either way.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":967.0,"score_ratio":2.5480769231}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzefan5","c_root_id_B":"dzeepb7","created_at_utc_A":1527013932,"created_at_utc_B":1527013399,"score_A":1590,"score_B":319,"human_ref_A":"Insisting on a paternity test - going to court to get one, if necessary - is both how you take responsibility (as it will conclusively show that you are the father) and how you protect yourself (as it will conclusively show that you are not). The error rates on modern paternity testing methods are very, very low, and courts all over the US regularly rely on genetic testing to determine paternity.  The tradeoff is that you can't force anything until your alleged child is born. While there are prenatal tests available now, no court will order the mother to submit to one, for a variety of good reasons. You should, instead, take this time to prepare to go to court. The basics are outlined on the Texas Attorney General's website. It's up to you whether to proactively sue for paternity (to close the question conclusively and, potentially, establish an order for visitation if it does turn out to be your kid in spite of it all), or whether to leave the ball in the mother's court: the process is the same for you either way.","human_ref_B":"If she does an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling then paternity can be determined before the birth, but both tests are optional, carry risks, and I don\u2019t think she can be legally made to take them.  Did you actually do anything with her that would cause your sperm to enter her vagina?  If you didn\u2019t then I would be really hesistant that you are the father but you\u2019ll need a paternity test to prove it.  How far along does she claim to be?  Does this add up to the time when you two were messing around?  Has she actually taken a test or has she just missed her period and freaking out?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":533.0,"score_ratio":4.9843260188}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzee7sm","c_root_id_B":"dzee7mq","created_at_utc_A":1527012969,"created_at_utc_B":1527012965,"score_A":1167,"score_B":624,"human_ref_A":"When the baby is born, ask for a paternity test.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but DNA will be what determines your future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4.0,"score_ratio":1.8701923077}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzeq83s","c_root_id_B":"dzee7mq","created_at_utc_A":1527023667,"created_at_utc_B":1527012965,"score_A":1043,"score_B":624,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer here: don\u2019t sign anything, tell your parents not to sign anything, and insist that they not offer support to the girl or her family, financial or otherwise. The girl is probably HOPING it\u2019s yours, but suspects it\u2019s not. Sorry you\u2019ve lost the THOT-ery, but it\u2019s easily remedied (below).  Write a letter (on paper, that stuff made of trees) and send it certified\/registered\/traceable\/whatever to her, c\/o her parents\u2019 address, stating unemotionally that the child is not yours, and that you\u2019d like to have a paternity test done immediately, in utero, at your expense. She\u2019ll almost certainly decline. Send another traceable letter confirming her declination and maintain the child isn\u2019t yours.  Once the child is born, if she is still alleging paternity, you can get a non-invasive test done, for example, here:  https:\/\/www.anylabtestnow.com  If she declines, but lists you as the father on the birth certificate and\/or sues for paternity, you need to lawyer up.   Btw if you\u2019re lying, delete this whole thread and discuss terminating the pregnancy with your parents and with the girl. Offer to pay, and that you\u2019re happy to tell people she \u201clost the baby.\u201d   Good luck!","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but DNA will be what determines your future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10702.0,"score_ratio":1.671474359}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzeepb7","c_root_id_B":"dzeq83s","created_at_utc_A":1527013399,"created_at_utc_B":1527023667,"score_A":319,"score_B":1043,"human_ref_A":"If she does an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling then paternity can be determined before the birth, but both tests are optional, carry risks, and I don\u2019t think she can be legally made to take them.  Did you actually do anything with her that would cause your sperm to enter her vagina?  If you didn\u2019t then I would be really hesistant that you are the father but you\u2019ll need a paternity test to prove it.  How far along does she claim to be?  Does this add up to the time when you two were messing around?  Has she actually taken a test or has she just missed her period and freaking out?","human_ref_B":"Lawyer here: don\u2019t sign anything, tell your parents not to sign anything, and insist that they not offer support to the girl or her family, financial or otherwise. The girl is probably HOPING it\u2019s yours, but suspects it\u2019s not. Sorry you\u2019ve lost the THOT-ery, but it\u2019s easily remedied (below).  Write a letter (on paper, that stuff made of trees) and send it certified\/registered\/traceable\/whatever to her, c\/o her parents\u2019 address, stating unemotionally that the child is not yours, and that you\u2019d like to have a paternity test done immediately, in utero, at your expense. She\u2019ll almost certainly decline. Send another traceable letter confirming her declination and maintain the child isn\u2019t yours.  Once the child is born, if she is still alleging paternity, you can get a non-invasive test done, for example, here:  https:\/\/www.anylabtestnow.com  If she declines, but lists you as the father on the birth certificate and\/or sues for paternity, you need to lawyer up.   Btw if you\u2019re lying, delete this whole thread and discuss terminating the pregnancy with your parents and with the girl. Offer to pay, and that you\u2019re happy to tell people she \u201clost the baby.\u201d   Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10268.0,"score_ratio":3.2695924765}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzepsok","c_root_id_B":"dzeq83s","created_at_utc_A":1527023266,"created_at_utc_B":1527023667,"score_A":121,"score_B":1043,"human_ref_A":"DO NOT SIGN PAPERS AT THE HOSPITAL. The first and only real paperwork they give dad is to accept the child as yours, waive DNA testing, and to nullify any future DNA testing saying you aren't the father. She cannot do anything to get you involved with this child if both are true:  1 you don't want to  2 it's not yours","human_ref_B":"Lawyer here: don\u2019t sign anything, tell your parents not to sign anything, and insist that they not offer support to the girl or her family, financial or otherwise. The girl is probably HOPING it\u2019s yours, but suspects it\u2019s not. Sorry you\u2019ve lost the THOT-ery, but it\u2019s easily remedied (below).  Write a letter (on paper, that stuff made of trees) and send it certified\/registered\/traceable\/whatever to her, c\/o her parents\u2019 address, stating unemotionally that the child is not yours, and that you\u2019d like to have a paternity test done immediately, in utero, at your expense. She\u2019ll almost certainly decline. Send another traceable letter confirming her declination and maintain the child isn\u2019t yours.  Once the child is born, if she is still alleging paternity, you can get a non-invasive test done, for example, here:  https:\/\/www.anylabtestnow.com  If she declines, but lists you as the father on the birth certificate and\/or sues for paternity, you need to lawyer up.   Btw if you\u2019re lying, delete this whole thread and discuss terminating the pregnancy with your parents and with the girl. Offer to pay, and that you\u2019re happy to tell people she \u201clost the baby.\u201d   Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":401.0,"score_ratio":8.6198347107}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzee7mq","c_root_id_B":"dzeqc00","created_at_utc_A":1527012965,"created_at_utc_B":1527023766,"score_A":624,"score_B":672,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but DNA will be what determines your future.","human_ref_B":"Rules in your situation.  1) you don't sign anything 2) your parents don't sign anything 3) you and your parents demand a paternity test after the baby is born.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10801.0,"score_ratio":1.0769230769}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzeqc00","c_root_id_B":"dzeepb7","created_at_utc_A":1527023766,"created_at_utc_B":1527013399,"score_A":672,"score_B":319,"human_ref_A":"Rules in your situation.  1) you don't sign anything 2) your parents don't sign anything 3) you and your parents demand a paternity test after the baby is born.","human_ref_B":"If she does an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling then paternity can be determined before the birth, but both tests are optional, carry risks, and I don\u2019t think she can be legally made to take them.  Did you actually do anything with her that would cause your sperm to enter her vagina?  If you didn\u2019t then I would be really hesistant that you are the father but you\u2019ll need a paternity test to prove it.  How far along does she claim to be?  Does this add up to the time when you two were messing around?  Has she actually taken a test or has she just missed her period and freaking out?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10367.0,"score_ratio":2.1065830721}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzeqc00","c_root_id_B":"dzepsok","created_at_utc_A":1527023766,"created_at_utc_B":1527023266,"score_A":672,"score_B":121,"human_ref_A":"Rules in your situation.  1) you don't sign anything 2) your parents don't sign anything 3) you and your parents demand a paternity test after the baby is born.","human_ref_B":"DO NOT SIGN PAPERS AT THE HOSPITAL. The first and only real paperwork they give dad is to accept the child as yours, waive DNA testing, and to nullify any future DNA testing saying you aren't the father. She cannot do anything to get you involved with this child if both are true:  1 you don't want to  2 it's not yours","labels":1,"seconds_difference":500.0,"score_ratio":5.5537190083}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzerf4g","c_root_id_B":"dzeepb7","created_at_utc_A":1527024775,"created_at_utc_B":1527013399,"score_A":547,"score_B":319,"human_ref_A":"Medical rather than legal advice - certain kinds of ovarian cysts can cause both missed periods and false positive pregnancy tests. Has the young woman in question had a doctor confirm pregnancy? By three months a fetal heart beat can be detected.   If the woman consents, you can do a simple blood test for paternity before birth. Its rather expensive however, and is less reliable than standard methods after the baby is born. Personally, I'd wait to see if a baby shows up, and demand a court approved paternity test then.  Until then, tell your parents that you will \"man up\" when a DNA test proves that you actually fathered a child without having sex.","human_ref_B":"If she does an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling then paternity can be determined before the birth, but both tests are optional, carry risks, and I don\u2019t think she can be legally made to take them.  Did you actually do anything with her that would cause your sperm to enter her vagina?  If you didn\u2019t then I would be really hesistant that you are the father but you\u2019ll need a paternity test to prove it.  How far along does she claim to be?  Does this add up to the time when you two were messing around?  Has she actually taken a test or has she just missed her period and freaking out?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11376.0,"score_ratio":1.7147335423}
{"post_id":"8lc7k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Girl who I never had sex with claims she's pregnant and I'm the father. State: Texas  We fooled around for a few weeks but never had actual penetrative sex. We're both 16 years old.  My parents don't believe me when I tell them that we never had sex. They want me to man up and accept responsibility. Can you help me protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"dzerf4g","c_root_id_B":"dzepsok","created_at_utc_A":1527024775,"created_at_utc_B":1527023266,"score_A":547,"score_B":121,"human_ref_A":"Medical rather than legal advice - certain kinds of ovarian cysts can cause both missed periods and false positive pregnancy tests. Has the young woman in question had a doctor confirm pregnancy? By three months a fetal heart beat can be detected.   If the woman consents, you can do a simple blood test for paternity before birth. Its rather expensive however, and is less reliable than standard methods after the baby is born. Personally, I'd wait to see if a baby shows up, and demand a court approved paternity test then.  Until then, tell your parents that you will \"man up\" when a DNA test proves that you actually fathered a child without having sex.","human_ref_B":"DO NOT SIGN PAPERS AT THE HOSPITAL. The first and only real paperwork they give dad is to accept the child as yours, waive DNA testing, and to nullify any future DNA testing saying you aren't the father. She cannot do anything to get you involved with this child if both are true:  1 you don't want to  2 it's not yours","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1509.0,"score_ratio":4.520661157}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em82rz4","c_root_id_B":"em81b4m","created_at_utc_A":1556718877,"created_at_utc_B":1556717931,"score_A":1318,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"I would also look into contacting the entities that provided him with grant money. It's a huge no-no to do what he's doing if the money is from places like NSF or NIH.","human_ref_B":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":946.0,"score_ratio":65.9}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em81b4m","c_root_id_B":"em8c3ho","created_at_utc_A":1556717931,"created_at_utc_B":1556724364,"score_A":20,"score_B":607,"human_ref_A":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","human_ref_B":"Your university's legal department represents the university - not you. You need to start thinking of them as an adverse party, and you probably should not have any further contact with them without advice from your own attorney.  To that end, you should probably consult with an attorney. It sounds (in my completely unprofessional opinion) like you have a case that an attorney might be willing to accept for a contingency fee. This means that you wouldn't pay your attorney up front, but if you win a judgment or reach a settlement, your attorney would receive a portion of that amount as his\/her fee. It may be possible for you to pursue an administrative resolution (probably Texas Workforce Commission) without an attorney, but I would go ahead and consult with an attorney sooner rather than later.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6433.0,"score_ratio":30.35}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8f9j8","c_root_id_B":"em81b4m","created_at_utc_A":1556726128,"created_at_utc_B":1556717931,"score_A":263,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"Yo, IDK what your field is but if you are STEM, contact the Office of Inspector General for the NIH, CMS, DOE, FDA and any other organization that provides funding.  Also contact the US Attorney's office that covers texas\/the part of texas you are in.  &#x200B;  This is a large scale federal crime, and since the amounts are so high your professor is into the range of federal felony charges that carry stiff minimums.  He is defrauding the federal government, and you should blow the whistle on his ass.  This kind of stuff is taken very seriously, the OIG's of each department are independent ish watchdogs that regularly blow the whistle on internal incompetence and malfeasance.  They'll have no issue or trouble going full metal on a professor who doesn't seem to have any talent for committing financial crime.  &#x200B;  Edit:  Also talk to a labor lawyer in your university town\/area, chances are they'll have a better understanding of the complexities of graduate student employment law\/contracts.","human_ref_B":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8197.0,"score_ratio":13.15}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8o149","c_root_id_B":"em8jb98","created_at_utc_A":1556731061,"created_at_utc_B":1556728451,"score_A":115,"score_B":40,"human_ref_A":"I\u2019m a PI and manage multiple grants, student stipends & lab staff. Student payment is complicated legally because it\u2019s sometimes exempt from some aspects of employment law, due to the fact that the student is a student and therefore the job tasks can sometimes be cast as part of the student\u2019s education. Further, funding that is coming from grants is complex as well - that\u2019s considered \u201csoft money\u201d and is often assumed to be basically yankable at any second with no warning, due to the fact that the university is not controlling those funds, the PI is. So - what *exactly* did your advisor say? Sadly it is very common for informal discussions of grant funding to be unenforcable without a written contract. Did you ever get a contract? If what the prof told you was something like \u201cI think I\u2019ll have a $14,000 RA for you in spring semester\u201d you may be out of luck.  Re the grants, what exactly did your advisor lie about on proposals and reports? The two deadly sins are falsifying actual data, and embezzling grants funds; did either of those occur? The cases you describe of underestimating equipment costs, and spending personal funds to cover the shortfall, are both ok. Pretty large deviations in the budget line items & in the exact work tasks done are generally allowed as long as the PI has made a good-faith effort to accomplish the grant\u2019s scientific goals, did not falsify data, and did not actually embezzle funds. (and did not break other laws & policies like, say, violation of animal welfare regulations w lab animals)","human_ref_B":"You can certainly go the self help route but given the slander\/defamation during your job search, you should consider hiring an attorney. You can get a fair amount of damages for that, especially since you can show that his words actually harmed you during your search for alternative employment. An employment attorney should be able to represent you on both matters and will likely work on contingency. Use your state bar associations lawyer referral service to find candidates. Give preference to anyone who won awards from other attorney organizations. Discount anyone who has bar complaints (use google for this). Interview a few before you pick one.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2610.0,"score_ratio":2.875}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8o149","c_root_id_B":"em81b4m","created_at_utc_A":1556731061,"created_at_utc_B":1556717931,"score_A":115,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"I\u2019m a PI and manage multiple grants, student stipends & lab staff. Student payment is complicated legally because it\u2019s sometimes exempt from some aspects of employment law, due to the fact that the student is a student and therefore the job tasks can sometimes be cast as part of the student\u2019s education. Further, funding that is coming from grants is complex as well - that\u2019s considered \u201csoft money\u201d and is often assumed to be basically yankable at any second with no warning, due to the fact that the university is not controlling those funds, the PI is. So - what *exactly* did your advisor say? Sadly it is very common for informal discussions of grant funding to be unenforcable without a written contract. Did you ever get a contract? If what the prof told you was something like \u201cI think I\u2019ll have a $14,000 RA for you in spring semester\u201d you may be out of luck.  Re the grants, what exactly did your advisor lie about on proposals and reports? The two deadly sins are falsifying actual data, and embezzling grants funds; did either of those occur? The cases you describe of underestimating equipment costs, and spending personal funds to cover the shortfall, are both ok. Pretty large deviations in the budget line items & in the exact work tasks done are generally allowed as long as the PI has made a good-faith effort to accomplish the grant\u2019s scientific goals, did not falsify data, and did not actually embezzle funds. (and did not break other laws & policies like, say, violation of animal welfare regulations w lab animals)","human_ref_B":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13130.0,"score_ratio":5.75}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em8o149","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556731061,"score_A":6,"score_B":115,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"I\u2019m a PI and manage multiple grants, student stipends & lab staff. Student payment is complicated legally because it\u2019s sometimes exempt from some aspects of employment law, due to the fact that the student is a student and therefore the job tasks can sometimes be cast as part of the student\u2019s education. Further, funding that is coming from grants is complex as well - that\u2019s considered \u201csoft money\u201d and is often assumed to be basically yankable at any second with no warning, due to the fact that the university is not controlling those funds, the PI is. So - what *exactly* did your advisor say? Sadly it is very common for informal discussions of grant funding to be unenforcable without a written contract. Did you ever get a contract? If what the prof told you was something like \u201cI think I\u2019ll have a $14,000 RA for you in spring semester\u201d you may be out of luck.  Re the grants, what exactly did your advisor lie about on proposals and reports? The two deadly sins are falsifying actual data, and embezzling grants funds; did either of those occur? The cases you describe of underestimating equipment costs, and spending personal funds to cover the shortfall, are both ok. Pretty large deviations in the budget line items & in the exact work tasks done are generally allowed as long as the PI has made a good-faith effort to accomplish the grant\u2019s scientific goals, did not falsify data, and did not actually embezzle funds. (and did not break other laws & policies like, say, violation of animal welfare regulations w lab animals)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3889.0,"score_ratio":19.1666666667}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em918ds","c_root_id_B":"em8jb98","created_at_utc_A":1556738584,"created_at_utc_B":1556728451,"score_A":52,"score_B":40,"human_ref_A":"There's a general misunderstanding in this thread of how this all works. As a graduate Research Assistant, you're not employed by your professor, you're employed by the university. Your professor isn't responsible for paying you directly, doesn't handle grant money directly, and doesn't have any say in how much you get paid\u2014that's set by the university and\/or the department. The university, through the department, hires you as an RA at a certain wage for a certain length of time, and is responsible for paying you. What your professor *is* responsible for is reporting the time you've worked on their projects (or approving your timesheets if you filled them out yourself). Those reports go to the university grants office, the grants office then bills the funding agency for your wages and associated overhead, and the agency then reimburses the university.  So the question is, did you actually have formal employment through the university as a Research Assistant? You said  >This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years  How were you being paid\u2014were you getting checks from the university, or in some other way? If you were actually employed by the university, maybe you had an RA for a while but then your professor didn't renew it. If your professor was somehow paying you directly, that's more sinister\u2014it's possible they were somehow embezzling money from the grant and then paying you under the table to avoid being charged for overhead. Either way, your first step is to contact the department and find out what your employment status was.","human_ref_B":"You can certainly go the self help route but given the slander\/defamation during your job search, you should consider hiring an attorney. You can get a fair amount of damages for that, especially since you can show that his words actually harmed you during your search for alternative employment. An employment attorney should be able to represent you on both matters and will likely work on contingency. Use your state bar associations lawyer referral service to find candidates. Give preference to anyone who won awards from other attorney organizations. Discount anyone who has bar complaints (use google for this). Interview a few before you pick one.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10133.0,"score_ratio":1.3}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em81b4m","c_root_id_B":"em918ds","created_at_utc_A":1556717931,"created_at_utc_B":1556738584,"score_A":20,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","human_ref_B":"There's a general misunderstanding in this thread of how this all works. As a graduate Research Assistant, you're not employed by your professor, you're employed by the university. Your professor isn't responsible for paying you directly, doesn't handle grant money directly, and doesn't have any say in how much you get paid\u2014that's set by the university and\/or the department. The university, through the department, hires you as an RA at a certain wage for a certain length of time, and is responsible for paying you. What your professor *is* responsible for is reporting the time you've worked on their projects (or approving your timesheets if you filled them out yourself). Those reports go to the university grants office, the grants office then bills the funding agency for your wages and associated overhead, and the agency then reimburses the university.  So the question is, did you actually have formal employment through the university as a Research Assistant? You said  >This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years  How were you being paid\u2014were you getting checks from the university, or in some other way? If you were actually employed by the university, maybe you had an RA for a while but then your professor didn't renew it. If your professor was somehow paying you directly, that's more sinister\u2014it's possible they were somehow embezzling money from the grant and then paying you under the table to avoid being charged for overhead. Either way, your first step is to contact the department and find out what your employment status was.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":20653.0,"score_ratio":2.6}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em918ds","c_root_id_B":"em8t4pf","created_at_utc_A":1556738584,"created_at_utc_B":1556733863,"score_A":52,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"There's a general misunderstanding in this thread of how this all works. As a graduate Research Assistant, you're not employed by your professor, you're employed by the university. Your professor isn't responsible for paying you directly, doesn't handle grant money directly, and doesn't have any say in how much you get paid\u2014that's set by the university and\/or the department. The university, through the department, hires you as an RA at a certain wage for a certain length of time, and is responsible for paying you. What your professor *is* responsible for is reporting the time you've worked on their projects (or approving your timesheets if you filled them out yourself). Those reports go to the university grants office, the grants office then bills the funding agency for your wages and associated overhead, and the agency then reimburses the university.  So the question is, did you actually have formal employment through the university as a Research Assistant? You said  >This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years  How were you being paid\u2014were you getting checks from the university, or in some other way? If you were actually employed by the university, maybe you had an RA for a while but then your professor didn't renew it. If your professor was somehow paying you directly, that's more sinister\u2014it's possible they were somehow embezzling money from the grant and then paying you under the table to avoid being charged for overhead. Either way, your first step is to contact the department and find out what your employment status was.","human_ref_B":"As a professor (but not a lawyer), I strongly suspect that you don't have a case.  Universities are really good about following the law on this kind of thing and professors really can't break the law here even if we tried.  If you signed paperwork with the professor agreeing to a particular wage, then your university's admin staff should be taking care of all the details, and there's nothing that the professor could do to deny you the money.  The admin staff wouldn't let the paperwork get created if the money wasn't already reserved for you.  If you didn't sign paperwork, well... then you didn't have an employment agreement with the professor.  I suspect that you have misunderstood the obligations the professor has from his NSF grants and other sources of income.  The prof possibly intentionally misrepresented this to you and exploited you, but that doesn't change the fact that you weren't in an employer\/employee relationship.  Possibly there's a fraud angle that you could play, but I doubt there's a wage theft angle.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4721.0,"score_ratio":3.0588235294}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em902wl","c_root_id_B":"em918ds","created_at_utc_A":1556737905,"created_at_utc_B":1556738584,"score_A":9,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"Yikes yikes! I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you (and others!). Have you considered suing the professor instead of the university? This may be a breach of contract issue between you and your advisor. If you were supposed to be paid directly out of grant funding, then the grad school may not have any responsibility for your wages. Also, you may want to alert the grant funding organizations that their money is not being used appropriately.  If dude is really falsifying grant applications (or not spending the money the way outlined in the application), your prof can kiss that grant money goodbye.  &#x200B;  Certainly talk to an attorney as I am not a lawyer... just a fellow grad student who got real pissed off about your situation. Best of luck!","human_ref_B":"There's a general misunderstanding in this thread of how this all works. As a graduate Research Assistant, you're not employed by your professor, you're employed by the university. Your professor isn't responsible for paying you directly, doesn't handle grant money directly, and doesn't have any say in how much you get paid\u2014that's set by the university and\/or the department. The university, through the department, hires you as an RA at a certain wage for a certain length of time, and is responsible for paying you. What your professor *is* responsible for is reporting the time you've worked on their projects (or approving your timesheets if you filled them out yourself). Those reports go to the university grants office, the grants office then bills the funding agency for your wages and associated overhead, and the agency then reimburses the university.  So the question is, did you actually have formal employment through the university as a Research Assistant? You said  >This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years  How were you being paid\u2014were you getting checks from the university, or in some other way? If you were actually employed by the university, maybe you had an RA for a while but then your professor didn't renew it. If your professor was somehow paying you directly, that's more sinister\u2014it's possible they were somehow embezzling money from the grant and then paying you under the table to avoid being charged for overhead. Either way, your first step is to contact the department and find out what your employment status was.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":679.0,"score_ratio":5.7777777778}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em918ds","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556738584,"score_A":6,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"There's a general misunderstanding in this thread of how this all works. As a graduate Research Assistant, you're not employed by your professor, you're employed by the university. Your professor isn't responsible for paying you directly, doesn't handle grant money directly, and doesn't have any say in how much you get paid\u2014that's set by the university and\/or the department. The university, through the department, hires you as an RA at a certain wage for a certain length of time, and is responsible for paying you. What your professor *is* responsible for is reporting the time you've worked on their projects (or approving your timesheets if you filled them out yourself). Those reports go to the university grants office, the grants office then bills the funding agency for your wages and associated overhead, and the agency then reimburses the university.  So the question is, did you actually have formal employment through the university as a Research Assistant? You said  >This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years  How were you being paid\u2014were you getting checks from the university, or in some other way? If you were actually employed by the university, maybe you had an RA for a while but then your professor didn't renew it. If your professor was somehow paying you directly, that's more sinister\u2014it's possible they were somehow embezzling money from the grant and then paying you under the table to avoid being charged for overhead. Either way, your first step is to contact the department and find out what your employment status was.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11412.0,"score_ratio":8.6666666667}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8jb98","c_root_id_B":"em81b4m","created_at_utc_A":1556728451,"created_at_utc_B":1556717931,"score_A":40,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"You can certainly go the self help route but given the slander\/defamation during your job search, you should consider hiring an attorney. You can get a fair amount of damages for that, especially since you can show that his words actually harmed you during your search for alternative employment. An employment attorney should be able to represent you on both matters and will likely work on contingency. Use your state bar associations lawyer referral service to find candidates. Give preference to anyone who won awards from other attorney organizations. Discount anyone who has bar complaints (use google for this). Interview a few before you pick one.","human_ref_B":"You can look into filing a wage complaint by seaching file wage  complaint texas, on Google. If too much time has passed you would have no choic but to file a lawsuits. However, lawsuits are so expensive that it could be counterproductive to do so. You will need a lawyer and the lawyer will cost. One may be  able to negoiate on your behalf to though.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10520.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em8jb98","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556728451,"score_A":6,"score_B":40,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"You can certainly go the self help route but given the slander\/defamation during your job search, you should consider hiring an attorney. You can get a fair amount of damages for that, especially since you can show that his words actually harmed you during your search for alternative employment. An employment attorney should be able to represent you on both matters and will likely work on contingency. Use your state bar associations lawyer referral service to find candidates. Give preference to anyone who won awards from other attorney organizations. Discount anyone who has bar complaints (use google for this). Interview a few before you pick one.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1279.0,"score_ratio":6.6666666667}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8t4pf","c_root_id_B":"em8h3g7","created_at_utc_A":1556733863,"created_at_utc_B":1556727172,"score_A":17,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"As a professor (but not a lawyer), I strongly suspect that you don't have a case.  Universities are really good about following the law on this kind of thing and professors really can't break the law here even if we tried.  If you signed paperwork with the professor agreeing to a particular wage, then your university's admin staff should be taking care of all the details, and there's nothing that the professor could do to deny you the money.  The admin staff wouldn't let the paperwork get created if the money wasn't already reserved for you.  If you didn't sign paperwork, well... then you didn't have an employment agreement with the professor.  I suspect that you have misunderstood the obligations the professor has from his NSF grants and other sources of income.  The prof possibly intentionally misrepresented this to you and exploited you, but that doesn't change the fact that you weren't in an employer\/employee relationship.  Possibly there's a fraud angle that you could play, but I doubt there's a wage theft angle.","human_ref_B":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6691.0,"score_ratio":2.8333333333}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em902wl","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556737905,"score_A":6,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"Yikes yikes! I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you (and others!). Have you considered suing the professor instead of the university? This may be a breach of contract issue between you and your advisor. If you were supposed to be paid directly out of grant funding, then the grad school may not have any responsibility for your wages. Also, you may want to alert the grant funding organizations that their money is not being used appropriately.  If dude is really falsifying grant applications (or not spending the money the way outlined in the application), your prof can kiss that grant money goodbye.  &#x200B;  Certainly talk to an attorney as I am not a lawyer... just a fellow grad student who got real pissed off about your situation. Best of luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10733.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em9lgw6","c_root_id_B":"em9x6ag","created_at_utc_A":1556750082,"created_at_utc_B":1556757854,"score_A":8,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Did they claim you as a paid grad assistant on any publicly funded grants?   If you can find all your professor\u2019s grants, you could determine whether he claimed he was getting paid help. In combination with your emails, that would be evidence of federal fraud and that he just pocketed the money he had allocated to your stipend.   Also, did he use research funds to pay your tuition but not your stipend? If so, that strengthens your case, because my guess is that he may have redirected your stipend to his research funds but allowed the tuition portions to go through.   You don\u2019t need to have this evidence to prove he owes you money. However, if you can get a lawyer and present this to the university, they will likely try to settle before court because defrauding the federal government is a much larger crime with serious repercussions.   A lawsuit could also permanently tarnish how the federal granting bodies rate your institution. They are under no obligations to grant your university funds for future grants if they believe your university does not engage in due diligence to prevent fraud or money laundering.  As a grad student, I worked closely on occasion with federal grant auditors. I had to send them quarterly updates, and along with my advisor, I even got to spend three days with one during a planning meeting out of state. I was not in charge of the budget or compliance (I was in charge of proving we met the research goals and milestones).  Working so closely, however, gave me insight to the budgeting. I learned how much was allocated to me in the grant, and of course, how much ended up in my pocket. Universities and departments take a cut of every allocation, and this is supposed to be transparent to the federal government.   I also learned how they audit the university and what they get pissed off about. In my case, they were pissed off that our accountants couldn\u2019t provide quick access to budgetary estimations. In reality, they were shuffling funds to cover budgetary deficits from the state and returning it by the end of every quarter.   So even though it was not illegal and no money was stolen, it risked our long term  viability of an institution to receive federal grants. They were not pleased, so imagine that evidence of legitimate theft or fraud from your professor would be very concerning to the university and the funding agency.     *Finding public grants* When I was in graduate school, I was paid on several federal grants through the US department of Ed. I can\u2019t link you to the particular grants I was on (you could dox me), but play around with this this database from one of the federal grant agencies to see what the public information could look like.  The budgets from these grants are public. I\u2019m not sure how to find them for other fields. You should be able to google the names of any grants you worked on with your professors names.   If you go to your colleges Ombudsman (not the legal department), they may help you figure it out, too. The ombudsman cannot take legal action on your behalf, but they can advise you on how best to go forward in getting this public information so that you can make a case.    *Ombudsman can advise you on best course of action.*  The ombudsman is on your side. They are hired to be a student advocate and are protected legally from being fired or receiving retribution for student advocacy. They are politically neutral in the university and cannot force or demand any party do what they say is right. However, they can tell you who COULD enforce a policy or advise you on how to resolve a dispute in your favor rather than in the university.   For instance, the office of the ombudsman can also suggest who may be the best person to talk to at the university to resolve the case. The legal department, as others said, is not the best place to start.   Presenting your evidence to the correct university board member, VP of research, or whatever, may resolve the case without needing to go to court. The legal department\u2019s job is to see if they can afford to brush you off or how seriously you will take this case in a lawsuit.  The correct individual stakeholder in the university, however, has a different mission. Their job is to ensure the university is acting ethically and is benefitting the community. So, if there is a particular board member or VP who has the authority or expertise to resolve the situation and get you paid, the ombudsman will tell you.  If not, if you should file a lawsuit, the ombudsman can tell you that as well. At least you will know there are no options at the university that have the authority to resolve the dispute.","human_ref_B":"\"I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing.\"  That's because they're the University's attorneys, not yours. Get your own attorney.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7772.0,"score_ratio":1.125}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em9x6ag","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556757854,"score_A":6,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"\"I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing.\"  That's because they're the University's attorneys, not yours. Get your own attorney.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":30682.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"bjh32y","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Former grad student, considering suing my university for $14k unpaid wages (Texas) Long story short, I completed my graduate degree back in December and my graduate advisor still owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages for the work I did in their research lab during my last year of grad school. This professor paid me what they promised for the first few years, but then they stopped abruptly. The excuses for why I wasn't getting paid kept building up and changing over time, and as soon as I was on my way out the professor started stonewalling me, on multiple occasions literally just walking out of the room when I tried to talk to them. During the year where I wasn't getting paid, this professor also intentionally sabotaged my efforts to find work elsewhere. They lied about me in emails and over the phone with other professionals in our relatively small field of work. Multiple people in and out of the university contacted me and told me \"Hey, I thought you should know this is what Dr. Professor said about you, and I know that's not true\".  I contacted the dean of my college, and they referred the matter to university legal affairs. I gave Legal copies of emails and written notes from face-to-face conversations where I was promised a salary, they asked me to come in and talk to them, I did, and then they did nothing. I informed them that this professor has done this to at least three other students over the course of at least five years. One of the other students had to drop out because, unlike me, they didn't have any external funding. I gave them piles of documentation, much of it taken from the university's own records, showing how the professor had falsified financial statements, employment records, grant proposals and reports, how the professor was paying students less than promised or nothing at all and using personnel money to buy equipment because they intentionally underestimated their equipment costs to make their grant proposal seem more competitive. University legal still did nothing. I contacted them again to ask if they needed any additional information from me, if they had planned or taken any corrective action, if they were planning on paying me my wages, no response of any kind.  Granted, they have been busy the past few weeks with coaches taking bribes from celebrities, but I spoke to them months before that. As far as I know, at this point my only option is to just sue the university directly. They have a massive legal department and they've argued in front of SCOTUS multiple times in the past few years, so I have no idea if or how I should approach this, but the simple fact of the matter is that this professor owes me $14,000 in unpaid wages, I have written statements promising me that amount, they slandered me in professional settings, and they're lying to the university and the federal government about how they're using research funds. What are the odds of suing a top-tier public research university with a multi-billion-dollar endowment and coming out ahead?  I'm in Texas if that's relevant.","c_root_id_A":"em8h3g7","c_root_id_B":"em9lgw6","created_at_utc_A":1556727172,"created_at_utc_B":1556750082,"score_A":6,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Not only should you sue for compensatory damages, but you definitely want to demand punitive damages to teach this and other universities a lesson","human_ref_B":"Did they claim you as a paid grad assistant on any publicly funded grants?   If you can find all your professor\u2019s grants, you could determine whether he claimed he was getting paid help. In combination with your emails, that would be evidence of federal fraud and that he just pocketed the money he had allocated to your stipend.   Also, did he use research funds to pay your tuition but not your stipend? If so, that strengthens your case, because my guess is that he may have redirected your stipend to his research funds but allowed the tuition portions to go through.   You don\u2019t need to have this evidence to prove he owes you money. However, if you can get a lawyer and present this to the university, they will likely try to settle before court because defrauding the federal government is a much larger crime with serious repercussions.   A lawsuit could also permanently tarnish how the federal granting bodies rate your institution. They are under no obligations to grant your university funds for future grants if they believe your university does not engage in due diligence to prevent fraud or money laundering.  As a grad student, I worked closely on occasion with federal grant auditors. I had to send them quarterly updates, and along with my advisor, I even got to spend three days with one during a planning meeting out of state. I was not in charge of the budget or compliance (I was in charge of proving we met the research goals and milestones).  Working so closely, however, gave me insight to the budgeting. I learned how much was allocated to me in the grant, and of course, how much ended up in my pocket. Universities and departments take a cut of every allocation, and this is supposed to be transparent to the federal government.   I also learned how they audit the university and what they get pissed off about. In my case, they were pissed off that our accountants couldn\u2019t provide quick access to budgetary estimations. In reality, they were shuffling funds to cover budgetary deficits from the state and returning it by the end of every quarter.   So even though it was not illegal and no money was stolen, it risked our long term  viability of an institution to receive federal grants. They were not pleased, so imagine that evidence of legitimate theft or fraud from your professor would be very concerning to the university and the funding agency.     *Finding public grants* When I was in graduate school, I was paid on several federal grants through the US department of Ed. I can\u2019t link you to the particular grants I was on (you could dox me), but play around with this this database from one of the federal grant agencies to see what the public information could look like.  The budgets from these grants are public. I\u2019m not sure how to find them for other fields. You should be able to google the names of any grants you worked on with your professors names.   If you go to your colleges Ombudsman (not the legal department), they may help you figure it out, too. The ombudsman cannot take legal action on your behalf, but they can advise you on how best to go forward in getting this public information so that you can make a case.    *Ombudsman can advise you on best course of action.*  The ombudsman is on your side. They are hired to be a student advocate and are protected legally from being fired or receiving retribution for student advocacy. They are politically neutral in the university and cannot force or demand any party do what they say is right. However, they can tell you who COULD enforce a policy or advise you on how to resolve a dispute in your favor rather than in the university.   For instance, the office of the ombudsman can also suggest who may be the best person to talk to at the university to resolve the case. The legal department, as others said, is not the best place to start.   Presenting your evidence to the correct university board member, VP of research, or whatever, may resolve the case without needing to go to court. The legal department\u2019s job is to see if they can afford to brush you off or how seriously you will take this case in a lawsuit.  The correct individual stakeholder in the university, however, has a different mission. Their job is to ensure the university is acting ethically and is benefitting the community. So, if there is a particular board member or VP who has the authority or expertise to resolve the situation and get you paid, the ombudsman will tell you.  If not, if you should file a lawsuit, the ombudsman can tell you that as well. At least you will know there are no options at the university that have the authority to resolve the dispute.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":22910.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf23usg","c_root_id_B":"gf21am0","created_at_utc_A":1607439806,"created_at_utc_B":1607438416,"score_A":7495,"score_B":557,"human_ref_A":"Just a tip: in any future discussion about this, do not focus on the \u201cmy dog is well trained and has never bit anyone\u201d part of the story. I used to investigate dog bites for my city and every single incident involved being told that by the dog owner. Whether it\u2019s true or not is inconsequential. Just focus on the facts that you (in your opinion) did everything in your power to keep your dog under your control and away from everyone else.  Tying the dog up (and not in your control) when there are kids around wasn\u2019t super smart, but you still might be fine if you give your side of the story. Good luck","human_ref_B":"Do you have your vaccination records for your dog? There is no test for rabies on live animals, you must produce proof that they are vaccinated. That is step 1. Take your proof and contact animal control.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1390.0,"score_ratio":13.4560143627}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf23usg","c_root_id_B":"gf1wenr","created_at_utc_A":1607439806,"created_at_utc_B":1607435485,"score_A":7495,"score_B":441,"human_ref_A":"Just a tip: in any future discussion about this, do not focus on the \u201cmy dog is well trained and has never bit anyone\u201d part of the story. I used to investigate dog bites for my city and every single incident involved being told that by the dog owner. Whether it\u2019s true or not is inconsequential. Just focus on the facts that you (in your opinion) did everything in your power to keep your dog under your control and away from everyone else.  Tying the dog up (and not in your control) when there are kids around wasn\u2019t super smart, but you still might be fine if you give your side of the story. Good luck","human_ref_B":"You'll have to defend your pet in whatever system they have in place where you live. Next time do not leave your dog unattended especially if you knew there were kids wanting to let the dog and that your dog doesn't like to be pet.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4321.0,"score_ratio":16.9954648526}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2sz69","c_root_id_B":"gf26qm2","created_at_utc_A":1607451726,"created_at_utc_B":1607441286,"score_A":2273,"score_B":859,"human_ref_A":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","human_ref_B":"You have to wait this one out. I do not expect AC to push for euthanasia if this is the first bite in his history. You may get a fine, especially if the dog is not licensed appropriately.   Lastly, I'm confused. There is no such thing as \"taking my dog away to test for rabies\". Is he on a 10 day quarantine? Testing for rabies is only done post-mortem.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10440.0,"score_ratio":2.6461001164}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf21am0","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607438416,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":557,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"Do you have your vaccination records for your dog? There is no test for rabies on live animals, you must produce proof that they are vaccinated. That is step 1. Take your proof and contact animal control.","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13310.0,"score_ratio":4.0807899461}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2qr7a","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607450714,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":482,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1012.0,"score_ratio":4.7157676349}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf27xq9","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607441881,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":439,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"The mother has little say in whether or not the dog is put down, really the determinant is if he's got a history (apparently not). Get hold of your vaccination records, as the rabies test **requires the animal to be dead**. Showing he's vaccinated avoids the need for the test. Contact animal control as soon as you have the papers.","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9845.0,"score_ratio":5.1776765376}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2sz69","c_root_id_B":"gf1wenr","created_at_utc_A":1607451726,"created_at_utc_B":1607435485,"score_A":2273,"score_B":441,"human_ref_A":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","human_ref_B":"You'll have to defend your pet in whatever system they have in place where you live. Next time do not leave your dog unattended especially if you knew there were kids wanting to let the dog and that your dog doesn't like to be pet.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":16241.0,"score_ratio":5.1541950113}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2sz69","c_root_id_B":"gf2bf8p","created_at_utc_A":1607451726,"created_at_utc_B":1607443577,"score_A":2273,"score_B":404,"human_ref_A":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","human_ref_B":"OP, what\u2019s your location? I don\u2019t see it in your post. Different states have different laws regarding animal bites, and it\u2019s important that you get information pertaining to your area. Not a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8149.0,"score_ratio":5.6262376238}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2ogjc","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607449666,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":306,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"You need to focus on what the child and their mother did: ignored multiple warnings not to pet the dog, followed you to a different area of the park, approached the dog without an owner present to control it just in case, and mom either ignored all that herself or wasn't close enough to get her child away from an unknown dog.  When making a decision to put down a dog that bit someone AC is going to focus on how likely it is to happen again. Saying \"he never bit anyone\" isn't going to work because he *has* bitten someone. What you need to do now is focus on how you will *mitigate* the chances of that happening again. Acknowledge it was a bad decision to leave the dog unattended while you went to the bathroom, and say in the future you will no longer leave the dog unattended outside your property. You might want to get one of those harnesses that clearly says \"do not pet\" in case you do find yourself distracted again there is that warning. If you have a lawn you can get similar signs for your fence. You might want to consider promising not to bring the dog within 100 yards of a playground to minimize chances of interaction with children.   There's never a 100% chance a dog won't bite again, anyone who claims that is going to look like they aren't going to be careful and it may be counter productive to your case. Acknowledge the incident happened. Take your share of the blame for leaving your dog unattended. Clearly state the child and mother's blame in this (ignoring your warnings and not supervising a child around an unfamiliar dog). Don't try to mitigate the damage they claim, AC knows the difference between an attempted mauling and a warning bite. Acknowledge your dogs actions and tell them how you will prevent similar actions. Provide proof you're a responsible pet owner with vaccination records and training records if you have them. Doing this will give your dog the best chance at a fair hearing and should be enough to release him.","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2060.0,"score_ratio":7.4281045752}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2inp1","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607446984,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":146,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"First of all,  you say that your dog has never bit anyone,  but he did bite someone in this case. You can emphasize that you warned the child multiple times not to touch your dog, and they did it anyway. I don't know how strong that is as a defense, but that's your best bet. If you try to insist that your dog actually did nothing and that all the witnesses are lying, that's just not going to pan out. You weren't actually there to see the incident, so saying, \"I just know he wouldn't do that,\" isn't likely to get you anywhere.    For what it's worth, I hope things work out and you don't have to put your dog down.","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4742.0,"score_ratio":15.5684931507}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2rzwm","c_root_id_B":"gf2sz69","created_at_utc_A":1607451282,"created_at_utc_B":1607451726,"score_A":11,"score_B":2273,"human_ref_A":"Where are you located?","human_ref_B":"All these people giving advice without finding out your State first is extremely confusing to me. How could anyone try to give good advice without knowing dog bite liability and what the definitions for provoking are in OP's location?  Now you've given your location finally:  Oklahoma is strict liability for dog bites, and by leaving your dog unattended in a public place you're going to have a very difficult time arguing against it.  If you want to try saying the potential danger of approaching your dog was obvious and open enough that a reasonable person should see the danger for themself then you face the duel problem of this was a child and Strict Lability removing that potential defense.  If your defense is Provocation you have a hard row to hoe also. A dog being overly aggressive in it's reaction to a minor provocation (for example reaching out to pet them as minor versus being slapped, repeatedly poked and bothered, had things thrown at them painfully stepped on as major) you aren't likely to succeed here. By knowing your dog to react excessively\/negatively to common or expected behaviour from others in public you face a duty to keep the public safe. In fact in telling the child not to touch you've confirmed that you were aware that an annoyance to the dog could result injury to others, and that makes leaving the dog unattended look even more negligent.  Your duty to keep your dog from biting is more than others duty to not be bitten\/avoid you dog when you take you dog into public spaces which is why you need to proactively prevents any possible bite situation. Which you didn't do here both by not muzzling your dog in public, and by leaving the Dog unattended.  You should still try for a provocation defense since exact minute by minute facts and how they are presented matter, but you should expect to have liability here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":444.0,"score_ratio":206.6363636364}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf26qm2","c_root_id_B":"gf21am0","created_at_utc_A":1607441286,"created_at_utc_B":1607438416,"score_A":859,"score_B":557,"human_ref_A":"You have to wait this one out. I do not expect AC to push for euthanasia if this is the first bite in his history. You may get a fine, especially if the dog is not licensed appropriately.   Lastly, I'm confused. There is no such thing as \"taking my dog away to test for rabies\". Is he on a 10 day quarantine? Testing for rabies is only done post-mortem.","human_ref_B":"Do you have your vaccination records for your dog? There is no test for rabies on live animals, you must produce proof that they are vaccinated. That is step 1. Take your proof and contact animal control.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2870.0,"score_ratio":1.5421903052}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf26qm2","c_root_id_B":"gf1wenr","created_at_utc_A":1607441286,"created_at_utc_B":1607435485,"score_A":859,"score_B":441,"human_ref_A":"You have to wait this one out. I do not expect AC to push for euthanasia if this is the first bite in his history. You may get a fine, especially if the dog is not licensed appropriately.   Lastly, I'm confused. There is no such thing as \"taking my dog away to test for rabies\". Is he on a 10 day quarantine? Testing for rabies is only done post-mortem.","human_ref_B":"You'll have to defend your pet in whatever system they have in place where you live. Next time do not leave your dog unattended especially if you knew there were kids wanting to let the dog and that your dog doesn't like to be pet.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5801.0,"score_ratio":1.947845805}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf21am0","c_root_id_B":"gf1wenr","created_at_utc_A":1607438416,"created_at_utc_B":1607435485,"score_A":557,"score_B":441,"human_ref_A":"Do you have your vaccination records for your dog? There is no test for rabies on live animals, you must produce proof that they are vaccinated. That is step 1. Take your proof and contact animal control.","human_ref_B":"You'll have to defend your pet in whatever system they have in place where you live. Next time do not leave your dog unattended especially if you knew there were kids wanting to let the dog and that your dog doesn't like to be pet.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2931.0,"score_ratio":1.2630385488}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2qr7a","c_root_id_B":"gf27xq9","created_at_utc_A":1607450714,"created_at_utc_B":1607441881,"score_A":482,"score_B":439,"human_ref_A":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","human_ref_B":"The mother has little say in whether or not the dog is put down, really the determinant is if he's got a history (apparently not). Get hold of your vaccination records, as the rabies test **requires the animal to be dead**. Showing he's vaccinated avoids the need for the test. Contact animal control as soon as you have the papers.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8833.0,"score_ratio":1.0979498861}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2qr7a","c_root_id_B":"gf1wenr","created_at_utc_A":1607450714,"created_at_utc_B":1607435485,"score_A":482,"score_B":441,"human_ref_A":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","human_ref_B":"You'll have to defend your pet in whatever system they have in place where you live. Next time do not leave your dog unattended especially if you knew there were kids wanting to let the dog and that your dog doesn't like to be pet.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15229.0,"score_ratio":1.0929705215}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2qr7a","c_root_id_B":"gf2bf8p","created_at_utc_A":1607450714,"created_at_utc_B":1607443577,"score_A":482,"score_B":404,"human_ref_A":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","human_ref_B":"OP, what\u2019s your location? I don\u2019t see it in your post. Different states have different laws regarding animal bites, and it\u2019s important that you get information pertaining to your area. Not a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7137.0,"score_ratio":1.1930693069}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2ogjc","c_root_id_B":"gf2qr7a","created_at_utc_A":1607449666,"created_at_utc_B":1607450714,"score_A":306,"score_B":482,"human_ref_A":"You need to focus on what the child and their mother did: ignored multiple warnings not to pet the dog, followed you to a different area of the park, approached the dog without an owner present to control it just in case, and mom either ignored all that herself or wasn't close enough to get her child away from an unknown dog.  When making a decision to put down a dog that bit someone AC is going to focus on how likely it is to happen again. Saying \"he never bit anyone\" isn't going to work because he *has* bitten someone. What you need to do now is focus on how you will *mitigate* the chances of that happening again. Acknowledge it was a bad decision to leave the dog unattended while you went to the bathroom, and say in the future you will no longer leave the dog unattended outside your property. You might want to get one of those harnesses that clearly says \"do not pet\" in case you do find yourself distracted again there is that warning. If you have a lawn you can get similar signs for your fence. You might want to consider promising not to bring the dog within 100 yards of a playground to minimize chances of interaction with children.   There's never a 100% chance a dog won't bite again, anyone who claims that is going to look like they aren't going to be careful and it may be counter productive to your case. Acknowledge the incident happened. Take your share of the blame for leaving your dog unattended. Clearly state the child and mother's blame in this (ignoring your warnings and not supervising a child around an unfamiliar dog). Don't try to mitigate the damage they claim, AC knows the difference between an attempted mauling and a warning bite. Acknowledge your dogs actions and tell them how you will prevent similar actions. Provide proof you're a responsible pet owner with vaccination records and training records if you have them. Doing this will give your dog the best chance at a fair hearing and should be enough to release him.","human_ref_B":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1048.0,"score_ratio":1.5751633987}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2inp1","c_root_id_B":"gf2qr7a","created_at_utc_A":1607446984,"created_at_utc_B":1607450714,"score_A":146,"score_B":482,"human_ref_A":"First of all,  you say that your dog has never bit anyone,  but he did bite someone in this case. You can emphasize that you warned the child multiple times not to touch your dog, and they did it anyway. I don't know how strong that is as a defense, but that's your best bet. If you try to insist that your dog actually did nothing and that all the witnesses are lying, that's just not going to pan out. You weren't actually there to see the incident, so saying, \"I just know he wouldn't do that,\" isn't likely to get you anywhere.    For what it's worth, I hope things work out and you don't have to put your dog down.","human_ref_B":"Regardless of the outcome of this particular scenario. Your dog NOW has a history of aggression, and the next time he bites someone, you're unlikely to have any options.  Just be aware of that. Also in the future it will always be incorrect to say \"My dog would never bite anyone.\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3730.0,"score_ratio":3.301369863}
{"post_id":"k94g4d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Dog bit a kid who wouldn't leave him alone. They want him to be put down. My Dog is a German Shepard has never bit anyone. He isn't stupid or aggressive but, he doesn't like being pet on by random strangers unless I've given consent. He wont bite but, he will shy away but, if you kept on trying to pet him he would likely bite. I mean would you like to have strangers come up and start touching you? No way.  I was at the park and this group of kids kept coming over and trying to pet him. I told them no twice. My dog was already uncomfortable and clearly did not like it. We finally pulled away. I had to pee so I tied him up to the post near the door. He's a good boy so I know he wouldn't bark or run off. Next thing I know I hear a scream.   The kid got bit. After I told him 3x do not touch my dog he goes and tries to pet him.  The kid isnt bleeding much just a small nip. My dog is freaked out and cowering. An adult comes by and calls animal control citing \"The dog is aggressive and dangerous and viciously attacked a child\".  AC come by and so do the Parents. AC take my dog away for testing for rabies; and the Mom is angry. The kid says he went to pet my dog and the dog lunged at him and tried taking his hand off. I know that's a lie because, my dog is well trained and has never bit anyone or shown signs of aggression. Dogs dont just randomly go crazy. He does like being pet and I told that kid he doesn't so dont pet him.  The Mom is sobbing and saying she wants my \"vicious\" dog put to sleep because, he's a danger to everyone around him.  She ignored everything I said regarding me warning the kid not too pet him.  I'm just frazzled right now. My dog is currently being detained and I dont know if he'll be coming back. All he did was nip a kid who wouldnt take no for an answer.  What is my next step? I want to act fast before she takes legal action and to protect my dog.","c_root_id_A":"gf2ogjc","c_root_id_B":"gf2inp1","created_at_utc_A":1607449666,"created_at_utc_B":1607446984,"score_A":306,"score_B":146,"human_ref_A":"You need to focus on what the child and their mother did: ignored multiple warnings not to pet the dog, followed you to a different area of the park, approached the dog without an owner present to control it just in case, and mom either ignored all that herself or wasn't close enough to get her child away from an unknown dog.  When making a decision to put down a dog that bit someone AC is going to focus on how likely it is to happen again. Saying \"he never bit anyone\" isn't going to work because he *has* bitten someone. What you need to do now is focus on how you will *mitigate* the chances of that happening again. Acknowledge it was a bad decision to leave the dog unattended while you went to the bathroom, and say in the future you will no longer leave the dog unattended outside your property. You might want to get one of those harnesses that clearly says \"do not pet\" in case you do find yourself distracted again there is that warning. If you have a lawn you can get similar signs for your fence. You might want to consider promising not to bring the dog within 100 yards of a playground to minimize chances of interaction with children.   There's never a 100% chance a dog won't bite again, anyone who claims that is going to look like they aren't going to be careful and it may be counter productive to your case. Acknowledge the incident happened. Take your share of the blame for leaving your dog unattended. Clearly state the child and mother's blame in this (ignoring your warnings and not supervising a child around an unfamiliar dog). Don't try to mitigate the damage they claim, AC knows the difference between an attempted mauling and a warning bite. Acknowledge your dogs actions and tell them how you will prevent similar actions. Provide proof you're a responsible pet owner with vaccination records and training records if you have them. Doing this will give your dog the best chance at a fair hearing and should be enough to release him.","human_ref_B":"First of all,  you say that your dog has never bit anyone,  but he did bite someone in this case. You can emphasize that you warned the child multiple times not to touch your dog, and they did it anyway. I don't know how strong that is as a defense, but that's your best bet. If you try to insist that your dog actually did nothing and that all the witnesses are lying, that's just not going to pan out. You weren't actually there to see the incident, so saying, \"I just know he wouldn't do that,\" isn't likely to get you anywhere.    For what it's worth, I hope things work out and you don't have to put your dog down.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2682.0,"score_ratio":2.095890411}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5k0eob","c_root_id_B":"e5jzxh0","created_at_utc_A":1536328518,"created_at_utc_B":1536328066,"score_A":175,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"On a strategic note, if these people are habitual scumbags they may try to implicate you in wrongdoing by offering you something that compromises your integrity.  Don't accept gifts - especially \"intangible\" ones - any time in the near future.  Or at all, ever, but definitely not right now.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer but had some experience with Ontario employment law. Workers are pretty well protected. I would write down on paper everything I saw and file it away. This ensure you have a contemporary account of what happened, includes dates and times, etc..   In the unlikely even you are treated unfairly show a copy of the letter to HR. Keep the original in case you need a labor lawyer but you won't.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":452.0,"score_ratio":1.2152777778}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5jzxc1","c_root_id_B":"e5k0eob","created_at_utc_A":1536328062,"created_at_utc_B":1536328518,"score_A":32,"score_B":175,"human_ref_A":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","human_ref_B":"On a strategic note, if these people are habitual scumbags they may try to implicate you in wrongdoing by offering you something that compromises your integrity.  Don't accept gifts - especially \"intangible\" ones - any time in the near future.  Or at all, ever, but definitely not right now.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":456.0,"score_ratio":5.46875}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5jzxc1","c_root_id_B":"e5jzxh0","created_at_utc_A":1536328062,"created_at_utc_B":1536328066,"score_A":32,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer but had some experience with Ontario employment law. Workers are pretty well protected. I would write down on paper everything I saw and file it away. This ensure you have a contemporary account of what happened, includes dates and times, etc..   In the unlikely even you are treated unfairly show a copy of the letter to HR. Keep the original in case you need a labor lawyer but you won't.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5k1h4b","c_root_id_B":"e5jzxc1","created_at_utc_A":1536329514,"created_at_utc_B":1536328062,"score_A":95,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"So you don't care and don't want to be involved. Fine, but make sure you document everything immediately after it happens. Document what happened the night you walked in on them. If you do meet with the exec, document it as soon as you leave. If you feel extra cautious, record the conversation.  This is all because no matter how much you don't want to be involved, the exec has their own thoughts. What if you change your mind? What if you spread a rumor and ruin their career? There's a lot of risk for them and they'd have to take you at your word that you won't say anything. You don't know how they'll react, if they'll threaten you or bribe you or just be like, \"Hey we're cool, right?\" If things go sideways, you want the documentation. Contemporary notes\/recordings will go a lot further than a \"he said\/she said\" argument.  tl;dr: Just because you don't want to get involved doesn't mean someone else won't involve you. Protect yourself.","human_ref_B":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1452.0,"score_ratio":2.96875}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5jzxc1","c_root_id_B":"e5k4lei","created_at_utc_A":1536328062,"created_at_utc_B":1536332307,"score_A":32,"score_B":71,"human_ref_A":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","human_ref_B":"If you really, really want to cover your ad, you could send a dated, registered letter to your attorney, describing what happened. In the event of a wrongful termination suite, it could be entered as evidence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4245.0,"score_ratio":2.21875}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5k50k2","c_root_id_B":"e5k5new","created_at_utc_A":1536332681,"created_at_utc_B":1536333243,"score_A":37,"score_B":71,"human_ref_A":"Document thoroughly. If and when you meet with the lady that emailed you, say 'About last night? I fixed the server issue, did you have any questions?'.","human_ref_B":"The only comment I have to contribute is this:  Many people seem to be advising that you document the incident and file it away so that if the exec in question retaliates you can go to HR and tell them what happened.  This will only lead to one result, which is HR saying \"Why didn't you tell us at the time it occurred?\"  I can't speak to laws in Ontario but in the US, the appropriate action would be to file an incident report and submit it to HR immediately. Being exposed to unwanted sexual ANYTHING in the workplace here is grounds for a harassment lawsuit. Doesn't matter if that was the intent of the exec or not. You didn't want to see it, their careless actions caused you to see it. Ka-ching.  But at the end of the day, how you handle it is up to you. If you'd prefer to pretend it didn't happen and never discuss it again, then I would suggest that if this person does end up forcing you to discuss it, that's exactly what you say.  \"I am not offended. I'd simply prefer to never speak of it again and I'd ask that you respect that and end this conversation here and now.\"  And if they somehow refuse to honor that, YOU go to HR.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":562.0,"score_ratio":1.9189189189}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5k5new","c_root_id_B":"e5jzxc1","created_at_utc_A":1536333243,"created_at_utc_B":1536328062,"score_A":71,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"The only comment I have to contribute is this:  Many people seem to be advising that you document the incident and file it away so that if the exec in question retaliates you can go to HR and tell them what happened.  This will only lead to one result, which is HR saying \"Why didn't you tell us at the time it occurred?\"  I can't speak to laws in Ontario but in the US, the appropriate action would be to file an incident report and submit it to HR immediately. Being exposed to unwanted sexual ANYTHING in the workplace here is grounds for a harassment lawsuit. Doesn't matter if that was the intent of the exec or not. You didn't want to see it, their careless actions caused you to see it. Ka-ching.  But at the end of the day, how you handle it is up to you. If you'd prefer to pretend it didn't happen and never discuss it again, then I would suggest that if this person does end up forcing you to discuss it, that's exactly what you say.  \"I am not offended. I'd simply prefer to never speak of it again and I'd ask that you respect that and end this conversation here and now.\"  And if they somehow refuse to honor that, YOU go to HR.","human_ref_B":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5181.0,"score_ratio":2.21875}
{"post_id":"9dsx9d","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[Ontario] Walked in on a exec having sex with another coworker, what do i need to do to protect myself? I got a pager duty alert tonight, after getting a warning about one of our servers basically becoming unreachable. I arrived, and fixed the issue, but as i was leaving i could hear people faintly talking. So i thought it must be a coworker working late or something so i decided to pop in and say hi.  Turns out it was one of our executives having sex with another coworker, in plain sight in her office. I immediately apologized and said i saw nothing and left really fast.  Unfortunately not long after that she sent me an email stating we need to discuss what happened last night.   A few things:  * She is not my boss, as i am in IT and she works in a completely separate department * I have proof of me being called into work, and being asked by my direct boss if i could pop in and fix it.   I am worried and wondering if i should tell my boss, or what should i do legally to protect myself?","c_root_id_A":"e5k50k2","c_root_id_B":"e5jzxc1","created_at_utc_A":1536332681,"created_at_utc_B":1536328062,"score_A":37,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Document thoroughly. If and when you meet with the lady that emailed you, say 'About last night? I fixed the server issue, did you have any questions?'.","human_ref_B":"I would check your recording laws, but personally, if you have a meeting, it may not be a bad idea to have your phone audio recording in your shirt pocket.  I am not a lawyer, but despite any reason for believing there to be something nefarious, you dont know these people or their motives.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4619.0,"score_ratio":1.15625}
{"post_id":"brzo35","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"12 year old strip searched at school State: California   One of the girls I go to church with confided in myself and another woman that she was recently suspended from school. She said she was in the bathroom with a friend, her friend\u2019s bag spilled out on the floor and while they were picking up the items the vice principal came in, along with her teacher, and accused the girls of ditching class. She also told us that a while ago some \u201cfriends\u201d gave her some gummy bears that she didn\u2019t know were edibles and she got really high and ended up in the hospital.  She is obviously going through some things right now which the school staff may be aware of. Anyway... she said her vice principal made her really mad. I asked how so? And she begin to tell us how her vice principal began to search her for drugs. The vice principal found nothing in her backpack and then begin to frisk her. She said the woman was feeling on her breast in a way that made her feel uncomfortable and for an extended period of time to the point where the girl slapped her hand away and said \u201cok, that\u2019s enough\u201d. Then she said that the vice principal told her that since she didn\u2019t want her feeling on her that she would have to undo her bra and shake it out. Ok. She said she did it while having to keep herself covered at the same time. Ok... then she said the vice principal also made her pull down to pants and underwear to prove that there was nothing in her underwear to which she said was very embarrassing because she was on her period.   She asked me if this was legal. I told her I wasn\u2019t 100% sure and I asked her if anyone else was in the room during this incident and she said no.   Is this allowed? Was this search legal? What should we do now with this information?? She also said her mom doesn\u2019t know because she didn\u2019t tell her.","c_root_id_A":"eohtftu","c_root_id_B":"eohubg1","created_at_utc_A":1558594860,"created_at_utc_B":1558596266,"score_A":1145,"score_B":5474,"human_ref_A":"That girl's parents need to have a sit-down conference with the vice principal, the principal, and quite possibly an attorney. It is _completely_ inappropriate, bordering on criminal, for school staff to undertake an intimate search of a student, even if they have strong evidence that that student may be in possession of illegal property or items banned on school grounds. Doing so without supervision is especially worrying, but even with supervision by both law enforcement and her parents, this would be far over the line.  _Please_ encourage her to speak to her mother, if she's safe doing so, or to a police officer who doesn't work for the school otherwise. She'll want to make sure she's not in possession of any controlled substances, such as pot edibles, if the police get involved, but sexually abusing students is generally a bigger deal.","human_ref_B":"Safford Unified School District versus Redding was a 2009 US Supreme Court case which deemed that strip searching a minor at school is unconstitutional and violates their fourth amendment rights.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1406.0,"score_ratio":4.7807860262}
{"post_id":"brzo35","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"12 year old strip searched at school State: California   One of the girls I go to church with confided in myself and another woman that she was recently suspended from school. She said she was in the bathroom with a friend, her friend\u2019s bag spilled out on the floor and while they were picking up the items the vice principal came in, along with her teacher, and accused the girls of ditching class. She also told us that a while ago some \u201cfriends\u201d gave her some gummy bears that she didn\u2019t know were edibles and she got really high and ended up in the hospital.  She is obviously going through some things right now which the school staff may be aware of. Anyway... she said her vice principal made her really mad. I asked how so? And she begin to tell us how her vice principal began to search her for drugs. The vice principal found nothing in her backpack and then begin to frisk her. She said the woman was feeling on her breast in a way that made her feel uncomfortable and for an extended period of time to the point where the girl slapped her hand away and said \u201cok, that\u2019s enough\u201d. Then she said that the vice principal told her that since she didn\u2019t want her feeling on her that she would have to undo her bra and shake it out. Ok. She said she did it while having to keep herself covered at the same time. Ok... then she said the vice principal also made her pull down to pants and underwear to prove that there was nothing in her underwear to which she said was very embarrassing because she was on her period.   She asked me if this was legal. I told her I wasn\u2019t 100% sure and I asked her if anyone else was in the room during this incident and she said no.   Is this allowed? Was this search legal? What should we do now with this information?? She also said her mom doesn\u2019t know because she didn\u2019t tell her.","c_root_id_A":"eohubg1","c_root_id_B":"eohtzbe","created_at_utc_A":1558596266,"created_at_utc_B":1558595737,"score_A":5474,"score_B":977,"human_ref_A":"Safford Unified School District versus Redding was a 2009 US Supreme Court case which deemed that strip searching a minor at school is unconstitutional and violates their fourth amendment rights.","human_ref_B":"Just want to clarify if you know, this happened in the bathroom? Just more evidence of concealment and inappropriateness if so. Echo the above comment. This is lawyer territory ASAP for the girls parents, in my opinion before any communication to the school.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":529.0,"score_ratio":5.6028659161}
{"post_id":"brzo35","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"12 year old strip searched at school State: California   One of the girls I go to church with confided in myself and another woman that she was recently suspended from school. She said she was in the bathroom with a friend, her friend\u2019s bag spilled out on the floor and while they were picking up the items the vice principal came in, along with her teacher, and accused the girls of ditching class. She also told us that a while ago some \u201cfriends\u201d gave her some gummy bears that she didn\u2019t know were edibles and she got really high and ended up in the hospital.  She is obviously going through some things right now which the school staff may be aware of. Anyway... she said her vice principal made her really mad. I asked how so? And she begin to tell us how her vice principal began to search her for drugs. The vice principal found nothing in her backpack and then begin to frisk her. She said the woman was feeling on her breast in a way that made her feel uncomfortable and for an extended period of time to the point where the girl slapped her hand away and said \u201cok, that\u2019s enough\u201d. Then she said that the vice principal told her that since she didn\u2019t want her feeling on her that she would have to undo her bra and shake it out. Ok. She said she did it while having to keep herself covered at the same time. Ok... then she said the vice principal also made her pull down to pants and underwear to prove that there was nothing in her underwear to which she said was very embarrassing because she was on her period.   She asked me if this was legal. I told her I wasn\u2019t 100% sure and I asked her if anyone else was in the room during this incident and she said no.   Is this allowed? Was this search legal? What should we do now with this information?? She also said her mom doesn\u2019t know because she didn\u2019t tell her.","c_root_id_A":"eohv092","c_root_id_B":"eoipegb","created_at_utc_A":1558597361,"created_at_utc_B":1558624592,"score_A":94,"score_B":149,"human_ref_A":"She needs to tell her parents and they need to call the police if they refuse to she needs to call the police as that\u2019s absolutely illegal under all circumstances a school official cannot conduct a strip search.","human_ref_B":"Highly disconcerting to read this. It seems that her rights were violated. Parent or guardian should have been contacted. This was not a \"time is of the essence\" emergency situation. She could have easily been taken to the principal's office where parent should have been contacted in private. School staff are not law enforcement officers. It also has another questionable component; the possibility of a future child molestation claim. Parents should contact an attorney for an in person consultation and avoid contact with school staff.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":27231.0,"score_ratio":1.585106383}
{"post_id":"brzo35","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"12 year old strip searched at school State: California   One of the girls I go to church with confided in myself and another woman that she was recently suspended from school. She said she was in the bathroom with a friend, her friend\u2019s bag spilled out on the floor and while they were picking up the items the vice principal came in, along with her teacher, and accused the girls of ditching class. She also told us that a while ago some \u201cfriends\u201d gave her some gummy bears that she didn\u2019t know were edibles and she got really high and ended up in the hospital.  She is obviously going through some things right now which the school staff may be aware of. Anyway... she said her vice principal made her really mad. I asked how so? And she begin to tell us how her vice principal began to search her for drugs. The vice principal found nothing in her backpack and then begin to frisk her. She said the woman was feeling on her breast in a way that made her feel uncomfortable and for an extended period of time to the point where the girl slapped her hand away and said \u201cok, that\u2019s enough\u201d. Then she said that the vice principal told her that since she didn\u2019t want her feeling on her that she would have to undo her bra and shake it out. Ok. She said she did it while having to keep herself covered at the same time. Ok... then she said the vice principal also made her pull down to pants and underwear to prove that there was nothing in her underwear to which she said was very embarrassing because she was on her period.   She asked me if this was legal. I told her I wasn\u2019t 100% sure and I asked her if anyone else was in the room during this incident and she said no.   Is this allowed? Was this search legal? What should we do now with this information?? She also said her mom doesn\u2019t know because she didn\u2019t tell her.","c_root_id_A":"eoiuxk9","c_root_id_B":"eoiw1ss","created_at_utc_A":1558627820,"created_at_utc_B":1558628472,"score_A":27,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"Hell no it's not legal for a school administrator to do this!","human_ref_B":"Administration have the right to search a student's locker, school bag and have them empty their pockets, but even asking a student to remove a sweater is getting into thin-ice territory, anything more would be deemed highly inappropriate.  I don't work in California but I've never seen a school division that allowed administration to conduct pat downs or strip searches.  If there is a community officer assigned to the school they may conduct one but that's really it.  For example, the middle school I'm currently at had a streak of several days where online threats were made against the school, and even in that heightened state of alert, the most we did was search school bags and had kids open their winter jackets...no body searches of any kind.    So if in that scenario body searches were off limits, I can't imagine a time when it would be","labels":0,"seconds_difference":652.0,"score_ratio":2.4074074074}
{"post_id":"brzo35","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"12 year old strip searched at school State: California   One of the girls I go to church with confided in myself and another woman that she was recently suspended from school. She said she was in the bathroom with a friend, her friend\u2019s bag spilled out on the floor and while they were picking up the items the vice principal came in, along with her teacher, and accused the girls of ditching class. She also told us that a while ago some \u201cfriends\u201d gave her some gummy bears that she didn\u2019t know were edibles and she got really high and ended up in the hospital.  She is obviously going through some things right now which the school staff may be aware of. Anyway... she said her vice principal made her really mad. I asked how so? And she begin to tell us how her vice principal began to search her for drugs. The vice principal found nothing in her backpack and then begin to frisk her. She said the woman was feeling on her breast in a way that made her feel uncomfortable and for an extended period of time to the point where the girl slapped her hand away and said \u201cok, that\u2019s enough\u201d. Then she said that the vice principal told her that since she didn\u2019t want her feeling on her that she would have to undo her bra and shake it out. Ok. She said she did it while having to keep herself covered at the same time. Ok... then she said the vice principal also made her pull down to pants and underwear to prove that there was nothing in her underwear to which she said was very embarrassing because she was on her period.   She asked me if this was legal. I told her I wasn\u2019t 100% sure and I asked her if anyone else was in the room during this incident and she said no.   Is this allowed? Was this search legal? What should we do now with this information?? She also said her mom doesn\u2019t know because she didn\u2019t tell her.","c_root_id_A":"eoix7qc","c_root_id_B":"eoiuxk9","created_at_utc_A":1558629149,"created_at_utc_B":1558627820,"score_A":56,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"you will need to encourage the girl to go to her parents and have them call the police.   if this isnt possible you should call cps right away. clearly illegal and predatory behaviour. people are being really civil here but this principal needs to go down before he preys on any other children","human_ref_B":"Hell no it's not legal for a school administrator to do this!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1329.0,"score_ratio":2.0740740741}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71e62w","c_root_id_B":"d71e7cx","created_at_utc_A":1472489393,"created_at_utc_B":1472489439,"score_A":39,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"Only read the tl;dr.  If I got bashed in the head with a bottle, I would have went to the ER\/Urgent care ASAP.  I suggest you do so.","human_ref_B":"Man, like 99% of what you wrote was not necessary.  First of all, it is up to the DA to press charges or not.  However, cops commonly ask you if you want to because nobody wants to bother with the case if you are not wanting to participate and see it through.  Second, there is no need to get a lawyer as you don't really have any damages.  That they COULD have caused damages doesn't matter from a civil standpoint.  Third:  Personally I would have \"pressed charges\" when first asked about it.  However, having said that I would not, I would not reconsider and I would just let it go just because I like to be a man of my word and have that reputation, but that's entirely up to you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":46.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71d74y","c_root_id_B":"d71e7cx","created_at_utc_A":1472488144,"created_at_utc_B":1472489439,"score_A":2,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"---  > > **http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb** >  ---   *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*   ---\r  **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post.**   **Please update the original post to include this information.**   ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.*.**   ---\r  Report Inaccuracies Here | GitHub] (https:\/\/github.com\/ianpugh\/LocationBot2.0) | [Author | LocationBot Statistics (Not Mobile Friendly) | LocationBot v2.1.1   ---\r  Original Post:\r  Author: \/u\/Sardonapalus\r  **My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted.** >This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.  >  > I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.   >  > I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.   >  > My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.   >  > I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk &amp; blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges.... >  > So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.   >  > If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?  >  > TL;DR  >  > My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.   >  > Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","human_ref_B":"Man, like 99% of what you wrote was not necessary.  First of all, it is up to the DA to press charges or not.  However, cops commonly ask you if you want to because nobody wants to bother with the case if you are not wanting to participate and see it through.  Second, there is no need to get a lawyer as you don't really have any damages.  That they COULD have caused damages doesn't matter from a civil standpoint.  Third:  Personally I would have \"pressed charges\" when first asked about it.  However, having said that I would not, I would not reconsider and I would just let it go just because I like to be a man of my word and have that reputation, but that's entirely up to you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1295.0,"score_ratio":32.5}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71e62w","c_root_id_B":"d71d74y","created_at_utc_A":1472489393,"created_at_utc_B":1472488144,"score_A":39,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Only read the tl;dr.  If I got bashed in the head with a bottle, I would have went to the ER\/Urgent care ASAP.  I suggest you do so.","human_ref_B":"---  > > **http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb** >  ---   *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*   ---\r  **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post.**   **Please update the original post to include this information.**   ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.*.**   ---\r  Report Inaccuracies Here | GitHub] (https:\/\/github.com\/ianpugh\/LocationBot2.0) | [Author | LocationBot Statistics (Not Mobile Friendly) | LocationBot v2.1.1   ---\r  Original Post:\r  Author: \/u\/Sardonapalus\r  **My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted.** >This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.  >  > I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.   >  > I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.   >  > My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.   >  > I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk &amp; blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges.... >  > So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.   >  > If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?  >  > TL;DR  >  > My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.   >  > Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1249.0,"score_ratio":19.5}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71ga9b","c_root_id_B":"d71d74y","created_at_utc_A":1472492107,"created_at_utc_B":1472488144,"score_A":6,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"So, the relatinship is already ruined.  There is no way to \"maintain\" any relationship cause they already assaulted you.","human_ref_B":"---  > > **http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb** >  ---   *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*   ---\r  **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post.**   **Please update the original post to include this information.**   ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.*.**   ---\r  Report Inaccuracies Here | GitHub] (https:\/\/github.com\/ianpugh\/LocationBot2.0) | [Author | LocationBot Statistics (Not Mobile Friendly) | LocationBot v2.1.1   ---\r  Original Post:\r  Author: \/u\/Sardonapalus\r  **My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted.** >This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.  >  > I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.   >  > I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.   >  > My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.   >  > I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk &amp; blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges.... >  > So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.   >  > If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?  >  > TL;DR  >  > My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.   >  > Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3963.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71ga9b","c_root_id_B":"d71eay8","created_at_utc_A":1472492107,"created_at_utc_B":1472489569,"score_A":6,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"So, the relatinship is already ruined.  There is no way to \"maintain\" any relationship cause they already assaulted you.","human_ref_B":"Talk to the police and see if they can continue with pressing charges.  You should also get checked by a doctor, if you haven't already.  If you have any out-of-pocket costs for that, you can sue in small claims court.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2538.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"505uq0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.63,"history":"My drunk neighbors (a male\/female couple) took offense to a joke I made and assaulted me, and the gf capped it off by smashing\/shattering an empty 40 oz bottle over my head...I declined to press charges after it happened but I'm conflicted. This happened early Saturday AM.  I sarcastically gave my neighbor's roommate the worst answer I could think of when she asked if we knew where he had snuck off too after a heated argument (normal for them to do) and I too pokerfacedly told her he had announced his intention to go cheat on her at the 24 hour \"massage\" parlor down the street.  She thought I was serious, and her roomie asked me if he really said that.  I told him no, of course not, and he tells me that I better flag her down cuz it seems she thought I was serious.  I feel bad about making the joke for many reasons, and would've apologized even despite what followed.   I was unable to catch up to her and so I returned to my apartment.  The BF soon after begins banging on my door in a way that I immediately realize that he seems far more angry than I had hoped.  I was gonna apologize anyway, and I figured I would just go out there like a man and address it.  He won't give me a chance to talk, basically pulls me by the shirt and starts very forcefully pushing me, obviously is drunk but livid in a way that indicated he was either high on something else (AFAIK they only drink and smoke weed but...) or that anger was a familiar and maybe inordinately intense emotions for him as a person.  I didn't wanna fight, and it was seeming like I may have no choice.  He's getting frustrated that I won't throw the first punch, I'm doing everything I can language wise to calm things down without patronizing him or invalidating his anger, but then he acts like my willingness to apologize is him making me apologize cuz I'm a pussy I guess he said for not fighting (just trying to get me to throw a punch I figure so I don't respond.), He says I shouldn't be apologizing to him and I agree and then his gf steps out onto their porch.  She is batshit insane livid, like I have never even seen in my 31 years a person so undeniably furious.  She then says she's got something for me in the house and I figure it's a weapon or something intended to harm me.  Their friends watching this happen are telling me what a piece of shit I am and accusing me of trying to elicit sympathy etc, and I am starting to realize they don't recognize my confidence or give a shit that I'm doing what I can (enough at that point, I still think, as the beer poured on my head was humiliating enough and I didn't know what I could do to assuage the anger at that point aside from going back in time and stopping myself from making the joke.  I'm trying to keep an eye on where the gf is and what she went in to retrieve, but it's difficult as I'm STILL getting pushed over and over by the bf.  I start turning to check on the GF and turn in time to see her swing a big ass glass thing as hard as it seemed she was able to, upside my head, causing a moment of static and a feeling that I was about to go unconscious, feeling hot blood pouring down my face before I even hit the ground.  There was a LOT of blood, and I assumed the wound pretty bad by the amount of blood and the thoroughly shattered glass fragments.  The facial expressions of my assailants and their friends seemed to bring gravity to the situation.  The bf says \"you're lucky it was empty!\"  But I can tell he's internally like \"WTF did she go that far for\" and he starts telling her she didn't have to do all that, and she is still livid and yelling at me all kinds of shit.  I'm starting to go into a near state of shock, and the desperate search for something to put over the wound to stem the bleeding makes me wonder if I have any other choice but to call an ambulance.  I wake my roommate, she can't take me to the ER cuz we can't leave her baby alone, and soon after I call 911 as she cleans up my blood for me.  Soon the cops arrive, I give them my account of the incident, and the paramedics arrive and act like I shouldn't have bothered calling 911 as there was \"nothing to suture,\" to which I assured them the blood smeared on my clothing, face and body were definitely real, but I was glad it wasn't as bad as I thought.  The police officers asked if I wanted to press charges, and I think before I act and I was pretty sure I could change my mind later, and the fact that by doing that I would be complicating and probably prolonging something for which I never wanted or intended for anyway, made me decide to not file charges at the time.  The police officer's reaction seemed like they were having a ddifficult time maintaining his air of impartiality.  The next day I heard them talking about the incident in a vocal tone that indicated they thought it was funny and like 'that'll learn em\" type of attitude.  They normally play music on Sundays pretty loudly, but they seemed (could be my psychology at that time I admit) to be cranking it up more than a bit more than is normal, which I have no problem with before 10pm but if they're doing it to be belligerent then I am pissed.  I got advice from a few friends and mostly they gave me the whole 'man if that was me they'd be int he hospital cuz I'd beat them up so hard' BS, but pretty much all of them said they would press charges if they were me.  I completely agree with the idea that what they did, especially her, was beyond what I deserved, but I still feel like an ass and I try to make extra efforts to swallow my pride\/compromise\/maintain good relations with especially family, coworkers, and neighbors, but I am a person who is trying to self-advocate and improve my self-image and actually realize my value so I don't get walked all over and disrespected.  They never even sent a person in their house to apologize, I'm sure they feel I completely deserved what I got, and I'm pretty sure they assume they did some badass shit and didn't suffer any consequences..they both had obvious anger issues,which I already had observed living next door.    I'm thinking I should consult a lawyer too, but she could've killed or disfigured me for life, and they show no signs of acknowledging that it took a lot of compassion to decline filing charges, and I hoped that they would be grateful once sober that they dodged a serious bullet that could easily put both in jail for a decent stretch of time, I assume around 2-5 years or less but even a month in prison\/county has to be shitty and frightening.    My question is kind of mostly regarding ethics I suppose, but I have a very bad\/good habit of thinking carefully about whether or not I will react like this or that to something, and though it means I frequently exercise opening my mind to other perspectives, it creates just as much chaos in my life when it inevitably causes me to procrastinate and too frequently second guess myself, which helps me little in my social interactions.    I'm worried that the restraining orders I will have to file against two people who live about 15 feet from where I am typing this from, the lack of witnesses that are likely going to tell the truth about everything as they were drunk & blindly on the side of the couple without hearing anything contrary.  I didn't go into the ER or urgent care as I trusted the EMT's knew what they were saying when they told me there wouldn't be any need to go in unless the cuts were aggravated in whatever way.  But the wound's location and the luck over where it's located make it seem unlikely any photographic evidence would be helpful in successfully pressing charges....  So is it important to\/still worth it in light of my goals to be a better self-advocate  that I follow through on pressing charges?  I'm also apprehensive because obviously they could go away and cause trouble for myself and the other roomies in my household from the inside of jail, or what if the neighbors' household fabricates a story that I was the one who assaulted them etc...I'm wondering if it's all really worth it?  The GF and the BF have anger issues that at other times have surfaced and caused me to take notice, and they are in their early 20's and I don't feel like it would make me feel much better were they in prison, but a few friends I've explained this to have basically told me they would lose respect for me should I not press charges.    If I should press charges, answer me this:do I need to get my ass to urgent care so that I at the very least have some evidence aside from witnesses who might claim they saw nothing and photographs that barely show the (low-mid) severity of the cuts and bump?  What else do I need to do?   TL;DR   My neighbors assaulted me, one with what is possibly a deadly weapon.  I declined at the end of the arriving officer's questions to press charges for assault, but I am conflicted about it big time because I could've been killed or disfigured, but also am in some way the instigator or things with my innappropriate joke\/statement, and the extenuating circumstances of my relation\/literal location to the offenders makes me worry that I may wish down the line I'd just swallowed my pride and stick with my original decision to not file charges.    Thank you for any advice or anecdotal info you might throw my way!","c_root_id_A":"d71ga9b","c_root_id_B":"d71ehrh","created_at_utc_A":1472492107,"created_at_utc_B":1472489808,"score_A":6,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"So, the relatinship is already ruined.  There is no way to \"maintain\" any relationship cause they already assaulted you.","human_ref_B":"The only one who can file charges is the state. The thing you filled out is location dependent, but is just some kind of document showing if you personally want the state to file charges, and it is just used so that the prosecutor knows if you will cooperate or not if they charge them. It is not  binding in any way, and matters far less then the rest of the documents in the police report. You are free to call the prosecutors office and let them know that you have changed your mind and will fully cooperate with any case against the accused. If the case was iffy and the prosecutor declined to prosecute because the evidence was bad and the victim (you) indicated they didn't want a case, then you calling and telling them that you had a chance to think and would really like if they charged them might change their mind. Also might not. Good luck.  If you do have medical issues you can look into civil court for damages.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2299.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"xqh1gd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald\u2019s called the tow company, who picked it up.   The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle.   He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it.   Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for \u201cstorage\u201d. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement.   Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s bullshit.","c_root_id_A":"iqbidue","c_root_id_B":"iqb7myg","created_at_utc_A":1664418639,"created_at_utc_B":1664413634,"score_A":18,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"First, I would report to insurance about the damage and have them deal with that aspect. As for the tow itself it looks like some towns in Maine have a traffic division that handles towing companies. If that fits you contact them. If not I would also say contact the constituent services if your state legislative representatives and ask for their help with how to address abusive towing companies","human_ref_B":"Do you have comprehensive insurance coverage on your car?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5005.0,"score_ratio":2.5714285714}
{"post_id":"xqh1gd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald\u2019s called the tow company, who picked it up.   The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle.   He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it.   Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for \u201cstorage\u201d. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement.   Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s bullshit.","c_root_id_A":"iqao13x","c_root_id_B":"iqbidue","created_at_utc_A":1664404761,"created_at_utc_B":1664418639,"score_A":4,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"What does your insurance say?","human_ref_B":"First, I would report to insurance about the damage and have them deal with that aspect. As for the tow itself it looks like some towns in Maine have a traffic division that handles towing companies. If that fits you contact them. If not I would also say contact the constituent services if your state legislative representatives and ask for their help with how to address abusive towing companies","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13878.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"xqh1gd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald\u2019s called the tow company, who picked it up.   The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle.   He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it.   Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for \u201cstorage\u201d. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement.   Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s bullshit.","c_root_id_A":"iqb7myg","c_root_id_B":"iqc0n06","created_at_utc_A":1664413634,"created_at_utc_B":1664429256,"score_A":7,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Do you have comprehensive insurance coverage on your car?","human_ref_B":"Report all this to your insurance. If you have comprehensive, hopefully they can help you with all of this","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15622.0,"score_ratio":1.5714285714}
{"post_id":"xqh1gd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald\u2019s called the tow company, who picked it up.   The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle.   He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it.   Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for \u201cstorage\u201d. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement.   Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s bullshit.","c_root_id_A":"iqao13x","c_root_id_B":"iqc0n06","created_at_utc_A":1664404761,"created_at_utc_B":1664429256,"score_A":4,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"What does your insurance say?","human_ref_B":"Report all this to your insurance. If you have comprehensive, hopefully they can help you with all of this","labels":0,"seconds_difference":24495.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"xqh1gd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"A tow company kept my stolen vehicle on the lot for 13 days before reporting it, then made me pay $1200 for its return. For context, I am in Maine. The vehicle was stolen out of the driveway. It was left abandoned in a McDonalds parking lot. McDonald\u2019s called the tow company, who picked it up.   The car was hidden from view and blocked in by several other vehicles. In the state of Maine, after 14 days with no claim, the company can legally sell the vehicle.   He waited for 13 days before reporting it, hoping that nobody would have a chance to claim it.   Upon arriving to pick it up, he charged $1200 for \u201cstorage\u201d. We then discovered that the car had been damaged from the tow, as it was a front wheel drive and locked. He towed it from the back with the wheels locked, and now the tires and front end need replacement.   Do I have a case for legal recourse here? This whole thing just seems criminal. Even if it\u2019s not, it\u2019s bullshit.","c_root_id_A":"iqao13x","c_root_id_B":"iqb7myg","created_at_utc_A":1664404761,"created_at_utc_B":1664413634,"score_A":4,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"What does your insurance say?","human_ref_B":"Do you have comprehensive insurance coverage on your car?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8873.0,"score_ratio":1.75}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahoykp","c_root_id_B":"eahqjs4","created_at_utc_A":1543217632,"created_at_utc_B":1543220266,"score_A":4,"score_B":402,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"If you're the account holder of the phone service, you could potentially get any text messages they've sent, but nothing if they've used other apps.  Consider locking down her access to the internet, or installing parental controls on her phone and other devices.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2634.0,"score_ratio":100.5}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahqjww","c_root_id_B":"eahoykp","created_at_utc_A":1543220273,"created_at_utc_B":1543217632,"score_A":101,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Go to the cops and take your daughter?   There are also probably ways to retrieve deleted texts but youd have to consult some actual tech guy.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2641.0,"score_ratio":25.25}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahyo4o","c_root_id_B":"eahoykp","created_at_utc_A":1543236361,"created_at_utc_B":1543217632,"score_A":89,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"A lot of things to weigh in. December break is coming up. Easier time to try and run away.    Locking down internet is hard since there are multiple sources. Computers, laptops, cellphone, kindles, tablet, gaming systems including 3ds, mp3 players, and probably other sources. He may have bought her a different device. You could see about installing a key logger on the computer when you seize the phone which should give you her passwords or check and see if she has them saved on the browsers.   Even if you lock it down, friends and schools are potential sources. You can\u2019t prevent a friend from handing over a cellphone or her logging in at school. Internet protection services tend to suck.   If you take the phone, take it when you both are home and can watch her to make sure she doesn\u2019t send messages through another source.   Now, I would personally see if there are some site you can find with tips on how to approach your kid. I don\u2019t know your kid but she probably isn\u2019t stupid. Approach it as why you are concerned. Provide examples of people of all ages being scammed or hurt through grooming and online scams. Say you\u2019re not opposed to dating, just someone closer to her age. I\u2019d approach it as levels of maturity such as driving, job, graduating high school, college\/career tech\/military, career, etc. explain to her it is sketchy when someone doesn\u2019t want to be shared with family members. Tends to be illegal, using her, or they are married.   It is a long shot, but iphones and ipods will save imessages on the ipod if she jas imessaging and he has an ipod.    Now, learn age of consent and make sure you\u2019re not in a backwards state. I think majority of them are 16+.    Check all of her pictures in the phone to make sure nothing that could be considered child porn was sent. It could get your kid in trouble in theory for producing child porn but most departments wouldn\u2019t charge a teen.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":18729.0,"score_ratio":22.25}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eaiw6py","c_root_id_B":"eaitdao","created_at_utc_A":1543263711,"created_at_utc_B":1543261650,"score_A":67,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"There's not just one police agency.  The FBI will absolutely investigate this, or refer to someone who will.   Google \"FBI office\" with your state and call up their local field office.","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of replies here so I apologize if this has been brought up already. But, if they are using an iPhone and you have the AppleID (and password) you can sign up to apps like \u201cspyzie\u201d (works on both android and iOS phones) and track everything that happens on those devices remotely from a website. Texts, WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, Snapchat, call logs, photos, GPS locations etc etc. basically everything they have and do on their phone is mirrored on the site for you to monitor. This is the most comprehensive way to solve your issue.   Since your child is under 18 it\u2019s perfectly legal to do this as well.   There are many applications and\/or websites that offer this service to parents. A quick google search of \u201ciPhone (or android) parental monitoring\u201d will give you an extensive list.   Assuming you\u2019re paying the phone bills for her, this gives you leverage as to what she can and can\u2019t agree too. Although cutting her off of the phone service may result in this old creep just signing her up to one under his name.   My advice is for gathering evidence only. Once you have the irrefutable evidence you need, you can take this evidence to the local authorities and have him delt with that way. But I highly suggest not letting her know you are using one of these apps\/sites. If she knows, she may look into new means to hide their interactions \u2014 such as another phone.   I hope this helps a bit.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2061.0,"score_ratio":3.5263157895}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eaiw6py","c_root_id_B":"eahoykp","created_at_utc_A":1543263711,"created_at_utc_B":1543217632,"score_A":67,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"There's not just one police agency.  The FBI will absolutely investigate this, or refer to someone who will.   Google \"FBI office\" with your state and call up their local field office.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":46079.0,"score_ratio":16.75}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eaitdao","c_root_id_B":"eaixklt","created_at_utc_A":1543261650,"created_at_utc_B":1543264710,"score_A":19,"score_B":46,"human_ref_A":"There are a lot of replies here so I apologize if this has been brought up already. But, if they are using an iPhone and you have the AppleID (and password) you can sign up to apps like \u201cspyzie\u201d (works on both android and iOS phones) and track everything that happens on those devices remotely from a website. Texts, WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, Snapchat, call logs, photos, GPS locations etc etc. basically everything they have and do on their phone is mirrored on the site for you to monitor. This is the most comprehensive way to solve your issue.   Since your child is under 18 it\u2019s perfectly legal to do this as well.   There are many applications and\/or websites that offer this service to parents. A quick google search of \u201ciPhone (or android) parental monitoring\u201d will give you an extensive list.   Assuming you\u2019re paying the phone bills for her, this gives you leverage as to what she can and can\u2019t agree too. Although cutting her off of the phone service may result in this old creep just signing her up to one under his name.   My advice is for gathering evidence only. Once you have the irrefutable evidence you need, you can take this evidence to the local authorities and have him delt with that way. But I highly suggest not letting her know you are using one of these apps\/sites. If she knows, she may look into new means to hide their interactions \u2014 such as another phone.   I hope this helps a bit.","human_ref_B":"Tread lightly with your daughter.  Dont let her know you are doing things to find out who he is.  The worst stories I see in the news are the ones where the teen runs away with the boy\/girlfriend.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3060.0,"score_ratio":2.4210526316}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahoykp","c_root_id_B":"eaixklt","created_at_utc_A":1543217632,"created_at_utc_B":1543264710,"score_A":4,"score_B":46,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Tread lightly with your daughter.  Dont let her know you are doing things to find out who he is.  The worst stories I see in the news are the ones where the teen runs away with the boy\/girlfriend.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":47078.0,"score_ratio":11.5}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eaitdao","c_root_id_B":"eahoykp","created_at_utc_A":1543261650,"created_at_utc_B":1543217632,"score_A":19,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"There are a lot of replies here so I apologize if this has been brought up already. But, if they are using an iPhone and you have the AppleID (and password) you can sign up to apps like \u201cspyzie\u201d (works on both android and iOS phones) and track everything that happens on those devices remotely from a website. Texts, WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, Snapchat, call logs, photos, GPS locations etc etc. basically everything they have and do on their phone is mirrored on the site for you to monitor. This is the most comprehensive way to solve your issue.   Since your child is under 18 it\u2019s perfectly legal to do this as well.   There are many applications and\/or websites that offer this service to parents. A quick google search of \u201ciPhone (or android) parental monitoring\u201d will give you an extensive list.   Assuming you\u2019re paying the phone bills for her, this gives you leverage as to what she can and can\u2019t agree too. Although cutting her off of the phone service may result in this old creep just signing her up to one under his name.   My advice is for gathering evidence only. Once you have the irrefutable evidence you need, you can take this evidence to the local authorities and have him delt with that way. But I highly suggest not letting her know you are using one of these apps\/sites. If she knows, she may look into new means to hide their interactions \u2014 such as another phone.   I hope this helps a bit.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":44018.0,"score_ratio":4.75}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eajfvaf","c_root_id_B":"eaiz702","created_at_utc_A":1543279457,"created_at_utc_B":1543265882,"score_A":13,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"I didn\u2019t see this mentioned anywhere, but if the txt messages are iPhone to iPhone they are encrypted end-to-end and travel over the data network. So the phone company will not any record of them.   Something else that came to mind while reading through these is if this guy is serious he\u2019ll just buy her a phone and she\u2019ll keep it somewhere else. And no matter what you lock down it will all be moot.   If you have access to her iso log-in info and it\u2019s the only messaging app she uses you can log into her iMessage account on another device and have federated access to her messages.  But there\u2019s probably a thousand different ways for people to \u201cchat\u201d now a days, there\u2019s Facebook, signal, Snapchat, gchat, slack, message boards. There\u2019s probably a thousand different email providers out there as well.   You might want to find a way to log all dns requests on your network and narrow down what services she might be using.   I second the thought of a PI too.  They will be able collect appropriate evidence and help you properly frame that information when you present it to authorities. ( I have no idea, but I assume they will also have their own law enforcement contacts they might be able to escalate your issue outside of the typical chain of command )  GL","human_ref_B":"Do you know if the man involved lives in the same state (are you within driving distance of a state border)? Traveling across state lines to have sex with a minor is a federal offense investigated by the FBI. Same for him getting her to send him nudes via text message or social media. If there is no boundary crossing or nude photos\/videos, you can try escalating to your state police agency.  Edit: To find your nearest FBI office, go to fbi.gov, click on the \"More\" drop-down at the upper left, go to \"Contact Us,\" and click \"Field Offices.\" This will give you an alphabetical list by city with contact information for each one. The actual office closest to you might not be the main Field Office but a satelite office called a Resident Agency - these are listed under each Field Office's information.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13575.0,"score_ratio":1.0833333333}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahoykp","c_root_id_B":"eaiz702","created_at_utc_A":1543217632,"created_at_utc_B":1543265882,"score_A":4,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Do you know if the man involved lives in the same state (are you within driving distance of a state border)? Traveling across state lines to have sex with a minor is a federal offense investigated by the FBI. Same for him getting her to send him nudes via text message or social media. If there is no boundary crossing or nude photos\/videos, you can try escalating to your state police agency.  Edit: To find your nearest FBI office, go to fbi.gov, click on the \"More\" drop-down at the upper left, go to \"Contact Us,\" and click \"Field Offices.\" This will give you an alphabetical list by city with contact information for each one. The actual office closest to you might not be the main Field Office but a satelite office called a Resident Agency - these are listed under each Field Office's information.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":48250.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eajfvaf","c_root_id_B":"eajbok3","created_at_utc_A":1543279457,"created_at_utc_B":1543275689,"score_A":13,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"I didn\u2019t see this mentioned anywhere, but if the txt messages are iPhone to iPhone they are encrypted end-to-end and travel over the data network. So the phone company will not any record of them.   Something else that came to mind while reading through these is if this guy is serious he\u2019ll just buy her a phone and she\u2019ll keep it somewhere else. And no matter what you lock down it will all be moot.   If you have access to her iso log-in info and it\u2019s the only messaging app she uses you can log into her iMessage account on another device and have federated access to her messages.  But there\u2019s probably a thousand different ways for people to \u201cchat\u201d now a days, there\u2019s Facebook, signal, Snapchat, gchat, slack, message boards. There\u2019s probably a thousand different email providers out there as well.   You might want to find a way to log all dns requests on your network and narrow down what services she might be using.   I second the thought of a PI too.  They will be able collect appropriate evidence and help you properly frame that information when you present it to authorities. ( I have no idea, but I assume they will also have their own law enforcement contacts they might be able to escalate your issue outside of the typical chain of command )  GL","human_ref_B":"Friend went through something similar in High school.  He was 18 she was 16 and she had a fake ID that fooled him.  \u201cHis story\u201d.  Her parents hired a Private Investigator who tracked him down.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3768.0,"score_ratio":1.625}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahoykp","c_root_id_B":"eajfvaf","created_at_utc_A":1543217632,"created_at_utc_B":1543279457,"score_A":4,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"I didn\u2019t see this mentioned anywhere, but if the txt messages are iPhone to iPhone they are encrypted end-to-end and travel over the data network. So the phone company will not any record of them.   Something else that came to mind while reading through these is if this guy is serious he\u2019ll just buy her a phone and she\u2019ll keep it somewhere else. And no matter what you lock down it will all be moot.   If you have access to her iso log-in info and it\u2019s the only messaging app she uses you can log into her iMessage account on another device and have federated access to her messages.  But there\u2019s probably a thousand different ways for people to \u201cchat\u201d now a days, there\u2019s Facebook, signal, Snapchat, gchat, slack, message boards. There\u2019s probably a thousand different email providers out there as well.   You might want to find a way to log all dns requests on your network and narrow down what services she might be using.   I second the thought of a PI too.  They will be able collect appropriate evidence and help you properly frame that information when you present it to authorities. ( I have no idea, but I assume they will also have their own law enforcement contacts they might be able to escalate your issue outside of the typical chain of command )  GL","labels":0,"seconds_difference":61825.0,"score_ratio":3.25}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eajj2dp","c_root_id_B":"eajbok3","created_at_utc_A":1543282340,"created_at_utc_B":1543275689,"score_A":10,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"As far as deleted messages, if they were sent via SMS (normal text messaging) and not through an app (hangouts, iMessage, Snapchat, Facebook, etc) you can request the logs from your carrier.  Unfortunately, you won't get the content of the message, but you'll be able to get the Origination Phone number, Destination Phone number, and time sent\/received.  With AT&T, I think the full bill showed where the message was sent\/received based off of tower location.  It may have shown location based off of area code, but I don't remember, it's been a while.    If the location doesn't show on the full bill, AT&T's records do show where the call\/sms\/mms originated\/destined.  But getting those records may require a subpoena.    I can't offer any legal advice.  Mostly because I'm not a lawyer.  My advice, talk to her about him, but talk to her about him as if he were a boy her age.  Try to get her guard down to tell your more info about him.  Don't approach like, \"He's 3x your age, what do you see in him?\"  Ask, \"What is something he does that makes you happy?\"   \"So far what has been your best moment with him?\"   \"Where is the most fun place he's taken you?\"   Try and see if you can get information about him to try and figure out who he is and how they met.  If she gets fishy with you, explain that you're just looking out for her and you're a bit worried.    Also, if she's using an iPhone, see if she can trust you with her apple account.  Enable \"Where's my iPhone\" and make sure it never turns off.  Same with an Android, see if she'll trust you with her gmail password or if she'll let you put a dummy account on her phone for Android Device Manager \/ Find My device.  This way you're able to track her phone as long as it has a data connection (doesn't matter if Mobile or WiFi).","human_ref_B":"Friend went through something similar in High school.  He was 18 she was 16 and she had a fake ID that fooled him.  \u201cHis story\u201d.  Her parents hired a Private Investigator who tracked him down.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6651.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eajj2dp","c_root_id_B":"eahoykp","created_at_utc_A":1543282340,"created_at_utc_B":1543217632,"score_A":10,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"As far as deleted messages, if they were sent via SMS (normal text messaging) and not through an app (hangouts, iMessage, Snapchat, Facebook, etc) you can request the logs from your carrier.  Unfortunately, you won't get the content of the message, but you'll be able to get the Origination Phone number, Destination Phone number, and time sent\/received.  With AT&T, I think the full bill showed where the message was sent\/received based off of tower location.  It may have shown location based off of area code, but I don't remember, it's been a while.    If the location doesn't show on the full bill, AT&T's records do show where the call\/sms\/mms originated\/destined.  But getting those records may require a subpoena.    I can't offer any legal advice.  Mostly because I'm not a lawyer.  My advice, talk to her about him, but talk to her about him as if he were a boy her age.  Try to get her guard down to tell your more info about him.  Don't approach like, \"He's 3x your age, what do you see in him?\"  Ask, \"What is something he does that makes you happy?\"   \"So far what has been your best moment with him?\"   \"Where is the most fun place he's taken you?\"   Try and see if you can get information about him to try and figure out who he is and how they met.  If she gets fishy with you, explain that you're just looking out for her and you're a bit worried.    Also, if she's using an iPhone, see if she can trust you with her apple account.  Enable \"Where's my iPhone\" and make sure it never turns off.  Same with an Android, see if she'll trust you with her gmail password or if she'll let you put a dummy account on her phone for Android Device Manager \/ Find My device.  This way you're able to track her phone as long as it has a data connection (doesn't matter if Mobile or WiFi).","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":64708.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"a0hais","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do? She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally.","c_root_id_A":"eahoykp","c_root_id_B":"eajbok3","created_at_utc_A":1543217632,"created_at_utc_B":1543275689,"score_A":4,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/throwaway6547sh\r \r Title: **My daughter is in a relationship with an old guy, she is extremely underage. I reported this to the cops multiple times but they can't do an investigation because of lack of evidence. What can I do?**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > She's fourteen, I have no clue who he is. I caught a glimpse of him twice. She told me that they were dating and said not to tell her father. Now that everything is out, she refuses to admit anything. I presume they are sexually active because the first thing during the conversation was protection. She even showed me a picture of him and he had a almost fully gray beard. I checked her phone again and everything was deleted. I have no clue what to do legally. \r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.300172817 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Friend went through something similar in High school.  He was 18 she was 16 and she had a fake ID that fooled him.  \u201cHis story\u201d.  Her parents hired a Private Investigator who tracked him down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":58057.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"shxgh0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Told my boss I had COVID and he fired me on the phone I live in Tennessee , I called in sick on the 24th, because I tested positive for COVID. On the phone my boss started to yell and tell me I'm not a good employee, he asked me where the company van keys were and he sent two employees to come get my work van from my house while I had COVID. I barely had time to get my tools out. I still have tools in the van. Can he stop me from getting my things (Van is now locked up in the shop warehouse) if I don't turn in my uniforms?   Is what he did legal?   I really have no proof besides my positive test and calling him. I had a screenshot of a text of me showing him I had tested positive for covid but that was on the work phone and they took that also.  I haven't gone to work to get my things or talk to them yet. I finally tested negative yesterday.  Any advice on how to handle going in to work? should I ask for a discharge paper,what if they say no?  I think he will try to get out of paying for unemployment and say I quit,which is a lie. Also I found out in my state, he doesn't have to pay my vacation hours..he's a real asshole tyrant small business owner. ( Less than 20 employees)  I don't know how to handle this or how to go about getting health insurance.   Any advice is appreciated,thank you.","c_root_id_A":"hv5510w","c_root_id_B":"hv558bv","created_at_utc_A":1643729241,"created_at_utc_B":1643729321,"score_A":461,"score_B":1803,"human_ref_A":"He can fire you for any non-protected reason. Neither having covid nor being a bad employee is protected.  He cannot stop you from retrieving your things. You must turn in your uniform; if you do not, his recourse is to deduct the value from your final paycheck and\/or go to small claims for the value.  If you're looking for written proof, text him from your personal phone and try to get you to say he fired you. For example, ask if you can come in to work now that you test negative. (This may backfire, if he says yes then you have to work, or else you are quitting. It sounds like you wouldn't want to work for him anymore anyway.)","human_ref_B":"The firing was legal, but he has to arrange for you to get your things. They don't have to give you any paperwork other than COBRA, for insurance, file for unemployment online this morning. Don't go into your former workplace without pre-clearing it with them.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":80.0,"score_ratio":3.9110629067}
{"post_id":"shxgh0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Told my boss I had COVID and he fired me on the phone I live in Tennessee , I called in sick on the 24th, because I tested positive for COVID. On the phone my boss started to yell and tell me I'm not a good employee, he asked me where the company van keys were and he sent two employees to come get my work van from my house while I had COVID. I barely had time to get my tools out. I still have tools in the van. Can he stop me from getting my things (Van is now locked up in the shop warehouse) if I don't turn in my uniforms?   Is what he did legal?   I really have no proof besides my positive test and calling him. I had a screenshot of a text of me showing him I had tested positive for covid but that was on the work phone and they took that also.  I haven't gone to work to get my things or talk to them yet. I finally tested negative yesterday.  Any advice on how to handle going in to work? should I ask for a discharge paper,what if they say no?  I think he will try to get out of paying for unemployment and say I quit,which is a lie. Also I found out in my state, he doesn't have to pay my vacation hours..he's a real asshole tyrant small business owner. ( Less than 20 employees)  I don't know how to handle this or how to go about getting health insurance.   Any advice is appreciated,thank you.","c_root_id_A":"hv6cvl3","c_root_id_B":"hv5510w","created_at_utc_A":1643745443,"created_at_utc_B":1643729241,"score_A":813,"score_B":461,"human_ref_A":"Legally, he can\u2019t withhold the tools for any reason, even if you don\u2019t return the uniform. That being said, there\u2019s always a risk that it will go to small claims court and get a judge who is strongly pro-employer and decide that because you didn\u2019t return the uniform, it\u2019s fair for him to keep the tools.   Text him (you want it in writing) that you\u2019ve tested negative, and you want to schedule a time to come in and get your tools from the van, and you\u2019ll be bringing the uniform with you to turn in.","human_ref_B":"He can fire you for any non-protected reason. Neither having covid nor being a bad employee is protected.  He cannot stop you from retrieving your things. You must turn in your uniform; if you do not, his recourse is to deduct the value from your final paycheck and\/or go to small claims for the value.  If you're looking for written proof, text him from your personal phone and try to get you to say he fired you. For example, ask if you can come in to work now that you test negative. (This may backfire, if he says yes then you have to work, or else you are quitting. It sounds like you wouldn't want to work for him anymore anyway.)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":16202.0,"score_ratio":1.7635574837}
{"post_id":"shxgh0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Told my boss I had COVID and he fired me on the phone I live in Tennessee , I called in sick on the 24th, because I tested positive for COVID. On the phone my boss started to yell and tell me I'm not a good employee, he asked me where the company van keys were and he sent two employees to come get my work van from my house while I had COVID. I barely had time to get my tools out. I still have tools in the van. Can he stop me from getting my things (Van is now locked up in the shop warehouse) if I don't turn in my uniforms?   Is what he did legal?   I really have no proof besides my positive test and calling him. I had a screenshot of a text of me showing him I had tested positive for covid but that was on the work phone and they took that also.  I haven't gone to work to get my things or talk to them yet. I finally tested negative yesterday.  Any advice on how to handle going in to work? should I ask for a discharge paper,what if they say no?  I think he will try to get out of paying for unemployment and say I quit,which is a lie. Also I found out in my state, he doesn't have to pay my vacation hours..he's a real asshole tyrant small business owner. ( Less than 20 employees)  I don't know how to handle this or how to go about getting health insurance.   Any advice is appreciated,thank you.","c_root_id_A":"hv6cvl3","c_root_id_B":"hv5tu9r","created_at_utc_A":1643745443,"created_at_utc_B":1643738390,"score_A":813,"score_B":96,"human_ref_A":"Legally, he can\u2019t withhold the tools for any reason, even if you don\u2019t return the uniform. That being said, there\u2019s always a risk that it will go to small claims court and get a judge who is strongly pro-employer and decide that because you didn\u2019t return the uniform, it\u2019s fair for him to keep the tools.   Text him (you want it in writing) that you\u2019ve tested negative, and you want to schedule a time to come in and get your tools from the van, and you\u2019ll be bringing the uniform with you to turn in.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but, return the uniforms, get your tools, and file for unemployment. It sucks, but there are no protections for you here. Make sure you don't have anything of his that he can deduct from your paycheck.  On unemployment, it's hard to overturn, I won my unemployment appeal without being there.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7053.0,"score_ratio":8.46875}
{"post_id":"shxgh0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Told my boss I had COVID and he fired me on the phone I live in Tennessee , I called in sick on the 24th, because I tested positive for COVID. On the phone my boss started to yell and tell me I'm not a good employee, he asked me where the company van keys were and he sent two employees to come get my work van from my house while I had COVID. I barely had time to get my tools out. I still have tools in the van. Can he stop me from getting my things (Van is now locked up in the shop warehouse) if I don't turn in my uniforms?   Is what he did legal?   I really have no proof besides my positive test and calling him. I had a screenshot of a text of me showing him I had tested positive for covid but that was on the work phone and they took that also.  I haven't gone to work to get my things or talk to them yet. I finally tested negative yesterday.  Any advice on how to handle going in to work? should I ask for a discharge paper,what if they say no?  I think he will try to get out of paying for unemployment and say I quit,which is a lie. Also I found out in my state, he doesn't have to pay my vacation hours..he's a real asshole tyrant small business owner. ( Less than 20 employees)  I don't know how to handle this or how to go about getting health insurance.   Any advice is appreciated,thank you.","c_root_id_A":"hv62a9e","c_root_id_B":"hv6cvl3","created_at_utc_A":1643741469,"created_at_utc_B":1643745443,"score_A":42,"score_B":813,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer.  Losing a job is a qualification to apply for health insurance outside of the normal signup period.  You can visit www.healthcare.gov to sign up.","human_ref_B":"Legally, he can\u2019t withhold the tools for any reason, even if you don\u2019t return the uniform. That being said, there\u2019s always a risk that it will go to small claims court and get a judge who is strongly pro-employer and decide that because you didn\u2019t return the uniform, it\u2019s fair for him to keep the tools.   Text him (you want it in writing) that you\u2019ve tested negative, and you want to schedule a time to come in and get your tools from the van, and you\u2019ll be bringing the uniform with you to turn in.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3974.0,"score_ratio":19.3571428571}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwdt6gx","c_root_id_B":"cwe2tjo","created_at_utc_A":1445893334,"created_at_utc_B":1445908605,"score_A":159,"score_B":176,"human_ref_A":"(1) Is this a state you've ever been to? (2) It sounds like you're a woman -- correct? (3) Do you have a name that could be used by a man? (4) Is this the state suing you or an individual?  You might call up the attorney representing the other side (should be on the notice) and say \"You know, I'm a woman.  I've never given birth.  I've never adopted a child.  I think this is a case of mistaken identity.\" and see what he\/she says.  That might work.  Because, if you do go show up and the lawyer thinks they're suing a man and a woman shows up, they're going to look awfully foolish.  And, lawyers don't like to look foolish.","human_ref_B":"I live in Philly and I'm so entertained by the concept of this that if you end up needing to appear in NYC, I'll drive you up in exchange for being able to watch the circus unfold in the courtroom.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15271.0,"score_ratio":1.106918239}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwdu0pk","c_root_id_B":"cwe2tjo","created_at_utc_A":1445894607,"created_at_utc_B":1445908605,"score_A":52,"score_B":176,"human_ref_A":"","human_ref_B":"I live in Philly and I'm so entertained by the concept of this that if you end up needing to appear in NYC, I'll drive you up in exchange for being able to watch the circus unfold in the courtroom.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13998.0,"score_ratio":3.3846153846}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwe2tjo","c_root_id_B":"cwdt2gi","created_at_utc_A":1445908605,"created_at_utc_B":1445893167,"score_A":176,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"I live in Philly and I'm so entertained by the concept of this that if you end up needing to appear in NYC, I'll drive you up in exchange for being able to watch the circus unfold in the courtroom.","human_ref_B":"You haven't said what state you are being sued in, which may help people answer you.  You may not have been properly served, the court may have form answers that you can complete and mail in, you may be able to ask for a waiver of any fees due to hardship.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15438.0,"score_ratio":10.3529411765}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwdt6gx","c_root_id_B":"cwdt2gi","created_at_utc_A":1445893334,"created_at_utc_B":1445893167,"score_A":159,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"(1) Is this a state you've ever been to? (2) It sounds like you're a woman -- correct? (3) Do you have a name that could be used by a man? (4) Is this the state suing you or an individual?  You might call up the attorney representing the other side (should be on the notice) and say \"You know, I'm a woman.  I've never given birth.  I've never adopted a child.  I think this is a case of mistaken identity.\" and see what he\/she says.  That might work.  Because, if you do go show up and the lawyer thinks they're suing a man and a woman shows up, they're going to look awfully foolish.  And, lawyers don't like to look foolish.","human_ref_B":"You haven't said what state you are being sued in, which may help people answer you.  You may not have been properly served, the court may have form answers that you can complete and mail in, you may be able to ask for a waiver of any fees due to hardship.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":167.0,"score_ratio":9.3529411765}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwdu0pk","c_root_id_B":"cwdt2gi","created_at_utc_A":1445894607,"created_at_utc_B":1445893167,"score_A":52,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"","human_ref_B":"You haven't said what state you are being sued in, which may help people answer you.  You may not have been properly served, the court may have form answers that you can complete and mail in, you may be able to ask for a waiver of any fees due to hardship.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1440.0,"score_ratio":3.0588235294}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwdt2gi","c_root_id_B":"cweachf","created_at_utc_A":1445893167,"created_at_utc_B":1445921991,"score_A":17,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"You haven't said what state you are being sued in, which may help people answer you.  You may not have been properly served, the court may have form answers that you can complete and mail in, you may be able to ask for a waiver of any fees due to hardship.","human_ref_B":"It sounds like you have the same name as the person the petitioner is trying to serve. This happens all of the time -- you aren't actually being sued, you just received the paperwork meant for someone else with your name. Your identity will not be attached to this is any way.   If an attorney is representing the petitioner, there may have been a letter on top of the paperwork, which should include a phone number for the attorney's office. Just call and let them know that they served the wrong person. They may ask you to send the paperwork back, or just destroy it. You shouldn't have to do anything more than that.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":28824.0,"score_ratio":2.0588235294}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwe2v8g","c_root_id_B":"cweachf","created_at_utc_A":1445908678,"created_at_utc_B":1445921991,"score_A":17,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"Perhaps you should consider adding an edit to your OP noting that you are a woman.  Just sayin....","human_ref_B":"It sounds like you have the same name as the person the petitioner is trying to serve. This happens all of the time -- you aren't actually being sued, you just received the paperwork meant for someone else with your name. Your identity will not be attached to this is any way.   If an attorney is representing the petitioner, there may have been a letter on top of the paperwork, which should include a phone number for the attorney's office. Just call and let them know that they served the wrong person. They may ask you to send the paperwork back, or just destroy it. You shouldn't have to do anything more than that.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13313.0,"score_ratio":2.0588235294}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwe6fyl","c_root_id_B":"cweachf","created_at_utc_A":1445914397,"created_at_utc_B":1445921991,"score_A":2,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but I would suggest as others have stated that you contact the lawyer representing the plaintiff.   Tell them you are a woman\/do not have and children and ask them what documentation they will need to resolve this without your appearing in court.  They might ask for your DL or birth certificate.  I imagine you might also need to submit an Affidavit of Distinction.","human_ref_B":"It sounds like you have the same name as the person the petitioner is trying to serve. This happens all of the time -- you aren't actually being sued, you just received the paperwork meant for someone else with your name. Your identity will not be attached to this is any way.   If an attorney is representing the petitioner, there may have been a letter on top of the paperwork, which should include a phone number for the attorney's office. Just call and let them know that they served the wrong person. They may ask you to send the paperwork back, or just destroy it. You shouldn't have to do anything more than that.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7594.0,"score_ratio":17.5}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwe6fyl","c_root_id_B":"cwelflf","created_at_utc_A":1445914397,"created_at_utc_B":1445955892,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but I would suggest as others have stated that you contact the lawyer representing the plaintiff.   Tell them you are a woman\/do not have and children and ask them what documentation they will need to resolve this without your appearing in court.  They might ask for your DL or birth certificate.  I imagine you might also need to submit an Affidavit of Distinction.","human_ref_B":"IamaL.  However preposterous it sounds, don't ignore this.  If you have homeowners or renters insurance, contact them. They may provide a lawyer even if they won't pay damages. Homeowners policies cover weird things.  Call the lawyer who filed suit and let him know he has the wrong \"Jim Smith\". Actually, send him a fax. That way you have proof ( in the fax receipt) that you have notified him of the error.  Calling the court house or the county clerk will not result in any action.   Since you are out of state, the question is whether you have been properly served. That is separate and apart from whether they served the wrong \"Jim Smith\". That will depend on the rules of the state in which the action was filed.  You will probably need an affidavit that you are a biological woman and have been so since birth , but I can think of  a couple scenarios where  you might have a support obligation such as prior guardianship of a child or a same sex adoption. You need a lawyer  where you are located to write this correctly. Look for someone who handles child support or family law.  The petitioning lawyer will pay more attention to a lawyer's letter than an irate stranger on the phone.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":41495.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"3qbtd0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Got a notice that I'm being sued for child support...I definitely don't have a child Last friday I received a notice in the mail that I am being sued for child support.  I most definitely do not have a child.  I don't know who the person suing me is.  I really don't have the money to take time off work and travel (out of state) to defend myself.  Is there any good way to get out of this?","c_root_id_A":"cwe6fyl","c_root_id_B":"cwelnas","created_at_utc_A":1445914397,"created_at_utc_B":1445956241,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but I would suggest as others have stated that you contact the lawyer representing the plaintiff.   Tell them you are a woman\/do not have and children and ask them what documentation they will need to resolve this without your appearing in court.  They might ask for your DL or birth certificate.  I imagine you might also need to submit an Affidavit of Distinction.","human_ref_B":"I read this thread and am interested in knowing what happened.  What I find interesting is why she didn't call the attorney right away.  That just seems like the first step.  \"Hi, I think I was mailed paperwork belonging to another person, how do I resolve this\". Maybe it is as simple as faxing a copy of your drivers license.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":41844.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"wqlaly","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Is it possible to earn US citizenship for my future child if I, the future father, am a US citizen BUT the child's birth certificate does NOT have me listed as the father (even though I am)? \u2022 The future child will NOT be born on American soil  \u2022 The future child's mother will NOT be American  \u2022 I am a U.S. born citizen  \u2022 The country where the baby will be born refuses to issue birth certificates with the father's name on it if the mother and father are unmarried.  (For reasons perhaps too long to explain here, it will not be possible to get a legally recognized marriage in the country)  &#x200B;  **Would a paternity test or something be enough evidence for the American government to give U.S. citizenship to the future child?  Or is there another solution?**  &#x200B;  From what I understand, in order for the U.S. government to normally give citizenship to citizens' babies born abroad, the birth certificate must be provided.  However, as I've explained, it will not be possible to get a birth certificate with my name on it listed as the father.","c_root_id_A":"ikn1p4c","c_root_id_B":"ikn3g64","created_at_utc_A":1660733122,"created_at_utc_B":1660734297,"score_A":5,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Is the mother married to someone else at the time of birth?  Not sure if ICE currently presumes the husband is the father, but that is law in many US states.","human_ref_B":"Once you are 100% sure thr child is yours, report the birth to a consulate via https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/while-abroad\/birth-abroad.html.  I'd suggest calling the consulate first to see if they are going to need any additional documentation to show that you are the baby's biological father.  The consulate is also where you'd get the baby a passport.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1175.0,"score_ratio":6.4}
{"post_id":"wqlaly","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Is it possible to earn US citizenship for my future child if I, the future father, am a US citizen BUT the child's birth certificate does NOT have me listed as the father (even though I am)? \u2022 The future child will NOT be born on American soil  \u2022 The future child's mother will NOT be American  \u2022 I am a U.S. born citizen  \u2022 The country where the baby will be born refuses to issue birth certificates with the father's name on it if the mother and father are unmarried.  (For reasons perhaps too long to explain here, it will not be possible to get a legally recognized marriage in the country)  &#x200B;  **Would a paternity test or something be enough evidence for the American government to give U.S. citizenship to the future child?  Or is there another solution?**  &#x200B;  From what I understand, in order for the U.S. government to normally give citizenship to citizens' babies born abroad, the birth certificate must be provided.  However, as I've explained, it will not be possible to get a birth certificate with my name on it listed as the father.","c_root_id_A":"ikn1p4c","c_root_id_B":"iko5yyz","created_at_utc_A":1660733122,"created_at_utc_B":1660751733,"score_A":5,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Is the mother married to someone else at the time of birth?  Not sure if ICE currently presumes the husband is the father, but that is law in many US states.","human_ref_B":">A person born abroad out-of-wedlock on or after November 14, 1986 to a U.S. citizen father and an alien mother may acquire U.S. citizenship under 301(g) of the INA, as made applicable by the \u201cnew\u201d Section 309(a) of the INA, if:      >>A blood relationship between the person and the father is established by clear and convincing evidence.     >> The father was a U.S. citizen at the time of the person\u2019s birth;     >> The father (unless deceased) has agreed in writing to provide financial support for the person until he or she reaches the age of 18 years; and    >>  While the person is under the age of 18 years:         >>> the person is legitimated under the law of his\/her residence or domicile, or         >>> the father acknowledges paternity of the person in writing under oath, or         >>>the paternity of the person is established by adjudication of a competent court.  >If the child was born abroad out-of-wedlock on or after November 14, 1986 to a U.S. citizen father who satisfies the requirements of the \u201cnew\u201d INA 309(a) as listed above, the child will acquire U.S. citizenship if the U.S. citizen father was physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for five years prior to the person\u2019s birth, including at least two of which were after turning age 14.  You will need to bring, among other things, a DS-2029 (application for CRBA) and DS-5507 (affidavit of parenthood). You'll need the birth certificate, evidence of your relationship with the mother , DNA test results, and plenty of other supporting documents; as well as proof of your US residence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18611.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"wv4z1p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Southern California, car was \"repossessed\" while under supervision of my mom's ex-gf, despite the car being 15 years old, completely paid off, and with no leans. tl;dr    Some guy came and just drove off my BMW at my moms ex-gf's work parking lot. The car was NOT towed away. The city that it was towed in stated that the car was reported repossessed. Guy claims he has the pink slip and owns the car. (We have the pink slip). Number and business given to us by Police Department lead to a dead line, and the lot has been closed for 2 months. The car was effectively stolen and nobody can help us because the city of \\~\\~blank\\~\\~ reported it as repo'd, which means we can't even report stolen to our insurance.      List of facts:   \\-Mom is not on great terms with ex.   \\-We last saw the car on Sunday, the 14th.   \\-The Police department was shown \"proof\" (their words) that this vehicle was repo'd via a call.  \\-Car was repo'd Tuesday afternoon, the 16th  \\-We weren't notified until the 17th.   &#x200B;  So, we call ex Wednesday morning to get the car back so that we can get some general maintenance done on it cause it's an old bmw and burns oil lol. And she tells us if it's a joke, and that we \"already had the car since yesterday\" and that \"everyone saw us take the car\". This is not true because my mother was with me the whole day on tuesday, and then I went to work. So we go on high alert, and go to ex's house to see if she's just fucking with us to try and get us to see her again. She only has the keys. She claimed that we drove off the bmw with our spare keys but...we don't have spare keys for the car. Only one pair of keys, which are the ones that she had. We take the keys and call the local police department, and they tell us that the car was repo'd under the company name of \"Image Auto\" and given a number that leads to a dead line.      So we call back and ask for the number that the guy called from. We call that number, and some guy that sounds like the redhead from megamind answers. We ask him if he knows anything about a blue bmw, he says he doesn't. We end the call and call back the police, they redirect us to the records department in the city sheriffs office. They even tell us that this is very new to them and that they've never seen this before. The sheriff then calls the number, and the comes back to us saying that the guy claims that he owns the vehicle, and has the pink slip. It was now a civil matter, and out of their hands. So we go the DMV to get any information on this.      DMV prints out the history of the vehicle and proves that there are no leans on the vehicle and that it belongs to my mother and I, and the only other person in the history is the person we bought it from as a prior owner for a handful of years before. That is it. There is nothing else on the list.      Now it becomes a legal matter again. But the police department refuses to help us because we don't have the original pink slip. Of course we don't have the original pink slip. The DMV kept it when they sent us the new one when we did the title transfer. I don't know what we can do. We already reported the whole situation to the DMV as fraud but...like, all we have in terms of the guy is the name Tony, and his company lot. That's it. We know nothing else. We were told that the dmv would send out an investigator some time next week. We just want to see proof that this guy has some kinda lean on our car. Otherwise, the car was just stolen under our noses and the cops won't do anything about it.","c_root_id_A":"ilenq7k","c_root_id_B":"ilf3mlc","created_at_utc_A":1661222384,"created_at_utc_B":1661231117,"score_A":54,"score_B":109,"human_ref_A":"Ok. I have a weird background and know a little about all the parts of this, but not a lot. I will offer questions you need to answer, because I don\u2019t know enough to infer the answer. It is important that you, yourself, confirm these questions- do not just take the word of someone else.   1. Can you confirm that the current title has no lien on it?   2. How do you know that the car was driven away? Is there a record? Did they use a key?   3. What kind of BMW?   4. Was it insured against theft?   5. Why was ex driving your car?","human_ref_B":"Sounds like the ex copied the keys and sold the car.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8733.0,"score_ratio":2.0185185185}
{"post_id":"wv4z1p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Southern California, car was \"repossessed\" while under supervision of my mom's ex-gf, despite the car being 15 years old, completely paid off, and with no leans. tl;dr    Some guy came and just drove off my BMW at my moms ex-gf's work parking lot. The car was NOT towed away. The city that it was towed in stated that the car was reported repossessed. Guy claims he has the pink slip and owns the car. (We have the pink slip). Number and business given to us by Police Department lead to a dead line, and the lot has been closed for 2 months. The car was effectively stolen and nobody can help us because the city of \\~\\~blank\\~\\~ reported it as repo'd, which means we can't even report stolen to our insurance.      List of facts:   \\-Mom is not on great terms with ex.   \\-We last saw the car on Sunday, the 14th.   \\-The Police department was shown \"proof\" (their words) that this vehicle was repo'd via a call.  \\-Car was repo'd Tuesday afternoon, the 16th  \\-We weren't notified until the 17th.   &#x200B;  So, we call ex Wednesday morning to get the car back so that we can get some general maintenance done on it cause it's an old bmw and burns oil lol. And she tells us if it's a joke, and that we \"already had the car since yesterday\" and that \"everyone saw us take the car\". This is not true because my mother was with me the whole day on tuesday, and then I went to work. So we go on high alert, and go to ex's house to see if she's just fucking with us to try and get us to see her again. She only has the keys. She claimed that we drove off the bmw with our spare keys but...we don't have spare keys for the car. Only one pair of keys, which are the ones that she had. We take the keys and call the local police department, and they tell us that the car was repo'd under the company name of \"Image Auto\" and given a number that leads to a dead line.      So we call back and ask for the number that the guy called from. We call that number, and some guy that sounds like the redhead from megamind answers. We ask him if he knows anything about a blue bmw, he says he doesn't. We end the call and call back the police, they redirect us to the records department in the city sheriffs office. They even tell us that this is very new to them and that they've never seen this before. The sheriff then calls the number, and the comes back to us saying that the guy claims that he owns the vehicle, and has the pink slip. It was now a civil matter, and out of their hands. So we go the DMV to get any information on this.      DMV prints out the history of the vehicle and proves that there are no leans on the vehicle and that it belongs to my mother and I, and the only other person in the history is the person we bought it from as a prior owner for a handful of years before. That is it. There is nothing else on the list.      Now it becomes a legal matter again. But the police department refuses to help us because we don't have the original pink slip. Of course we don't have the original pink slip. The DMV kept it when they sent us the new one when we did the title transfer. I don't know what we can do. We already reported the whole situation to the DMV as fraud but...like, all we have in terms of the guy is the name Tony, and his company lot. That's it. We know nothing else. We were told that the dmv would send out an investigator some time next week. We just want to see proof that this guy has some kinda lean on our car. Otherwise, the car was just stolen under our noses and the cops won't do anything about it.","c_root_id_A":"ilf3mlc","c_root_id_B":"ileynnk","created_at_utc_A":1661231117,"created_at_utc_B":1661228068,"score_A":109,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Sounds like the ex copied the keys and sold the car.","human_ref_B":"Maybe contact the guy again and say you have the actual title for the car and that the one he has is fake? As odd as this is gonna sound maybe he was actually a repo guy looking for a BMW similar to your car or the exact same model but has something different (like a similar plate or VIN tag). I had a issue awhile back where I was issued a citation for a abandoned vehicle when I wasn't in the city ot was written in years. Got it appealed and dismissed btw. My guess they wrote down the plate wrong and it came back to my truck.  If he does respond to a call and is cooperative ask him for the VIN of the car on his title and compare it to yours. If it's different then it might be solvable a bit easier than grand theft","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3049.0,"score_ratio":4.9545454545}
{"post_id":"wv4z1p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Southern California, car was \"repossessed\" while under supervision of my mom's ex-gf, despite the car being 15 years old, completely paid off, and with no leans. tl;dr    Some guy came and just drove off my BMW at my moms ex-gf's work parking lot. The car was NOT towed away. The city that it was towed in stated that the car was reported repossessed. Guy claims he has the pink slip and owns the car. (We have the pink slip). Number and business given to us by Police Department lead to a dead line, and the lot has been closed for 2 months. The car was effectively stolen and nobody can help us because the city of \\~\\~blank\\~\\~ reported it as repo'd, which means we can't even report stolen to our insurance.      List of facts:   \\-Mom is not on great terms with ex.   \\-We last saw the car on Sunday, the 14th.   \\-The Police department was shown \"proof\" (their words) that this vehicle was repo'd via a call.  \\-Car was repo'd Tuesday afternoon, the 16th  \\-We weren't notified until the 17th.   &#x200B;  So, we call ex Wednesday morning to get the car back so that we can get some general maintenance done on it cause it's an old bmw and burns oil lol. And she tells us if it's a joke, and that we \"already had the car since yesterday\" and that \"everyone saw us take the car\". This is not true because my mother was with me the whole day on tuesday, and then I went to work. So we go on high alert, and go to ex's house to see if she's just fucking with us to try and get us to see her again. She only has the keys. She claimed that we drove off the bmw with our spare keys but...we don't have spare keys for the car. Only one pair of keys, which are the ones that she had. We take the keys and call the local police department, and they tell us that the car was repo'd under the company name of \"Image Auto\" and given a number that leads to a dead line.      So we call back and ask for the number that the guy called from. We call that number, and some guy that sounds like the redhead from megamind answers. We ask him if he knows anything about a blue bmw, he says he doesn't. We end the call and call back the police, they redirect us to the records department in the city sheriffs office. They even tell us that this is very new to them and that they've never seen this before. The sheriff then calls the number, and the comes back to us saying that the guy claims that he owns the vehicle, and has the pink slip. It was now a civil matter, and out of their hands. So we go the DMV to get any information on this.      DMV prints out the history of the vehicle and proves that there are no leans on the vehicle and that it belongs to my mother and I, and the only other person in the history is the person we bought it from as a prior owner for a handful of years before. That is it. There is nothing else on the list.      Now it becomes a legal matter again. But the police department refuses to help us because we don't have the original pink slip. Of course we don't have the original pink slip. The DMV kept it when they sent us the new one when we did the title transfer. I don't know what we can do. We already reported the whole situation to the DMV as fraud but...like, all we have in terms of the guy is the name Tony, and his company lot. That's it. We know nothing else. We were told that the dmv would send out an investigator some time next week. We just want to see proof that this guy has some kinda lean on our car. Otherwise, the car was just stolen under our noses and the cops won't do anything about it.","c_root_id_A":"ilfbh2q","c_root_id_B":"ilenq7k","created_at_utc_A":1661236760,"created_at_utc_B":1661222384,"score_A":106,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"I did a search for Image Auto and they are not a licensed repossessor in California though they do seem to have other licenses, many of which are revoked, delinquent, or cancelled. You can contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, give them the business name and the number you have and they can tell you how to deal with an improperly repossessed vehicle.  Do you know if that is the full business name? You can do a DCA search yourself online here: https:\/\/search.dca.ca.gov  You don\u2019t need all of the information for every field. The search will tell you the city they are based in.","human_ref_B":"Ok. I have a weird background and know a little about all the parts of this, but not a lot. I will offer questions you need to answer, because I don\u2019t know enough to infer the answer. It is important that you, yourself, confirm these questions- do not just take the word of someone else.   1. Can you confirm that the current title has no lien on it?   2. How do you know that the car was driven away? Is there a record? Did they use a key?   3. What kind of BMW?   4. Was it insured against theft?   5. Why was ex driving your car?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14376.0,"score_ratio":1.962962963}
{"post_id":"wv4z1p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Southern California, car was \"repossessed\" while under supervision of my mom's ex-gf, despite the car being 15 years old, completely paid off, and with no leans. tl;dr    Some guy came and just drove off my BMW at my moms ex-gf's work parking lot. The car was NOT towed away. The city that it was towed in stated that the car was reported repossessed. Guy claims he has the pink slip and owns the car. (We have the pink slip). Number and business given to us by Police Department lead to a dead line, and the lot has been closed for 2 months. The car was effectively stolen and nobody can help us because the city of \\~\\~blank\\~\\~ reported it as repo'd, which means we can't even report stolen to our insurance.      List of facts:   \\-Mom is not on great terms with ex.   \\-We last saw the car on Sunday, the 14th.   \\-The Police department was shown \"proof\" (their words) that this vehicle was repo'd via a call.  \\-Car was repo'd Tuesday afternoon, the 16th  \\-We weren't notified until the 17th.   &#x200B;  So, we call ex Wednesday morning to get the car back so that we can get some general maintenance done on it cause it's an old bmw and burns oil lol. And she tells us if it's a joke, and that we \"already had the car since yesterday\" and that \"everyone saw us take the car\". This is not true because my mother was with me the whole day on tuesday, and then I went to work. So we go on high alert, and go to ex's house to see if she's just fucking with us to try and get us to see her again. She only has the keys. She claimed that we drove off the bmw with our spare keys but...we don't have spare keys for the car. Only one pair of keys, which are the ones that she had. We take the keys and call the local police department, and they tell us that the car was repo'd under the company name of \"Image Auto\" and given a number that leads to a dead line.      So we call back and ask for the number that the guy called from. We call that number, and some guy that sounds like the redhead from megamind answers. We ask him if he knows anything about a blue bmw, he says he doesn't. We end the call and call back the police, they redirect us to the records department in the city sheriffs office. They even tell us that this is very new to them and that they've never seen this before. The sheriff then calls the number, and the comes back to us saying that the guy claims that he owns the vehicle, and has the pink slip. It was now a civil matter, and out of their hands. So we go the DMV to get any information on this.      DMV prints out the history of the vehicle and proves that there are no leans on the vehicle and that it belongs to my mother and I, and the only other person in the history is the person we bought it from as a prior owner for a handful of years before. That is it. There is nothing else on the list.      Now it becomes a legal matter again. But the police department refuses to help us because we don't have the original pink slip. Of course we don't have the original pink slip. The DMV kept it when they sent us the new one when we did the title transfer. I don't know what we can do. We already reported the whole situation to the DMV as fraud but...like, all we have in terms of the guy is the name Tony, and his company lot. That's it. We know nothing else. We were told that the dmv would send out an investigator some time next week. We just want to see proof that this guy has some kinda lean on our car. Otherwise, the car was just stolen under our noses and the cops won't do anything about it.","c_root_id_A":"ilfbh2q","c_root_id_B":"ileynnk","created_at_utc_A":1661236760,"created_at_utc_B":1661228068,"score_A":106,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"I did a search for Image Auto and they are not a licensed repossessor in California though they do seem to have other licenses, many of which are revoked, delinquent, or cancelled. You can contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, give them the business name and the number you have and they can tell you how to deal with an improperly repossessed vehicle.  Do you know if that is the full business name? You can do a DCA search yourself online here: https:\/\/search.dca.ca.gov  You don\u2019t need all of the information for every field. The search will tell you the city they are based in.","human_ref_B":"Maybe contact the guy again and say you have the actual title for the car and that the one he has is fake? As odd as this is gonna sound maybe he was actually a repo guy looking for a BMW similar to your car or the exact same model but has something different (like a similar plate or VIN tag). I had a issue awhile back where I was issued a citation for a abandoned vehicle when I wasn't in the city ot was written in years. Got it appealed and dismissed btw. My guess they wrote down the plate wrong and it came back to my truck.  If he does respond to a call and is cooperative ask him for the VIN of the car on his title and compare it to yours. If it's different then it might be solvable a bit easier than grand theft","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8692.0,"score_ratio":4.8181818182}
{"post_id":"wv4z1p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Southern California, car was \"repossessed\" while under supervision of my mom's ex-gf, despite the car being 15 years old, completely paid off, and with no leans. tl;dr    Some guy came and just drove off my BMW at my moms ex-gf's work parking lot. The car was NOT towed away. The city that it was towed in stated that the car was reported repossessed. Guy claims he has the pink slip and owns the car. (We have the pink slip). Number and business given to us by Police Department lead to a dead line, and the lot has been closed for 2 months. The car was effectively stolen and nobody can help us because the city of \\~\\~blank\\~\\~ reported it as repo'd, which means we can't even report stolen to our insurance.      List of facts:   \\-Mom is not on great terms with ex.   \\-We last saw the car on Sunday, the 14th.   \\-The Police department was shown \"proof\" (their words) that this vehicle was repo'd via a call.  \\-Car was repo'd Tuesday afternoon, the 16th  \\-We weren't notified until the 17th.   &#x200B;  So, we call ex Wednesday morning to get the car back so that we can get some general maintenance done on it cause it's an old bmw and burns oil lol. And she tells us if it's a joke, and that we \"already had the car since yesterday\" and that \"everyone saw us take the car\". This is not true because my mother was with me the whole day on tuesday, and then I went to work. So we go on high alert, and go to ex's house to see if she's just fucking with us to try and get us to see her again. She only has the keys. She claimed that we drove off the bmw with our spare keys but...we don't have spare keys for the car. Only one pair of keys, which are the ones that she had. We take the keys and call the local police department, and they tell us that the car was repo'd under the company name of \"Image Auto\" and given a number that leads to a dead line.      So we call back and ask for the number that the guy called from. We call that number, and some guy that sounds like the redhead from megamind answers. We ask him if he knows anything about a blue bmw, he says he doesn't. We end the call and call back the police, they redirect us to the records department in the city sheriffs office. They even tell us that this is very new to them and that they've never seen this before. The sheriff then calls the number, and the comes back to us saying that the guy claims that he owns the vehicle, and has the pink slip. It was now a civil matter, and out of their hands. So we go the DMV to get any information on this.      DMV prints out the history of the vehicle and proves that there are no leans on the vehicle and that it belongs to my mother and I, and the only other person in the history is the person we bought it from as a prior owner for a handful of years before. That is it. There is nothing else on the list.      Now it becomes a legal matter again. But the police department refuses to help us because we don't have the original pink slip. Of course we don't have the original pink slip. The DMV kept it when they sent us the new one when we did the title transfer. I don't know what we can do. We already reported the whole situation to the DMV as fraud but...like, all we have in terms of the guy is the name Tony, and his company lot. That's it. We know nothing else. We were told that the dmv would send out an investigator some time next week. We just want to see proof that this guy has some kinda lean on our car. Otherwise, the car was just stolen under our noses and the cops won't do anything about it.","c_root_id_A":"ilfbh2q","c_root_id_B":"ilf5rpo","created_at_utc_A":1661236760,"created_at_utc_B":1661232553,"score_A":106,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"I did a search for Image Auto and they are not a licensed repossessor in California though they do seem to have other licenses, many of which are revoked, delinquent, or cancelled. You can contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, give them the business name and the number you have and they can tell you how to deal with an improperly repossessed vehicle.  Do you know if that is the full business name? You can do a DCA search yourself online here: https:\/\/search.dca.ca.gov  You don\u2019t need all of the information for every field. The search will tell you the city they are based in.","human_ref_B":"Are there any cameras at ex-GF work? Can you get copies to see who exactly came and took the car?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4207.0,"score_ratio":13.25}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j08n9fi","c_root_id_B":"j08gdwq","created_at_utc_A":1671053082,"created_at_utc_B":1671050513,"score_A":846,"score_B":161,"human_ref_A":"Don\u2019t say it was cannabis if it wasn\u2019t.   If the conversation turns to what you were doing on the video, just stop answering questions without a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"It is highly unlikely anything would happen to you based on being seen using something that MIGHT be illegal, on a video.  There is no way for them to prove what they saw in the video was illegal.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2569.0,"score_ratio":5.2546583851}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j08gdwq","c_root_id_B":"j08x20x","created_at_utc_A":1671050513,"created_at_utc_B":1671056968,"score_A":161,"score_B":305,"human_ref_A":"It is highly unlikely anything would happen to you based on being seen using something that MIGHT be illegal, on a video.  There is no way for them to prove what they saw in the video was illegal.","human_ref_B":"What you're doing in the video has no bearing on their investigation into the stalker. If they inquire about the substance, simply respond with \"I don't want to answer questions unrelated to the camera investigation.\"  If they continue, politely explain that you are uncomfortable answering questions without legal counsel.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6455.0,"score_ratio":1.8944099379}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j08gdwq","c_root_id_B":"j09f7rc","created_at_utc_A":1671050513,"created_at_utc_B":1671064805,"score_A":161,"score_B":219,"human_ref_A":"It is highly unlikely anything would happen to you based on being seen using something that MIGHT be illegal, on a video.  There is no way for them to prove what they saw in the video was illegal.","human_ref_B":"You\u2019ve gotten a lot of good advice here. My only further advice is to stop discussing it on Reddit. This is evidence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14292.0,"score_ratio":1.3602484472}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j09po9j","c_root_id_B":"j09snzd","created_at_utc_A":1671069527,"created_at_utc_B":1671070841,"score_A":9,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"They\u2019ll view the whole video but won\u2019t care about your substance use. Answer questions about the camera installation or your stalker won\u2019t get prosecuted.","human_ref_B":"If they do not it ask them don't volunteer information.   It is highly unlikely there is any footage to view as the camera streams off-site and has no internal storage.  If they do ask immediately invoke your right to remain silent and do not answer questions without an attorney present.  You have to specifically state that you invoke my right to remain silent then do not answer any more questions.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1314.0,"score_ratio":1.1111111111}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j09po9j","c_root_id_B":"j0a8ptt","created_at_utc_A":1671069527,"created_at_utc_B":1671078413,"score_A":9,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"They\u2019ll view the whole video but won\u2019t care about your substance use. Answer questions about the camera installation or your stalker won\u2019t get prosecuted.","human_ref_B":"POSSESSION is illegal. LE must seize actual contraband and test it to pursue charges. Make sure there's none on you, in your car, home, gym locker-any place you control-and it will be fine.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8886.0,"score_ratio":1.1111111111}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j09o3ci","c_root_id_B":"j09po9j","created_at_utc_A":1671068827,"created_at_utc_B":1671069527,"score_A":5,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Most likely, they won\u2019t do anything with it. If it\u2019s decriminalized in adjacent areas, it\u2019s a lot more trouble than it\u2019s worth. But, just in case: Don\u2019t answer any questions about it. They would have to prove it had something in it that was illegal. Make sure whatever you consumed it with is no longer on the premises. They can\u2019t prove it wasn\u2019t tobacco or something of the sort.","human_ref_B":"They\u2019ll view the whole video but won\u2019t care about your substance use. Answer questions about the camera installation or your stalker won\u2019t get prosecuted.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":700.0,"score_ratio":1.8}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j09o3ci","c_root_id_B":"j09snzd","created_at_utc_A":1671068827,"created_at_utc_B":1671070841,"score_A":5,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Most likely, they won\u2019t do anything with it. If it\u2019s decriminalized in adjacent areas, it\u2019s a lot more trouble than it\u2019s worth. But, just in case: Don\u2019t answer any questions about it. They would have to prove it had something in it that was illegal. Make sure whatever you consumed it with is no longer on the premises. They can\u2019t prove it wasn\u2019t tobacco or something of the sort.","human_ref_B":"If they do not it ask them don't volunteer information.   It is highly unlikely there is any footage to view as the camera streams off-site and has no internal storage.  If they do ask immediately invoke your right to remain silent and do not answer questions without an attorney present.  You have to specifically state that you invoke my right to remain silent then do not answer any more questions.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2014.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j09snzd","c_root_id_B":"j09pzk0","created_at_utc_A":1671070841,"created_at_utc_B":1671069668,"score_A":10,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"If they do not it ask them don't volunteer information.   It is highly unlikely there is any footage to view as the camera streams off-site and has no internal storage.  If they do ask immediately invoke your right to remain silent and do not answer questions without an attorney present.  You have to specifically state that you invoke my right to remain silent then do not answer any more questions.","human_ref_B":"They will likely not do anything as it will be very difficult to prove what you are consuming. And all the better that it\u2019s not detectable by a test. Doubt it will be brought up, but definitely do not answer and lawyer up if it is.   Also - so sorry you are going through this. I had a stalker in 2017 and it was the most horrific year of my life. Sending you good vibes and positivity.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1173.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j0a8ptt","c_root_id_B":"j09o3ci","created_at_utc_A":1671078413,"created_at_utc_B":1671068827,"score_A":10,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"POSSESSION is illegal. LE must seize actual contraband and test it to pursue charges. Make sure there's none on you, in your car, home, gym locker-any place you control-and it will be fine.","human_ref_B":"Most likely, they won\u2019t do anything with it. If it\u2019s decriminalized in adjacent areas, it\u2019s a lot more trouble than it\u2019s worth. But, just in case: Don\u2019t answer any questions about it. They would have to prove it had something in it that was illegal. Make sure whatever you consumed it with is no longer on the premises. They can\u2019t prove it wasn\u2019t tobacco or something of the sort.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9586.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j0a8ptt","c_root_id_B":"j09uihl","created_at_utc_A":1671078413,"created_at_utc_B":1671071659,"score_A":10,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"POSSESSION is illegal. LE must seize actual contraband and test it to pursue charges. Make sure there's none on you, in your car, home, gym locker-any place you control-and it will be fine.","human_ref_B":"It is not necessary for law enforcement to view the footage from the spy cam in order to press charges against the person who installed it. In most cases, the fact that the person installed the spy cam without your consent is sufficient to support criminal charges. However, if the footage from the spy cam contains evidence of other crimes, such as drug use, law enforcement may need to view the footage in order to pursue those charges.  It is worth noting that the possession and consumption of certain substances, including cannabis, are legal in Massachusetts. However, the possession and consumption of these substances are still subject to certain restrictions, such as age limits and location restrictions. If law enforcement views the footage from the spy cam and sees you consuming a substance that is illegal or subject to restrictions, you could potentially face criminal charges.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6754.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"zm07rp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Stalker installed a spy cam in my room Hi, I'm residing in Boston, MA.  I'm currently being stalked by someone and the stalker installed a spy cam in my room. The spy cam in question is about to be seized by law enforcement. Is it necessary for them to view the footage in order to press charges (this is most likely an IP cam and can be traced to the owner)?  If they do view the footage, there is a chance they might see me consume a substance that is decriminalized and legally acquired in Cambridge but illegal in Boston. The substance is not in my house and cannot be detected on a test- the only evidence of it is on video. The amount was very little and I doubt any video footage would be clear enough to indicate what it is (and it kinda looks like cannabis so I could just say its cannabis).","c_root_id_A":"j0a8ptt","c_root_id_B":"j09pzk0","created_at_utc_A":1671078413,"created_at_utc_B":1671069668,"score_A":10,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"POSSESSION is illegal. LE must seize actual contraband and test it to pursue charges. Make sure there's none on you, in your car, home, gym locker-any place you control-and it will be fine.","human_ref_B":"They will likely not do anything as it will be very difficult to prove what you are consuming. And all the better that it\u2019s not detectable by a test. Doubt it will be brought up, but definitely do not answer and lawyer up if it is.   Also - so sorry you are going through this. I had a stalker in 2017 and it was the most horrific year of my life. Sending you good vibes and positivity.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8745.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"ipzck5w","c_root_id_B":"iq0aq3j","created_at_utc_A":1664206348,"created_at_utc_B":1664219563,"score_A":230,"score_B":351,"human_ref_A":"Lawyers don't plea for you. Did they make a bigger deal that you agreed to without understanding it?","human_ref_B":"It's not possible to enter a plea without signing your plea form, waiver of rights, and entering the plea in front of the Judge. So either you're misunderstanding what you did in court or something is incorrect. I recommend contacting your lawyer first and requesting clarification.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13215.0,"score_ratio":1.5260869565}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"ipzyozl","c_root_id_B":"iq0aq3j","created_at_utc_A":1664214923,"created_at_utc_B":1664219563,"score_A":147,"score_B":351,"human_ref_A":"I can't imagine there is a court in the U.S. that will waive your presence for a change of plea or sentencing for anything criminal, absent extraordinary circumstances. I once managed to get a virtual sentencing following an in-person change of plea on a misdemeanor and I had to jump through like 7 hoops just for that. I suspect you're misunderstanding something. Contact your lawyer and ask for all of your paperwork, then we can maybe help you figure out what happened?","human_ref_B":"It's not possible to enter a plea without signing your plea form, waiver of rights, and entering the plea in front of the Judge. So either you're misunderstanding what you did in court or something is incorrect. I recommend contacting your lawyer first and requesting clarification.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4640.0,"score_ratio":2.387755102}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq06m1t","c_root_id_B":"iq0aq3j","created_at_utc_A":1664217970,"created_at_utc_B":1664219563,"score_A":8,"score_B":351,"human_ref_A":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","human_ref_B":"It's not possible to enter a plea without signing your plea form, waiver of rights, and entering the plea in front of the Judge. So either you're misunderstanding what you did in court or something is incorrect. I recommend contacting your lawyer first and requesting clarification.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1593.0,"score_ratio":43.875}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0m4ry","c_root_id_B":"iq0cta0","created_at_utc_A":1664223929,"created_at_utc_B":1664220365,"score_A":29,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"Something is not adding up.","human_ref_B":"File a plea withdrawal. Yes we can appear for you in CA 977 without your personal presence for a misdo.  Some take oral pleas. Some take written and some require notarized.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3564.0,"score_ratio":1.5263157895}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0m4ry","c_root_id_B":"iq06m1t","created_at_utc_A":1664223929,"created_at_utc_B":1664217970,"score_A":29,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Something is not adding up.","human_ref_B":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5959.0,"score_ratio":3.625}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0cta0","c_root_id_B":"iq0vos1","created_at_utc_A":1664220365,"created_at_utc_B":1664227613,"score_A":19,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"File a plea withdrawal. Yes we can appear for you in CA 977 without your personal presence for a misdo.  Some take oral pleas. Some take written and some require notarized.","human_ref_B":"OP, where was this?   The information others are giving you may not be accurate.  Depending on the jurisdiction and situation, it _may_ be possible to have a plea entered for you without you being present.  In my state, defendant can waive appearance for misdemeanors at any or all stages of the process.  In theory, that requires a written waiver, but the last couple of years have seen a major relaxation of this process.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7248.0,"score_ratio":1.4210526316}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0sfq9","c_root_id_B":"iq0vos1","created_at_utc_A":1664226317,"created_at_utc_B":1664227613,"score_A":12,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"If you are in the US, you cannot be sentenced without being present. The only exception is like a traffic ticket.","human_ref_B":"OP, where was this?   The information others are giving you may not be accurate.  Depending on the jurisdiction and situation, it _may_ be possible to have a plea entered for you without you being present.  In my state, defendant can waive appearance for misdemeanors at any or all stages of the process.  In theory, that requires a written waiver, but the last couple of years have seen a major relaxation of this process.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1296.0,"score_ratio":2.25}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0trzc","c_root_id_B":"iq0vos1","created_at_utc_A":1664226850,"created_at_utc_B":1664227613,"score_A":9,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Pleading guilty is one of the few decisions that must be made by a client.  I am not surprised if one lawyer was unscrupulous, but they aren't the only ones involved.  I have only seen it from a DAs side to make sure the guilty plea is entered correctly to protect the conviction on appeal.  Judges to protect against judicial sanction.  And both the Judge and ADA to protect their defense attorney colleague from potential being disbarred.  There must have been a misunderstanding.","human_ref_B":"OP, where was this?   The information others are giving you may not be accurate.  Depending on the jurisdiction and situation, it _may_ be possible to have a plea entered for you without you being present.  In my state, defendant can waive appearance for misdemeanors at any or all stages of the process.  In theory, that requires a written waiver, but the last couple of years have seen a major relaxation of this process.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":763.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq06m1t","c_root_id_B":"iq0vos1","created_at_utc_A":1664217970,"created_at_utc_B":1664227613,"score_A":8,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","human_ref_B":"OP, where was this?   The information others are giving you may not be accurate.  Depending on the jurisdiction and situation, it _may_ be possible to have a plea entered for you without you being present.  In my state, defendant can waive appearance for misdemeanors at any or all stages of the process.  In theory, that requires a written waiver, but the last couple of years have seen a major relaxation of this process.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9643.0,"score_ratio":3.375}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq06m1t","c_root_id_B":"iq0cta0","created_at_utc_A":1664217970,"created_at_utc_B":1664220365,"score_A":8,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","human_ref_B":"File a plea withdrawal. Yes we can appear for you in CA 977 without your personal presence for a misdo.  Some take oral pleas. Some take written and some require notarized.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2395.0,"score_ratio":2.375}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq06m1t","c_root_id_B":"iq0sfq9","created_at_utc_A":1664217970,"created_at_utc_B":1664226317,"score_A":8,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","human_ref_B":"If you are in the US, you cannot be sentenced without being present. The only exception is like a traffic ticket.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8347.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"xokddg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My lawyer said he got a charge dismissed but lied and actually plead guilty. He did get the other charge dismissed. I\u2019m pretty upset that he lied to me. At this point is it even worth confronting him about it. Can he even do anything at this point for me after the case is closed ? Never was I in front of the judge. He went in and got me a plea agreement. To come to find out what he said wasn\u2019t exactly true. I went into the court house to try to talk to someone about it. But, they said I need to talk to my lawyer. Can my lawyer even do anything for me at this point ?","c_root_id_A":"iq0trzc","c_root_id_B":"iq06m1t","created_at_utc_A":1664226850,"created_at_utc_B":1664217970,"score_A":9,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Pleading guilty is one of the few decisions that must be made by a client.  I am not surprised if one lawyer was unscrupulous, but they aren't the only ones involved.  I have only seen it from a DAs side to make sure the guilty plea is entered correctly to protect the conviction on appeal.  Judges to protect against judicial sanction.  And both the Judge and ADA to protect their defense attorney colleague from potential being disbarred.  There must have been a misunderstanding.","human_ref_B":"If the facts are true you could have the whole thing set aside. But you would have to hire a nee attorney and petition the court. You would have to decide if it worth it monetarily. Or just accept your new record. I.E. if it is traffic ticket maybe it won't be worth it. Something more serious like a class b or a misdemeanor or felony you may want to speak to an actual attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8880.0,"score_ratio":1.125}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi4nau","c_root_id_B":"egi3zoh","created_at_utc_A":1550197575,"created_at_utc_B":1550197019,"score_A":1027,"score_B":465,"human_ref_A":"Get copies of the arrests and noise violations, etc, and send them to AirB&B. They have policies on being a good neighbor.","human_ref_B":"Have you consulted a real estate attorney? There are some places that have laws against being in a position to directly drive down the price of a property in order to buy it themselves below market value.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":556.0,"score_ratio":2.2086021505}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi4nau","c_root_id_B":"egi0a29","created_at_utc_A":1550197575,"created_at_utc_B":1550193858,"score_A":1027,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"Get copies of the arrests and noise violations, etc, and send them to AirB&B. They have policies on being a good neighbor.","human_ref_B":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3717.0,"score_ratio":19.75}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi0a29","c_root_id_B":"egi3zoh","created_at_utc_A":1550193858,"created_at_utc_B":1550197019,"score_A":52,"score_B":465,"human_ref_A":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","human_ref_B":"Have you consulted a real estate attorney? There are some places that have laws against being in a position to directly drive down the price of a property in order to buy it themselves below market value.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3161.0,"score_ratio":8.9423076923}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egiiruz","c_root_id_B":"egi7shj","created_at_utc_A":1550211438,"created_at_utc_B":1550200322,"score_A":330,"score_B":150,"human_ref_A":"Oooh, a legitimate case of [block busting] (https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blockbusting)      I suggest you do the usual of getting cameras and a DVR and collecting a high light real of his tenant's behaviour over the next few months.  See if you can coax him into getting some sort of written offer to buy your home.      Then hire a lawyer to write a letter to AirBnb and provide your video evidence.  I'll bet he gets shut down.      Prior to that, it's also worth researching your municipal by-laws with regards to short term rentals.  Most municipalities have restrictions or a license requirement before you can rent out a property for less than, say, 30 days.        At the very least, make your local police station familiar with your neighbour's MO.  Especially in a smaller town it's usually possible to set up an informal meeting with an officer at the police station where you can explain the problem, show the collected footage and inform them about the situation.        They likely will tell you it's a civil matter, but it will give context to the noise complaints and calls you will continue to be making when your neighbour's guests break the noise by-law, trespass, vandalize, harass etc.        Officers have a lot of leeway when responding to these petty crimes and if they are familiar with a pattern of harassment from your neighbour they might be a bit tougher on him to smarten him up.  It can be the difference between an officer going through the motions of \"please try to keep the noise down\" vs \"Hey, stop fucking around, if I have to come back here someone is going to jail.\"         There is no simple solution but you can use a variety of tactics to put legal pressure on this jackass the same way he is illegally putting pressure on you.  He is trying to make living there as inconvenient as possible for you, and you have to fight back by making his illegal activities as inconvenient as possible for him.","human_ref_B":"I would look at two other avenues. 1) Contact AirBnb to discuss the issues with the guests, the behavior & harrasment of the owners and the marketing of the \"party house\". If the listing is violating AirBnb rules they may be kicked off the site. Also, the sign on the door is direct sabatoge of your attempt to sell.   2) Contact the zoning department of your local municipalty. There may be zoning violations in how they are conducting business at the property.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11116.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi8n5a","c_root_id_B":"egiiruz","created_at_utc_A":1550201071,"created_at_utc_B":1550211438,"score_A":70,"score_B":330,"human_ref_A":"Complain to your local government officials. Have plenty of horror stories, backed by documentation. You want them calling Airbnb, and not you. Why? Because they have the power to shut Gary down.","human_ref_B":"Oooh, a legitimate case of [block busting] (https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blockbusting)      I suggest you do the usual of getting cameras and a DVR and collecting a high light real of his tenant's behaviour over the next few months.  See if you can coax him into getting some sort of written offer to buy your home.      Then hire a lawyer to write a letter to AirBnb and provide your video evidence.  I'll bet he gets shut down.      Prior to that, it's also worth researching your municipal by-laws with regards to short term rentals.  Most municipalities have restrictions or a license requirement before you can rent out a property for less than, say, 30 days.        At the very least, make your local police station familiar with your neighbour's MO.  Especially in a smaller town it's usually possible to set up an informal meeting with an officer at the police station where you can explain the problem, show the collected footage and inform them about the situation.        They likely will tell you it's a civil matter, but it will give context to the noise complaints and calls you will continue to be making when your neighbour's guests break the noise by-law, trespass, vandalize, harass etc.        Officers have a lot of leeway when responding to these petty crimes and if they are familiar with a pattern of harassment from your neighbour they might be a bit tougher on him to smarten him up.  It can be the difference between an officer going through the motions of \"please try to keep the noise down\" vs \"Hey, stop fucking around, if I have to come back here someone is going to jail.\"         There is no simple solution but you can use a variety of tactics to put legal pressure on this jackass the same way he is illegally putting pressure on you.  He is trying to make living there as inconvenient as possible for you, and you have to fight back by making his illegal activities as inconvenient as possible for him.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10367.0,"score_ratio":4.7142857143}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi0a29","c_root_id_B":"egiiruz","created_at_utc_A":1550193858,"created_at_utc_B":1550211438,"score_A":52,"score_B":330,"human_ref_A":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","human_ref_B":"Oooh, a legitimate case of [block busting] (https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blockbusting)      I suggest you do the usual of getting cameras and a DVR and collecting a high light real of his tenant's behaviour over the next few months.  See if you can coax him into getting some sort of written offer to buy your home.      Then hire a lawyer to write a letter to AirBnb and provide your video evidence.  I'll bet he gets shut down.      Prior to that, it's also worth researching your municipal by-laws with regards to short term rentals.  Most municipalities have restrictions or a license requirement before you can rent out a property for less than, say, 30 days.        At the very least, make your local police station familiar with your neighbour's MO.  Especially in a smaller town it's usually possible to set up an informal meeting with an officer at the police station where you can explain the problem, show the collected footage and inform them about the situation.        They likely will tell you it's a civil matter, but it will give context to the noise complaints and calls you will continue to be making when your neighbour's guests break the noise by-law, trespass, vandalize, harass etc.        Officers have a lot of leeway when responding to these petty crimes and if they are familiar with a pattern of harassment from your neighbour they might be a bit tougher on him to smarten him up.  It can be the difference between an officer going through the motions of \"please try to keep the noise down\" vs \"Hey, stop fucking around, if I have to come back here someone is going to jail.\"         There is no simple solution but you can use a variety of tactics to put legal pressure on this jackass the same way he is illegally putting pressure on you.  He is trying to make living there as inconvenient as possible for you, and you have to fight back by making his illegal activities as inconvenient as possible for him.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17580.0,"score_ratio":6.3461538462}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi7shj","c_root_id_B":"egi0a29","created_at_utc_A":1550200322,"created_at_utc_B":1550193858,"score_A":150,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"I would look at two other avenues. 1) Contact AirBnb to discuss the issues with the guests, the behavior & harrasment of the owners and the marketing of the \"party house\". If the listing is violating AirBnb rules they may be kicked off the site. Also, the sign on the door is direct sabatoge of your attempt to sell.   2) Contact the zoning department of your local municipalty. There may be zoning violations in how they are conducting business at the property.","human_ref_B":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6464.0,"score_ratio":2.8846153846}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi8n5a","c_root_id_B":"egj2wmq","created_at_utc_A":1550201071,"created_at_utc_B":1550240166,"score_A":70,"score_B":73,"human_ref_A":"Complain to your local government officials. Have plenty of horror stories, backed by documentation. You want them calling Airbnb, and not you. Why? Because they have the power to shut Gary down.","human_ref_B":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39095.0,"score_ratio":1.0428571429}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi0a29","c_root_id_B":"egj2wmq","created_at_utc_A":1550193858,"created_at_utc_B":1550240166,"score_A":52,"score_B":73,"human_ref_A":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","human_ref_B":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":46308.0,"score_ratio":1.4038461538}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egiy188","c_root_id_B":"egj2wmq","created_at_utc_A":1550235260,"created_at_utc_B":1550240166,"score_A":25,"score_B":73,"human_ref_A":"I would start with your local municipality. Fire Marshal for occupancy limits, zoning for short term rentals, etc. Your city\/town\/county likely has some laws on the books that can be used to your benefit.","human_ref_B":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4906.0,"score_ratio":2.92}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egj2wmq","c_root_id_B":"egj0fcl","created_at_utc_A":1550240166,"created_at_utc_B":1550237837,"score_A":73,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","human_ref_B":"Are any other neighbors affected by these parties? I would think they\u2019d be very concerned about their property values & would want to know that the owner is actively seeking additional properties to rent out for parties. If even one other homeowner starts complaining that may help you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2329.0,"score_ratio":2.8076923077}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egioslu","c_root_id_B":"egj2wmq","created_at_utc_A":1550220403,"created_at_utc_B":1550240166,"score_A":25,"score_B":73,"human_ref_A":"If his guests harass you, call the police.","human_ref_B":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":19763.0,"score_ratio":2.92}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egj2wmq","c_root_id_B":"egj1jw0","created_at_utc_A":1550240166,"created_at_utc_B":1550238919,"score_A":73,"score_B":16,"human_ref_A":"If he is advertising it as a party rental, then he has changed the townhome from short-term accommodations to a commercial space. Zoning may not work in his favour on this. Furthermore this may require a liquor license which he may not have. A couple things to look into.  I might also try posing as a potential renter on Airbnb and ask for a copy of his insurance for the place. The insurers might not be aware that he is using it as a party rental place and allowing alcohol serving and consumption.","human_ref_B":"I'm wondering whether your other neighbours are irritated by these goings on & if you can find a general consensus between you about his behaviour, the guys a smart ass for sure who deserves to have his ass served to him in civil court.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1247.0,"score_ratio":4.5625}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egi0a29","c_root_id_B":"egi8n5a","created_at_utc_A":1550193858,"created_at_utc_B":1550201071,"score_A":52,"score_B":70,"human_ref_A":"Is it allowed in the HOA? I bet he does not have all his permits, zoning, etc... up for renting out like that. Many places have banned and\/or made it difficult to do so.   Basically he had admitted to doing airbnb and probably does not have the permits\/permissions to do it. Use that against him and contact all local gov agencies that would cover it to complain(zoning\/permit\/fire\/etc...), complain  to the HOA, and call the police for any parties that break the law.    Take pictures of his signs and get some cameras to record the front and back of the house to be safe.","human_ref_B":"Complain to your local government officials. Have plenty of horror stories, backed by documentation. You want them calling Airbnb, and not you. Why? Because they have the power to shut Gary down.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7213.0,"score_ratio":1.3461538462}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egj0fcl","c_root_id_B":"egiy188","created_at_utc_A":1550237837,"created_at_utc_B":1550235260,"score_A":26,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"Are any other neighbors affected by these parties? I would think they\u2019d be very concerned about their property values & would want to know that the owner is actively seeking additional properties to rent out for parties. If even one other homeowner starts complaining that may help you.","human_ref_B":"I would start with your local municipality. Fire Marshal for occupancy limits, zoning for short term rentals, etc. Your city\/town\/county likely has some laws on the books that can be used to your benefit.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2577.0,"score_ratio":1.04}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egioslu","c_root_id_B":"egj0fcl","created_at_utc_A":1550220403,"created_at_utc_B":1550237837,"score_A":25,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"If his guests harass you, call the police.","human_ref_B":"Are any other neighbors affected by these parties? I would think they\u2019d be very concerned about their property values & would want to know that the owner is actively seeking additional properties to rent out for parties. If even one other homeowner starts complaining that may help you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17434.0,"score_ratio":1.04}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egj5smm","c_root_id_B":"egko8mn","created_at_utc_A":1550242577,"created_at_utc_B":1550283980,"score_A":9,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"Have you checked into local zoning laws or HOA covenants to see if AirBnB renting is allowed? Some places have banned them or impose a tax and dropping a dime on your neighbor to the right folks might get him in some hot water or at least a hefty fine.","human_ref_B":"The more I think about it, that \"Rent me via the app for your next party!\" sign is going to be great evidence for you.  Without that sign, he'd argue \"My AirBnB guests are not partiers and TownHouse1921 is a busybody harassing me and my guests over nothing.\"  With that sign, he can't really make that argument.  In the US, I'd be inclined to have you write an affidavit listing all the disruptive incidents and then sue the guy for nuisance and request a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction preventing him from using AirBnB while the lawsuit is pending.  His defense of \"There's no nuisance emanating from my property, I'm just operating a commercial party house in a residential area\" is going to be a hard argument to make.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":41403.0,"score_ratio":1.5555555556}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egko8mn","c_root_id_B":"egj6e05","created_at_utc_A":1550283980,"created_at_utc_B":1550243049,"score_A":14,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"The more I think about it, that \"Rent me via the app for your next party!\" sign is going to be great evidence for you.  Without that sign, he'd argue \"My AirBnB guests are not partiers and TownHouse1921 is a busybody harassing me and my guests over nothing.\"  With that sign, he can't really make that argument.  In the US, I'd be inclined to have you write an affidavit listing all the disruptive incidents and then sue the guy for nuisance and request a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction preventing him from using AirBnB while the lawsuit is pending.  His defense of \"There's no nuisance emanating from my property, I'm just operating a commercial party house in a residential area\" is going to be a hard argument to make.","human_ref_B":"Hire a lawyer; your neighbor is likely maintaining a nuisance and potentially violating local ordinances for rental properties.  He's also liable for his guests damaging your home\/trespasses and his threats against you are also harassment.  Moreover, you could potentially sue him for damages if you can prove your home's value is diminished due to his rental activities and renter's abuses.     &#x200B;","labels":1,"seconds_difference":40931.0,"score_ratio":1.5555555556}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egko8mn","c_root_id_B":"egk5fsq","created_at_utc_A":1550283980,"created_at_utc_B":1550267909,"score_A":14,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"The more I think about it, that \"Rent me via the app for your next party!\" sign is going to be great evidence for you.  Without that sign, he'd argue \"My AirBnB guests are not partiers and TownHouse1921 is a busybody harassing me and my guests over nothing.\"  With that sign, he can't really make that argument.  In the US, I'd be inclined to have you write an affidavit listing all the disruptive incidents and then sue the guy for nuisance and request a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction preventing him from using AirBnB while the lawsuit is pending.  His defense of \"There's no nuisance emanating from my property, I'm just operating a commercial party house in a residential area\" is going to be a hard argument to make.","human_ref_B":"There is no way you are going to get a decent price for your house until you shut down his airbnb house.  You need to call the police each and every time his guests cause trouble.  You need to create a massive paper trail.  You need to have the city code inspectors out there constantly.  Then, when your pile of evidence is enough, you need to get your local government to shut it down.  Once he sells his house, you can consider selling yours.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":16071.0,"score_ratio":1.75}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egjp2kp","c_root_id_B":"egko8mn","created_at_utc_A":1550256162,"created_at_utc_B":1550283980,"score_A":9,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"OP:  I mentioned this in a comment, but it also deserves its own post directly to you (again, I don't practice in Canada, but I assume the laws are similar to the U.S.).  You are likely committing disclosure fraud if you don't disclose all of these problems to a new owner during escrow.  Might want to consult with an attorney about all of this.","human_ref_B":"The more I think about it, that \"Rent me via the app for your next party!\" sign is going to be great evidence for you.  Without that sign, he'd argue \"My AirBnB guests are not partiers and TownHouse1921 is a busybody harassing me and my guests over nothing.\"  With that sign, he can't really make that argument.  In the US, I'd be inclined to have you write an affidavit listing all the disruptive incidents and then sue the guy for nuisance and request a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction preventing him from using AirBnB while the lawsuit is pending.  His defense of \"There's no nuisance emanating from my property, I'm just operating a commercial party house in a residential area\" is going to be a hard argument to make.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":27818.0,"score_ratio":1.5555555556}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egko8mn","c_root_id_B":"egjq3s9","created_at_utc_A":1550283980,"created_at_utc_B":1550256873,"score_A":14,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"The more I think about it, that \"Rent me via the app for your next party!\" sign is going to be great evidence for you.  Without that sign, he'd argue \"My AirBnB guests are not partiers and TownHouse1921 is a busybody harassing me and my guests over nothing.\"  With that sign, he can't really make that argument.  In the US, I'd be inclined to have you write an affidavit listing all the disruptive incidents and then sue the guy for nuisance and request a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction preventing him from using AirBnB while the lawsuit is pending.  His defense of \"There's no nuisance emanating from my property, I'm just operating a commercial party house in a residential area\" is going to be a hard argument to make.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer. Have you tried to sue him for the cost to fix your damaged property? His guests are his responsibility. I would ask him for his insurance information over property damage and file a complaint that way. His insurance probably doesn\u2019t know he is doing short term rentals and could require him to stop or drop him. Airbnb has a section that states Hosts are responsible for damage to their neighbors property, they are required to have insurance for this. Push for this insurance and make a claim through them, if he doesn\u2019t have the right insurance- Airbnb might take this more seriously.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":27107.0,"score_ratio":2.8}
{"post_id":"aqr1k7","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor rents attached townhouse next to us on AirBNB, wants to buy ours at way below market value since we are selling. Today they put up a sign on his property advertising it is an AirBNB rental for parties. Is there nothing i can do? Location: Ontario, Canada  Our neighbour who i will just call Guy, bought the townhouse next to us last winter, it is a 2 unit townhouse since we are on a corner. He immediately flat out told us he was renting it on AirBnB, and told us that if he caused problems for his guests he would \"come after us\".   The last year has been absolute hell for us, but apparently there isn't anything we can do about it. We have had to put up with his guests parties, guests parking and blocking us in our own drive way, guests pounding on our door at 4am because they locked themselves out, to people climbing and breaking our fence to get access to our pool.   In December one of his guests tried to break down our front door, and in a drunken rage and proceeded to throw beer bottles through several of our windows, when he couldnt get into the property. That was the breaking point for us and we basically gave up trying to live here.  We put up a for sale early this month, and immediately Guy was at our front door basically offering to buy our house for a fair bit below market value. When we refused he immediately told me i am a \"dumb cunt\" and i am \"lucky he doesn't sue me for harassing his guests\".   Today we were having our first open house, only to discover this morning a large sign in the bedroom window saying \"Proudly Hosting AirBNB, rent me via the App for your next party!\". The sign looks terrible, but the first question i got today from pretty much everyone was \"so your neighbour hosts on AirBnB?\", so it worked. Instead we got a single offer for a lot less than what most places around here go for according to our agent.  I am tired of this shit, and i am at wits end here. I loved this house, and both me and my wife wanted to start a family here. But now that Guy moved in with his rental company we can't live here anymore. Do i really have any sort of recourse here?","c_root_id_A":"egk5fsq","c_root_id_B":"egjq3s9","created_at_utc_A":1550267909,"created_at_utc_B":1550256873,"score_A":8,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"There is no way you are going to get a decent price for your house until you shut down his airbnb house.  You need to call the police each and every time his guests cause trouble.  You need to create a massive paper trail.  You need to have the city code inspectors out there constantly.  Then, when your pile of evidence is enough, you need to get your local government to shut it down.  Once he sells his house, you can consider selling yours.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer. Have you tried to sue him for the cost to fix your damaged property? His guests are his responsibility. I would ask him for his insurance information over property damage and file a complaint that way. His insurance probably doesn\u2019t know he is doing short term rentals and could require him to stop or drop him. Airbnb has a section that states Hosts are responsible for damage to their neighbors property, they are required to have insurance for this. Push for this insurance and make a claim through them, if he doesn\u2019t have the right insurance- Airbnb might take this more seriously.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11036.0,"score_ratio":1.6}
{"post_id":"a8f9mu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex girlfriend cheated on me and is now pregnant, trying to make sure she doesn\u2019t make me the father on the birth certificate, what do I do? So the title almost addressed it all, but my girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me with some guy and is now pregnant with his baby. He left countries to Brazil, the main thing is wondering what do I do to ensure I don\u2019t get charged with something and not in a legal dispute? Money isn\u2019t the biggest issue but i don\u2019t want to pay for child support that isn\u2019t mine. I would appreciate anyone\u2019s insight and help.","c_root_id_A":"eca6n7h","c_root_id_B":"eca6fjl","created_at_utc_A":1545432593,"created_at_utc_B":1545432417,"score_A":325,"score_B":70,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer as appropriate and when she tries to name you as the father you demand a paternity test.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer but if she puts you on as the father you can petition for a paternity test","labels":1,"seconds_difference":176.0,"score_ratio":4.6428571429}
{"post_id":"a8f9mu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex girlfriend cheated on me and is now pregnant, trying to make sure she doesn\u2019t make me the father on the birth certificate, what do I do? So the title almost addressed it all, but my girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me with some guy and is now pregnant with his baby. He left countries to Brazil, the main thing is wondering what do I do to ensure I don\u2019t get charged with something and not in a legal dispute? Money isn\u2019t the biggest issue but i don\u2019t want to pay for child support that isn\u2019t mine. I would appreciate anyone\u2019s insight and help.","c_root_id_A":"eca6n9t","c_root_id_B":"eca6rfn","created_at_utc_A":1545432594,"created_at_utc_B":1545432691,"score_A":43,"score_B":67,"human_ref_A":"In situations without some extraordinary circumstance, fact of paternity wins out. I can\u2019t scribble your name on a birth certificate and saddle you with child support.   If you\u2019re not with her and don\u2019t acknowledge paternity you would be entitled to see that paternity established as fact in court before an order would be granted. Obviously if served in such a proceeding you should retain a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Different jurisdictions have different regulations around putting someone on the birth certificate, and about disputing assumptions of paternity  As an unmarried mother, she likely is not able to put you on the birth certificate without your agreement or a paternity suit","labels":0,"seconds_difference":97.0,"score_ratio":1.5581395349}
{"post_id":"vek6o6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"I was the victim of a random assault\/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I\u2019m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing. \r \r After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer\u2019s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile. \r \r Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I\u2019ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don\u2019t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?\r \r Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me?","c_root_id_A":"icqdlzs","c_root_id_B":"icqgbt1","created_at_utc_A":1655484200,"created_at_utc_B":1655485397,"score_A":5,"score_B":37,"human_ref_A":"Ask for a detailed receipt of all your bills. I heard doing that makes them go thru and recheck everything they did and can make it cheaper. Because they upcharge for Insurance and don't change the bill","human_ref_B":"I see the comment on here way too often that the people \"seem\" like they have no money. How do you know? File suit against them and find out. Why would you not?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1197.0,"score_ratio":7.4}
{"post_id":"vek6o6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"I was the victim of a random assault\/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I\u2019m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing. \r \r After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer\u2019s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile. \r \r Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I\u2019ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don\u2019t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?\r \r Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me?","c_root_id_A":"icqdt67","c_root_id_B":"icqgbt1","created_at_utc_A":1655484289,"created_at_utc_B":1655485397,"score_A":5,"score_B":37,"human_ref_A":"How much money do you owe, in total? Not just medical bills.","human_ref_B":"I see the comment on here way too often that the people \"seem\" like they have no money. How do you know? File suit against them and find out. Why would you not?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1108.0,"score_ratio":7.4}
{"post_id":"vek6o6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"I was the victim of a random assault\/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I\u2019m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing. \r \r After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer\u2019s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile. \r \r Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I\u2019ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don\u2019t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?\r \r Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me?","c_root_id_A":"icqdlzs","c_root_id_B":"icr0vxo","created_at_utc_A":1655484200,"created_at_utc_B":1655494400,"score_A":5,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Ask for a detailed receipt of all your bills. I heard doing that makes them go thru and recheck everything they did and can make it cheaper. Because they upcharge for Insurance and don't change the bill","human_ref_B":"Followup with the victim's advocates or district attorneys office on the restitution. In some states there is a victim compensation board that can help with medical bills even if the perpetrators are bankrupt.   You can also work with the hospitals and insurance company. If your financial situation changed, your only income was the short term disability you may qualify for financial aid or a reduced bill from the hospital. It is also possible the hospital overbilled, or the insurance co didn't factor in your copayments or coinsurance correctly and you owe less.   You can also talk to a personal injury lawyer. But a civil suit would only make sense if the perpetrators aren't bankrupt","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10200.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"vek6o6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"I was the victim of a random assault\/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I\u2019m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing. \r \r After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer\u2019s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile. \r \r Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I\u2019ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don\u2019t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?\r \r Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me?","c_root_id_A":"icr0vxo","c_root_id_B":"icqdt67","created_at_utc_A":1655494400,"created_at_utc_B":1655484289,"score_A":11,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Followup with the victim's advocates or district attorneys office on the restitution. In some states there is a victim compensation board that can help with medical bills even if the perpetrators are bankrupt.   You can also work with the hospitals and insurance company. If your financial situation changed, your only income was the short term disability you may qualify for financial aid or a reduced bill from the hospital. It is also possible the hospital overbilled, or the insurance co didn't factor in your copayments or coinsurance correctly and you owe less.   You can also talk to a personal injury lawyer. But a civil suit would only make sense if the perpetrators aren't bankrupt","human_ref_B":"How much money do you owe, in total? Not just medical bills.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10111.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"vek6o6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"I was the victim of a random assault\/robbery on the street that left me with medical bills and missed income for 6 months. I\u2019m now physically recovered but am in debt and need to pay bills. What are my next steps legally? [MN] In October 2021 I was randomly assaulted walking on the street at night and my phone was stolen. While I was rushed to the ER for injuries I sustained, the assailants were caught by police and my phone returned to me that night. It was very traumatizing. \r \r After being released from the hospital with a concussion, lacerations, and a fractured ankle, I spent the next 6 months unable to work due to the injuries with my employer\u2019s short term disability only covering 60% of my wages. In addition to those missing wages, I owe a significant amount in medical bills and, frankly, lost 6 months of my life while being immobile. \r \r Fast-forward to today: the two men who assaulted me have been charged with assault and robbery. However, the trails have been continuously delayed and have not begun. I\u2019ve submitted a form for restitution with the county attorney but am not even sure how that works. The criminals don\u2019t seem like the type that may have a lot of money so how does that even work?\r \r Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps legally should be? How can I ensure the best outcome for me?","c_root_id_A":"icrfybh","c_root_id_B":"ics6nne","created_at_utc_A":1655501171,"created_at_utc_B":1655514486,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"You may now qualify for Medicaid . Please get a diagnosis of disability that says you cannot work. You need help, and Social Services may do it.        Best Wishes.","human_ref_B":"Speak to the financial department at the hospital you went to. Since American hospitals are nonprofit they will have some form of dept forgiveness. Sometimes you're able to Google \"*hospital name* financial assistance\" or \"*hospital name* charity care policy\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13315.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"eciwqh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"I own a condo and my downstairs neighbors have called police on me over 300 times in the last 365 days claiming frivolous noise complaints, HOA is now involved and threatening legal action. Can they force me out of my unit? No mortgage, bought in cash...I am sole occupant. (MN)","c_root_id_A":"fbbob8j","c_root_id_B":"fbbog2j","created_at_utc_A":1576704575,"created_at_utc_B":1576704654,"score_A":19,"score_B":55,"human_ref_A":"Can you set up come cameras and microphones in your house for a week and record yourself walking around or sitting quietly and then use that to \u201cprove\u201d you are not making excess noise on the days they are calling the police? Or hire a guy to do some kind of sound study?","human_ref_B":"What exactly is the HOA threatening? What do your bylaws say about noise complaints?  Have the police actually responded out 300 times? What have they said? They can't be happy about this. Make sure they know the neighbor is wasting police resources and filing false reports.   Start documenting what you're doing every time the police are called (which may as well be every night, it sounds like). A cheap interior security camera is a good idea, which can clearly demonstrate that you're not throwing a party or whatever.  You can also get a decibel meter for like $20 that will allow you to register your sound level. Log these down with your documentation.  Talk to your HOA board now to try and get ahead of this. Make it clear that these neighbors have it out for you and are filing frivolous complaints. If you haven't done that yet, then they only have one side of the story to go by.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":79.0,"score_ratio":2.8947368421}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiu0vqs","c_root_id_B":"hivi10v","created_at_utc_A":1635729555,"created_at_utc_B":1635768143,"score_A":281,"score_B":322,"human_ref_A":"Assuming it was, in fact, a red-curbed fire lane, the judge will hear them out then rule in your favor.","human_ref_B":"He can threaten to sue you.  He can sue you.  What is unlikely to happen is that he'd SUCCEED in his suit.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":38588.0,"score_ratio":1.1459074733}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hivi10v","c_root_id_B":"hiufwfh","created_at_utc_A":1635768143,"created_at_utc_B":1635737419,"score_A":322,"score_B":94,"human_ref_A":"He can threaten to sue you.  He can sue you.  What is unlikely to happen is that he'd SUCCEED in his suit.","human_ref_B":"I believe the filing fee in most places is greater than $50, so unless he's just going for spite, not much to win for going after it.  if they do sue you, go, and ping your pictures and explain. should have little to worry about","labels":1,"seconds_difference":30724.0,"score_ratio":3.4255319149}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiu9ed0","c_root_id_B":"hivi10v","created_at_utc_A":1635733978,"created_at_utc_B":1635768143,"score_A":69,"score_B":322,"human_ref_A":"Pretty much anyone can threaten to sue for pretty much any reason.  Most people that threaten lawsuits never actually file one.   Keep your documentation just in case.  But don\u2019t spend time worrying about it.","human_ref_B":"He can threaten to sue you.  He can sue you.  What is unlikely to happen is that he'd SUCCEED in his suit.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":34165.0,"score_ratio":4.6666666667}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiu0vqs","c_root_id_B":"hivsd48","created_at_utc_A":1635729555,"created_at_utc_B":1635774094,"score_A":281,"score_B":295,"human_ref_A":"Assuming it was, in fact, a red-curbed fire lane, the judge will hear them out then rule in your favor.","human_ref_B":"Since _nobody_ has commented on this:  Contact your non emergency police (or preferably even the fire marshal directly) and inform them about destroyed signage relating to and continuous blockage of fire lanes. They should be *very* interested.  As to your neighbor: His threats about lawsuits are about as credible as his judgement on where he can park.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":44539.0,"score_ratio":1.0498220641}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiufwfh","c_root_id_B":"hivsd48","created_at_utc_A":1635737419,"created_at_utc_B":1635774094,"score_A":94,"score_B":295,"human_ref_A":"I believe the filing fee in most places is greater than $50, so unless he's just going for spite, not much to win for going after it.  if they do sue you, go, and ping your pictures and explain. should have little to worry about","human_ref_B":"Since _nobody_ has commented on this:  Contact your non emergency police (or preferably even the fire marshal directly) and inform them about destroyed signage relating to and continuous blockage of fire lanes. They should be *very* interested.  As to your neighbor: His threats about lawsuits are about as credible as his judgement on where he can park.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":36675.0,"score_ratio":3.1382978723}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiu9ed0","c_root_id_B":"hivsd48","created_at_utc_A":1635733978,"created_at_utc_B":1635774094,"score_A":69,"score_B":295,"human_ref_A":"Pretty much anyone can threaten to sue for pretty much any reason.  Most people that threaten lawsuits never actually file one.   Keep your documentation just in case.  But don\u2019t spend time worrying about it.","human_ref_B":"Since _nobody_ has commented on this:  Contact your non emergency police (or preferably even the fire marshal directly) and inform them about destroyed signage relating to and continuous blockage of fire lanes. They should be *very* interested.  As to your neighbor: His threats about lawsuits are about as credible as his judgement on where he can park.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":40116.0,"score_ratio":4.2753623188}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hivrde1","c_root_id_B":"hivsd48","created_at_utc_A":1635773588,"created_at_utc_B":1635774094,"score_A":4,"score_B":295,"human_ref_A":"Depends on state to file small claims there is a couple of fees, normally over a hundred (just to file), so he is probably just threatening.","human_ref_B":"Since _nobody_ has commented on this:  Contact your non emergency police (or preferably even the fire marshal directly) and inform them about destroyed signage relating to and continuous blockage of fire lanes. They should be *very* interested.  As to your neighbor: His threats about lawsuits are about as credible as his judgement on where he can park.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":506.0,"score_ratio":73.75}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiufwfh","c_root_id_B":"hiu9ed0","created_at_utc_A":1635737419,"created_at_utc_B":1635733978,"score_A":94,"score_B":69,"human_ref_A":"I believe the filing fee in most places is greater than $50, so unless he's just going for spite, not much to win for going after it.  if they do sue you, go, and ping your pictures and explain. should have little to worry about","human_ref_B":"Pretty much anyone can threaten to sue for pretty much any reason.  Most people that threaten lawsuits never actually file one.   Keep your documentation just in case.  But don\u2019t spend time worrying about it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3441.0,"score_ratio":1.3623188406}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiw7d9x","c_root_id_B":"hiwanhc","created_at_utc_A":1635781027,"created_at_utc_B":1635782456,"score_A":5,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"His threat is likely a shakedown and I'd recommend that you ignore it unless and until you get served, at which point it should absolutely be taken seriously. I get seriously doubt that'll happen, though.","human_ref_B":"If they did file, you'd have to show up.  They'd present their case, then you'd show the judge your pictures and the judge would almost certainly dismiss their case.  Since the filing fee is probably more than the $50, it's pretty unlikely that they'll actually sue you, but people do sometimes do stupid things.  It's possible that you wouldn't even have to show your pictures, because the judge might ask if they were parked in a fire lane, and they might admit it.  (Small claims has very relaxed rules, and judges can ask questions instead of relying on lawyers to do that.)  If they lie about that, your pictures will prove it, and the judge might cite them for perjury as well.  You should also call the fire department and report the vandalized sign.  Some fire departments take that kind of thing very seriously.  And if they find a car parked there when they come to put the sign back up, they might tow it themselves.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1429.0,"score_ratio":5.4}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hivrde1","c_root_id_B":"hiwanhc","created_at_utc_A":1635773588,"created_at_utc_B":1635782456,"score_A":4,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Depends on state to file small claims there is a couple of fees, normally over a hundred (just to file), so he is probably just threatening.","human_ref_B":"If they did file, you'd have to show up.  They'd present their case, then you'd show the judge your pictures and the judge would almost certainly dismiss their case.  Since the filing fee is probably more than the $50, it's pretty unlikely that they'll actually sue you, but people do sometimes do stupid things.  It's possible that you wouldn't even have to show your pictures, because the judge might ask if they were parked in a fire lane, and they might admit it.  (Small claims has very relaxed rules, and judges can ask questions instead of relying on lawyers to do that.)  If they lie about that, your pictures will prove it, and the judge might cite them for perjury as well.  You should also call the fire department and report the vandalized sign.  Some fire departments take that kind of thing very seriously.  And if they find a car parked there when they come to put the sign back up, they might tow it themselves.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8868.0,"score_ratio":6.75}
{"post_id":"qk36qy","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Neighbor is threatening to take me to small claims court for calling a tow truck on their car for being parked in a fire lane. I recently moved into a new place that\u2019s a gated community in California. There\u2019s a fire lane sign posted on the side of my apartment and my neighbor has been parking there and even leaving it over night. Iv contacted my property manager several times about this issue and at first he would come out and have them move their car. Recently the project manager just says they\u2019ll take care of it so they can\u2019t park there anymore but my neighbor keeps parking there. Fed up with how it was being handled I told my manager if it happens again I\u2019ll call the tow truck myself. They responded saying they would take care of it and make sure it doesn\u2019t happens again. 4 days later and same thing happened so I called the tow truck. During the tow my neighbor came out and paid the driver to lower their car. They then ripped the fire lane sign off my wall which I believe is illegal? A week later I got a letter in my mail box from the neighbor demanding I pay the amount they spent to lower their car ($50) or they will take me to small claims. I took a picture of the car parked in front of the sign before they ripped the sign off and texts to and from my manager about the situation as proof that this wasn\u2019t a one time thing. I\u2019m pretty confident they are just saying that to make me pay their fee but I\u2019m curious what will happen if they actually do take me to small claims? I think I have enough proof to defend my self and think it would be pretty obvious to the judge to see they are in the wrong here. Thoughts?","c_root_id_A":"hiw7d9x","c_root_id_B":"hivrde1","created_at_utc_A":1635781027,"created_at_utc_B":1635773588,"score_A":5,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"His threat is likely a shakedown and I'd recommend that you ignore it unless and until you get served, at which point it should absolutely be taken seriously. I get seriously doubt that'll happen, though.","human_ref_B":"Depends on state to file small claims there is a couple of fees, normally over a hundred (just to file), so he is probably just threatening.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7439.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gurdygw","c_root_id_B":"gus0w98","created_at_utc_A":1618601765,"created_at_utc_B":1618612576,"score_A":41,"score_B":75,"human_ref_A":"Honestly, your landlord is being pretty cool by offering to chip in a hundred bucks; he certainly didn't have to do that and he is in no way at fault from what you've mentioned. I would just ask him that he make perfectly clear to your wonderful neighbor that that is indeed your space, not hers.   Have you tried talking to her? Knock on her door and see what she says. It's possible she just doesn't know that's not her spot. If she says something to the effect of she knows it's not hers but she doesn't want you parking there anyway, then you can threaten her with small claims and calling the cops about her false police report.","human_ref_B":"Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on.  1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease.  However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use.  Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway).  2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space.  That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord.  I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot.  Therefore, it was not a false claim or report.  Hence why you were ticketed.  Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue.  Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous.  Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest.  If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10811.0,"score_ratio":1.8292682927}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"guru3d1","c_root_id_B":"gus0w98","created_at_utc_A":1618609178,"created_at_utc_B":1618612576,"score_A":35,"score_B":75,"human_ref_A":"The police towed you car because you are parked in front of the driveway and that\u2019s illegal in nj. Doesn\u2019t matter if you are renting the house. You have no recourse.","human_ref_B":"Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on.  1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease.  However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use.  Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway).  2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space.  That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord.  I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot.  Therefore, it was not a false claim or report.  Hence why you were ticketed.  Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue.  Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous.  Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest.  If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3398.0,"score_ratio":2.1428571429}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"guqqd7e","c_root_id_B":"gus0w98","created_at_utc_A":1618591327,"created_at_utc_B":1618612576,"score_A":25,"score_B":75,"human_ref_A":"It doesn't sound like your landlord broke your lease agreement -- you have access to the parking spot and a 3rd party interfered with access to your property. If it were gated\/fenced and he gave someone a key, that would change things -- but if it's just a demarcated rectangle of asphalt... what could the landlord do that they didn't or what shouldn't they have done that they did?   On the other hand then neighbor seems to have fraudulently had your car towed resulting in actual damages to you.   It's clear, IMO, that the neighbor is the one to sue.   If the towing company knows the person is \"problematic\" and still went through with the tow there's a possibility you could craft a claim that you were damaged due to their negligence but that seems like a stretch and would be highly dependent on facts not yet in evidence (e.g. in what ways is she known to be problematic -- has she done this exact  thing before? Or just she's been towed and created a scene, etc.?)","human_ref_B":"Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on.  1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease.  However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use.  Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway).  2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space.  That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord.  I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot.  Therefore, it was not a false claim or report.  Hence why you were ticketed.  Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue.  Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous.  Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest.  If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21249.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gursrfx","c_root_id_B":"gus0w98","created_at_utc_A":1618608527,"created_at_utc_B":1618612576,"score_A":11,"score_B":75,"human_ref_A":"Something's not adding up.  You were parked on the street (\"a parking spot in front of the house\"), right?   Was any part of your car in front of the driveway such that it would have prevented a car from leaving the driveway onto the street?   Does your city require you to park X feet away from the driveway?   Are there 'no parking' signs on the street?  Is there a yellow curb on the street?  Are you in a permit zone?   Is your neighbor handicapped and there's a handcapped spot in front of the house?  Unless there's something screwy about your city, the landlord doesn't really have  say as to who parks in front of the house.  It's public parking.","human_ref_B":"Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on.  1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease.  However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use.  Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway).  2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space.  That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord.  I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot.  Therefore, it was not a false claim or report.  Hence why you were ticketed.  Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue.  Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous.  Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest.  If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4049.0,"score_ratio":6.8181818182}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gus0w98","c_root_id_B":"gur2i9a","created_at_utc_A":1618612576,"created_at_utc_B":1618596594,"score_A":75,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Judging by your comment replies elsewhere, it sounds like you're misrepresenting (perhaps unintentionally) what actually went on.  1) You have a parking spot allotted by your lease.  However, I am willing to bet it is the driveway which you are opting not to use.  Instead you are using street parking which your landlord has no control over (not that any of this would be his problem anyway).  2) Police rarely, if ever, are going to come out because someone parked in someone else's parking space.  That's a civil matter either between renters or between a renter and a landlord.  I am willing to bet your neighbor reported you for blocking a driveway, not anything about being in her spot.  Therefore, it was not a false claim or report.  Hence why you were ticketed.  Bottom line, you probably don't have anyone to sue.  Thank your lucky stars your landlord is being needlessly generous.  Make sure you park legally next time, because no doubt your neighbor *will* keep you honest.  If you want to make peace with the neighbor, I would suggest using the driveway which you are paying for in your rent, and leave the public street parking for her.","human_ref_B":"Did you file a complaint with the police like the tow guy said? That's step number one, if it isn't her spot to tow like that.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15982.0,"score_ratio":10.7142857143}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gurdygw","c_root_id_B":"guqqd7e","created_at_utc_A":1618601765,"created_at_utc_B":1618591327,"score_A":41,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"Honestly, your landlord is being pretty cool by offering to chip in a hundred bucks; he certainly didn't have to do that and he is in no way at fault from what you've mentioned. I would just ask him that he make perfectly clear to your wonderful neighbor that that is indeed your space, not hers.   Have you tried talking to her? Knock on her door and see what she says. It's possible she just doesn't know that's not her spot. If she says something to the effect of she knows it's not hers but she doesn't want you parking there anyway, then you can threaten her with small claims and calling the cops about her false police report.","human_ref_B":"It doesn't sound like your landlord broke your lease agreement -- you have access to the parking spot and a 3rd party interfered with access to your property. If it were gated\/fenced and he gave someone a key, that would change things -- but if it's just a demarcated rectangle of asphalt... what could the landlord do that they didn't or what shouldn't they have done that they did?   On the other hand then neighbor seems to have fraudulently had your car towed resulting in actual damages to you.   It's clear, IMO, that the neighbor is the one to sue.   If the towing company knows the person is \"problematic\" and still went through with the tow there's a possibility you could craft a claim that you were damaged due to their negligence but that seems like a stretch and would be highly dependent on facts not yet in evidence (e.g. in what ways is she known to be problematic -- has she done this exact  thing before? Or just she's been towed and created a scene, etc.?)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10438.0,"score_ratio":1.64}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gurdygw","c_root_id_B":"gur2i9a","created_at_utc_A":1618601765,"created_at_utc_B":1618596594,"score_A":41,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Honestly, your landlord is being pretty cool by offering to chip in a hundred bucks; he certainly didn't have to do that and he is in no way at fault from what you've mentioned. I would just ask him that he make perfectly clear to your wonderful neighbor that that is indeed your space, not hers.   Have you tried talking to her? Knock on her door and see what she says. It's possible she just doesn't know that's not her spot. If she says something to the effect of she knows it's not hers but she doesn't want you parking there anyway, then you can threaten her with small claims and calling the cops about her false police report.","human_ref_B":"Did you file a complaint with the police like the tow guy said? That's step number one, if it isn't her spot to tow like that.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5171.0,"score_ratio":5.8571428571}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"guru3d1","c_root_id_B":"guqqd7e","created_at_utc_A":1618609178,"created_at_utc_B":1618591327,"score_A":35,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"The police towed you car because you are parked in front of the driveway and that\u2019s illegal in nj. Doesn\u2019t matter if you are renting the house. You have no recourse.","human_ref_B":"It doesn't sound like your landlord broke your lease agreement -- you have access to the parking spot and a 3rd party interfered with access to your property. If it were gated\/fenced and he gave someone a key, that would change things -- but if it's just a demarcated rectangle of asphalt... what could the landlord do that they didn't or what shouldn't they have done that they did?   On the other hand then neighbor seems to have fraudulently had your car towed resulting in actual damages to you.   It's clear, IMO, that the neighbor is the one to sue.   If the towing company knows the person is \"problematic\" and still went through with the tow there's a possibility you could craft a claim that you were damaged due to their negligence but that seems like a stretch and would be highly dependent on facts not yet in evidence (e.g. in what ways is she known to be problematic -- has she done this exact  thing before? Or just she's been towed and created a scene, etc.?)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17851.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gursrfx","c_root_id_B":"guru3d1","created_at_utc_A":1618608527,"created_at_utc_B":1618609178,"score_A":11,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"Something's not adding up.  You were parked on the street (\"a parking spot in front of the house\"), right?   Was any part of your car in front of the driveway such that it would have prevented a car from leaving the driveway onto the street?   Does your city require you to park X feet away from the driveway?   Are there 'no parking' signs on the street?  Is there a yellow curb on the street?  Are you in a permit zone?   Is your neighbor handicapped and there's a handcapped spot in front of the house?  Unless there's something screwy about your city, the landlord doesn't really have  say as to who parks in front of the house.  It's public parking.","human_ref_B":"The police towed you car because you are parked in front of the driveway and that\u2019s illegal in nj. Doesn\u2019t matter if you are renting the house. You have no recourse.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":651.0,"score_ratio":3.1818181818}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gur2i9a","c_root_id_B":"guru3d1","created_at_utc_A":1618596594,"created_at_utc_B":1618609178,"score_A":7,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"Did you file a complaint with the police like the tow guy said? That's step number one, if it isn't her spot to tow like that.","human_ref_B":"The police towed you car because you are parked in front of the driveway and that\u2019s illegal in nj. Doesn\u2019t matter if you are renting the house. You have no recourse.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12584.0,"score_ratio":5.0}
{"post_id":"ms6vef","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"[NJ] Downstairs neighbor towed my car I just recently moved into a new apartment and have a lease agreement with my landlord stating that I have access to a parking spot in front of the house. After my first day of living there my car was towed by my downstairs neighbor who doesn\u2019t have the same parking agreement. I spent ~$300 on getting my car back and the ticket police gave me. I called my landlord about this and he said that the neighbor certainly does not have parking access and has no say over who parks there. However, the neighbor told the cops that the parking spot was hers and that was being blocked my car.  Towing company is familiar with the neighbor and have told me she\u2019s a problematic person to deal with. Their advice was to file a complaint against her to the police for falsifying a claim for getting my car towed. So what are my options here?  I told the landlord about this and he said he would cover $100 from the charges but obviously that\u2019s not enough. If I have to take one of them to court, who would it be? The neighbor for falsely claiming to own the parking spot or my landlord who broke his lease agreement.","c_root_id_A":"gursrfx","c_root_id_B":"gur2i9a","created_at_utc_A":1618608527,"created_at_utc_B":1618596594,"score_A":11,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Something's not adding up.  You were parked on the street (\"a parking spot in front of the house\"), right?   Was any part of your car in front of the driveway such that it would have prevented a car from leaving the driveway onto the street?   Does your city require you to park X feet away from the driveway?   Are there 'no parking' signs on the street?  Is there a yellow curb on the street?  Are you in a permit zone?   Is your neighbor handicapped and there's a handcapped spot in front of the house?  Unless there's something screwy about your city, the landlord doesn't really have  say as to who parks in front of the house.  It's public parking.","human_ref_B":"Did you file a complaint with the police like the tow guy said? That's step number one, if it isn't her spot to tow like that.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11933.0,"score_ratio":1.5714285714}
{"post_id":"6vek9n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"[USA, IL] I have custody on weekdays but my ex makes all decisions related to school. She wants to send our sons to boarding school IL, USA  I have full custody on weekdays, my ex-wife controls schooling. She decided, out of spite to send my sons to a boarding school. Neither one of them want to go. They are not taking it well either, one of them has been a wreck for a few days now and physically refuses to enter any vehicle out of fear of being taken away.  Can I stop this from happening before they go?  What happens if they refuse? Not just consent, but if they physically refuse to leave the house?  Please any help would be appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"dm00lah","c_root_id_B":"dm033qg","created_at_utc_A":1503457710,"created_at_utc_B":1503461340,"score_A":64,"score_B":176,"human_ref_A":"This is lawyer territory. Seek the advice of your attorney used during the divorce (or a new one) to check this jives with the custodial arrangements.","human_ref_B":"Run, do not walk to a family law attorney (this may also be your divorce attorney) and ask for an emergency hearing. Sending your kids to a boarding school with your custody arrangement may constitute interference with your parenting time, as other posters have noted.   I'm personally skeptical that your ex has that level of authority over schooling when your kids spend only weekends with her. But anything is possible and I'm not reading your custody order right now. Find your custody order and reread it.   By chance, did you have a DIY divorce without going through court? If you don't have a court approved custody order, get one now. In any case, get a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3630.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"6vek9n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"[USA, IL] I have custody on weekdays but my ex makes all decisions related to school. She wants to send our sons to boarding school IL, USA  I have full custody on weekdays, my ex-wife controls schooling. She decided, out of spite to send my sons to a boarding school. Neither one of them want to go. They are not taking it well either, one of them has been a wreck for a few days now and physically refuses to enter any vehicle out of fear of being taken away.  Can I stop this from happening before they go?  What happens if they refuse? Not just consent, but if they physically refuse to leave the house?  Please any help would be appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"dm0hy2b","c_root_id_B":"dm0o8wh","created_at_utc_A":1503493541,"created_at_utc_B":1503501192,"score_A":10,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Question is the Boarding school out of state? Not a lawyer, but I am like 90% certain one parent can not send the children out of state without the others consent.","human_ref_B":"Custody agreements can be modified ,so if yours says \"Ex gets to pick school\" and she came up with this harebrained scheme to deny you the kids during the your time with them the judge will not be amused.   It's unlikely but possible that you decree even gives her sole right to pick schools.  It's normally equal or decision making goes to the parent with primary physical.  So call your divorcee lawyer and make sure she can even sign them up for school and if she can then proceed to file an emergency order to modify the child custody.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7651.0,"score_ratio":1.8}
{"post_id":"daveh8","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My adoptive parents stole over $96k of my biological sisters and I\u2019s inheritance from our great grandfather (Oregon). At 18 I was kicked out of my adoptive parents home even though I was paying them rent because we got into an argument over my inheritance for college. I had found out there was none left of the ~$96k to be split between my sister and I. They were tasked to invest it and let it grow when I was around 12 but instead remodeled parts of their home, purchased new cars and a travel trailer, and whatever else they did.   My car had just threw a rod, so I was homeless and without a car for three months. It was my rock bottom, I attempted suicide twice and lived off credit cards until I was able to pick myself back up enough to move in with my biological grandparents.   I\u2019ve been pushed to pursue legal avenues in regards to this, but a combination of cost and my sister still living with them at the time stopped me from pursuing them. However, I\u2019ve been told none of my 5 siblings are currently living with them now and even though I\u2019m still in a financially sticky spot, it might be worth it to see what I can do.  My questions are this:   What kind of attorney would I seek?  How do attorneys work in regards to $$?  It\u2019s been 5 years since this all went down, is it still worth pursuing?  I appreciate all help.","c_root_id_A":"f1vh77r","c_root_id_B":"f1v2w3c","created_at_utc_A":1569770842,"created_at_utc_B":1569766416,"score_A":181,"score_B":123,"human_ref_A":"Your parents had what is called a fiduciary duty to the inheritance. That is a fancy word for \u201cdo what the will, the trust, and the law require; don\u2019t mishandle the assets; and don\u2019t take anything you are not entitled to.\u201d  If the will or trust required that they invest the funds for your benefit, then give you the money at some future date, then they can be held personally liable for the money. In some places, in addition to restitution, they may be assessed punitive damages. They may also be required to pay your legal costs. It all depends on the exact provisions of the will and\/or trust.   An attorney who specializes in wills and trusts, especially one who dies probate litigation, can help you find out exactly what your legal options are. Often, an initial consultation can be done for free. The attorney may want an upfront payment, then collect the rest of the fees from your settlement","human_ref_B":"You would want to reach out to an Estate Attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4426.0,"score_ratio":1.4715447154}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivdx78n","c_root_id_B":"ive0ex2","created_at_utc_A":1667802991,"created_at_utc_B":1667805585,"score_A":136,"score_B":846,"human_ref_A":"Yes you would be able to sue them for the medical bills.","human_ref_B":"Not sure if there is any legal issues but maybe posting a description of the dogs on your local Facebook page might help you find the owners. If you have a security camera you can even post the video to a community safety page","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2594.0,"score_ratio":6.2205882353}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivdx78n","c_root_id_B":"ivecsfr","created_at_utc_A":1667802991,"created_at_utc_B":1667816797,"score_A":136,"score_B":655,"human_ref_A":"Yes you would be able to sue them for the medical bills.","human_ref_B":"You should also report the attack to animal control if there is a separate animal control office.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13806.0,"score_ratio":4.8161764706}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivevdtg","c_root_id_B":"ivfe45c","created_at_utc_A":1667828688,"created_at_utc_B":1667836788,"score_A":137,"score_B":372,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer  Depending on your location, will determine if it has to go through small claims court or through a much higher court.    What all you can sue for is for the vet bills, and for the animal.  The emotional damages, that may be harder to sue.    One of the things you will want to do is walk your yard, see if there are holes in the fence.  And you need to contact animal control.  These are dangerous animals, especially if they are getting into yards to attack dogs.    The biggest issue here is for you to find those dogs, and who the owners are.","human_ref_B":"My neighbor's pit bull killed my dog on my property.  My wife was walking our leashed dog in the front yard of our home.  My neighbor's dog was being walked by my neighbor's sister while he was out of town on the sidewalk on my corner lot.  Their dog escaped its leash and attacked our dog.    Once the attack concluded my wife took our dog to the local vet and contacted me at work.  I was able to leave work and take our dog from the local vet to an overnight surgery center in a local city. Our dogs injuries were too severe and he was euthanized.  We miss him everyday.  Local county animal control did nothing saying that the animals scared each other. I still see this pit bull across the street unleashed on a regular basis.  My wife was very traumatized by this event. Armed with footage of the attack from a neighbor's outdoor camera, she successfully settled a civil lawsuit for $50,000.  This was in Illinois earlier this year.    Get a lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8100.0,"score_ratio":2.7153284672}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfe45c","c_root_id_B":"ivdx78n","created_at_utc_A":1667836788,"created_at_utc_B":1667802991,"score_A":372,"score_B":136,"human_ref_A":"My neighbor's pit bull killed my dog on my property.  My wife was walking our leashed dog in the front yard of our home.  My neighbor's dog was being walked by my neighbor's sister while he was out of town on the sidewalk on my corner lot.  Their dog escaped its leash and attacked our dog.    Once the attack concluded my wife took our dog to the local vet and contacted me at work.  I was able to leave work and take our dog from the local vet to an overnight surgery center in a local city. Our dogs injuries were too severe and he was euthanized.  We miss him everyday.  Local county animal control did nothing saying that the animals scared each other. I still see this pit bull across the street unleashed on a regular basis.  My wife was very traumatized by this event. Armed with footage of the attack from a neighbor's outdoor camera, she successfully settled a civil lawsuit for $50,000.  This was in Illinois earlier this year.    Get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Yes you would be able to sue them for the medical bills.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":33797.0,"score_ratio":2.7352941176}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfe45c","c_root_id_B":"ivez9rz","created_at_utc_A":1667836788,"created_at_utc_B":1667830515,"score_A":372,"score_B":118,"human_ref_A":"My neighbor's pit bull killed my dog on my property.  My wife was walking our leashed dog in the front yard of our home.  My neighbor's dog was being walked by my neighbor's sister while he was out of town on the sidewalk on my corner lot.  Their dog escaped its leash and attacked our dog.    Once the attack concluded my wife took our dog to the local vet and contacted me at work.  I was able to leave work and take our dog from the local vet to an overnight surgery center in a local city. Our dogs injuries were too severe and he was euthanized.  We miss him everyday.  Local county animal control did nothing saying that the animals scared each other. I still see this pit bull across the street unleashed on a regular basis.  My wife was very traumatized by this event. Armed with footage of the attack from a neighbor's outdoor camera, she successfully settled a civil lawsuit for $50,000.  This was in Illinois earlier this year.    Get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your dog. You should definitely also file a report with animal control. Several years ago my dog was attacked by 2 off leash pit bulls as well. The police did nothing. Animal control is who filed charges for \"failure to control\" and I was able to seek restitution through that without having to do anything extra through small claims etc.  If the owners are found you can sue or seek restitution for veterinary bills but unfortunately not emotional damage as dogs are considered property. Since they are considered property you can also sue for the \"replacement cost\" of getting a new dog. I'm sorry I know that's an awful way to think of it right now. I hope those dogs can be found quickly!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6273.0,"score_ratio":3.1525423729}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivf6w38","c_root_id_B":"ivfe45c","created_at_utc_A":1667833828,"created_at_utc_B":1667836788,"score_A":9,"score_B":372,"human_ref_A":"This would be a civil lawsuit, also you need to report this to animal control so they can take the proper steps holding the owners accountable and making sure this doesn\u2019t happen to anyone else (saying there is anything owners)","human_ref_B":"My neighbor's pit bull killed my dog on my property.  My wife was walking our leashed dog in the front yard of our home.  My neighbor's dog was being walked by my neighbor's sister while he was out of town on the sidewalk on my corner lot.  Their dog escaped its leash and attacked our dog.    Once the attack concluded my wife took our dog to the local vet and contacted me at work.  I was able to leave work and take our dog from the local vet to an overnight surgery center in a local city. Our dogs injuries were too severe and he was euthanized.  We miss him everyday.  Local county animal control did nothing saying that the animals scared each other. I still see this pit bull across the street unleashed on a regular basis.  My wife was very traumatized by this event. Armed with footage of the attack from a neighbor's outdoor camera, she successfully settled a civil lawsuit for $50,000.  This was in Illinois earlier this year.    Get a lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2960.0,"score_ratio":41.3333333333}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfe45c","c_root_id_B":"ivfa18w","created_at_utc_A":1667836788,"created_at_utc_B":1667835139,"score_A":372,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"My neighbor's pit bull killed my dog on my property.  My wife was walking our leashed dog in the front yard of our home.  My neighbor's dog was being walked by my neighbor's sister while he was out of town on the sidewalk on my corner lot.  Their dog escaped its leash and attacked our dog.    Once the attack concluded my wife took our dog to the local vet and contacted me at work.  I was able to leave work and take our dog from the local vet to an overnight surgery center in a local city. Our dogs injuries were too severe and he was euthanized.  We miss him everyday.  Local county animal control did nothing saying that the animals scared each other. I still see this pit bull across the street unleashed on a regular basis.  My wife was very traumatized by this event. Armed with footage of the attack from a neighbor's outdoor camera, she successfully settled a civil lawsuit for $50,000.  This was in Illinois earlier this year.    Get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer I do work in insurance and dogs are property. If you are able to locate owners of dogs, file a claim with their home owners insurance for medical bills and the depreciated value of your dog. Highly unlikely you can get any money for emotional distress unfortunately.    Do file with animal control though. The owners will be cited and dangerous dogs removed from the community.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1649.0,"score_ratio":41.3333333333}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivevdtg","c_root_id_B":"ivdx78n","created_at_utc_A":1667828688,"created_at_utc_B":1667802991,"score_A":137,"score_B":136,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer  Depending on your location, will determine if it has to go through small claims court or through a much higher court.    What all you can sue for is for the vet bills, and for the animal.  The emotional damages, that may be harder to sue.    One of the things you will want to do is walk your yard, see if there are holes in the fence.  And you need to contact animal control.  These are dangerous animals, especially if they are getting into yards to attack dogs.    The biggest issue here is for you to find those dogs, and who the owners are.","human_ref_B":"Yes you would be able to sue them for the medical bills.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":25697.0,"score_ratio":1.0073529412}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivf6w38","c_root_id_B":"ivfee9p","created_at_utc_A":1667833828,"created_at_utc_B":1667836900,"score_A":9,"score_B":92,"human_ref_A":"This would be a civil lawsuit, also you need to report this to animal control so they can take the proper steps holding the owners accountable and making sure this doesn\u2019t happen to anyone else (saying there is anything owners)","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but an animal control officer.   Not sure what the rules are where you are, but here dogs are required to be licensed with the city. If someone called us with a description of the dogs and the location there is a good chance we could identify them from that information. Even if they don\u2019t keep licenses, there is a chance there are other complaints (\u201crunning at large\u201d, aggression, etc.) about these dogs and they could identify them that way.   I am so so so sorry for your loss.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3072.0,"score_ratio":10.2222222222}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfa18w","c_root_id_B":"ivfee9p","created_at_utc_A":1667835139,"created_at_utc_B":1667836900,"score_A":9,"score_B":92,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer I do work in insurance and dogs are property. If you are able to locate owners of dogs, file a claim with their home owners insurance for medical bills and the depreciated value of your dog. Highly unlikely you can get any money for emotional distress unfortunately.    Do file with animal control though. The owners will be cited and dangerous dogs removed from the community.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but an animal control officer.   Not sure what the rules are where you are, but here dogs are required to be licensed with the city. If someone called us with a description of the dogs and the location there is a good chance we could identify them from that information. Even if they don\u2019t keep licenses, there is a chance there are other complaints (\u201crunning at large\u201d, aggression, etc.) about these dogs and they could identify them that way.   I am so so so sorry for your loss.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1761.0,"score_ratio":10.2222222222}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfk4om","c_root_id_B":"ivg83ez","created_at_utc_A":1667839182,"created_at_utc_B":1667848368,"score_A":7,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Pet owners may sue the people who purposefully hurt or killed their animals under different legal theories, including conversion, trespass to chattel (an old-school legal term for destroying or interfering with someone else's property), or intentional infliction of emotional distress. A Washington court has recognized a separate claim for \"malicious injury to a pet,\" which can be a factor when measuring the owner's damages for emotional distress (Womack v. Von Rardon, 135 P.3d 542 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006))","human_ref_B":"Horrific. I lost my dog to two pits a decade ago and I still have PTSD. I'm so sorry for what you're going thru. \ud83d\ude14","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9186.0,"score_ratio":1.2857142857}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivg83ez","c_root_id_B":"ivfgz6m","created_at_utc_A":1667848368,"created_at_utc_B":1667837932,"score_A":9,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Horrific. I lost my dog to two pits a decade ago and I still have PTSD. I'm so sorry for what you're going thru. \ud83d\ude14","human_ref_B":"I am so sorry, \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10436.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivg83ez","c_root_id_B":"ivfhddx","created_at_utc_A":1667848368,"created_at_utc_B":1667838086,"score_A":9,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Horrific. I lost my dog to two pits a decade ago and I still have PTSD. I'm so sorry for what you're going thru. \ud83d\ude14","human_ref_B":"you will be able to sue for damaged to the dog(vet bills) but that's probably it.  coming from someone who has been through several dog attacks.  I wish you luck and sorry for your loss.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10282.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfxh8h","c_root_id_B":"ivg83ez","created_at_utc_A":1667844319,"created_at_utc_B":1667848368,"score_A":2,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"You can absolutely sue them in civil court. My family did the same when a similar attack happened that took the life of my childhood dog. I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you get some form of recourse in this.","human_ref_B":"Horrific. I lost my dog to two pits a decade ago and I still have PTSD. I'm so sorry for what you're going thru. \ud83d\ude14","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4049.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfgz6m","c_root_id_B":"ivfk4om","created_at_utc_A":1667837932,"created_at_utc_B":1667839182,"score_A":2,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"I am so sorry, \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f","human_ref_B":"Pet owners may sue the people who purposefully hurt or killed their animals under different legal theories, including conversion, trespass to chattel (an old-school legal term for destroying or interfering with someone else's property), or intentional infliction of emotional distress. A Washington court has recognized a separate claim for \"malicious injury to a pet,\" which can be a factor when measuring the owner's damages for emotional distress (Womack v. Von Rardon, 135 P.3d 542 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006))","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1250.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfhddx","c_root_id_B":"ivfk4om","created_at_utc_A":1667838086,"created_at_utc_B":1667839182,"score_A":2,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"you will be able to sue for damaged to the dog(vet bills) but that's probably it.  coming from someone who has been through several dog attacks.  I wish you luck and sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"Pet owners may sue the people who purposefully hurt or killed their animals under different legal theories, including conversion, trespass to chattel (an old-school legal term for destroying or interfering with someone else's property), or intentional infliction of emotional distress. A Washington court has recognized a separate claim for \"malicious injury to a pet,\" which can be a factor when measuring the owner's damages for emotional distress (Womack v. Von Rardon, 135 P.3d 542 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006))","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1096.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfgz6m","c_root_id_B":"ivh7w44","created_at_utc_A":1667837932,"created_at_utc_B":1667862712,"score_A":2,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"I am so sorry, \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f","human_ref_B":"Yes you can sue them for her medical bills. You can also sue for the replacement cost of getting a new dog and neutering it assuming your sweet pup was neutered.  You would probably only get half the replacement cost given your dog's age.  I had a purebred cat killed by a loose dog, sued in small claims and was awarded all these damages.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":24780.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfhddx","c_root_id_B":"ivh7w44","created_at_utc_A":1667838086,"created_at_utc_B":1667862712,"score_A":2,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"you will be able to sue for damaged to the dog(vet bills) but that's probably it.  coming from someone who has been through several dog attacks.  I wish you luck and sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"Yes you can sue them for her medical bills. You can also sue for the replacement cost of getting a new dog and neutering it assuming your sweet pup was neutered.  You would probably only get half the replacement cost given your dog's age.  I had a purebred cat killed by a loose dog, sued in small claims and was awarded all these damages.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":24626.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfxh8h","c_root_id_B":"ivh7w44","created_at_utc_A":1667844319,"created_at_utc_B":1667862712,"score_A":2,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"You can absolutely sue them in civil court. My family did the same when a similar attack happened that took the life of my childhood dog. I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you get some form of recourse in this.","human_ref_B":"Yes you can sue them for her medical bills. You can also sue for the replacement cost of getting a new dog and neutering it assuming your sweet pup was neutered.  You would probably only get half the replacement cost given your dog's age.  I had a purebred cat killed by a loose dog, sued in small claims and was awarded all these damages.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18393.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivhjoqd","c_root_id_B":"ivi51yl","created_at_utc_A":1667867871,"created_at_utc_B":1667877423,"score_A":3,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"I'm sorry I don't have legal advice, but so sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"Please report. I read about two pitbulls that ran up to a family of 4. The dogs killed the infant and the 2 year old girl and put the mom in the hospital. I literally started crying as she said she was laying on top of her daughter trying to shield her from the dogs but she still died. I would be livid, like psycho mad if this happened to my child.  &#x200B;  I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are devastated.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9552.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivi51yl","c_root_id_B":"ivfgz6m","created_at_utc_A":1667877423,"created_at_utc_B":1667837932,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Please report. I read about two pitbulls that ran up to a family of 4. The dogs killed the infant and the 2 year old girl and put the mom in the hospital. I literally started crying as she said she was laying on top of her daughter trying to shield her from the dogs but she still died. I would be livid, like psycho mad if this happened to my child.  &#x200B;  I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are devastated.","human_ref_B":"I am so sorry, \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f","labels":1,"seconds_difference":39491.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfhddx","c_root_id_B":"ivi51yl","created_at_utc_A":1667838086,"created_at_utc_B":1667877423,"score_A":2,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"you will be able to sue for damaged to the dog(vet bills) but that's probably it.  coming from someone who has been through several dog attacks.  I wish you luck and sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"Please report. I read about two pitbulls that ran up to a family of 4. The dogs killed the infant and the 2 year old girl and put the mom in the hospital. I literally started crying as she said she was laying on top of her daughter trying to shield her from the dogs but she still died. I would be livid, like psycho mad if this happened to my child.  &#x200B;  I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are devastated.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39337.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivi51yl","c_root_id_B":"ivfxh8h","created_at_utc_A":1667877423,"created_at_utc_B":1667844319,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Please report. I read about two pitbulls that ran up to a family of 4. The dogs killed the infant and the 2 year old girl and put the mom in the hospital. I literally started crying as she said she was laying on top of her daughter trying to shield her from the dogs but she still died. I would be livid, like psycho mad if this happened to my child.  &#x200B;  I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are devastated.","human_ref_B":"You can absolutely sue them in civil court. My family did the same when a similar attack happened that took the life of my childhood dog. I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you get some form of recourse in this.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":33104.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivhjoqd","c_root_id_B":"ivfgz6m","created_at_utc_A":1667867871,"created_at_utc_B":1667837932,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"I'm sorry I don't have legal advice, but so sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"I am so sorry, \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f","labels":1,"seconds_difference":29939.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfhddx","c_root_id_B":"ivhjoqd","created_at_utc_A":1667838086,"created_at_utc_B":1667867871,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"you will be able to sue for damaged to the dog(vet bills) but that's probably it.  coming from someone who has been through several dog attacks.  I wish you luck and sorry for your loss.","human_ref_B":"I'm sorry I don't have legal advice, but so sorry for your loss.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29785.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"yoeyi4","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"My dog was mauled and killed on my own property Yesterday afternoon my 8 year old lab mix was mauled by two pitbulls that came onto my property. We rushed her to the emergency vet but after several hours of trying to save her, we decided to euthanize, the trauma was too much and she was struggling and in so much pain. Unfortunately my husband and I weren't able to deal with the attacking dogs as we rushed her to the hospital.  I have never seen these dogs in my life, I have no idea  where they came from. I have both of the dogs on security camera and the attack on video. I've filed a police report and I hope things move fast.   Will I be able to sue the owners, if found, for her medical bills? Could I also sue them for emotional damages, extra things? I am devastated and want to punish these irresponsible owners as much as I legally can.","c_root_id_A":"ivfxh8h","c_root_id_B":"ivhjoqd","created_at_utc_A":1667844319,"created_at_utc_B":1667867871,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"You can absolutely sue them in civil court. My family did the same when a similar attack happened that took the life of my childhood dog. I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you get some form of recourse in this.","human_ref_B":"I'm sorry I don't have legal advice, but so sorry for your loss.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23552.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e87vnt4","c_root_id_B":"e889e3k","created_at_utc_A":1540181739,"created_at_utc_B":1540207324,"score_A":268,"score_B":535,"human_ref_A":"This is likely to get messy. You will need a good attorney, though I know that will be expensive. Whether or not he can prove the common law marriage, you won't be free and clear until you have a judgment from the court one way or the other. You're probably going to have to litigate this. Make him prove it. Ask for extensive discovery of his evidence, then seek summary judgment. If he can't produce enough evidence, that should settle the matter and you won't have to go to trial.","human_ref_B":"Change your phrasing. He didn't help with the mortgage and bills early on - he paid you rent.  He was a tenant, you were\/are his landlord.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":25585.0,"score_ratio":1.9962686567}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e889e3k","c_root_id_B":"e87nmjx","created_at_utc_A":1540207324,"created_at_utc_B":1540172984,"score_A":535,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"Change your phrasing. He didn't help with the mortgage and bills early on - he paid you rent.  He was a tenant, you were\/are his landlord.","human_ref_B":"Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples. A common law spouse who is the sole owner of a shared residence may sell or mortgage property without consent and without splitting proceeds. Whenever a couple stops living together, the registered homeowner keeps the property. Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":34340.0,"score_ratio":3.7152777778}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e889e3k","c_root_id_B":"e87nauf","created_at_utc_A":1540207324,"created_at_utc_B":1540172664,"score_A":535,"score_B":97,"human_ref_A":"Change your phrasing. He didn't help with the mortgage and bills early on - he paid you rent.  He was a tenant, you were\/are his landlord.","human_ref_B":"So Kansas is...strange regarding common law marriage.   Did you refer to one another as spouses? Did you set an expectation or presume that you were together as if married? Did you present yourselves as a married couple?   Much of KS\u2019s statute on this involves the behavior of the couple.   Regardless you\u2019re going to want to talk to a family lawyer to either squash this or negotiate it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":34660.0,"score_ratio":5.5154639175}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e87vnt4","c_root_id_B":"e87nmjx","created_at_utc_A":1540181739,"created_at_utc_B":1540172984,"score_A":268,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"This is likely to get messy. You will need a good attorney, though I know that will be expensive. Whether or not he can prove the common law marriage, you won't be free and clear until you have a judgment from the court one way or the other. You're probably going to have to litigate this. Make him prove it. Ask for extensive discovery of his evidence, then seek summary judgment. If he can't produce enough evidence, that should settle the matter and you won't have to go to trial.","human_ref_B":"Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples. A common law spouse who is the sole owner of a shared residence may sell or mortgage property without consent and without splitting proceeds. Whenever a couple stops living together, the registered homeowner keeps the property. Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8755.0,"score_ratio":1.8611111111}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e87nauf","c_root_id_B":"e87vnt4","created_at_utc_A":1540172664,"created_at_utc_B":1540181739,"score_A":97,"score_B":268,"human_ref_A":"So Kansas is...strange regarding common law marriage.   Did you refer to one another as spouses? Did you set an expectation or presume that you were together as if married? Did you present yourselves as a married couple?   Much of KS\u2019s statute on this involves the behavior of the couple.   Regardless you\u2019re going to want to talk to a family lawyer to either squash this or negotiate it.","human_ref_B":"This is likely to get messy. You will need a good attorney, though I know that will be expensive. Whether or not he can prove the common law marriage, you won't be free and clear until you have a judgment from the court one way or the other. You're probably going to have to litigate this. Make him prove it. Ask for extensive discovery of his evidence, then seek summary judgment. If he can't produce enough evidence, that should settle the matter and you won't have to go to trial.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9075.0,"score_ratio":2.7628865979}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e87nmjx","c_root_id_B":"e87nauf","created_at_utc_A":1540172984,"created_at_utc_B":1540172664,"score_A":144,"score_B":97,"human_ref_A":"Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples. A common law spouse who is the sole owner of a shared residence may sell or mortgage property without consent and without splitting proceeds. Whenever a couple stops living together, the registered homeowner keeps the property. Rights to protecting a family residence and dividing family assets are only granted to legally married couples.","human_ref_B":"So Kansas is...strange regarding common law marriage.   Did you refer to one another as spouses? Did you set an expectation or presume that you were together as if married? Did you present yourselves as a married couple?   Much of KS\u2019s statute on this involves the behavior of the couple.   Regardless you\u2019re going to want to talk to a family lawyer to either squash this or negotiate it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":320.0,"score_ratio":1.4845360825}
{"post_id":"9q97jo","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My Ex, to whom I was never married, just served me with divorce papers TLDR - I'm in the process of evicting my ex from my house in Kansas. He just served me with divorce papers, though we were never married. He's claiming it was \"common law\" and I think he's trying to get my house.    &#x200B;  This is just so strange that I feel like I\u2019m living in another universe. I hope I can get a little advice. This is all happening in Kansas.   Anyway, my ex and I were together for about 10 years. Almost 8 years ago I bought a house. I bought the house. Me. Alone. My down payment, my credit, my mortgage. He didn\u2019t pay anything. His name was never on anything. Not the title, not the insurance, not the mortgage, not even the utilities.   We did have an unwritten agreement that he\u2019d pay half the mortgage, utilities, and other shared expenses like groceries. And for about a year, maybe, he did pay me varying amounts of money. It was never half, and it caused a lot of arguments. Whatever he paid me, he paid in cash. Since summer 2011 I have paid all of it. He pays for whatever food he eats outside of groceries and covers whatever expenses he has. I don\u2019t know anything about that. He runs \u201cbusinesses\u201d that include a youtube channel, a Twitch channel, and he\u2019s in a band. I don\u2019t have any idea how much money he made at them, or if he made any at all.   For a number of reasons, including this ridiculous financial situation, I ended our relationship in mid-March. I told him I was planning to move out of state without him and that he needed to leave the house. I told him to be out by mid July.   He totally ignored me and did nothing. July came and went. I moved out of state. He stayed in my house. I began communicating with him only by email - I told him I wanted to have the house on the market by October, that he had to be out etc. He continued to ignore me, and I had to get a lawyer who served him with a notice of eviction at the beginning of October. He challenged the eviction and the court date is the first week of November.   Through all of this the ex refused to communicate. I never had any idea what he was thinking. Then yesterday I was served with divorce papers. What I have has no details, but a friend of ours told me that the ex is saying he\u2019s entitled to the house (or some part of) because it is community property from our common law marriage.   Is this insane? Because it feels insane. I know I have to deal with it, and I will, but what the heck? We never discussed being married. I never told anyone we were married, and I never heard of him doing so. We never used each other\u2019s last names. I have always filed my taxes as single. Does he have any hope here at all? Is it possible to accidentally get married? Without consent and against my will?  I was REALLY hoping to be done with this nonsense.   Thanks to you all for whatever you can tell me.","c_root_id_A":"e88mycy","c_root_id_B":"e88ytb9","created_at_utc_A":1540222109,"created_at_utc_B":1540231714,"score_A":19,"score_B":36,"human_ref_A":"How are utilities and insurance on the house being handled now if you are out of state and everything was in your name?","human_ref_B":"Please make sure you don't have him listed as beneficiary for anything that passes after your death such as life insurance and if you do, then immediately change it.  Make friends and family members aware this has been changed.  Once you are done making any changes, make sure he knows it's been changed and that others are also aware of this change.  Also might be worth it to move any critical documents that have the potential of being forged or destroyed off your property until this is over.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9605.0,"score_ratio":1.8947368421}
{"post_id":"cdyonx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[WA] My neighbor painted his curb yellow, and now I have a parking ticket. That spot is normally completely legal to park in! What should I do?","c_root_id_A":"etx561f","c_root_id_B":"etx7fqs","created_at_utc_A":1563291754,"created_at_utc_B":1563293213,"score_A":259,"score_B":873,"human_ref_A":"Need a bit more info, how can you be certain that your neighbour painted it and not the city?","human_ref_B":"From your title it\u2019s hard to tell how much was painted, but in Seattle, homeowners are allowed to paint the curb yellow five feet on either side of their driveways. Again, not sure if this fits your scenario but if so, look up \u201cSeattle Municipal Code 11.72.120 - Driveway - Painted curb\u201d for reference on the law and if it was violated.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1459.0,"score_ratio":3.3706563707}
{"post_id":"cdyonx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[WA] My neighbor painted his curb yellow, and now I have a parking ticket. That spot is normally completely legal to park in! What should I do?","c_root_id_A":"etzuysp","c_root_id_B":"etzsj40","created_at_utc_A":1563337442,"created_at_utc_B":1563336423,"score_A":15,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Always show up to your given court date. You can plead not guilty and get a court date scheduled to go before a judge to explain what happened (it\u2019s a really simple court hearing, nothing intimidating) and maybe you\u2019ll get the ticket tossed, or guilty and the fine is usually reduced a lot.","human_ref_B":"Which part of the curb was painted? Around the parking entrance or away from it?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1019.0,"score_ratio":5.0}
{"post_id":"cdyonx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[WA] My neighbor painted his curb yellow, and now I have a parking ticket. That spot is normally completely legal to park in! What should I do?","c_root_id_A":"etzsj40","c_root_id_B":"eu013mb","created_at_utc_A":1563336423,"created_at_utc_B":1563340105,"score_A":3,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Which part of the curb was painted? Around the parking entrance or away from it?","human_ref_B":"Might be a lost cause but you can use Google streetview photos to show it previously wasn't painted.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3682.0,"score_ratio":4.3333333333}
{"post_id":"pqb3op","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My friend's job issued a \"stop payment\" order on her paycheck and even though it had already cleared, the entire amount of the check was removed from her account. She effectively hasn't been paid for the last 2 weeks she has worked. My friend has been working for a major hotel chain in our area. She was paid one week ago by a paper check which she then digitally deposited through her banking app. The check cleared and the amount was available to her, and she spent the money she normally would on bills and groceries etc. Then today she received notification of an overdraft in her account when there should have been plenty of money. When she checked, the entire amount of her last paycheck had been withdrawn. When she contacted her employer there seemed to be a communication breakdown where the employer didn't really understand what was happening. So the bank contacted the employer directly. Now, I only have a little information on this next part: the bank told my friend that the stop payment order had been issued on her check because her check was \"used for fraud at another location\". My friend has literally had the check in her hand this whole time, and still has it now, because it was deposited through the app, not at a physical location. My friend immediately check all her other accounts to make sure none of them had been compromised and everything else was fine. My friend now has a negative balance and is out 2 weeks pay and her job is literally right now refusing to cut her another check. What can she do? We are in Washington state.","c_root_id_A":"hd9uspq","c_root_id_B":"hdbrhsw","created_at_utc_A":1631924208,"created_at_utc_B":1631969650,"score_A":5,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Did the bank actually say the employer issued a stop payment? What you\u2019re describing sounds like the bank took the action, not the employer.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like the check may have been deposited twice. Is it possible someone took a picture of it before she got it to deposit it, then she deposited as well?  She needs to have the bank provide her a copy of the returned check image which should have the reason. Take that to her employer and state that she needs to have her paycheck reissued because the check was returned.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":45442.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"pqb3op","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My friend's job issued a \"stop payment\" order on her paycheck and even though it had already cleared, the entire amount of the check was removed from her account. She effectively hasn't been paid for the last 2 weeks she has worked. My friend has been working for a major hotel chain in our area. She was paid one week ago by a paper check which she then digitally deposited through her banking app. The check cleared and the amount was available to her, and she spent the money she normally would on bills and groceries etc. Then today she received notification of an overdraft in her account when there should have been plenty of money. When she checked, the entire amount of her last paycheck had been withdrawn. When she contacted her employer there seemed to be a communication breakdown where the employer didn't really understand what was happening. So the bank contacted the employer directly. Now, I only have a little information on this next part: the bank told my friend that the stop payment order had been issued on her check because her check was \"used for fraud at another location\". My friend has literally had the check in her hand this whole time, and still has it now, because it was deposited through the app, not at a physical location. My friend immediately check all her other accounts to make sure none of them had been compromised and everything else was fine. My friend now has a negative balance and is out 2 weeks pay and her job is literally right now refusing to cut her another check. What can she do? We are in Washington state.","c_root_id_A":"hd9uspq","c_root_id_B":"hddxalf","created_at_utc_A":1631924208,"created_at_utc_B":1632003168,"score_A":5,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Did the bank actually say the employer issued a stop payment? What you\u2019re describing sounds like the bank took the action, not the employer.","human_ref_B":"She needs to contact the labor board because she hasn't been paid. She should also try to escalate this as fast as she can through the company. Payroll manager, whatever.  Also as a personal note I wouldn't work for a company that didn't pay me. She should begin looking for a new job knowing that this happened, and so should her coworkers.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":78960.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm0hspw","c_root_id_B":"gm0eyty","created_at_utc_A":1612461170,"created_at_utc_B":1612460062,"score_A":93,"score_B":68,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/investigate\/violent-crime\/cac  the CETF is designed for this they take it very seriously. I'm a cybersecurity architect. Take the laptop. turn it off. do not touch it again until the FBI asks for this. Go to the FBI. Local police will try but they're no where near as equipped. They're your best bet to get this motherfucker.","human_ref_B":"Your state police likely has jurisdiction statewide, and will be better-funded. Contact your nearest state police station.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1108.0,"score_ratio":1.3676470588}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"glzgx48","c_root_id_B":"gm0hspw","created_at_utc_A":1612445413,"created_at_utc_B":1612461170,"score_A":54,"score_B":93,"human_ref_A":"Go to the State Police.","human_ref_B":"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/investigate\/violent-crime\/cac  the CETF is designed for this they take it very seriously. I'm a cybersecurity architect. Take the laptop. turn it off. do not touch it again until the FBI asks for this. Go to the FBI. Local police will try but they're no where near as equipped. They're your best bet to get this motherfucker.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15757.0,"score_ratio":1.7222222222}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm0h7w1","c_root_id_B":"gm0hspw","created_at_utc_A":1612460943,"created_at_utc_B":1612461170,"score_A":10,"score_B":93,"human_ref_A":">  but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  You can try to report to the State Police or the FBI, but this will be a very low priority with them.    You should focus your efforts on how to better protect your child from such threats.   Anotherwords, I would first contact the school and ask why the child even had access to such a site, which the school should be able to block on their laptop.   Second, I would perform a through examination of all devices owned by the child at this point (phones, Tablets, PCs, Laptops, etc etc).    Third, I would install parental monitoring software on all devices used by the child. Or, agree under a \"Trust but Verify\" rule, that you can and will review all devices on a weekly\\monthly basis going forwards.  You can't stop the adults who want to do this to children, you can only make the children less accessible and knowledgeable of the attempt.","human_ref_B":"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/investigate\/violent-crime\/cac  the CETF is designed for this they take it very seriously. I'm a cybersecurity architect. Take the laptop. turn it off. do not touch it again until the FBI asks for this. Go to the FBI. Local police will try but they're no where near as equipped. They're your best bet to get this motherfucker.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":227.0,"score_ratio":9.3}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm0eyty","c_root_id_B":"glzgx48","created_at_utc_A":1612460062,"created_at_utc_B":1612445413,"score_A":68,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"Your state police likely has jurisdiction statewide, and will be better-funded. Contact your nearest state police station.","human_ref_B":"Go to the State Police.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14649.0,"score_ratio":1.2592592593}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm0pu20","c_root_id_B":"gm0uh17","created_at_utc_A":1612464289,"created_at_utc_B":1612466124,"score_A":4,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"I am very sorry this has happened to you. I do not have much legal advice to offer but I\u2019ve worked in social work\/CPS and have some experience with these types of situations. Have you informed the school of this? I\u2019d be worried about him preying on other students. Also, does your state have a child abuse hotline? It may be a good idea to file a report with this hotline as well (if you have one).","human_ref_B":"1.) Definitely inform the school district so they can block this site and look into using a updating service to block similar sites on their laptops.  2.) Contact the FBI, as u\/seanprefect stated.  3.) Contact your pediatrician and discuss therapy.  4.) You can look for resources from the NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children). You might also have your child look into the programming from NetSmartz, which has age-appropriate lessons to help with digital literacy and protection.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1835.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm0pu20","c_root_id_B":"gm27dhk","created_at_utc_A":1612464289,"created_at_utc_B":1612487162,"score_A":4,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I am very sorry this has happened to you. I do not have much legal advice to offer but I\u2019ve worked in social work\/CPS and have some experience with these types of situations. Have you informed the school of this? I\u2019d be worried about him preying on other students. Also, does your state have a child abuse hotline? It may be a good idea to file a report with this hotline as well (if you have one).","human_ref_B":"Since it is a school device, it's possible the school has more of a record of the chat as well. I am not a lawyer, but I am a teacher, and our IT department has a record of every site the kids (and adults) visit on their chrome books.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":22873.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"lcflwe","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"(Mass) Underaged child blackmailed into sending explicit video. What can i do? My kid used their school laptop to access a messaging site (faceflow.com) and after sending one photo to a predator was blackmailed into nude video chatting with this man.  Child heard his voice but never saw his face.  When my child told this man they were getting their parents he deleted the chat history and it cleared on our child's computer as well.  but his username is still active.  Ive already brought the computer to the police and filed a report.  Local police dont have the budget\/ dont care enough to be a real help.  I know the idea of ever getting the content back, but what else can i do to help ensure this guy gets caught?  Sorry if im rambling but im still shell-shocked right now.","c_root_id_A":"gm1fco6","c_root_id_B":"gm27dhk","created_at_utc_A":1612474521,"created_at_utc_B":1612487162,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Definitely go to the FBI. The Staties could possibly help a little, but who knows where this guy was located. If he is in another state or country, the Staties may not be able to do much about it. Also, it is internet crime, so the FBI will have many more resources than the State or other local agencies.","human_ref_B":"Since it is a school device, it's possible the school has more of a record of the chat as well. I am not a lawyer, but I am a teacher, and our IT department has a record of every site the kids (and adults) visit on their chrome books.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12641.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"w9psfj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Schizophrenic neighbor breeding and releasing cats into neighborhood My neighbor has developed schizophrenia and owns a bunch of cats which he has released into the neighborhood. He is also breeding more cats and plans to release them. There are 3 litters of kittens hidden in his house and another pregnant female.   Does this constitute animal abuse and is there an agency that will help confiscate the cats? If this is animal abuse can the schizophrenic man be taken into medical care and forced to take his meds?   In my city Santa Ana CA there is no legal limit on the number of cats you can own. My neighbor refuses to take his medication and his husband is unable to force him to take the medication for fear he is kicked out of the house. The rational husband is unable to catch and spay the females because they are too wild for him to catch. The husband is unable to even give me the kittens so that I can find them homes because the schizophrenic husband refuses to give them up.   One of the cats has an injured paw and large bloody tumor in his ear. I have trapped this one and am going to get him medical attention and have already trapped and spayed another of the cats at my own expense.   What is the best way to resolve this situation? I've already spoken to the rational husband and advised him to pretend to want to keep the cats so that in the event that an agency is able to confiscate them he will not be blamed and kicked out of the house.","c_root_id_A":"ihwk78u","c_root_id_B":"ihwjzav","created_at_utc_A":1658955762,"created_at_utc_B":1658955678,"score_A":14,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/www.santa-ana.org\/animal-services\/","human_ref_B":"Call animal control or your local shelter.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":84.0,"score_ratio":1.5555555556}
{"post_id":"l887l6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"My apartment is refusing to allow packages to be delivered to the complex. Instead, they are forcing us to use Fetch with an additional $16\/month fee. Hello everyone,  Just recently, my apartment complex sent out an email saying that they will begin using Fetch delivery service and that they will no longer be allowing packages to be delivered to the complex.  Regarding the fee, here is what the email states:  >There will be no charge for this service at this time. However, upon renewal, you will be charged a nominal fee per month of $16.00 for this service.  Here is the notice regarding not allowing packages to be delivered to the complex:  >After 2\/19\/2021, we will no longer allow carriers to deliver packages directly to our community and all packages should go through the Fetch service.  Is this legal? It appears as if they are holding our packages hostage unless we pay a fee. I have been searching my contract for anything regarding package delivery, and there doesn't appear to be anything.   I will be calling management and complaining, but is this even legal?","c_root_id_A":"glbapw6","c_root_id_B":"glb4jso","created_at_utc_A":1611967215,"created_at_utc_B":1611964257,"score_A":748,"score_B":113,"human_ref_A":"What state are you in?   Is the landlord simply saying their office won't accept packages or are they banning UPS and Fedex and Amazon from entering the complex and dropping items at your doorstep or ringing your unit?   Does this rule apply for UberEats, Doordash, appliance deliveries, furniture deliveries, etc.?","human_ref_B":"I'd ask your local post office.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2958.0,"score_ratio":6.6194690265}
{"post_id":"l887l6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"My apartment is refusing to allow packages to be delivered to the complex. Instead, they are forcing us to use Fetch with an additional $16\/month fee. Hello everyone,  Just recently, my apartment complex sent out an email saying that they will begin using Fetch delivery service and that they will no longer be allowing packages to be delivered to the complex.  Regarding the fee, here is what the email states:  >There will be no charge for this service at this time. However, upon renewal, you will be charged a nominal fee per month of $16.00 for this service.  Here is the notice regarding not allowing packages to be delivered to the complex:  >After 2\/19\/2021, we will no longer allow carriers to deliver packages directly to our community and all packages should go through the Fetch service.  Is this legal? It appears as if they are holding our packages hostage unless we pay a fee. I have been searching my contract for anything regarding package delivery, and there doesn't appear to be anything.   I will be calling management and complaining, but is this even legal?","c_root_id_A":"glbapw6","c_root_id_B":"glb48xd","created_at_utc_A":1611967215,"created_at_utc_B":1611964118,"score_A":748,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"What state are you in?   Is the landlord simply saying their office won't accept packages or are they banning UPS and Fedex and Amazon from entering the complex and dropping items at your doorstep or ringing your unit?   Does this rule apply for UberEats, Doordash, appliance deliveries, furniture deliveries, etc.?","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/WhenIntegralsAttack\r \r Title: **My apartment is refusing to allow packages to be delivered to the complex. Instead, they are forcing us to use Fetch with an additional $16\/month fee.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > Hello everyone, >  > Just recently, my apartment complex sent out an email saying that they will begin using Fetch delivery service and that they will no longer be allowing packages to be delivered to the complex. >  > Regarding the fee, here is what the email states: >  > >There will be no charge for this service at this time. However, upon renewal, you will be charged a nominal fee per month of $16.00 for this service. >  > Here is the notice regarding not allowing packages to be delivered to the complex: >  > >After 2\/19\/2021, we will no longer allow carriers to deliver packages directly to our community and all packages should go through the Fetch service. >  > Is this legal? It appears as if they are holding our packages hostage unless we pay a fee. I have been searching my contract for anything regarding package delivery, and there doesn't appear to be anything.  >  > I will be calling management and complaining, but is this even legal?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999987654321 7\/51nds | Report Issues | >!QUtV1ZTJDb1pVQ!< | >!MlMWVTSFpEci1WU!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3097.0,"score_ratio":93.5}
{"post_id":"l887l6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"My apartment is refusing to allow packages to be delivered to the complex. Instead, they are forcing us to use Fetch with an additional $16\/month fee. Hello everyone,  Just recently, my apartment complex sent out an email saying that they will begin using Fetch delivery service and that they will no longer be allowing packages to be delivered to the complex.  Regarding the fee, here is what the email states:  >There will be no charge for this service at this time. However, upon renewal, you will be charged a nominal fee per month of $16.00 for this service.  Here is the notice regarding not allowing packages to be delivered to the complex:  >After 2\/19\/2021, we will no longer allow carriers to deliver packages directly to our community and all packages should go through the Fetch service.  Is this legal? It appears as if they are holding our packages hostage unless we pay a fee. I have been searching my contract for anything regarding package delivery, and there doesn't appear to be anything.   I will be calling management and complaining, but is this even legal?","c_root_id_A":"glb48xd","c_root_id_B":"glb4jso","created_at_utc_A":1611964118,"created_at_utc_B":1611964257,"score_A":8,"score_B":113,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/WhenIntegralsAttack\r \r Title: **My apartment is refusing to allow packages to be delivered to the complex. Instead, they are forcing us to use Fetch with an additional $16\/month fee.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > Hello everyone, >  > Just recently, my apartment complex sent out an email saying that they will begin using Fetch delivery service and that they will no longer be allowing packages to be delivered to the complex. >  > Regarding the fee, here is what the email states: >  > >There will be no charge for this service at this time. However, upon renewal, you will be charged a nominal fee per month of $16.00 for this service. >  > Here is the notice regarding not allowing packages to be delivered to the complex: >  > >After 2\/19\/2021, we will no longer allow carriers to deliver packages directly to our community and all packages should go through the Fetch service. >  > Is this legal? It appears as if they are holding our packages hostage unless we pay a fee. I have been searching my contract for anything regarding package delivery, and there doesn't appear to be anything.  >  > I will be calling management and complaining, but is this even legal?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999987654321 7\/51nds | Report Issues | >!QUtV1ZTJDb1pVQ!< | >!MlMWVTSFpEci1WU!<","human_ref_B":"I'd ask your local post office.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":139.0,"score_ratio":14.125}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guc66an","c_root_id_B":"guc55y0","created_at_utc_A":1618288435,"created_at_utc_B":1618287752,"score_A":858,"score_B":783,"human_ref_A":"Under no circumstances should you leave your house with him in it.","human_ref_B":"You do not need a reason to end his month-to-month tenancy. Just a written notice to vacate (15 or more days). Then if he's not gone you take him to court. The COVID moratoriums are for people who can't pay due to COVID (at least in Florida). Finally a sheriff with a court order comes to remove him.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":683.0,"score_ratio":1.0957854406}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guc4x8z","c_root_id_B":"guc66an","created_at_utc_A":1618287595,"created_at_utc_B":1618288435,"score_A":21,"score_B":858,"human_ref_A":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.","human_ref_B":"Under no circumstances should you leave your house with him in it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":840.0,"score_ratio":40.8571428571}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guc55y0","c_root_id_B":"guc4x8z","created_at_utc_A":1618287752,"created_at_utc_B":1618287595,"score_A":783,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"You do not need a reason to end his month-to-month tenancy. Just a written notice to vacate (15 or more days). Then if he's not gone you take him to court. The COVID moratoriums are for people who can't pay due to COVID (at least in Florida). Finally a sheriff with a court order comes to remove him.","human_ref_B":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":157.0,"score_ratio":37.2857142857}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guciwsv","c_root_id_B":"gud2yij","created_at_utc_A":1618298884,"created_at_utc_B":1618316685,"score_A":31,"score_B":142,"human_ref_A":"OP you should definitely not leave your home for any amount of time while he is still there, if there is history of abuse and you are afraid and feel trapped you can call the police, considering your situation, this is less of an eviction and more of a removal from the property, they will come to your address and supervise and mediate an immediate eviction from your property. I would also recommend you file papers for a restraining order at this time if possible to deepen any paper-trail and protect you further.","human_ref_B":"I am sorry for what is going in your home. I work in domestic violence and I work with folks in your very situation daily.   If you have fear he will be violent, please preemptively call the police and tell them your boyfriend has violent tendencies and you want him to leave and you would like an office we present when you tell him and while he grabs his stuff. The police will come out and only engage with him in any real way if he get aggressive.   The advice about not leaving from your house is important, but the DV makes is complicated so keep yourself safe first.  Edit: removed word","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17801.0,"score_ratio":4.5806451613}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guc4x8z","c_root_id_B":"gud2yij","created_at_utc_A":1618287595,"created_at_utc_B":1618316685,"score_A":21,"score_B":142,"human_ref_A":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.","human_ref_B":"I am sorry for what is going in your home. I work in domestic violence and I work with folks in your very situation daily.   If you have fear he will be violent, please preemptively call the police and tell them your boyfriend has violent tendencies and you want him to leave and you would like an office we present when you tell him and while he grabs his stuff. The police will come out and only engage with him in any real way if he get aggressive.   The advice about not leaving from your house is important, but the DV makes is complicated so keep yourself safe first.  Edit: removed word","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29090.0,"score_ratio":6.7619047619}
{"post_id":"mpuxxh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I solely own and pay for my house. Bf lives with me but pays less than $300\/month for misc. bills. I want him out and have repeatedly broken up but he will not leave. I'm considering giving him notarized letter with 30 day notice. This is not Covid related. Will I be able to legally evict him? Location: Florida. My house is solely in my name. I pay the mortgage. Bf lives with me. He won't leave. There is a history of abuse. My plan is to rent out an Airbnb for a month after giving him the notarized letter so I don't have to have any contact with him. I think he will leave but if he doesn't, can I pursue eviction process with the Covid moratorium on evictions? It's not like this is Covid related in any way. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"guc4x8z","c_root_id_B":"guciwsv","created_at_utc_A":1618287595,"created_at_utc_B":1618298884,"score_A":21,"score_B":31,"human_ref_A":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.","human_ref_B":"OP you should definitely not leave your home for any amount of time while he is still there, if there is history of abuse and you are afraid and feel trapped you can call the police, considering your situation, this is less of an eviction and more of a removal from the property, they will come to your address and supervise and mediate an immediate eviction from your property. I would also recommend you file papers for a restraining order at this time if possible to deepen any paper-trail and protect you further.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11289.0,"score_ratio":1.4761904762}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijdm0oz","c_root_id_B":"ijdr4on","created_at_utc_A":1659916981,"created_at_utc_B":1659919409,"score_A":165,"score_B":393,"human_ref_A":"Your employer can put whatever they want into a contract your sign before starting employment. But if it's illegal they can't use that contract to supersede the applicable law.  E.g. I'm your landlord and there's a clause in the lease that says it you pay rent more than 5 days late I get to murder you. That's not a thing you get to do just because it's in a signed agreement.","human_ref_B":"Business owner. Even if you signed an employment agreement that included this verbiage, it isn\u2019t binding if it is not legal. Company policy can\u2019t supersede the fair labor act. I\u2019ve heard of reducing prevailing wages down to the starting rate but not an actual rate pay cut. I would file for your money and see what happens.   Personally, I would never implement this into my business. How exhausting to deal with.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2428.0,"score_ratio":2.3818181818}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijdr4on","c_root_id_B":"ijdjovy","created_at_utc_A":1659919409,"created_at_utc_B":1659915885,"score_A":393,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"Business owner. Even if you signed an employment agreement that included this verbiage, it isn\u2019t binding if it is not legal. Company policy can\u2019t supersede the fair labor act. I\u2019ve heard of reducing prevailing wages down to the starting rate but not an actual rate pay cut. I would file for your money and see what happens.   Personally, I would never implement this into my business. How exhausting to deal with.","human_ref_B":"Wage claim, why TF not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3524.0,"score_ratio":15.1153846154}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijdm0oz","c_root_id_B":"ijdjovy","created_at_utc_A":1659916981,"created_at_utc_B":1659915885,"score_A":165,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"Your employer can put whatever they want into a contract your sign before starting employment. But if it's illegal they can't use that contract to supersede the applicable law.  E.g. I'm your landlord and there's a clause in the lease that says it you pay rent more than 5 days late I get to murder you. That's not a thing you get to do just because it's in a signed agreement.","human_ref_B":"Wage claim, why TF not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1096.0,"score_ratio":6.3461538462}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijefrmu","c_root_id_B":"ijehvr4","created_at_utc_A":1659931756,"created_at_utc_B":1659933000,"score_A":35,"score_B":61,"human_ref_A":"Contact your states depart of labor. Texas 210-308-4515","human_ref_B":"Nope. It is illegal to change pay or refuse pay for time already worked. Contact your state labor board and seek a lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1244.0,"score_ratio":1.7428571429}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijehvr4","c_root_id_B":"ijdjovy","created_at_utc_A":1659933000,"created_at_utc_B":1659915885,"score_A":61,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"Nope. It is illegal to change pay or refuse pay for time already worked. Contact your state labor board and seek a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Wage claim, why TF not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17115.0,"score_ratio":2.3461538462}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijefrmu","c_root_id_B":"ijdjovy","created_at_utc_A":1659931756,"created_at_utc_B":1659915885,"score_A":35,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"Contact your states depart of labor. Texas 210-308-4515","human_ref_B":"Wage claim, why TF not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15871.0,"score_ratio":1.3461538462}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijfgrbk","c_root_id_B":"ijfaw0x","created_at_utc_A":1659958813,"created_at_utc_B":1659954834,"score_A":7,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Illegal. Report them to Dept of Labor","human_ref_B":"How the hell do you give proper notice when your fired. Boss sounds like a scumbag","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3979.0,"score_ratio":1.75}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijfzqcl","c_root_id_B":"ijfaw0x","created_at_utc_A":1659968165,"created_at_utc_B":1659954834,"score_A":5,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"GO TO YOUR LOCAL LABOR BOARD.  FILE A COMPLAINT.   IT'S called theft of wages.   If he has done this, often, it's a crime","human_ref_B":"How the hell do you give proper notice when your fired. Boss sounds like a scumbag","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13331.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"wiqs9h","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Quit my summer job I\u2019ve been working at for 3 years without notice. Boss cut my last TWO checks. Is this legal? (TX) I\u2019ve been working as a seasonal employee for the last three years, and I recently decided to quit without notice.  An event came up three days before my shift and we\u2019re supposed to provide written notice seven days in advance for a shift that needs to be covered. If this isn\u2019t done, it\u2019s a no-show, and a no-show is an automatic fire. An automatic fire is considered leaving without notice, so I jumped the gun and quit preemptively.  When I told my employer about my resignation, I was redirected to our hire packet, which has a clause that states that any quit\/fire without notice is an automatic pay cut to minimum wage for all hours that have been unpaid. I was supposed to be paid for three weeks in two separate checks\/pay periods as of the day I resigned, one for two weeks I had already worked and another for the two days before I quit. My employer cut my pay for both of them to minimum wage. I\u2019m not sure if cutting pay is legal at all in the first place, and if it is i\u2019m not sure if cutting pay for two separate pay periods, including one that had already been completed, is legal.  TL;DR, My employer cut my pay for the last TWO checks for quitting without notice. Is this legal?","c_root_id_A":"ijfqn2o","c_root_id_B":"ijfzqcl","created_at_utc_A":1659964145,"created_at_utc_B":1659968165,"score_A":4,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"No, this is not legal anywhere in the US and it\u2019s considered wage theft. The department of labor should be able to help.","human_ref_B":"GO TO YOUR LOCAL LABOR BOARD.  FILE A COMPLAINT.   IT'S called theft of wages.   If he has done this, often, it's a crime","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4020.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"tw9tfc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.8,"history":"Friend is in the US on a visitors visa, got married while visiting but her husband developed schizophrenia while married and was thrown in jail before they filed for her marriage visa. Her current visitors visa is now expired and he is not currently fit to stand trial. She is pregnant. She does not have any money and cannot work because she does not have a work visa, and cannot afford a lawyer. I\u2019ve called about five immigrant advocacy groups today and all have been booked until late May to early Summer.  What steps can someone in her position take?","c_root_id_A":"i3e5kmw","c_root_id_B":"i3eh3i1","created_at_utc_A":1649101157,"created_at_utc_B":1649105490,"score_A":9,"score_B":68,"human_ref_A":"A tourist visa is short.  Her husband did not develop the mental illness after they got married.  Unless she cause his mental illness.","human_ref_B":"She is going to have a few problems here;  * The filing fees and biometric fees are not free, currently $1,225. * To file she needs to have someone earning enough ($22,887) to file the affidavit of support. * Her husband has to be legally competent to sign the forms, which he clearly is not. * Her husband has to be available to attend visa interviews. * USCIS backlogs mean she will be waiting at least a year (potentially much longer) to get work authorization even if there were no other problems.  If she has not overstayed for more then 180 days already and she has the intention of actually living here with her husband then going back to her home country is worth considering. Once she has overstayed for 180 days she has an automatic 3 year ban on entry increasing to 10 years after a year overstay.  If his mental health issues are managed and there is someone to act as sponsor then they can file while he is incarcerated, this will absolutely require a lawyer.  Edit: Based on your comment further down if she is in fear of her safety if she returns then she should file https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-589","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4333.0,"score_ratio":7.5555555556}
{"post_id":"tw9tfc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.8,"history":"Friend is in the US on a visitors visa, got married while visiting but her husband developed schizophrenia while married and was thrown in jail before they filed for her marriage visa. Her current visitors visa is now expired and he is not currently fit to stand trial. She is pregnant. She does not have any money and cannot work because she does not have a work visa, and cannot afford a lawyer. I\u2019ve called about five immigrant advocacy groups today and all have been booked until late May to early Summer.  What steps can someone in her position take?","c_root_id_A":"i3e5kmw","c_root_id_B":"i3ev6xy","created_at_utc_A":1649101157,"created_at_utc_B":1649111082,"score_A":9,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"A tourist visa is short.  Her husband did not develop the mental illness after they got married.  Unless she cause his mental illness.","human_ref_B":"I'm currently in the process of a fianc\u00e9 visa and have looked into spousal visa prior to it. She will need to return to her home country and wait until the situation with her husband is resolved to a point where he is legally and financially able to submit a marriage visa application for her. Even with a lawyer, frankly, the chances of her visa application being accepted right now is probably non existent. (edit: the process timeline is also about 1.5-2 years right now between application being accepted for review, and the actual granting of the visa).  It would not be advisable for her to remain in the States if she wants to return at any point soon.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9925.0,"score_ratio":1.4444444444}
{"post_id":"tw9tfc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.8,"history":"Friend is in the US on a visitors visa, got married while visiting but her husband developed schizophrenia while married and was thrown in jail before they filed for her marriage visa. Her current visitors visa is now expired and he is not currently fit to stand trial. She is pregnant. She does not have any money and cannot work because she does not have a work visa, and cannot afford a lawyer. I\u2019ve called about five immigrant advocacy groups today and all have been booked until late May to early Summer.  What steps can someone in her position take?","c_root_id_A":"i3eoild","c_root_id_B":"i3ev6xy","created_at_utc_A":1649108363,"created_at_utc_B":1649111082,"score_A":5,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Post in r\/immigration for more info","human_ref_B":"I'm currently in the process of a fianc\u00e9 visa and have looked into spousal visa prior to it. She will need to return to her home country and wait until the situation with her husband is resolved to a point where he is legally and financially able to submit a marriage visa application for her. Even with a lawyer, frankly, the chances of her visa application being accepted right now is probably non existent. (edit: the process timeline is also about 1.5-2 years right now between application being accepted for review, and the actual granting of the visa).  It would not be advisable for her to remain in the States if she wants to return at any point soon.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2719.0,"score_ratio":2.6}
{"post_id":"yt6f77","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"I bought a car last week and it was stolen 3 days after I purchased it. Just found out the dealership never changed the plates or title of the car to my name so I don\u2019t even own the car. (Wisconsin) I purchased a car last week Saturday 11\/5 and paid the dealerships $800 \u201cgovernment fee\u201d for the dealership to register the car in my name and switch over the titling and a $400 fee for them to give me a license plate. Well 3 days later 11\/8 my car was stolen and yesterday, 11\/11 my car was recovered by the police but when they ran the plates and vin number both were registered to different owners and not to me. The tow lot doesn\u2019t want to release the vehicle to me without proof that I own it and the insurance company won\u2019t put an order in for someone to asses the damage and begin repairs on my car until I release the car from the tow lot to them. The dealerships mistake is causing this entire process to be way more painful than it needs to be. Due to their error it\u2019s now gonna take longer for repairs to be done on my vehicle and I\u2019m most likely gonna have to have a rental car even longer (potentially longer than insurance will cover.) I want the dealership to refund me the $1200 in fees I paid for them to change the vehicle to my name (since they didn\u2019t do it) but I\u2019m not sure if I have any right to ask them for that money back. I\u2019m also wondering if anything they did (by not correctly titling my vehicle) is illegal and I can maybe demand the money back on that basis.   I also financed the car through the dealership if that helps at all.","c_root_id_A":"iw2gx2i","c_root_id_B":"iw2ncd7","created_at_utc_A":1668258775,"created_at_utc_B":1668262382,"score_A":12,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"No, the dealership won\u2019t pay taxes and government fees on your behalf. That\u2019s your responsibility. They can be liable for damages caused by not submitting paperwork on time. Lots of times this isn\u2019t instant and you get temp registration\/ plates until the process is complete 2-4 weeks later.    I\u2019m unfamiliar with Wisconsin specifically how they handle used car purchases but unless they were negligent in the paper work this is just a case of timing is bad.","human_ref_B":"Seems like this is a case of bad time. IIRC the dealership has a week to submit that paperwork. Even if they had submitted it Monday it may not have been processed by the state yet. You should have some sort of proof of purchase that you can show the tow lot to prove you own it. Unfortunately unless the dealer has still not reported the sale you don't really have a cause to go after them","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3607.0,"score_ratio":1.8333333333}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wva7l","c_root_id_B":"e7wveu0","created_at_utc_A":1539744086,"created_at_utc_B":1539744194,"score_A":10,"score_B":202,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","human_ref_B":"He may have had some kind of death benefit through his lodge and named you as the beneficiary.  Doesn't sound like a scam to me.   Go meet with them and see what they say.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":108.0,"score_ratio":20.2}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wveu0","c_root_id_B":"e7wvccp","created_at_utc_A":1539744194,"created_at_utc_B":1539744136,"score_A":202,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"He may have had some kind of death benefit through his lodge and named you as the beneficiary.  Doesn't sound like a scam to me.   Go meet with them and see what they say.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":58.0,"score_ratio":101.0}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wva7l","c_root_id_B":"e7wwh9x","created_at_utc_A":1539744086,"created_at_utc_B":1539745176,"score_A":10,"score_B":171,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","human_ref_B":"I know it sounds obvious.  However, whatever you do, do not sign anything, do not pay them or anyone else any money, and do not give them or anyone else any of your financial or personal information, without first seeking advice from an attorney.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1090.0,"score_ratio":17.1}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wvccp","c_root_id_B":"e7wwh9x","created_at_utc_A":1539744136,"created_at_utc_B":1539745176,"score_A":2,"score_B":171,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"I know it sounds obvious.  However, whatever you do, do not sign anything, do not pay them or anyone else any money, and do not give them or anyone else any of your financial or personal information, without first seeking advice from an attorney.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1040.0,"score_ratio":85.5}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wva7l","c_root_id_B":"e7x4t68","created_at_utc_A":1539744086,"created_at_utc_B":1539754983,"score_A":10,"score_B":104,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","human_ref_B":"The Masons are a perfectly respectable organization and this is probably exactly what it appears to be. Don't sign anything, but take what you're given and let us know later what happened.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10897.0,"score_ratio":10.4}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7x4t68","c_root_id_B":"e7wvccp","created_at_utc_A":1539754983,"created_at_utc_B":1539744136,"score_A":104,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"The Masons are a perfectly respectable organization and this is probably exactly what it appears to be. Don't sign anything, but take what you're given and let us know later what happened.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10847.0,"score_ratio":52.0}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wva7l","c_root_id_B":"e7xlvgu","created_at_utc_A":1539744086,"created_at_utc_B":1539782712,"score_A":10,"score_B":69,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","human_ref_B":"[Mason here]  The arrangement sounds unusual, but not impossible. If you know this is the lodge your grandpa and uncle were members of, its almost certainly clean and above-board.  That said, I don't think there would be any objection to your having a lawyer look over the transaction, for your peace of mind. There certainly shouldn't be.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":38626.0,"score_ratio":6.9}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7xlvgu","c_root_id_B":"e7wvccp","created_at_utc_A":1539782712,"created_at_utc_B":1539744136,"score_A":69,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"[Mason here]  The arrangement sounds unusual, but not impossible. If you know this is the lodge your grandpa and uncle were members of, its almost certainly clean and above-board.  That said, I don't think there would be any objection to your having a lawyer look over the transaction, for your peace of mind. There certainly shouldn't be.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":38576.0,"score_ratio":34.5}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7xod1t","c_root_id_B":"e7wva7l","created_at_utc_A":1539785059,"created_at_utc_B":1539744086,"score_A":11,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"You don't need a lawyer for the meeting. Take a notebook and take notes so that you don't forget the stuff you don't understand.  Make sure to get contact information for the appropriate person in the lodge in case there are additional questions. As suggested before don't sign anything you are not comfortable with.  If after the meeting you need a lawyer then hire one.   It sounds like maybe he did not trust anyone else with his last wishes and wanted to make sure everything got into the right hands.","human_ref_B":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","labels":1,"seconds_difference":40973.0,"score_ratio":1.1}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7xod1t","c_root_id_B":"e7wvccp","created_at_utc_A":1539785059,"created_at_utc_B":1539744136,"score_A":11,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"You don't need a lawyer for the meeting. Take a notebook and take notes so that you don't forget the stuff you don't understand.  Make sure to get contact information for the appropriate person in the lodge in case there are additional questions. As suggested before don't sign anything you are not comfortable with.  If after the meeting you need a lawyer then hire one.   It sounds like maybe he did not trust anyone else with his last wishes and wanted to make sure everything got into the right hands.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":40923.0,"score_ratio":5.5}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7y6r8j","c_root_id_B":"e7wva7l","created_at_utc_A":1539799998,"created_at_utc_B":1539744086,"score_A":11,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Lived alone, no children. Only a brother mentioned.  I'm guessing the deceased Uncle turned to the Lodge as family.  Lodge rooms are like Rotary meetings, really, there are people from all walks of life, including the professional people like lawyers, accountants, insurance salesmen, city officials, police, pastors, and on and on.  It would not be unusual for a lodge member who was estranged from his small family to ask the leadership of the lodge to help him with End of Life Matters.  I'm in the same boat and I use my church in the same way.","human_ref_B":"Lawyer would be the smarter move","labels":1,"seconds_difference":55912.0,"score_ratio":1.1}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7y6r8j","c_root_id_B":"e7y4btp","created_at_utc_A":1539799998,"created_at_utc_B":1539798037,"score_A":11,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Lived alone, no children. Only a brother mentioned.  I'm guessing the deceased Uncle turned to the Lodge as family.  Lodge rooms are like Rotary meetings, really, there are people from all walks of life, including the professional people like lawyers, accountants, insurance salesmen, city officials, police, pastors, and on and on.  It would not be unusual for a lodge member who was estranged from his small family to ask the leadership of the lodge to help him with End of Life Matters.  I'm in the same boat and I use my church in the same way.","human_ref_B":"Consider that other family members may consider this money something that should be part of the estate and may attempt to get it back if they hear you got it.  In fact, by law (I'm not a lawyer) it may very well be part of his estate and not just something his lodge friends can give one of the family members.  You really should consult with a lawyer - if not first, then definitely afterwards, so they can help yuo ensure the payment is above board and won't cause trouble for you later.  Not a lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1961.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7y6r8j","c_root_id_B":"e7wvccp","created_at_utc_A":1539799998,"created_at_utc_B":1539744136,"score_A":11,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Lived alone, no children. Only a brother mentioned.  I'm guessing the deceased Uncle turned to the Lodge as family.  Lodge rooms are like Rotary meetings, really, there are people from all walks of life, including the professional people like lawyers, accountants, insurance salesmen, city officials, police, pastors, and on and on.  It would not be unusual for a lodge member who was estranged from his small family to ask the leadership of the lodge to help him with End of Life Matters.  I'm in the same boat and I use my church in the same way.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":55862.0,"score_ratio":5.5}
{"post_id":"9oukw2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d. We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?","c_root_id_A":"e7wvccp","c_root_id_B":"e7y4btp","created_at_utc_A":1539744136,"created_at_utc_B":1539798037,"score_A":2,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/sepehr_brk\r \r Title: **Uncle recently passed away. He was never married nor did he have any children. The local Masonic Lodge has reached out to pay me $41k and a set of \u201cimportant documents\u201d since \u201che asked them to do so when he passes\u201d.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > We knew he was a part of the lodge (so was my grandpa) but we\u2019re not sure to what extend he was involved with them. My uncle had never mentioned anything about the 41k nor the documents to us before. The strangest thing to me is that they reached out to me instead of my father (my uncles brother). I\u2019m just worried that this could be a scam or something. What should I do in this situation? Do I get a lawyer involved?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.125 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Consider that other family members may consider this money something that should be part of the estate and may attempt to get it back if they hear you got it.  In fact, by law (I'm not a lawyer) it may very well be part of his estate and not just something his lodge friends can give one of the family members.  You really should consult with a lawyer - if not first, then definitely afterwards, so they can help yuo ensure the payment is above board and won't cause trouble for you later.  Not a lawyer","labels":0,"seconds_difference":53901.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3t0gtp","c_root_id_B":"h3t0njd","created_at_utc_A":1625234588,"created_at_utc_B":1625234675,"score_A":66,"score_B":193,"human_ref_A":"Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law?","human_ref_B":"You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn\u2019t on the deed both work in your favor. You don\u2019t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":87.0,"score_ratio":2.9242424242}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srvne","c_root_id_B":"h3t0njd","created_at_utc_A":1625230290,"created_at_utc_B":1625234675,"score_A":25,"score_B":193,"human_ref_A":"If your dad didn't have a will she's entitled to half the estate under Florida intestate laws. If he had a will, she's entitled to an elective share of the estate. You should consult a probate attorney.","human_ref_B":"You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn\u2019t on the deed both work in your favor. You don\u2019t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4385.0,"score_ratio":7.72}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3swy2p","c_root_id_B":"h3t0njd","created_at_utc_A":1625232915,"created_at_utc_B":1625234675,"score_A":17,"score_B":193,"human_ref_A":"There is at least a decent chance that she is right.  You and your husband need to consult with a lawyer ASAP.","human_ref_B":"You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn\u2019t on the deed both work in your favor. You don\u2019t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1760.0,"score_ratio":11.3529411765}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srqph","c_root_id_B":"h3t0njd","created_at_utc_A":1625230216,"created_at_utc_B":1625234675,"score_A":4,"score_B":193,"human_ref_A":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","human_ref_B":"You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn\u2019t on the deed both work in your favor. You don\u2019t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4459.0,"score_ratio":48.25}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3sry2g","c_root_id_B":"h3t0njd","created_at_utc_A":1625230326,"created_at_utc_B":1625234675,"score_A":4,"score_B":193,"human_ref_A":"Being that the divorce wasn't finalized she may be entitled to something. But it depends if they had a prenup or if there is a will that stated the home would go to the son upon his death.   I recommend getting an attorney.","human_ref_B":"You need to figure out whether the original transfer of the house was valid. This depends on the state and the specific circumstances, but the fact that he owned the house prior to the marriage and she wasn\u2019t on the deed both work in your favor. You don\u2019t necessarily need to contact a lawyer until you are sued, but it might be a good idea to at least talk to a real estate lawyer to make sure the paperwork from the house transfer is in order. If you are sued, obviously contact a lawyer immediately.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4349.0,"score_ratio":48.25}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3t0gtp","c_root_id_B":"h3srvne","created_at_utc_A":1625234588,"created_at_utc_B":1625230290,"score_A":66,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law?","human_ref_B":"If your dad didn't have a will she's entitled to half the estate under Florida intestate laws. If he had a will, she's entitled to an elective share of the estate. You should consult a probate attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4298.0,"score_ratio":2.64}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3t0gtp","c_root_id_B":"h3swy2p","created_at_utc_A":1625234588,"created_at_utc_B":1625232915,"score_A":66,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law?","human_ref_B":"There is at least a decent chance that she is right.  You and your husband need to consult with a lawyer ASAP.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1673.0,"score_ratio":3.8823529412}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srqph","c_root_id_B":"h3t0gtp","created_at_utc_A":1625230216,"created_at_utc_B":1625234588,"score_A":4,"score_B":66,"human_ref_A":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4372.0,"score_ratio":16.5}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3t0gtp","c_root_id_B":"h3sry2g","created_at_utc_A":1625234588,"created_at_utc_B":1625230326,"score_A":66,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Since the house was premarital property, how does that figure in to Fla law?","human_ref_B":"Being that the divorce wasn't finalized she may be entitled to something. But it depends if they had a prenup or if there is a will that stated the home would go to the son upon his death.   I recommend getting an attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4262.0,"score_ratio":16.5}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srvne","c_root_id_B":"h3tx9f0","created_at_utc_A":1625230290,"created_at_utc_B":1625248201,"score_A":25,"score_B":38,"human_ref_A":"If your dad didn't have a will she's entitled to half the estate under Florida intestate laws. If he had a will, she's entitled to an elective share of the estate. You should consult a probate attorney.","human_ref_B":"I am an attorney, I am not a Florida attorney and I am not your attorney.    Yes, this is serious and could be valid.  In my jurisdiction, and from brief reserach on Florida statutes, the spouse in a marriage gains homestead rights in the marital home.  From your description, it appears that she lived in the home with him, as a married couple, for at least some period of time.  As such, she gained homestead rights.  In that case, the general law (and it appears also Florida Statutes) require that the spouse sign off on any conveyances to give up her homestead rights - EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT ON THE DEED.  So if your husband's father conveyed the property to him, and she didn't sign the deed, it's very possible that the conveyance is invalid and she still owns an interest in the home.    There is the caveat that the relationship being \"on and off\" and her abandoning the property preceeding the divorce could have destroyed that right - but to determine that would require a deep dive into Florida statutes and case law.  The article I'm going to link at the bottom seems to say abandonment doesn't matter.  There also may be other factors that are Florida specific that may impact this matter.  But that just sums up that you need to get an attorney.    https:\/\/www.zoeckleinlawpa.com\/blog\/can-you-sell-your-homestead-without-your-spouse-if-you-are-married-in-florida\/","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17911.0,"score_ratio":1.52}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3tx9f0","c_root_id_B":"h3swy2p","created_at_utc_A":1625248201,"created_at_utc_B":1625232915,"score_A":38,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"I am an attorney, I am not a Florida attorney and I am not your attorney.    Yes, this is serious and could be valid.  In my jurisdiction, and from brief reserach on Florida statutes, the spouse in a marriage gains homestead rights in the marital home.  From your description, it appears that she lived in the home with him, as a married couple, for at least some period of time.  As such, she gained homestead rights.  In that case, the general law (and it appears also Florida Statutes) require that the spouse sign off on any conveyances to give up her homestead rights - EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT ON THE DEED.  So if your husband's father conveyed the property to him, and she didn't sign the deed, it's very possible that the conveyance is invalid and she still owns an interest in the home.    There is the caveat that the relationship being \"on and off\" and her abandoning the property preceeding the divorce could have destroyed that right - but to determine that would require a deep dive into Florida statutes and case law.  The article I'm going to link at the bottom seems to say abandonment doesn't matter.  There also may be other factors that are Florida specific that may impact this matter.  But that just sums up that you need to get an attorney.    https:\/\/www.zoeckleinlawpa.com\/blog\/can-you-sell-your-homestead-without-your-spouse-if-you-are-married-in-florida\/","human_ref_B":"There is at least a decent chance that she is right.  You and your husband need to consult with a lawyer ASAP.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15286.0,"score_ratio":2.2352941176}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srqph","c_root_id_B":"h3tx9f0","created_at_utc_A":1625230216,"created_at_utc_B":1625248201,"score_A":4,"score_B":38,"human_ref_A":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","human_ref_B":"I am an attorney, I am not a Florida attorney and I am not your attorney.    Yes, this is serious and could be valid.  In my jurisdiction, and from brief reserach on Florida statutes, the spouse in a marriage gains homestead rights in the marital home.  From your description, it appears that she lived in the home with him, as a married couple, for at least some period of time.  As such, she gained homestead rights.  In that case, the general law (and it appears also Florida Statutes) require that the spouse sign off on any conveyances to give up her homestead rights - EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT ON THE DEED.  So if your husband's father conveyed the property to him, and she didn't sign the deed, it's very possible that the conveyance is invalid and she still owns an interest in the home.    There is the caveat that the relationship being \"on and off\" and her abandoning the property preceeding the divorce could have destroyed that right - but to determine that would require a deep dive into Florida statutes and case law.  The article I'm going to link at the bottom seems to say abandonment doesn't matter.  There also may be other factors that are Florida specific that may impact this matter.  But that just sums up that you need to get an attorney.    https:\/\/www.zoeckleinlawpa.com\/blog\/can-you-sell-your-homestead-without-your-spouse-if-you-are-married-in-florida\/","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17985.0,"score_ratio":9.5}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3tx9f0","c_root_id_B":"h3sry2g","created_at_utc_A":1625248201,"created_at_utc_B":1625230326,"score_A":38,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"I am an attorney, I am not a Florida attorney and I am not your attorney.    Yes, this is serious and could be valid.  In my jurisdiction, and from brief reserach on Florida statutes, the spouse in a marriage gains homestead rights in the marital home.  From your description, it appears that she lived in the home with him, as a married couple, for at least some period of time.  As such, she gained homestead rights.  In that case, the general law (and it appears also Florida Statutes) require that the spouse sign off on any conveyances to give up her homestead rights - EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT ON THE DEED.  So if your husband's father conveyed the property to him, and she didn't sign the deed, it's very possible that the conveyance is invalid and she still owns an interest in the home.    There is the caveat that the relationship being \"on and off\" and her abandoning the property preceeding the divorce could have destroyed that right - but to determine that would require a deep dive into Florida statutes and case law.  The article I'm going to link at the bottom seems to say abandonment doesn't matter.  There also may be other factors that are Florida specific that may impact this matter.  But that just sums up that you need to get an attorney.    https:\/\/www.zoeckleinlawpa.com\/blog\/can-you-sell-your-homestead-without-your-spouse-if-you-are-married-in-florida\/","human_ref_B":"Being that the divorce wasn't finalized she may be entitled to something. But it depends if they had a prenup or if there is a will that stated the home would go to the son upon his death.   I recommend getting an attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17875.0,"score_ratio":9.5}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srvne","c_root_id_B":"h3srqph","created_at_utc_A":1625230290,"created_at_utc_B":1625230216,"score_A":25,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"If your dad didn't have a will she's entitled to half the estate under Florida intestate laws. If he had a will, she's entitled to an elective share of the estate. You should consult a probate attorney.","human_ref_B":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":74.0,"score_ratio":6.25}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srqph","c_root_id_B":"h3swy2p","created_at_utc_A":1625230216,"created_at_utc_B":1625232915,"score_A":4,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","human_ref_B":"There is at least a decent chance that she is right.  You and your husband need to consult with a lawyer ASAP.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2699.0,"score_ratio":4.25}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3sry2g","c_root_id_B":"h3swy2p","created_at_utc_A":1625230326,"created_at_utc_B":1625232915,"score_A":4,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Being that the divorce wasn't finalized she may be entitled to something. But it depends if they had a prenup or if there is a will that stated the home would go to the son upon his death.   I recommend getting an attorney.","human_ref_B":"There is at least a decent chance that she is right.  You and your husband need to consult with a lawyer ASAP.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2589.0,"score_ratio":4.25}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3srqph","c_root_id_B":"h3vbqo7","created_at_utc_A":1625230216,"created_at_utc_B":1625271822,"score_A":4,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"Without any endorsement as to the services of the law office that wrote this, here's a summary of FL law:  https:\/\/theprestonlawfirm.com\/2016\/09\/probate-rights-surviving-spouse\/  But yes, it is likely she has some rights to the estate.  You should absolutely hire a probate lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Account created for this post. I am a Florida t&e attorney. Everyone has been wrong and given shit advice.  The house was your father's homestead. In Florida, if you are married, you can not transfer your homestead during life, unless your spouse signs the deed. This is true even if the house is 100% in your name.   **So when your husband's father gave your husband the house, it was invalid.**  Then, when your father-in-law died, he was survived by a spouse. Under Florida law, you can not give your homestead away - unless his will gave it to her directly. So she has six months after he died to elect to take a one-half tenancy in common interest in the house with your husband (and his siblings if he has any).  If she doesn't make the election, then she receives a life estate in the property, with a remainder to the decedent's descendants.   I just saved you the money for an attorney.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":41606.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"oc97wq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Husband's dad was married but estranged. He gave us his house before passing away. His wife is saying that she is entitled to half FL My husband's father owned a house outright prior to meeting and marrying his wife. They met in 2013 and married in 2014, but their relationship was on again off again. Most recently they were \"together\" from November 2018 to December 2019 before deciding to call it quits for good. She moved out of his place and into an apartment of her own, and they lived separately from that point on.  He filed for divorce in early 2020, but early in the process she had a series of tough life events. Her mother and sister both died and she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband's father stopped pursuing the divorce to give her time. He offhandedly mentioned at one point that he was waiting a while because it looks bad to divorce her when she's going through a difficult time, but once things got better for her he planned to pursue it because he said he wanted to date again.  In summer 2020 he went through some tough times himself, decided life was too stressful and retired to a condo on Florida. He gave my husband his house (and updated the deed etc. accordingly). If it matters, she was never on the deed.  Fast forward, he passed away in January of this year.   Then in May we got a surprise at the door - divorce papers. She apparently did not know he had died.  After she was informed that he had passed, we thought things were settled - but now we've received a letter from a law firm stating that she is suing his for the house. The letter named his dad (deceased), his \"estate\" and us as the defendants according to the papers. The gist of it seems to be that she is arguing that the house was half hers (because she wasn't on a deed but apparently by Florida law that's how it works, it claims) so he couldn't give it away without her permission, and therefore him giving it to my husband wasn't valid. Then further that since he died, Florida law says she gets the house.  As far as we can tell this is a \"we plan to sue you\" type letter rather than a \"we are actively suing you right now and have filed in court\" type letter.  Is this serious\/valid? Should we get a lawyer or is it unlikely to play out? Thanks for any and all advice.","c_root_id_A":"h3vbqo7","c_root_id_B":"h3sry2g","created_at_utc_A":1625271822,"created_at_utc_B":1625230326,"score_A":14,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Account created for this post. I am a Florida t&e attorney. Everyone has been wrong and given shit advice.  The house was your father's homestead. In Florida, if you are married, you can not transfer your homestead during life, unless your spouse signs the deed. This is true even if the house is 100% in your name.   **So when your husband's father gave your husband the house, it was invalid.**  Then, when your father-in-law died, he was survived by a spouse. Under Florida law, you can not give your homestead away - unless his will gave it to her directly. So she has six months after he died to elect to take a one-half tenancy in common interest in the house with your husband (and his siblings if he has any).  If she doesn't make the election, then she receives a life estate in the property, with a remainder to the decedent's descendants.   I just saved you the money for an attorney.","human_ref_B":"Being that the divorce wasn't finalized she may be entitled to something. But it depends if they had a prenup or if there is a will that stated the home would go to the son upon his death.   I recommend getting an attorney.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":41496.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"mpift9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"[US, CA] My fiance ordered an engagement ring online. The ring we received has a completely different diamond. Customer service says it was a \"misspelling on cut type on the website\". I want the diamond we ordered, is this possible? Ring was purchased >1 year ago. I am unsure if I am allowed to share the company's name here, but I will say it is a reputable jewelry company based out of California. My fiance ordered my \"dream ring\" online through this company and the ring he received had an entirely different diamond. He knows nothing about diamonds so he did not know this, but after I received the ring, I knew something was off. I did not mention anything to him in case it hurt his feelings.  Our wedding is coming up, so I ordered a matching wedding band through the same website. I needed the original order number for my engagement ring as well as photos so the company could make sure the band would match correctly. I noticed the sales invoice had the \\*correct\\* diamond type listed, yet the diamond we received is \\*different\\*. After a few back-and-forth emails and phone calls, the customer service rep verified that the diamond I received was not the same as the diamond we ordered. The certification pamphlet I received with the ring matches the stone, and the certification code on the invoice matches the pamphlet, but the sales invoice diamond type does not match the stone and pamphlet.  This is a blip from the email from the customer service rep:  \"About  your center stone, I did get the full context, it was a misspelling on  cut type on the website, however the certification and everything else  about the stone was correct, which is good, I was afraid\u00a0a bigger issue  had taken place. I can have my team send an updated insurance appraisal  but, other than that, all your documentation clearly outlines the  characteristics of your diamond.\"  I'm sorry, but what happened here was not a \"misspelling\". Misspelling and mislabeling are two completely different things. The sales invoice clearly states one type of diamond, and the pamphlet is for a completely different shape and cut of diamond. After thinking about it more and discussing it with my fiance, I have decided that I DO want the diamond we originally ordered, not the one we received. However, this ring was purchased >1 year ago now, and I am unsure of my rights as a customer right now.  Company is based out of California, we are in Nebraska.  Thanks in advance!","c_root_id_A":"guadh8v","c_root_id_B":"guaafbb","created_at_utc_A":1618255067,"created_at_utc_B":1618253708,"score_A":61,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Are the sizes, grades and values of the two diamonds equivalent?   If so, I see no other recourse except to continue working with the company to find a resolution.  I would definitely get your diamond appraised by a third party.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Have you thought about getting an appraisal?  Is there a substantial cost value difference between what was ordered and what was received?  You'll likely end up suing for the correction.  If this is an issue where you were given a lab grown diamond versus a natural diamond, you should certainly continue to pursue this. The FTC actually has a report guide for jewelry issues.  https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0045-buying-jewelry","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1359.0,"score_ratio":20.3333333333}
{"post_id":"mpift9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"[US, CA] My fiance ordered an engagement ring online. The ring we received has a completely different diamond. Customer service says it was a \"misspelling on cut type on the website\". I want the diamond we ordered, is this possible? Ring was purchased >1 year ago. I am unsure if I am allowed to share the company's name here, but I will say it is a reputable jewelry company based out of California. My fiance ordered my \"dream ring\" online through this company and the ring he received had an entirely different diamond. He knows nothing about diamonds so he did not know this, but after I received the ring, I knew something was off. I did not mention anything to him in case it hurt his feelings.  Our wedding is coming up, so I ordered a matching wedding band through the same website. I needed the original order number for my engagement ring as well as photos so the company could make sure the band would match correctly. I noticed the sales invoice had the \\*correct\\* diamond type listed, yet the diamond we received is \\*different\\*. After a few back-and-forth emails and phone calls, the customer service rep verified that the diamond I received was not the same as the diamond we ordered. The certification pamphlet I received with the ring matches the stone, and the certification code on the invoice matches the pamphlet, but the sales invoice diamond type does not match the stone and pamphlet.  This is a blip from the email from the customer service rep:  \"About  your center stone, I did get the full context, it was a misspelling on  cut type on the website, however the certification and everything else  about the stone was correct, which is good, I was afraid\u00a0a bigger issue  had taken place. I can have my team send an updated insurance appraisal  but, other than that, all your documentation clearly outlines the  characteristics of your diamond.\"  I'm sorry, but what happened here was not a \"misspelling\". Misspelling and mislabeling are two completely different things. The sales invoice clearly states one type of diamond, and the pamphlet is for a completely different shape and cut of diamond. After thinking about it more and discussing it with my fiance, I have decided that I DO want the diamond we originally ordered, not the one we received. However, this ring was purchased >1 year ago now, and I am unsure of my rights as a customer right now.  Company is based out of California, we are in Nebraska.  Thanks in advance!","c_root_id_A":"guaeb3l","c_root_id_B":"guaafbb","created_at_utc_A":1618255436,"created_at_utc_B":1618253708,"score_A":38,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"- The time for them to realize that they had made a mistake in the listing was before filling your order. \"We made a mistake\" is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for keeping your money and not sending you the thing that you paid for. - On the other hand, they may not be bound to sell you the item you thought you were getting for the price that you paid, if the listed price was so atypically low for that cut that you should have suspected a mistake. (In this case, if you do not want what they sent you, they should get their product back and you should get your money back.) - On the other other hand, it may be too long ago for the jeweler and\/or your credit card company to allow you to contest it.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Have you thought about getting an appraisal?  Is there a substantial cost value difference between what was ordered and what was received?  You'll likely end up suing for the correction.  If this is an issue where you were given a lab grown diamond versus a natural diamond, you should certainly continue to pursue this. The FTC actually has a report guide for jewelry issues.  https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0045-buying-jewelry","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1728.0,"score_ratio":12.6666666667}
{"post_id":"mpift9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"[US, CA] My fiance ordered an engagement ring online. The ring we received has a completely different diamond. Customer service says it was a \"misspelling on cut type on the website\". I want the diamond we ordered, is this possible? Ring was purchased >1 year ago. I am unsure if I am allowed to share the company's name here, but I will say it is a reputable jewelry company based out of California. My fiance ordered my \"dream ring\" online through this company and the ring he received had an entirely different diamond. He knows nothing about diamonds so he did not know this, but after I received the ring, I knew something was off. I did not mention anything to him in case it hurt his feelings.  Our wedding is coming up, so I ordered a matching wedding band through the same website. I needed the original order number for my engagement ring as well as photos so the company could make sure the band would match correctly. I noticed the sales invoice had the \\*correct\\* diamond type listed, yet the diamond we received is \\*different\\*. After a few back-and-forth emails and phone calls, the customer service rep verified that the diamond I received was not the same as the diamond we ordered. The certification pamphlet I received with the ring matches the stone, and the certification code on the invoice matches the pamphlet, but the sales invoice diamond type does not match the stone and pamphlet.  This is a blip from the email from the customer service rep:  \"About  your center stone, I did get the full context, it was a misspelling on  cut type on the website, however the certification and everything else  about the stone was correct, which is good, I was afraid\u00a0a bigger issue  had taken place. I can have my team send an updated insurance appraisal  but, other than that, all your documentation clearly outlines the  characteristics of your diamond.\"  I'm sorry, but what happened here was not a \"misspelling\". Misspelling and mislabeling are two completely different things. The sales invoice clearly states one type of diamond, and the pamphlet is for a completely different shape and cut of diamond. After thinking about it more and discussing it with my fiance, I have decided that I DO want the diamond we originally ordered, not the one we received. However, this ring was purchased >1 year ago now, and I am unsure of my rights as a customer right now.  Company is based out of California, we are in Nebraska.  Thanks in advance!","c_root_id_A":"guaeog6","c_root_id_B":"guaafbb","created_at_utc_A":1618255597,"created_at_utc_B":1618253708,"score_A":26,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"What was the actual misspelling? What was the size, cut, and clarity of what the ring should have been and what did you actually get?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Have you thought about getting an appraisal?  Is there a substantial cost value difference between what was ordered and what was received?  You'll likely end up suing for the correction.  If this is an issue where you were given a lab grown diamond versus a natural diamond, you should certainly continue to pursue this. The FTC actually has a report guide for jewelry issues.  https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0045-buying-jewelry","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1889.0,"score_ratio":8.6666666667}
{"post_id":"mpift9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"[US, CA] My fiance ordered an engagement ring online. The ring we received has a completely different diamond. Customer service says it was a \"misspelling on cut type on the website\". I want the diamond we ordered, is this possible? Ring was purchased >1 year ago. I am unsure if I am allowed to share the company's name here, but I will say it is a reputable jewelry company based out of California. My fiance ordered my \"dream ring\" online through this company and the ring he received had an entirely different diamond. He knows nothing about diamonds so he did not know this, but after I received the ring, I knew something was off. I did not mention anything to him in case it hurt his feelings.  Our wedding is coming up, so I ordered a matching wedding band through the same website. I needed the original order number for my engagement ring as well as photos so the company could make sure the band would match correctly. I noticed the sales invoice had the \\*correct\\* diamond type listed, yet the diamond we received is \\*different\\*. After a few back-and-forth emails and phone calls, the customer service rep verified that the diamond I received was not the same as the diamond we ordered. The certification pamphlet I received with the ring matches the stone, and the certification code on the invoice matches the pamphlet, but the sales invoice diamond type does not match the stone and pamphlet.  This is a blip from the email from the customer service rep:  \"About  your center stone, I did get the full context, it was a misspelling on  cut type on the website, however the certification and everything else  about the stone was correct, which is good, I was afraid\u00a0a bigger issue  had taken place. I can have my team send an updated insurance appraisal  but, other than that, all your documentation clearly outlines the  characteristics of your diamond.\"  I'm sorry, but what happened here was not a \"misspelling\". Misspelling and mislabeling are two completely different things. The sales invoice clearly states one type of diamond, and the pamphlet is for a completely different shape and cut of diamond. After thinking about it more and discussing it with my fiance, I have decided that I DO want the diamond we originally ordered, not the one we received. However, this ring was purchased >1 year ago now, and I am unsure of my rights as a customer right now.  Company is based out of California, we are in Nebraska.  Thanks in advance!","c_root_id_A":"guak3jp","c_root_id_B":"guaafbb","created_at_utc_A":1618257999,"created_at_utc_B":1618253708,"score_A":8,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Your first recourse should be to continue following up with the company. That's not a \"legal\" solution, but hopefully they will do the right thing.  If that fails, the possibility of legal recourse is complicated, and I should note that it could be a huge and expensive hassle. The first question is where you can sue the company. Certainly, you could bring a lawsuit in California if the company has its principal place of business (and\/or is incorporated) there. However, that would be difficult, time-consuming, and costly because you'd probably have to hire a lawyer there and make the commute at least once (likely more). There's a chance you could sue in Nebraska, but that's a really complicated question having to do with the company's commercial ties to Nebraska. I can't really speculate on that without much more information, and it's very unlikely I would be able to give any sort of firm answer even with that information.  The next question is whether a lawsuit would be successful. Again, you're definitely not going to get a definitive answer on this either, but I'll try to give you some information. The time that has elapsed is not a problem directly - you're within the statute of limitations for contract suits in both CA and NE (and you will be until at least two years has elapsed since the ring was delivered - probably longer). For contracts involving the sale of goods, courts in both states enforce the \"perfect tender\" rule. This means that if the buyer receives goods that do not exactly conform to what they bargained for, they have the right to refuse delivery. Additionally, if the buyer accepts goods without realizing they are nonconforming, the buyer may reject them later by notifying the seller within a reasonable time after the buyer discovers (or should have discovered) the nonconformity. That's the difficult question in your case. When should you or your husband have discovered that the ring was nonconforming? There's really not a clear answer here, and I'm not going to speculate on what a court would decide. Here are the key sections of each state's commercial code (they're largely identical because both states have adopted the Uniform Commercial Code):  CA - https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/commercial-code\/com-sect-2607.html  NE - https:\/\/nebraskalegislature.gov\/laws\/ucc.php?code=2-607  I hope you get this sorted out!","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Have you thought about getting an appraisal?  Is there a substantial cost value difference between what was ordered and what was received?  You'll likely end up suing for the correction.  If this is an issue where you were given a lab grown diamond versus a natural diamond, you should certainly continue to pursue this. The FTC actually has a report guide for jewelry issues.  https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0045-buying-jewelry","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4291.0,"score_ratio":2.6666666667}
{"post_id":"ynzmcw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[MN] Seperated Wife dying. Questions about will and what happens after death. Court involvement? My wife has cancer and the doctor told her to get her affairs in order.   We've been seperated since 2012 cuz of my substance abuse issues. I got my shit together 5 years ago and we've gotten close since then. We talked about trying to attempt to work things and we see each other a lot. She lives 3 hours away so I go there and she comes here. She has my daughter and I'll be taking her.  I've never had someone close to me die before so I have no idea what to expect. I'll be there by her side as she passes. But what happens when she dies?   She doesn't have a will. She doesn't really have many assets.  Just a vehicle, and an expensive computer. She rents an apartment. She's on social security.  I'm still her husband so I'm assuming I'll have to make those decisions if she doesn't have a will. Or will it go to court? If it does go to court, how long does all that take?  I'm gonna have to take time off work which is gonna be hard enough. It's all overwhelming and I'm trying to figure everything out. Any advice would be great. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read all this.","c_root_id_A":"ivcr1yv","c_root_id_B":"ivczcs3","created_at_utc_A":1667780519,"created_at_utc_B":1667784354,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer:Am a widow... I'm so sorry for your situation.  It can be so rough watching a loved one move through their final days. Your daughter will need you and you her. Make sure you take care of each other.   I don't know how old you are. I don't know how much your wife worked. It sounds like you were married more than 10 years.  That will make you eligible for survivors benefits.  Please research age and income restrictions.  It is possible to work and receive benefits,  but that may make the benefits greatly reduced.    I know it's tough to think of it now. It may be that you can't face it.  It's hard.    However,  my experience is that I can get my grand children (who are over 13 years old) presents for Christmas and their birthday that I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.  The survivors benefits are a blessing.    Please take care of yourself and your daughter.","human_ref_B":"Ask the funeral home to order you several copies of the death certificate. You'll need these to close out any banking, credit cards, and life insurance. You'll also need one to take to the Social Security office to cancel your wife's and register your daughter for her benefit. If she is of sound mind she can make her bank account joint with you with Right of Survivorship. That way you can handle the money in the accounts without them being frozen until the death certificate is produced. If she makes a will then after she passes, you take it to the county register of deeds to be processed. Since you're still technically married you may be responsible for her debts. --recently handled my parents estate.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3835.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"ynzmcw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[MN] Seperated Wife dying. Questions about will and what happens after death. Court involvement? My wife has cancer and the doctor told her to get her affairs in order.   We've been seperated since 2012 cuz of my substance abuse issues. I got my shit together 5 years ago and we've gotten close since then. We talked about trying to attempt to work things and we see each other a lot. She lives 3 hours away so I go there and she comes here. She has my daughter and I'll be taking her.  I've never had someone close to me die before so I have no idea what to expect. I'll be there by her side as she passes. But what happens when she dies?   She doesn't have a will. She doesn't really have many assets.  Just a vehicle, and an expensive computer. She rents an apartment. She's on social security.  I'm still her husband so I'm assuming I'll have to make those decisions if she doesn't have a will. Or will it go to court? If it does go to court, how long does all that take?  I'm gonna have to take time off work which is gonna be hard enough. It's all overwhelming and I'm trying to figure everything out. Any advice would be great. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read all this.","c_root_id_A":"ivd1kc7","c_root_id_B":"ivcr1yv","created_at_utc_A":1667785401,"created_at_utc_B":1667780519,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Triage Cancer has a lot of good resources and may help you navigate what you and your family are going through. Kind regards.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer:Am a widow... I'm so sorry for your situation.  It can be so rough watching a loved one move through their final days. Your daughter will need you and you her. Make sure you take care of each other.   I don't know how old you are. I don't know how much your wife worked. It sounds like you were married more than 10 years.  That will make you eligible for survivors benefits.  Please research age and income restrictions.  It is possible to work and receive benefits,  but that may make the benefits greatly reduced.    I know it's tough to think of it now. It may be that you can't face it.  It's hard.    However,  my experience is that I can get my grand children (who are over 13 years old) presents for Christmas and their birthday that I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.  The survivors benefits are a blessing.    Please take care of yourself and your daughter.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4882.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"ynzmcw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[MN] Seperated Wife dying. Questions about will and what happens after death. Court involvement? My wife has cancer and the doctor told her to get her affairs in order.   We've been seperated since 2012 cuz of my substance abuse issues. I got my shit together 5 years ago and we've gotten close since then. We talked about trying to attempt to work things and we see each other a lot. She lives 3 hours away so I go there and she comes here. She has my daughter and I'll be taking her.  I've never had someone close to me die before so I have no idea what to expect. I'll be there by her side as she passes. But what happens when she dies?   She doesn't have a will. She doesn't really have many assets.  Just a vehicle, and an expensive computer. She rents an apartment. She's on social security.  I'm still her husband so I'm assuming I'll have to make those decisions if she doesn't have a will. Or will it go to court? If it does go to court, how long does all that take?  I'm gonna have to take time off work which is gonna be hard enough. It's all overwhelming and I'm trying to figure everything out. Any advice would be great. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read all this.","c_root_id_A":"ivd7wds","c_root_id_B":"ivcr1yv","created_at_utc_A":1667788367,"created_at_utc_B":1667780519,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer  You should consult with a probate lawyer, as the person can answer about what has to and does not go through court.    While your wife does not have a will, she should take the time to write down something or anything for that matters as to what all she wants to happen with her assets.  Also you will need to discuss about end of life decisions, such as burial or cremation.  Also it is important to get all of the important papers together in one location, things like insurance and assets.  That way it is all together and then it will help with the closing of her accounts.    You will also want to set up NOW a grief counselor for your child, and maybe get your wife to put down things that she would want your child to know, a few extra pictures, and words.    The only other thing I can advise you is this:  When they ask you how many copies of the death certificate, always ask for 10 to 15 more than you think you will need.  And you want to do it at that time frame as it would be far more expensive if you have to go through vital statistics.    And prepare a space for your daughter, start helping her to slowly move things into your home, where she can be settled in and make it easier for the transition.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer:Am a widow... I'm so sorry for your situation.  It can be so rough watching a loved one move through their final days. Your daughter will need you and you her. Make sure you take care of each other.   I don't know how old you are. I don't know how much your wife worked. It sounds like you were married more than 10 years.  That will make you eligible for survivors benefits.  Please research age and income restrictions.  It is possible to work and receive benefits,  but that may make the benefits greatly reduced.    I know it's tough to think of it now. It may be that you can't face it.  It's hard.    However,  my experience is that I can get my grand children (who are over 13 years old) presents for Christmas and their birthday that I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.  The survivors benefits are a blessing.    Please take care of yourself and your daughter.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7848.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j290too","c_root_id_B":"j29ggxw","created_at_utc_A":1672412435,"created_at_utc_B":1672418805,"score_A":265,"score_B":1281,"human_ref_A":"Need to go to the police ASAP this shouldn\u2019t even be a question for Reddit","human_ref_B":"While you wait for an appropriate response from LE, take your evidence to HR at the hospital, or whatever healthcare facility this nurse works at. I feel silly saying this, but healthcare facilities take an extremely dim view of their \u201ccaring staff members\u201d stalking, harassing, and threatening members of the public.   Next, report this behavior, and your evidence, to the Texas Board of Nursing. In my state, all nurses (PNs, LPNs, RNs, BSNs) are licensed by the same Board. This would be considered a \u201ccrime of moral turpitude,\u201d a nebulous definition, but one that \u201cyou know it when you see it.\u201d Her nursing license will likely be suspended.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6370.0,"score_ratio":4.8339622642}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29ggxw","c_root_id_B":"j29disw","created_at_utc_A":1672418805,"created_at_utc_B":1672417663,"score_A":1281,"score_B":43,"human_ref_A":"While you wait for an appropriate response from LE, take your evidence to HR at the hospital, or whatever healthcare facility this nurse works at. I feel silly saying this, but healthcare facilities take an extremely dim view of their \u201ccaring staff members\u201d stalking, harassing, and threatening members of the public.   Next, report this behavior, and your evidence, to the Texas Board of Nursing. In my state, all nurses (PNs, LPNs, RNs, BSNs) are licensed by the same Board. This would be considered a \u201ccrime of moral turpitude,\u201d a nebulous definition, but one that \u201cyou know it when you see it.\u201d Her nursing license will likely be suspended.","human_ref_B":"If going to the police isn\u2019t working, try contacting your state senator or city councillor\u2014it\u2019s amazing the connections they have","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1142.0,"score_ratio":29.7906976744}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29wnrk","c_root_id_B":"j29sw2z","created_at_utc_A":1672424885,"created_at_utc_B":1672423477,"score_A":228,"score_B":132,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","human_ref_B":"Apply for and get a restraining order. Once you have that, she can't come within X feet of you, and the police might be more willing to step in. (I know a piece of paper won't stop a bullet, butt it WILL give pd the reason they need to arrest.)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1408.0,"score_ratio":1.7272727273}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29wnrk","c_root_id_B":"j29ug56","created_at_utc_A":1672424885,"created_at_utc_B":1672424058,"score_A":228,"score_B":118,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","human_ref_B":"Is the OP's and victim's workplace located on private property such that the employer can issue a warning and then tag her for trespassing?    The after-hours nonsense could potentially be addressed by calling 311 and getting her cited with a noise complaint if there are applicable ordinances on the books.   There's a difference between escalation and treating her as a civil nuisance such that becomes expensive for her to keep up the harassment.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":827.0,"score_ratio":1.9322033898}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29wnrk","c_root_id_B":"j29h1xg","created_at_utc_A":1672424885,"created_at_utc_B":1672419031,"score_A":228,"score_B":102,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","human_ref_B":"Get a lawyer and have the lawyer apply for a ~~restraining~~ protective order. Once you have a ~~restraining~~ protective order, the police will definitely respond to violations of the order.  EDIT: Protective order, not restraining order. Today I learned","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5854.0,"score_ratio":2.2352941176}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29disw","c_root_id_B":"j29wnrk","created_at_utc_A":1672417663,"created_at_utc_B":1672424885,"score_A":43,"score_B":228,"human_ref_A":"If going to the police isn\u2019t working, try contacting your state senator or city councillor\u2014it\u2019s amazing the connections they have","human_ref_B":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7222.0,"score_ratio":5.3023255814}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29wnrk","c_root_id_B":"j29jk75","created_at_utc_A":1672424885,"created_at_utc_B":1672419983,"score_A":228,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","human_ref_B":"Restraining Order.     Temporary order will likely be issued same day, with hearing on permanent order within a couple weeks.       Crazy Nurse will be served with notice of hearing.  It will be made clear to her that a permanent order will affect her job, her ability to secure loans, her ability to rent or buy homes and vehicles.  Any security clearance or mandated reporter status will be in jeopardy.        *Edited because:  autocorrupt","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4902.0,"score_ratio":13.4117647059}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29wnrk","c_root_id_B":"j29qj6m","created_at_utc_A":1672424885,"created_at_utc_B":1672422602,"score_A":228,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.42.htm  Not a lawyer but check out section 42.07, 42.072, go to whatever precinct the stalking is being committed in, reference the statute and then lay out the evidence you have showing stalking and harassment. If they still say nothing can be done, ask why and then ask for it in writing, so there is a record of the x amount of times you have requested help.   https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/tips.htm  This link is for the Houston FV\/stalking department, if you aren't in Houston still call them and ask what county office you need to call, they might be better equipped to provide help and resources. Make sure any documentation you have is copied and stored in multiple places. Write down everything that's happened on a timeline, and every time you've called or gone to the cops for help. This person is escalating and your friend needs to be very careful and aware of her surroundings.   I hope this helps.","human_ref_B":"Do you all work in the same hospital?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2283.0,"score_ratio":20.7272727273}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29sw2z","c_root_id_B":"j29h1xg","created_at_utc_A":1672423477,"created_at_utc_B":1672419031,"score_A":132,"score_B":102,"human_ref_A":"Apply for and get a restraining order. Once you have that, she can't come within X feet of you, and the police might be more willing to step in. (I know a piece of paper won't stop a bullet, butt it WILL give pd the reason they need to arrest.)","human_ref_B":"Get a lawyer and have the lawyer apply for a ~~restraining~~ protective order. Once you have a ~~restraining~~ protective order, the police will definitely respond to violations of the order.  EDIT: Protective order, not restraining order. Today I learned","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4446.0,"score_ratio":1.2941176471}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29disw","c_root_id_B":"j29sw2z","created_at_utc_A":1672417663,"created_at_utc_B":1672423477,"score_A":43,"score_B":132,"human_ref_A":"If going to the police isn\u2019t working, try contacting your state senator or city councillor\u2014it\u2019s amazing the connections they have","human_ref_B":"Apply for and get a restraining order. Once you have that, she can't come within X feet of you, and the police might be more willing to step in. (I know a piece of paper won't stop a bullet, butt it WILL give pd the reason they need to arrest.)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5814.0,"score_ratio":3.0697674419}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29sw2z","c_root_id_B":"j29jk75","created_at_utc_A":1672423477,"created_at_utc_B":1672419983,"score_A":132,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Apply for and get a restraining order. Once you have that, she can't come within X feet of you, and the police might be more willing to step in. (I know a piece of paper won't stop a bullet, butt it WILL give pd the reason they need to arrest.)","human_ref_B":"Restraining Order.     Temporary order will likely be issued same day, with hearing on permanent order within a couple weeks.       Crazy Nurse will be served with notice of hearing.  It will be made clear to her that a permanent order will affect her job, her ability to secure loans, her ability to rent or buy homes and vehicles.  Any security clearance or mandated reporter status will be in jeopardy.        *Edited because:  autocorrupt","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3494.0,"score_ratio":7.7647058824}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29qj6m","c_root_id_B":"j29sw2z","created_at_utc_A":1672422602,"created_at_utc_B":1672423477,"score_A":11,"score_B":132,"human_ref_A":"Do you all work in the same hospital?","human_ref_B":"Apply for and get a restraining order. Once you have that, she can't come within X feet of you, and the police might be more willing to step in. (I know a piece of paper won't stop a bullet, butt it WILL give pd the reason they need to arrest.)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":875.0,"score_ratio":12.0}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29ug56","c_root_id_B":"j29h1xg","created_at_utc_A":1672424058,"created_at_utc_B":1672419031,"score_A":118,"score_B":102,"human_ref_A":"Is the OP's and victim's workplace located on private property such that the employer can issue a warning and then tag her for trespassing?    The after-hours nonsense could potentially be addressed by calling 311 and getting her cited with a noise complaint if there are applicable ordinances on the books.   There's a difference between escalation and treating her as a civil nuisance such that becomes expensive for her to keep up the harassment.","human_ref_B":"Get a lawyer and have the lawyer apply for a ~~restraining~~ protective order. Once you have a ~~restraining~~ protective order, the police will definitely respond to violations of the order.  EDIT: Protective order, not restraining order. Today I learned","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5027.0,"score_ratio":1.1568627451}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29ug56","c_root_id_B":"j29disw","created_at_utc_A":1672424058,"created_at_utc_B":1672417663,"score_A":118,"score_B":43,"human_ref_A":"Is the OP's and victim's workplace located on private property such that the employer can issue a warning and then tag her for trespassing?    The after-hours nonsense could potentially be addressed by calling 311 and getting her cited with a noise complaint if there are applicable ordinances on the books.   There's a difference between escalation and treating her as a civil nuisance such that becomes expensive for her to keep up the harassment.","human_ref_B":"If going to the police isn\u2019t working, try contacting your state senator or city councillor\u2014it\u2019s amazing the connections they have","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6395.0,"score_ratio":2.7441860465}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29ug56","c_root_id_B":"j29jk75","created_at_utc_A":1672424058,"created_at_utc_B":1672419983,"score_A":118,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Is the OP's and victim's workplace located on private property such that the employer can issue a warning and then tag her for trespassing?    The after-hours nonsense could potentially be addressed by calling 311 and getting her cited with a noise complaint if there are applicable ordinances on the books.   There's a difference between escalation and treating her as a civil nuisance such that becomes expensive for her to keep up the harassment.","human_ref_B":"Restraining Order.     Temporary order will likely be issued same day, with hearing on permanent order within a couple weeks.       Crazy Nurse will be served with notice of hearing.  It will be made clear to her that a permanent order will affect her job, her ability to secure loans, her ability to rent or buy homes and vehicles.  Any security clearance or mandated reporter status will be in jeopardy.        *Edited because:  autocorrupt","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4075.0,"score_ratio":6.9411764706}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29qj6m","c_root_id_B":"j29ug56","created_at_utc_A":1672422602,"created_at_utc_B":1672424058,"score_A":11,"score_B":118,"human_ref_A":"Do you all work in the same hospital?","human_ref_B":"Is the OP's and victim's workplace located on private property such that the employer can issue a warning and then tag her for trespassing?    The after-hours nonsense could potentially be addressed by calling 311 and getting her cited with a noise complaint if there are applicable ordinances on the books.   There's a difference between escalation and treating her as a civil nuisance such that becomes expensive for her to keep up the harassment.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1456.0,"score_ratio":10.7272727273}
{"post_id":"zz2i8u","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Aggressive and stalker nurse waits outside of our workplace to yell insults at my coworker and has been telling her she \u201cis going to take care of her\u201d and text an image of her handgun. TX Harris County Yesterday she blocked her into her parking space and hit her car window repeatedly with her phone. She told her that her kids are going to start off the year with no mother. Police says this is all not a threat   The text of the handgun and message was made to the crazy nurses daughter saying that she \u201cwon\u2019t let the home wrecker win and she will take care of her\u201d [insert picture of gun]  her daughter was freaked out enough to forward it to her step father (who\u2019s divorcing crazy nurse to be with my coworker) everybody involved is an adult.","c_root_id_A":"j29h1xg","c_root_id_B":"j29disw","created_at_utc_A":1672419031,"created_at_utc_B":1672417663,"score_A":102,"score_B":43,"human_ref_A":"Get a lawyer and have the lawyer apply for a ~~restraining~~ protective order. Once you have a ~~restraining~~ protective order, the police will definitely respond to violations of the order.  EDIT: Protective order, not restraining order. Today I learned","human_ref_B":"If going to the police isn\u2019t working, try contacting your state senator or city councillor\u2014it\u2019s amazing the connections they have","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1368.0,"score_ratio":2.3720930233}
{"post_id":"yriw3e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.92,"history":"Someone claimed my husband hit their car in a parking lot and took a picture of him sitting in his car as proof. He wasn't driving and the car wasn't even on. [PA] We are located in Pennsylvania.   My husband works as a maintenance man at an apartment complex. Between calls, he sits in his car in the parking lots to check work orders\/eat\/etc. He drives between lots but is mostly sitting with the car off or idling.   Today, a couple officers showed up to the office asking for him. They said someone had called them saying he hit their vehicle in the parking lot and took a picture of him sitting in his car as \"proof\". The woman in the office gave my husband's cell number to them but they haven't called him yet and he didn't speak to the officers themselves. This is just the information the office manager gave him after the fact.   According to husband there are no security cameras in the lot for them to check.   My husband legitimately did not hit anything or anybody. He's a FREAK about his car and keeps it very clean, and is very careful even pulling into the driveway, so I know for a fact that there are no new scratches\/dents that weren't there when he bought it (used). How do we prove his innocence? Do we even have to or is that picture enough proof of guilt for the insurance company?   Thank you in advance for any help. Much appreciated!","c_root_id_A":"ivty0yx","c_root_id_B":"ivu80pd","created_at_utc_A":1668097069,"created_at_utc_B":1668100974,"score_A":86,"score_B":145,"human_ref_A":"No advice but this is a very common scam.","human_ref_B":"If it helps you feel better, take a video documenting the state of your husband's car including a date and timestamp. If you get sued you can use that as evidence that there is no corresponding damage to his car that you would expect as part of a collision.  In all likelihood though, this is just a scammer and you'll get demands with no actual lawsuit. If you do get sued, contact your car insurer and let them know everything. You pay them to handle these kinds of things for you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3905.0,"score_ratio":1.6860465116}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jat2l","c_root_id_B":"j0jd82p","created_at_utc_A":1671241602,"created_at_utc_B":1671242815,"score_A":36,"score_B":39,"human_ref_A":">and the guy is suing for $750,000.  It doesn't matter what that number listed in the complaint is. it could say he's suing for \"one bajillion dollars.\" It means nothing.","human_ref_B":"In Tennessee the statute of limitations for a personal injury  is one year. You are being sued, because your insurance company is refusing to pay the settlement to the allegedly injured party in an amount that they are willing to accept. So in order for their attorney to cover their ass they had to file a lawsuit. Clearly your insurance company doesn\u2019t believe the injuries they are claiming warrant whatever they are demanding.   Give the papers to your insurance company cooperate with them at every turn and send them notification in writing via certified mail that if they are able to settle the case within your policy limits they should do so.  That way, if by some bizarre circumstances the plaintiff gets a judgment beyond your policy limit  your insurance company must cover it","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1213.0,"score_ratio":1.0833333333}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j5t7p","c_root_id_B":"j0jd82p","created_at_utc_A":1671239114,"created_at_utc_B":1671242815,"score_A":4,"score_B":39,"human_ref_A":"You got this. Send ALL the papers to the insurance peeps, they will appoint a lawyer. Call them back whenever they call. Don\u2019t ignore mail\/email\/calls. Don\u2019t ever lie to anyone about what happened, and try not to talk about it too much with family and friends. Good luck!","human_ref_B":"In Tennessee the statute of limitations for a personal injury  is one year. You are being sued, because your insurance company is refusing to pay the settlement to the allegedly injured party in an amount that they are willing to accept. So in order for their attorney to cover their ass they had to file a lawsuit. Clearly your insurance company doesn\u2019t believe the injuries they are claiming warrant whatever they are demanding.   Give the papers to your insurance company cooperate with them at every turn and send them notification in writing via certified mail that if they are able to settle the case within your policy limits they should do so.  That way, if by some bizarre circumstances the plaintiff gets a judgment beyond your policy limit  your insurance company must cover it","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3701.0,"score_ratio":9.75}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jd82p","c_root_id_B":"j0j95n5","created_at_utc_A":1671242815,"created_at_utc_B":1671240782,"score_A":39,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"In Tennessee the statute of limitations for a personal injury  is one year. You are being sued, because your insurance company is refusing to pay the settlement to the allegedly injured party in an amount that they are willing to accept. So in order for their attorney to cover their ass they had to file a lawsuit. Clearly your insurance company doesn\u2019t believe the injuries they are claiming warrant whatever they are demanding.   Give the papers to your insurance company cooperate with them at every turn and send them notification in writing via certified mail that if they are able to settle the case within your policy limits they should do so.  That way, if by some bizarre circumstances the plaintiff gets a judgment beyond your policy limit  your insurance company must cover it","human_ref_B":"Call your insurance company again and tell them you\u2019ve been served with a lawsuit, they\u2019ll get you in touch with the right people. And they\u2019ll probably ask for a copy of the papers you were served with, as everyone has mentioned.  Also wanted to mention that once the attorney working with your insurance company is involved, you\u2019ll likely have to be in contact with them to get questions answered (interrogatories) and get info about depositions, mediations and court dates (if it gets there). Not saying that to scare you, but just saying that this will involve some effort on your part, but the attorney will guide you the entire time. Just make sure you\u2019re responding to them timely when they ask for things.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2033.0,"score_ratio":13.0}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j2yiv","c_root_id_B":"j0jd82p","created_at_utc_A":1671237728,"created_at_utc_B":1671242815,"score_A":2,"score_B":39,"human_ref_A":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","human_ref_B":"In Tennessee the statute of limitations for a personal injury  is one year. You are being sued, because your insurance company is refusing to pay the settlement to the allegedly injured party in an amount that they are willing to accept. So in order for their attorney to cover their ass they had to file a lawsuit. Clearly your insurance company doesn\u2019t believe the injuries they are claiming warrant whatever they are demanding.   Give the papers to your insurance company cooperate with them at every turn and send them notification in writing via certified mail that if they are able to settle the case within your policy limits they should do so.  That way, if by some bizarre circumstances the plaintiff gets a judgment beyond your policy limit  your insurance company must cover it","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5087.0,"score_ratio":19.5}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jgpvw","c_root_id_B":"j0j5t7p","created_at_utc_A":1671244570,"created_at_utc_B":1671239114,"score_A":35,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"My brother's wife had a loss of consciousness while driving (maybe low blood sugar?) and hit another car head on.  She ran off the road and was killed and burned beyond recognition.  The people in the other car were injured - a broken ankle and broken wrist.  (Sister in law's car was a small Subaru and the other car was a big SUV).  My brother's insurance covered everything.  Suddenly the other driver had a $100K worth of stuff in his car.  My brother's insurance company handled the whole thing. Insurance companies have great lawyers.  Let them handle it.","human_ref_B":"You got this. Send ALL the papers to the insurance peeps, they will appoint a lawyer. Call them back whenever they call. Don\u2019t ignore mail\/email\/calls. Don\u2019t ever lie to anyone about what happened, and try not to talk about it too much with family and friends. Good luck!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5456.0,"score_ratio":8.75}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jgpvw","c_root_id_B":"j0j95n5","created_at_utc_A":1671244570,"created_at_utc_B":1671240782,"score_A":35,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"My brother's wife had a loss of consciousness while driving (maybe low blood sugar?) and hit another car head on.  She ran off the road and was killed and burned beyond recognition.  The people in the other car were injured - a broken ankle and broken wrist.  (Sister in law's car was a small Subaru and the other car was a big SUV).  My brother's insurance covered everything.  Suddenly the other driver had a $100K worth of stuff in his car.  My brother's insurance company handled the whole thing. Insurance companies have great lawyers.  Let them handle it.","human_ref_B":"Call your insurance company again and tell them you\u2019ve been served with a lawsuit, they\u2019ll get you in touch with the right people. And they\u2019ll probably ask for a copy of the papers you were served with, as everyone has mentioned.  Also wanted to mention that once the attorney working with your insurance company is involved, you\u2019ll likely have to be in contact with them to get questions answered (interrogatories) and get info about depositions, mediations and court dates (if it gets there). Not saying that to scare you, but just saying that this will involve some effort on your part, but the attorney will guide you the entire time. Just make sure you\u2019re responding to them timely when they ask for things.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3788.0,"score_ratio":11.6666666667}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jgpvw","c_root_id_B":"j0j2yiv","created_at_utc_A":1671244570,"created_at_utc_B":1671237728,"score_A":35,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"My brother's wife had a loss of consciousness while driving (maybe low blood sugar?) and hit another car head on.  She ran off the road and was killed and burned beyond recognition.  The people in the other car were injured - a broken ankle and broken wrist.  (Sister in law's car was a small Subaru and the other car was a big SUV).  My brother's insurance covered everything.  Suddenly the other driver had a $100K worth of stuff in his car.  My brother's insurance company handled the whole thing. Insurance companies have great lawyers.  Let them handle it.","human_ref_B":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6842.0,"score_ratio":17.5}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jat2l","c_root_id_B":"j0j5t7p","created_at_utc_A":1671241602,"created_at_utc_B":1671239114,"score_A":36,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":">and the guy is suing for $750,000.  It doesn't matter what that number listed in the complaint is. it could say he's suing for \"one bajillion dollars.\" It means nothing.","human_ref_B":"You got this. Send ALL the papers to the insurance peeps, they will appoint a lawyer. Call them back whenever they call. Don\u2019t ignore mail\/email\/calls. Don\u2019t ever lie to anyone about what happened, and try not to talk about it too much with family and friends. Good luck!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2488.0,"score_ratio":9.0}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0jat2l","c_root_id_B":"j0j95n5","created_at_utc_A":1671241602,"created_at_utc_B":1671240782,"score_A":36,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":">and the guy is suing for $750,000.  It doesn't matter what that number listed in the complaint is. it could say he's suing for \"one bajillion dollars.\" It means nothing.","human_ref_B":"Call your insurance company again and tell them you\u2019ve been served with a lawsuit, they\u2019ll get you in touch with the right people. And they\u2019ll probably ask for a copy of the papers you were served with, as everyone has mentioned.  Also wanted to mention that once the attorney working with your insurance company is involved, you\u2019ll likely have to be in contact with them to get questions answered (interrogatories) and get info about depositions, mediations and court dates (if it gets there). Not saying that to scare you, but just saying that this will involve some effort on your part, but the attorney will guide you the entire time. Just make sure you\u2019re responding to them timely when they ask for things.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":820.0,"score_ratio":12.0}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j2yiv","c_root_id_B":"j0jat2l","created_at_utc_A":1671237728,"created_at_utc_B":1671241602,"score_A":2,"score_B":36,"human_ref_A":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","human_ref_B":">and the guy is suing for $750,000.  It doesn't matter what that number listed in the complaint is. it could say he's suing for \"one bajillion dollars.\" It means nothing.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3874.0,"score_ratio":18.0}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j5t7p","c_root_id_B":"j0j2yiv","created_at_utc_A":1671239114,"created_at_utc_B":1671237728,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"You got this. Send ALL the papers to the insurance peeps, they will appoint a lawyer. Call them back whenever they call. Don\u2019t ignore mail\/email\/calls. Don\u2019t ever lie to anyone about what happened, and try not to talk about it too much with family and friends. Good luck!","human_ref_B":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1386.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j95n5","c_root_id_B":"j0j2yiv","created_at_utc_A":1671240782,"created_at_utc_B":1671237728,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Call your insurance company again and tell them you\u2019ve been served with a lawsuit, they\u2019ll get you in touch with the right people. And they\u2019ll probably ask for a copy of the papers you were served with, as everyone has mentioned.  Also wanted to mention that once the attorney working with your insurance company is involved, you\u2019ll likely have to be in contact with them to get questions answered (interrogatories) and get info about depositions, mediations and court dates (if it gets there). Not saying that to scare you, but just saying that this will involve some effort on your part, but the attorney will guide you the entire time. Just make sure you\u2019re responding to them timely when they ask for things.","human_ref_B":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3054.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j2yiv","c_root_id_B":"j0jtgh6","created_at_utc_A":1671237728,"created_at_utc_B":1671251409,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","human_ref_B":"Call the Claims number on your Insurance card give them your info and let them know about the lawsuit.  I had something similar when I got sued 2 years after I rear ended someone.  The insurance company attack lawyers took it over and I did not have to worry at all.  When I contacted the claims people they basically said that this is expected and figured into the processing of the claims.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13681.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0j2yiv","c_root_id_B":"j0lg68v","created_at_utc_A":1671237728,"created_at_utc_B":1671291816,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Insurance problem not (effectively) a legal problem","human_ref_B":"Was a claim filed through insurance at the time of the accident? I believe if if he got money from your insurance that he waived the right to sue you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":54088.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"znpjhd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"I rear ended someone a year ago, and they are suing me for $750,000. TN. On December 14th, 2021, I was coming up over a hill, and as I got to the top of the hill, a line of cars were braking suddenly\u2026 and I rear ended someone. I didn\u2019t have enough time to stop due to not being able to see the brake lights as I was approaching\/coming up over the hill.   I asked the guy if he was ok and apologized at least a million times. He said yes, and when the police asked if he needed medical assistance, he said no. He did mention to me that he has had back surgery before. The guy in front of the guy I rear ended also pulled over and told the police that he witnessed me coming over the hill and told them I didn\u2019t have enough time to brake.   I just got papers that I\u2019m being summoned to court, and the guy is suing for $750,000.   I literally have no idea what to do\u2026 I called my insurance today, and my rep wasn\u2019t in office today. What do I expect from this? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I\u2019m panicking!!","c_root_id_A":"j0leesg","c_root_id_B":"j0lg68v","created_at_utc_A":1671291005,"created_at_utc_B":1671291816,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"1.  Inform your insurance 2.  Don\u2019t make any statements to anyone but your insurance or to your lawyer 3.  If you own your own home it is recommended to get your own lawyer (typically 2-$3k retainer) 4.  DO NOT FILL OUT A STATEMENT OF ASSETS even if it\u2019s your own insurance 5.  Consider upping your own car insurance policy limits and umbrella coverage if you hold large assets.   I had something similar happen to me, got into a car accident, everyone was fine. Person so hit said he was fine, even saw him climb into the cab of flatbed tow truck on his own no problem. 1 year later sued for $900k. Went through my insurance, the part where I fucked up was not getting my own lawyer and filling out the statement of assets for my insurance when they asked it of me, telling me that it would resolve the case quicker. When the opposing side saw that I owned property they no longer wanted to settle for my policy limits.  2 years of BS later and and me getting my own lawyer to watch out for me opposing side settled for policy limits because they could never produce medical records showing any hardship due to accident.   Bottom line insurance is only watching out for themselves. Since the amount sought is above your policy limit I would recommend getting your own lawyer if you have any sort of assets. If you don\u2019t own property or have $$$ in 401k or other accounts don\u2019t worry about it they will just settle for your policy limits.","human_ref_B":"Was a claim filed through insurance at the time of the accident? I believe if if he got money from your insurance that he waived the right to sue you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":811.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"zwbtkq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"[WA] Family of fourteen removed from flight to Disney vacation against their will to make room for previously delayed fliers. Told the earliest flight they could be on was 5 days later This isn't my family, but I am asking for a friend. To be specific:  > My aunt and her family, all 14 of them, we're going to Disney World today and the airport kept delaying them until they admitted they were kicking the entire family off the plane to replace them with others. And wouldn't give them a replacement flight. Just money back. >  > A whole gaggle of kids who would be going for the first time to something they had looked forward to for a year, many thousands of dollars for non refundable airbnb, rental cars, Disney tickets... and the airport just stopped them entirely. >  > And even tried to lie by claiming there was luggage trouble, hoping to delay them until after the plane was gone. >  > They claimed the soonest flight was five days from now > > Needless to say, that doesn\u2019t really work when you rented a whole house for 14 people, and multiple cars, and specific Disney tickets.  Do they have any recourse with the airline to recoup their money spent on this trip beyond the refunded tickets?","c_root_id_A":"j1tvl2e","c_root_id_B":"j1ufvy6","created_at_utc_A":1672136087,"created_at_utc_B":1672150153,"score_A":170,"score_B":353,"human_ref_A":"Did they have travel insurance? If they did, they should file a claim with their travel insurance. And they should always book refundable accomodations\/hotels. You can also look into what travel protections your credit card that was used to purchase the tickets and accomodations may offer.","human_ref_B":"Read about Involuntary Denied Boarding:  https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/individuals\/aviation-consumer-protection\/bumping-oversales","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14066.0,"score_ratio":2.0764705882}
{"post_id":"zwbtkq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"[WA] Family of fourteen removed from flight to Disney vacation against their will to make room for previously delayed fliers. Told the earliest flight they could be on was 5 days later This isn't my family, but I am asking for a friend. To be specific:  > My aunt and her family, all 14 of them, we're going to Disney World today and the airport kept delaying them until they admitted they were kicking the entire family off the plane to replace them with others. And wouldn't give them a replacement flight. Just money back. >  > A whole gaggle of kids who would be going for the first time to something they had looked forward to for a year, many thousands of dollars for non refundable airbnb, rental cars, Disney tickets... and the airport just stopped them entirely. >  > And even tried to lie by claiming there was luggage trouble, hoping to delay them until after the plane was gone. >  > They claimed the soonest flight was five days from now > > Needless to say, that doesn\u2019t really work when you rented a whole house for 14 people, and multiple cars, and specific Disney tickets.  Do they have any recourse with the airline to recoup their money spent on this trip beyond the refunded tickets?","c_root_id_A":"j1tvl2e","c_root_id_B":"j1ugb35","created_at_utc_A":1672136087,"created_at_utc_B":1672150368,"score_A":170,"score_B":214,"human_ref_A":"Did they have travel insurance? If they did, they should file a claim with their travel insurance. And they should always book refundable accomodations\/hotels. You can also look into what travel protections your credit card that was used to purchase the tickets and accomodations may offer.","human_ref_B":"I'm not a lawyer and I don't even live in the US (see username). This is advice based on a previous thread on a similar topic.  First, if your friend was traveling with Southwest Airlines you should know that they are in turmoil right now - they blame the weather (I'll get to that) but there are rumors that the blame may lay elsewhere. Why is this relevant? Because if the DOT investigates and decides that it wasn't the weather's fault you may have some good news. Well, eventually, seeing as this will take months to get resolved.  Now, onto the bad news. In general, the airlines owe you nothing more than a new ticket or a refund. If you were \"bumped\", these are your federal protections, and here's the full list of passenger rights. If your friend accepted the next flight they may be SOL, and otherwise they can take the airline to court for up to 4 times the airplane ticket cost. Having said that, delays due to bad weather have fewer protections which is why you may want to keep an eye on that. As this website puts it,  > both U.S. and EU flights aren\u2019t required to compensate you for bad weather conditions. In these scenarios, every form of compensation is voluntary on the part of the airline.  That's as far as federal protections go. Your friend may want to read the airline's travel contract and see if it says something more specific.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14281.0,"score_ratio":1.2588235294}
{"post_id":"zwbtkq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"[WA] Family of fourteen removed from flight to Disney vacation against their will to make room for previously delayed fliers. Told the earliest flight they could be on was 5 days later This isn't my family, but I am asking for a friend. To be specific:  > My aunt and her family, all 14 of them, we're going to Disney World today and the airport kept delaying them until they admitted they were kicking the entire family off the plane to replace them with others. And wouldn't give them a replacement flight. Just money back. >  > A whole gaggle of kids who would be going for the first time to something they had looked forward to for a year, many thousands of dollars for non refundable airbnb, rental cars, Disney tickets... and the airport just stopped them entirely. >  > And even tried to lie by claiming there was luggage trouble, hoping to delay them until after the plane was gone. >  > They claimed the soonest flight was five days from now > > Needless to say, that doesn\u2019t really work when you rented a whole house for 14 people, and multiple cars, and specific Disney tickets.  Do they have any recourse with the airline to recoup their money spent on this trip beyond the refunded tickets?","c_root_id_A":"j1umk15","c_root_id_B":"j1ux3ks","created_at_utc_A":1672153359,"created_at_utc_B":1672157886,"score_A":52,"score_B":132,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer  as much as it sucks trying to pull on heartstrings about kids etc has zero bearing on the situation  that being said provided the company compensates them for failing to meet their obligation i dont think there is a case here","human_ref_B":"If it is SW I believe they don\u2019t have any interline agreements so can\u2019t put passengers on anyone else\u2019s flights","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4527.0,"score_ratio":2.5384615385}
{"post_id":"zwbtkq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"[WA] Family of fourteen removed from flight to Disney vacation against their will to make room for previously delayed fliers. Told the earliest flight they could be on was 5 days later This isn't my family, but I am asking for a friend. To be specific:  > My aunt and her family, all 14 of them, we're going to Disney World today and the airport kept delaying them until they admitted they were kicking the entire family off the plane to replace them with others. And wouldn't give them a replacement flight. Just money back. >  > A whole gaggle of kids who would be going for the first time to something they had looked forward to for a year, many thousands of dollars for non refundable airbnb, rental cars, Disney tickets... and the airport just stopped them entirely. >  > And even tried to lie by claiming there was luggage trouble, hoping to delay them until after the plane was gone. >  > They claimed the soonest flight was five days from now > > Needless to say, that doesn\u2019t really work when you rented a whole house for 14 people, and multiple cars, and specific Disney tickets.  Do they have any recourse with the airline to recoup their money spent on this trip beyond the refunded tickets?","c_root_id_A":"j1vmpgz","c_root_id_B":"j1umk15","created_at_utc_A":1672168021,"created_at_utc_B":1672153359,"score_A":66,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"Situations when bumped passengers ARE eligible for compensation:      If you are not bumped from a flight for one of the reasons above, you qualify for involuntary denied boarding compensation if an airline requires you to give up your seat on an oversold flight and:               You have a confirmed reservation,                   You checked-in to your flight on time,                   You arrived at the departure gate on time, and                   The airline cannot get you to your destination within one hour of your flight\u2019s original arrival time.  If I am entitled to compensation, how is the amount of compensation calculated?      Passengers who are denied boarding involuntarily due to oversales are entitled to compensation that is based on the price of their ticket, the length of time that they are delayed in getting to their destination because of being denied boarding, and whether their flight is a domestic flight or an international flight leaving from the United States.  This is called \u201cdenied boarding compensation\u201d or \u201cDBC\u201d for short.           Most bumped passengers who experience short delays on flights will receive compensation equal to double the one-way price of the flight they were bumped from, but airlines may limit this amount to up to $775.  Passengers experiencing longer delays on flights will receive payments of four times the one-way value of the flight they were bumped from, but airlines may limit this amount to up to $1,550.  Please see the tables below.  Domestic - Denied Boarding Compensation (DBC)    Length of Delay \t  Compensation  0 to 1 hour arrival delay \t  No compensation  1 to 2 hour arrival delay \t  200% of one-way fare (airlines may limit the compensation to $775 if 200% of the one-way fare is higher than $775)  Over 2 hour arrival delay \t  400% of one-way fare (airlines may limit the compensation to $1,550 if 400% of the one-way fare is higher than $1,550)","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer  as much as it sucks trying to pull on heartstrings about kids etc has zero bearing on the situation  that being said provided the company compensates them for failing to meet their obligation i dont think there is a case here","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14662.0,"score_ratio":1.2692307692}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0ugrb5","c_root_id_B":"j0utvjk","created_at_utc_A":1671461168,"created_at_utc_B":1671466766,"score_A":364,"score_B":457,"human_ref_A":"You already received the product. You didn\u2019t steal it. You bought it. They shipped it. Block them and move on. Don\u2019t even respond to their communication about the \u201cissue\u201d. They can\u2019t force you to return something you legally purchased. They are just trying to \u201cshake you down\u201d for more money.","human_ref_B":"Sellers don't have any legal authority to reverse already completed transactions.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5598.0,"score_ratio":1.2554945055}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0ubvw0","c_root_id_B":"j0utvjk","created_at_utc_A":1671458867,"created_at_utc_B":1671466766,"score_A":179,"score_B":457,"human_ref_A":"\"No\" is a complete sentence.","human_ref_B":"Sellers don't have any legal authority to reverse already completed transactions.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7899.0,"score_ratio":2.5530726257}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0utvjk","c_root_id_B":"j0ub1hf","created_at_utc_A":1671466766,"created_at_utc_B":1671458441,"score_A":457,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"Sellers don't have any legal authority to reverse already completed transactions.","human_ref_B":"Was the pricing error something crazy? Like you  bought $500 worth of parts for $5?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8325.0,"score_ratio":5.5731707317}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0ugrb5","c_root_id_B":"j0ubvw0","created_at_utc_A":1671461168,"created_at_utc_B":1671458867,"score_A":364,"score_B":179,"human_ref_A":"You already received the product. You didn\u2019t steal it. You bought it. They shipped it. Block them and move on. Don\u2019t even respond to their communication about the \u201cissue\u201d. They can\u2019t force you to return something you legally purchased. They are just trying to \u201cshake you down\u201d for more money.","human_ref_B":"\"No\" is a complete sentence.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2301.0,"score_ratio":2.0335195531}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0ugrb5","c_root_id_B":"j0ub1hf","created_at_utc_A":1671461168,"created_at_utc_B":1671458441,"score_A":364,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"You already received the product. You didn\u2019t steal it. You bought it. They shipped it. Block them and move on. Don\u2019t even respond to their communication about the \u201cissue\u201d. They can\u2019t force you to return something you legally purchased. They are just trying to \u201cshake you down\u201d for more money.","human_ref_B":"Was the pricing error something crazy? Like you  bought $500 worth of parts for $5?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2727.0,"score_ratio":4.4390243902}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0ub1hf","c_root_id_B":"j0ubvw0","created_at_utc_A":1671458441,"created_at_utc_B":1671458867,"score_A":82,"score_B":179,"human_ref_A":"Was the pricing error something crazy? Like you  bought $500 worth of parts for $5?","human_ref_B":"\"No\" is a complete sentence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":426.0,"score_ratio":2.1829268293}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0v0mxf","c_root_id_B":"j0vwxjx","created_at_utc_A":1671469475,"created_at_utc_B":1671482093,"score_A":43,"score_B":78,"human_ref_A":"This sounds like you purchased inventory, which can be a lot of money for a new business. If this starts to get in the tens of thousands of dollars worth of parts, it may be worth a consultation with an attorney, but for the most part if you order something and they ship it to you they are not allowed to ask for more money.   Typically the most that they are allowed to do if there is an error in pricing is to cancel the order if they catch it before they ship it. But once you are in possession of the items, they are not allowed to increase the price since that would be very close to bait and switch laws.   I would very much send them a message that you do not intend to pay. Any price difference just be prepared that they might not sell to you in the future. In this case, it probably be worth it.  For now, just reiterate, that you do not intend to pay more money for a bait and switch. You can safely ignore it for the most part, but be prepared to get a consultation with an attorney if they intend to sue you even then you can typically wait until you receive a summons from a local courthouse or notification of an actual lawsuit. 99% of the time even when people threaten to sue. They are not going to because it does not make financial sense.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like they forgot to include their markup and sold it at cost.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12618.0,"score_ratio":1.8139534884}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0uzgti","c_root_id_B":"j0vwxjx","created_at_utc_A":1671469012,"created_at_utc_B":1671482093,"score_A":41,"score_B":78,"human_ref_A":"I mean you can offer to sell it back to them. You can also tell them to pound sand.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like they forgot to include their markup and sold it at cost.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13081.0,"score_ratio":1.9024390244}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0uzgti","c_root_id_B":"j0v0mxf","created_at_utc_A":1671469012,"created_at_utc_B":1671469475,"score_A":41,"score_B":43,"human_ref_A":"I mean you can offer to sell it back to them. You can also tell them to pound sand.","human_ref_B":"This sounds like you purchased inventory, which can be a lot of money for a new business. If this starts to get in the tens of thousands of dollars worth of parts, it may be worth a consultation with an attorney, but for the most part if you order something and they ship it to you they are not allowed to ask for more money.   Typically the most that they are allowed to do if there is an error in pricing is to cancel the order if they catch it before they ship it. But once you are in possession of the items, they are not allowed to increase the price since that would be very close to bait and switch laws.   I would very much send them a message that you do not intend to pay. Any price difference just be prepared that they might not sell to you in the future. In this case, it probably be worth it.  For now, just reiterate, that you do not intend to pay more money for a bait and switch. You can safely ignore it for the most part, but be prepared to get a consultation with an attorney if they intend to sue you even then you can typically wait until you receive a summons from a local courthouse or notification of an actual lawsuit. 99% of the time even when people threaten to sue. They are not going to because it does not make financial sense.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":463.0,"score_ratio":1.0487804878}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0xgnel","c_root_id_B":"j0x4ftk","created_at_utc_A":1671506352,"created_at_utc_B":1671500743,"score_A":11,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"You have possession of the parts. You came by them lawfully in pursuance of a contract of sale, committing no deception in the process. You have paid the price the seller asked for. A unilateral mistake is not grounds for reforming the contract. You owe the seller nothing.","human_ref_B":"They have no legal ground to stand on. You went completed an honest transaction that THEY priced incorrectly on their end. You are the legal owner and the terms of sale were executed, they cannot change it after the fact only correct their pricing for future sales of the item.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5609.0,"score_ratio":1.2222222222}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0xgnel","c_root_id_B":"j0wzs7p","created_at_utc_A":1671506352,"created_at_utc_B":1671498621,"score_A":11,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"You have possession of the parts. You came by them lawfully in pursuance of a contract of sale, committing no deception in the process. You have paid the price the seller asked for. A unilateral mistake is not grounds for reforming the contract. You owe the seller nothing.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer... Do you need this supplier in the future? Will you work with these people in the future? Did the supplier make a genuine mistake and misprice this part?  I am sure if the roles were reversed and you were the one that made the mistake you would like to work with a reasonable person on the other end. Hopefully if this was an honest mistake then you could do the same.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7731.0,"score_ratio":1.2222222222}
{"post_id":"zps9oz","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I purchased something and the seller (company) now wants more money for it or a return? I'm starting a new business and purchased some replacement parts for a machine. After searching the web a bit I found the best price on the part and put in my order. It shipped straight from the manufacturer, not the selling company, and I received my parts.   Later I received an email saying there was a pricing error, and to contact them to pay the difference or return the parts. Does this ask violate any laws? Am I under any compulsion to do as they ask? Common sense says \"no,\" to the latter but I want to be careful as I'm just starting this new business.","c_root_id_A":"j0xgnel","c_root_id_B":"j0xcts7","created_at_utc_A":1671506352,"created_at_utc_B":1671504541,"score_A":11,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"You have possession of the parts. You came by them lawfully in pursuance of a contract of sale, committing no deception in the process. You have paid the price the seller asked for. A unilateral mistake is not grounds for reforming the contract. You owe the seller nothing.","human_ref_B":"I don't believe they have a leg to stand on, BUT will you ever need to order parts from this manufacturer again? They might not ever sell to you again, and if these are specialty parts (ex: refrigerant parts for a specific type of machine), that could cause a real headache down the road. If it's something like that, it might be worth paying the difference to keep a relationship with that manufacturer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1811.0,"score_ratio":1.8333333333}
{"post_id":"9lxino","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I live in Ontario Canada, and our neighbor just cut down two old 100 year old trees that look to be on or right beside the property line according to survey. He had asked if he could cut down and we said to wait and we would think. He used our property to fall the trees.","c_root_id_A":"e7a64c5","c_root_id_B":"e7a5lwh","created_at_utc_A":1538845955,"created_at_utc_B":1538845519,"score_A":538,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"1. If you have any pictures of the trees, keep them safe. Take pictures of the trees now, on the ground, including the stumps. Those pictures can be used by an arborist to estimate age and monetary value.  2. Get a survey done to determine if the trees were on your property.  3. If there was any damage done to your property when the trees were felled, take pictures, video, etc...  4. Write down (NOW) any details you can recall of conversations with your neighbor. If any were electronic, be sure to keep those records safe and backed-up.  5. Retain a local real estate attorney.  This might result in a significant claim against your neighbor.","human_ref_B":"What species of tree? What was his reasoning to cut the trees down? Were they threatening his house or something?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":436.0,"score_ratio":16.8125}
{"post_id":"9lxino","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I live in Ontario Canada, and our neighbor just cut down two old 100 year old trees that look to be on or right beside the property line according to survey. He had asked if he could cut down and we said to wait and we would think. He used our property to fall the trees.","c_root_id_A":"e7amp5s","c_root_id_B":"e7agadm","created_at_utc_A":1538860209,"created_at_utc_B":1538854660,"score_A":295,"score_B":159,"human_ref_A":"Fuck yeah.  Tree law.    In one reddit-famous tree law case, someone in Oregon in the US was compensated to the tune of $650,000 USD because his neighbor cut down 15 mature white oaks.  The value of the trees of yours that were cut down is relevant to your case, so you should contact an arborist to get the value.  In addition to the cost of replacement, you may also be entitled to the value of the lumber.  As such, this could get very pricey for your neighbor.      There's a subreddit for this as well.  \/r\/treelaw and you may be able to find some advice there as well.  Maybe you can find some Ontario\/Canada examples to follow there.","human_ref_B":"Where in Ontario? Some municipalities require city approval to remove trees over a certain size.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5549.0,"score_ratio":1.8553459119}
{"post_id":"9lxino","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I live in Ontario Canada, and our neighbor just cut down two old 100 year old trees that look to be on or right beside the property line according to survey. He had asked if he could cut down and we said to wait and we would think. He used our property to fall the trees.","c_root_id_A":"e7amp5s","c_root_id_B":"e7a5lwh","created_at_utc_A":1538860209,"created_at_utc_B":1538845519,"score_A":295,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Fuck yeah.  Tree law.    In one reddit-famous tree law case, someone in Oregon in the US was compensated to the tune of $650,000 USD because his neighbor cut down 15 mature white oaks.  The value of the trees of yours that were cut down is relevant to your case, so you should contact an arborist to get the value.  In addition to the cost of replacement, you may also be entitled to the value of the lumber.  As such, this could get very pricey for your neighbor.      There's a subreddit for this as well.  \/r\/treelaw and you may be able to find some advice there as well.  Maybe you can find some Ontario\/Canada examples to follow there.","human_ref_B":"What species of tree? What was his reasoning to cut the trees down? Were they threatening his house or something?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14690.0,"score_ratio":9.21875}
{"post_id":"9lxino","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I live in Ontario Canada, and our neighbor just cut down two old 100 year old trees that look to be on or right beside the property line according to survey. He had asked if he could cut down and we said to wait and we would think. He used our property to fall the trees.","c_root_id_A":"e7agadm","c_root_id_B":"e7a5lwh","created_at_utc_A":1538854660,"created_at_utc_B":1538845519,"score_A":159,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Where in Ontario? Some municipalities require city approval to remove trees over a certain size.","human_ref_B":"What species of tree? What was his reasoning to cut the trees down? Were they threatening his house or something?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9141.0,"score_ratio":4.96875}
{"post_id":"9lxino","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"I live in Ontario Canada, and our neighbor just cut down two old 100 year old trees that look to be on or right beside the property line according to survey. He had asked if he could cut down and we said to wait and we would think. He used our property to fall the trees.","c_root_id_A":"e7amys4","c_root_id_B":"e7a5lwh","created_at_utc_A":1538860459,"created_at_utc_B":1538845519,"score_A":51,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"I dont know what city you are in Ontario but you may want to check out if a permit was required to fell the tree and report it to your local by law enforcement if they didnt have one. In Toronto, a permit must be obtained for removals of all healthy trees of a certain size, even on private property. A fine can be levied between 500 and 100,000 dollars  https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/311\/knowledgebase\/kb\/docs\/articles\/parks,-forestry-and-recreation\/urban-forestry\/permits-removing-or-injuring-trees-on-private-property-private-tree-bylaw.html","human_ref_B":"What species of tree? What was his reasoning to cut the trees down? Were they threatening his house or something?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14940.0,"score_ratio":1.59375}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl4qhps","c_root_id_B":"dl4pprl","created_at_utc_A":1501798516,"created_at_utc_B":1501797653,"score_A":1486,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"Luckily(?), you have testimony in writing that an adult male sexually assaulted your underage daughter. I'm so sorry that she had to go through an assault compounded by victim-blaming.","human_ref_B":"Call the police and call your lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":863.0,"score_ratio":28.5769230769}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl53ckj","c_root_id_B":"dl51x3z","created_at_utc_A":1501814679,"created_at_utc_B":1501812779,"score_A":332,"score_B":131,"human_ref_A":"No new legal advice, other than what other posters have said. But as a survivor myself, I can't stress enough how much reaching out to your local rape crisis center can help. The one in my state was able to set me up with a therapist that specialized in healing from assault, provided me legal resources, and opened up a lot of doors for a great support system. It also would probably benefit you to have a few counseling sessions as well, because second hand trauma can be really awful. And any further contact with your ex\/his mother, document document document. Save any texts or emails, especially if they admit to knowing it happened and failed to do anything about it. I'm so sorry your daughter had to go through this but props to you for being an amazing mom through it.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but did a quick web search. Age of consent in Maine is 16. Unfortunately they have a 5 year \"Romeo and Juliet\" exemption. Was your daughter past her 14th birthday? If not, the exemption doesn't apply (only for those over 14 but not yet 16). Was the perv's 19th birthday before your daughter's 14th? If so, the age gap is over 5 years.  Note that I'm looking for ways in which the exemption would NOT apply, in other words that in the eyes of the law it would not be possible for your daughter to consent. Definitely need to get your daughter out of that \"blame the victim\" environment - and I hope that molestor gets locked up and the key thrown away.  Note that your ex preferring to sacrifice his daughter in order to protect his nephew who assaulted her should help your case in terms of change of custody\/visitation. If you can't get that changed, at least try to get things up so that HE is the one who has to make any travel arrangements - and remind him (registered letter) about the Mann Act.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1900.0,"score_ratio":2.534351145}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl52g2t","c_root_id_B":"dl53ckj","created_at_utc_A":1501813460,"created_at_utc_B":1501814679,"score_A":98,"score_B":332,"human_ref_A":"I'm so sorry this happened to your daughter. Please reach out to RAINN.org, which has fantastic resources for victims of sexual assault and can direct you to those in your area.","human_ref_B":"No new legal advice, other than what other posters have said. But as a survivor myself, I can't stress enough how much reaching out to your local rape crisis center can help. The one in my state was able to set me up with a therapist that specialized in healing from assault, provided me legal resources, and opened up a lot of doors for a great support system. It also would probably benefit you to have a few counseling sessions as well, because second hand trauma can be really awful. And any further contact with your ex\/his mother, document document document. Save any texts or emails, especially if they admit to knowing it happened and failed to do anything about it. I'm so sorry your daughter had to go through this but props to you for being an amazing mom through it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1219.0,"score_ratio":3.387755102}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl53ckj","c_root_id_B":"dl4pprl","created_at_utc_A":1501814679,"created_at_utc_B":1501797653,"score_A":332,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"No new legal advice, other than what other posters have said. But as a survivor myself, I can't stress enough how much reaching out to your local rape crisis center can help. The one in my state was able to set me up with a therapist that specialized in healing from assault, provided me legal resources, and opened up a lot of doors for a great support system. It also would probably benefit you to have a few counseling sessions as well, because second hand trauma can be really awful. And any further contact with your ex\/his mother, document document document. Save any texts or emails, especially if they admit to knowing it happened and failed to do anything about it. I'm so sorry your daughter had to go through this but props to you for being an amazing mom through it.","human_ref_B":"Call the police and call your lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17026.0,"score_ratio":6.3846153846}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl5qydb","c_root_id_B":"dl51x3z","created_at_utc_A":1501857718,"created_at_utc_B":1501812779,"score_A":144,"score_B":131,"human_ref_A":"What in the absolute fuck. Your poor daughter. At least ONE of her parents is looking out for her...","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but did a quick web search. Age of consent in Maine is 16. Unfortunately they have a 5 year \"Romeo and Juliet\" exemption. Was your daughter past her 14th birthday? If not, the exemption doesn't apply (only for those over 14 but not yet 16). Was the perv's 19th birthday before your daughter's 14th? If so, the age gap is over 5 years.  Note that I'm looking for ways in which the exemption would NOT apply, in other words that in the eyes of the law it would not be possible for your daughter to consent. Definitely need to get your daughter out of that \"blame the victim\" environment - and I hope that molestor gets locked up and the key thrown away.  Note that your ex preferring to sacrifice his daughter in order to protect his nephew who assaulted her should help your case in terms of change of custody\/visitation. If you can't get that changed, at least try to get things up so that HE is the one who has to make any travel arrangements - and remind him (registered letter) about the Mann Act.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":44939.0,"score_ratio":1.0992366412}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl52g2t","c_root_id_B":"dl5qydb","created_at_utc_A":1501813460,"created_at_utc_B":1501857718,"score_A":98,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"I'm so sorry this happened to your daughter. Please reach out to RAINN.org, which has fantastic resources for victims of sexual assault and can direct you to those in your area.","human_ref_B":"What in the absolute fuck. Your poor daughter. At least ONE of her parents is looking out for her...","labels":0,"seconds_difference":44258.0,"score_ratio":1.4693877551}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl4pprl","c_root_id_B":"dl5qydb","created_at_utc_A":1501797653,"created_at_utc_B":1501857718,"score_A":52,"score_B":144,"human_ref_A":"Call the police and call your lawyer","human_ref_B":"What in the absolute fuck. Your poor daughter. At least ONE of her parents is looking out for her...","labels":0,"seconds_difference":60065.0,"score_ratio":2.7692307692}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl4pprl","c_root_id_B":"dl51x3z","created_at_utc_A":1501797653,"created_at_utc_B":1501812779,"score_A":52,"score_B":131,"human_ref_A":"Call the police and call your lawyer","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but did a quick web search. Age of consent in Maine is 16. Unfortunately they have a 5 year \"Romeo and Juliet\" exemption. Was your daughter past her 14th birthday? If not, the exemption doesn't apply (only for those over 14 but not yet 16). Was the perv's 19th birthday before your daughter's 14th? If so, the age gap is over 5 years.  Note that I'm looking for ways in which the exemption would NOT apply, in other words that in the eyes of the law it would not be possible for your daughter to consent. Definitely need to get your daughter out of that \"blame the victim\" environment - and I hope that molestor gets locked up and the key thrown away.  Note that your ex preferring to sacrifice his daughter in order to protect his nephew who assaulted her should help your case in terms of change of custody\/visitation. If you can't get that changed, at least try to get things up so that HE is the one who has to make any travel arrangements - and remind him (registered letter) about the Mann Act.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15126.0,"score_ratio":2.5192307692}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl5u3da","c_root_id_B":"dl52g2t","created_at_utc_A":1501861069,"created_at_utc_B":1501813460,"score_A":103,"score_B":98,"human_ref_A":"I'm so sorry. Other people have given you some awesome advice. All I have to say is, I would try and see if there was a way you could file charges against the grandmother and her father. Accessories after the fact, tampering with evidence, something! They knew if happened, and though it was ok because \"she was being a slut and deserved it\". Who in their right mind thinks this is ok? It makes you wonder how many other girls this cousin has raped and they covered it up. Especially family members.   I'm also not one for suing, but after the trial, I highly recommend suing not only the cousin, but the father and grandmother for emotional distress for everything they have. If they are as wealthy as you say, I would go after every dime. People like this disgust me. They think because they have money and religion they are above everything. Your daughter deserves it.","human_ref_B":"I'm so sorry this happened to your daughter. Please reach out to RAINN.org, which has fantastic resources for victims of sexual assault and can direct you to those in your area.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":47609.0,"score_ratio":1.0510204082}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl5u3da","c_root_id_B":"dl4pprl","created_at_utc_A":1501861069,"created_at_utc_B":1501797653,"score_A":103,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"I'm so sorry. Other people have given you some awesome advice. All I have to say is, I would try and see if there was a way you could file charges against the grandmother and her father. Accessories after the fact, tampering with evidence, something! They knew if happened, and though it was ok because \"she was being a slut and deserved it\". Who in their right mind thinks this is ok? It makes you wonder how many other girls this cousin has raped and they covered it up. Especially family members.   I'm also not one for suing, but after the trial, I highly recommend suing not only the cousin, but the father and grandmother for emotional distress for everything they have. If they are as wealthy as you say, I would go after every dime. People like this disgust me. They think because they have money and religion they are above everything. Your daughter deserves it.","human_ref_B":"Call the police and call your lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":63416.0,"score_ratio":1.9807692308}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl5rwly","c_root_id_B":"dl5u3da","created_at_utc_A":1501858760,"created_at_utc_B":1501861069,"score_A":27,"score_B":103,"human_ref_A":"A lawyer is gonna be the best bet. They'll know how to handle it and the language to use with the ex and the cops both local to you and him. And I hope they nail your ex and who ever did this to the wall.","human_ref_B":"I'm so sorry. Other people have given you some awesome advice. All I have to say is, I would try and see if there was a way you could file charges against the grandmother and her father. Accessories after the fact, tampering with evidence, something! They knew if happened, and though it was ok because \"she was being a slut and deserved it\". Who in their right mind thinks this is ok? It makes you wonder how many other girls this cousin has raped and they covered it up. Especially family members.   I'm also not one for suing, but after the trial, I highly recommend suing not only the cousin, but the father and grandmother for emotional distress for everything they have. If they are as wealthy as you say, I would go after every dime. People like this disgust me. They think because they have money and religion they are above everything. Your daughter deserves it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2309.0,"score_ratio":3.8148148148}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl5u3da","c_root_id_B":"dl5tqbk","created_at_utc_A":1501861069,"created_at_utc_B":1501860683,"score_A":103,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"I'm so sorry. Other people have given you some awesome advice. All I have to say is, I would try and see if there was a way you could file charges against the grandmother and her father. Accessories after the fact, tampering with evidence, something! They knew if happened, and though it was ok because \"she was being a slut and deserved it\". Who in their right mind thinks this is ok? It makes you wonder how many other girls this cousin has raped and they covered it up. Especially family members.   I'm also not one for suing, but after the trial, I highly recommend suing not only the cousin, but the father and grandmother for emotional distress for everything they have. If they are as wealthy as you say, I would go after every dime. People like this disgust me. They think because they have money and religion they are above everything. Your daughter deserves it.","human_ref_B":"I'm so sorry.  I can't even imagine how angry I'd be.  I'm so glad she has you and that that POS who fathered her is not her real family.  I hope you move heaven and earth to keep her away from them forever, and I hope your daughter isn't permanently scarred by this.  And I hope they lock up the 19 year old for a good long time. It surely isn't up to just one parent to decide whether to press charges.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":386.0,"score_ratio":4.12}
{"post_id":"6rftxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[ME \/ CA] My teenage daughter was sexually assaulted while visiting her father for the summer. Hi everyone, thank you in advance for any help you can provide.  My ex and I divorced ten years ago, we have a 14 year old daughter and joint custody, though she spends the school year in SoCal with me, and the summer in Maine with her father. Our divorce was not amicable, but I do everything in my power to keep it from affecting our daughter, and have not told her about my reasons for wanting a divorce, out of an interest of not poisoning her relationship with her father.  She arrived home this morning, and she looked pale, and was shaking and in tears. After asking her what was wrong, she handed me a letter from my ex's mother. Apparently, my daughter was \"acting like a slut\" and \"dressing inappropriately\" in front of her cousins, and her 19 year old cousin sexually assaulted her. The letter was telling *me* how I'm supposed to change how I'm raising my daughter, to prevent \"promiscuity\". She's always been a crazy bible-thumping weirdo, so I ignored it.  I took my daughter home, and immediately called my ex, asking him to send me the forms so that I can have copies of her medical records from being sent to the hospital sent to her doctor, and ask for the name and number of whichever police officer is handling her case. He informed me that he decided not to press charges, because \"[Our daughter] was being a slut and she needs to know she's not going to be rewarded with attention for that kind of behavior.\"  I'm livid. It's been four weeks since the event happened, and they didn't permit her to call me that whole time. I wish I had given her the cell phone I had waiting at home before she left, but I'd intended it as a \"you're starting high school\" gift, and thought it best to wait.  I want to press charges, and see the aggressor punished to the fullest extent of the law. I would also like to see about amending our custody agreement so that she doesn't ever have to go see that fucked up side of her family again. I'm so angry right now I cannot think straight, and she's taking a nap. What do I need to do? Who do I need to call?","c_root_id_A":"dl4pprl","c_root_id_B":"dl52g2t","created_at_utc_A":1501797653,"created_at_utc_B":1501813460,"score_A":52,"score_B":98,"human_ref_A":"Call the police and call your lawyer","human_ref_B":"I'm so sorry this happened to your daughter. Please reach out to RAINN.org, which has fantastic resources for victims of sexual assault and can direct you to those in your area.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15807.0,"score_ratio":1.8846153846}
{"post_id":"pv6cal","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[NY] I have been accidentally using my ex's, friends, or someone I knew from the past's Debit Card for the past few months on Ubers and Grubhub. The title sums up my situation pretty accurately, but I'll provide a bit more details.  I needed to take an Uber home a few months ago, and my default payment with my debit card was being denied so I used a card which I assumed was my father's, which I had on file with Uber as I used it before. This same situation happened with GrubHub, as well. I've been using the card for about 4-6 months. I asked my father about this last night to which he replied it wasn't his card. We double-checked his cards and mine to find out that it's neither of our cards.   I tried to find out who the card belonged to, but Uber and GrubHub only provide the last 4 digits and the expiration date of saved cards. I want to remedy this situation but I'm not sure how as I don't have enough information to reach out to the person. I tried reaching out to friends and exes and all of them have told me it's none of their cards; this worries me, as if it's an ex from a while back, they probably don't remember and think it's fraud and\/or identity theft. I'm also curious\/scared to know what steps this person has been doing during this entire time based on my activity with the card.  I'm not sure how to proceed. I switched payments for the past few Uber rides to my card, but that's all I can think to do now.","c_root_id_A":"he90sx6","c_root_id_B":"he8algp","created_at_utc_A":1632594699,"created_at_utc_B":1632583079,"score_A":617,"score_B":53,"human_ref_A":"Just one thing to check...  Do you use Apple Pay or similar? If so, Apple Pay creates a virtual card with a different number, which could be the source of the confusion. Has the money definitely not been coming out of your account?  On iPhone go to Settings -> Wallet and you can tap on each card to see the last 4 digits of the virtual card number associated with the physical card","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer But work for a financial institution  &#x200B;  1. Have you made any attempt to remedy the situation with your financial institution? I think this will be a very important part of this. If you have not made an attempt to sort out why your card is being declined and continued to use a card that was not in your name that could very much be an issue. Was the card declined due to insufficient funds, or a bank error?  The idea of you continuing to use a card for 4-6 months without notifying the owner of the card which you thought was your father is a little confusing but also I do not know your relationship, nor will I pretend to. I understand that it you believed it was your father, but it is important to understand that that is still not your card.  2. How much have you charged to that card as well? Again this is not your money, but knowing how much it is could be a decent difference. If it truly was an accident and was a small amount of transactions, personally while whoever owns the card has every right to be furious with you. I don't know if  legal action against you would be worth it, you should continue to do your due diligence to figure out who the card belongs to and repay them the funds. However if we are talking in the upwards of thousands, you could be looking at a different idea picture entirely. 3. My last push for you here would be to look into the billing information attached to the card within those applications. Typically from what I utilize there should be additional information available  At the end of the day, I do not see this going farther than you having a truly pissed off card holder, that will look to retrieve the funds from you. You owe this person these funds, which I am sure you already know and are accounting for. Hope this situation does not go farther than a couple of angry texts, and you reimbursing them. If you can sort out who this card belongs too.  &#x200B;  At work and trying to type this quickly so my apologies for any errors, I can clarify anything if needed- Edited","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11620.0,"score_ratio":11.641509434}
{"post_id":"pv6cal","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[NY] I have been accidentally using my ex's, friends, or someone I knew from the past's Debit Card for the past few months on Ubers and Grubhub. The title sums up my situation pretty accurately, but I'll provide a bit more details.  I needed to take an Uber home a few months ago, and my default payment with my debit card was being denied so I used a card which I assumed was my father's, which I had on file with Uber as I used it before. This same situation happened with GrubHub, as well. I've been using the card for about 4-6 months. I asked my father about this last night to which he replied it wasn't his card. We double-checked his cards and mine to find out that it's neither of our cards.   I tried to find out who the card belonged to, but Uber and GrubHub only provide the last 4 digits and the expiration date of saved cards. I want to remedy this situation but I'm not sure how as I don't have enough information to reach out to the person. I tried reaching out to friends and exes and all of them have told me it's none of their cards; this worries me, as if it's an ex from a while back, they probably don't remember and think it's fraud and\/or identity theft. I'm also curious\/scared to know what steps this person has been doing during this entire time based on my activity with the card.  I'm not sure how to proceed. I switched payments for the past few Uber rides to my card, but that's all I can think to do now.","c_root_id_A":"he92bun","c_root_id_B":"he8algp","created_at_utc_A":1632595365,"created_at_utc_B":1632583079,"score_A":264,"score_B":53,"human_ref_A":"How about contacting Uber and asking them to refund all those transactions and re-run them on your real card?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer But work for a financial institution  &#x200B;  1. Have you made any attempt to remedy the situation with your financial institution? I think this will be a very important part of this. If you have not made an attempt to sort out why your card is being declined and continued to use a card that was not in your name that could very much be an issue. Was the card declined due to insufficient funds, or a bank error?  The idea of you continuing to use a card for 4-6 months without notifying the owner of the card which you thought was your father is a little confusing but also I do not know your relationship, nor will I pretend to. I understand that it you believed it was your father, but it is important to understand that that is still not your card.  2. How much have you charged to that card as well? Again this is not your money, but knowing how much it is could be a decent difference. If it truly was an accident and was a small amount of transactions, personally while whoever owns the card has every right to be furious with you. I don't know if  legal action against you would be worth it, you should continue to do your due diligence to figure out who the card belongs to and repay them the funds. However if we are talking in the upwards of thousands, you could be looking at a different idea picture entirely. 3. My last push for you here would be to look into the billing information attached to the card within those applications. Typically from what I utilize there should be additional information available  At the end of the day, I do not see this going farther than you having a truly pissed off card holder, that will look to retrieve the funds from you. You owe this person these funds, which I am sure you already know and are accounting for. Hope this situation does not go farther than a couple of angry texts, and you reimbursing them. If you can sort out who this card belongs too.  &#x200B;  At work and trying to type this quickly so my apologies for any errors, I can clarify anything if needed- Edited","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12286.0,"score_ratio":4.9811320755}
{"post_id":"pv6cal","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[NY] I have been accidentally using my ex's, friends, or someone I knew from the past's Debit Card for the past few months on Ubers and Grubhub. The title sums up my situation pretty accurately, but I'll provide a bit more details.  I needed to take an Uber home a few months ago, and my default payment with my debit card was being denied so I used a card which I assumed was my father's, which I had on file with Uber as I used it before. This same situation happened with GrubHub, as well. I've been using the card for about 4-6 months. I asked my father about this last night to which he replied it wasn't his card. We double-checked his cards and mine to find out that it's neither of our cards.   I tried to find out who the card belonged to, but Uber and GrubHub only provide the last 4 digits and the expiration date of saved cards. I want to remedy this situation but I'm not sure how as I don't have enough information to reach out to the person. I tried reaching out to friends and exes and all of them have told me it's none of their cards; this worries me, as if it's an ex from a while back, they probably don't remember and think it's fraud and\/or identity theft. I'm also curious\/scared to know what steps this person has been doing during this entire time based on my activity with the card.  I'm not sure how to proceed. I switched payments for the past few Uber rides to my card, but that's all I can think to do now.","c_root_id_A":"he8algp","c_root_id_B":"he93f8b","created_at_utc_A":1632583079,"created_at_utc_B":1632595850,"score_A":53,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer But work for a financial institution  &#x200B;  1. Have you made any attempt to remedy the situation with your financial institution? I think this will be a very important part of this. If you have not made an attempt to sort out why your card is being declined and continued to use a card that was not in your name that could very much be an issue. Was the card declined due to insufficient funds, or a bank error?  The idea of you continuing to use a card for 4-6 months without notifying the owner of the card which you thought was your father is a little confusing but also I do not know your relationship, nor will I pretend to. I understand that it you believed it was your father, but it is important to understand that that is still not your card.  2. How much have you charged to that card as well? Again this is not your money, but knowing how much it is could be a decent difference. If it truly was an accident and was a small amount of transactions, personally while whoever owns the card has every right to be furious with you. I don't know if  legal action against you would be worth it, you should continue to do your due diligence to figure out who the card belongs to and repay them the funds. However if we are talking in the upwards of thousands, you could be looking at a different idea picture entirely. 3. My last push for you here would be to look into the billing information attached to the card within those applications. Typically from what I utilize there should be additional information available  At the end of the day, I do not see this going farther than you having a truly pissed off card holder, that will look to retrieve the funds from you. You owe this person these funds, which I am sure you already know and are accounting for. Hope this situation does not go farther than a couple of angry texts, and you reimbursing them. If you can sort out who this card belongs too.  &#x200B;  At work and trying to type this quickly so my apologies for any errors, I can clarify anything if needed- Edited","human_ref_B":"How I would handle it:  1. Go through your receipts to find the first instance of having used that card. That should give you an idea of who to contact.  2. Add up the sum total of your charges to that card.  3. Contact anyone you think the card might belong to and verify that they're getting erroneous charges from Uber\/Grubhub\/whatever. This might take some doing because they haven't stopped it, cancelled the card etc. so it's possible they haven't noticed.  4. Offer to reimburse them the full amount you've spent. Personally, if it was me, I'd offer the full amount plus 10% for the mix-up but that's up to you.   At that point, a reasonable person would either accept your offer to reimburse them (with interest if you choose to go that route) or not. If they don't they might decide to take some sort of legal action against you and I can't advise you on that beyond knowing that \\*most\\* crimes require intent in some form.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12771.0,"score_ratio":2.2641509434}
{"post_id":"pi4nd5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"How to help intellectually disabled cousin currently in prison into a more appropriate place? My cousin (23M) has been in jail since January for saying he had a gun and \u201ctrying to rob a store\u201d. He didn\u2019t have a real gun, just an air soft gun. The real issue is that he is severely intellectually disabled (mentally he is probably 4-5 years old, he was in special Ed his whole childhood). His immediate family is very poor and have hired a lawyer but he hasn\u2019t been able to get him out. I feel like if anything he should be in a home or psych hospital because he is so disabled. I feel so bad for him in prison because I know he doesn\u2019t know what is going on and I worry he isn\u2019t being treated properly. I feel like it should be against the law to have someone that disabled locked away in an adult prison. Is there anything I can do or any laws I can use to get him out of there and into a more appropriate place? Are there any national organizations that fight for disabled people like him that we should contact? I have also thought about going to a news organization with this story. Do you think public outrage would help him? We are in Georgia, USA.","c_root_id_A":"hboye5g","c_root_id_B":"hbojrzv","created_at_utc_A":1630853734,"created_at_utc_B":1630846412,"score_A":14,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but worked with this population in Georgia in the past  Contact the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Disability and Mental Health services are woefully underfunded and under-resourced in Georgia (really, everywhere). There are institutions in Georgia for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. However, the goal is to get individuals in the least restrictive environment, which, for many individuals, results in them then not having adequate support resources and ending up cycling back into dangerous situations or institutionalized.","human_ref_B":"Have you tried the ACLU?  Legal Aid?  ADRC?  Work the phones, write letters, contact local politicians, be a pain in the ass.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7322.0,"score_ratio":2.3333333333}
{"post_id":"pi4nd5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"How to help intellectually disabled cousin currently in prison into a more appropriate place? My cousin (23M) has been in jail since January for saying he had a gun and \u201ctrying to rob a store\u201d. He didn\u2019t have a real gun, just an air soft gun. The real issue is that he is severely intellectually disabled (mentally he is probably 4-5 years old, he was in special Ed his whole childhood). His immediate family is very poor and have hired a lawyer but he hasn\u2019t been able to get him out. I feel like if anything he should be in a home or psych hospital because he is so disabled. I feel so bad for him in prison because I know he doesn\u2019t know what is going on and I worry he isn\u2019t being treated properly. I feel like it should be against the law to have someone that disabled locked away in an adult prison. Is there anything I can do or any laws I can use to get him out of there and into a more appropriate place? Are there any national organizations that fight for disabled people like him that we should contact? I have also thought about going to a news organization with this story. Do you think public outrage would help him? We are in Georgia, USA.","c_root_id_A":"hbpf9gv","c_root_id_B":"hbojrzv","created_at_utc_A":1630861210,"created_at_utc_B":1630846412,"score_A":10,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Find a lawyer who can get him a competency hearing, if the current lawyer isn\u2019t pushing for it they might not have experience doing it. If he\u2019s indigent he can get a public defender and you could and should inform them immediately of his issues. Also, if you are able to get any sort of paperwork together documenting his disability do so. Things like school and medical records. If he\u2019s had an IQ test 70 is usually the magic number for competency. Also be aware that sometimes the prisons have actually already started this process but they need to transfer him to a state hospital, and those often have incredibly long wait times (like 8-14 months). Your best bet is finding a lawyer who will put together all the evidence that your cousin is incompetent and go to the DA with it and get the DA to agree to send him to a facility with a plea.  Edit: spellcheck, I am not a lawyer","human_ref_B":"Have you tried the ACLU?  Legal Aid?  ADRC?  Work the phones, write letters, contact local politicians, be a pain in the ass.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14798.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"4fqp7j","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"[NJ\/PA] Just found out 5yr old son is not mine, have been paying child support Hello Reddit, I am posting this question for a friend who received the results of a \"peace of mind\" paternity test today.  Five years ago my friend received a phone call from a (newly) ex-girlfriend alerting to him that she was pregnant. Being a stand up guy the two got back together and tried to make the relationship work. They stayed together until the baby was born and later split up (within the first year). New Jersey handled the custody and child support hearings. About two years ago the mother moved to Pennsylvania without alerting the court.  Neither mother, nor my friend, live in New Jersey now and the case was never moved. My friend now lives in CA with his new wife and new born son.   Upon seeing his new born he had a gut feeling his 5 year old may not actually be his. On the advice of a lawyer he conducted the paternity test (called a \"peace of mind\" test) and learned he is not the father.   He is devastated but will be pursuing the removal of his name from the birth certificate and the termination of his child support payments.   He is wondering what he can expect through the courts. We've heard terrible stories of men who have been lied to about paternity being held responsible for continued child support payments because the courts like to keep a support system for the child.   The mother is a bit rough. Fresh neck tattoo, knuckle tatts, a single mother, but does have the support of a well-off family. My friend and his wife are living with her (his new wife's) family just trying to make ends meet with their own new child.   They will be hiring a lawyer but want to know what the first steps should be. Does he keep this a secret from the mother(is there a reason) or must he immediately state his findings? Are they in for a big fight (how expensive\/experienced of a lawyer should he be looking to hire). Will the judge for sure order a court appointed paternity test based on his independent finding or could even that be denied? Any chance for repayment of the five years or child support payments? Any reason they should push for the case to be moved from NJ to PA?  Thanks for your help. If there are specific questions that I cannot answer I will get the answers directly from my friend. This is all very emotional for him but I fear time is of the essence.","c_root_id_A":"d2b5pz7","c_root_id_B":"d2b5nsb","created_at_utc_A":1461202503,"created_at_utc_B":1461202411,"score_A":217,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"This is going to be very area\/fact specific.  He needs a lawyer **Immediately**.  There have been numerous cases of courts deciding that the guy in your friend's position who have decided he needs to keep on paying child support, because the child would suffer in the absence of it.  He's not getting any money back, forget that.  Let me repeat: It is possible that your friend will be ordered to continue paying child support in this case.  Lawyer.  Now.","human_ref_B":">Any chance for repayment of the five years or child support payments?  I am not a lawyer, but I sincerely doubt this will happen.  Support is for the child and generally the courts will not give a fcuk that \"your friend\" has been paying for a child that was not his 5 years after the fact.  Support is for the well being of the child.  If he was really concerned, the friend should have conducted the DNA test day 1.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":92.0,"score_ratio":7.4827586207}
{"post_id":"ec02mv","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"[VA] My ex\/daughters mother beat the daylight out of me yesterday in my own home, tried to strangle me & refused to leave after i said it over 20 times, i swatted her off several times as she kept on coming for me after i broke free. I had to leave my own home to get away. Note: We dont live togethe  My ex has been trying to get back with me but i have not been interested. Shes been extremely bitter and resentful. Yesterday she came to pick my daughter up and my daughter was asleep (4month old) i told her she should let her sleep longer because she was passed out. My daughters hands were clasped together and you could tell this nap was something special. Usually in events like this my ex will go out and smoke cigarettes and ride around or go do something but she just stood there silently. My phone had instagram open and there was some random girl skateboarding picture from my timeline on it. She snapped attacked me clawed me against the wall. And thats when i started saying \"leave\" \" get out of my house\" she wouldnt leave and kept attacking me. Id break free and shed come right back nails first so wherever she grabbed me her nails would dig in first. I started swatting jer hands away, then she came for my face and i punched her the butt. All the while telling her to leave. She wouldnt still so i went for my phone she jumped on my back and started choking me i got my phone and recorded it. She brought me to the ground and had me in a choke hold and i literally could not breath i broke free and ran out of my own house. I walked around the block and came back and told her i called the police (i did.t because this is my second week living g at my new place and i do t want to get kicked out, i got kicked out of my last place because of her)  She smacked me across the face jerked my daughter up out of her sleep and left and got charges pressed on me before i had the chance to go to the police. I had to go to work so i did t get to stick around and file mine but i am this morning. I was also arrested last night after work.   What charges can i press?  Do i have any protection or rights in my own home?","c_root_id_A":"fb8cjkn","c_root_id_B":"fb8vce5","created_at_utc_A":1576610956,"created_at_utc_B":1576622732,"score_A":8,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Make sure to photograph any injuries\/scratches on your body to use as evidence, as well as any property damage.  What are they charging you with?","human_ref_B":"CPS investigator here.  You should be concerned about the child welfare referral that is more than likely going to be made, concerning your child\u2019s exposure to domestic violence. This is considered child neglect and it is a risk to your child\u2019s physical, mental and emotional safety. Law enforcement officers are mandated reporters, so you should both expect a visit from CPS very soon.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11776.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"ec02mv","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"[VA] My ex\/daughters mother beat the daylight out of me yesterday in my own home, tried to strangle me & refused to leave after i said it over 20 times, i swatted her off several times as she kept on coming for me after i broke free. I had to leave my own home to get away. Note: We dont live togethe  My ex has been trying to get back with me but i have not been interested. Shes been extremely bitter and resentful. Yesterday she came to pick my daughter up and my daughter was asleep (4month old) i told her she should let her sleep longer because she was passed out. My daughters hands were clasped together and you could tell this nap was something special. Usually in events like this my ex will go out and smoke cigarettes and ride around or go do something but she just stood there silently. My phone had instagram open and there was some random girl skateboarding picture from my timeline on it. She snapped attacked me clawed me against the wall. And thats when i started saying \"leave\" \" get out of my house\" she wouldnt leave and kept attacking me. Id break free and shed come right back nails first so wherever she grabbed me her nails would dig in first. I started swatting jer hands away, then she came for my face and i punched her the butt. All the while telling her to leave. She wouldnt still so i went for my phone she jumped on my back and started choking me i got my phone and recorded it. She brought me to the ground and had me in a choke hold and i literally could not breath i broke free and ran out of my own house. I walked around the block and came back and told her i called the police (i did.t because this is my second week living g at my new place and i do t want to get kicked out, i got kicked out of my last place because of her)  She smacked me across the face jerked my daughter up out of her sleep and left and got charges pressed on me before i had the chance to go to the police. I had to go to work so i did t get to stick around and file mine but i am this morning. I was also arrested last night after work.   What charges can i press?  Do i have any protection or rights in my own home?","c_root_id_A":"fb8zjlm","c_root_id_B":"fb8cjkn","created_at_utc_A":1576625597,"created_at_utc_B":1576610956,"score_A":9,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"1. Why didn't you call the police?   2. Call the police.   Only the DA can press charges; you cannot. The police will recommend charges to the DA, so call them.","human_ref_B":"Make sure to photograph any injuries\/scratches on your body to use as evidence, as well as any property damage.  What are they charging you with?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14641.0,"score_ratio":1.125}
{"post_id":"zau3an","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Employer Is Forcing Us to Sign a Document Saying We Voluntarily Forgo Our Healthcare and Trying to Take Healthcare Benefits I work for a midsize company. We have over 100 employees. A few weeks ago my employer told everyone who wanted to remain working here had to sign a document staying that we voluntarily forgo our right to Healthcare. At the time I was pissed but didn't think much of it. I applied and was approved for ACA healthcare.  However, is there a law passed that if an employer has a certain number of employees that they must provide healthcare benefits?  Are they violating this law? Did I mess up by signing the document? (I was afraid of losing my job).","c_root_id_A":"iyob0j6","c_root_id_B":"iyo6ly2","created_at_utc_A":1670017863,"created_at_utc_B":1670016001,"score_A":39,"score_B":23,"human_ref_A":"Yes, what he's doing violates the Affordable Care Act.  The penalties are quite severe ($100 fine per day per affected person.  With, say, 130 employees and their spouses\/dependents, that's $50k per day.  Every day.)  File a complaint with OSHA.  And start looking for another job.  Stuff like this means there's a serious cash issue.  Your company will probably start missing payroll soon.","human_ref_B":"The Affordable Care Act requires employers with at least 50 full-time employees to provide \"affordable minimal essential coverage\" to at least 95% of their full-time employees or pay penalties. It is unclear to me if the contract is a legal way to bypass that requirement.  Additionally, signing that document *may* invalidate any subsidies you may have been eligible for under a marketplace plan, which may come back as a penalty you have to pay later if you got any subsidy for the plan you bought.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1862.0,"score_ratio":1.6956521739}
{"post_id":"a0nqur","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Update] My dog got into a fight with a smaller dog. Owner asks for $1000 but won't show me vet bills. San Francisco, CA **Previous post:** [https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/9xsppn\/my\\_dog\\_got\\_into\\_a\\_fight\\_with\\_a\\_smaller\\_dog\\_owner\/   **TL:DR** of previous post: Unleased dog runs and grabs my dogs ball that was thrown by 3rd person. Dog comes close enough that my leashed dog can grab him. Owner calls me from private number and demands 1k USD in damages. I agree if he shows me vet bills and he refuses to show me any bills.           Nothing happened until this morning when I received a phone call from San Francisco Dangerous dogs unit. They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not. They said they will look at the video and make a decision.      I am extremely confused and concerned about this(mostly terrified). My dog has no prior incidents that got escalated or reported. He's just 13 months old. It is true that he's not fond of sharing his ball but is this really a reason to see if my dog needs to be destroyed? I am currently freaking out. I can not lose my boy.     What are my legal rights to protect him?","c_root_id_A":"eaj9i6f","c_root_id_B":"eajf2y3","created_at_utc_A":1543273788,"created_at_utc_B":1543278759,"score_A":57,"score_B":101,"human_ref_A":"If the video shows that your dog was leashed and the other dog wasn't, that changes what the video will show. I am not a lawyer, but I know that the burden is on the dog owner to keep their animal under control. So even if your dog did kick that other dog's butt and send it to the vet, as long as the video proves you were doing the right and legal thing, I don't think you are going to be in any trouble.","human_ref_B":">They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not....My dog has no prior incidents that ***got escalated or reported.***  I am not a lawyer. Very rarely are dogs put down on the first bite especially if it wasn't a human bitten and nothing was killed as a result of the bite. You can also appeal if the ruling doesn't go in your favor. Did they specifically say your dog being destroyed and what exactly do you mean by 'escalated or reported'?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4971.0,"score_ratio":1.7719298246}
{"post_id":"a0nqur","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Update] My dog got into a fight with a smaller dog. Owner asks for $1000 but won't show me vet bills. San Francisco, CA **Previous post:** [https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/9xsppn\/my\\_dog\\_got\\_into\\_a\\_fight\\_with\\_a\\_smaller\\_dog\\_owner\/   **TL:DR** of previous post: Unleased dog runs and grabs my dogs ball that was thrown by 3rd person. Dog comes close enough that my leashed dog can grab him. Owner calls me from private number and demands 1k USD in damages. I agree if he shows me vet bills and he refuses to show me any bills.           Nothing happened until this morning when I received a phone call from San Francisco Dangerous dogs unit. They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not. They said they will look at the video and make a decision.      I am extremely confused and concerned about this(mostly terrified). My dog has no prior incidents that got escalated or reported. He's just 13 months old. It is true that he's not fond of sharing his ball but is this really a reason to see if my dog needs to be destroyed? I am currently freaking out. I can not lose my boy.     What are my legal rights to protect him?","c_root_id_A":"eaj8iwy","c_root_id_B":"eajf2y3","created_at_utc_A":1543272970,"created_at_utc_B":1543278759,"score_A":55,"score_B":101,"human_ref_A":"Here's the question that should be asked: did he go to the police before or after you asked to see the vet bills before you'd be willing to pay?  If it was after then he might have a problem.  I would mention this at the hearing that he demanded money, you asked to see the bills before you pay and he refused.  Also everything I'm finding says it was his fault his dog got bitten.  I'm wondering if he's lying to police and saying his dog was leashed and yours wasn't.  If you know who the third person was see if they would be willing to come with you to the hearing.","human_ref_B":">They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not....My dog has no prior incidents that ***got escalated or reported.***  I am not a lawyer. Very rarely are dogs put down on the first bite especially if it wasn't a human bitten and nothing was killed as a result of the bite. You can also appeal if the ruling doesn't go in your favor. Did they specifically say your dog being destroyed and what exactly do you mean by 'escalated or reported'?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5789.0,"score_ratio":1.8363636364}
{"post_id":"a0nqur","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Update] My dog got into a fight with a smaller dog. Owner asks for $1000 but won't show me vet bills. San Francisco, CA **Previous post:** [https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/9xsppn\/my\\_dog\\_got\\_into\\_a\\_fight\\_with\\_a\\_smaller\\_dog\\_owner\/   **TL:DR** of previous post: Unleased dog runs and grabs my dogs ball that was thrown by 3rd person. Dog comes close enough that my leashed dog can grab him. Owner calls me from private number and demands 1k USD in damages. I agree if he shows me vet bills and he refuses to show me any bills.           Nothing happened until this morning when I received a phone call from San Francisco Dangerous dogs unit. They told me that there will be a hearing on whether my dog will be destroyed or not. They said they will look at the video and make a decision.      I am extremely confused and concerned about this(mostly terrified). My dog has no prior incidents that got escalated or reported. He's just 13 months old. It is true that he's not fond of sharing his ball but is this really a reason to see if my dog needs to be destroyed? I am currently freaking out. I can not lose my boy.     What are my legal rights to protect him?","c_root_id_A":"eaj8iwy","c_root_id_B":"eaj9i6f","created_at_utc_A":1543272970,"created_at_utc_B":1543273788,"score_A":55,"score_B":57,"human_ref_A":"Here's the question that should be asked: did he go to the police before or after you asked to see the vet bills before you'd be willing to pay?  If it was after then he might have a problem.  I would mention this at the hearing that he demanded money, you asked to see the bills before you pay and he refused.  Also everything I'm finding says it was his fault his dog got bitten.  I'm wondering if he's lying to police and saying his dog was leashed and yours wasn't.  If you know who the third person was see if they would be willing to come with you to the hearing.","human_ref_B":"If the video shows that your dog was leashed and the other dog wasn't, that changes what the video will show. I am not a lawyer, but I know that the burden is on the dog owner to keep their animal under control. So even if your dog did kick that other dog's butt and send it to the vet, as long as the video proves you were doing the right and legal thing, I don't think you are going to be in any trouble.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":818.0,"score_ratio":1.0363636364}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlyuth","c_root_id_B":"ixm4sja","created_at_utc_A":1669296096,"created_at_utc_B":1669299349,"score_A":362,"score_B":554,"human_ref_A":"There are a lot of questions here... When you say \"stealing money\" ... What exactly is happening? Can you elaborate? They money just disappears from the account? Or you deposit $X but it never shows up? How are you catching it? What exactly has the bank admitted to? Is it a small local bank or a huge one? Why don't you just change banks?","human_ref_B":"I believe the bigger question is, why are you still patronizing this bank? Have you spoken to a branch manager or other person in authority? It may be safer just to remove your funds and open an account in a new bank rather than risk not catching the error.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3253.0,"score_ratio":1.5303867403}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixm4sja","c_root_id_B":"ixlit2m","created_at_utc_A":1669299349,"created_at_utc_B":1669283735,"score_A":554,"score_B":154,"human_ref_A":"I believe the bigger question is, why are you still patronizing this bank? Have you spoken to a branch manager or other person in authority? It may be safer just to remove your funds and open an account in a new bank rather than risk not catching the error.","human_ref_B":"Report it to CFPB. You can\u2019t just get a class action suit, first of all. It takes years to get one approved. Second, you have no idea what damages are. If you want it to change, report it - and get yourself a new damn bank. Any court would want to know why you don\u2019t take east steps to mitigate the damage to youZ","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15614.0,"score_ratio":3.5974025974}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixm4sja","c_root_id_B":"ixlyquy","created_at_utc_A":1669299349,"created_at_utc_B":1669296030,"score_A":554,"score_B":76,"human_ref_A":"I believe the bigger question is, why are you still patronizing this bank? Have you spoken to a branch manager or other person in authority? It may be safer just to remove your funds and open an account in a new bank rather than risk not catching the error.","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of agencies that regulate banks depending on how they\u2019re structured. Might be the NCUA, FDIC, or OCC. you can also reach out to your state banking regulator.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3319.0,"score_ratio":7.2894736842}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlm6yz","c_root_id_B":"ixm4sja","created_at_utc_A":1669286779,"created_at_utc_B":1669299349,"score_A":65,"score_B":554,"human_ref_A":"Hey OP how are you catching these errors and what do they look like on your online account?  Are they just debited amounts or is there more to it","human_ref_B":"I believe the bigger question is, why are you still patronizing this bank? Have you spoken to a branch manager or other person in authority? It may be safer just to remove your funds and open an account in a new bank rather than risk not catching the error.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12570.0,"score_ratio":8.5230769231}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlit2m","c_root_id_B":"ixlyuth","created_at_utc_A":1669283735,"created_at_utc_B":1669296096,"score_A":154,"score_B":362,"human_ref_A":"Report it to CFPB. You can\u2019t just get a class action suit, first of all. It takes years to get one approved. Second, you have no idea what damages are. If you want it to change, report it - and get yourself a new damn bank. Any court would want to know why you don\u2019t take east steps to mitigate the damage to youZ","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of questions here... When you say \"stealing money\" ... What exactly is happening? Can you elaborate? They money just disappears from the account? Or you deposit $X but it never shows up? How are you catching it? What exactly has the bank admitted to? Is it a small local bank or a huge one? Why don't you just change banks?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12361.0,"score_ratio":2.3506493506}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlyquy","c_root_id_B":"ixlyuth","created_at_utc_A":1669296030,"created_at_utc_B":1669296096,"score_A":76,"score_B":362,"human_ref_A":"There are a lot of agencies that regulate banks depending on how they\u2019re structured. Might be the NCUA, FDIC, or OCC. you can also reach out to your state banking regulator.","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of questions here... When you say \"stealing money\" ... What exactly is happening? Can you elaborate? They money just disappears from the account? Or you deposit $X but it never shows up? How are you catching it? What exactly has the bank admitted to? Is it a small local bank or a huge one? Why don't you just change banks?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":66.0,"score_ratio":4.7631578947}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlm6yz","c_root_id_B":"ixlyuth","created_at_utc_A":1669286779,"created_at_utc_B":1669296096,"score_A":65,"score_B":362,"human_ref_A":"Hey OP how are you catching these errors and what do they look like on your online account?  Are they just debited amounts or is there more to it","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of questions here... When you say \"stealing money\" ... What exactly is happening? Can you elaborate? They money just disappears from the account? Or you deposit $X but it never shows up? How are you catching it? What exactly has the bank admitted to? Is it a small local bank or a huge one? Why don't you just change banks?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9317.0,"score_ratio":5.5692307692}
{"post_id":"z3d419","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Our bank is stealing money and I have proof. Their support staff has admitted it twice and I kept records. Should we start a class action suit? Sometimes it's small amounts. The largest one was $1240. It's always returned when I catch it, but it's been a real pain manually accounting in order to catch these \"errors\". I'm sure people that aren't as vigilant aren't catching these or having their money returned.  Other customers must be victims too. How do you even start a class action suit?","c_root_id_A":"ixlm6yz","c_root_id_B":"ixlyquy","created_at_utc_A":1669286779,"created_at_utc_B":1669296030,"score_A":65,"score_B":76,"human_ref_A":"Hey OP how are you catching these errors and what do they look like on your online account?  Are they just debited amounts or is there more to it","human_ref_B":"There are a lot of agencies that regulate banks depending on how they\u2019re structured. Might be the NCUA, FDIC, or OCC. you can also reach out to your state banking regulator.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9251.0,"score_ratio":1.1692307692}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d641hcd","c_root_id_B":"d640ezm","created_at_utc_A":1470325655,"created_at_utc_B":1470324309,"score_A":196,"score_B":45,"human_ref_A":"Put me down for 20 bucks on \"outdoor cat using the play area as a litterbox\".","human_ref_B":">I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets?  When lease renewal comes up, the landlord could restrict pets in the new lease.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1346.0,"score_ratio":4.3555555556}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d641hcd","c_root_id_B":"d640mv7","created_at_utc_A":1470325655,"created_at_utc_B":1470324582,"score_A":196,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Put me down for 20 bucks on \"outdoor cat using the play area as a litterbox\".","human_ref_B":"Seems like the landlord hasn't done much investigating to see who is responsible. First step would be installing cameras near the sandbox for a few weeks to see if you can catch who's letting their dogs use it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1073.0,"score_ratio":9.3333333333}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d640fxb","c_root_id_B":"d641hcd","created_at_utc_A":1470324341,"created_at_utc_B":1470325655,"score_A":16,"score_B":196,"human_ref_A":"Yes, you and your neighbors should get together, drink some beers, and laugh at your landlord.  Because that's about all you need to do at this juncture.","human_ref_B":"Put me down for 20 bucks on \"outdoor cat using the play area as a litterbox\".","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1314.0,"score_ratio":12.25}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d640mv7","c_root_id_B":"d6428b6","created_at_utc_A":1470324582,"created_at_utc_B":1470326593,"score_A":21,"score_B":44,"human_ref_A":"Seems like the landlord hasn't done much investigating to see who is responsible. First step would be installing cameras near the sandbox for a few weeks to see if you can catch who's letting their dogs use it.","human_ref_B":"...can we just discuss the spectacular nature of this letter for a second? It could only possibly be better if it were in comic sans.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2011.0,"score_ratio":2.0952380952}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d640fxb","c_root_id_B":"d6428b6","created_at_utc_A":1470324341,"created_at_utc_B":1470326593,"score_A":16,"score_B":44,"human_ref_A":"Yes, you and your neighbors should get together, drink some beers, and laugh at your landlord.  Because that's about all you need to do at this juncture.","human_ref_B":"...can we just discuss the spectacular nature of this letter for a second? It could only possibly be better if it were in comic sans.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2252.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d6428b6","c_root_id_B":"d642414","created_at_utc_A":1470326593,"created_at_utc_B":1470326443,"score_A":44,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"...can we just discuss the spectacular nature of this letter for a second? It could only possibly be better if it were in comic sans.","human_ref_B":"What's the pet policy on your lease state? The one I use says that I reserve the right to disallow any pet from living in a unit, revoking any previous permission.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":150.0,"score_ratio":11.0}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d640mv7","c_root_id_B":"d640fxb","created_at_utc_A":1470324582,"created_at_utc_B":1470324341,"score_A":21,"score_B":16,"human_ref_A":"Seems like the landlord hasn't done much investigating to see who is responsible. First step would be installing cameras near the sandbox for a few weeks to see if you can catch who's letting their dogs use it.","human_ref_B":"Yes, you and your neighbors should get together, drink some beers, and laugh at your landlord.  Because that's about all you need to do at this juncture.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":241.0,"score_ratio":1.3125}
{"post_id":"4w518p","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"(TX) landlord left everyone a very--feisty--letter regarding animals defecating in the children's sandpit. Letter states if the issue continues, he will have all pets removed from our apartments, even those who are not Contributing to the problem. West texas  The letter he posted has a very threatening tone to it.   https:\/\/imgur.com\/lbeX2be  I know if I'm not doing anything wrong I've got nothing to really worry about, but this letter has statements like \"Try me!\" and clearly shows lack of respect for tenants and professionalism. He's bluntly saying his tenants are PURPOSEFULLY trying to bring down the quality of the apartments.  I'm sure everyone at my apartments all paid him some form of pet deposit. What happens if he decides he wants no more pets? What can we do since our lease states we paid the pet deposit, yet he wants all pets gone?   Should I discuss this with a couple neighbors?   If you require more details please ask.   Thanks!  Edit: I'd also like to add that I do have a small dog, but I don't set foot in the sandbox at all.","c_root_id_A":"d642414","c_root_id_B":"d6474eh","created_at_utc_A":1470326443,"created_at_utc_B":1470332592,"score_A":4,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"What's the pet policy on your lease state? The one I use says that I reserve the right to disallow any pet from living in a unit, revoking any previous permission.","human_ref_B":"Is the pit coverable. Most sandboxes I played in when young had a cover of some sort when not in use.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6149.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioa492p","c_root_id_B":"ioa4dkj","created_at_utc_A":1663088431,"created_at_utc_B":1663088475,"score_A":494,"score_B":746,"human_ref_A":"You need an attorney immediately.  Unfortunately governments are allowed to make massive zoning changes which severely reduce the value of a property without it being considered a \"taking\", but if you and your attorney contact the city before the change goes into effect, the city may find it easier to exempt your property or quietly pay you off.     If you wait until afterwards you have less leverage, politically speaking.","human_ref_B":"Hello! I'm a stormwater engineer. I've literally spent all morning dealing with a similar scenario to this.   Every so often cities go through and update something called a plat. It's a city-wide document that goes over property boundaries and utility easement information. When something is marked as open space, sometimes also open utility space, U.E., utility corridor, etc, it means that the city has carte blanche to use that area for whatever improvements they want. Sometimes this comes as power lines, in your case it might end up being a box culvert with some pipes buried, who knows.   As far as I know, this isn't the same as public property. The project I'm dealing with now has an open utility area that we're working in that is owned by a housing association, for example. I would imagine the spot you're in is somewhat similar to that in so far as it's still your land, but the city could come in in a few years and say \"hey, we need to lay a pipe through your backyard\".   Now the interesting thing to me, is that these plats are usually somewhat historical documents. The ones I'm working off of were made close to 80 years ago, for example.  I find it somewhat weird that they're trying to convert to an open access land use. I would consult with an attorney that specializes in land dispute cases and see what they say about this. This could very well be a case of the city simply not knowing that this land is being utilized.   In the meantime, I would suggest against building on this plot. If it's converted to an open utility area and they need to lay a pipe down where your brand new deck is, you're SOL (also dealing with this right now for my project).  Edit: one last thing to add, the city might be dodgy about telling you what this means because the person you're talking to might legitimately not know. If your city has a municipal engineer\/lead engineer that you can Google, I would advise also reaching out to them before attorney time to just get a general understanding of what's going on with this situation.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":44.0,"score_ratio":1.5101214575}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioahhki","c_root_id_B":"ioa492p","created_at_utc_A":1663094296,"created_at_utc_B":1663088431,"score_A":568,"score_B":494,"human_ref_A":"Attorney here. I'm a land use and real estate attorney. You need to consult a licensed attorney in this specialty in your area now. I'm sorry this will not be cheap, but it is necessary.  For background: the US Constitution requires that if the government is going to take your property, that it compensates you for the taking. We often think about the physical taking of land to build a new school or highway.  But, the government can also engage in what is called a regulatory taking. This is when the government passes laws so strict that it renders the value of your property useless (there is case law formulas to figure this out).   Let's say that the government rezoned your land from single family residential to industrial, would you have to change your use of the property? No, you would be grandfathered in (the official term is called a lawful nonconforming use to subsequent regulations). But- if your house burned down, would you be able to rebuild? Maybe, this depends on your state case law. Some states would say the insurance payout to rebuild can be applied anywhere and you can buy a new home somewhere else that isn't zoned industrial.   But, if your house burns down and you still own the land even if you can't build a house on it, how is this not a regulatory taking? It isn't because a court will likely hold that your land still has value and can be sold and developed for industrial uses (it is possible that an industrial designation would still be a regulatory taking if it is unrealistic for any developer to ever use the property for such. Factors to consider would be the size of the property, the road width for trucks to traverse, the availability of other undeveloped industrial areas, etc.)  So what is the concern with open land designation? Well, it may restrict you from making any new improvements to your property AND if your property was ever destroyed, you wouldn't be able to rebuild and there wouldn't be any value to a buyer in your open land. This is likely a regulatory taking.","human_ref_B":"You need an attorney immediately.  Unfortunately governments are allowed to make massive zoning changes which severely reduce the value of a property without it being considered a \"taking\", but if you and your attorney contact the city before the change goes into effect, the city may find it easier to exempt your property or quietly pay you off.     If you wait until afterwards you have less leverage, politically speaking.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5865.0,"score_ratio":1.1497975709}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioahhki","c_root_id_B":"ioa5jld","created_at_utc_A":1663094296,"created_at_utc_B":1663088907,"score_A":568,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Attorney here. I'm a land use and real estate attorney. You need to consult a licensed attorney in this specialty in your area now. I'm sorry this will not be cheap, but it is necessary.  For background: the US Constitution requires that if the government is going to take your property, that it compensates you for the taking. We often think about the physical taking of land to build a new school or highway.  But, the government can also engage in what is called a regulatory taking. This is when the government passes laws so strict that it renders the value of your property useless (there is case law formulas to figure this out).   Let's say that the government rezoned your land from single family residential to industrial, would you have to change your use of the property? No, you would be grandfathered in (the official term is called a lawful nonconforming use to subsequent regulations). But- if your house burned down, would you be able to rebuild? Maybe, this depends on your state case law. Some states would say the insurance payout to rebuild can be applied anywhere and you can buy a new home somewhere else that isn't zoned industrial.   But, if your house burns down and you still own the land even if you can't build a house on it, how is this not a regulatory taking? It isn't because a court will likely hold that your land still has value and can be sold and developed for industrial uses (it is possible that an industrial designation would still be a regulatory taking if it is unrealistic for any developer to ever use the property for such. Factors to consider would be the size of the property, the road width for trucks to traverse, the availability of other undeveloped industrial areas, etc.)  So what is the concern with open land designation? Well, it may restrict you from making any new improvements to your property AND if your property was ever destroyed, you wouldn't be able to rebuild and there wouldn't be any value to a buyer in your open land. This is likely a regulatory taking.","human_ref_B":"Use this page to look up rules and how zoning is changed: https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/development-services\/zoning\/ordinance  Then look in the specific maps that are provided. Look to see if your property has been included in a speacial district or area.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5389.0,"score_ratio":43.6923076923}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioa86ci","c_root_id_B":"ioahhki","created_at_utc_A":1663089876,"created_at_utc_B":1663094296,"score_A":10,"score_B":568,"human_ref_A":"A land use map, general plan, or comprehensive plan is used as a long range planning guide usually detailing what they see happening into the next 10-20 years.   This typically won\u2019t affect your actual zoning until a re-zoning application is submitted and approved.","human_ref_B":"Attorney here. I'm a land use and real estate attorney. You need to consult a licensed attorney in this specialty in your area now. I'm sorry this will not be cheap, but it is necessary.  For background: the US Constitution requires that if the government is going to take your property, that it compensates you for the taking. We often think about the physical taking of land to build a new school or highway.  But, the government can also engage in what is called a regulatory taking. This is when the government passes laws so strict that it renders the value of your property useless (there is case law formulas to figure this out).   Let's say that the government rezoned your land from single family residential to industrial, would you have to change your use of the property? No, you would be grandfathered in (the official term is called a lawful nonconforming use to subsequent regulations). But- if your house burned down, would you be able to rebuild? Maybe, this depends on your state case law. Some states would say the insurance payout to rebuild can be applied anywhere and you can buy a new home somewhere else that isn't zoned industrial.   But, if your house burns down and you still own the land even if you can't build a house on it, how is this not a regulatory taking? It isn't because a court will likely hold that your land still has value and can be sold and developed for industrial uses (it is possible that an industrial designation would still be a regulatory taking if it is unrealistic for any developer to ever use the property for such. Factors to consider would be the size of the property, the road width for trucks to traverse, the availability of other undeveloped industrial areas, etc.)  So what is the concern with open land designation? Well, it may restrict you from making any new improvements to your property AND if your property was ever destroyed, you wouldn't be able to rebuild and there wouldn't be any value to a buyer in your open land. This is likely a regulatory taking.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4420.0,"score_ratio":56.8}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioa5jld","c_root_id_B":"iob9nhd","created_at_utc_A":1663088907,"created_at_utc_B":1663104923,"score_A":13,"score_B":37,"human_ref_A":"Use this page to look up rules and how zoning is changed: https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/development-services\/zoning\/ordinance  Then look in the specific maps that are provided. Look to see if your property has been included in a speacial district or area.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but I am a zoning nerd. Typically these kinds of zoning changes do not require you to make any changes to existing buildings or uses on your land. So, you should be OK in the medium term.   They will, however, very likely prevent you from building more new stuff. That's probably because the city has decided that it's a bad idea to build in the flood plain.   Your biggest issue, in my opinion, is that if your buildings are destroyed in a flood, updated zoning may prevent you from building new ones.   So, definitely consult a lawyer who's familiar with your city's zoning code and land use politics.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":16016.0,"score_ratio":2.8461538462}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"iob9nhd","c_root_id_B":"ioa86ci","created_at_utc_A":1663104923,"created_at_utc_B":1663089876,"score_A":37,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but I am a zoning nerd. Typically these kinds of zoning changes do not require you to make any changes to existing buildings or uses on your land. So, you should be OK in the medium term.   They will, however, very likely prevent you from building more new stuff. That's probably because the city has decided that it's a bad idea to build in the flood plain.   Your biggest issue, in my opinion, is that if your buildings are destroyed in a flood, updated zoning may prevent you from building new ones.   So, definitely consult a lawyer who's familiar with your city's zoning code and land use politics.","human_ref_B":"A land use map, general plan, or comprehensive plan is used as a long range planning guide usually detailing what they see happening into the next 10-20 years.   This typically won\u2019t affect your actual zoning until a re-zoning application is submitted and approved.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15047.0,"score_ratio":3.7}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"ioa5jld","c_root_id_B":"iobgfaf","created_at_utc_A":1663088907,"created_at_utc_B":1663107700,"score_A":13,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Use this page to look up rules and how zoning is changed: https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/development-services\/zoning\/ordinance  Then look in the specific maps that are provided. Look to see if your property has been included in a speacial district or area.","human_ref_B":"Long time lurker and first time commenter here. I\u2019m a civil engineer in land development here. It sounds like the city is changing or updating their comprehensive plan. Future land use maps are a part of the comp plan outlining what use(es) are generally allowed in specific areas in their municipality. Land uses typically allow certain zoning classifications which in turn, permit specific uses. I suspect by changing your lot from a residential land use to open space, it will severely limit what you can build\/get permitted on your lot should you choose to try and build something in the future. The fact that your lot is in a floodplain shouldn\u2019t condemn your lot entirely as there are ways to flood proof structures and plan around floodplain, limiting the impact to the area. I would highly recommend speaking with a local land use attorney and\/or eminent domain attorney to see what your rights are and what options can be available to you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18793.0,"score_ratio":2.4615384615}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"iobgfaf","c_root_id_B":"ioa86ci","created_at_utc_A":1663107700,"created_at_utc_B":1663089876,"score_A":32,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Long time lurker and first time commenter here. I\u2019m a civil engineer in land development here. It sounds like the city is changing or updating their comprehensive plan. Future land use maps are a part of the comp plan outlining what use(es) are generally allowed in specific areas in their municipality. Land uses typically allow certain zoning classifications which in turn, permit specific uses. I suspect by changing your lot from a residential land use to open space, it will severely limit what you can build\/get permitted on your lot should you choose to try and build something in the future. The fact that your lot is in a floodplain shouldn\u2019t condemn your lot entirely as there are ways to flood proof structures and plan around floodplain, limiting the impact to the area. I would highly recommend speaking with a local land use attorney and\/or eminent domain attorney to see what your rights are and what options can be available to you.","human_ref_B":"A land use map, general plan, or comprehensive plan is used as a long range planning guide usually detailing what they see happening into the next 10-20 years.   This typically won\u2019t affect your actual zoning until a re-zoning application is submitted and approved.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17824.0,"score_ratio":3.2}
{"post_id":"xdb15e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"City notified me that my property will go from \u201csingle family residential\u201d to \u201copen space\u201d in the new land use map I have a small parcel of land by a lake in Fort Worth TX. It\u2019s part of a split lot next to my primary home but is across the street and technically has a different address. Before I moved in the land was mostly overgrown and undeveloped, but I have since done significant work to make it into a nice lake front property with a dock and everything. The other day I got a notice that my property is in a 100 year floodplain (which I knew about from closing docs) and as such will be changed over to vacant\/ag land in the future land use map. However, every lake front property is in the floodplain but only my and my neighbors property are proposed to change. The city also was being very dodgy about what \u201copen space\u201d means. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has any experience with this type of thing - I know the city can use eminent domain if they want the land but I don\u2019t understand why they would be doing this.","c_root_id_A":"iocejcz","c_root_id_B":"ioceb6l","created_at_utc_A":1663122802,"created_at_utc_B":1663122700,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"If they're talking about rezoning your property to your detriment (which this sounds like), you should contact a land use attorney -- they can help you fight the rezoning.","human_ref_B":"It sounds like they are trying to keep people from building on it. With all the weather issues and flooding they might be making sure no one builds on these areas. Here we are forewarned about these things and the public is allowed to go to the commission meetings. I would go back and ask what the procedure is rather than what your specific issue is. This will help you understand it more.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":102.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"d02ymh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Landlord wants to kick me out for having a guest over. Went to my place to work to try and get me fired.  This is in Jasper, Alberta, in a tourist town. The landlord has strict rules that are illegal in which he tells his tenants they they can never have any guests over. Ever. Not even for a hour. However since everyone who lives there are usually only around for 4 months and are foreign workers, they don\u2019t question it. I know better though and know that what he\u2019s doing is not allowed. Living situation here is tough because it\u2019s a \u201cright to live\u201d kind of town. Basically your rent is deducted from your paycheque immediately. The town is very close knit.   My girlfriend was over the other night as she is visiting and when she left at 6am to catch her flight he stopped her in the hallway and demanded to know who she was here with and refused to let her leave until she told him. He then told her that she was never allowed back here again or he would evict me. He then went further to go to my boss and say that he wants to evict me from the room, and asked my boss to fire me so he can do so (this is because it\u2019s a right to live town so if I don\u2019t have a job, he can evict me right away).   What can I do here? Who do I contact? I\u2019ve already looked it up and the landlord CANNOT ask me to never have guests over and I\u2019m pretty sure going to my work to ask my boss who he\u2019s buddies with to fire me is also not allowed.   Any advice would be appreciated   Thanks","c_root_id_A":"ez6opm5","c_root_id_B":"ez8q8l6","created_at_utc_A":1567714003,"created_at_utc_B":1567753628,"score_A":132,"score_B":209,"human_ref_A":"What is a \"right to live\" town?","human_ref_B":"Get the LTB involved. He\u2019s gotten away with it so long because no ones ever questioned him on it. Go in with all your I\u2019d dotted and t\u2019s crossed. Might want to get your hr on board too, if you can. Nothing is going to make him change his turn faster if he can get blacklisted.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39625.0,"score_ratio":1.5833333333}
{"post_id":"52z6lw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"[California] Will a court grant a restraining order against people who haven't been violent? The background to my story is someone ruined my cousin's life and drove her to suicide. My cousin was given guardianship of her friend's son after her friend and her husband died. This person planted drugs in the car and garage and called the police and CPS about it and she was charged and child was taken into foster care, did something to the deed of her condo and it was stolen from her and sold, lied about things she did at work to her fired, hacked into her computer and planted disgusting porn involving children and alerted the police about that, impersonated her at the bank and stole all her money and hit my cousin with a motorcycle leaving her badly injured. After all of this my cousin committed suicide. Months after this the actions started to come unraveled when footage from a camera showed the bike speeding away (with a plate registered to the person) and the person was caught receiving a tax return in my cousins name.  Everything came out eventually. This person was arrested and jailed for everything she did to my cousin and for other crimes related to marijuana and obstructing justice. I have done my best to move on. This was over a decade ago. The person's parents have begun to do to me what I believe is harassment. Same to other members of my family, including my 90 year old grandmother who is in a retirement home. The person who hurt my cousin has cancer. Her parents want us to forgive her before she dies. They have come to my house in person 9 times, sent me 15 letters, had 2 different lawyers send me letters asking me to meet with this person in jail while she is still \"well\". I have had over 30 phone calls from them, I have been visited by someone claiming to be a minister and also received a letter from him telling me to forgive and one of her parents has come to my job 3 times. They visited my 90 year old grandmother 4 times before we made it with the home that they have to stay away. They have also went to see my teenage niece at the bus stop outside of her school (she was just a baby when this happened) and visited my brother over a dozen time at his job and sent him a bunch of letters. They stood in front of my aunt and uncles car and blocked them in their driveway and only left when my aunt started dialing the police.  We want them to leave us alone. I don't care if their daughter has cancer and none of us want to meet or forgive her. Her parents have not been violent or threatening but my family has been through enough. If we got a lawyer and tried to get a restraining order in court would the court even bother with something like this? The prosecutor back then during this person's trial was great to our family but he has long since retired so we can't ask him what we should do. We have copies of the letters, phone records and security video from mine and my brother's place of work to help prove our case. All of this happened in California from January of this year until now.","c_root_id_A":"d7ok82u","c_root_id_B":"d7okvbt","created_at_utc_A":1473984038,"created_at_utc_B":1473985033,"score_A":6,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"California says that you can file for a restraining order if you are \"seriously annoyed or harassed\". Take that as you will.","human_ref_B":"This is actually much simpler all you have to do is figure out which prison she's in and then call them up. Tell then that the inmate is trying to communicate with you and is harassing you. Explain that **the inmate is having relatives contact you** on a regular basis going to your house etc.   They'll come down HARD on her.   California prisoner lookup http:\/\/inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov","labels":0,"seconds_difference":995.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"52z6lw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"[California] Will a court grant a restraining order against people who haven't been violent? The background to my story is someone ruined my cousin's life and drove her to suicide. My cousin was given guardianship of her friend's son after her friend and her husband died. This person planted drugs in the car and garage and called the police and CPS about it and she was charged and child was taken into foster care, did something to the deed of her condo and it was stolen from her and sold, lied about things she did at work to her fired, hacked into her computer and planted disgusting porn involving children and alerted the police about that, impersonated her at the bank and stole all her money and hit my cousin with a motorcycle leaving her badly injured. After all of this my cousin committed suicide. Months after this the actions started to come unraveled when footage from a camera showed the bike speeding away (with a plate registered to the person) and the person was caught receiving a tax return in my cousins name.  Everything came out eventually. This person was arrested and jailed for everything she did to my cousin and for other crimes related to marijuana and obstructing justice. I have done my best to move on. This was over a decade ago. The person's parents have begun to do to me what I believe is harassment. Same to other members of my family, including my 90 year old grandmother who is in a retirement home. The person who hurt my cousin has cancer. Her parents want us to forgive her before she dies. They have come to my house in person 9 times, sent me 15 letters, had 2 different lawyers send me letters asking me to meet with this person in jail while she is still \"well\". I have had over 30 phone calls from them, I have been visited by someone claiming to be a minister and also received a letter from him telling me to forgive and one of her parents has come to my job 3 times. They visited my 90 year old grandmother 4 times before we made it with the home that they have to stay away. They have also went to see my teenage niece at the bus stop outside of her school (she was just a baby when this happened) and visited my brother over a dozen time at his job and sent him a bunch of letters. They stood in front of my aunt and uncles car and blocked them in their driveway and only left when my aunt started dialing the police.  We want them to leave us alone. I don't care if their daughter has cancer and none of us want to meet or forgive her. Her parents have not been violent or threatening but my family has been through enough. If we got a lawyer and tried to get a restraining order in court would the court even bother with something like this? The prosecutor back then during this person's trial was great to our family but he has long since retired so we can't ask him what we should do. We have copies of the letters, phone records and security video from mine and my brother's place of work to help prove our case. All of this happened in California from January of this year until now.","c_root_id_A":"d7oka1x","c_root_id_B":"d7okvbt","created_at_utc_A":1473984121,"created_at_utc_B":1473985033,"score_A":3,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"Actual physical violence is not a pre-requisite to a restraining order. If you feel strongly about this, hire what is known in the trade as a \"family law specialist.\" Your local county bar association has a referral panel and will be more than happy to help.","human_ref_B":"This is actually much simpler all you have to do is figure out which prison she's in and then call them up. Tell then that the inmate is trying to communicate with you and is harassing you. Explain that **the inmate is having relatives contact you** on a regular basis going to your house etc.   They'll come down HARD on her.   California prisoner lookup http:\/\/inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov","labels":0,"seconds_difference":912.0,"score_ratio":8.0}
{"post_id":"d6d54s","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[CA] Court refused to grant my request to publish a Restraining Order notice. (losing my mind regarding a wealthy stalker who can hide anywhere) **Background:** I won a max (5 year) restraining order in CA against someone, and I need to serve the renewal again. The respondent, despite the standing RO, has continued to harass me by using third party to send me threats of finding me. Private investigators were also sent to my home to take pictures of me despite me moving and keeping a low profile (which is why I don't have social media or use my full name for mail anymore). They also continued sending weird items to me (like a rotten egg and a bunch of my childhood underwear... like underwear I wore when I was like 6).  The only reason I know about the private investigators is because one of them contacted me, and when I told her about the existing RO, she told me that the respondent never told her, and in fact also hired other investigators before. The PI's parked around my house taking pictures and harassing my housemates. Apparently the respondent has also planted someone in my town to continue looking for me.  **About my first RO:** I won the last restraining order slam dunk because the respondent kept showing up at my home, my work, calling my friends\/coworkers via finding their info via private investigators, planting people in my life to be my friends, and even breaking into my home by breaking the kitchen window and crawling through it. If I don't get this RO served for renewal, things will get out of control again.  This year, I tried to renew the restraining order and that requires me to serve the respondent again. However, the respondent knows that I am trying to serve her, and I don't know where she is *at an exact place at the exact moment* as she moves around a lot. She has the money to hide outside the country while wiring money to PI's in the US to find me (the last PI told me). My attorney asked the court to grant my request to publish a notice in the local newspaper in California where the respondent visits occasionally, and also in the foreign country where she lives. We have extended the court date twice already. **The judge said that he is \"skeptical\" because there is no \"recent incident of abuse\" even though the RO was broken multiple times** and wants me to keep trying to serve the respondent (I even reached out to nationals in the other country and that turned out to be a dead end due to their different laws and infrastructure in finding people). I only know where the respondent's husband's workplace is. The judge said he wants to hear my testimony, but I am out of the state due to my job and won't be coming back to CA anytime soon.  I am losing my mind. What else is there to do besides continue extending the hearing until they approve of my request to publish a notice in the paper? I am already $9000 in debt in legal fees since trying to renew this restraining order. Has anyone dealt with something like this before? I am seriously considering switching my social security number or just moving out of the country at this point.","c_root_id_A":"f0tc9q6","c_root_id_B":"f0sxxik","created_at_utc_A":1568919580,"created_at_utc_B":1568912504,"score_A":5,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Have you told your lawyer about the private investigator that was hired by your stalker?","human_ref_B":"It may be possible to give testimony to the judge over the phone or skype. Ask your lawyer about it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7076.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"yq54r1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My roommate committed suicide, any advice for breaking the lease? (Madison, WI) Basically what the title says. I'm still very shaken up as my roommate was also a very close friend of mine so I'm not sure how to word things but here is a list of more information:  The suicide happened inside the apartment (thankfully I was not home at the time and the authorities handled everything)  Their family and I have already removed all of their belongings  They co-signed on the lease with me in August  I had been living there for 1 year prior with a different roommate (moved across the country)  Continuing to live there is not an option for me after what happened. I can't mentally handle the idea of it and can barely go in there by myself at all since it happened.  I can't afford the rent by myself  I have emailed the front office and have been communicating with them on a good time to meet. I just wanted some advice prior to that about next-steps because I've never even had a lease before, much less know where to begin in terms of breaking one.  Any advice at all is appreciated","c_root_id_A":"ivn10x0","c_root_id_B":"ivnrqlz","created_at_utc_A":1667965013,"created_at_utc_B":1667982104,"score_A":15,"score_B":42,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, I couldn't find anything specific to wisconsin.   Generally, you are still responsible for the remainder of the lease. You can file for request in probate court for the debt of their share of the lease.   When you meet with the landlord, you can request a new unit, be released from the lease or adjustment in rent owed. But it's up to the landlord.","human_ref_B":"I am sorry to hear of your loss.  Wisconsin actually addresses the death of a tenant in statute, Wisc. \u00a7704.165.  If you and\/or his family provide notice to the landlord of his death, your roommate's tenancy can end in 60 days, so his estate's obligations to pay rent end too.   They don't need a certified death certificate;  the law just requires that the landlord *know* the tenant is dead.  But the same statute doesn't give you the ability to end your obligations under the lease:  it specifically says in subsection 3:  >Nothing in this section relieves another adult tenant of the deceased tenant's premises from any obligation under a rental agreement or any other liability to the landlord.  So your options are to negotiate with your landlord, or force their hand.  They may decide to let you out of the lease.   They might agree to do so for the equivalent of one month's rent.  Or they might be hard-asses and offer nothing.  Wisconsin, like most other states, obligates a landlord to \"mitigate their damages\" by re-renting the apartment if you break the lease and move out.   That obligation is written into landlord-tenant law (Wisc. \u00a7704.29) instead of being a common-law tradition.  I don't know what the housing market is like in Madison in November;  if this is desirable student housing there might be some demand that builds up at the new semester.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17091.0,"score_ratio":2.8}
{"post_id":"yq54r1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My roommate committed suicide, any advice for breaking the lease? (Madison, WI) Basically what the title says. I'm still very shaken up as my roommate was also a very close friend of mine so I'm not sure how to word things but here is a list of more information:  The suicide happened inside the apartment (thankfully I was not home at the time and the authorities handled everything)  Their family and I have already removed all of their belongings  They co-signed on the lease with me in August  I had been living there for 1 year prior with a different roommate (moved across the country)  Continuing to live there is not an option for me after what happened. I can't mentally handle the idea of it and can barely go in there by myself at all since it happened.  I can't afford the rent by myself  I have emailed the front office and have been communicating with them on a good time to meet. I just wanted some advice prior to that about next-steps because I've never even had a lease before, much less know where to begin in terms of breaking one.  Any advice at all is appreciated","c_root_id_A":"ivmmpao","c_root_id_B":"ivnrqlz","created_at_utc_A":1667958314,"created_at_utc_B":1667982104,"score_A":8,"score_B":42,"human_ref_A":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.    *v0.1*","human_ref_B":"I am sorry to hear of your loss.  Wisconsin actually addresses the death of a tenant in statute, Wisc. \u00a7704.165.  If you and\/or his family provide notice to the landlord of his death, your roommate's tenancy can end in 60 days, so his estate's obligations to pay rent end too.   They don't need a certified death certificate;  the law just requires that the landlord *know* the tenant is dead.  But the same statute doesn't give you the ability to end your obligations under the lease:  it specifically says in subsection 3:  >Nothing in this section relieves another adult tenant of the deceased tenant's premises from any obligation under a rental agreement or any other liability to the landlord.  So your options are to negotiate with your landlord, or force their hand.  They may decide to let you out of the lease.   They might agree to do so for the equivalent of one month's rent.  Or they might be hard-asses and offer nothing.  Wisconsin, like most other states, obligates a landlord to \"mitigate their damages\" by re-renting the apartment if you break the lease and move out.   That obligation is written into landlord-tenant law (Wisc. \u00a7704.29) instead of being a common-law tradition.  I don't know what the housing market is like in Madison in November;  if this is desirable student housing there might be some demand that builds up at the new semester.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23790.0,"score_ratio":5.25}
{"post_id":"yq54r1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My roommate committed suicide, any advice for breaking the lease? (Madison, WI) Basically what the title says. I'm still very shaken up as my roommate was also a very close friend of mine so I'm not sure how to word things but here is a list of more information:  The suicide happened inside the apartment (thankfully I was not home at the time and the authorities handled everything)  Their family and I have already removed all of their belongings  They co-signed on the lease with me in August  I had been living there for 1 year prior with a different roommate (moved across the country)  Continuing to live there is not an option for me after what happened. I can't mentally handle the idea of it and can barely go in there by myself at all since it happened.  I can't afford the rent by myself  I have emailed the front office and have been communicating with them on a good time to meet. I just wanted some advice prior to that about next-steps because I've never even had a lease before, much less know where to begin in terms of breaking one.  Any advice at all is appreciated","c_root_id_A":"ivmmpao","c_root_id_B":"ivn10x0","created_at_utc_A":1667958314,"created_at_utc_B":1667965013,"score_A":8,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.    *v0.1*","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, I couldn't find anything specific to wisconsin.   Generally, you are still responsible for the remainder of the lease. You can file for request in probate court for the debt of their share of the lease.   When you meet with the landlord, you can request a new unit, be released from the lease or adjustment in rent owed. But it's up to the landlord.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6699.0,"score_ratio":1.875}
{"post_id":"zupaxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.8,"history":"My bathroom ceiling caved in from a leak upstairs, does my landlord have to provide me shelter (aka hotel room) until it\u2019s fixed? On Friday my upstairs neighbor left his hot water in the bathtub on , shut the bathroom door and left the apartment for hours. The maintenance guy said it looked like his walls were melting from the condensation and the floor was flooded. The water from upstairs leaked under his toilet and caved my ceiling in above my toilet. I can\u2019t use my bathroom and the water has been shut off for 24 hours now. I\u2019m currently out of town for holidays, but they can\u2019t fix the ceiling until it dries out. Does my landlord have to provide me with habitable shelter until repairs are done , such as a hotel room or other unit? I live in Texas and can\u2019t find much online for my state laws specifically. I have a video and some pictures but this subreddit does not allow me to post them here. Any advice at all on what to do is appreciated. If it\u2019s worth mentioning my apartment complex has not notified any tenants that the water would be shut off, and there is no emergency maintenance number. Thanks guys","c_root_id_A":"j1lummq","c_root_id_B":"j1l1utt","created_at_utc_A":1671973618,"created_at_utc_B":1671947935,"score_A":24,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Yes, your landlord must provide you with a comparable room if the place you\u2019re leasing is not habitable. You may also be able to terminate your lease if that\u2019s what you\u2019re looking for.","human_ref_B":"Call your local tenancy board, they will have accurate information about your rights as a tenant.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":25683.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"zupaxs","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.8,"history":"My bathroom ceiling caved in from a leak upstairs, does my landlord have to provide me shelter (aka hotel room) until it\u2019s fixed? On Friday my upstairs neighbor left his hot water in the bathtub on , shut the bathroom door and left the apartment for hours. The maintenance guy said it looked like his walls were melting from the condensation and the floor was flooded. The water from upstairs leaked under his toilet and caved my ceiling in above my toilet. I can\u2019t use my bathroom and the water has been shut off for 24 hours now. I\u2019m currently out of town for holidays, but they can\u2019t fix the ceiling until it dries out. Does my landlord have to provide me with habitable shelter until repairs are done , such as a hotel room or other unit? I live in Texas and can\u2019t find much online for my state laws specifically. I have a video and some pictures but this subreddit does not allow me to post them here. Any advice at all on what to do is appreciated. If it\u2019s worth mentioning my apartment complex has not notified any tenants that the water would be shut off, and there is no emergency maintenance number. Thanks guys","c_root_id_A":"j1l1utt","c_root_id_B":"j1mipid","created_at_utc_A":1671947935,"created_at_utc_B":1671987404,"score_A":6,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Call your local tenancy board, they will have accurate information about your rights as a tenant.","human_ref_B":"I have experience as a property manager and let me tell you, not notifying tenants of an emergency water shutoff notice, nor having an emergency contact number is straight savage.  Apart from that, based in NY the LL\/mgmt company will have to work with you to take care of the source of the water leak, and any repairs within a reasonable amount of time.  Since the source is not a pipe burst : the first step is for mgmt\/LL to provide immediate drying technique (think fan for ventilation) to reduce the chances of mold.   Then sheetrock repairs should begin immediately.   Scope of work should be :  Emergency response (within 24 hours)   Cut open sheetrock to your ceiling and adjacent walls 2-4 feet from the edges of the visible water leak damage  Vent out area for 24-48 hours with 2x air movers to reduce possibility of mold development  Clean up dirt\/water\/debris  Immediate repairs (within 2 days)   Spray mold killer for mold reduction  Immediate repairs (within 7-14 days given holidays)   Replace sheetrock, sand and plaster   Paint ENTIRE bathroom to match, paint color matching or of clients choice (you may need to pay for paint if you want it a different color other than what was there, also you may need to change it back to original paint per your lease when you leave)     All in all the excuse for waiting for things to dry should not prevent them from aiding in the drying process and accomplishing the repair within 2 weeks","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39469.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drr65tz","c_root_id_B":"drr7r0n","created_at_utc_A":1514241262,"created_at_utc_B":1514243416,"score_A":11,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"If she later tells you you can\u2019t move in until the 1st because that\u2019s when your lease starts, then you can\u2019t move in until then.   The change of attitude over something small would be a red flag for me. If a renting agreement starts out hostile it never ends well in my experience. Just as good tenants are hard to come by, so are good landlords. May want to think twice about renting through this person unless it\u2019s too late to find something else.","human_ref_B":"The other commenters gave you good advice - I would cool off, and plan on getting a hotel room for those few days.   Will cost you less than that extra month would have anyway","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2154.0,"score_ratio":3.1818181818}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrdnge","c_root_id_B":"drrawku","created_at_utc_A":1514252201,"created_at_utc_B":1514248059,"score_A":35,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"You said you were willing to pay an extra month in order to move in early.  Take that extra money, put all your stuff in a uhaul that you rent for a couple days, then book a hotel room.  You can get around this. You can\u2019t force your landlord to let you in early. It\u2019s a dick move on their part though... so maybe tread lightly for the year and think twice about renewing your lease.","human_ref_B":"You made an oops. Lesson number one of renting a property: if you want something, it needs to be in the lease. If it's not in the lease, you get a written lease addendum that you both sign. You are entitled to nothing a landlord\/management company promises you that isn't in the lease. It is a VERY common tactic for landlords to promise this or that but not put it in the lease, and then turn around and not do what they promised. It's perfectly legal.   I know how hard it is to accept that you made a mistake but this is how it's gonna be. You have no grounds to break your lease. Get a hotel room and move in when your landlord allows you to (assuming it's no later than the 1st, of course). Don't bother the landlord over this again.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4142.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drr65tz","c_root_id_B":"drrdnge","created_at_utc_A":1514241262,"created_at_utc_B":1514252201,"score_A":11,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"If she later tells you you can\u2019t move in until the 1st because that\u2019s when your lease starts, then you can\u2019t move in until then.   The change of attitude over something small would be a red flag for me. If a renting agreement starts out hostile it never ends well in my experience. Just as good tenants are hard to come by, so are good landlords. May want to think twice about renting through this person unless it\u2019s too late to find something else.","human_ref_B":"You said you were willing to pay an extra month in order to move in early.  Take that extra money, put all your stuff in a uhaul that you rent for a couple days, then book a hotel room.  You can get around this. You can\u2019t force your landlord to let you in early. It\u2019s a dick move on their part though... so maybe tread lightly for the year and think twice about renewing your lease.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10939.0,"score_ratio":3.1818181818}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrff87","c_root_id_B":"drrawku","created_at_utc_A":1514254900,"created_at_utc_B":1514248059,"score_A":19,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"If you\u2019re willing to pay a full months rent (probably over $1,000), why do you not just stay the 2 days in a hotel? The landlord is within her rights and honestly you\u2019re making quite a big deal over 2 days of inconvenience. You basically have no recourse lawsuit wise because a judge would probably ask the same question. I\u2019m not trying to sound insensitive. I\u2019ve had a very similar situation happen where I drove cross country with all my belongings in a truck and was told I couldn\u2019t move in for 3 days. I just had to bite the bullet and get a hotel","human_ref_B":"You made an oops. Lesson number one of renting a property: if you want something, it needs to be in the lease. If it's not in the lease, you get a written lease addendum that you both sign. You are entitled to nothing a landlord\/management company promises you that isn't in the lease. It is a VERY common tactic for landlords to promise this or that but not put it in the lease, and then turn around and not do what they promised. It's perfectly legal.   I know how hard it is to accept that you made a mistake but this is how it's gonna be. You have no grounds to break your lease. Get a hotel room and move in when your landlord allows you to (assuming it's no later than the 1st, of course). Don't bother the landlord over this again.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6841.0,"score_ratio":1.3571428571}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrff87","c_root_id_B":"drr65tz","created_at_utc_A":1514254900,"created_at_utc_B":1514241262,"score_A":19,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"If you\u2019re willing to pay a full months rent (probably over $1,000), why do you not just stay the 2 days in a hotel? The landlord is within her rights and honestly you\u2019re making quite a big deal over 2 days of inconvenience. You basically have no recourse lawsuit wise because a judge would probably ask the same question. I\u2019m not trying to sound insensitive. I\u2019ve had a very similar situation happen where I drove cross country with all my belongings in a truck and was told I couldn\u2019t move in for 3 days. I just had to bite the bullet and get a hotel","human_ref_B":"If she later tells you you can\u2019t move in until the 1st because that\u2019s when your lease starts, then you can\u2019t move in until then.   The change of attitude over something small would be a red flag for me. If a renting agreement starts out hostile it never ends well in my experience. Just as good tenants are hard to come by, so are good landlords. May want to think twice about renting through this person unless it\u2019s too late to find something else.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13638.0,"score_ratio":1.7272727273}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drremf7","c_root_id_B":"drrff87","created_at_utc_A":1514253667,"created_at_utc_B":1514254900,"score_A":9,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"You didn't keep a copy of the lease you signed ? Oh dear","human_ref_B":"If you\u2019re willing to pay a full months rent (probably over $1,000), why do you not just stay the 2 days in a hotel? The landlord is within her rights and honestly you\u2019re making quite a big deal over 2 days of inconvenience. You basically have no recourse lawsuit wise because a judge would probably ask the same question. I\u2019m not trying to sound insensitive. I\u2019ve had a very similar situation happen where I drove cross country with all my belongings in a truck and was told I couldn\u2019t move in for 3 days. I just had to bite the bullet and get a hotel","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1233.0,"score_ratio":2.1111111111}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrdtiy","c_root_id_B":"drrff87","created_at_utc_A":1514252451,"created_at_utc_B":1514254900,"score_A":3,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"You should find somewhere to store your stuff or rent the uhaul for longer while you stay in a hotel.","human_ref_B":"If you\u2019re willing to pay a full months rent (probably over $1,000), why do you not just stay the 2 days in a hotel? The landlord is within her rights and honestly you\u2019re making quite a big deal over 2 days of inconvenience. You basically have no recourse lawsuit wise because a judge would probably ask the same question. I\u2019m not trying to sound insensitive. I\u2019ve had a very similar situation happen where I drove cross country with all my belongings in a truck and was told I couldn\u2019t move in for 3 days. I just had to bite the bullet and get a hotel","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2449.0,"score_ratio":6.3333333333}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drr65tz","c_root_id_B":"drrawku","created_at_utc_A":1514241262,"created_at_utc_B":1514248059,"score_A":11,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"If she later tells you you can\u2019t move in until the 1st because that\u2019s when your lease starts, then you can\u2019t move in until then.   The change of attitude over something small would be a red flag for me. If a renting agreement starts out hostile it never ends well in my experience. Just as good tenants are hard to come by, so are good landlords. May want to think twice about renting through this person unless it\u2019s too late to find something else.","human_ref_B":"You made an oops. Lesson number one of renting a property: if you want something, it needs to be in the lease. If it's not in the lease, you get a written lease addendum that you both sign. You are entitled to nothing a landlord\/management company promises you that isn't in the lease. It is a VERY common tactic for landlords to promise this or that but not put it in the lease, and then turn around and not do what they promised. It's perfectly legal.   I know how hard it is to accept that you made a mistake but this is how it's gonna be. You have no grounds to break your lease. Get a hotel room and move in when your landlord allows you to (assuming it's no later than the 1st, of course). Don't bother the landlord over this again.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6797.0,"score_ratio":1.2727272727}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrdtiy","c_root_id_B":"drremf7","created_at_utc_A":1514252451,"created_at_utc_B":1514253667,"score_A":3,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"You should find somewhere to store your stuff or rent the uhaul for longer while you stay in a hotel.","human_ref_B":"You didn't keep a copy of the lease you signed ? Oh dear","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1216.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"7m3a69","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"Landlord told me I could move on the 28th of December. Now she says I can't move in until the 30th. My lease starts the 1st of January.  I told her I needed to move in a couple days early and she said it would be fine.  I have the texts where she said it'd be fine if I moved in on the 28th.  Now she snapped at me when I told her I was coming up to move in the 28th.  She said \"I'm the landlord you are the tenant, you don' t tell me your coming up to move in when I tell you that you can't move in.\"  What should I do? I live in New York","c_root_id_A":"drrvzwp","c_root_id_B":"drrqhh1","created_at_utc_A":1514292255,"created_at_utc_B":1514274514,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Here's the thing: Even if you did have a legal claim to move in on the 28th, it's almost certainly not worth pursuing for the cost of 3 days lodging.","human_ref_B":"So just to clarify, since the other top commenters aren't (and are, IMO, almost misleading entirely):  Her agreeing to letting you move in early is a legally binding agreement  **However**  It's likely your lease has a clause that supersedes that agreement and says you *can't* move in early (or that it's at the owner's discretion)  It's possible-- and you'd have to ask a lawyer based on your jurisdiction-- that she might owe you costs for having to get a hotel or something if you signed the agreement with the understanding that you'd move in early  But if it had to go to court, I guarantee the first thing the judge is gonna ask is \"If you wanted this to be part of the agreement, why wasn't it in the lease you signed, which says it's the overriding agreement?\" and you damn well better have a better answer than \"I didn't think it was necessary.\"  Ultimately, it's probably in your best interest to try and work out some amicable compromise with the landlord, or just eat it. It's unlikely any legal action on your part will end favorably.  tl;ldr: your lease isn't the end-all be-all agreement, unless it says it is, and it probably does  e: jesus christ is someone brigading this thread? Are the kids out to play? There's massive downvotes for anyone even *asking a question*, even if the answer is \"no\" that doesn't mean you should downvote the hell out of them.  I guess this is what happens during school breaks.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17741.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"oyck1j","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"Dentist shot Novacane directly into open tooth and went directly into nerve. After 3 months still have nerve and mouth pain. Did I mention it was during a procedure to extract broken tip of dental drill from previous root canal? Honestly the entire experience has been a nightmare.   Happened in Texas .  I'm a 43 yr old Army veteran  with neuropathy in my back and legs from a terrible.back surgery and a lifetime of treating my body like a 2nd hand took box... but this was the most painful thing I've ever experienced.  I never knew what a'10' on the pain scale felt like until this.  Went in for a root canal and was told 2 hrs into a very painful and stressful experience that the drill tip they were using had broken and that the bit was still lodged into my gums. And this is *after* they finished the procedure. I was told that they'd have to go back in and start over and undo everything they'd done to this point.   I was in so much discomfort and pain plus I had to leave to pick up.my daughter from school soon...had no time to do it then and was told that I probably would never know it was there and if it bothered me to come back and they'd deal w it then.    Well,  about 3 weeks later the pain began. And got worse and worse. I called, made the appointment,  and after a prolonged exam and  way too much hedging and hand wringing the dentist admitted that it was the bit that had infected the surrounding tissue.   Now FF to the extraction date and it was at the end of the day, after hours and from jump I could tell he was NOT happy about having to do this. No hello . No \"how are you feeling \".  No pre shot numbing of injection site as he always had done before. Just GO. The shots were brutal and his technique was rough and rushed.  But we got started.     About an hour and a half in and they can't get to it. They take several sets of x-rays throughout  the proceedure but towards the end they take me to the back to do another xray. Only this one took a full 360 pan of my whole mouth so they could get a good look. When I get back to the chair he starts working again and I feel pain from the work site and I tell him (this is the 3rd time he has had to re apply novacane for the same reason ) he reaches abruptly for the needle sitting on the tray and plunges it in my open tooth and sends a searing white hot dose of lava right into the nerve.   The world went white. My ears rang. My eyes streamed w tears.  I couldn't see. I couldn't hear.  All I could do was gasp for air and then I screamed as I arched my back off of the chair. And all I could hear is him muttering under his breath: \"You don't have to hurt people... you shouldn't have to hurt people. \" He never apologized. He never asked if I was ok. He just sat there... muttering to himself until the dental assistant checked on me and wiped away 2 streams of grown man tears from my face.   After this he decided he'd had his fill of working around my tooth to get to the bit  and filed my molar down to NOTHING to get to it.  Like... the tooth is gone.  All but a shallow sliver that he intend to put a crown on. But I didn't want or need the crown.  I couldn't afford to do it after the 1st root canal and still cannot.  However he justified this by saying that tooth was going to need a crown anyway so he just \"shaved it down\".    When my wife picked me up and I got in the car, all I could do was cry.  I sobbed for the pain and the agony, of what had happened but also for the humiliation and violation of losing a piece of my body that I had paid hundreds of dollars just weeks ago to keep whole.  I was never asked if it was OK to take my tooth. He just did.   Today I experience nerve pain every time I eat.  I always feel like I had a brutal root canal 2 days ago after every meal.. Even if I'm careful.  Plus if I apply *any* pressure to the side of my face where he injected me it's as if it is happening all over again... the nerve is still white hot, and fear it always will be.   I have not gone back and am afraid to see anyone much less him.   Do I have a case for malpractice? What can I do about this?  Thanks in advance for any advice.","c_root_id_A":"h7tj4rk","c_root_id_B":"h7skfeb","created_at_utc_A":1628178301,"created_at_utc_B":1628163040,"score_A":62,"score_B":60,"human_ref_A":"You should just get the tooth extracted at this point. Most malpractice lawyers will not take something like this on because the overall payout potential is low. Your best bet would be to try to get restitution for fees already paid from the dentist or facility. Good luck.","human_ref_B":"Medical Malpractice cannot be assessed by this sub as it is extremely fact specific. You should contact a medical malpractice attorney in your state and not listen to anyone else on this.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15261.0,"score_ratio":1.0333333333}
{"post_id":"oyck1j","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"Dentist shot Novacane directly into open tooth and went directly into nerve. After 3 months still have nerve and mouth pain. Did I mention it was during a procedure to extract broken tip of dental drill from previous root canal? Honestly the entire experience has been a nightmare.   Happened in Texas .  I'm a 43 yr old Army veteran  with neuropathy in my back and legs from a terrible.back surgery and a lifetime of treating my body like a 2nd hand took box... but this was the most painful thing I've ever experienced.  I never knew what a'10' on the pain scale felt like until this.  Went in for a root canal and was told 2 hrs into a very painful and stressful experience that the drill tip they were using had broken and that the bit was still lodged into my gums. And this is *after* they finished the procedure. I was told that they'd have to go back in and start over and undo everything they'd done to this point.   I was in so much discomfort and pain plus I had to leave to pick up.my daughter from school soon...had no time to do it then and was told that I probably would never know it was there and if it bothered me to come back and they'd deal w it then.    Well,  about 3 weeks later the pain began. And got worse and worse. I called, made the appointment,  and after a prolonged exam and  way too much hedging and hand wringing the dentist admitted that it was the bit that had infected the surrounding tissue.   Now FF to the extraction date and it was at the end of the day, after hours and from jump I could tell he was NOT happy about having to do this. No hello . No \"how are you feeling \".  No pre shot numbing of injection site as he always had done before. Just GO. The shots were brutal and his technique was rough and rushed.  But we got started.     About an hour and a half in and they can't get to it. They take several sets of x-rays throughout  the proceedure but towards the end they take me to the back to do another xray. Only this one took a full 360 pan of my whole mouth so they could get a good look. When I get back to the chair he starts working again and I feel pain from the work site and I tell him (this is the 3rd time he has had to re apply novacane for the same reason ) he reaches abruptly for the needle sitting on the tray and plunges it in my open tooth and sends a searing white hot dose of lava right into the nerve.   The world went white. My ears rang. My eyes streamed w tears.  I couldn't see. I couldn't hear.  All I could do was gasp for air and then I screamed as I arched my back off of the chair. And all I could hear is him muttering under his breath: \"You don't have to hurt people... you shouldn't have to hurt people. \" He never apologized. He never asked if I was ok. He just sat there... muttering to himself until the dental assistant checked on me and wiped away 2 streams of grown man tears from my face.   After this he decided he'd had his fill of working around my tooth to get to the bit  and filed my molar down to NOTHING to get to it.  Like... the tooth is gone.  All but a shallow sliver that he intend to put a crown on. But I didn't want or need the crown.  I couldn't afford to do it after the 1st root canal and still cannot.  However he justified this by saying that tooth was going to need a crown anyway so he just \"shaved it down\".    When my wife picked me up and I got in the car, all I could do was cry.  I sobbed for the pain and the agony, of what had happened but also for the humiliation and violation of losing a piece of my body that I had paid hundreds of dollars just weeks ago to keep whole.  I was never asked if it was OK to take my tooth. He just did.   Today I experience nerve pain every time I eat.  I always feel like I had a brutal root canal 2 days ago after every meal.. Even if I'm careful.  Plus if I apply *any* pressure to the side of my face where he injected me it's as if it is happening all over again... the nerve is still white hot, and fear it always will be.   I have not gone back and am afraid to see anyone much less him.   Do I have a case for malpractice? What can I do about this?  Thanks in advance for any advice.","c_root_id_A":"h7suqe4","c_root_id_B":"h7tj4rk","created_at_utc_A":1628168973,"created_at_utc_B":1628178301,"score_A":25,"score_B":62,"human_ref_A":"Check with the VA in your area for help finding someone to help you, both with getting the issue resolved and with filing a complaint against that dentist.  He should be overseen by the licensing board and they have the ability to look into this for you. I\u2019m sorry that happened to you\u2014it\u2019s awful!  But protect yourself and others by reporting it.  Also, the TX state bar can give names for a malpractice attorney.","human_ref_B":"You should just get the tooth extracted at this point. Most malpractice lawyers will not take something like this on because the overall payout potential is low. Your best bet would be to try to get restitution for fees already paid from the dentist or facility. Good luck.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9328.0,"score_ratio":2.48}
{"post_id":"csfusx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"(LA, CA) Tow Company requested truck keys for \"verification of ownership\" and now is refusing to return unless I pay $1500 dollars in towing fees. Also had me sign a \"receipt for access to vehicle fees\" that turned out to be a damage waiver. Hello, I am fairly sure a towing company that towed my car is violating quite a few civil laws and possibly some criminal ones as well.   &#x200B;  Backstory: Went out of town for \\~2 weeks and parked my truck in the parking lot of the apartment complex where I live (Gated parking with clicker to get in). When I come back in town, truck is missing so I call the number on the \"No Public Parking\" sign and leave a voicemail, which I still haven't heard anything back from. I find some numbers online, and eventually get in contact with a gov't worker who told me that Generic Towing Company Name had my vehicle.   I found their phone number online, and figured that I would have to pay a few hundred and call it a sad day. However, when I called they informed me they wanted over 1500 dollars for the towing\/storage fees since they had towed it apparently only a few days after I had gone out of town. I contacted the building manager of my apartment and they had no idea about any towing (relevant later) .  I then go down to the tow company (located in a whole different city from where I live) and try to prepare myself the best I can with what I want to know\/find out. I read up on  http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes\\_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=22651.07.&article=1.  and some other readings and then went into the place.   The entire operation reeked of being sketchy. Hand drawn sign with rates and about 3 inches of poly-carb windows on the teller. I asked for a list of the things I owed them this $1500+ for and they refused to give me any bill\/statement of what I owed saying \"Unless you are paying right now, I'm not writing anything down\". I then asked to get my personal items out of my car. They then said there was a $115 \"access fee\" in order for me to walk \\~15 feet to the truck and get my items from within. I also was refused the right to inspect the truck. He also refused to give me any paperwork outlining when\/where\/why it was towed  (he eventually gave me limited amounts of this info after I paid for access to the truck, but initially refused and said it wasn't needed)  All three of these seem to be in violation of the document linked. I said there was laws saying I needed to be able to get my personal items out of the car without fee. They said they didn't care and there was a charge. I needed items from my car so I said I was willing to pay the fee. They then said they needed \"proof of ownership and photo ID\". I said what counts as proof of ownership and they said \"Car title, proof of insurance, or registration\" I informed them all of those were in the car (pretty standard?) glove compartment. They then said they would need a key to the truck as \"proof of ownership\". I said the truck was unlocked so they could retrieve documents without it, but they insisted it was needed to \"verify ownership\". I relented and turned over a key. They retrieved the documents and then allowed me to pay the fee. I asked for a receipt and the guy glared at me then said he needed to write it up. I start loading stuff from the truck into my friends car and then he comes out with my \"receipt\" to sign. I know, I know, I should have been vigilant and not signed it blindly but I did. Turns out what I actually signed was a release of liability for any damages to the truck.   Finally, I ask for the key back. He refuses, saying \"I want verification you were here\". When I brought up I was on his security camera, he said \"thats too much work to get the tapes and all, this is easier\"  &#x200B;  Reading here ( http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes\\_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&sectionNum=22658. ) it also seems sketch that my landlord\/building manager wasn't contacted because it seems they would have to approve the tow. According to the records I eventually got from the towing company, it was noted at 10am and towed at 9pm, which is far less than the 24-hrs outlined in the link.  &#x200B;  All of this feels and reads to be illegal and sketchy on multiple counts. Please let me know if this is an accurate view and if taking them to civil court would be advisable. Can I threaten to sue unless the fees are brought to something more reasonable or is that unlawful intimidation? I'd honestly be fine paying 500 or something just to make all of this go away. Would paying for getting the truck back now hurt any future case?","c_root_id_A":"exewvsa","c_root_id_B":"exenx8n","created_at_utc_A":1566227308,"created_at_utc_B":1566221013,"score_A":102,"score_B":42,"human_ref_A":"They broke so many predatory towing laws its not even funny. Pursuant to 22658 (l) (5), you are entitled to 4 times the amount charged.  I would pay the $1500 and then sue the towing company in small claims court for my $1500 back plus $6000 in damages.  If you are not comfortable doing this you need to hire an attorney ASAP.  If your goal is make this thing go away, get the fee lowered and get your car back you can try writing them a demand letter stating what happened and citing the applicable laws they broke and the law the entitles you to quadruple damages. The storage fees will continue to increase though so you need to act quick.","human_ref_B":"Get the truck out asap and then worry about suing later. The longer it's in the more you pay. They will sell it sooner or later too when fees get high enough and you're already probably close to that point.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6295.0,"score_ratio":2.4285714286}
{"post_id":"opc8e1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Ex Employer threatening to call my friends and family to tell them I got her pregnant and demand money for abortion (FL) This is a continuation from my post yesterday (unfortunately I was unable to get a response). Yesterday's Post  My ex employer called me several times, late at night, from a different number and accused me of infidelity and threatened to call my fiance, my business partner, and my mother to get money for an abortion.   I never engaged in any sort of sexual activity with her and she's obviously not pregnant. I felt this was more of a harassing tactic than anything but now I'm concerned she's actually going to start calling people as somehow she has my mother's number and ominously texted that number to me.   What is my recourse?","c_root_id_A":"h647s03","c_root_id_B":"h64p3sq","created_at_utc_A":1626954814,"created_at_utc_B":1626964026,"score_A":23,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"Tell your family that you have a crazy person at work and that if they contact you to let you know. Not much else you can do with crazy people.    Talk to your work  Talk to the police regarding the blackmail and harassment","human_ref_B":"To your post from yesterday:  They are required to pay you.  You are required to return their property.  Neither one of these things has anything to do with the other.  Either party refusing to do what is legally required of them \"as leverage\" is in the wrong.   They have civil liability.  You have civil and potential criminal liability.  The fact that you \"didn't agree to their policy\" does not change any of the above.  Give their stuff back.  On another note: brinksmanship against a party that appears to be crazy is usually not a good plan.  Sparring with a party that is crazy AND is admitted to the bar is fucking insane.  You should cut all contact with these people immediately.  Do not seek to \"win\" just GTFO.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9212.0,"score_ratio":1.4347826087}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccd8jj","c_root_id_B":"icc76pp","created_at_utc_A":1655222704,"created_at_utc_B":1655220190,"score_A":408,"score_B":203,"human_ref_A":"Was this a deep scaling? If so this is normal. Insurance needs to be coordinated correctly if there is a coordination of benefits clause. Most insurance covers scaling one quadrant at a time.","human_ref_B":"> It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).   I don\u2019t know why they said that, that\u2019s squarely on you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2514.0,"score_ratio":2.0098522167}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccbie2","c_root_id_B":"iccd8jj","created_at_utc_A":1655221994,"created_at_utc_B":1655222704,"score_A":54,"score_B":408,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but have worked in healthcare for 20+ years. All the advise you were given is correct and you really don\u2019t have much legal recourse. We have some patients who go in for pre-surgical cleanings and end up having to go back for 4 (?!) deep cleanings to get them cleared for surgery  Call the office and ask for the manager and explain that you weren\u2019t told ahead of time about the cleaning being split into two. The office can\u2019t control the amount of plaque in your mouth but should have been able to guess it would take 2 sessions. Since your insurance is not going to cover it - also ask about the cash price for a cleaning since it should be cheaper with no insurance to file","human_ref_B":"Was this a deep scaling? If so this is normal. Insurance needs to be coordinated correctly if there is a coordination of benefits clause. Most insurance covers scaling one quadrant at a time.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":710.0,"score_ratio":7.5555555556}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icd1slv","c_root_id_B":"icc76pp","created_at_utc_A":1655232703,"created_at_utc_B":1655220190,"score_A":230,"score_B":203,"human_ref_A":"You won't like this but there's a medical side and insurance side. If your mouth was complicated and couldn't be done in the time allotted it would be common to have it divided into another session. Your insurance doesn't want to cover 2 cleanings in such a short time frame. Your insurance company didn't look in your mouth and decide what needs to be done.","human_ref_B":"> It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).   I don\u2019t know why they said that, that\u2019s squarely on you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12513.0,"score_ratio":1.1330049261}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icd1slv","c_root_id_B":"iccwbq1","created_at_utc_A":1655232703,"created_at_utc_B":1655230443,"score_A":230,"score_B":157,"human_ref_A":"You won't like this but there's a medical side and insurance side. If your mouth was complicated and couldn't be done in the time allotted it would be common to have it divided into another session. Your insurance doesn't want to cover 2 cleanings in such a short time frame. Your insurance company didn't look in your mouth and decide what needs to be done.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but dentist with some minor legal and compliance background.  To answer your question at the end:  Yes, there are things you can do, but most of those will be me saying \"in the past you shoulda brushed better\" or something. However, advice for the past isn't useful.  You probably should view this as a wake-up call, and not be mad at the practictioners. You have \"periodontal disease\" which requires \"scaling and root planing\" (abbreviated SCRP or SRP, and known as a \"deep cleaning\"). I cannot comment on the extent of your disease because I'm not doing or looking at your exam, so there's a lot of considerations here..but generally speaking your insurance company sounds like they're giving you information from a layman (because they are not dentists...!) And also remember: they're looking to pay you as few benefits as possible.  Those kinds of treatments are not basic cleanings and usually are found in a different section of your insurance because they're treating disease, and they are NOT prevention. A better way to think of it is that these cleanings are closer to fillings than a standard cleaning because you have active disease that needs to be treated. Based on your statements, cleanings are the Tx you're thinking of (and are covered once every six months, typically).  SCRP is frequently broken up into multiple visits because they are separate treatments. If you had SCRP for one two, three, or four quadrants of your mouth in one visit or four visits, the insurance company is going to consider them separate treatments and you will get billed for each instance of the treatment, even if all in one visit. The number of visits is irrelevant.   I edited the previous paragraph for clarification, due to posting on mobile.  After the entirety of what I read here, I think you should shift your brain away from the feelings of inconvenience and anger at insurance company trying to stiff you...and worry more about the fact that you have disease that can cause you to lose your teeth. If you really want to spend money and have a not good time, that's the way to do it.  I'm sorry, tough love.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2260.0,"score_ratio":1.4649681529}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccbie2","c_root_id_B":"icd1slv","created_at_utc_A":1655221994,"created_at_utc_B":1655232703,"score_A":54,"score_B":230,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but have worked in healthcare for 20+ years. All the advise you were given is correct and you really don\u2019t have much legal recourse. We have some patients who go in for pre-surgical cleanings and end up having to go back for 4 (?!) deep cleanings to get them cleared for surgery  Call the office and ask for the manager and explain that you weren\u2019t told ahead of time about the cleaning being split into two. The office can\u2019t control the amount of plaque in your mouth but should have been able to guess it would take 2 sessions. Since your insurance is not going to cover it - also ask about the cash price for a cleaning since it should be cheaper with no insurance to file","human_ref_B":"You won't like this but there's a medical side and insurance side. If your mouth was complicated and couldn't be done in the time allotted it would be common to have it divided into another session. Your insurance doesn't want to cover 2 cleanings in such a short time frame. Your insurance company didn't look in your mouth and decide what needs to be done.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10709.0,"score_ratio":4.2592592593}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icd1slv","c_root_id_B":"iccserl","created_at_utc_A":1655232703,"created_at_utc_B":1655228839,"score_A":230,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"You won't like this but there's a medical side and insurance side. If your mouth was complicated and couldn't be done in the time allotted it would be common to have it divided into another session. Your insurance doesn't want to cover 2 cleanings in such a short time frame. Your insurance company didn't look in your mouth and decide what needs to be done.","human_ref_B":"With bone loss, insurance may cover more frequent 'perio maintenance' visits.  You might be able to ask for the visit to be re-coded as treatment for gum disease as opposed to a regular cleaning.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3864.0,"score_ratio":11.5}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icchhzh","c_root_id_B":"icd1slv","created_at_utc_A":1655224429,"created_at_utc_B":1655232703,"score_A":13,"score_B":230,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","human_ref_B":"You won't like this but there's a medical side and insurance side. If your mouth was complicated and couldn't be done in the time allotted it would be common to have it divided into another session. Your insurance doesn't want to cover 2 cleanings in such a short time frame. Your insurance company didn't look in your mouth and decide what needs to be done.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8274.0,"score_ratio":17.6923076923}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccwbq1","c_root_id_B":"iccbie2","created_at_utc_A":1655230443,"created_at_utc_B":1655221994,"score_A":157,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but dentist with some minor legal and compliance background.  To answer your question at the end:  Yes, there are things you can do, but most of those will be me saying \"in the past you shoulda brushed better\" or something. However, advice for the past isn't useful.  You probably should view this as a wake-up call, and not be mad at the practictioners. You have \"periodontal disease\" which requires \"scaling and root planing\" (abbreviated SCRP or SRP, and known as a \"deep cleaning\"). I cannot comment on the extent of your disease because I'm not doing or looking at your exam, so there's a lot of considerations here..but generally speaking your insurance company sounds like they're giving you information from a layman (because they are not dentists...!) And also remember: they're looking to pay you as few benefits as possible.  Those kinds of treatments are not basic cleanings and usually are found in a different section of your insurance because they're treating disease, and they are NOT prevention. A better way to think of it is that these cleanings are closer to fillings than a standard cleaning because you have active disease that needs to be treated. Based on your statements, cleanings are the Tx you're thinking of (and are covered once every six months, typically).  SCRP is frequently broken up into multiple visits because they are separate treatments. If you had SCRP for one two, three, or four quadrants of your mouth in one visit or four visits, the insurance company is going to consider them separate treatments and you will get billed for each instance of the treatment, even if all in one visit. The number of visits is irrelevant.   I edited the previous paragraph for clarification, due to posting on mobile.  After the entirety of what I read here, I think you should shift your brain away from the feelings of inconvenience and anger at insurance company trying to stiff you...and worry more about the fact that you have disease that can cause you to lose your teeth. If you really want to spend money and have a not good time, that's the way to do it.  I'm sorry, tough love.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer but have worked in healthcare for 20+ years. All the advise you were given is correct and you really don\u2019t have much legal recourse. We have some patients who go in for pre-surgical cleanings and end up having to go back for 4 (?!) deep cleanings to get them cleared for surgery  Call the office and ask for the manager and explain that you weren\u2019t told ahead of time about the cleaning being split into two. The office can\u2019t control the amount of plaque in your mouth but should have been able to guess it would take 2 sessions. Since your insurance is not going to cover it - also ask about the cash price for a cleaning since it should be cheaper with no insurance to file","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8449.0,"score_ratio":2.9074074074}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccwbq1","c_root_id_B":"iccserl","created_at_utc_A":1655230443,"created_at_utc_B":1655228839,"score_A":157,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but dentist with some minor legal and compliance background.  To answer your question at the end:  Yes, there are things you can do, but most of those will be me saying \"in the past you shoulda brushed better\" or something. However, advice for the past isn't useful.  You probably should view this as a wake-up call, and not be mad at the practictioners. You have \"periodontal disease\" which requires \"scaling and root planing\" (abbreviated SCRP or SRP, and known as a \"deep cleaning\"). I cannot comment on the extent of your disease because I'm not doing or looking at your exam, so there's a lot of considerations here..but generally speaking your insurance company sounds like they're giving you information from a layman (because they are not dentists...!) And also remember: they're looking to pay you as few benefits as possible.  Those kinds of treatments are not basic cleanings and usually are found in a different section of your insurance because they're treating disease, and they are NOT prevention. A better way to think of it is that these cleanings are closer to fillings than a standard cleaning because you have active disease that needs to be treated. Based on your statements, cleanings are the Tx you're thinking of (and are covered once every six months, typically).  SCRP is frequently broken up into multiple visits because they are separate treatments. If you had SCRP for one two, three, or four quadrants of your mouth in one visit or four visits, the insurance company is going to consider them separate treatments and you will get billed for each instance of the treatment, even if all in one visit. The number of visits is irrelevant.   I edited the previous paragraph for clarification, due to posting on mobile.  After the entirety of what I read here, I think you should shift your brain away from the feelings of inconvenience and anger at insurance company trying to stiff you...and worry more about the fact that you have disease that can cause you to lose your teeth. If you really want to spend money and have a not good time, that's the way to do it.  I'm sorry, tough love.","human_ref_B":"With bone loss, insurance may cover more frequent 'perio maintenance' visits.  You might be able to ask for the visit to be re-coded as treatment for gum disease as opposed to a regular cleaning.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1604.0,"score_ratio":7.85}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icchhzh","c_root_id_B":"iccwbq1","created_at_utc_A":1655224429,"created_at_utc_B":1655230443,"score_A":13,"score_B":157,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but dentist with some minor legal and compliance background.  To answer your question at the end:  Yes, there are things you can do, but most of those will be me saying \"in the past you shoulda brushed better\" or something. However, advice for the past isn't useful.  You probably should view this as a wake-up call, and not be mad at the practictioners. You have \"periodontal disease\" which requires \"scaling and root planing\" (abbreviated SCRP or SRP, and known as a \"deep cleaning\"). I cannot comment on the extent of your disease because I'm not doing or looking at your exam, so there's a lot of considerations here..but generally speaking your insurance company sounds like they're giving you information from a layman (because they are not dentists...!) And also remember: they're looking to pay you as few benefits as possible.  Those kinds of treatments are not basic cleanings and usually are found in a different section of your insurance because they're treating disease, and they are NOT prevention. A better way to think of it is that these cleanings are closer to fillings than a standard cleaning because you have active disease that needs to be treated. Based on your statements, cleanings are the Tx you're thinking of (and are covered once every six months, typically).  SCRP is frequently broken up into multiple visits because they are separate treatments. If you had SCRP for one two, three, or four quadrants of your mouth in one visit or four visits, the insurance company is going to consider them separate treatments and you will get billed for each instance of the treatment, even if all in one visit. The number of visits is irrelevant.   I edited the previous paragraph for clarification, due to posting on mobile.  After the entirety of what I read here, I think you should shift your brain away from the feelings of inconvenience and anger at insurance company trying to stiff you...and worry more about the fact that you have disease that can cause you to lose your teeth. If you really want to spend money and have a not good time, that's the way to do it.  I'm sorry, tough love.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6014.0,"score_ratio":12.0769230769}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdq98w","c_root_id_B":"icdjo7p","created_at_utc_A":1655243051,"created_at_utc_B":1655240116,"score_A":34,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"\\#1, it's your responsibility to make sure you're covered for your treatment, not the dentist. I say this because, the dentist may say one thing and look into your coverage as a courtesy, but if they send in a claim and it gets denied, you're still on the hook for the bill, regardless of what they said would be covered or not.  \\#2, how the hell is the insurance company going to know how long it takes to clean your teeth? they didn't do the x-rays, they didn't do the exam. use some common sense.","human_ref_B":"Had it been a very long time since your last cleaning?  I am assuming so, if the build up was that bad and you have bone loss.  You have to understand that there are other appointments behind yours.  It would not be fair to EVERYONE else who has a cleaning scheduled to be pushed out.    If your insurance company is unwilling to pay for a full cleaning that takes place over 2 separate sessions, then you should be upset with your insurance company-- NOT the dentist.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2935.0,"score_ratio":1.2142857143}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"iccserl","c_root_id_B":"icdjo7p","created_at_utc_A":1655228839,"created_at_utc_B":1655240116,"score_A":20,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"With bone loss, insurance may cover more frequent 'perio maintenance' visits.  You might be able to ask for the visit to be re-coded as treatment for gum disease as opposed to a regular cleaning.","human_ref_B":"Had it been a very long time since your last cleaning?  I am assuming so, if the build up was that bad and you have bone loss.  You have to understand that there are other appointments behind yours.  It would not be fair to EVERYONE else who has a cleaning scheduled to be pushed out.    If your insurance company is unwilling to pay for a full cleaning that takes place over 2 separate sessions, then you should be upset with your insurance company-- NOT the dentist.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11277.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdfg8y","c_root_id_B":"icdjo7p","created_at_utc_A":1655238368,"created_at_utc_B":1655240116,"score_A":17,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"It sounds like you had a deep cleaning done and did not understand the process   Source: used to be a DA","human_ref_B":"Had it been a very long time since your last cleaning?  I am assuming so, if the build up was that bad and you have bone loss.  You have to understand that there are other appointments behind yours.  It would not be fair to EVERYONE else who has a cleaning scheduled to be pushed out.    If your insurance company is unwilling to pay for a full cleaning that takes place over 2 separate sessions, then you should be upset with your insurance company-- NOT the dentist.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1748.0,"score_ratio":1.6470588235}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icchhzh","c_root_id_B":"icdjo7p","created_at_utc_A":1655224429,"created_at_utc_B":1655240116,"score_A":13,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","human_ref_B":"Had it been a very long time since your last cleaning?  I am assuming so, if the build up was that bad and you have bone loss.  You have to understand that there are other appointments behind yours.  It would not be fair to EVERYONE else who has a cleaning scheduled to be pushed out.    If your insurance company is unwilling to pay for a full cleaning that takes place over 2 separate sessions, then you should be upset with your insurance company-- NOT the dentist.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":15687.0,"score_ratio":2.1538461538}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdq98w","c_root_id_B":"iccserl","created_at_utc_A":1655243051,"created_at_utc_B":1655228839,"score_A":34,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"\\#1, it's your responsibility to make sure you're covered for your treatment, not the dentist. I say this because, the dentist may say one thing and look into your coverage as a courtesy, but if they send in a claim and it gets denied, you're still on the hook for the bill, regardless of what they said would be covered or not.  \\#2, how the hell is the insurance company going to know how long it takes to clean your teeth? they didn't do the x-rays, they didn't do the exam. use some common sense.","human_ref_B":"With bone loss, insurance may cover more frequent 'perio maintenance' visits.  You might be able to ask for the visit to be re-coded as treatment for gum disease as opposed to a regular cleaning.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14212.0,"score_ratio":1.7}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdfg8y","c_root_id_B":"icdq98w","created_at_utc_A":1655238368,"created_at_utc_B":1655243051,"score_A":17,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"It sounds like you had a deep cleaning done and did not understand the process   Source: used to be a DA","human_ref_B":"\\#1, it's your responsibility to make sure you're covered for your treatment, not the dentist. I say this because, the dentist may say one thing and look into your coverage as a courtesy, but if they send in a claim and it gets denied, you're still on the hook for the bill, regardless of what they said would be covered or not.  \\#2, how the hell is the insurance company going to know how long it takes to clean your teeth? they didn't do the x-rays, they didn't do the exam. use some common sense.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4683.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdq98w","c_root_id_B":"icchhzh","created_at_utc_A":1655243051,"created_at_utc_B":1655224429,"score_A":34,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"\\#1, it's your responsibility to make sure you're covered for your treatment, not the dentist. I say this because, the dentist may say one thing and look into your coverage as a courtesy, but if they send in a claim and it gets denied, you're still on the hook for the bill, regardless of what they said would be covered or not.  \\#2, how the hell is the insurance company going to know how long it takes to clean your teeth? they didn't do the x-rays, they didn't do the exam. use some common sense.","human_ref_B":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":18622.0,"score_ratio":2.6153846154}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdq98w","c_root_id_B":"icdma4j","created_at_utc_A":1655243051,"created_at_utc_B":1655241251,"score_A":34,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"\\#1, it's your responsibility to make sure you're covered for your treatment, not the dentist. I say this because, the dentist may say one thing and look into your coverage as a courtesy, but if they send in a claim and it gets denied, you're still on the hook for the bill, regardless of what they said would be covered or not.  \\#2, how the hell is the insurance company going to know how long it takes to clean your teeth? they didn't do the x-rays, they didn't do the exam. use some common sense.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer but someone who worked with insurances and dental practices. Hygienist did you a favor by not billing the correct code which would have come with a copay\u2026 reality is you needed extra care and she did not have the time to do it, the charge for a regular cleaning is not bad. Also insurance will always tell you the dentist could have done it cheaper\u2026 your health is not in their interest.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1800.0,"score_ratio":5.6666666667}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icchhzh","c_root_id_B":"iccserl","created_at_utc_A":1655224429,"created_at_utc_B":1655228839,"score_A":13,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","human_ref_B":"With bone loss, insurance may cover more frequent 'perio maintenance' visits.  You might be able to ask for the visit to be re-coded as treatment for gum disease as opposed to a regular cleaning.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4410.0,"score_ratio":1.5384615385}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icchhzh","c_root_id_B":"icdfg8y","created_at_utc_A":1655224429,"created_at_utc_B":1655238368,"score_A":13,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","human_ref_B":"It sounds like you had a deep cleaning done and did not understand the process   Source: used to be a DA","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13939.0,"score_ratio":1.3076923077}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"ice6e6v","c_root_id_B":"icchhzh","created_at_utc_A":1655250879,"created_at_utc_B":1655224429,"score_A":14,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"They're not particularly responsible for determining your benefits. They get paid what they get paid by insurance, and you pay the rest. Like you said, it's industry standard. Could they have explained it better, sure. Did they do it maliciously to make you pay out of pocket, not likely.","human_ref_B":"Sometimes it is difficult to assess, until you are actually doing the procedure, how much time will be required. Maybe the patient is difficult to work on, lots of bleeding, very hard deposit that had been there a long time etc.  Some things are difficult to assess until you get going. Usually a hygienist or dentist can assess this before they start, but not always.   In hindsight they probably should have billed insurance as a periodontal deep scaling and done half or a quadrant at a time. This is more money however. You may have been a bit of a borderline case, and they thought that once you had a good cleaning, they could have you as a regular cleaning patient.   Get your teeth cleaned more frequently so this is not a problem in the future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":26450.0,"score_ratio":1.0769230769}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"ice6e6v","c_root_id_B":"icdma4j","created_at_utc_A":1655250879,"created_at_utc_B":1655241251,"score_A":14,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"They're not particularly responsible for determining your benefits. They get paid what they get paid by insurance, and you pay the rest. Like you said, it's industry standard. Could they have explained it better, sure. Did they do it maliciously to make you pay out of pocket, not likely.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer but someone who worked with insurances and dental practices. Hygienist did you a favor by not billing the correct code which would have come with a copay\u2026 reality is you needed extra care and she did not have the time to do it, the charge for a regular cleaning is not bad. Also insurance will always tell you the dentist could have done it cheaper\u2026 your health is not in their interest.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9628.0,"score_ratio":2.3333333333}
{"post_id":"vc5p5n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"A dental hygienist cleaned half of my mouth and THEN told me (1) I will have to come back to clean the rest, (2) I will be billed again, and (3) my insurance won't cover it. Here are a few things the hygienist explained to me **beforehand**:  * There was a lot of buildup on my teeth, and I had some bone loss. * My cleaning would be more intense than a \"standard cleaning\".  Here is what the hygienist explained to me **during**:  * The cleaning was taking a while, and due to time, my cleaning would need to be split into two sessions.  It wasn't until **after** they had cleaned only the right side of my mouth that they explained to me the following:  * Because the cleaning was split into two different sessions, they will be billed as two separate cleanings. * Because they are two separate cleanings, I will be billed twice. * Because I am trying to get two separate cleanings within a 6-month period, my insurance will not cover the second cleaning.  That definitely caught me off guard. Nobody goes to get a cleaning expecting only half of their mouth to be cleaned. When they were done, I thought, \"I had half a cleaning today,\" not \"I had a cleaning today.\" I had assumed that because it was the same procedure, I would be billed once for it.  I spoke with another dentist who told me that splitting more intense cleanings into two sessions is a standard practice. Hygienists can make that decision at their own discretion for a variety of reasons (lack of time, comfort of the patient, etc.). I have no problem with that as a concept\u2014I did, after all, agree to come back (before I knew that it would be billed twice).  When I spoke to the insurance company, they told me a few things:  * The dentist could have done it all in one session, and had they done so, I would have been billed once for it, and it would have been covered entirely. * It is the dentist's responsibility to contact the provider service to determine my benefits (which they did not).  I called the dentist office, and they refused to work with me. It feels like they are using my half-clean mouth as leverage. My only two options are to wait 6 months to clean the other half of my mouth or pay for the second cleaning.  I understand that there is nothing wrong with what they did from a dental perspective. My beef is that they did not do their due diligence of determining my benefits or transparently communicate their billing process until after they had already cleaned half of my mouth. Is there anything I can do here?","c_root_id_A":"icdma4j","c_root_id_B":"icefhwn","created_at_utc_A":1655241251,"created_at_utc_B":1655255385,"score_A":6,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer but someone who worked with insurances and dental practices. Hygienist did you a favor by not billing the correct code which would have come with a copay\u2026 reality is you needed extra care and she did not have the time to do it, the charge for a regular cleaning is not bad. Also insurance will always tell you the dentist could have done it cheaper\u2026 your health is not in their interest.","human_ref_B":"This is called \"scaling & root planing\" and is different from a regular dental cleaning. It's often done under local anesthetic. It is billed & coded differently then a regular cleaning so it should be at least partially covered by dental insurance depending on your plan. I used to work at a periodontal office & this is a common procedure if you have a lot of build up or pocketing.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14134.0,"score_ratio":2.1666666667}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4cblwn","c_root_id_B":"i4b10m2","created_at_utc_A":1649710923,"created_at_utc_B":1649691558,"score_A":197,"score_B":152,"human_ref_A":"A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that  it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person.","human_ref_B":"You are young, and I know you are worried about your friend. The right thing in this situation is to call CPS again for your friend. And absolutely call Animal Control (google animal control and your city to find the phone number) and tell them you'd like to report an animal abuse case.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":19365.0,"score_ratio":1.2960526316}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bltau","c_root_id_B":"i4cblwn","created_at_utc_A":1649699579,"created_at_utc_B":1649710923,"score_A":78,"score_B":197,"human_ref_A":"Call CPS again, reiterate who is being abused (they likely interviewed the wrong child) as well as Animal control. Report the abuse to school counselors as well.","human_ref_B":"A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that  it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11344.0,"score_ratio":2.5256410256}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bc763","c_root_id_B":"i4cblwn","created_at_utc_A":1649695978,"created_at_utc_B":1649710923,"score_A":38,"score_B":197,"human_ref_A":"Why are you reluctant to call CPS again?  Multiple reports to CPS will result in CPS taking further steps to protect the child.  When making the report to CPS, include the animal abuse and that you have reported the animal abuse as well.  It will be more evidence that the parents are being abusive.","human_ref_B":"A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that  it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14945.0,"score_ratio":5.1842105263}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4cblwn","c_root_id_B":"i4bc7jb","created_at_utc_A":1649710923,"created_at_utc_B":1649695982,"score_A":197,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that  it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person.","human_ref_B":"Animal control will probably try to stay in their own lane unless they personally see some child abuse\/neglect that is so obvious that they feel they have to call CPS in order to CYA.  That doesn\u2019t sound like what\u2019s going on here.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14941.0,"score_ratio":7.0357142857}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bft43","c_root_id_B":"i4cblwn","created_at_utc_A":1649697330,"created_at_utc_B":1649710923,"score_A":12,"score_B":197,"human_ref_A":"While cps will sometimes report animal abuse in cases, it\u2019s less likely that animal control will see signs of child abuse to report.  You can anonymously call CPS for your friend.","human_ref_B":"A) Call CPS, B) Tell every single teacher you can about this, C) You might want to remind them that  it is illegal for them to not report this to CPS, D) This applies to pretty much everyone in a school including the Lunch person.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13593.0,"score_ratio":16.4166666667}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bltau","c_root_id_B":"i4bc763","created_at_utc_A":1649699579,"created_at_utc_B":1649695978,"score_A":78,"score_B":38,"human_ref_A":"Call CPS again, reiterate who is being abused (they likely interviewed the wrong child) as well as Animal control. Report the abuse to school counselors as well.","human_ref_B":"Why are you reluctant to call CPS again?  Multiple reports to CPS will result in CPS taking further steps to protect the child.  When making the report to CPS, include the animal abuse and that you have reported the animal abuse as well.  It will be more evidence that the parents are being abusive.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3601.0,"score_ratio":2.0526315789}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bc7jb","c_root_id_B":"i4bltau","created_at_utc_A":1649695982,"created_at_utc_B":1649699579,"score_A":28,"score_B":78,"human_ref_A":"Animal control will probably try to stay in their own lane unless they personally see some child abuse\/neglect that is so obvious that they feel they have to call CPS in order to CYA.  That doesn\u2019t sound like what\u2019s going on here.","human_ref_B":"Call CPS again, reiterate who is being abused (they likely interviewed the wrong child) as well as Animal control. Report the abuse to school counselors as well.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3597.0,"score_ratio":2.7857142857}
{"post_id":"u1a9p0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"[TX] Friend's dog is being abused, will reporting animal abuse launch a bigger investigation into his child abuse as well? Texas. A friend of mine (16 or 17) is being severely abused by his parents, physically and emotionally. CPS was called to his house one or two years ago, they didn't even TALK to him (they interviewed his BROTHER, who wasn't being abused) and left, and then his life became worse. Because of that we (as in his friends and classmates) are all reluctant to call CPS again. I don't know who originally called CPS or if that was the first time.  His parents just got a dog a couple of days ago, and now the dog is also being abused (physically beat, kept in a small cage at all times).  I'm wondering if we call an investigation on animal abuse for the dog, will they also look into the child abuse going on at home or is that ONLY the job of CPS? Should I ask him to start documenting photos?","c_root_id_A":"i4bft43","c_root_id_B":"i4bltau","created_at_utc_A":1649697330,"created_at_utc_B":1649699579,"score_A":12,"score_B":78,"human_ref_A":"While cps will sometimes report animal abuse in cases, it\u2019s less likely that animal control will see signs of child abuse to report.  You can anonymously call CPS for your friend.","human_ref_B":"Call CPS again, reiterate who is being abused (they likely interviewed the wrong child) as well as Animal control. Report the abuse to school counselors as well.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2249.0,"score_ratio":6.5}
{"post_id":"dg9e4t","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"I gave my parents temporary custody of my son so i could get out of an abusive relationship and get back on my feet and now they won't give him back. As soon as they were served with the legal notice for the petition i filed to get full custody back they secretly took him across the country. Throwaway account. Please forgive my formatting etc etc....   So basically, what are my rights and what do i do??? My parents have temporary guardianship of my (12yo) son. I totally cannot afford a lawyer and have so far only found one pro bono program that gives free family matter advice which i have utilized but need more info\/services than they can provide. I'm sure it'll help to know that I live in Maine.  I asked my parents to take my son a few years ago so i could get things situated after leaving a terrible relationship and starting over with literally nothing, and it took longer than i expected to get back on my feet  For the last year i have tried amicably to get my boy back. They have refused with their biggest reason being that they can provide more financial stability. I'm in management so I do pretty well, but they absolutely have a lot more money. I recently filed a petition to have their guardianship terminated and within a week of them being notified they packed up and moved to Florida with my boy (and will not tell me anything more specific).   So what i need\/would like to know is:  What are my rights?   Where do i find information and resources? (I've tried  and googled everything i can think of..)  Are they legally allowed to take him out of state?   How do lawyers even work? Can i get a free consult\/advice? Is that a thing??  Is there a way to find a pro bono lawyer?   Anything else i could\/should know?","c_root_id_A":"f3batry","c_root_id_B":"f3bmzud","created_at_utc_A":1570805929,"created_at_utc_B":1570813334,"score_A":9,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"What are your rights?  Fairly limited since you did sign away guardianship. If it does go to court they will assess everything. Financial stability, past relationships, character witnesse, and living conditions.   Where do I find resources?  Legal aid as you did, I would also look over the revised statutes for Maine as well as Florida. A lot of states will privately talk to the child as well to see what he\/she wants to do, how life is in both situations.  Free lawyer consultations are a thing, almost every lawyer will do a free consult.   Legal aid are pro Bono lawyers, a lot of firms will require their team to do so many hours pro Bono through what ever channel how ever often a week\/month\/year.  As said before this is not something I would take on with out lawyering up. In a lot of these cases grandparents keep children, it happens a lot.","human_ref_B":"Family law attorney- temporary guardianship typically does not explicitly allow them to remove the child from jurisdiction. You filed before they fled, they were served with the petition. If a court finds that service is joined and your parents do not show up to the hearing in Maine you can ask the court to order them to return with your child. The court can issue a warrant for their arrest if they do not comply.   Keep track of their movements the best you can until this is resolved. You will need their address. Find out the the address and number of the nearest police precinct to them.   Given the unique circumstances of your case you may qualify for representation via a local domestic violence organization. However, most private family law attorneys will at least give you a consultation. Find one who specializes in grandparents rights. You will need a lawyer for this.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7405.0,"score_ratio":1.5555555556}
{"post_id":"wh5rcx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"Landlord wants me to give back the security deposit he already returned? I moved out of my apartment on August 1st. I am in Michigan. On August 2nd, he texted me thanking me for leaving the apartment so clean and in great condition. He electronically returned my security deposit.   Today, August 5th he texted me stating that there was a strong odor he suspects is from my cat and that he shouldn\u2019t have of returned the security deposit. He is threatening to take me to court to pay damages if he has to have the apartment deodorized.   My response was the basement (shared with other tenants) has a smell that sometimes wafts through the apartment. Since he returned my deposit after a walk through, is there anything he can do against me?","c_root_id_A":"ij3rcly","c_root_id_B":"ij3y1iw","created_at_utc_A":1659732997,"created_at_utc_B":1659735732,"score_A":27,"score_B":41,"human_ref_A":"If he can prove that your cat caused damages\/odors, he can still sue you in court.","human_ref_B":"He can file in court - he'd likely do so in small claims. If he sues you, you need to show up to court. He'd need to prove that your cat is the one who caused the odor. Your defense would be a) your testimony that your cat didn't cause the odor and that the shared basement smells and wafts into your apartment, and 2) the text message from August 2nd.   Its going to work against your landlord that he specifically thanked you for leaving the apartment so clean. Presumably he entered the apartment on August 2 and didn't note a smell.   Additionally, he can only sue you for the cost of paying someone to deodorize the apartment. If your deposit was $1k and he only pays someone else $500, he can only sue for $500.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2735.0,"score_ratio":1.5185185185}
{"post_id":"sa4fzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My mother just closed on a house but the sellers aren't moving out. What's the next step? My mother had just closed on a house 1\/16\/22. After closing the sellers and my mother verbally agreed to have the sellers moved out by 1\/22\/22. As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest. My mother has been in contact with her realtor and the seller. The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out. My mothers lease is up on 1\/31\/22 for her apartment. What avenues do she have to be moved into her new home?","c_root_id_A":"htrp8lg","c_root_id_B":"hts5u5x","created_at_utc_A":1642874235,"created_at_utc_B":1642880726,"score_A":6,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Usually clauses are written into home purchase agreements that state the seller will pay the buyer x dollars a day for every day they are there past the date they were supposed to vacate. The mistake was that your mom made a verbal agreement to let them stay there for extra time. Everything should have been put in writing so you had legal discourse to get the sellers out. She should have them sign something now that says they'll be out on the 28th. Then if they don't get out she can call the police.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but have done a lot of real estate - It is good that your mom is in contact with an attorney.  She should have never closed while the sellers were still in possession of the property.  However, that is spilled milk.  You and your mom should ask the attorney - and also look at both the sales agreement and the closing documents specifically for the following items.  * Possession - when do you get the keys?  Close of sale, close plus 3 or ????  * Penalties for non-performance - are there any penalties for not performing to the contract?  Your Mom needs to tell her lawyer, what she wants to be done.  Currently, the sellers have all the money, and they are still in possession of the property, and there is no rental or lease agreement.  I do understand that your mom wants to be nice and understanding - but, she is being taken advantage of here.  > As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest.   This is not your mom's problem (but in reality it is).  She, through her attorney, needs to tell the sellers to PERFORM - and vacate the property immediately (or per the written closing documents).  The sellers can put their belonging into storage, and move into a hotel, motel, or camp on the side of the road.  Your mom, through her attorney, need to start the eviction process immediately.  What if the sellers never qualify for their financing?  What if they need another 4 months to find another house, close on it, and move?  What is your Mom left to do - wait?  > The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out.  Your mom should ask both the realtor and the attorney where that is stated in the closing documents?  The realtor may just be blowing your mom off.  Why would your mom close on the property with real money that she is probably paying a mortgage on if she can not take possession for 30 days?  That makes no sense.  > They've stated that with the postponement that their work and personal life doesn't allow them to be moved out until at least next week.   Not your mom's problem.  The sellers can take vacation time starting today and move out.  She needs to speak with her attorney about eviction and also charging the sellers for their non-performance.  I'm sure that the sellers would be more than willing to give the money back to your mom until they are out of the house (try that line out on the sellers and their realtor).","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6491.0,"score_ratio":3.6666666667}
{"post_id":"sa4fzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My mother just closed on a house but the sellers aren't moving out. What's the next step? My mother had just closed on a house 1\/16\/22. After closing the sellers and my mother verbally agreed to have the sellers moved out by 1\/22\/22. As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest. My mother has been in contact with her realtor and the seller. The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out. My mothers lease is up on 1\/31\/22 for her apartment. What avenues do she have to be moved into her new home?","c_root_id_A":"hts5u5x","c_root_id_B":"htr2r3l","created_at_utc_A":1642880726,"created_at_utc_B":1642865205,"score_A":22,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, but have done a lot of real estate - It is good that your mom is in contact with an attorney.  She should have never closed while the sellers were still in possession of the property.  However, that is spilled milk.  You and your mom should ask the attorney - and also look at both the sales agreement and the closing documents specifically for the following items.  * Possession - when do you get the keys?  Close of sale, close plus 3 or ????  * Penalties for non-performance - are there any penalties for not performing to the contract?  Your Mom needs to tell her lawyer, what she wants to be done.  Currently, the sellers have all the money, and they are still in possession of the property, and there is no rental or lease agreement.  I do understand that your mom wants to be nice and understanding - but, she is being taken advantage of here.  > As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest.   This is not your mom's problem (but in reality it is).  She, through her attorney, needs to tell the sellers to PERFORM - and vacate the property immediately (or per the written closing documents).  The sellers can put their belonging into storage, and move into a hotel, motel, or camp on the side of the road.  Your mom, through her attorney, need to start the eviction process immediately.  What if the sellers never qualify for their financing?  What if they need another 4 months to find another house, close on it, and move?  What is your Mom left to do - wait?  > The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out.  Your mom should ask both the realtor and the attorney where that is stated in the closing documents?  The realtor may just be blowing your mom off.  Why would your mom close on the property with real money that she is probably paying a mortgage on if she can not take possession for 30 days?  That makes no sense.  > They've stated that with the postponement that their work and personal life doesn't allow them to be moved out until at least next week.   Not your mom's problem.  The sellers can take vacation time starting today and move out.  She needs to speak with her attorney about eviction and also charging the sellers for their non-performance.  I'm sure that the sellers would be more than willing to give the money back to your mom until they are out of the house (try that line out on the sellers and their realtor).","human_ref_B":"How did closing happen if the sellers were out, and it wasn\u2019t in the written contract?   Did she have a lawyer involved in the purchase documents? Has she consulted them?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15521.0,"score_ratio":4.4}
{"post_id":"sa4fzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My mother just closed on a house but the sellers aren't moving out. What's the next step? My mother had just closed on a house 1\/16\/22. After closing the sellers and my mother verbally agreed to have the sellers moved out by 1\/22\/22. As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest. My mother has been in contact with her realtor and the seller. The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out. My mothers lease is up on 1\/31\/22 for her apartment. What avenues do she have to be moved into her new home?","c_root_id_A":"htrf48r","c_root_id_B":"hts5u5x","created_at_utc_A":1642870305,"created_at_utc_B":1642880726,"score_A":4,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"Typically the contract will have a per day payment if theyre not out when they should be","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, but have done a lot of real estate - It is good that your mom is in contact with an attorney.  She should have never closed while the sellers were still in possession of the property.  However, that is spilled milk.  You and your mom should ask the attorney - and also look at both the sales agreement and the closing documents specifically for the following items.  * Possession - when do you get the keys?  Close of sale, close plus 3 or ????  * Penalties for non-performance - are there any penalties for not performing to the contract?  Your Mom needs to tell her lawyer, what she wants to be done.  Currently, the sellers have all the money, and they are still in possession of the property, and there is no rental or lease agreement.  I do understand that your mom wants to be nice and understanding - but, she is being taken advantage of here.  > As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest.   This is not your mom's problem (but in reality it is).  She, through her attorney, needs to tell the sellers to PERFORM - and vacate the property immediately (or per the written closing documents).  The sellers can put their belonging into storage, and move into a hotel, motel, or camp on the side of the road.  Your mom, through her attorney, need to start the eviction process immediately.  What if the sellers never qualify for their financing?  What if they need another 4 months to find another house, close on it, and move?  What is your Mom left to do - wait?  > The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out.  Your mom should ask both the realtor and the attorney where that is stated in the closing documents?  The realtor may just be blowing your mom off.  Why would your mom close on the property with real money that she is probably paying a mortgage on if she can not take possession for 30 days?  That makes no sense.  > They've stated that with the postponement that their work and personal life doesn't allow them to be moved out until at least next week.   Not your mom's problem.  The sellers can take vacation time starting today and move out.  She needs to speak with her attorney about eviction and also charging the sellers for their non-performance.  I'm sure that the sellers would be more than willing to give the money back to your mom until they are out of the house (try that line out on the sellers and their realtor).","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10421.0,"score_ratio":5.5}
{"post_id":"sa4fzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My mother just closed on a house but the sellers aren't moving out. What's the next step? My mother had just closed on a house 1\/16\/22. After closing the sellers and my mother verbally agreed to have the sellers moved out by 1\/22\/22. As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest. My mother has been in contact with her realtor and the seller. The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out. My mothers lease is up on 1\/31\/22 for her apartment. What avenues do she have to be moved into her new home?","c_root_id_A":"htr2r3l","c_root_id_B":"htrp8lg","created_at_utc_A":1642865205,"created_at_utc_B":1642874235,"score_A":5,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"How did closing happen if the sellers were out, and it wasn\u2019t in the written contract?   Did she have a lawyer involved in the purchase documents? Has she consulted them?","human_ref_B":"Usually clauses are written into home purchase agreements that state the seller will pay the buyer x dollars a day for every day they are there past the date they were supposed to vacate. The mistake was that your mom made a verbal agreement to let them stay there for extra time. Everything should have been put in writing so you had legal discourse to get the sellers out. She should have them sign something now that says they'll be out on the 28th. Then if they don't get out she can call the police.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9030.0,"score_ratio":1.2}
{"post_id":"sa4fzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My mother just closed on a house but the sellers aren't moving out. What's the next step? My mother had just closed on a house 1\/16\/22. After closing the sellers and my mother verbally agreed to have the sellers moved out by 1\/22\/22. As of today the sellers have informed their realtor that the closing on their new house was postponed due to a hiccup with their financing. The sellers are now saying due to the postponement they can't be moved out until 1\/28\/22 at the latest. My mother has been in contact with her realtor and the seller. The realtor has no real answer and the seller told my mother she technically has 30 days from closing to be moved out. My mothers lease is up on 1\/31\/22 for her apartment. What avenues do she have to be moved into her new home?","c_root_id_A":"htrp8lg","c_root_id_B":"htrf48r","created_at_utc_A":1642874235,"created_at_utc_B":1642870305,"score_A":6,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Usually clauses are written into home purchase agreements that state the seller will pay the buyer x dollars a day for every day they are there past the date they were supposed to vacate. The mistake was that your mom made a verbal agreement to let them stay there for extra time. Everything should have been put in writing so you had legal discourse to get the sellers out. She should have them sign something now that says they'll be out on the 28th. Then if they don't get out she can call the police.","human_ref_B":"Typically the contract will have a per day payment if theyre not out when they should be","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3930.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e01ihsr","c_root_id_B":"e01is1q","created_at_utc_A":1528036178,"created_at_utc_B":1528036536,"score_A":9,"score_B":108,"human_ref_A":"What is the approximate value of the renovations? Have you talked to her about the ring?","human_ref_B":"I would treat the ring and the condo separately, as obviously, they are separate. And you're not going to get $10,000 for the ring. You should get the ring back regardless, unless you were married when you gave it to her.  > A state law enacted in 1935 basically says that you can't sue someone for backing out of an engagement. But a 1965 addition to that law (that would be New York Civil Rights Law Section 80-b), gave ring-givers the right to ask for the ring back. (Or, as the law puts it, \"Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to bar a right of action for the recovery of a chattel.\" Who says there isn't romance in the law?) That law, along with various court cases, has made engagement rings in New York State conditional gifts governed by \"no-fault\" rules. That means if the engagement doesn't result in marriage -- the ring goes back to the giver. Even if the recipient skips out to another state. >  > But, wait, there's more. If the ring-giver was still married when he or she proposed, the ring is no longer a conditional gift -- it's just a regular gift. And those don't have to be returned. (There was actually a case, Marshall v. Cassano, where this was decided.) >  > So, the short story in New York State... > > + Broken engagement where both people weren't married at the time of the proposal: ring goes back to the giver. > + Broken engagement where the giver was still married: good luck with that.  Get the ring back. Then go to court for a partition sale.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":358.0,"score_ratio":12.0}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e01ihsr","c_root_id_B":"e01t6ql","created_at_utc_A":1528036178,"created_at_utc_B":1528048309,"score_A":9,"score_B":67,"human_ref_A":"What is the approximate value of the renovations? Have you talked to her about the ring?","human_ref_B":"If you want to force the issue legally you are looking at a partition sale. Basically a judge orders the property sold and you split the proceeds if you cannot agree on a buyout price. It can cost $10k or more in legal fees, and there are other significant costs associated with selling a home like realtors commission so it is possible that the property would be sold and you would need to come up with more money to cover the losses. It is a relatively long process. If she was asking for $100k more the partition sale would make more sense but paying the extra $13k can make more sense to just pay and be done with.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12131.0,"score_ratio":7.4444444444}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e024k8w","c_root_id_B":"e01zaoa","created_at_utc_A":1528060331,"created_at_utc_B":1528054738,"score_A":67,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"$33k is an absolute BARGAIN for her half of your condo if she paid $20k over a year ago. It is very unlikely that anyone would advise her to accept that deal. Expect it to change","human_ref_B":"Is she on the mortage too?   Or did she sign a 'gift letter' when she gave you the 20K towards the down payment?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5593.0,"score_ratio":5.5833333333}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e024k8w","c_root_id_B":"e01ihsr","created_at_utc_A":1528060331,"created_at_utc_B":1528036178,"score_A":67,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"$33k is an absolute BARGAIN for her half of your condo if she paid $20k over a year ago. It is very unlikely that anyone would advise her to accept that deal. Expect it to change","human_ref_B":"What is the approximate value of the renovations? Have you talked to her about the ring?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":24153.0,"score_ratio":7.4444444444}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e02b9ht","c_root_id_B":"e01zaoa","created_at_utc_A":1528067718,"created_at_utc_B":1528054738,"score_A":26,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Give her the 33k and run. That\u2019s a fair deal to not have to battle everything out. You guys would lose that money on selling depending on the price range this condo is in. Isn\u2019t it like 5% to realtors and 3% in closing costs. If her dad\u2019s work has improved the place you are instantly getting that 11k back in equity. Seems to me like that has you come out ahead.","human_ref_B":"Is she on the mortage too?   Or did she sign a 'gift letter' when she gave you the 20K towards the down payment?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12980.0,"score_ratio":2.1666666667}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e01ihsr","c_root_id_B":"e02b9ht","created_at_utc_A":1528036178,"created_at_utc_B":1528067718,"score_A":9,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"What is the approximate value of the renovations? Have you talked to her about the ring?","human_ref_B":"Give her the 33k and run. That\u2019s a fair deal to not have to battle everything out. You guys would lose that money on selling depending on the price range this condo is in. Isn\u2019t it like 5% to realtors and 3% in closing costs. If her dad\u2019s work has improved the place you are instantly getting that 11k back in equity. Seems to me like that has you come out ahead.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":31540.0,"score_ratio":2.8888888889}
{"post_id":"8o8ujc","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.84,"history":"(Long Island, New York) I just called off my wedding with my fianc\u00e9 and I am stuck in a condo we both own My ex and I bought a condo last May two months before I proposed to her. Long story short, living together has been difficult to say the least and I had to call off our wedding. In February, we were approved for a domestic partnership so that she can be on my insurance. I just called the wedding off last month and we can\u2019t come to an agreement on what to do with the condo we are living in. We both co-signed the place and put down $20,000 each. Her father is a carpenter and completely renovated it free of charge.   Now that we are broken up we can\u2019t come to an agreement what to do with the place and it\u2019s getting nasty. I offered to buy her out of the $20,000 and she says she wants $33,000 (cost of labor for her father and furniture she bought) up front or she\u2019s not moving out because I broke up with her. I have been paying the monthly mortgage ($1385) on time and she has been paying for the monthly home owners fee (initially $300 but they raised it to $500 three months ago). I offered to move out and for her to buy me out of the $20,000 I put down and she refuses. Our last option would be to just sell the place and split everything down the middle and again, she refuses. She also still has the $10,000 ring I bought her. If she gives it back (most likely not) that would help significantly but if she keeps it I would want the her $33,000 demand knocked down to $23,000.   I\u2019m not really sure what my legal options are because we are domestic partners, we both co-signed, and we both put down equal amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"e01ihsr","c_root_id_B":"e01zaoa","created_at_utc_A":1528036178,"created_at_utc_B":1528054738,"score_A":9,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"What is the approximate value of the renovations? Have you talked to her about the ring?","human_ref_B":"Is she on the mortage too?   Or did she sign a 'gift letter' when she gave you the 20K towards the down payment?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18560.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"3z4e1c","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.77,"history":"An artist based one of their paintings off a photo I took, without permission. Worth pursying? Someone did a painting based on one of my photos and they're selling the painting. They never asked permission, plus it's a published photo, so I don't know if that makes a difference or not, but I own the rights. It's not a complete ripoff, but you can tell that's what they based it off of. I've sent them a message and just waiting for a reply.  Is this something even worth pursuing?  Also I'm located in Nevada.","c_root_id_A":"cyj57lm","c_root_id_B":"cyj5y1s","created_at_utc_A":1451723817,"created_at_utc_B":1451726605,"score_A":7,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"What is the painting of? How do you know it's based off your photo?","human_ref_B":"It looks like a complete ripoff to me.  Your options here are:  * Send a DMCA takedown notice to whatever site is hosting and\/or selling the photo * Send, or have your attorney send, a cease & desist letter * If the copyright is registered, sue, or have your attorney sue, the artist for copyright infringement","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2788.0,"score_ratio":2.4285714286}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7ntzij","c_root_id_B":"d7nti5v","created_at_utc_A":1473950042,"created_at_utc_B":1473949375,"score_A":237,"score_B":90,"human_ref_A":"I want to make it clear that your brother and his wife should not, under any circumstances, just surrender the house. They have the down payment+mortgage invested in the house, and, regardless of whether the guy committed fraud, the bank still gave him money and is going to want it back from the people who borrowed it (your brother). It sucks, but title insurance will help them settle this.   I feel like there is more to the story than this anyway. If the cousin took this to court to file an eviction, than the court has likely seen the title and found that it was valid. Be very careful that this isn't a scam itself happening.","human_ref_B":"#THIS IS WHAT TITLE INSURANCE IS FOR","labels":1,"seconds_difference":667.0,"score_ratio":2.6333333333}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7ntzij","c_root_id_B":"d7nth3z","created_at_utc_A":1473950042,"created_at_utc_B":1473949335,"score_A":237,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"I want to make it clear that your brother and his wife should not, under any circumstances, just surrender the house. They have the down payment+mortgage invested in the house, and, regardless of whether the guy committed fraud, the bank still gave him money and is going to want it back from the people who borrowed it (your brother). It sucks, but title insurance will help them settle this.   I feel like there is more to the story than this anyway. If the cousin took this to court to file an eviction, than the court has likely seen the title and found that it was valid. Be very careful that this isn't a scam itself happening.","human_ref_B":"Title insurance should cover this issue (provided they did purchase it).   Your brother should contact his title company for guidance. They also may provide legal fees. He really needs to read the terms of his contact.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":707.0,"score_ratio":8.4642857143}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7nriar","c_root_id_B":"d7ntzij","created_at_utc_A":1473946388,"created_at_utc_B":1473950042,"score_A":22,"score_B":237,"human_ref_A":"Hopefully you had title (search) insurance of some kind?  I don't know if they cover this sort of thing, but I would hope so.","human_ref_B":"I want to make it clear that your brother and his wife should not, under any circumstances, just surrender the house. They have the down payment+mortgage invested in the house, and, regardless of whether the guy committed fraud, the bank still gave him money and is going to want it back from the people who borrowed it (your brother). It sucks, but title insurance will help them settle this.   I feel like there is more to the story than this anyway. If the cousin took this to court to file an eviction, than the court has likely seen the title and found that it was valid. Be very careful that this isn't a scam itself happening.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3654.0,"score_ratio":10.7727272727}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7nth3z","c_root_id_B":"d7nti5v","created_at_utc_A":1473949335,"created_at_utc_B":1473949375,"score_A":28,"score_B":90,"human_ref_A":"Title insurance should cover this issue (provided they did purchase it).   Your brother should contact his title company for guidance. They also may provide legal fees. He really needs to read the terms of his contact.","human_ref_B":"#THIS IS WHAT TITLE INSURANCE IS FOR","labels":0,"seconds_difference":40.0,"score_ratio":3.2142857143}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7nti5v","c_root_id_B":"d7nriar","created_at_utc_A":1473949375,"created_at_utc_B":1473946388,"score_A":90,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"#THIS IS WHAT TITLE INSURANCE IS FOR","human_ref_B":"Hopefully you had title (search) insurance of some kind?  I don't know if they cover this sort of thing, but I would hope so.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2987.0,"score_ratio":4.0909090909}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7nriar","c_root_id_B":"d7nth3z","created_at_utc_A":1473946388,"created_at_utc_B":1473949335,"score_A":22,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"Hopefully you had title (search) insurance of some kind?  I don't know if they cover this sort of thing, but I would hope so.","human_ref_B":"Title insurance should cover this issue (provided they did purchase it).   Your brother should contact his title company for guidance. They also may provide legal fees. He really needs to read the terms of his contact.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2947.0,"score_ratio":1.2727272727}
{"post_id":"52w50i","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"(MN) My brother and his wife bought a house that was stolen (taken from someone through a forged quit claim deed) My brother and his wife bought a house 6 months ago. It has now come out that the person they bought it from wasn't the owner, her cousin was the owner and he forged a quit claim deed and had her evicted by the police. He then turned around and sold it to my brother and his wife.  They had no idea. They thought the sale was legitimate. They had a real estate agent and got the mortgage from the bank. They aren't bad people and have no interest in living in a house that was stolen from its rightful owner. She's been homeless for the last 7 months and was living on the streets and in shelters the last anyone knew.  So once she is found, what happens? My brother and his wife aren't going to fight with her, they just want to know what the process is and how they will get their down payment and stuff back. The cousin who did the forgery was arrested after trying this a second time with a stranger's house (thankfully he did not succeed) and that's how his lie about this house was caught. We just want some information on what happens next.","c_root_id_A":"d7o0473","c_root_id_B":"d7nukev","created_at_utc_A":1473957861,"created_at_utc_B":1473950835,"score_A":7,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"What is the status of the criminal proceedings against the seller? How did the fraud come to light if the rightful owner is MIA?","human_ref_B":"Title Insurance?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7026.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzr5nv8","c_root_id_B":"dzr4xq8","created_at_utc_A":1527582915,"created_at_utc_B":1527581361,"score_A":160,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"He sent you a C&D, or his lawyer did? Either way this sounds frivolous.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1554.0,"score_ratio":32.0}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrblnq","c_root_id_B":"dzrbdo9","created_at_utc_A":1527594610,"created_at_utc_B":1527594272,"score_A":65,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"Ideas are worthless. They are costly to implement and it is the particular implementation of the idea that is protected by the copyright\/patent law. If you did not steal his design \/ code \/ prototype you should just ignore the crazy.","human_ref_B":"Ideas aren't the thing that has tangible value.  It's putting the idea into motion that does.    You don't have to do anything in response to the letter.  If you get a court summons handed to you, then you'd need to take it seriously.    Otherwise, talk it out. You don't owe him for an idea you're not even sure was his idea to begin with.  Generally, the kind of protection he seems to think his idea has requires an NDA.  Something formal that a person wouldn't be likely to forget having agreed to.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":338.0,"score_ratio":1.015625}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrblnq","c_root_id_B":"dzr4xq8","created_at_utc_A":1527594610,"created_at_utc_B":1527581361,"score_A":65,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Ideas are worthless. They are costly to implement and it is the particular implementation of the idea that is protected by the copyright\/patent law. If you did not steal his design \/ code \/ prototype you should just ignore the crazy.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13249.0,"score_ratio":13.0}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrbdo9","c_root_id_B":"dzr4xq8","created_at_utc_A":1527594272,"created_at_utc_B":1527581361,"score_A":64,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Ideas aren't the thing that has tangible value.  It's putting the idea into motion that does.    You don't have to do anything in response to the letter.  If you get a court summons handed to you, then you'd need to take it seriously.    Otherwise, talk it out. You don't owe him for an idea you're not even sure was his idea to begin with.  Generally, the kind of protection he seems to think his idea has requires an NDA.  Something formal that a person wouldn't be likely to forget having agreed to.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12911.0,"score_ratio":12.8}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzr4xq8","c_root_id_B":"dzrfvqm","created_at_utc_A":1527581361,"created_at_utc_B":1527600147,"score_A":5,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"This sounds like a ploy to delay you in releasing your app. You said it only took you days to make it, if he is a programmer too it stands to reason it only will take him a couple of days.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18786.0,"score_ratio":5.8}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrgmit","c_root_id_B":"dzrrr5p","created_at_utc_A":1527600976,"created_at_utc_B":1527611423,"score_A":7,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"So what I hear from people here is that I as an app developer can hear from a fellow app developer about their idea for an app that does X, Y and Z.  If I turn around and actually implement that idea, they have essentially no case?    What about the whole \"online shopping cart\" idea and the patent trolls that followed?  Edit: words.","human_ref_B":"Does he have any proof?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10447.0,"score_ratio":1.1428571429}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzr4xq8","c_root_id_B":"dzrgmit","created_at_utc_A":1527581361,"created_at_utc_B":1527600976,"score_A":5,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"So what I hear from people here is that I as an app developer can hear from a fellow app developer about their idea for an app that does X, Y and Z.  If I turn around and actually implement that idea, they have essentially no case?    What about the whole \"online shopping cart\" idea and the patent trolls that followed?  Edit: words.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":19615.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrrr5p","c_root_id_B":"dzripnk","created_at_utc_A":1527611423,"created_at_utc_B":1527603176,"score_A":8,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Does he have any proof?","human_ref_B":"Id ignore it","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8247.0,"score_ratio":1.1428571429}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzripnk","c_root_id_B":"dzr4xq8","created_at_utc_A":1527603176,"created_at_utc_B":1527581361,"score_A":7,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Id ignore it","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":21815.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"8mxeit","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app. A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease & Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. He also expects me to pay for damages done. On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. Please help as to what steps I should take.  Edit :- The app was made in Seattle where I am a student.","c_root_id_A":"dzrrr5p","c_root_id_B":"dzr4xq8","created_at_utc_A":1527611423,"created_at_utc_B":1527581361,"score_A":8,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Does he have any proof?","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/ktech99\r \r Title: **Friend sent me a Cease and Desist for an app.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > A friend of mine recently sent me a Cease &amp; Decist letter claiming that I stole his app idea.  > He claims that he told me about this idea, but I don't have any recollection of it. > He also expects me to pay for damages done. > On speaking to him, he said it's fine if I do it for educational purposes.  > He does not currently have an app and I'm on the verge of publishing.  > I don't know how to respond to this. I have worked for days on this app and have not found any patents of it. > Please help as to what steps I should take.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.0 | GitHub (Coming Soon) | Statistics | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":30062.0,"score_ratio":1.6}
{"post_id":"u47mv0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I\u2019ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we\u2019ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fianc\u00e9) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this \u201cissue\u201d was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight?","c_root_id_A":"i4ua8l8","c_root_id_B":"i4ttpif","created_at_utc_A":1650035870,"created_at_utc_B":1650028471,"score_A":689,"score_B":189,"human_ref_A":"Start asking for proof.  Like pictures of you actually parked on the grass.","human_ref_B":"Start taking pictures of every time you park your car. People would call in my big work truck when I\u2019d come home for lunch. Reporting that my truck was parked on lawns or peoples grass. I started taking pictures anytime I parked that big rig somewhere that wasn\u2019t a parking lot.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7399.0,"score_ratio":3.6455026455}
{"post_id":"u47mv0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I\u2019ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we\u2019ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fianc\u00e9) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this \u201cissue\u201d was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight?","c_root_id_A":"i4ua8l8","c_root_id_B":"i4u1d0m","created_at_utc_A":1650035870,"created_at_utc_B":1650032092,"score_A":689,"score_B":132,"human_ref_A":"Start asking for proof.  Like pictures of you actually parked on the grass.","human_ref_B":"Might be smart to add a video camera.  Contact your landlord and get a copy of the CCRs, the Covenants, Codes and Restrictions that are the HOA rules.  This way you will be fully informed of the rules. She sounds like trouble, and knowing the rules will really help you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3778.0,"score_ratio":5.2196969697}
{"post_id":"u47mv0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I\u2019ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we\u2019ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fianc\u00e9) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this \u201cissue\u201d was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight?","c_root_id_A":"i4ttpif","c_root_id_B":"i4uaqtv","created_at_utc_A":1650028471,"created_at_utc_B":1650036078,"score_A":189,"score_B":283,"human_ref_A":"Start taking pictures of every time you park your car. People would call in my big work truck when I\u2019d come home for lunch. Reporting that my truck was parked on lawns or peoples grass. I started taking pictures anytime I parked that big rig somewhere that wasn\u2019t a parking lot.","human_ref_B":"Also ask them to have the association provide photographic evidence with times and dates when your vehicle was supposedly on the grass.   If there\u2019s no documentation, there\u2019s no enforcement.   Basic association stuff.   As a community manager (20+ years and counting), I won\u2019t follow up on a violation complaint without sufficient proof, and almost always require photos documentation before I\u2019ll take action on behalf of an association.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7607.0,"score_ratio":1.4973544974}
{"post_id":"u47mv0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I\u2019ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we\u2019ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fianc\u00e9) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this \u201cissue\u201d was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight?","c_root_id_A":"i4u1d0m","c_root_id_B":"i4uaqtv","created_at_utc_A":1650032092,"created_at_utc_B":1650036078,"score_A":132,"score_B":283,"human_ref_A":"Might be smart to add a video camera.  Contact your landlord and get a copy of the CCRs, the Covenants, Codes and Restrictions that are the HOA rules.  This way you will be fully informed of the rules. She sounds like trouble, and knowing the rules will really help you.","human_ref_B":"Also ask them to have the association provide photographic evidence with times and dates when your vehicle was supposedly on the grass.   If there\u2019s no documentation, there\u2019s no enforcement.   Basic association stuff.   As a community manager (20+ years and counting), I won\u2019t follow up on a violation complaint without sufficient proof, and almost always require photos documentation before I\u2019ll take action on behalf of an association.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3986.0,"score_ratio":2.1439393939}
{"post_id":"u47mv0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My neighbor keeps reporting me to the HOA for parking on the grass but I never even do this. How can I address this with my rental company so I am not fined? I\u2019ve lived in this rental house in Florida for four years. My neighbor (who we\u2019ve called the cops on twice for threatening physical harm to myself and my fianc\u00e9) keeps making false reports to the HOA about us parking on the grass. She once bragged she was the president of the HOA and could do whatever she wants to us because we are renters. My rental company is informing me of fines because this \u201cissue\u201d was never addressed. Is this something I can even fight?","c_root_id_A":"i4wv7ne","c_root_id_B":"i4wr3it","created_at_utc_A":1650077234,"created_at_utc_B":1650075156,"score_A":5,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Very quick background on an HOA, if you're not already aware: typically a board of directors is in charge of an HOA. Some combination of officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.), professional manager(s), and volunteers (typically selected by the board) handle the day-to-day. The board of directors is usually elected by the members (homeowners) in the HOA, unless the community is fairly new and still under developer control.   One key thing to note is that if there is a manager, they answer to the board.   It sounds like there are a couple of possibilities:  1. Your neighbor is indeed on the HOA's board of directors and\/or is an officer of the HOA, and is abusing their position. 2. The HOA is taking the word of a random owner without verification (foolish and\/or incompetent) 3. You're not parking on your lawn, but someone else is. This could be when you're not at home or at night, so you're not seeing it. The HOA is legitimately sending a violation notice, because there is a vehicle parked on your lawn. 4. The HOA has some non-obvious or petty meaning of parked on the grass. E.g., if you pull too far in to a parking spot so the front of your vehicle overhangs the grass. (Or you can back in, to overhang even more, depending on the vehicle)  You can try talking to the HOA and finding out. It's possible they won't talk to you, in which case your landlord will have to ask.  (1), hopefully the other board members will put a stop to it. If not, the landlord should probably try political means (convince his fellow owners to vote out the board) before legal ones. There is probably a legal case against both your neighbor and the HOA if it came down to it.  (2), hopefully the board can be convinced reports need to be verified.  (3), you or your landlord need to call the police and\/or a tow truck. Given evidence of that, there is a good chance the HOA will waive the fine. If not, you\/landlord can try recovery from the trespasser (demand payment, small claims if not paid, presuming the amounts are high enough to be worth it. Hopefully the HOA has pictures of prior offenses for evidence).   (4), if possible, comply with the petty rule. The way to change it is again political.  (Full disclosure: I serve on the board and as President of my HOA).","human_ref_B":"Report your neighbor to the HOA for parking on the grass.   They will realize it's a neighbor dispute, and ignore it.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2078.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"oha7mm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes on my property. I live in northwestern Indiana, and I've alreqdy filed a police report. But as the title says, my neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes, two are on my property, the other two are within the 3 foot property easement between property lines. My great great grandmother planted them alongside the three massive pine trees she planted at the same time fifty plus years ago, they got planted because she knew nothing would grow there once the pine trees grew, which was true. Only the bushes were there around the trees, the rest was dirt because the area no longer gets sunlight. I now have full view of the street from my house.   What do you think the least\/average\/most will be done about this once taken to Civil Court? He evicted his tenets less than two weeks ago so he could sell the house instead of renting it.   At no time did my neighbor make any attempt to contact me about removing the very large bushes. I'm 28 and I've lived in this house my entire life.","c_root_id_A":"h4nt7hi","c_root_id_B":"h4o2j0j","created_at_utc_A":1625884399,"created_at_utc_B":1625890195,"score_A":3,"score_B":180,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/yakuzalinecook\r \r Title: **Neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes on my property.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > I've filed a police report. But as the title says, my neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes, two are on my property, two are within the 3 foot property easement between property lines. My great great grandmother planted them alongside the three massive pine trees she planted at the same time fifty plus years ago, they got planted because she knew nothing would grow there once the pine trees grew, which was true. Only the bushes were there around the trees, the rest was dirt because the area no longer gets sunlight. I now have full view of the street from my house.  >  > What do you think the least\/average\/most will be done about this once taken to Civil Court? He evicted his tenets less than two weeks ago so he could sell the house instead of renting it.  >  > At no time did my neighbor make any attempt to contact me about removing the very large bushes. I'm 28 and I've lived in this house my entire life.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","human_ref_B":"Disclaimer: I am not your lawyer and not licensed in your state.  At the least you'll be able to recover the cost of replacing the tree and the cost of removing debris and cleanup. If replacing the tree is impossible, then you may be able to recover for the decrease in your property value due to the lost trees. I.e. I have a bunch of fruit trees in my property and these have substantially brought up the value. Exotic fruits like mangoes and persimmons.  As for sentimentality factors unfortunately very few courts have awarded damages to tree owners for aesthetic loss and mental anguish in tree damage cases.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5796.0,"score_ratio":60.0}
{"post_id":"oha7mm","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes on my property. I live in northwestern Indiana, and I've alreqdy filed a police report. But as the title says, my neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes, two are on my property, the other two are within the 3 foot property easement between property lines. My great great grandmother planted them alongside the three massive pine trees she planted at the same time fifty plus years ago, they got planted because she knew nothing would grow there once the pine trees grew, which was true. Only the bushes were there around the trees, the rest was dirt because the area no longer gets sunlight. I now have full view of the street from my house.   What do you think the least\/average\/most will be done about this once taken to Civil Court? He evicted his tenets less than two weeks ago so he could sell the house instead of renting it.   At no time did my neighbor make any attempt to contact me about removing the very large bushes. I'm 28 and I've lived in this house my entire life.","c_root_id_A":"h4ofot1","c_root_id_B":"h4nt7hi","created_at_utc_A":1625900260,"created_at_utc_B":1625884399,"score_A":61,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Here you go  https:\/\/www.indianabusinesslawyerblog.com\/boundary-trees-owns-whos-responsible\/  This is the part half way down that applies to you.  \u2022 Indiana law regarding the measure of damages for one\u2019s wrongful harm to or removal of another person\u2019s tree is not at all clear. In general, the extent of one\u2019s liability for damaging another\u2019s property will depend on whether the harm is temporary or permanent. If temporary, the reasonable cost of repair is normally recoverable. If the harm is permanent, the measure is normally the diminution in value of the damaged property. But applying these general principles to trees is difficult because growing trees are a part of the land and their loss may or may not have a significant impact on the value of that land. Also, trees normally don\u2019t depreciate in value over time as does a building or motor vehicle. It may not be possible to replace a lost tree with one of like kind, size and quality; even if it is, the cost of replacement can be quite expensive and exceed the value of the land on which it was located. See, in general, Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers, GUIDE FOR PLANT APPRAISAL (10th Ed. 2018). One rule is clear \u2014 where the cost of repair or replacement exceeds the market value of the land itself, the owner cannot recover more than the actual diminution in value of the land. Sheek v. Mark A. Morin Logging, Inc., 993 N.E.2d 280 (Ind.Ct.App. 2013). A victim of tortious conduct cannot recover more than his actual damages or end up better off than he was before the wrongful conduct. Beyond that, attorneys working with professional arborists can present and defend against tree damage claims. Remember that judges and juries have considerable leeway in fashioning an equitable remedy and the final outcome is often influenced by their view as to the reasonableness of the parties","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/yakuzalinecook\r \r Title: **Neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes on my property.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > I've filed a police report. But as the title says, my neighbor cut down four very large 50+ year old bushes, two are on my property, two are within the 3 foot property easement between property lines. My great great grandmother planted them alongside the three massive pine trees she planted at the same time fifty plus years ago, they got planted because she knew nothing would grow there once the pine trees grew, which was true. Only the bushes were there around the trees, the rest was dirt because the area no longer gets sunlight. I now have full view of the street from my house.  >  > What do you think the least\/average\/most will be done about this once taken to Civil Court? He evicted his tenets less than two weeks ago so he could sell the house instead of renting it.  >  > At no time did my neighbor make any attempt to contact me about removing the very large bushes. I'm 28 and I've lived in this house my entire life.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15861.0,"score_ratio":20.3333333333}
{"post_id":"exmw6n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree.  Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?","c_root_id_A":"fga5bjm","c_root_id_B":"fg9xad8","created_at_utc_A":1580646968,"created_at_utc_B":1580644242,"score_A":75,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":">our mango tree on our property will likely die        Take photos of everything to document what happened.   *IF*  the tree does die then you can sue in small claims court.   But until that happens you have no damages.    Don't write off the tree prematurely- with a bit of care it just might survive.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/fuzzybunnybaldeagle\r \r Title: **Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree. >  > Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.973 29\/273rds | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2726.0,"score_ratio":37.5}
{"post_id":"exmw6n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree.  Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?","c_root_id_A":"fgbukdt","c_root_id_B":"fgb2hdw","created_at_utc_A":1580666233,"created_at_utc_B":1580657842,"score_A":25,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"1)  Get pictures of what all is going on.  2) Get a surveyor out there to survey the property and establish where the actual property line is.  3)  Get a lawyer, if the tree is indeed on your property, and you may be able to seek compensation for the damage to the tree.","human_ref_B":"If they didn\u2019t breach your property line, probably no recourse. As to your easement question, that would be state\/ town specific and can\u2019t be answered generally. In my state you can build right up to the property line without neighbor\u2019s agreement, but some places require a setback. Check your local codes.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8391.0,"score_ratio":3.5714285714}
{"post_id":"exmw6n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree.  Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?","c_root_id_A":"fg9xad8","c_root_id_B":"fgbukdt","created_at_utc_A":1580644242,"created_at_utc_B":1580666233,"score_A":2,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/fuzzybunnybaldeagle\r \r Title: **Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree. >  > Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.973 29\/273rds | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"1)  Get pictures of what all is going on.  2) Get a surveyor out there to survey the property and establish where the actual property line is.  3)  Get a lawyer, if the tree is indeed on your property, and you may be able to seek compensation for the damage to the tree.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21991.0,"score_ratio":12.5}
{"post_id":"exmw6n","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree.  Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?","c_root_id_A":"fgb2hdw","c_root_id_B":"fg9xad8","created_at_utc_A":1580657842,"created_at_utc_B":1580644242,"score_A":7,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"If they didn\u2019t breach your property line, probably no recourse. As to your easement question, that would be state\/ town specific and can\u2019t be answered generally. In my state you can build right up to the property line without neighbor\u2019s agreement, but some places require a setback. Check your local codes.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/fuzzybunnybaldeagle\r \r Title: **Neighbor Back-hoed his property line to build retaining wall. Killed a Mango Tree on my property line in process**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So.. We live on a flag lot. Our back property line backs to a person we have never met. I woke today to a back hoe ripping apart tres and brush up to and maybe on my property line. Owner gave no notice. He later told us he was building a retaining wall, then his back hoe guy told us our mango tree on our property will likely die because it\u2019s roots will be dug up for the footing on the wall. He told us on spot we can either let it die or they can pull it now and they will take care of the tree. >  > Do we have any recourse for the tree they killed? Also, is there an easement they have to follow for property walls?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.973 29\/273rds | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13600.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"3ij4zq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"UPDATE] My wife was assaulted by my step-mother and captured it on video. Step-mother stole the phone, deleted the video and lied that she hit first, but I was able to recover the video and show the police before they left. (Colorado) Hello there.  (Link to original post [here.)  Good news. Today my wife had a meeting with a representative of the DA. They reviewed the case and offered to drop all of my wife's charges (Harassment & Disorderly Conduct) if she pleads guilty and stays out of trouble for six months. She has 30 days to accept the deal which is when her next meeting will be.   They will not be offering my step-mother the same deal. With the recovered video evidence, they know that she was the one at fault and lied about it. Afterwards we purchased a discovery of all reports and statements made relative to the case and my mother-in-law did in fact lie on her police report by claiming that my wife hit her first after she supposedly tried talking to my wife. The officer's report own states that the video was shown to him while he was present (and submitted by him into evidence officially) and shows that my step-mother \"swiftly approached (my wife) and went at her.\" He also stated that my step-mother could not explain why she had my wife's phone, and makes no mention of the video naturally, but I can't imagine it will be very good for her.  While my wife feels much better knowing that she won't have to face any charges herself, she feels unsure about pleading guilty to anything. Is that a common plea to offer in a situation such as this? I think it would be easiest to just accept and be done with the whole situation, but I know how she must feel having to plead guilty to something that was entirely not her fault. She has a month to mull it over.  Would my step-mother's lying on the police report about the fight be considered obstruction of justice? She must have assumed the video would not be recovered and it would be their words against each other. Would the deletion of the video count as tampering with physical evidence also? If my wife ends up taking the plea and washing herself of the situation, how and would they go after my step-mother for her charges? I'm guessing it will be a separate proceeding not involving my wife since she will be cleared?  If I think of anything else I will edit it in, but I don't think I left anything out. Thanks again for reading and for you advice.","c_root_id_A":"cugz1qu","c_root_id_B":"cuh2ow5","created_at_utc_A":1440638733,"created_at_utc_B":1440645245,"score_A":12,"score_B":31,"human_ref_A":"your step mom is boned dude...lying on the police report is several charges actually. obstruction being one of them. she's also looking at destruction of evidence and theft. when she took the phone and deleted the video she also committed those crimes. but your wife should get a lawyer since they are asking her to plea to deferred charge since she could sue them civilly if she doesn't plea.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer    But I've been in your wifes position, i took the deal and I got hosed. Things weren't explained very clearly and I thought they had my best interests at heart, after all they told me themselves that none of it was my fault.    They may feel for you but they have their own horse in the race so to speak. Get a lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6512.0,"score_ratio":2.5833333333}
{"post_id":"4lksle","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My ten year old daughter has lived with me her whole life. If I formally establish legal custody and\/or obtain child support, does that \"open the door\" to the father getting visitation rights? I have a ten-year old daughter who has lived with me and my parents for her entire life. Her father moved out shortly after she was born. He wasn't making any money at the time and thankfully my parents were able to take care of her, so we informally settled custody such that she would stay with me for the long-term - this was never \"agreed upon\" but it worked out that way. We never formally established that I had legal custody. I never asked for child support, and he has made no attempt to visit her. I have not spoken to him for almost ten years.   I recently learned that he is financially stable and is getting married to someone else. I would like to establish legal custody so I can take my daughter overseas. If I were to do this, does this \"open the door\" to him potentially getting visitation rights? My family and I have raised her on our own and have gotten comfortable, and we would rather not give him an opening to interact with him and\/or establish visitation. Does it become more likely that he will get visitation rights if I also ask for child support?  (San Francisco, CA)","c_root_id_A":"d3o842l","c_root_id_B":"d3ogrdc","created_at_utc_A":1464544058,"created_at_utc_B":1464558942,"score_A":10,"score_B":22,"human_ref_A":"My friend found herself in a situation that sounds identical to yours. After not hearing from him for years she found out he was stable and getting married, building a nice life for himself. She pursued child support. He told her if she kept it up he'd ask for visitations and weekend visits. She stopped pursuing support and he never asked to see the kid. Pretty shitty all the way around.","human_ref_B":"Hey, I just got certified as a passport agent, so this is relevant to me! Here is a scan of the paper we give out regarding minors under 16, as well as a scan of the form you can get your daughter's father to fill out. There is also another form you can fill out if you cannot get in contact with him.  If you have more questions re: the passport process I can try to answer them!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14884.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"4lksle","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My ten year old daughter has lived with me her whole life. If I formally establish legal custody and\/or obtain child support, does that \"open the door\" to the father getting visitation rights? I have a ten-year old daughter who has lived with me and my parents for her entire life. Her father moved out shortly after she was born. He wasn't making any money at the time and thankfully my parents were able to take care of her, so we informally settled custody such that she would stay with me for the long-term - this was never \"agreed upon\" but it worked out that way. We never formally established that I had legal custody. I never asked for child support, and he has made no attempt to visit her. I have not spoken to him for almost ten years.   I recently learned that he is financially stable and is getting married to someone else. I would like to establish legal custody so I can take my daughter overseas. If I were to do this, does this \"open the door\" to him potentially getting visitation rights? My family and I have raised her on our own and have gotten comfortable, and we would rather not give him an opening to interact with him and\/or establish visitation. Does it become more likely that he will get visitation rights if I also ask for child support?  (San Francisco, CA)","c_root_id_A":"d3ogrdc","c_root_id_B":"d3o7i47","created_at_utc_A":1464558942,"created_at_utc_B":1464543027,"score_A":22,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Hey, I just got certified as a passport agent, so this is relevant to me! Here is a scan of the paper we give out regarding minors under 16, as well as a scan of the form you can get your daughter's father to fill out. There is also another form you can fill out if you cannot get in contact with him.  If you have more questions re: the passport process I can try to answer them!","human_ref_B":"If he isn't on the birth certificate, you are the sole legal parent, and you don't need permission to get her a passport.  If you're asking if he's more likely to seek visitation if you seek support... maybe, we can't really know because we can't read his mind.  But if all that's been stopping him is the hassle of opening up a court case, then sure.  If he hopes to reduce the amount of support by getting a percentage of parenting time, then yes.  It's also not uncommon for new girlfriends to encourage fathers to exercise their right to spend time with their children.  If he hasn't seen her in 10 years, he isn't going to immediately get 50\/50 custody.  But if you live reasonably near each other, he could certainly get some kind of visitation, progressing to overnights.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15915.0,"score_ratio":2.75}
{"post_id":"4lksle","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"My ten year old daughter has lived with me her whole life. If I formally establish legal custody and\/or obtain child support, does that \"open the door\" to the father getting visitation rights? I have a ten-year old daughter who has lived with me and my parents for her entire life. Her father moved out shortly after she was born. He wasn't making any money at the time and thankfully my parents were able to take care of her, so we informally settled custody such that she would stay with me for the long-term - this was never \"agreed upon\" but it worked out that way. We never formally established that I had legal custody. I never asked for child support, and he has made no attempt to visit her. I have not spoken to him for almost ten years.   I recently learned that he is financially stable and is getting married to someone else. I would like to establish legal custody so I can take my daughter overseas. If I were to do this, does this \"open the door\" to him potentially getting visitation rights? My family and I have raised her on our own and have gotten comfortable, and we would rather not give him an opening to interact with him and\/or establish visitation. Does it become more likely that he will get visitation rights if I also ask for child support?  (San Francisco, CA)","c_root_id_A":"d3o842l","c_root_id_B":"d3o7i47","created_at_utc_A":1464544058,"created_at_utc_B":1464543027,"score_A":10,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"My friend found herself in a situation that sounds identical to yours. After not hearing from him for years she found out he was stable and getting married, building a nice life for himself. She pursued child support. He told her if she kept it up he'd ask for visitations and weekend visits. She stopped pursuing support and he never asked to see the kid. Pretty shitty all the way around.","human_ref_B":"If he isn't on the birth certificate, you are the sole legal parent, and you don't need permission to get her a passport.  If you're asking if he's more likely to seek visitation if you seek support... maybe, we can't really know because we can't read his mind.  But if all that's been stopping him is the hassle of opening up a court case, then sure.  If he hopes to reduce the amount of support by getting a percentage of parenting time, then yes.  It's also not uncommon for new girlfriends to encourage fathers to exercise their right to spend time with their children.  If he hasn't seen her in 10 years, he isn't going to immediately get 50\/50 custody.  But if you live reasonably near each other, he could certainly get some kind of visitation, progressing to overnights.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1031.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"ao2lmx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Fired from my job with no warning. No reason given for the termination, and I recently told my boss I am pregnant. Location is Colorado  Hi legaladvice,  So I was fired from my job on Tuesday with no warning. I was in a meeting about some client work with my boss's boss, and after the meeting ended early she asked if I had a moment to chat. We went into a conference room, the HR lady was there, and they promptly told me that they were terminating my employment. They said that it had nothing to do with my performance, and gave me no other indication for a reason as to why they were firing me with no notice except that it was a \"difficult business decision.\" They provided me with a separation agreement that I have in my possession but did not sign.  I know that Colorado is an at-will state so that on the surface all that is legal. What complicates this is that I am pregnant. I had recently notified my direct boss that I was pregnant so that he could be aware of and approve me being out for some doctor's appointment. Apart from that, I told no other leadership or HR.  My question is, how involved does my direct boss need to be in the decision to fire me? My impression is that he was not informed of the decision until the day\/moment I was fired. He knew I was pregnant and I believe would have brought up that information if he had been involved in the decision, even if just as a CYA measure. If, in fact, he was looped into a discussion about my employment, then that piece of information could have been a factor\/reason for their decision.  I really only ask because I'm the sole breadwinner for my family and this has all come as such a shock. We are about to have no income or health insurance for my family, and I don't want to sign any separation agreement without understanding my rights. Thanks in advance for your advice\/help.","c_root_id_A":"efy0ru0","c_root_id_B":"efxre20","created_at_utc_A":1549549694,"created_at_utc_B":1549539571,"score_A":625,"score_B":343,"human_ref_A":"If you contact the EEOC, your employer is going to have to prove through chain of evidence that the decision to terminate you was reached, or was an inevitable conclusion, prior to you stating you were pregnant.  Write down, as precisely as possible, when you told your boss, where you told your boss, and how you told your boss.  Including any reaction he may have had, verbal or otherwise.  An employment attorney is likely to take this on contingency.","human_ref_B":"You seem to be giving your direct boss the benefit of the doubt here, but the timing is certainly suspicious enough that I would wonder if he reported your pregnancy up the chain and that resulted in your termination. Being pregnant does not insulate you from termination, but they can\u2019t terminate you because of the pregnancy. This might be worth a consultation with an employment lawyer before you sign anything. Good luck.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10123.0,"score_ratio":1.8221574344}
{"post_id":"ao2lmx","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Fired from my job with no warning. No reason given for the termination, and I recently told my boss I am pregnant. Location is Colorado  Hi legaladvice,  So I was fired from my job on Tuesday with no warning. I was in a meeting about some client work with my boss's boss, and after the meeting ended early she asked if I had a moment to chat. We went into a conference room, the HR lady was there, and they promptly told me that they were terminating my employment. They said that it had nothing to do with my performance, and gave me no other indication for a reason as to why they were firing me with no notice except that it was a \"difficult business decision.\" They provided me with a separation agreement that I have in my possession but did not sign.  I know that Colorado is an at-will state so that on the surface all that is legal. What complicates this is that I am pregnant. I had recently notified my direct boss that I was pregnant so that he could be aware of and approve me being out for some doctor's appointment. Apart from that, I told no other leadership or HR.  My question is, how involved does my direct boss need to be in the decision to fire me? My impression is that he was not informed of the decision until the day\/moment I was fired. He knew I was pregnant and I believe would have brought up that information if he had been involved in the decision, even if just as a CYA measure. If, in fact, he was looped into a discussion about my employment, then that piece of information could have been a factor\/reason for their decision.  I really only ask because I'm the sole breadwinner for my family and this has all come as such a shock. We are about to have no income or health insurance for my family, and I don't want to sign any separation agreement without understanding my rights. Thanks in advance for your advice\/help.","c_root_id_A":"efy2b0h","c_root_id_B":"efy5fzv","created_at_utc_A":1549550946,"created_at_utc_B":1549553332,"score_A":15,"score_B":45,"human_ref_A":"Contact the EEOC, which is what an attorney would tell you to do first anyway. The EEOC will help you determine whether you have been discriminated against or not. If it is found that you were indeed discriminated against, you may then file a federal charge against your previous employer. From there, a couple of things can happen.   Make sure you keep copies of your separation letter and any other documentation you may have from your previous employer. Think yearly reviews, letters, emails, text messages or anything relevant. Also, if you have something from your doctor stating when you found out you were pregnant is good, too. That will nail down a solid timeline for the EEOC. If you want to talk to an attorney, research discrimination attorneys through your states bar or ask friends for referrals. Discrimination suits are a big deal and while a lot of companies tend to try to mediate out and get you to drop the charges, I HIGHLY recommend you get professional legal council.  One last thing, before you start doing a ton of talking on this subject, open a notebook and write down everything you remember happening. Do an in-depth diary entry while it\u2019s still fresh. Memory fades and changes with time. Solid documentation is the key to a good case.   Good luck. I know this must be incredibly hard for you.","human_ref_B":"NPR's All Things Considered did an hour long piece talking about how common this kind of situation is about a month or two ago (it may have been a rerun). I'm not an attorney, but there WAS a lot of information given about what you can do in this situation. I'm not sure where to find the full hour long show, but this was a part of it. Maybe some info in it might help?   https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2014\/04\/17\/304070037\/when-being-pregnant-also-means-being-out-of-a-job","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2386.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"oyebyu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"I was sexually assaulted in AZ and the police got a search warrant for my phone I am in Arizona. I was sexually assaulted, the assailant was still on my property when the police arrived, & he was arrested.  The police took me to the station and asked me to give them my phone. I thought that was a ridiculous request, so I said no. They got a search warrant and took my phone the next day for 24 hours.  How were the police able to get a search warrant for the victims cell phone? They also wanted me to come back to the station so they could interrogate me again, I politely declined.","c_root_id_A":"h7sgdkf","c_root_id_B":"h7slloh","created_at_utc_A":1628160128,"created_at_utc_B":1628163810,"score_A":1213,"score_B":2762,"human_ref_A":"You did the right thing initially. The police are duty bound to investigate any allegations and provide this evidence to the prosecutor who makes a decision on whether someone will be charged with an offence. When questioning your assailant he may have mentioned things in his defence that your phone may have been able to disprove. Whoever authorised the search warrant would have reviewed the police argument and agreed with it.  If you no longer cooperate with the investigation it's less likely the prosecutor will press charges.  Is there anything on your phone that could compromise the police investigation?","human_ref_B":"Your phone is evidence because he likely claimed something in his interview to indicate it was consensual and that you talked prior to the incident. That would be shown on your phone, and the prosecution would need to show that it doesn't exist\/doesn't affect the case (Depending on the actual facts, like if it was him breaking in and raping you vs you initially agreed but said no and he kept going sorta difference). It's part of the police investigation.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3682.0,"score_ratio":2.2769991756}
{"post_id":"oyebyu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"I was sexually assaulted in AZ and the police got a search warrant for my phone I am in Arizona. I was sexually assaulted, the assailant was still on my property when the police arrived, & he was arrested.  The police took me to the station and asked me to give them my phone. I thought that was a ridiculous request, so I said no. They got a search warrant and took my phone the next day for 24 hours.  How were the police able to get a search warrant for the victims cell phone? They also wanted me to come back to the station so they could interrogate me again, I politely declined.","c_root_id_A":"h7sj9cl","c_root_id_B":"h7slloh","created_at_utc_A":1628162242,"created_at_utc_B":1628163810,"score_A":192,"score_B":2762,"human_ref_A":"Hi, I\u2019m so sorry this is happening to you.   There\u2019s a number of reasons they may have wanted to look at your phone. Is there any evidence at all of the assault on your phone? Texts between you and the assailant?   You said the assailant was arrested, do you know if he was charged?  I\u2019m not sure about Arizona law, but you should have access to someone called a victim advocate (or something along those lines). They\u2019re basically the middle-man between you and the prosecution. If he\u2019s been charged, I suggest calling your district attorney\u2019s office and asking to speak to a victim advocate. They can help you navigate this.   Here\u2019s the number for the RAINN hotline, which I encourage you to call 1-800-656-4673","human_ref_B":"Your phone is evidence because he likely claimed something in his interview to indicate it was consensual and that you talked prior to the incident. That would be shown on your phone, and the prosecution would need to show that it doesn't exist\/doesn't affect the case (Depending on the actual facts, like if it was him breaking in and raping you vs you initially agreed but said no and he kept going sorta difference). It's part of the police investigation.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1568.0,"score_ratio":14.3854166667}
{"post_id":"r0qugv","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.85,"history":"I live in an abusive household, and I want to leave but they won't let me. I tagged NSFW because of some things I may mention might trigger others. So fair warning.     I'm from the Philippines, I'm 18F. I have a very verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive mother, my dad and sister's the same except not physically abusive. I have an older brother who has autism and have >!sexually assaulted!< me when I was young but nobody believes me since he's \"autistic\". He has also let out his anger on me whenever he had tantrums growing up, and it only recently stopped.  I have been diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder, depression, and anxiety. >!I have attempted suicide on multiple occasions but failed. My family makes me want to kill myself everyday.!<  The abuse is very apparent everyday, and I swore to the day I turned 18, I will move out. My mother has taken my legal documents, (which I have on me again temporarily, I used university applications as an excuse for her to give it to me.) My bank account is legally still bounded to my mother so any transactions I make, she can see. If I try to do anything with it, she will beat the life out of me.  My sister doesn't help. She would do everything to snitch on any attempt she catches me that is against my parents' house rules. I don't even see her as my own sister anymore.  I've considered moving out of the country just to cut all contacts with them.  I don't have any jobs that pays, but I want to so I could be able to financially help myself. I want to move out to a safer place. Someone, please, help me. I don't have anyone to turn to.","c_root_id_A":"hlu3xz2","c_root_id_B":"hlu62ae","created_at_utc_A":1637712113,"created_at_utc_B":1637713098,"score_A":16,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"This sub is mostly us\/canada law. Do you have any trusted family friends or adults you can talk to?","human_ref_B":"Unless your parents have a legal conservatorship over you, you have every right to leave at 18. You are emancipated at 18. If your parents attempted to keep your public documents from you, you can usually obtain a copy from the DMV with your social security number for a fee. If they physically attempted to prevent you from leaving, they could be charged with false imprisonment.   If you are running away, it's best to have some money saved up. Or have a friend's house to go. And a job. But if that is not an option, you can apply for housing assistance at the NHA at 5 Elliptical Road, Dilman Quezon City (02) 8790-0800.   The process of awarding housing takes thirteen Days. If it is awarded at all. Unfortunately the Philippines is really not the best place to be homeless single adult male. And covid has exacerbated that. Clean drinking water is also a problem in the Philippines. You are more likely to find it in urban centers.   The Philippines also has a rice subsidy program. Rice is cheaper in your country. So you can take advantage of that.  Rice should cost about 57 pesos per kilogram. (2.2 pounds)   Your biggest concern is that your parents may attempt to claim legal conservatorship over you because of your depression. Your best bet is to prove that you can function well on your own. Get a job as quickly as possible. Any job really is better than none. And document all of the things that they have done to you. And your progress.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":985.0,"score_ratio":1.75}
{"post_id":"txqa9z","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"A sheriff just knocked on my door and is saying that charges have been filed against me for stealing a stuffed animal. Okay so, awhile back ago my daughter took a stuffed animal from the cemetery when I visited someone. I noticed it in the car but thought it was originally hers, and didn\u2019t think much of it. The owner confronted me about it awhile ago at my house cause it had a tracker, couldn\u2019t really explain why I had it in my garage, I returned it and she wouldn\u2019t listen to why it was there. Today a sheriff said they have filed charges to someone at this house and that they need someone to call her and claim responsibility (I live with a few other people) said something about petty theft and court. Supposedly that it\u2019s happened twice, but that\u2019s impossible. What do I do now and how do I go about this.","c_root_id_A":"i3n98ni","c_root_id_B":"i3nf632","created_at_utc_A":1649263305,"created_at_utc_B":1649265513,"score_A":450,"score_B":2794,"human_ref_A":"What State are you in and were you actually served with any papers?","human_ref_B":">What do I do now and how do I go about this.  At this point, do nothing.  Don't call the deputy back, don't talk to any police\/deputies if they come again asking questions.  If you are actually served with a citation, contact a criminal defense attorney.  >Today a sheriff said they have filed charges to someone at this house and that they need someone to call her and claim responsibility  Charges aren't filed to \"someone\".  They would have to name a specific person; she's just trying to bully some dummy to confess to something.  You are not some dummy, so there's no reason to call her back.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2208.0,"score_ratio":6.2088888889}
{"post_id":"txqa9z","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"A sheriff just knocked on my door and is saying that charges have been filed against me for stealing a stuffed animal. Okay so, awhile back ago my daughter took a stuffed animal from the cemetery when I visited someone. I noticed it in the car but thought it was originally hers, and didn\u2019t think much of it. The owner confronted me about it awhile ago at my house cause it had a tracker, couldn\u2019t really explain why I had it in my garage, I returned it and she wouldn\u2019t listen to why it was there. Today a sheriff said they have filed charges to someone at this house and that they need someone to call her and claim responsibility (I live with a few other people) said something about petty theft and court. Supposedly that it\u2019s happened twice, but that\u2019s impossible. What do I do now and how do I go about this.","c_root_id_A":"i3n98ni","c_root_id_B":"i3ntxck","created_at_utc_A":1649263305,"created_at_utc_B":1649270978,"score_A":450,"score_B":554,"human_ref_A":"What State are you in and were you actually served with any papers?","human_ref_B":"1.) Don\u2019t talk to the police at all. They\u2019ll take anything you say and use it to charge you. (E.g. If you say, \u201cI\u2019m sorry my daughter took the stuffed animal. I noticed it in the car, but thought it was hers, and gave it back to the owner when they contacted me,\u201d they will absolutely write that up as \u201cSuspect confirmed that he had possession of the property and transported it to his home\u201d and use that as an excuse to charge you.)  2.) Depending on what state you\u2019re in, a charge for theft probably requires that you intended to \u201cpermanently deprive\u201d the owner of their property. Obviously not the case, but again, since you don\u2019t have it anymore\u2014 and gave it back voluntarily\u2014 there\u2019s a good chance they can\u2019t actually charge you with anything at this point.   3.) If they could charge you at this point, they\u2019d just arrest you and interrogate you until you asked for a lawyer. They can\u2019t, so they\u2019re hoping you\u2019ll incriminate yourself. Don\u2019t do that by talking to them.   4.) Get a lawyer, or contact Legal Aid in your area if you can\u2019t afford one. Do exactly what the lawyer says, and do not assume that the cops are interested in the truth of an innocent mistake here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7673.0,"score_ratio":1.2311111111}
{"post_id":"256rvw","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"[NY] My wedding venue went \"bankrupt\" and closed without warning and I'm out a 50% deposit (and luckier than most). Where to start? The owner posted this morning on the door, \"reBar is closed and bankrupt. DO NOT ENTER\". Read about it on the interwebs this afternoon and got a confirmation via email from the former event planner(s) from my wedding venue this evening. The place has closed, the owner is MIA, and hundreds of couples, including myself, are out a venue and more importantly our deposits. Many already paid in full. I only paid half so far, but that's still half of my budget. We have a countersigned contract with the venue.  You can read more about it here: gothamist.com\/2014\/05\/09\/dumbo_rebar_closed.php  What are my options, how quickly do I need to move on this, etc? I am totally lost as to where to begin. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"cheebfy","c_root_id_B":"chec6v2","created_at_utc_A":1399726444,"created_at_utc_B":1399713171,"score_A":7,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Go to the news.  Sorry its not legal advice but i see it all the time on there.  They will do a lot of leg work","human_ref_B":"My experience with bankruptcy is that the courts won't allow you to file for bankruptcy if something shady like this is going on. Like for example, I opened a credit card with a $25k credit limit, maxed it out in a few months, and then tried to file for bankruptcy.  So as mentioned below, you'll need to find out if the business has definitely filed for bankruptcy.  My hunch is that they probably haven't.   If they haven't, you'll need to take them to court in order to recover your money.  I am unsure what amount your deposit was, but you may only need to take them to small claims court. Check here, it discusses claim amounts:  https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/nyc\/smallclaims\/ Small claims court is pretty straight forward, and you may not need a lawyer.  I've known plenty of people that have been successful without a lawyer in small claims, but I also live in California where you're NOT allowed to bring a lawyer to small claims, and must appear on your own.  I am unsure if NY will allow you to have a lawyer, but I believe so.  Regardless, it may not be worth paying for a lawyer, and worth you appearing on your own if you feel comfortable.  Furthermore, it sounds like you're not the only one, and depending on how many people they've ripped off and the dollar amount in total, you may qualify for a class action.  In this case you will need to consult with an attorney that has experience with this - one that does free consultations.  If they have filed for bankruptcy, I would do as previously suggested in comments.  Edit: I now see the think to the ReBar article.  That is horrible!  I'm so sorry.  So yeah, I would find out if they have actually filed for bankruptcy, and then contact the police.  This sounds like embezzlement, and then consider consulting with an attorney that handles class action cases.  It will be less of a head ache to go this route than doing small claims, but you can still try small claims, depending on the dollar amount if you want.  You're more likely to get all your money back, rather than a portion going to an attorney if you go to small claims.  There is definitely something shady going on here and probably criminal.  Your deposits are not income until services are performed.  You're not a creditor in anyway.  You and the other people that gave deposits were not loaning money or giving a line a credit.  So they are stealing your money.  This is flat out embezzlement.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13273.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iawz0nd","c_root_id_B":"iaxhgkn","created_at_utc_A":1654180083,"created_at_utc_B":1654188067,"score_A":69,"score_B":93,"human_ref_A":"Consultations with an attorney are still privileged even though the attorney-client relationship isn\u2019t official. The entire firm is also supposed to be bound by that confidentiality. But because we\u2019re talking about your friend and not you, it\u2019s possible that there was something discussed in that consultation that would explain why his ex received notice.  Your friend should get back in touch with the attorney he already met with to see if there is an explanation of what happened. If your friend isn\u2019t satisfied with the explanation and thinks there was an ethical violation then he can file a complaint with the state bar.","human_ref_B":"If one of my staff had gone to an adverse party and disclosed a client's information I would be *irate*. They would be out the door that day.  This is not a situation an attorney would or should take lightly.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7984.0,"score_ratio":1.347826087}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iax1dam","c_root_id_B":"iaxhgkn","created_at_utc_A":1654181143,"created_at_utc_B":1654188067,"score_A":70,"score_B":93,"human_ref_A":"Does he know who told his wife?  Edit: I know she won't tell him but does he have a guess? I'm really wondering if she just looked at his phone activity and saw him call them.","human_ref_B":"If one of my staff had gone to an adverse party and disclosed a client's information I would be *irate*. They would be out the door that day.  This is not a situation an attorney would or should take lightly.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6924.0,"score_ratio":1.3285714286}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iax1dam","c_root_id_B":"iawz0nd","created_at_utc_A":1654181143,"created_at_utc_B":1654180083,"score_A":70,"score_B":69,"human_ref_A":"Does he know who told his wife?  Edit: I know she won't tell him but does he have a guess? I'm really wondering if she just looked at his phone activity and saw him call them.","human_ref_B":"Consultations with an attorney are still privileged even though the attorney-client relationship isn\u2019t official. The entire firm is also supposed to be bound by that confidentiality. But because we\u2019re talking about your friend and not you, it\u2019s possible that there was something discussed in that consultation that would explain why his ex received notice.  Your friend should get back in touch with the attorney he already met with to see if there is an explanation of what happened. If your friend isn\u2019t satisfied with the explanation and thinks there was an ethical violation then he can file a complaint with the state bar.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1060.0,"score_ratio":1.0144927536}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iay8fbq","c_root_id_B":"iazjadq","created_at_utc_A":1654199505,"created_at_utc_B":1654221218,"score_A":9,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"Perhaps your friend should check his home & phone for recording devices.","human_ref_B":"The other kids dad told her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21713.0,"score_ratio":2.7777777778}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iazjadq","c_root_id_B":"iayzoab","created_at_utc_A":1654221218,"created_at_utc_B":1654211727,"score_A":25,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"The other kids dad told her.","human_ref_B":"He should check his email and phone for hacking\/recording apps.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9491.0,"score_ratio":3.5714285714}
{"post_id":"v39soi","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"[NY] My friend is filing for divorce and custody. A person working in the law office notified his wife. I can't help but to think this is illegal or at the very least some violation of ethics.   Quick backstory to fill in the details. My friend mid 30s male who lives in NY. He has 3 kids with her and she has one kid with another guy from before him. About 5 years ago the kid who isn't his was taken away from her due to her being an unfit parent. The kid's dad won full custody. He is divorcing her and seeking custody of the 3 kids. She has pretty much left him and the kids and gotten into some drug\/bad group type deal. She was never a good person but love is blind I guess.   He needed a divorce and custody lawyer. He called the lawyer who represented the dad of the kid who isn't his that won the custody case and gotten the kid taken away. He figured that is a great choice as she already knows his soon to be ex-wife and won against her.   He called the lawyer's office and gave a quick brief and made an appointment to have a consultation (or whatever it is called) with the lawyer.   The next day my friend gets a text from his soon to be ex wife calling him devious, evil, and looking to screw her over. She eventually tells him that she \"knows a lot of judges and lawyers in the area and I know you retained 'lawyer's name' \" and refused to tell him who told her. This person apparently went out of their way to meet his ex wife at her work to tell her that her husband has \"retained\" the lawyer.  I know there is attorney client privilege and that covers communications and such. However, I know he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation. I just feel that there has to be some sort of legal or ethical issue here.   How should he proceed? He is really in a depressed mood right now and I'm trying to motivate him to take action. Maybe having more info can help enable him to speak to another divorce\/custody lawyer.","c_root_id_A":"iazl1d2","c_root_id_B":"iayzoab","created_at_utc_A":1654222042,"created_at_utc_B":1654211727,"score_A":9,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":">he was never officially a client. He just scheduled a consultation.  Privilege and confidentiality definitely apply to prospective client information like this, almost from the minute he told his name to a receptionist or assistant.  The fact that he has not yet signed a representation agreement or paid a retainer or met with the actual attorney yet doesn't mean that his relationship with the firm is open for gossip.  But when the ex-husband is also in the loop, the smart money is on him or someone else he talked to, none of whom have any ethical obligations toward OP's friend.  While OP's friend's feelings on the matter are understandable, and he may be so suspicious about the attorney that he doesn't want to hire them, there is no real damage done here.   Sure, there's a first-movers advantage sometimes when you're in different states or a restraining order is necessary to prevent disposal of assets, but OP's friend and their spouse are both going to need their own counsel soon.  OP's friend should either cancel entirely on the attorney, or attend the consultation and explain what they are concerned happened.","human_ref_B":"He should check his email and phone for hacking\/recording apps.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10315.0,"score_ratio":1.2857142857}
{"post_id":"bspmsd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My niece stole my ring and gave it to a classmate. Is there anything I can do? [PA] So, this is a little bit of a doozy. Tomorrow I'm going to talk to the parents of the other little girl and I just want to prepare myself and know if there is anything I can do at all if it doesn't go well.  I have legal custody of my 8 year old niece. Her parents are not involved at all, except for the child support her father pays. I've had her for three years now. About a month ago, my niece stole my most expensive piece of jewelry-- a white gold and diamond ring that my husband had purchased for me as an anniversary gift. Niece claimed she'd dropped it out of the school bus window, and I wrote it off as a very expensive parenting lesson. However, over the course of the last month, a whole bunch of things started to point to her not having dropped it out of the bus window after all but, rather, having given it to a friend that she has been over eager to please.  The final straw came this week when she tried to steal another (much less valuable) piece of jewelry of mine and lied to my husband, saying it belonged to this girl. I took away her ipad and told her she wasn't getting it back until I got my ring back, and for the first time, instead of arguing with me, she just said \"okay\". Through a fairly complicated series of events that she is not aware that I know, she inadvertently revealed (in plain, written english) that she did, in fact, give my ring to this girl to try to bribe her to be friends with her (which is another issue entirely that we're working on in therapy-- not why I'm here).  My mother in law happens to know my niece's classmate's mom, and tomorrow we'll be going to the house to explain the situation and ask for the ring back. But, aside from asking nicely, is there anything else we can do? I'm assuming we're just relying on this family's good will to give my ring back at this point, right?  Any advice would be welcome.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"eoqao8n","c_root_id_B":"eoqdmaa","created_at_utc_A":1558788530,"created_at_utc_B":1558790118,"score_A":26,"score_B":526,"human_ref_A":"you gotta file the police report.","human_ref_B":"Since all the advice here is to call the police I'll give you a different civil option.  The ring is your property and your niece made an illegal transfer of your property claiming to have title when she didn't.  That doesn't make the transfer valid and the friend doesn't magically have a valid title to the ring because the niece gave it to her.  Having a conversation seeking the return of the ring with the friend's parents is the best course of action.    If they refuse, you can take the parents to court for the return of the ring on the theory that their daughter does not have proper title and that you are the true owner wanting your property back.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1588.0,"score_ratio":20.2307692308}
{"post_id":"bspmsd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My niece stole my ring and gave it to a classmate. Is there anything I can do? [PA] So, this is a little bit of a doozy. Tomorrow I'm going to talk to the parents of the other little girl and I just want to prepare myself and know if there is anything I can do at all if it doesn't go well.  I have legal custody of my 8 year old niece. Her parents are not involved at all, except for the child support her father pays. I've had her for three years now. About a month ago, my niece stole my most expensive piece of jewelry-- a white gold and diamond ring that my husband had purchased for me as an anniversary gift. Niece claimed she'd dropped it out of the school bus window, and I wrote it off as a very expensive parenting lesson. However, over the course of the last month, a whole bunch of things started to point to her not having dropped it out of the bus window after all but, rather, having given it to a friend that she has been over eager to please.  The final straw came this week when she tried to steal another (much less valuable) piece of jewelry of mine and lied to my husband, saying it belonged to this girl. I took away her ipad and told her she wasn't getting it back until I got my ring back, and for the first time, instead of arguing with me, she just said \"okay\". Through a fairly complicated series of events that she is not aware that I know, she inadvertently revealed (in plain, written english) that she did, in fact, give my ring to this girl to try to bribe her to be friends with her (which is another issue entirely that we're working on in therapy-- not why I'm here).  My mother in law happens to know my niece's classmate's mom, and tomorrow we'll be going to the house to explain the situation and ask for the ring back. But, aside from asking nicely, is there anything else we can do? I'm assuming we're just relying on this family's good will to give my ring back at this point, right?  Any advice would be welcome.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"eoqao8n","c_root_id_B":"eoqe83z","created_at_utc_A":1558788530,"created_at_utc_B":1558790412,"score_A":26,"score_B":52,"human_ref_A":"you gotta file the police report.","human_ref_B":"If they balk at searching or returning the ring I'd then state.. Well I was hoping to avoid having the police involved but I'd there is no other choice than to report it stolen..","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1882.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"bspmsd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My niece stole my ring and gave it to a classmate. Is there anything I can do? [PA] So, this is a little bit of a doozy. Tomorrow I'm going to talk to the parents of the other little girl and I just want to prepare myself and know if there is anything I can do at all if it doesn't go well.  I have legal custody of my 8 year old niece. Her parents are not involved at all, except for the child support her father pays. I've had her for three years now. About a month ago, my niece stole my most expensive piece of jewelry-- a white gold and diamond ring that my husband had purchased for me as an anniversary gift. Niece claimed she'd dropped it out of the school bus window, and I wrote it off as a very expensive parenting lesson. However, over the course of the last month, a whole bunch of things started to point to her not having dropped it out of the bus window after all but, rather, having given it to a friend that she has been over eager to please.  The final straw came this week when she tried to steal another (much less valuable) piece of jewelry of mine and lied to my husband, saying it belonged to this girl. I took away her ipad and told her she wasn't getting it back until I got my ring back, and for the first time, instead of arguing with me, she just said \"okay\". Through a fairly complicated series of events that she is not aware that I know, she inadvertently revealed (in plain, written english) that she did, in fact, give my ring to this girl to try to bribe her to be friends with her (which is another issue entirely that we're working on in therapy-- not why I'm here).  My mother in law happens to know my niece's classmate's mom, and tomorrow we'll be going to the house to explain the situation and ask for the ring back. But, aside from asking nicely, is there anything else we can do? I'm assuming we're just relying on this family's good will to give my ring back at this point, right?  Any advice would be welcome.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"eoqkghw","c_root_id_B":"eoqao8n","created_at_utc_A":1558793241,"created_at_utc_B":1558788530,"score_A":32,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"How is this complicated, tell them what happened and they\u2019ll either give you the ring or they\u2019ll say no and you\u2019ll call the police","human_ref_B":"you gotta file the police report.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4711.0,"score_ratio":1.2307692308}
{"post_id":"bspmsd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My niece stole my ring and gave it to a classmate. Is there anything I can do? [PA] So, this is a little bit of a doozy. Tomorrow I'm going to talk to the parents of the other little girl and I just want to prepare myself and know if there is anything I can do at all if it doesn't go well.  I have legal custody of my 8 year old niece. Her parents are not involved at all, except for the child support her father pays. I've had her for three years now. About a month ago, my niece stole my most expensive piece of jewelry-- a white gold and diamond ring that my husband had purchased for me as an anniversary gift. Niece claimed she'd dropped it out of the school bus window, and I wrote it off as a very expensive parenting lesson. However, over the course of the last month, a whole bunch of things started to point to her not having dropped it out of the bus window after all but, rather, having given it to a friend that she has been over eager to please.  The final straw came this week when she tried to steal another (much less valuable) piece of jewelry of mine and lied to my husband, saying it belonged to this girl. I took away her ipad and told her she wasn't getting it back until I got my ring back, and for the first time, instead of arguing with me, she just said \"okay\". Through a fairly complicated series of events that she is not aware that I know, she inadvertently revealed (in plain, written english) that she did, in fact, give my ring to this girl to try to bribe her to be friends with her (which is another issue entirely that we're working on in therapy-- not why I'm here).  My mother in law happens to know my niece's classmate's mom, and tomorrow we'll be going to the house to explain the situation and ask for the ring back. But, aside from asking nicely, is there anything else we can do? I'm assuming we're just relying on this family's good will to give my ring back at this point, right?  Any advice would be welcome.  Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"eoqkghw","c_root_id_B":"eoqg2vo","created_at_utc_A":1558793241,"created_at_utc_B":1558791299,"score_A":32,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"How is this complicated, tell them what happened and they\u2019ll either give you the ring or they\u2019ll say no and you\u2019ll call the police","human_ref_B":"Dont assume you will have to do anything else than request it back...to get it back. I feel that you're getting more worked up about it than you need to.  Is there something that makes you assume there is going to be difficulty?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1942.0,"score_ratio":1.28}
{"post_id":"3o48vu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"**UPDATE**: (Georgia, US) Can insurance company convert my vehicle title into a \"salvage title\" while Im in the process of disputing their claim that it's a 'total loss'? Original Post Here: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/3nzwwj\/georgia_us_can_insurance_company_convert_my\/  While reminding the insurance carrier of its legal obligation to deal fairly with consumers, I provided the adjuster with my own research on the true value of my vehicle. I also asked to see the Fair Market Value report he generated when determining that my vehicle was worth only \"$1,700\" - I'm convinced this was the clincher, as that report relied on wholly guessed at information.  So instead of my vehicle being declared a 'total loss' and me accepting a check of only $2,000 in return, I was able to negotiate a settlement nearly three times as high while still keeping my vehicle title clean. It definitely pays to do some homework.   I greatly appreciate the input of those who took the time to read, upvote, and comment on my original post. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"cvtzjxl","c_root_id_B":"cvu5wyc","created_at_utc_A":1444416113,"created_at_utc_B":1444425888,"score_A":2,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Congrats!","human_ref_B":"Did not see initial post so i apologize if i say anything that had been said previously. I believe in most states, the insurance company is required to present you with the valuation report within 5 days of declaring the vehicle a total. Also, they can't salvage the vehicle if you are still in possession of the title. I am not a lawyer and anyone please correct me if I'm wrong. Sounds like their could have been multiple insurance commission complaints to be had in this situation.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9775.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"c48sk6","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"I sold a motorcycle to a former friend, that was then \"stolen\". I'm being asked by that former friend's family member, who he \"sold\" it to now almost 2 years later, to retrieve the bike from an impound lot because they won't let him; bike title is still in my name. (Allegheny County, PA) July of 2017 I started the process of selling my motorcycle to a now former friend.  I was asking $2500 to which he accepted to pay.  We agreed he'd give me $1750 1st payment, $400 2nd payment, and a 3rd and final payment of $350 and we'd do a title transfer on this day when I receive the final $350. A couple of weeks later he came to pick up the bike, gave me $1750, and drives off on the bike.   The next couple of months he starts to become slightly M.I.A. with a few excuses.  He hurt his hand on the job at his former employer and was waiting for a Work Comp check to arrive to then pay me. After not responding to a few other text messages, a death in his family was now keeping him from meeting up. After this, I now started to have serious doubts about whether I was going to see the remaining $750, and whether some of his excuses were real or not, but he had told me he started a new job at a motorcycle dealership.  While on a lunch break one day, I stopped by and visited him at his new job, which was close to where I worked. He retrieves $400 from an ATM at the dealership, no questions asked, without hesitation. He showed me the scars from surgery on his hand from his work accident at his previous employment, so at least I confirmed that wasn't BS. This was in October of 2017.  After that, he became even harder to reach. $350 was still owed, the title still in my name, but with the bike not in either of our possession as I later found it. He finally called me on a Monday later in 2017 and said the bike was stolen from the back driveway\/porch area where he had it kept at his parent's house, and said he was gonna file a report with the police. Time goes by and we were not in contact with each other, I was too annoyed to recoup the final $350 and just forgot about it all.  Unfortunately, all the information above that I've described was between us by text messages and call logs on a cell phone of mine that was accidentally damaged beyond repair, and I cannot retrieve any of it if I need to prove any of it.  April of 2018, I get a text from him (on my new phone, the only thing I have to prove anything) \"Hey how much do I still owe you, I haven't forgotten.\"  I said $350 and we're transferring the title if still possible with it being stolen I don't want it in my name anymore.  Fast forward to today, 6\/23\/19. I receive a call, voicemail and text message shortly after 7 am. The copy of the text: \" Hey I left you a voice mail I bought a bike off my cousin a few months back that was totaled and bought a new frame and everything for it but never swapped the frame and it got impounded last night and they won't let me retrieve without the owner of the old frame if you could give me a call I'd really appreciate it\"  I haven't responded, and he didn't identify who he was or his cousin. I'm assuming it's my former friend who gave him my number, but I obviously have many questions; Did he recover the bike on his own? Did the police? Either way... why haven't I received the final $350 and been contacted to finally transfer the title if it was back in his possession at some point in time, and obviously very confused on the possible timeline of who wrecked the bike, how did it become impounded months after a wreck, and with a wreck, why wasn't I contacted by police if there was an accident with a vehicle where obviously my name would appear on the title as owner, etc.  &#x200B;  I'm really not sure what to do. Should I have filed something against my former friend back then to get the remaining money owed? Is that still possible to be paid that now? Is there a way to get my name off the title? Would I have been contacted by police when the bike was \"stolen\", and a report was filed like he said he was going to do?  Is there a way to look up if a report was even filed then?  &#x200B;  Appreciate and thank you for any advice in advance.   Again, Allegheny County, PA","c_root_id_A":"ervh61s","c_root_id_B":"ervh763","created_at_utc_A":1561315685,"created_at_utc_B":1561315708,"score_A":4,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer  First try contacting your friend that you sold the bike too. Explain the voicemail you got from their \u201ccousin\u201d.  You could offer to sign the title over today for the rest of the payment. Since they sold it to their cousin let them handle the additional title transfer to the cousin. That business is between them not you.","human_ref_B":"At this point I would sign the title and mail it to your friend and wash my hands of it. In the future don't turn over vehicles of anysort without transferring title and full payment. If the vehicle is used in the commission of a crime it could cause you endless trouble. Edit to add I am not a lawyer","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"xuwquf","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor 2 houses over decided to bring 3 pigs into a close residential neighborhood and the entire place now smells like a hot dumpster in the summer, what can be done? The local ordinance allows for chickens, but nothing explicitly forbidding pigs and such for livestock.  His property probably has .1 acre of usable yard, and he has 3 pigs in really cramped close quarters in his side yard. The entiere street and neighborhood smells like a rotting dumpster like you would expect behind a seafood restaurant in the summer.  When he was asked by one neighbor and myself, he said he would get the pigs slaughtered last month. Well. September passed and no change. When asked again what the situation with the pigs is, he said, and I quote \u201ci\u2019m going to get more, and i\u2019ll do whatever the fuck i want until the law says i can\u2019t\u201d  So now, he\u2019s being belligerent, and threatening to bring in more pigs, and has literally rotton food slop hauled in from a nearby restaurant to feed them. Every time a truck goes by or wind blows, the entire place smells like hot rotton food. Even with closed windows we can still smell it inside our homes. It\u2019s October and we still have flies and maggots because of the pigs.  We brought the matter up to the town council but they haven\u2019t done much, because they don\u2019t want to upset chicken owners (there are a lot of people who keep chickens for the eggs here) \u2014 it\u2019s a mess.  This is a small, rural town in Southern Vermont. We\u2019re at our wits end and not sure what direction to take this. We tried asking nicely, were told to fuck off. We tried asking at the town council and nothing will likely happen.  Now the neighbor with the pigs is threatening retaliation and wants to bring more.  Pigs are pigs. Can\u2019t blame them for what they are, but having pigs in cramped spaces, next to 4 other residential houses to the point where you can\u2019t open a window or go outside because it smells so bad, and now there\u2019s coyotes and other predators coming around because of it\u2026 2 little kids live there and are always sick, it\u2019s out of hand.  Where can I start or what can I do to get this guy to stop acting like an agricultural unit in a residential area and keeping pigs on a tiny parcel of land?","c_root_id_A":"iqxvu4z","c_root_id_B":"iqy1itm","created_at_utc_A":1664834654,"created_at_utc_B":1664837168,"score_A":241,"score_B":261,"human_ref_A":"You're either in an area that allows livestock or you're not. If the ordinance specifically allows chickens, that sounds like an exception to a zoning category. If the property is zoned residential it probably doesn't allow livestock. Check what his property is zoned. If it doesn't allow livestock, call code enforcement.","human_ref_B":"I just searched \"Vermont laws for keeping pigs\" and the top result is for the VT Agency of Agriculture \"animal health regulations\" which you can find here: https:\/\/agriculture.vermont.gov\/animal-health\/animal-health-regulations  It looks like feeding certain types of food scraps to pigs is expressly forbidden.  If your neighbor is violating that law, complain to the state agency instead of the city.   Also contact the restaurant that is delivering the food scraps and make sure they know he is feeding the scraps to pigs. They might be unknowingly delivering prohibited scraps bc your neighbor is telling them it's for compost or something.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2514.0,"score_ratio":1.0829875519}
{"post_id":"xuwquf","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor 2 houses over decided to bring 3 pigs into a close residential neighborhood and the entire place now smells like a hot dumpster in the summer, what can be done? The local ordinance allows for chickens, but nothing explicitly forbidding pigs and such for livestock.  His property probably has .1 acre of usable yard, and he has 3 pigs in really cramped close quarters in his side yard. The entiere street and neighborhood smells like a rotting dumpster like you would expect behind a seafood restaurant in the summer.  When he was asked by one neighbor and myself, he said he would get the pigs slaughtered last month. Well. September passed and no change. When asked again what the situation with the pigs is, he said, and I quote \u201ci\u2019m going to get more, and i\u2019ll do whatever the fuck i want until the law says i can\u2019t\u201d  So now, he\u2019s being belligerent, and threatening to bring in more pigs, and has literally rotton food slop hauled in from a nearby restaurant to feed them. Every time a truck goes by or wind blows, the entire place smells like hot rotton food. Even with closed windows we can still smell it inside our homes. It\u2019s October and we still have flies and maggots because of the pigs.  We brought the matter up to the town council but they haven\u2019t done much, because they don\u2019t want to upset chicken owners (there are a lot of people who keep chickens for the eggs here) \u2014 it\u2019s a mess.  This is a small, rural town in Southern Vermont. We\u2019re at our wits end and not sure what direction to take this. We tried asking nicely, were told to fuck off. We tried asking at the town council and nothing will likely happen.  Now the neighbor with the pigs is threatening retaliation and wants to bring more.  Pigs are pigs. Can\u2019t blame them for what they are, but having pigs in cramped spaces, next to 4 other residential houses to the point where you can\u2019t open a window or go outside because it smells so bad, and now there\u2019s coyotes and other predators coming around because of it\u2026 2 little kids live there and are always sick, it\u2019s out of hand.  Where can I start or what can I do to get this guy to stop acting like an agricultural unit in a residential area and keeping pigs on a tiny parcel of land?","c_root_id_A":"iqyu7fb","c_root_id_B":"iqywnah","created_at_utc_A":1664850328,"created_at_utc_B":1664851459,"score_A":33,"score_B":228,"human_ref_A":"Read more zoning codes and laws. Even if it\u2019s not explicit about keeping of livestock, it may be about setbacks for shelters for chickens and so forth. The chickens may require a minimum lot area, which could reasonably be inferred to apply to swine. Does he have a permit to operate a commercial waste disposal facility? Is he zoned for that? Is there ANY runoff into you or a neighbors property? Many states have nuisance statutes too and in those states basically once it physically encroaches onto your property you\u2019re entitled to a remedy at his expense. If the town doesn\u2019t want to help, then you have to figure out what\u2019s being violated and bring it directly to them. I am not a lawyer","human_ref_B":"Your town council can absolutely pass an ordinance which allows for keeping backyard chickens but prohibits keeping other types of livestock on small residential lots.  Keep bothering them. Get your neighbors together (which should be no problem if the smell is as bad as you describe) and call, email, write your council.  Show up to every session to complain about this.  Raise as much of a stink metaphorically as your neighbor is literally.  You should also check your local ordinances for more general laws about health and safety that may apply.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1131.0,"score_ratio":6.9090909091}
{"post_id":"xuwquf","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor 2 houses over decided to bring 3 pigs into a close residential neighborhood and the entire place now smells like a hot dumpster in the summer, what can be done? The local ordinance allows for chickens, but nothing explicitly forbidding pigs and such for livestock.  His property probably has .1 acre of usable yard, and he has 3 pigs in really cramped close quarters in his side yard. The entiere street and neighborhood smells like a rotting dumpster like you would expect behind a seafood restaurant in the summer.  When he was asked by one neighbor and myself, he said he would get the pigs slaughtered last month. Well. September passed and no change. When asked again what the situation with the pigs is, he said, and I quote \u201ci\u2019m going to get more, and i\u2019ll do whatever the fuck i want until the law says i can\u2019t\u201d  So now, he\u2019s being belligerent, and threatening to bring in more pigs, and has literally rotton food slop hauled in from a nearby restaurant to feed them. Every time a truck goes by or wind blows, the entire place smells like hot rotton food. Even with closed windows we can still smell it inside our homes. It\u2019s October and we still have flies and maggots because of the pigs.  We brought the matter up to the town council but they haven\u2019t done much, because they don\u2019t want to upset chicken owners (there are a lot of people who keep chickens for the eggs here) \u2014 it\u2019s a mess.  This is a small, rural town in Southern Vermont. We\u2019re at our wits end and not sure what direction to take this. We tried asking nicely, were told to fuck off. We tried asking at the town council and nothing will likely happen.  Now the neighbor with the pigs is threatening retaliation and wants to bring more.  Pigs are pigs. Can\u2019t blame them for what they are, but having pigs in cramped spaces, next to 4 other residential houses to the point where you can\u2019t open a window or go outside because it smells so bad, and now there\u2019s coyotes and other predators coming around because of it\u2026 2 little kids live there and are always sick, it\u2019s out of hand.  Where can I start or what can I do to get this guy to stop acting like an agricultural unit in a residential area and keeping pigs on a tiny parcel of land?","c_root_id_A":"iqz5jfw","c_root_id_B":"iqz64jp","created_at_utc_A":1664856100,"created_at_utc_B":1664856440,"score_A":52,"score_B":126,"human_ref_A":"Swine is livestock. Lot of rules about raising livestock.  6 V.S.A. \u00a7 4871, 6 V.S.A. \u00a7 792, and 6 V.S.A. \u00a7 4810a seem like good places to start researching for a 0.1 acre pig farm.  See if you can find a member of the livestock advisory council to ask about Vermont standards for raising swine and let them know about your concerns.","human_ref_B":"What about contacting the health department or animal control?  It doesn't sound like the conditions are healthy for people around him and may be abusive for the animals.  Make it less about keeping livestock and more about the *way* he's keeping them.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":340.0,"score_ratio":2.4230769231}
{"post_id":"xuwquf","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor 2 houses over decided to bring 3 pigs into a close residential neighborhood and the entire place now smells like a hot dumpster in the summer, what can be done? The local ordinance allows for chickens, but nothing explicitly forbidding pigs and such for livestock.  His property probably has .1 acre of usable yard, and he has 3 pigs in really cramped close quarters in his side yard. The entiere street and neighborhood smells like a rotting dumpster like you would expect behind a seafood restaurant in the summer.  When he was asked by one neighbor and myself, he said he would get the pigs slaughtered last month. Well. September passed and no change. When asked again what the situation with the pigs is, he said, and I quote \u201ci\u2019m going to get more, and i\u2019ll do whatever the fuck i want until the law says i can\u2019t\u201d  So now, he\u2019s being belligerent, and threatening to bring in more pigs, and has literally rotton food slop hauled in from a nearby restaurant to feed them. Every time a truck goes by or wind blows, the entire place smells like hot rotton food. Even with closed windows we can still smell it inside our homes. It\u2019s October and we still have flies and maggots because of the pigs.  We brought the matter up to the town council but they haven\u2019t done much, because they don\u2019t want to upset chicken owners (there are a lot of people who keep chickens for the eggs here) \u2014 it\u2019s a mess.  This is a small, rural town in Southern Vermont. We\u2019re at our wits end and not sure what direction to take this. We tried asking nicely, were told to fuck off. We tried asking at the town council and nothing will likely happen.  Now the neighbor with the pigs is threatening retaliation and wants to bring more.  Pigs are pigs. Can\u2019t blame them for what they are, but having pigs in cramped spaces, next to 4 other residential houses to the point where you can\u2019t open a window or go outside because it smells so bad, and now there\u2019s coyotes and other predators coming around because of it\u2026 2 little kids live there and are always sick, it\u2019s out of hand.  Where can I start or what can I do to get this guy to stop acting like an agricultural unit in a residential area and keeping pigs on a tiny parcel of land?","c_root_id_A":"iqz64jp","c_root_id_B":"iqyu7fb","created_at_utc_A":1664856440,"created_at_utc_B":1664850328,"score_A":126,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"What about contacting the health department or animal control?  It doesn't sound like the conditions are healthy for people around him and may be abusive for the animals.  Make it less about keeping livestock and more about the *way* he's keeping them.","human_ref_B":"Read more zoning codes and laws. Even if it\u2019s not explicit about keeping of livestock, it may be about setbacks for shelters for chickens and so forth. The chickens may require a minimum lot area, which could reasonably be inferred to apply to swine. Does he have a permit to operate a commercial waste disposal facility? Is he zoned for that? Is there ANY runoff into you or a neighbors property? Many states have nuisance statutes too and in those states basically once it physically encroaches onto your property you\u2019re entitled to a remedy at his expense. If the town doesn\u2019t want to help, then you have to figure out what\u2019s being violated and bring it directly to them. I am not a lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6112.0,"score_ratio":3.8181818182}
{"post_id":"xuwquf","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor 2 houses over decided to bring 3 pigs into a close residential neighborhood and the entire place now smells like a hot dumpster in the summer, what can be done? The local ordinance allows for chickens, but nothing explicitly forbidding pigs and such for livestock.  His property probably has .1 acre of usable yard, and he has 3 pigs in really cramped close quarters in his side yard. The entiere street and neighborhood smells like a rotting dumpster like you would expect behind a seafood restaurant in the summer.  When he was asked by one neighbor and myself, he said he would get the pigs slaughtered last month. Well. September passed and no change. When asked again what the situation with the pigs is, he said, and I quote \u201ci\u2019m going to get more, and i\u2019ll do whatever the fuck i want until the law says i can\u2019t\u201d  So now, he\u2019s being belligerent, and threatening to bring in more pigs, and has literally rotton food slop hauled in from a nearby restaurant to feed them. Every time a truck goes by or wind blows, the entire place smells like hot rotton food. Even with closed windows we can still smell it inside our homes. It\u2019s October and we still have flies and maggots because of the pigs.  We brought the matter up to the town council but they haven\u2019t done much, because they don\u2019t want to upset chicken owners (there are a lot of people who keep chickens for the eggs here) \u2014 it\u2019s a mess.  This is a small, rural town in Southern Vermont. We\u2019re at our wits end and not sure what direction to take this. We tried asking nicely, were told to fuck off. We tried asking at the town council and nothing will likely happen.  Now the neighbor with the pigs is threatening retaliation and wants to bring more.  Pigs are pigs. Can\u2019t blame them for what they are, but having pigs in cramped spaces, next to 4 other residential houses to the point where you can\u2019t open a window or go outside because it smells so bad, and now there\u2019s coyotes and other predators coming around because of it\u2026 2 little kids live there and are always sick, it\u2019s out of hand.  Where can I start or what can I do to get this guy to stop acting like an agricultural unit in a residential area and keeping pigs on a tiny parcel of land?","c_root_id_A":"iqz5jfw","c_root_id_B":"iqyu7fb","created_at_utc_A":1664856100,"created_at_utc_B":1664850328,"score_A":52,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"Swine is livestock. Lot of rules about raising livestock.  6 V.S.A. \u00a7 4871, 6 V.S.A. \u00a7 792, and 6 V.S.A. \u00a7 4810a seem like good places to start researching for a 0.1 acre pig farm.  See if you can find a member of the livestock advisory council to ask about Vermont standards for raising swine and let them know about your concerns.","human_ref_B":"Read more zoning codes and laws. Even if it\u2019s not explicit about keeping of livestock, it may be about setbacks for shelters for chickens and so forth. The chickens may require a minimum lot area, which could reasonably be inferred to apply to swine. Does he have a permit to operate a commercial waste disposal facility? Is he zoned for that? Is there ANY runoff into you or a neighbors property? Many states have nuisance statutes too and in those states basically once it physically encroaches onto your property you\u2019re entitled to a remedy at his expense. If the town doesn\u2019t want to help, then you have to figure out what\u2019s being violated and bring it directly to them. I am not a lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5772.0,"score_ratio":1.5757575758}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx8sp6e","c_root_id_B":"gx9gg56","created_at_utc_A":1620367301,"created_at_utc_B":1620387712,"score_A":250,"score_B":652,"human_ref_A":"Title documents govern.  Given the way your uncle acquired the property, he'll likely need to pay for a lawyer out of pocket to review the recorded documents in detail and advise him. All the title documents _should_ be on file with the county recorder's office, but old documents could well be buried deep in the archives, and making sense of the history of the lot is likely to take some professional insight.  If there is no recorded easement, then as far as your uncle is concerned, the neighbours have no right to enter the land and he can treat them as trespassers until they prove otherwise.  > Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?  Littered throughout the recorded documents for the land, possibly the neighbouring land, and possibly even the documents governing larger administrative divisions of land in which the parcel sits, going back anywhere from a few years all the way back to when the land was originally turned over to private ownership by the government or first homesteaded. Ohio has used a Torrens system since 1913, so easements should be easier to find than that, but in some rare cases very old title issues, which predate that system, can still crop up.  > Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  The size of an easement is a matter of negotiation and need, and there is no standard size. An easement for access is often as wide as the people involved believed was reasonable at the time.  > My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  A survey only addresses the bounds, not the legal rights to access.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":20411.0,"score_ratio":2.608}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx8xjt1","c_root_id_B":"gx9gg56","created_at_utc_A":1620371300,"created_at_utc_B":1620387712,"score_A":79,"score_B":652,"human_ref_A":"What are they claiming the easement is for? Even assuming there is an easement, it doesn't entitle them to possession of the land, just whatever activity was contemplated, usually access, underground utility passage, etc.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":16412.0,"score_ratio":8.253164557}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9gg56","c_root_id_B":"gx98sez","created_at_utc_A":1620387712,"created_at_utc_B":1620381712,"score_A":652,"score_B":73,"human_ref_A":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","human_ref_B":"Get them to prove their claim. Just SAYING they have one isn't enough","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6000.0,"score_ratio":8.9315068493}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9eybd","c_root_id_B":"gx9gg56","created_at_utc_A":1620386683,"created_at_utc_B":1620387712,"score_A":58,"score_B":652,"human_ref_A":"How old is the well?  A well cannot be placed on an easement and vice versa - an easement cannot go thru where a well is.  (As well as other distancing rules).  I\u2019d assume that this easement would be for a road and a well cannot be near a road.    Your Health Department for that area has jurisdiction on wells.  They also might have records on the well placement in addition to any easements as they would need to know that as well for a septic system.    Ohio code for wells.  https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-administrative-code\/rule-3701-28-07","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1029.0,"score_ratio":11.2413793103}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9ct1n","c_root_id_B":"gx9gg56","created_at_utc_A":1620385090,"created_at_utc_B":1620387712,"score_A":20,"score_B":652,"human_ref_A":"I would follow previous advice and tell the neighbors need to prove the easment actually exists.  They're the ones that need the burden of proof not your uncle.","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2622.0,"score_ratio":32.6}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9fhwr","c_root_id_B":"gx9gg56","created_at_utc_A":1620387066,"created_at_utc_B":1620387712,"score_A":3,"score_B":652,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","human_ref_B":"I am a lawyer. I am not your lawyer. I do not practice in Ohio.  As a previous poster says the easement should be on record with the county recorder's office. However, It should have been conveyed to your uncle with a deed and likely should have been recorded if you have had a recent survey. Typically, in my jurisdiction, they research these things as part of creating the final documents. But this does not mean they can't make mistakes and miss these things. But they tend to be pretty reliable. This is what they do for a living after all.  So, new advice. First, I would not immediately believe a neighbor. While your deed says \"is subject to all legal highways and easements of record\", this does not mean there IS an easement. This is language to convey to the buyer that your are purchasing only what I, the Seller, have the rights to sell to you. It's a catch-all phrase so the Buyer knows there might be something you should have discovered when you bought this land that we didn't discuss at the time of sale.  Second, an easement does not grant universal access to something. Typically, they are crafted as small as is reasonable for the purposes. For example, if you share a common driveway, the easement would grant them access to regularly trespass over your land using the driveway. If you share a common utility hook up like a water main or sewage, it would grant them use and right to invade to repair it, but it wouldn't give them the right to regularly drive their car over the same property. So just because there is an easement, doesn't tell you what it gives them the right to do.  Third, an easement can expire. You can grant someone an easement for a term period. For example, you might grant someone an easement for a year so they can go over your property to build their house. Typically, you might see this in a subdivision where they might build houses in phases. In this case, typically the developer who owns all the lots and sells one and knows they will need to access it later while building on the adjacent property.  You might grant an easement for a period because they haven't complete their own egress from the property and you provide an easier access for a short period. So the language might terminate it naturally. In this case, if the language in the easement does not a have a termination date or set out a specific length, it is usually assumed to be perpetual.  Forth, an easement can be terminated by a change of conditions. For example, the easement says the person can run their water access until such time as they make repairs to the property. The point is that there could be a triggering event that ends the easement. Like above, it would only expire if there is specific language in the easement.   Fifth,I would not presume anything. I don't necessarily agree with one of the posters that this falls on your uncle to discover. While your uncle risks conflict and potential liability if there is an easement. Given there is a survey and a normal closing where it should have been discovered, he should feel comfortable excluding them from the property until they can show he is wrong. It would be in his best interest to call the county recorder and do a little research. But I do not feel he needs to go to extraordinary means to find out if something does not exist.  The thing about property is that almost all (really all but there might be some weird reason in your jurisdiction) of the time actions involving property have to be in writing and they have to be recorded for them to be valid. This is to avoid exactly this situation. People can make a promise a lot of times. They can write even a note or contract that grants someone access. But because any owner of land only owns it temporarily and the land exists forever, in order to bind someone to a forever agreement, that agreement should be fair for everyone to discover who might be bound by that agreement. Even if your great-grandfather wasn't born at the time of the agreement. So if it's not in writing at the recorders office, the easement doesn't exist.  Finally, there might be some minor really detail issues like adverse possession and prescriptive easement that might click in here. But really, these might be something you ask your attorney if this escalates and are very fact specific.  And that leads to my parting advice. If this escalates, have your uncle get a land use attorney for this issue. While most lawyers will know how to deal with the normal stuff, a land use lawyer really will know how to navigate it much more effective. These guys typically have specific local knowledge that makes them worth it.  I hope this helps and adds to the good advice of others here.  Good luck!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":646.0,"score_ratio":217.3333333333}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9eybd","c_root_id_B":"gx9ct1n","created_at_utc_A":1620386683,"created_at_utc_B":1620385090,"score_A":58,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"How old is the well?  A well cannot be placed on an easement and vice versa - an easement cannot go thru where a well is.  (As well as other distancing rules).  I\u2019d assume that this easement would be for a road and a well cannot be near a road.    Your Health Department for that area has jurisdiction on wells.  They also might have records on the well placement in addition to any easements as they would need to know that as well for a septic system.    Ohio code for wells.  https:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/ohio-administrative-code\/rule-3701-28-07","human_ref_B":"I would follow previous advice and tell the neighbors need to prove the easment actually exists.  They're the ones that need the burden of proof not your uncle.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1593.0,"score_ratio":2.9}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9goio","c_root_id_B":"gx9ct1n","created_at_utc_A":1620387869,"created_at_utc_B":1620385090,"score_A":25,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county records office and follow the deed chain back to previous owners. Print copies and look for any mention.  Then do the same on their property. It could be mentioned there.  Finally look for any historic maps of your area. See if anything is detailed on any of those.  Once you\u2019ve done that get a local property attorney on retainer and write a letter that tells them to pound sand.  Then apply for a fence permit and put up a fence. Good fences make for good neighbors.","human_ref_B":"I would follow previous advice and tell the neighbors need to prove the easment actually exists.  They're the ones that need the burden of proof not your uncle.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2779.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9goio","c_root_id_B":"gx9fhwr","created_at_utc_A":1620387869,"created_at_utc_B":1620387066,"score_A":25,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county records office and follow the deed chain back to previous owners. Print copies and look for any mention.  Then do the same on their property. It could be mentioned there.  Finally look for any historic maps of your area. See if anything is detailed on any of those.  Once you\u2019ve done that get a local property attorney on retainer and write a letter that tells them to pound sand.  Then apply for a fence permit and put up a fence. Good fences make for good neighbors.","human_ref_B":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","labels":1,"seconds_difference":803.0,"score_ratio":8.3333333333}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9ct1n","c_root_id_B":"gx9jkqm","created_at_utc_A":1620385090,"created_at_utc_B":1620389719,"score_A":20,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"I would follow previous advice and tell the neighbors need to prove the easment actually exists.  They're the ones that need the burden of proof not your uncle.","human_ref_B":"The only other thing I'd add to others' comments is that easements can be terminated by prescription (similar to adverse possession). If there was an easement through your uncle's land and it has not been used for 40 years then the easement may have reverted back to your uncle.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4629.0,"score_ratio":1.05}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9jkqm","c_root_id_B":"gx9gqj6","created_at_utc_A":1620389719,"created_at_utc_B":1620387905,"score_A":21,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"The only other thing I'd add to others' comments is that easements can be terminated by prescription (similar to adverse possession). If there was an easement through your uncle's land and it has not been used for 40 years then the easement may have reverted back to your uncle.","human_ref_B":"Even if there was an easement at some point, your uncle having buildings on top of it could mean that it's been legally abandoned.  Depends on how permanent they are, how completely they prevent use of the easement, and how long they've been there.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1814.0,"score_ratio":1.1052631579}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9fhwr","c_root_id_B":"gx9jkqm","created_at_utc_A":1620387066,"created_at_utc_B":1620389719,"score_A":3,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","human_ref_B":"The only other thing I'd add to others' comments is that easements can be terminated by prescription (similar to adverse possession). If there was an easement through your uncle's land and it has not been used for 40 years then the easement may have reverted back to your uncle.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2653.0,"score_ratio":7.0}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9fhwr","c_root_id_B":"gx9gqj6","created_at_utc_A":1620387066,"created_at_utc_B":1620387905,"score_A":3,"score_B":19,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","human_ref_B":"Even if there was an easement at some point, your uncle having buildings on top of it could mean that it's been legally abandoned.  Depends on how permanent they are, how completely they prevent use of the easement, and how long they've been there.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":839.0,"score_ratio":6.3333333333}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9nnax","c_root_id_B":"gx9fhwr","created_at_utc_A":1620392023,"created_at_utc_B":1620387066,"score_A":18,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"This sounds like a potential land grab if part of their property is adjacent to a road. Also because 50 feet seems excessive. I have 3 easements in MI. 1 is for the utility company. 2nd  is for my neighbor for ingress and egress only. 3rd is 21 feet of an abandoned road from when the lake was created.","human_ref_B":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4957.0,"score_ratio":6.0}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9fhwr","c_root_id_B":"gxa336l","created_at_utc_A":1620387066,"created_at_utc_B":1620399296,"score_A":3,"score_B":9,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","human_ref_B":"Contact a title company. Have them run an informational commitment. It will catch all easements of record. May cost a few hundred bucks but less expensive than hiring a lawyer who will do this first thing anyway. After you get the commitment, if you can\u2019t make sense of it, hire a real estate\/land use attorney to review. Shouldn\u2019t take more than an hour to review. Good luck.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12230.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gxa336l","c_root_id_B":"gx9xoyt","created_at_utc_A":1620399296,"created_at_utc_B":1620396931,"score_A":9,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Contact a title company. Have them run an informational commitment. It will catch all easements of record. May cost a few hundred bucks but less expensive than hiring a lawyer who will do this first thing anyway. After you get the commitment, if you can\u2019t make sense of it, hire a real estate\/land use attorney to review. Shouldn\u2019t take more than an hour to review. Good luck.","human_ref_B":"This is what title insurance is for. If your uncle bought the property and has a conventional mortgage, it's likely that the the lender purchased title insurance. Your uncle should let them know about the neighbor's claim.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2365.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gx9fhwr","c_root_id_B":"gxaliyx","created_at_utc_A":1620387066,"created_at_utc_B":1620407139,"score_A":3,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Go to the county deeds office an get their plot plan of your property.If it's not there on their plan.An it's not on your plan.Tell them to pound salt.No trespassing","human_ref_B":"I just dealt with something very similar.  First and foremost, if there is title insurance this is something they would like to know about and can aid in your \"battle\"  Secondly, the burden of proof is on your neighbor and he would have to get a boundary survey completed (these run easily 3 - 6k) and it will outline any property line overlaps.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":20073.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gxaliyx","c_root_id_B":"gxa5fg2","created_at_utc_A":1620407139,"created_at_utc_B":1620400305,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"I just dealt with something very similar.  First and foremost, if there is title insurance this is something they would like to know about and can aid in your \"battle\"  Secondly, the burden of proof is on your neighbor and he would have to get a boundary survey completed (these run easily 3 - 6k) and it will outline any property line overlaps.","human_ref_B":"Is title insurance something which exists in Ohio or the US generally? In Ontario I think it is optional but has been so cheap I've always purchased it and it covers you indefinitely in case anything like this was missed during the title searches your lawyer performs.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6834.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gxaliyx","c_root_id_B":"gx9xoyt","created_at_utc_A":1620407139,"created_at_utc_B":1620396931,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"I just dealt with something very similar.  First and foremost, if there is title insurance this is something they would like to know about and can aid in your \"battle\"  Secondly, the burden of proof is on your neighbor and he would have to get a boundary survey completed (these run easily 3 - 6k) and it will outline any property line overlaps.","human_ref_B":"This is what title insurance is for. If your uncle bought the property and has a conventional mortgage, it's likely that the the lender purchased title insurance. Your uncle should let them know about the neighbor's claim.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10208.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"n6rmgd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Neighbor is claiming they have an easement through my uncle's property. US\/Ohio  Hello. I was hoping that someone may be able to advise me on easement laws in Ohio.  My great uncle has owned his property in Ohio for nearly 40 years. It was purchased from another family member.   Recently the family who owns the large wooded property behind my Uncle\u2019s house have been approaching him saying that they have a 50 feet wide easement through his property. My uncle is very upset about this. These people have been very rude to both him and his wife. The part of his property they are claiming to be entitled to, has a large garden, well and other buildings on it.  I\u2019ve not been able to find any detail about such an easement on the deed. It just says \u201cthe tract as surveys contains X acres, more or less, and is subject to all legal highways and easements of record.\u201d  \\-Where can I find these \u201ceasements of record\u201d?   \\-Also, 50 feet wide also seems oversized for an easement. I always thought easements were the width of a vehicle with a couple feet on each side???  \\-The family claiming to have an easement did not own that land when my uncle purchased his property. Their property is also not landlocked, as part of it runs along the road.  \\-The family member my uncle purchased the property from has no recollection of an easement.   \\-My uncle had a survey done when he purchased the property. There is no easement described on the survey.  I\u2019ve already advised my uncle to find a real estate attorney. He\u2019s elderly and I\u2019m trying to help him solve this problem. Any advice is greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"gxaliyx","c_root_id_B":"gxacmgq","created_at_utc_A":1620407139,"created_at_utc_B":1620403372,"score_A":4,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"I just dealt with something very similar.  First and foremost, if there is title insurance this is something they would like to know about and can aid in your \"battle\"  Secondly, the burden of proof is on your neighbor and he would have to get a boundary survey completed (these run easily 3 - 6k) and it will outline any property line overlaps.","human_ref_B":"I think everyone else has given great advice. Out of curiosity, did they say how they got that easement? Easements can occur in a multitude of ways, but they have to prove it somehow.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3767.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq360lq","c_root_id_B":"hq36od4","created_at_utc_A":1640565274,"created_at_utc_B":1640565585,"score_A":248,"score_B":1055,"human_ref_A":"1. Just contact the local police and ask.  2.  No.  3. No.","human_ref_B":"If the dog drowned in your pool, then they *might* be able so sue you, but there's no crime that's likely been committed.  You can call the police and ask but the odds that they are interested in this are nearly zero.  If they do want you, then you tell them you'll be in touch and you hang up and you call a lawyer.  You have no obligation to notify anyone when you come or go.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":311.0,"score_ratio":4.2540322581}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq39y3r","c_root_id_B":"hq360lq","created_at_utc_A":1640567154,"created_at_utc_B":1640565274,"score_A":415,"score_B":248,"human_ref_A":"Do you have homeowners insurance? If you are sued, notify your insurance carrier.  For your third question, no, but ... you personally should weigh the risk of being unreachable for extended periods. There's no universal \"correct\" answer here. If a pipe burst, or your home caught fire, or someone broke in, a security system could notify you (even via email, depending on your system) so you could respond quickly. That also provides an avenue for first responders to reach you in an emergency. This isn't really a liability issue, just more of a situational awareness issue.  I'd also take time to ensure your pool fencing meets local code requirements.","human_ref_B":"1. Just contact the local police and ask.  2.  No.  3. No.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1880.0,"score_ratio":1.6733870968}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq3e54j","c_root_id_B":"hq4a1rj","created_at_utc_A":1640569191,"created_at_utc_B":1640586094,"score_A":160,"score_B":184,"human_ref_A":"I actually think you may not have taken it far enough, believe it or not. I think having the house is still an unnecessary liability, as I think you're seeing here; even if you're not liable for anything it's still a headache and a chore to go through the steps to CYA, since anyone can sue for anything and win a default if you don't respond after being served.   If you absolutely need a permanent physical address, why not a PO box? If absolutely in need of a phone number, I'd use a VOIP number like Google Voice (not to advertise for them by any means; I'm just using a common example) that is free and can forward your calls to a cell phone and that you can get email notification of voicemails and such. It just seems unnecessary to have that physical tether, particularly one that you have to insure and pay property taxes on, you know?","human_ref_B":"I wonder how your pool became uncovered? Was your neighbor using it? It might be worthwhile investing in cheap internet-connected cameras so you can keep an eye on your property remotely.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":16903.0,"score_ratio":1.15}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq4a1rj","c_root_id_B":"hq44q1u","created_at_utc_A":1640586094,"created_at_utc_B":1640582749,"score_A":184,"score_B":118,"human_ref_A":"I wonder how your pool became uncovered? Was your neighbor using it? It might be worthwhile investing in cheap internet-connected cameras so you can keep an eye on your property remotely.","human_ref_B":"This is very similar to a case that happened in Arizona. The owner was deployed (Iraq or something) and so was unreachable. Neighbors kids got into the pool and almost drowned. There was a lawsuit and because the gate was broken or not locked properly they ruled that there was some owner liability. His home owners insurance had to pay out.   I would not respond unless you get paperwork and then get home owners insurance involved.   P.S. If you keep this house you might want to get a kid proof cover (will help keep it cleaner for when you are home) or at the least make sure you fence doesn't have holes and gates are latching properly. If a dog can wander in then a kid might and a quick Google search shows you how many times this has happened just this year","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3345.0,"score_ratio":1.5593220339}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq3wezu","c_root_id_B":"hq4a1rj","created_at_utc_A":1640578146,"created_at_utc_B":1640586094,"score_A":40,"score_B":184,"human_ref_A":"Seems pretty sus on the part of your neighbor if what you\u2019re saying about the pool being empty and covered is correct. It\u2019s possible if it rained it filled in, and as mentioned you should make sure the fence is up to code at a minimum as that can be a real liability otherwise.   It sounds like your neighbor is a pain in the ass, I would call the local police and inquire and, as mentioned elsewhere, lawyer up before proceeding if they are.  Good on you for simplifying, frankly any reasonable person in 2021 should email you in a situation like this (I can see why maybe you didn\u2019t want to give them your email but might be good to have an account for crap like this JIC).","human_ref_B":"I wonder how your pool became uncovered? Was your neighbor using it? It might be worthwhile investing in cheap internet-connected cameras so you can keep an eye on your property remotely.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7948.0,"score_ratio":4.6}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq44q1u","c_root_id_B":"hq3wezu","created_at_utc_A":1640582749,"created_at_utc_B":1640578146,"score_A":118,"score_B":40,"human_ref_A":"This is very similar to a case that happened in Arizona. The owner was deployed (Iraq or something) and so was unreachable. Neighbors kids got into the pool and almost drowned. There was a lawsuit and because the gate was broken or not locked properly they ruled that there was some owner liability. His home owners insurance had to pay out.   I would not respond unless you get paperwork and then get home owners insurance involved.   P.S. If you keep this house you might want to get a kid proof cover (will help keep it cleaner for when you are home) or at the least make sure you fence doesn't have holes and gates are latching properly. If a dog can wander in then a kid might and a quick Google search shows you how many times this has happened just this year","human_ref_B":"Seems pretty sus on the part of your neighbor if what you\u2019re saying about the pool being empty and covered is correct. It\u2019s possible if it rained it filled in, and as mentioned you should make sure the fence is up to code at a minimum as that can be a real liability otherwise.   It sounds like your neighbor is a pain in the ass, I would call the local police and inquire and, as mentioned elsewhere, lawyer up before proceeding if they are.  Good on you for simplifying, frankly any reasonable person in 2021 should email you in a situation like this (I can see why maybe you didn\u2019t want to give them your email but might be good to have an account for crap like this JIC).","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4603.0,"score_ratio":2.95}
{"post_id":"rpa06q","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"About a year ago, I took steps to disconnect myself from the world - had enough of nosy neighbors, constant contact from work, robocalls, etc. Wondering if maybe I took it too far in a legal sense. [USA] This past year has been the best of my life.  I transitioned to remote work not requiring supervision - so long as I produce results they pay me and there isn't much more to it. Doesn't matter where I am, what time I work, I don't need to be available for meetings (just read and respond to emails in a timely manner). I don't have any close family, no dependents, so no worries there. So I decided to live on the road, bought a big truck and a nice camper, customized and kitted it out, and have been on the road or in a campground ever since. The home I own is still my address, I go back there to check mail when it's convenient (usually every month or so). I still have my old phone number in case anyone needs to contact me - text messages are disabled and the phone stays off unless I'm checking voicemail, which is about once a week.  Anyways the reason I'm posting here is I just checked my voicemail, my neighbor left a message saying that her dog has drowned in my pool, that I need to respond to text messages and phone calls, and that the police are currently looking for me, that it's my fault for having too low of a fence and an uncovered pool, blah blah blah.  I'm not sure she even has a dog, and I am pretty certain that if this did happen it would not be my fault (especially considering that my pool was both empty and covered the last time I was home).  Anyways this got me thinking more generally:  1. How do I check to see if I have an arrest warrant?  2. Do I actually have any obligation to be directly accessible to callers?  3. Do I have to notify some bureaucrat somewhere when I spend time away from my home address?  Thanks guys.","c_root_id_A":"hq57ngb","c_root_id_B":"hq4lvdi","created_at_utc_A":1640611896,"created_at_utc_B":1640595076,"score_A":37,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer. First of all, if their dog is outside, it should be under owners control. On a leash or properly fenced in their yard. That's dog owners responsibility. Second, pets are considered property. If you were found to be at fault for some reason, you'd only be on the hook for the value of the dog.","human_ref_B":"You can usually do a warrant search for you or anyone really by looking up on your local police station web page . Just fyi","labels":1,"seconds_difference":16820.0,"score_ratio":3.3636363636}
{"post_id":"oglraa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"(AZ) Man showed up at my house with the police saying that his package had been delivered to my house and wanting it back A slightly agitated man just (8 July) came to our door saying that he had confirmation from \"the Post Office and the post-office general\" (I audio-recorded, those are his exact words) that his $500 new grill had been delivered to our house. He was asking for it back. He said that it was delivered on 22 June. He also brought the local police, but the officer stayed in his car and didn't approach us. I told the man that we did not have his package and had not seen it (this is true). He was five feet into my yard when he told me that he was filming us, which was too much for me, so I calmly told him to leave and not come back. He left in short order. The whole engagement was less than two minutes. After he left we talked to the police officer, and I volunteered my info and told him that we were out of town on 22 June and when we returned on 24 June we did not have the alleged package waiting for us. The cop said that he hadn't wanted to be there and understood our frustration with the situation. We got his card and confirmed that we should call the police if the man shows up again. No, we do not have a camera that could confirm any of this, but I don't think that we have anything that we need to prove or disprove.  My question is: what kind of possible scam could this be, or how could the situation possibly get like this? The guy definitely doesn't live on our street, so I don't know how the delivery address could be that messed up. We haven't had a single package stolen from our porch since we moved in seven months ago, and when we returned from our trip on 24 June a giant Amazon box (dog food) was waiting on our front porch, so the chances that a package was accidentally delivered to us and then stolen in the three days that we were gone seem very small. Also, why would he come to my house instead of dealing with the place that the package was ordered from, and, then, why would he wait until today to do something about it?  Just hoping that someone could have some insight into how this whole situation might have developed. Thanks!","c_root_id_A":"h4jo7zk","c_root_id_B":"h4jqn2t","created_at_utc_A":1625796874,"created_at_utc_B":1625798154,"score_A":61,"score_B":127,"human_ref_A":"Sometimes people have products delivered to addresses other than their own for nefarious reasons, they ordered with a stolen credit card, or the package contains something illicit. But it's unlikely that a person who would do this would enlist the help of the police to retrieve their package. If you haven't lived at your address for long, perhaps he was a previous resident...if not, perhaps his address is very similar to yours. All the house numbers on my block repeat, with only the street number changing...so someone lives at the same house number as I do on 88th, 89th, 90th st., etc.  >Also, why would he come to my house instead of dealing with the place that the package was ordered from...?   It's possible that it's out of the deliverer's hands. I mean, if he gave them the wrong address I doubt they're obligated to help him figure it out.","human_ref_B":"Occam's razor here is that this guy really does think you have his package, for whatever reason. This would be a very weird scam. But legally, you're in the clear here. You don't have his property, so all you can do is continue to deny having any knowledge of it, and respond appropriately if he starts harassing you or trespassing on your property.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1280.0,"score_ratio":2.0819672131}
{"post_id":"oglraa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"(AZ) Man showed up at my house with the police saying that his package had been delivered to my house and wanting it back A slightly agitated man just (8 July) came to our door saying that he had confirmation from \"the Post Office and the post-office general\" (I audio-recorded, those are his exact words) that his $500 new grill had been delivered to our house. He was asking for it back. He said that it was delivered on 22 June. He also brought the local police, but the officer stayed in his car and didn't approach us. I told the man that we did not have his package and had not seen it (this is true). He was five feet into my yard when he told me that he was filming us, which was too much for me, so I calmly told him to leave and not come back. He left in short order. The whole engagement was less than two minutes. After he left we talked to the police officer, and I volunteered my info and told him that we were out of town on 22 June and when we returned on 24 June we did not have the alleged package waiting for us. The cop said that he hadn't wanted to be there and understood our frustration with the situation. We got his card and confirmed that we should call the police if the man shows up again. No, we do not have a camera that could confirm any of this, but I don't think that we have anything that we need to prove or disprove.  My question is: what kind of possible scam could this be, or how could the situation possibly get like this? The guy definitely doesn't live on our street, so I don't know how the delivery address could be that messed up. We haven't had a single package stolen from our porch since we moved in seven months ago, and when we returned from our trip on 24 June a giant Amazon box (dog food) was waiting on our front porch, so the chances that a package was accidentally delivered to us and then stolen in the three days that we were gone seem very small. Also, why would he come to my house instead of dealing with the place that the package was ordered from, and, then, why would he wait until today to do something about it?  Just hoping that someone could have some insight into how this whole situation might have developed. Thanks!","c_root_id_A":"h4jqi3b","c_root_id_B":"h4jqn2t","created_at_utc_A":1625798081,"created_at_utc_B":1625798154,"score_A":20,"score_B":127,"human_ref_A":"Could be trying to build his own case against the company he ordered the grill from to get a free grill. Get a security camera, call the cops if he shows back up. You\u2019re in no trouble here","human_ref_B":"Occam's razor here is that this guy really does think you have his package, for whatever reason. This would be a very weird scam. But legally, you're in the clear here. You don't have his property, so all you can do is continue to deny having any knowledge of it, and respond appropriately if he starts harassing you or trespassing on your property.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":73.0,"score_ratio":6.35}
{"post_id":"oglraa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"(AZ) Man showed up at my house with the police saying that his package had been delivered to my house and wanting it back A slightly agitated man just (8 July) came to our door saying that he had confirmation from \"the Post Office and the post-office general\" (I audio-recorded, those are his exact words) that his $500 new grill had been delivered to our house. He was asking for it back. He said that it was delivered on 22 June. He also brought the local police, but the officer stayed in his car and didn't approach us. I told the man that we did not have his package and had not seen it (this is true). He was five feet into my yard when he told me that he was filming us, which was too much for me, so I calmly told him to leave and not come back. He left in short order. The whole engagement was less than two minutes. After he left we talked to the police officer, and I volunteered my info and told him that we were out of town on 22 June and when we returned on 24 June we did not have the alleged package waiting for us. The cop said that he hadn't wanted to be there and understood our frustration with the situation. We got his card and confirmed that we should call the police if the man shows up again. No, we do not have a camera that could confirm any of this, but I don't think that we have anything that we need to prove or disprove.  My question is: what kind of possible scam could this be, or how could the situation possibly get like this? The guy definitely doesn't live on our street, so I don't know how the delivery address could be that messed up. We haven't had a single package stolen from our porch since we moved in seven months ago, and when we returned from our trip on 24 June a giant Amazon box (dog food) was waiting on our front porch, so the chances that a package was accidentally delivered to us and then stolen in the three days that we were gone seem very small. Also, why would he come to my house instead of dealing with the place that the package was ordered from, and, then, why would he wait until today to do something about it?  Just hoping that someone could have some insight into how this whole situation might have developed. Thanks!","c_root_id_A":"h4kwqny","c_root_id_B":"h4jqi3b","created_at_utc_A":1625830534,"created_at_utc_B":1625798081,"score_A":31,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"If you read reddit legal advice subs regularly, you will see people saying how their valuable package showed up as being delivered even though it never appeared, and when they investigated it had been delivered to a different address for no apparent reason. The vendor tries to make it their responsibility to retrieve the item, and the household that is recorded as receiving the item either refuses to talk or denies all knowledge. The kind interpretation is that this is how it looks from the point of view of the man who showed up at your house. It should be the vendor\u2019s responsibility to solve the problem - not yours.","human_ref_B":"Could be trying to build his own case against the company he ordered the grill from to get a free grill. Get a security camera, call the cops if he shows back up. You\u2019re in no trouble here","labels":1,"seconds_difference":32453.0,"score_ratio":1.55}
{"post_id":"oglraa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"(AZ) Man showed up at my house with the police saying that his package had been delivered to my house and wanting it back A slightly agitated man just (8 July) came to our door saying that he had confirmation from \"the Post Office and the post-office general\" (I audio-recorded, those are his exact words) that his $500 new grill had been delivered to our house. He was asking for it back. He said that it was delivered on 22 June. He also brought the local police, but the officer stayed in his car and didn't approach us. I told the man that we did not have his package and had not seen it (this is true). He was five feet into my yard when he told me that he was filming us, which was too much for me, so I calmly told him to leave and not come back. He left in short order. The whole engagement was less than two minutes. After he left we talked to the police officer, and I volunteered my info and told him that we were out of town on 22 June and when we returned on 24 June we did not have the alleged package waiting for us. The cop said that he hadn't wanted to be there and understood our frustration with the situation. We got his card and confirmed that we should call the police if the man shows up again. No, we do not have a camera that could confirm any of this, but I don't think that we have anything that we need to prove or disprove.  My question is: what kind of possible scam could this be, or how could the situation possibly get like this? The guy definitely doesn't live on our street, so I don't know how the delivery address could be that messed up. We haven't had a single package stolen from our porch since we moved in seven months ago, and when we returned from our trip on 24 June a giant Amazon box (dog food) was waiting on our front porch, so the chances that a package was accidentally delivered to us and then stolen in the three days that we were gone seem very small. Also, why would he come to my house instead of dealing with the place that the package was ordered from, and, then, why would he wait until today to do something about it?  Just hoping that someone could have some insight into how this whole situation might have developed. Thanks!","c_root_id_A":"h4kwqny","c_root_id_B":"h4ksp7f","created_at_utc_A":1625830534,"created_at_utc_B":1625827315,"score_A":31,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"If you read reddit legal advice subs regularly, you will see people saying how their valuable package showed up as being delivered even though it never appeared, and when they investigated it had been delivered to a different address for no apparent reason. The vendor tries to make it their responsibility to retrieve the item, and the household that is recorded as receiving the item either refuses to talk or denies all knowledge. The kind interpretation is that this is how it looks from the point of view of the man who showed up at your house. It should be the vendor\u2019s responsibility to solve the problem - not yours.","human_ref_B":"How big of a grill are we talking about?  The USPS typically does not handle anything as large or heavy as a grill.  The USPS does not ship any item weighing more than 70 pounds and most grilles are far heavier than 70 pounds.   His behavior makes it seem like a scam.  If the USPS did deliver it to your house they would send someone out to try to retrieve the package.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3219.0,"score_ratio":3.875}
{"post_id":"i85kzp","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Package delivered to wrong house and recipients refused to give it back when FedEx tried to retrieve it. What legal options do we have? AZ On mobile so sorry if there\u2019s format issues.   FedEx delivered a package of nest equipment worth almost $3000 to the wrong house (they had to sign for it) and we\u2019re pretty sure it was the people across the street from us (house numbers being 1259 vs 1269). FedEx attempted to retrieve it from them and they refuse to give it back. They now mysteriously have a new nest doorbell and a few cameras outside. We have the serial numbers of all the equipment, but can\u2019t see then well enough to check.   We\u2019re going through FedEx and Google to get new equipment sent, but it\u2019s been about two weeks and we are honestly pretty pissed it hasn\u2019t been resolved and also at people being shitty and keeping such expensive equipment.   Any advice? Just take the higher road? Log the serial numbers and make their house hot af? Lol","c_root_id_A":"g16d7oo","c_root_id_B":"g16adlj","created_at_utc_A":1597201648,"created_at_utc_B":1597200055,"score_A":139,"score_B":119,"human_ref_A":"Your issue is with Google. Their issue is with FedEx, not yours. Ask Google to refund you or ship a replacement. Dispute the charge with your credit card if they refuse.","human_ref_B":"File a police report.  Ask vendor for serial numbers  of cameras etc if such a thing exists","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1593.0,"score_ratio":1.1680672269}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hckbkar","c_root_id_B":"hcjaufc","created_at_utc_A":1631455688,"created_at_utc_B":1631430153,"score_A":206,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"You are getting really bad advice here. You live more than 150 miles from the court so you cannot be subpoenaed to appear in person to give live testimony for a civil case in that court. You should not just ignore it though. See this link about how to respond - via a motion to quash or motion for protective order due to you being out of the geographic range. (this link opens a pdf)   https:\/\/www.texasbar.com \u203a T...PDF Answering the Call: Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer. You need to talk to a lawyer. Do not ignore a summons.   Some of this is unclear from your description.  The following is my approximate layman's understanding, hopefully an expert will correct anything I've messed up here.    \u2022 A legal summons is issued by the court and signed by a judge. It can be prepared by a law firm, but it's not just issued by a law firm. If this  is a legal summons, you should direct questions\/concerns to the court, not  the law firm.  \u2022 A state has no direct authority to compel a witness who is not a resident of that state, however they can request that a court in your state issue you a subpoena.  If this is a summons signed by a TX judge, you should inform the Texas court that you are not a resident of Texas.  They will have to follow procedures for a subpoena in NY, and you should have an opportunity to make the case for undue hardship at that time.  This may not be successful.  If you've received a notice signed by a NY judge, then you will need to respond to the NY court.    \u2022 The law firm that sent you the notice does not work for you, and is not on your side or required to consider your interests here.  Do not take advice from them or expect them to help you.   \u2022 \"Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State in Criminal Proceedings\" (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 24.28) requires that the demanding state at least pay for the travel expenses and accommodations for out of state witnesses, and potentially other expenses.  I believe NY requires witnesses to be paid $15\/day (like jurors), so (while not much) you may be entitled to that as well.  So on this point, the law firm is (I think) misleading you.    \u2022  You are required by law to appear for a valid summons.  You need to respond to clear this up, preferably with the help of a lawyer.   You can read more about this process: https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-24-28.html  https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-35-27.html  https:\/\/www.tdcaa.com\/journal\/securing-an-out-of-state-witness\/  Strongly suggest you find some legal assistance ASAP.  Absolutely do not ignore this, you need to communicate to the court that you are not a resident of TX, that this is a severe hardship, and figure out a reasonable way forward.  If you are in NYC there are lots of legal aid services available for low income residents.  A lawyer may be able to buy you more time, ensure compensation, substitute a deposition for live testimony, or arrange virtual testimony.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":25535.0,"score_ratio":3.8148148148}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcj5ev9","c_root_id_B":"hckbkar","created_at_utc_A":1631426227,"created_at_utc_B":1631455688,"score_A":21,"score_B":206,"human_ref_A":"If a court has ordered you to appear, then you have to either (a) appear, or (b) hire a lawyer to quash.","human_ref_B":"You are getting really bad advice here. You live more than 150 miles from the court so you cannot be subpoenaed to appear in person to give live testimony for a civil case in that court. You should not just ignore it though. See this link about how to respond - via a motion to quash or motion for protective order due to you being out of the geographic range. (this link opens a pdf)   https:\/\/www.texasbar.com \u203a T...PDF Answering the Call: Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29461.0,"score_ratio":9.8095238095}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hckbkar","c_root_id_B":"hcjthhi","created_at_utc_A":1631455688,"created_at_utc_B":1631445171,"score_A":206,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"You are getting really bad advice here. You live more than 150 miles from the court so you cannot be subpoenaed to appear in person to give live testimony for a civil case in that court. You should not just ignore it though. See this link about how to respond - via a motion to quash or motion for protective order due to you being out of the geographic range. (this link opens a pdf)   https:\/\/www.texasbar.com \u203a T...PDF Answering the Call: Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena","human_ref_B":"A Texas civil court has no jurisdiction in New York.  They cannot compel you to appear.  You should file a Motion to Quash the subpoena in the Texas court case.  You cam tell them you will make yourself available for a video deposition for use at trial if you like.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10517.0,"score_ratio":10.3}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hckbkar","c_root_id_B":"hcj3lct","created_at_utc_A":1631455688,"created_at_utc_B":1631424978,"score_A":206,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"You are getting really bad advice here. You live more than 150 miles from the court so you cannot be subpoenaed to appear in person to give live testimony for a civil case in that court. You should not just ignore it though. See this link about how to respond - via a motion to quash or motion for protective order due to you being out of the geographic range. (this link opens a pdf)   https:\/\/www.texasbar.com \u203a T...PDF Answering the Call: Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena","human_ref_B":"Do not ignore a court summons.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":30710.0,"score_ratio":41.2}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcjaufc","c_root_id_B":"hcki0ow","created_at_utc_A":1631430153,"created_at_utc_B":1631458645,"score_A":54,"score_B":101,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer. You need to talk to a lawyer. Do not ignore a summons.   Some of this is unclear from your description.  The following is my approximate layman's understanding, hopefully an expert will correct anything I've messed up here.    \u2022 A legal summons is issued by the court and signed by a judge. It can be prepared by a law firm, but it's not just issued by a law firm. If this  is a legal summons, you should direct questions\/concerns to the court, not  the law firm.  \u2022 A state has no direct authority to compel a witness who is not a resident of that state, however they can request that a court in your state issue you a subpoena.  If this is a summons signed by a TX judge, you should inform the Texas court that you are not a resident of Texas.  They will have to follow procedures for a subpoena in NY, and you should have an opportunity to make the case for undue hardship at that time.  This may not be successful.  If you've received a notice signed by a NY judge, then you will need to respond to the NY court.    \u2022 The law firm that sent you the notice does not work for you, and is not on your side or required to consider your interests here.  Do not take advice from them or expect them to help you.   \u2022 \"Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State in Criminal Proceedings\" (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 24.28) requires that the demanding state at least pay for the travel expenses and accommodations for out of state witnesses, and potentially other expenses.  I believe NY requires witnesses to be paid $15\/day (like jurors), so (while not much) you may be entitled to that as well.  So on this point, the law firm is (I think) misleading you.    \u2022  You are required by law to appear for a valid summons.  You need to respond to clear this up, preferably with the help of a lawyer.   You can read more about this process: https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-24-28.html  https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-35-27.html  https:\/\/www.tdcaa.com\/journal\/securing-an-out-of-state-witness\/  Strongly suggest you find some legal assistance ASAP.  Absolutely do not ignore this, you need to communicate to the court that you are not a resident of TX, that this is a severe hardship, and figure out a reasonable way forward.  If you are in NYC there are lots of legal aid services available for low income residents.  A lawyer may be able to buy you more time, ensure compensation, substitute a deposition for live testimony, or arrange virtual testimony.","human_ref_B":"Texas lawyer here. You need to file a motion to quash or a motion for a protective order. Depending on the county, I\u2019d call the court\u2019s clerk or coordinator and explain your situation. Attorneys have the power to subpoena people, but they can\u2019t force foreign residents to comply at a whim.   Good luck!  EDIT:  Looks like tardersauced gave the same advice with a handy link prior, so I\u2019d refer to that response.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":28492.0,"score_ratio":1.8703703704}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcj5ev9","c_root_id_B":"hcki0ow","created_at_utc_A":1631426227,"created_at_utc_B":1631458645,"score_A":21,"score_B":101,"human_ref_A":"If a court has ordered you to appear, then you have to either (a) appear, or (b) hire a lawyer to quash.","human_ref_B":"Texas lawyer here. You need to file a motion to quash or a motion for a protective order. Depending on the county, I\u2019d call the court\u2019s clerk or coordinator and explain your situation. Attorneys have the power to subpoena people, but they can\u2019t force foreign residents to comply at a whim.   Good luck!  EDIT:  Looks like tardersauced gave the same advice with a handy link prior, so I\u2019d refer to that response.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":32418.0,"score_ratio":4.8095238095}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcjthhi","c_root_id_B":"hcki0ow","created_at_utc_A":1631445171,"created_at_utc_B":1631458645,"score_A":20,"score_B":101,"human_ref_A":"A Texas civil court has no jurisdiction in New York.  They cannot compel you to appear.  You should file a Motion to Quash the subpoena in the Texas court case.  You cam tell them you will make yourself available for a video deposition for use at trial if you like.","human_ref_B":"Texas lawyer here. You need to file a motion to quash or a motion for a protective order. Depending on the county, I\u2019d call the court\u2019s clerk or coordinator and explain your situation. Attorneys have the power to subpoena people, but they can\u2019t force foreign residents to comply at a whim.   Good luck!  EDIT:  Looks like tardersauced gave the same advice with a handy link prior, so I\u2019d refer to that response.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13474.0,"score_ratio":5.05}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcki0ow","c_root_id_B":"hcj3lct","created_at_utc_A":1631458645,"created_at_utc_B":1631424978,"score_A":101,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Texas lawyer here. You need to file a motion to quash or a motion for a protective order. Depending on the county, I\u2019d call the court\u2019s clerk or coordinator and explain your situation. Attorneys have the power to subpoena people, but they can\u2019t force foreign residents to comply at a whim.   Good luck!  EDIT:  Looks like tardersauced gave the same advice with a handy link prior, so I\u2019d refer to that response.","human_ref_B":"Do not ignore a court summons.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":33667.0,"score_ratio":20.2}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcjaufc","c_root_id_B":"hcj5ev9","created_at_utc_A":1631430153,"created_at_utc_B":1631426227,"score_A":54,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer. You need to talk to a lawyer. Do not ignore a summons.   Some of this is unclear from your description.  The following is my approximate layman's understanding, hopefully an expert will correct anything I've messed up here.    \u2022 A legal summons is issued by the court and signed by a judge. It can be prepared by a law firm, but it's not just issued by a law firm. If this  is a legal summons, you should direct questions\/concerns to the court, not  the law firm.  \u2022 A state has no direct authority to compel a witness who is not a resident of that state, however they can request that a court in your state issue you a subpoena.  If this is a summons signed by a TX judge, you should inform the Texas court that you are not a resident of Texas.  They will have to follow procedures for a subpoena in NY, and you should have an opportunity to make the case for undue hardship at that time.  This may not be successful.  If you've received a notice signed by a NY judge, then you will need to respond to the NY court.    \u2022 The law firm that sent you the notice does not work for you, and is not on your side or required to consider your interests here.  Do not take advice from them or expect them to help you.   \u2022 \"Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State in Criminal Proceedings\" (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 24.28) requires that the demanding state at least pay for the travel expenses and accommodations for out of state witnesses, and potentially other expenses.  I believe NY requires witnesses to be paid $15\/day (like jurors), so (while not much) you may be entitled to that as well.  So on this point, the law firm is (I think) misleading you.    \u2022  You are required by law to appear for a valid summons.  You need to respond to clear this up, preferably with the help of a lawyer.   You can read more about this process: https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-24-28.html  https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-35-27.html  https:\/\/www.tdcaa.com\/journal\/securing-an-out-of-state-witness\/  Strongly suggest you find some legal assistance ASAP.  Absolutely do not ignore this, you need to communicate to the court that you are not a resident of TX, that this is a severe hardship, and figure out a reasonable way forward.  If you are in NYC there are lots of legal aid services available for low income residents.  A lawyer may be able to buy you more time, ensure compensation, substitute a deposition for live testimony, or arrange virtual testimony.","human_ref_B":"If a court has ordered you to appear, then you have to either (a) appear, or (b) hire a lawyer to quash.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3926.0,"score_ratio":2.5714285714}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcj3lct","c_root_id_B":"hcjaufc","created_at_utc_A":1631424978,"created_at_utc_B":1631430153,"score_A":5,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"Do not ignore a court summons.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer. You need to talk to a lawyer. Do not ignore a summons.   Some of this is unclear from your description.  The following is my approximate layman's understanding, hopefully an expert will correct anything I've messed up here.    \u2022 A legal summons is issued by the court and signed by a judge. It can be prepared by a law firm, but it's not just issued by a law firm. If this  is a legal summons, you should direct questions\/concerns to the court, not  the law firm.  \u2022 A state has no direct authority to compel a witness who is not a resident of that state, however they can request that a court in your state issue you a subpoena.  If this is a summons signed by a TX judge, you should inform the Texas court that you are not a resident of Texas.  They will have to follow procedures for a subpoena in NY, and you should have an opportunity to make the case for undue hardship at that time.  This may not be successful.  If you've received a notice signed by a NY judge, then you will need to respond to the NY court.    \u2022 The law firm that sent you the notice does not work for you, and is not on your side or required to consider your interests here.  Do not take advice from them or expect them to help you.   \u2022 \"Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State in Criminal Proceedings\" (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 24.28) requires that the demanding state at least pay for the travel expenses and accommodations for out of state witnesses, and potentially other expenses.  I believe NY requires witnesses to be paid $15\/day (like jurors), so (while not much) you may be entitled to that as well.  So on this point, the law firm is (I think) misleading you.    \u2022  You are required by law to appear for a valid summons.  You need to respond to clear this up, preferably with the help of a lawyer.   You can read more about this process: https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-24-28.html  https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/tx\/code-of-criminal-procedure\/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-35-27.html  https:\/\/www.tdcaa.com\/journal\/securing-an-out-of-state-witness\/  Strongly suggest you find some legal assistance ASAP.  Absolutely do not ignore this, you need to communicate to the court that you are not a resident of TX, that this is a severe hardship, and figure out a reasonable way forward.  If you are in NYC there are lots of legal aid services available for low income residents.  A lawyer may be able to buy you more time, ensure compensation, substitute a deposition for live testimony, or arrange virtual testimony.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5175.0,"score_ratio":10.8}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcj3lct","c_root_id_B":"hcj5ev9","created_at_utc_A":1631424978,"created_at_utc_B":1631426227,"score_A":5,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Do not ignore a court summons.","human_ref_B":"If a court has ordered you to appear, then you have to either (a) appear, or (b) hire a lawyer to quash.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1249.0,"score_ratio":4.2}
{"post_id":"pmm9pb","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Being summoned as a witness in a court case, between the person who assaulted me, and my previous employer who threw me under a bus. Law firm is demanding I appear in person, i don't want anything to do with this. About a week ago i received a summons to appear in court as a witness to an incident where i was assaulted by a customer. The law suit seems to be between my previous employer and the person who assaulted me.  In may 2020 I was working as a greeter at a retail store in TX, i told someone they were required to put a mask on, person refused, I asked them to leave, the person slapped\/pushed me, and had a meltdown. I never touched the customer, and immediately retreated. A customer called police. I never went to the ER or anything. Woman was arrested, I gave my statement to the cops. Never heard anything about it from the police again.  My employer was really pissed off and a week later I was sacked for failing to follow procedures in handling this customer after review. I don't know what procedures, but I was pissed off. But I was already planning to give notice so I just made a vow to never shop there again.  Anyways my problems:  * I am supposed to appear in a few weeks in a court in Texas, I live in NY. We are living on a shoe string budget. * This law firm who sent the summons spent a week ignoring me. I left messages, sent emails, etc. Someone finally called me back on Friday evening stating that I am **required** to be in person, and they will not reimburse me for any costs associated with going. That is not their problem. * The lawyer said I am **required by law** to appear for their summons. (is this true?) * They won't even explain what i am needed for in this case. * I don't care about this at all. These 2 idiots can sue each other.  Can anyone tell me:  1. Am i required to appear as a witness for a frivolous lawsuit between the person who assaulted me and my employer who threw me under the bus. 2. If i am can i ask the judge or who ever to allow me to give my statement via zoom?","c_root_id_A":"hcjthhi","c_root_id_B":"hcj3lct","created_at_utc_A":1631445171,"created_at_utc_B":1631424978,"score_A":20,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"A Texas civil court has no jurisdiction in New York.  They cannot compel you to appear.  You should file a Motion to Quash the subpoena in the Texas court case.  You cam tell them you will make yourself available for a video deposition for use at trial if you like.","human_ref_B":"Do not ignore a court summons.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":20193.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"gv1ddv","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My father passed away today. He has a house with the deed in his name and he owned it outright (no mortgage) but no will whatsoever. I am his only child and he is not married. What will happen to this house and what steps do I need to take? I'm completely lost. Cheers","c_root_id_A":"fslvj9q","c_root_id_B":"fslx17d","created_at_utc_A":1591076311,"created_at_utc_B":1591077442,"score_A":3,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"Sorry for your loss  ---  What's the location?  He have any significant debts at all? What'd you estimate is the net value of his estate?","human_ref_B":"Right now, the best thing to do is to concentrate on the immediate. Things like those ashes or taking care of yourself and friends & Family.  When someone dies intestate (without a will), state law determines the heirs. You are his sole heir.   Here is some boilerplate on what has to happen:  When he died, everything he owned became the property of something called \"Estate of Dad\u2019s Name.\" Someone has to be formally appointed to be in charge of his estate. Until that appointment is made, no one has the right to dispose of or give away anything that belongs to the estate. You, by law, would have first priority to be considered for the appointment.   Technically, you don\u2019t have the right to clean out the house until you are appointed, but since you are the sole heir, no one will care. Be sure you make a list of things that may have serious value (jewelry, antiques, a coin collection, etc.), as well as any vehicles or firearms.   Once appointed, the representative must inventory his assets and debts, use the assets to pay the debts, and distribute what is left to the legal heirs (that is, to yourself). That's \"probate.  To be appointed, you must petition the probate court in the county where he lived. Although you can do it yourself, most people find that it\u2019s better to have a probate attorney help you. Since you don\u2019t live in the area, the attorney can act for you in many ways and save you travel.   Many attorneys are doing video or phone consultations these days. The attorney fees will be paid out of his estate, but the attorney may want un upfront retainer.  You should immediately notify any accounts he had, such as his bank or brokerage, credit cards, cell phone carrier, doc. You can\u2019t access the account until you are appointed, but they can freeze it to prevent identity theft.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1131.0,"score_ratio":11.3333333333}
{"post_id":"h0j6rt","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"I rejected a guy at work, he did not take the hint, he sent me a message about how he \"manifested me into his life\" that is creepy as fuck and I want to file a no-contact order if he approaches me or contacts me again. When do I tell my GM what has been going on? As the title says. I talked to him only with other people leading up to this and two of those people have already agreed to give me written statements saying I did nothing to encourage this behavior and I didnt in any way treat him differently than my other coworkers. He messaged me, my response was to the effect of \"I dont know why you think I would be interested in you, I felt that I made it clear I wasn't, I have no interest in being friends with people who have a crush on me\". He then asked me to talk to him the following week and kept insisting that \"he knew I had feelings for him and I should give him a chance.\" I told him no again and after completely ignoring him for two weeks he sent me a LONG message about how he is having some type of spiritual awakening and believes he \"manifested me into his life or I manifested him into mine\". I told him he wasn't listening to me when I said I wasnt interested and to not contact me again. I don't feel physically threatened by him but I am thoroughly freaked out by his insistence that he knows how I \"feel about him\"... if he contacts me again I am going to file a no-contact order. I live in an at-will state (Washington) and while I am hoping it is over, I don't know whether I should involve my GM now or wait til I am filing the order if he does try and approach me again. If my company doesn't stand with me I have witnesses and text messages to prove all of this and I will consider taking legal action.... what should I know and how should I proceed?","c_root_id_A":"ftngbso","c_root_id_B":"ftmvjaq","created_at_utc_A":1591840314,"created_at_utc_B":1591829147,"score_A":113,"score_B":42,"human_ref_A":"HR rep here - you need to tell your GM immediately and submit a statement to HR. Keep all messages he sends to you so you can submit this evidence to HR and\/or legal team if the issue is not addressed or resolved. You should not be forced to work in a hostile work environment or be sexually harassed.","human_ref_B":"Talk to HR immediately. They may be able to get him to stop and if they can't they are at least aware of it from you so that he can't come back later and say something different.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11167.0,"score_ratio":2.6904761905}
{"post_id":"rzuyla","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"(CA, Los Angeles) I have been living with a roommate for over 5 years. We are not close. Because of covid, I have struggled to pay my rent but I always have. I applied for rent relief over 3 months ago but they are backlogged. My roomie demands that I leave today. Rent relief says that no evictions","c_root_id_A":"hry43bp","c_root_id_B":"hrz4heh","created_at_utc_A":1641753825,"created_at_utc_B":1641766684,"score_A":32,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"Are you in the actual city of Los Angeles (not unincorporated part)   https:\/\/dcba.lacounty.gov\/noevictions\/  Moratorium only lasts until March 31, 2022 (state, not city).  If you are current on your rent, she has no ability to evict you on a 3-day pay or quit notice.  She does have to give you proper notice to evict you for other reasons.  It sounds like she is sub-leasing to you, so it doesn't appear that any of the exceptions apply.  Contact a Legal Aid attorney.","human_ref_B":"Ending a lease in California over 1 year requires 60 notice in most circumstances, or 30 days if under 1 year. However, as I read this, the OP is really dealing with eviction for failure to pay rent.  Landlord needs to post a 3 day pay or quit or just a notice to quit if they do not want to allow you to remedy the back rent and allow you to continue renting. After the notice period, they then have to file for unlawful detainer and go through the actual legal eviction process. However, if this is a sub let situation your roommate may not have  actual legal standing to perform an eviction.   Lastly, as someone else mentioned, depending on where your actually live, there may be moritoriums in place restricting these evicting cases.  Not a lawyer, but a former landlord and licensed real estate agent in CA.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12859.0,"score_ratio":1.6875}
{"post_id":"z9rzp9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"[MI] Gas company\u2019s contractor damaged my property and sidewalk, hasn\u2019t repaired for months due to \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d In September, my gas company began replacing gas lines in my neighborhood to the houses. I came home from work one day to find two of our concrete sidewalk segments had been removed, the patch of grass and soil at the curb completely dug out, a few other patches of grass destroyed in my lawn and divots in the soil created by their excavation equipment, large patches of my garden destroyed, and a puddle of lubricant from their equipment that remained on my lawn for a few weeks. A few days later they patched the sidewalk with asphalt but have not performed any repair since. There are about 50 houses in my neighborhood in similar states.  I have contacted the utility company (says they will have the contractor contact me directly) and the contractor several times since September. The contractor stated that they cannot complete the repair due to a \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d. At this point I feel like I\u2019ve been more than patient.  What concerns me the most is the asphalt sidewalk patch job, which has always been  uneven and a tripping hazard especially at curb cuts, is now starting to degrade ahead of winter. I noticed today in my neighbor\u2019s sidewalk there is a hole roughly the size of a foot that looks just ready to break an ankle especially when it gets covered as snow.  Is there anything I can do to compel either the utility company or their contractor to repair my property or pay for someone else to repair? Also, are they opening myself and my neighbors up to potential litigation by creating hazards on the sidewalk?  I can provide pictures of any of this if it helps. Thank you!","c_root_id_A":"iyim9wo","c_root_id_B":"iyjci21","created_at_utc_A":1669917524,"created_at_utc_B":1669927672,"score_A":12,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"There is a huge shortage of concrete in the midwest right now","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Spent the last 3 years as a superintendent.  There is indeed a concrete shortage, however, unless you're talking a huge section, a few panels wouldn't be more than a couple yards.  A full truck is 10.  They may be waiting until they can justify a full truck.  As other mention, try city contacts.  Code enforcement would be a good start. Some cities move faster if you mentioned ADA access.  If it's a trip hazard as you say, imagine someone who is blind or in a wheelchair.  That'll probably lead to them using a tow behind mixer and hand mixing the concrete from bags.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10148.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"z9rzp9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"[MI] Gas company\u2019s contractor damaged my property and sidewalk, hasn\u2019t repaired for months due to \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d In September, my gas company began replacing gas lines in my neighborhood to the houses. I came home from work one day to find two of our concrete sidewalk segments had been removed, the patch of grass and soil at the curb completely dug out, a few other patches of grass destroyed in my lawn and divots in the soil created by their excavation equipment, large patches of my garden destroyed, and a puddle of lubricant from their equipment that remained on my lawn for a few weeks. A few days later they patched the sidewalk with asphalt but have not performed any repair since. There are about 50 houses in my neighborhood in similar states.  I have contacted the utility company (says they will have the contractor contact me directly) and the contractor several times since September. The contractor stated that they cannot complete the repair due to a \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d. At this point I feel like I\u2019ve been more than patient.  What concerns me the most is the asphalt sidewalk patch job, which has always been  uneven and a tripping hazard especially at curb cuts, is now starting to degrade ahead of winter. I noticed today in my neighbor\u2019s sidewalk there is a hole roughly the size of a foot that looks just ready to break an ankle especially when it gets covered as snow.  Is there anything I can do to compel either the utility company or their contractor to repair my property or pay for someone else to repair? Also, are they opening myself and my neighbors up to potential litigation by creating hazards on the sidewalk?  I can provide pictures of any of this if it helps. Thank you!","c_root_id_A":"iyiswhe","c_root_id_B":"iyjci21","created_at_utc_A":1669920103,"created_at_utc_B":1669927672,"score_A":9,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"The shortage may be because this is such a small job that nobody wants it. The concrete supplier is going for the big jobs with a lot more money. Your small job is low priority for them. This happened this year when the county needed a step and small landing done. No one would bid the job until they also poured a nearby new sidewalk.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  Spent the last 3 years as a superintendent.  There is indeed a concrete shortage, however, unless you're talking a huge section, a few panels wouldn't be more than a couple yards.  A full truck is 10.  They may be waiting until they can justify a full truck.  As other mention, try city contacts.  Code enforcement would be a good start. Some cities move faster if you mentioned ADA access.  If it's a trip hazard as you say, imagine someone who is blind or in a wheelchair.  That'll probably lead to them using a tow behind mixer and hand mixing the concrete from bags.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7569.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"z9rzp9","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"[MI] Gas company\u2019s contractor damaged my property and sidewalk, hasn\u2019t repaired for months due to \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d In September, my gas company began replacing gas lines in my neighborhood to the houses. I came home from work one day to find two of our concrete sidewalk segments had been removed, the patch of grass and soil at the curb completely dug out, a few other patches of grass destroyed in my lawn and divots in the soil created by their excavation equipment, large patches of my garden destroyed, and a puddle of lubricant from their equipment that remained on my lawn for a few weeks. A few days later they patched the sidewalk with asphalt but have not performed any repair since. There are about 50 houses in my neighborhood in similar states.  I have contacted the utility company (says they will have the contractor contact me directly) and the contractor several times since September. The contractor stated that they cannot complete the repair due to a \u201cconcrete shortage\u201d. At this point I feel like I\u2019ve been more than patient.  What concerns me the most is the asphalt sidewalk patch job, which has always been  uneven and a tripping hazard especially at curb cuts, is now starting to degrade ahead of winter. I noticed today in my neighbor\u2019s sidewalk there is a hole roughly the size of a foot that looks just ready to break an ankle especially when it gets covered as snow.  Is there anything I can do to compel either the utility company or their contractor to repair my property or pay for someone else to repair? Also, are they opening myself and my neighbors up to potential litigation by creating hazards on the sidewalk?  I can provide pictures of any of this if it helps. Thank you!","c_root_id_A":"iyjci21","c_root_id_B":"iyiy8ww","created_at_utc_A":1669927672,"created_at_utc_B":1669922184,"score_A":18,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer.  Spent the last 3 years as a superintendent.  There is indeed a concrete shortage, however, unless you're talking a huge section, a few panels wouldn't be more than a couple yards.  A full truck is 10.  They may be waiting until they can justify a full truck.  As other mention, try city contacts.  Code enforcement would be a good start. Some cities move faster if you mentioned ADA access.  If it's a trip hazard as you say, imagine someone who is blind or in a wheelchair.  That'll probably lead to them using a tow behind mixer and hand mixing the concrete from bags.","human_ref_B":"If your city government isn\u2019t helpful, contact the MPSC and file a complaint. They regulate these types of utilities.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5488.0,"score_ratio":9.0}
{"post_id":"k3dl0r","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside. To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.   I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.   This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.   Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?   Things to note: Police we're not involved.  Pictures were taken immediately after. I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters)  Any advice would be comforting.   Thanks.  Edit: This happened in North Carolina. Thank you, Locationbot.","c_root_id_A":"ge24j9s","c_root_id_B":"ge2f9rm","created_at_utc_A":1606671822,"created_at_utc_B":1606677059,"score_A":2,"score_B":49,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Thebumonurcouch\r \r Title: **Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.  >  > I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.  >  > This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.  >  > Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?  >  > Things to note: > Police we're not involved.  > Pictures were taken immediately after. > I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters) >  > Any advice would be comforting.  >  > Thanks.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999987654321 7\/51nds | Report Issues | >!QUtV1ZTJDb1pVQ!< | >!MlMWVTSFpEci1WU!<","human_ref_B":"Talk to a personal injury lawyer.  North Carolina is a negligence dog bite state which means that whether or not there is liability on the dog owner is fairly fact specific and may require you to get the dog's animal control history.  Neither of those things is something that the internet can help you with but a lawyer can.  Personal injury lawyers charge on a contingency fee basis, which means that they take a percentage of whatever you get from a settlement and you pay nothing if there is no settlement.  The worker's compensation thing doesn't affect your ability to sue to dog's owner *if there is liability*.  Contrary to what the other poster is telling you, the fact that workers comp is paying the medical bills does not mean you have not sustained damages.    Damages from dog bite cases are difficult to evaluate just from a simple description because the medical bills tend not be very high, but the bite itself tends to cause lasting, compensable damage.  Again, a personal injury lawyer will be able to evaluate your case much better than the internet can.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5237.0,"score_ratio":24.5}
{"post_id":"k3dl0r","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside. To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.   I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.   This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.   Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?   Things to note: Police we're not involved.  Pictures were taken immediately after. I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters)  Any advice would be comforting.   Thanks.  Edit: This happened in North Carolina. Thank you, Locationbot.","c_root_id_A":"ge3ixs3","c_root_id_B":"ge24j9s","created_at_utc_A":1606695060,"created_at_utc_B":1606671822,"score_A":9,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Yes you can sue the owners. They can use the benefits you received from workman\u2019s comp as a set off to anything you collect. If your goal is to get more than medical bills it\u2019ll be tough. Consult a personal injury attorney.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Thebumonurcouch\r \r Title: **Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.  >  > I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.  >  > This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.  >  > Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?  >  > Things to note: > Police we're not involved.  > Pictures were taken immediately after. > I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters) >  > Any advice would be comforting.  >  > Thanks.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999987654321 7\/51nds | Report Issues | >!QUtV1ZTJDb1pVQ!< | >!MlMWVTSFpEci1WU!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":23238.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"k3dl0r","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside. To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.   I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.   This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.   Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?   Things to note: Police we're not involved.  Pictures were taken immediately after. I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters)  Any advice would be comforting.   Thanks.  Edit: This happened in North Carolina. Thank you, Locationbot.","c_root_id_A":"ge24j9s","c_root_id_B":"ge3o8ej","created_at_utc_A":1606671822,"created_at_utc_B":1606698056,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Thebumonurcouch\r \r Title: **Hello all. I was recently attacked by a pitbull while delivering for Amzn. I have had to go to the FastMed for this under workman's comp. My question is, is this situation something I can sue the dog owners for? More info inside.**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > To keep this as simple as I can, I've tried to shorten it without leaving any facts out.  >  > I was delivering 2 packages to a house for Amzn. There were 2 \"docile looking\" pitbulls walking around with invisible fence collars on. Amzn leaves this up to driver discretion whether we continue to deliver or not. I get out of the van and deliver the goods to the front porch. As I turned to go back to my van, one of the dogs flipped his switch and proceeded to lock his jaw on my left hand. He then did it again but I finally got free after punching him in his head. I was yelling obscenities at this point and both homeowners come out to my rescue. The woman was extremely helpful with giving my medical supplies to wrap my hand. The guy was pretty nonchalant and even looked agitated by the whole situation. Animal control was called by home owner and so was the vet for shot records. I called my job and reported it. They sent me to fastmed (urgent care) to have my hand looked at, and its covered by workman's comp.  >  > This honestly scared the shit out of me and I'm probably not going to continue this line of work anymore.  >  > Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?  >  > Things to note: > Police we're not involved.  > Pictures were taken immediately after. > I do not know if there was a Beware of Dog sign. (Idk if that matters) >  > Any advice would be comforting.  >  > Thanks.\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999987654321 7\/51nds | Report Issues | >!QUtV1ZTJDb1pVQ!< | >!MlMWVTSFpEci1WU!<","human_ref_B":">Would I have a case to sue the dog owners?  if you have damages then yes.  you could try suing in small claims for out of pocket expensives (medical, lost wages).   If there is a possibility for long term issues (loss of hand function) you should talk to a personal injury lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":26234.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikbxpij","c_root_id_B":"ikbxu08","created_at_utc_A":1660529112,"created_at_utc_B":1660529172,"score_A":370,"score_B":1460,"human_ref_A":"It's impossible to guess.  You absolutely should support prosecution, testify honestly as to what happened, etc.","human_ref_B":"You did the right thing calling the police and glad you are safe for the moment. Do you have someplace safe to go to for when she returns? She could be back tonight or tomorrow, depends on a lot of factors like where you are and what she is charged with. But more likely she'll be given an order of protection not letting her to go the house since you're there. Do you have the number for victims' services?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":60.0,"score_ratio":3.9459459459}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikcaqei","c_root_id_B":"ikbxpij","created_at_utc_A":1660535807,"created_at_utc_B":1660529112,"score_A":871,"score_B":370,"human_ref_A":"gather your documents, put them where she can't get to them.  edit; social security card, birth certificate etc.","human_ref_B":"It's impossible to guess.  You absolutely should support prosecution, testify honestly as to what happened, etc.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6695.0,"score_ratio":2.3540540541}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikcl7dm","c_root_id_B":"ikccb5o","created_at_utc_A":1660542419,"created_at_utc_B":1660536704,"score_A":158,"score_B":54,"human_ref_A":"OP  You do not get to press charges, the DA gets that right.  This is a criminal trial, and you are the victim of a crime.  Your mother assaulted you and did damage to you.  While I can understand that you may not want her to go to jail, however, that may be a wakeup call for her to willingly get help that she needs for her anger issues.  You need to get out, but also therapy to see that what she did was wrong and could have been far worse on you.  if she escalates to direct physical contact, that is not healthy for you and when she gets out, she may come after you for that.  You need to protect yourself and get out, go No Contact with her and get a restraining order against her.","human_ref_B":"The court will most likely serve her with a t.r.o. for 7 days barring her from the residence, you will reciece a copy. If they charge her with misdemeanor domestic, the court may continue the restraining order throughout the time for trial- meaning no contact and she cannot be at the residence. Depends  a lot on which state you reside.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5715.0,"score_ratio":2.9259259259}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikcbx12","c_root_id_B":"ikcl7dm","created_at_utc_A":1660536477,"created_at_utc_B":1660542419,"score_A":23,"score_B":158,"human_ref_A":"What state?","human_ref_B":"OP  You do not get to press charges, the DA gets that right.  This is a criminal trial, and you are the victim of a crime.  Your mother assaulted you and did damage to you.  While I can understand that you may not want her to go to jail, however, that may be a wakeup call for her to willingly get help that she needs for her anger issues.  You need to get out, but also therapy to see that what she did was wrong and could have been far worse on you.  if she escalates to direct physical contact, that is not healthy for you and when she gets out, she may come after you for that.  You need to protect yourself and get out, go No Contact with her and get a restraining order against her.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5942.0,"score_ratio":6.8695652174}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikccb5o","c_root_id_B":"ikdy3ei","created_at_utc_A":1660536704,"created_at_utc_B":1660574017,"score_A":54,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"The court will most likely serve her with a t.r.o. for 7 days barring her from the residence, you will reciece a copy. If they charge her with misdemeanor domestic, the court may continue the restraining order throughout the time for trial- meaning no contact and she cannot be at the residence. Depends  a lot on which state you reside.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - I get the feeling you need a general overview of the process to help put the answers you're getting into perspective.  At 18 you just don't have the life experience to know, no big deal.  After someone is arrested there's a court date before they are released.  This will be with just a judge (no jury) where the judge decides if and how much to set bail for.  They also decide things like whether or not to issue a restraining order (temporary at this stage). After the bail is paid the person is released. (Sometimes they decide no bail is needed and they are released anyway, sometimes they decide no amount of bail makes it safe to release the person and they are held until the trial, but that won't apply here.)  There will be a few months until the trial (what you are thinking of as \"real court.). There might be other court dates and will be legal wrangling with the lawyers before this.  She will likely agree to a plea bargain (~90% of criminal cases do.). If she does take a plea bargain that will include how much jail time, if any, she will serve. This will be when her lawyer builds a case to defend her and you may be asked or required (subpoena-ed is the official term) to testify.  The trial will have a jury unless she waives it. This is  \"real court\" as I said, so you probably have a decent feel for this.  Once the lawyers have presented, the jury (or judge) deliberates and then announces the verdict.   In some cases they do sentencing the same day as the trial, in some is a separate thing up to a week or two later.  I don't know why it changes, her lawyer will know what to expect. This is where she learns what her punishment will be.  As far as the restraining order goes.  Your mother is a danger to you.  This is because of her actions and her choice to take those actions.  The restraining order is to restrict her actions not yours.  She may own the house, but it is your legal residence and you are owed proper notice to leave, so that you have reasonable time to arrange a place to move to and\/or store your stuff.  Also time to move all your stuff out.  You did nothing wrong and will not be denied that notice.  Even though she owns the house, it is her choice of action that caused the situation.  One of the consequences of her choice is to waive her right to have a reasonable notice to leave.  If a restraining order is issued, you will be able to stay and she will have to leave.  They may require you to be gone for a specific time (like in the ballpark of a couple hours) for her to get her stuff (clothes, toiletries, thinking packing for a trip not moving out), or they may send her with a police escort to get her stuff.  That's why you should get your identity documents out of the house before that, so she can't take them while she's getting her stuff.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":37313.0,"score_ratio":1.1851851852}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikcbx12","c_root_id_B":"ikdy3ei","created_at_utc_A":1660536477,"created_at_utc_B":1660574017,"score_A":23,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"What state?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - I get the feeling you need a general overview of the process to help put the answers you're getting into perspective.  At 18 you just don't have the life experience to know, no big deal.  After someone is arrested there's a court date before they are released.  This will be with just a judge (no jury) where the judge decides if and how much to set bail for.  They also decide things like whether or not to issue a restraining order (temporary at this stage). After the bail is paid the person is released. (Sometimes they decide no bail is needed and they are released anyway, sometimes they decide no amount of bail makes it safe to release the person and they are held until the trial, but that won't apply here.)  There will be a few months until the trial (what you are thinking of as \"real court.). There might be other court dates and will be legal wrangling with the lawyers before this.  She will likely agree to a plea bargain (~90% of criminal cases do.). If she does take a plea bargain that will include how much jail time, if any, she will serve. This will be when her lawyer builds a case to defend her and you may be asked or required (subpoena-ed is the official term) to testify.  The trial will have a jury unless she waives it. This is  \"real court\" as I said, so you probably have a decent feel for this.  Once the lawyers have presented, the jury (or judge) deliberates and then announces the verdict.   In some cases they do sentencing the same day as the trial, in some is a separate thing up to a week or two later.  I don't know why it changes, her lawyer will know what to expect. This is where she learns what her punishment will be.  As far as the restraining order goes.  Your mother is a danger to you.  This is because of her actions and her choice to take those actions.  The restraining order is to restrict her actions not yours.  She may own the house, but it is your legal residence and you are owed proper notice to leave, so that you have reasonable time to arrange a place to move to and\/or store your stuff.  Also time to move all your stuff out.  You did nothing wrong and will not be denied that notice.  Even though she owns the house, it is her choice of action that caused the situation.  One of the consequences of her choice is to waive her right to have a reasonable notice to leave.  If a restraining order is issued, you will be able to stay and she will have to leave.  They may require you to be gone for a specific time (like in the ballpark of a couple hours) for her to get her stuff (clothes, toiletries, thinking packing for a trip not moving out), or they may send her with a police escort to get her stuff.  That's why you should get your identity documents out of the house before that, so she can't take them while she's getting her stuff.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":37540.0,"score_ratio":2.7826086957}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikdy3ei","c_root_id_B":"ikd2j9x","created_at_utc_A":1660574017,"created_at_utc_B":1660556162,"score_A":64,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer - I get the feeling you need a general overview of the process to help put the answers you're getting into perspective.  At 18 you just don't have the life experience to know, no big deal.  After someone is arrested there's a court date before they are released.  This will be with just a judge (no jury) where the judge decides if and how much to set bail for.  They also decide things like whether or not to issue a restraining order (temporary at this stage). After the bail is paid the person is released. (Sometimes they decide no bail is needed and they are released anyway, sometimes they decide no amount of bail makes it safe to release the person and they are held until the trial, but that won't apply here.)  There will be a few months until the trial (what you are thinking of as \"real court.). There might be other court dates and will be legal wrangling with the lawyers before this.  She will likely agree to a plea bargain (~90% of criminal cases do.). If she does take a plea bargain that will include how much jail time, if any, she will serve. This will be when her lawyer builds a case to defend her and you may be asked or required (subpoena-ed is the official term) to testify.  The trial will have a jury unless she waives it. This is  \"real court\" as I said, so you probably have a decent feel for this.  Once the lawyers have presented, the jury (or judge) deliberates and then announces the verdict.   In some cases they do sentencing the same day as the trial, in some is a separate thing up to a week or two later.  I don't know why it changes, her lawyer will know what to expect. This is where she learns what her punishment will be.  As far as the restraining order goes.  Your mother is a danger to you.  This is because of her actions and her choice to take those actions.  The restraining order is to restrict her actions not yours.  She may own the house, but it is your legal residence and you are owed proper notice to leave, so that you have reasonable time to arrange a place to move to and\/or store your stuff.  Also time to move all your stuff out.  You did nothing wrong and will not be denied that notice.  Even though she owns the house, it is her choice of action that caused the situation.  One of the consequences of her choice is to waive her right to have a reasonable notice to leave.  If a restraining order is issued, you will be able to stay and she will have to leave.  They may require you to be gone for a specific time (like in the ballpark of a couple hours) for her to get her stuff (clothes, toiletries, thinking packing for a trip not moving out), or they may send her with a police escort to get her stuff.  That's why you should get your identity documents out of the house before that, so she can't take them while she's getting her stuff.","human_ref_B":"Easier said than done, but try not to worry about this too much. You will be contacted if \u201cthe system\u201d needs anything from you. Be honest. What happened to you is not ok. Most importantly, prepare whatever you need to do for college. That is your happy future.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":17855.0,"score_ratio":3.5555555556}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikdy3ei","c_root_id_B":"ikdx145","created_at_utc_A":1660574017,"created_at_utc_B":1660573579,"score_A":64,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer - I get the feeling you need a general overview of the process to help put the answers you're getting into perspective.  At 18 you just don't have the life experience to know, no big deal.  After someone is arrested there's a court date before they are released.  This will be with just a judge (no jury) where the judge decides if and how much to set bail for.  They also decide things like whether or not to issue a restraining order (temporary at this stage). After the bail is paid the person is released. (Sometimes they decide no bail is needed and they are released anyway, sometimes they decide no amount of bail makes it safe to release the person and they are held until the trial, but that won't apply here.)  There will be a few months until the trial (what you are thinking of as \"real court.). There might be other court dates and will be legal wrangling with the lawyers before this.  She will likely agree to a plea bargain (~90% of criminal cases do.). If she does take a plea bargain that will include how much jail time, if any, she will serve. This will be when her lawyer builds a case to defend her and you may be asked or required (subpoena-ed is the official term) to testify.  The trial will have a jury unless she waives it. This is  \"real court\" as I said, so you probably have a decent feel for this.  Once the lawyers have presented, the jury (or judge) deliberates and then announces the verdict.   In some cases they do sentencing the same day as the trial, in some is a separate thing up to a week or two later.  I don't know why it changes, her lawyer will know what to expect. This is where she learns what her punishment will be.  As far as the restraining order goes.  Your mother is a danger to you.  This is because of her actions and her choice to take those actions.  The restraining order is to restrict her actions not yours.  She may own the house, but it is your legal residence and you are owed proper notice to leave, so that you have reasonable time to arrange a place to move to and\/or store your stuff.  Also time to move all your stuff out.  You did nothing wrong and will not be denied that notice.  Even though she owns the house, it is her choice of action that caused the situation.  One of the consequences of her choice is to waive her right to have a reasonable notice to leave.  If a restraining order is issued, you will be able to stay and she will have to leave.  They may require you to be gone for a specific time (like in the ballpark of a couple hours) for her to get her stuff (clothes, toiletries, thinking packing for a trip not moving out), or they may send her with a police escort to get her stuff.  That's why you should get your identity documents out of the house before that, so she can't take them while she's getting her stuff.","human_ref_B":"Something to consider, it may or may not apply in your situation because there isn't a lot of context but it's important to think about:  Your Mom will likely get out on bail at some point and will come home to the house you share.  There is a non-zero chance that she will be angry and resentful towards you and she already broke the law and violently attacked you once BEFORE she got sent to jail.  She is clearly not a stable adult and is willing to resort to violence to resolve her issues.  This is the kind of person who probably SHOULD be in jail, but until or unless that happens you should take actions to protect yourself.  If you have any important documents in the house, gather them and save them elsewhere.  Maybe with your friend or grandma.  Social security card, birth certificate, etc.  Think about what you would do if she came home and started gathering all those documents up and ripping them up.  Also, you should try to find another place to stay as soon as possible.  Yes you have the right to be there but again, you'll be in a house with an unstable and violent woman who is willing to physically attack you.  If you do stay, take actions to protect yourself.  Never sleep without the door locked, never let your phone die or be without it, etc.  Also, speaking of phone, she will likely cut off anything and everything she is paying for including your phone.  If you have a shared bank account (an account opened before you were 18 likely has her on it) she will probably empty it into her own account and leave you with nothing.  Protect your money too.  Good luck with your situation, hopefully things get better for you in college.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":438.0,"score_ratio":3.7647058824}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikd0bun","c_root_id_B":"ikdy3ei","created_at_utc_A":1660554359,"created_at_utc_B":1660574017,"score_A":14,"score_B":64,"human_ref_A":"That is assault, and being all the evidence the state more than likely will go after your mom. As they should, I know your feeling guilty but it is out of your hands at this point. But you did the right thing.   Courts do not take kindly to assaults. Or any kind of violent crime.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer - I get the feeling you need a general overview of the process to help put the answers you're getting into perspective.  At 18 you just don't have the life experience to know, no big deal.  After someone is arrested there's a court date before they are released.  This will be with just a judge (no jury) where the judge decides if and how much to set bail for.  They also decide things like whether or not to issue a restraining order (temporary at this stage). After the bail is paid the person is released. (Sometimes they decide no bail is needed and they are released anyway, sometimes they decide no amount of bail makes it safe to release the person and they are held until the trial, but that won't apply here.)  There will be a few months until the trial (what you are thinking of as \"real court.). There might be other court dates and will be legal wrangling with the lawyers before this.  She will likely agree to a plea bargain (~90% of criminal cases do.). If she does take a plea bargain that will include how much jail time, if any, she will serve. This will be when her lawyer builds a case to defend her and you may be asked or required (subpoena-ed is the official term) to testify.  The trial will have a jury unless she waives it. This is  \"real court\" as I said, so you probably have a decent feel for this.  Once the lawyers have presented, the jury (or judge) deliberates and then announces the verdict.   In some cases they do sentencing the same day as the trial, in some is a separate thing up to a week or two later.  I don't know why it changes, her lawyer will know what to expect. This is where she learns what her punishment will be.  As far as the restraining order goes.  Your mother is a danger to you.  This is because of her actions and her choice to take those actions.  The restraining order is to restrict her actions not yours.  She may own the house, but it is your legal residence and you are owed proper notice to leave, so that you have reasonable time to arrange a place to move to and\/or store your stuff.  Also time to move all your stuff out.  You did nothing wrong and will not be denied that notice.  Even though she owns the house, it is her choice of action that caused the situation.  One of the consequences of her choice is to waive her right to have a reasonable notice to leave.  If a restraining order is issued, you will be able to stay and she will have to leave.  They may require you to be gone for a specific time (like in the ballpark of a couple hours) for her to get her stuff (clothes, toiletries, thinking packing for a trip not moving out), or they may send her with a police escort to get her stuff.  That's why you should get your identity documents out of the house before that, so she can't take them while she's getting her stuff.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":19658.0,"score_ratio":4.5714285714}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikccb5o","c_root_id_B":"ikcbx12","created_at_utc_A":1660536704,"created_at_utc_B":1660536477,"score_A":54,"score_B":23,"human_ref_A":"The court will most likely serve her with a t.r.o. for 7 days barring her from the residence, you will reciece a copy. If they charge her with misdemeanor domestic, the court may continue the restraining order throughout the time for trial- meaning no contact and she cannot be at the residence. Depends  a lot on which state you reside.","human_ref_B":"What state?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":227.0,"score_ratio":2.347826087}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikd2j9x","c_root_id_B":"ikd0bun","created_at_utc_A":1660556162,"created_at_utc_B":1660554359,"score_A":18,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"Easier said than done, but try not to worry about this too much. You will be contacted if \u201cthe system\u201d needs anything from you. Be honest. What happened to you is not ok. Most importantly, prepare whatever you need to do for college. That is your happy future.","human_ref_B":"That is assault, and being all the evidence the state more than likely will go after your mom. As they should, I know your feeling guilty but it is out of your hands at this point. But you did the right thing.   Courts do not take kindly to assaults. Or any kind of violent crime.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1803.0,"score_ratio":1.2857142857}
{"post_id":"won96g","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"how long will my mom be in jail for domestic abuse? my mom dragged me around the house by my hair. i told the police, i had video evidence and they took a picture of my hair literally coming off bc she pulled it out. she did this bc she wanted to kick me out, but she legally has to give me a 30-day warning. my 18th birthday was yesterday and i never got a warning or anything. they brought her to jail, apparently she has court at 11am. do you think she\u2019ll be in jail for longer? i didn\u2019t want her to go to jail i just wanted her to stop.","c_root_id_A":"ikdx145","c_root_id_B":"ikd0bun","created_at_utc_A":1660573579,"created_at_utc_B":1660554359,"score_A":17,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"Something to consider, it may or may not apply in your situation because there isn't a lot of context but it's important to think about:  Your Mom will likely get out on bail at some point and will come home to the house you share.  There is a non-zero chance that she will be angry and resentful towards you and she already broke the law and violently attacked you once BEFORE she got sent to jail.  She is clearly not a stable adult and is willing to resort to violence to resolve her issues.  This is the kind of person who probably SHOULD be in jail, but until or unless that happens you should take actions to protect yourself.  If you have any important documents in the house, gather them and save them elsewhere.  Maybe with your friend or grandma.  Social security card, birth certificate, etc.  Think about what you would do if she came home and started gathering all those documents up and ripping them up.  Also, you should try to find another place to stay as soon as possible.  Yes you have the right to be there but again, you'll be in a house with an unstable and violent woman who is willing to physically attack you.  If you do stay, take actions to protect yourself.  Never sleep without the door locked, never let your phone die or be without it, etc.  Also, speaking of phone, she will likely cut off anything and everything she is paying for including your phone.  If you have a shared bank account (an account opened before you were 18 likely has her on it) she will probably empty it into her own account and leave you with nothing.  Protect your money too.  Good luck with your situation, hopefully things get better for you in college.","human_ref_B":"That is assault, and being all the evidence the state more than likely will go after your mom. As they should, I know your feeling guilty but it is out of your hands at this point. But you did the right thing.   Courts do not take kindly to assaults. Or any kind of violent crime.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":19220.0,"score_ratio":1.2142857143}
{"post_id":"v0rs2o","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Roommate heavily screwed me over. Is my credit destroyed? In August, I moved out on my own for the first time and made the mistake of rooming with a friend. I signed a lease that ends on May 31st. In March, my roommate simply left, and upon checking the rent billing website, I found out that he paid not even one month of his portion of rent, leaving over $5000 of unpaid rent. Not to mention, this is the Bay Area, where rent everywhere is ridiculously high. I found someone to sublet for April and May, but none of the debt has been covered. Also, I made a poor decision with the person I decided to have sublet, since he\u2019s claimed that he wanted to  find a roommate and stay at the apartment once I leave, but the lease ends in two days and he has done nothing, even though I\u2019ve put a lot of effort in reminding him of deadlines and trying to find him roommates, and now I have to just be an asshole and kick him out without a place to stay, while he still has a ton of stuff to move out of the place. I\u2019m fortunate not to have been evicted, but the apartment manager has mentioned taking the debt case to small claims court. I have no idea what to do.","c_root_id_A":"iaidjju","c_root_id_B":"iaiaoc8","created_at_utc_A":1653885451,"created_at_utc_B":1653883684,"score_A":20,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Mitigate damage as best you can: make sure the lease is covered until your end date, keep your receipts\/proof of payment, and keep talking to your landlord. Have you paid in full to this point?  Are you and your friend on the same lease? If so, then you can sue your roommate for his missing rental payments in small claims court. California has a limit of $10,000 for small claims. It's very easy to file for a small fee and evidence of you paying in full from bank statements, online transfers or such will be sufficient along with your lease.   If you're both on the lease, your landlord treats you as BOTH or EITHER responsible to pay. They don't care who pays, as long as one of you does. Paying your ex-roommate's portion is the reason you would take him to small claims.  Your new roommate needs to get his stuff together, and that's not your job. Notify the apartment manager that you intend to leave on 31 May.","human_ref_B":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.    *v0.1*","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1767.0,"score_ratio":10.0}
{"post_id":"v0rs2o","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.83,"history":"Roommate heavily screwed me over. Is my credit destroyed? In August, I moved out on my own for the first time and made the mistake of rooming with a friend. I signed a lease that ends on May 31st. In March, my roommate simply left, and upon checking the rent billing website, I found out that he paid not even one month of his portion of rent, leaving over $5000 of unpaid rent. Not to mention, this is the Bay Area, where rent everywhere is ridiculously high. I found someone to sublet for April and May, but none of the debt has been covered. Also, I made a poor decision with the person I decided to have sublet, since he\u2019s claimed that he wanted to  find a roommate and stay at the apartment once I leave, but the lease ends in two days and he has done nothing, even though I\u2019ve put a lot of effort in reminding him of deadlines and trying to find him roommates, and now I have to just be an asshole and kick him out without a place to stay, while he still has a ton of stuff to move out of the place. I\u2019m fortunate not to have been evicted, but the apartment manager has mentioned taking the debt case to small claims court. I have no idea what to do.","c_root_id_A":"iaifl1q","c_root_id_B":"iaiaoc8","created_at_utc_A":1653886769,"created_at_utc_B":1653883684,"score_A":5,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Nothing that has happened up until this point is valid for reporting to credit reporting agencies.  Rent isn't a loan, so reporting unpaid rent as derogatory credit information is inappropriate and (if it happens) should be fixable.  That said, you're on the hook to pay the missing rent.  You can (and absolutely should) sue your ex roommate for their share of the rent.  But that's not the landlord's problem -- they're entitled to be paid.  Once you surrender your right to occupy the unit back to your landlord, they can arrange to evict the current subtenant.  It's *possible* they may come after you for the cost of the eviction, though.","human_ref_B":"Hi there! I\u2019m the LegalFAQ bot. It looks like you may be experiencing housing issues related to housing or eviction.  Come to https:\/\/legalfaq.org to find legal resources for renters in each state.   You can also find links to local groups that can help you with legal, financial, or other problems at https:\/\/legalfaq.org\/getHelp.    Help us provide accurate advice to fellow redditors: if your post was related to housing or eviction, please like this comment; otherwise, please dislike this comment.    *v0.1*","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3085.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1m5m6","c_root_id_B":"cy1mfox","created_at_utc_A":1450308991,"created_at_utc_B":1450309453,"score_A":60,"score_B":70,"human_ref_A":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","human_ref_B":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":462.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mfox","c_root_id_B":"cy1jado","created_at_utc_A":1450309453,"created_at_utc_B":1450304480,"score_A":70,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","human_ref_B":"Side question just about your laptop. Do you have another moniter or an HDTV you can hook it up to temporarily? Most laptops will automatically share screens when you hook it up.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4973.0,"score_ratio":2.1875}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mfox","c_root_id_B":"cy1mak8","created_at_utc_A":1450309453,"created_at_utc_B":1450309217,"score_A":70,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","human_ref_B":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":236.0,"score_ratio":5.3846153846}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1hiy3","c_root_id_B":"cy1mfox","created_at_utc_A":1450301931,"created_at_utc_B":1450309453,"score_A":10,"score_B":70,"human_ref_A":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","human_ref_B":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7522.0,"score_ratio":7.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mfox","c_root_id_B":"cy1l7kn","created_at_utc_A":1450309453,"created_at_utc_B":1450307436,"score_A":70,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","human_ref_B":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2017.0,"score_ratio":8.75}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mfox","c_root_id_B":"cy1ii04","created_at_utc_A":1450309453,"created_at_utc_B":1450303317,"score_A":70,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","human_ref_B":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6136.0,"score_ratio":10.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l01i","c_root_id_B":"cy1mfox","created_at_utc_A":1450307103,"created_at_utc_B":1450309453,"score_A":5,"score_B":70,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","human_ref_B":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2350.0,"score_ratio":14.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mfox","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450309453,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":70,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I worked as a nanny for several years, and to me, it doesn't sound like the parent should pay for your laptop.   You (and your girlfriend) were responsible for controlling the child and his behavior at the time. You knew they were flinging projectiles around the room. You chose to have an expensive electronic in the room with the kids flinging things around it. You assumed that risk. And from a childcare perspective, it really sounds like you weren't supervising the children properly. I'd be pretty pissed as a parent to have my babysitter come over with her boyfriend just so he can eat my food, find out that they were allowing my kids to fling stuff around my living room, and that the babysitter and her boyfriend were paying attention to their laptops and each other, and not the child I'm paying them to care for.   I've had kids I nannied break my stuff. One kid knocked my phone off the coffee table and broke the screen. I never once thought to ask the parents to pay for it. I was the one in charge at the time, I assumed risk by having my phone where the kid could reach it, I should have put it somewhere safer. I paid for it and was more careful in the future. When a different child I nannied broke two of his mom's bowls while I changed the baby's diaper, I actually paid to replace her bowls. It doesn't matter that her kid did it, I was in charge of the child when it happened and I should have supervised more closely.   Accidents happen, especially with kids. You were responsible for watching both the kid and your belongings at the time, you should be the one to pay for it.","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13534.0,"score_ratio":23.3333333333}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1jado","c_root_id_B":"cy1m5m6","created_at_utc_A":1450304480,"created_at_utc_B":1450308991,"score_A":32,"score_B":60,"human_ref_A":"Side question just about your laptop. Do you have another moniter or an HDTV you can hook it up to temporarily? Most laptops will automatically share screens when you hook it up.","human_ref_B":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4511.0,"score_ratio":1.875}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1hiy3","c_root_id_B":"cy1m5m6","created_at_utc_A":1450301931,"created_at_utc_B":1450308991,"score_A":10,"score_B":60,"human_ref_A":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","human_ref_B":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7060.0,"score_ratio":6.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l7kn","c_root_id_B":"cy1m5m6","created_at_utc_A":1450307436,"created_at_utc_B":1450308991,"score_A":8,"score_B":60,"human_ref_A":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","human_ref_B":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1555.0,"score_ratio":7.5}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1ii04","c_root_id_B":"cy1m5m6","created_at_utc_A":1450303317,"created_at_utc_B":1450308991,"score_A":7,"score_B":60,"human_ref_A":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","human_ref_B":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5674.0,"score_ratio":8.5714285714}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1m5m6","c_root_id_B":"cy1l01i","created_at_utc_A":1450308991,"created_at_utc_B":1450307103,"score_A":60,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1888.0,"score_ratio":12.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1m5m6","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450308991,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":60,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"The two points his dad made are pretty damn accurate  > 1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  > 2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  And wtf is this about:  > sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  You mean eating the employer's food. Did they ask you to be there? Did they hire a babysitting duo or know that's what they were receiving before you showed up? Distracted babysitter because she's brought her boyfriend over, handing their food out to some random dude she decided to invite, putz brings a valuable item and leaves it out in front of children. I can't believe you had the nerve to bother them at all, or that the dad was as patient as he was... telling you to piss off seems spot on.","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13072.0,"score_ratio":20.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1hiy3","c_root_id_B":"cy1jado","created_at_utc_A":1450301931,"created_at_utc_B":1450304480,"score_A":10,"score_B":32,"human_ref_A":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","human_ref_B":"Side question just about your laptop. Do you have another moniter or an HDTV you can hook it up to temporarily? Most laptops will automatically share screens when you hook it up.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2549.0,"score_ratio":3.2}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1jado","c_root_id_B":"cy1ii04","created_at_utc_A":1450304480,"created_at_utc_B":1450303317,"score_A":32,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"Side question just about your laptop. Do you have another moniter or an HDTV you can hook it up to temporarily? Most laptops will automatically share screens when you hook it up.","human_ref_B":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1163.0,"score_ratio":4.5714285714}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1jado","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450304480,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":32,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Side question just about your laptop. Do you have another moniter or an HDTV you can hook it up to temporarily? Most laptops will automatically share screens when you hook it up.","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8561.0,"score_ratio":10.6666666667}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mzvo","c_root_id_B":"cy1mak8","created_at_utc_A":1450310393,"created_at_utc_B":1450309217,"score_A":21,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","human_ref_B":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1176.0,"score_ratio":1.6153846154}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mzvo","c_root_id_B":"cy1hiy3","created_at_utc_A":1450310393,"created_at_utc_B":1450301931,"score_A":21,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","human_ref_B":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8462.0,"score_ratio":2.1}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l7kn","c_root_id_B":"cy1mzvo","created_at_utc_A":1450307436,"created_at_utc_B":1450310393,"score_A":8,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","human_ref_B":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2957.0,"score_ratio":2.625}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1ii04","c_root_id_B":"cy1mzvo","created_at_utc_A":1450303317,"created_at_utc_B":1450310393,"score_A":7,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","human_ref_B":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7076.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l01i","c_root_id_B":"cy1mzvo","created_at_utc_A":1450307103,"created_at_utc_B":1450310393,"score_A":5,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","human_ref_B":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3290.0,"score_ratio":4.2}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mzvo","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450310393,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":21,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14474.0,"score_ratio":7.0}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mzvo","c_root_id_B":"cy1my0t","created_at_utc_A":1450310393,"created_at_utc_B":1450310306,"score_A":21,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Link to OP's \/r\/legaladviceUK thread for reference.   General consensus: OP is shit out of luck, he shouldn't have been there, shouldn't have been pinching the home owners food, his SO was responsible for the child and their damages at the time damages occurred.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer. Not advice for your legal situation.  Check thrift shops for replacement monitors. If your laptop has a hdmi port, minidisplay port, or vga port, you can pretty easily find a raplacement monitor and possibly adapter for the cord on Amazon or eBay. It's a cheaper fix for the moment, although your screen will stay broken.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":87.0,"score_ratio":5.25}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mak8","c_root_id_B":"cy1hiy3","created_at_utc_A":1450309217,"created_at_utc_B":1450301931,"score_A":13,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","human_ref_B":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7286.0,"score_ratio":1.3}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mak8","c_root_id_B":"cy1l7kn","created_at_utc_A":1450309217,"created_at_utc_B":1450307436,"score_A":13,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","human_ref_B":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1781.0,"score_ratio":1.625}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mak8","c_root_id_B":"cy1ii04","created_at_utc_A":1450309217,"created_at_utc_B":1450303317,"score_A":13,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","human_ref_B":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5900.0,"score_ratio":1.8571428571}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1mak8","c_root_id_B":"cy1l01i","created_at_utc_A":1450309217,"created_at_utc_B":1450307103,"score_A":13,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2114.0,"score_ratio":2.6}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1d6if","c_root_id_B":"cy1mak8","created_at_utc_A":1450295919,"created_at_utc_B":1450309217,"score_A":3,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"How old is the child?","human_ref_B":">sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal  Did the parents hire you directly? Or did the GF sneak you in?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":13298.0,"score_ratio":4.3333333333}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1hiy3","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450301931,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":10,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Go ahead and sue a 8 year old kid in small claims court. Why not?","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6012.0,"score_ratio":3.3333333333}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1ii04","c_root_id_B":"cy1l7kn","created_at_utc_A":1450303317,"created_at_utc_B":1450307436,"score_A":7,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","human_ref_B":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4119.0,"score_ratio":1.1428571429}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l01i","c_root_id_B":"cy1l7kn","created_at_utc_A":1450307103,"created_at_utc_B":1450307436,"score_A":5,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","human_ref_B":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","labels":0,"seconds_difference":333.0,"score_ratio":1.6}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1l7kn","c_root_id_B":"cy1d6if","created_at_utc_A":1450307436,"created_at_utc_B":1450295919,"score_A":8,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"top commenter makes a good point  but for actually solving the problem: try googling \"[your laptop make + model] replacement screen\" and you should be able to get a replacement for a LOT less than \u00a3180. Probably less than \u00a340, so still a decent amount for  a student but not as much as before.  Unless it's a unibody macbook or something there should be some way of replacing the LCD","human_ref_B":"How old is the child?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11517.0,"score_ratio":2.6666666667}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1d6if","c_root_id_B":"cy1ii04","created_at_utc_A":1450295919,"created_at_utc_B":1450303317,"score_A":3,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"How old is the child?","human_ref_B":"Not legal, but you can probably fix it yourself for a lot cheaper.. My Uncle fixed my cousin's laptop pretty easily after he stepped on it. Check out a Youtube video for your laptop.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7398.0,"score_ratio":2.3333333333}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1d6if","c_root_id_B":"cy1l01i","created_at_utc_A":1450295919,"created_at_utc_B":1450307103,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"How old is the child?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer.  But, you'll probably need to eat this cost yourself.     When you choose to bring out expensive things around children, you're taking a risk.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11184.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"3x4900","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.81,"history":"[UK] Child I was babysitting broke my laptop screen, I asked parent for \u00a3180 repair because I'm a student and don't have that sort of money, he got legal advice to check I couldn't sue him and (nastily) told me to go away I'm a final year student and sometimes help my girlfriend babysit because it allows me to get a free meal, which often is needed because I'm quite poor.  I was baby sitting this child and he was playing with a sling-copter (http:\/\/www.slingcopter.com) with his friend, firing at each other with it. He then tried to impress by showing how far he could pull back the elastic, and turned to me who was on the sofa, and let go.  My laptop is quite thin and small, just a typical student laptop, but this sling-copter did some damage to the back of the screen. Around 40% of the screen is white with rainbow lines going across it horizontally and vertically, with a big crack where the point of contact was.  The father told me first his insurance would cover it, and it'd be no problem. But then called after I got a quote from a few repair shops of \u00a3180-250, saying that he checked with his lawyer and:  1) I was responsible of the child and shouldn't have let him play with a catapult  2) I had brought my laptop freely and even had it out around children  After I mentioned that it wasn't my fault that his child shot at my laptop and asking about his insurance he got very irritated and told me to piss off.  Is there any truth to his lawyers claims?  I desperately need my screen fixed because it has all of my work on it and have assessments to complete after Christmas. I can't make do without a laptop  Extra information: I checked and my parent's home insurance won't cover it unfortunately","c_root_id_A":"cy1d6if","c_root_id_B":"cy1my0t","created_at_utc_A":1450295919,"created_at_utc_B":1450310306,"score_A":3,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"How old is the child?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer. Not advice for your legal situation.  Check thrift shops for replacement monitors. If your laptop has a hdmi port, minidisplay port, or vga port, you can pretty easily find a raplacement monitor and possibly adapter for the cord on Amazon or eBay. It's a cheaper fix for the moment, although your screen will stay broken.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14387.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"cqiedd","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"[KS] Seller said our new home had septic tank--turns out its just a gravel pit of poo Hi all! I purchased a property and closed about two weeks ago. Within 7 days of close, we were no longer able to flush our toilets and our sinks drained slowly. We were told at the time of sale that there was a septic tank, it hadn't been pumped in 10 years, but was in sufficient working order so we chose not to have it professionally inspected. Instead, we offered a lower sale price with the knowledge that we would have various deferred maintenance to catch up on (i.e. pumping the septic tank which is only about $300 here).  Instead, once we dug out the sewer line leaving our home, we found the pipe cut about 15 feet from the wall emptying black water (poo, TP, dishwater, etc) straight into a gravel pit dug into our yard. There is no septic system and hasn't been one on the property for almost a generation and we are looking at a $20,000 new install.  Normally, I think we would have been shit out of luck (given that we didn't do an inspection but would we have inspected? the yard for poo?) but our next-door neighbor saw the seller dig out the gravel pit multiple times during his tenure as owner establishing that he was well aware that the black water was spewing straight into a gravel pit and blatantly lied in the seller's disclosure.  I am in contact with a lawyer but wanted \/r\/legaladvice's opinion on the strength of my negligent misrepresentation claim and suggestions on how to improve it. Thanks!","c_root_id_A":"ewyym7v","c_root_id_B":"ewyq71a","created_at_utc_A":1565888717,"created_at_utc_B":1565885158,"score_A":21,"score_B":20,"human_ref_A":"In addition to the damages for fraudulent misrepresentation, you also need to ask your attorney about the liability for EPA violations. The disposal of human waste is usually very regulated as it is classified in many areas as hazardous. There may be necessary mitigation steps that need to be taken to address the contamination, per your state's environmental agency's guidelines. You'll need to find out what, if anything, needs to be done and include those costs in your lawsuit against the selling parties.","human_ref_B":"In addition to getting a new septic system and weeping field put it, you are likely facing an up hill battle getting the permits.  There may be a reason as to why a system was never installed in the first place. And the permit may be that reason.   And depending on where you live, you may have environmental remediation costs to Adress. Which is likely in the five figure range.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3559.0,"score_ratio":1.05}
{"post_id":"98otdl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"(Ontario Canada) A neighbour has started building his septic tank on our property It's actually my Grandma's property this is happening on, she has a large waterfront property and her neighbour has a small waterfront for his property.  He's been dumping his trailer and other stuff over her property line for years, despite her asking him to keep off her property.  She had the land surveyed a few years ago so she knows he is on her property.  Last year she put up wooden stakes with rope along the property line and jerk neighbour pulls them out of the ground and throws them onto her property.  She's in her 80's and lives alone.  Bylaw has been called after that incident and they spoke with the neighbour but things have only gotten worse.    The neighbour has been digging during the night, a septic tank hole which is deep and about 20 feet into her property.  My husband went out with a professional surveyor today to find out where exactly the property lines are and now it is clearly marked, with this big hole in Grandma's yard.  We already have someone lined up to fill in the hole but we are concerned about the liability issue since it's on her property.    We are building a fence in the coming weeks along the property line.  When he first started digging, Grandma decided it was time to build a fence to hopefully end this.  What we didn't know before the surveyor came out was why he was digging this hole - there's pipes in it and it is for a septic bed.  We assume he had no permits since he did it during the nights and not during the day so my Grandma is going to Town Hall to speak with someone there about this.  Is there anything else she should be doing though? I think they are giving the neighbour notice to get his pipes out ASAP as we are filling in the hole this week - do we even need to tell him?    Sorry if this is rambly, I just worry about my Grandma and her jerk neighbour and what else he might try to do.  He won't be happy once the fence is built as he loses his waterfront, but at this point he's clearly aware what he is doing is wrong and he continues to do things on her property.","c_root_id_A":"e4hod55","c_root_id_B":"e4hphzl","created_at_utc_A":1534724829,"created_at_utc_B":1534725947,"score_A":86,"score_B":254,"human_ref_A":"I would install cameras that have decent night vision and then place the wooden stakes with rope and a no trespassing sign.","human_ref_B":"Time to talk to code enforcement, who is very likely to shut this down.  Septic near waterways requires a whole mess of considerations, so this likely un-permitted as you suspect.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1118.0,"score_ratio":2.9534883721}
{"post_id":"98otdl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"(Ontario Canada) A neighbour has started building his septic tank on our property It's actually my Grandma's property this is happening on, she has a large waterfront property and her neighbour has a small waterfront for his property.  He's been dumping his trailer and other stuff over her property line for years, despite her asking him to keep off her property.  She had the land surveyed a few years ago so she knows he is on her property.  Last year she put up wooden stakes with rope along the property line and jerk neighbour pulls them out of the ground and throws them onto her property.  She's in her 80's and lives alone.  Bylaw has been called after that incident and they spoke with the neighbour but things have only gotten worse.    The neighbour has been digging during the night, a septic tank hole which is deep and about 20 feet into her property.  My husband went out with a professional surveyor today to find out where exactly the property lines are and now it is clearly marked, with this big hole in Grandma's yard.  We already have someone lined up to fill in the hole but we are concerned about the liability issue since it's on her property.    We are building a fence in the coming weeks along the property line.  When he first started digging, Grandma decided it was time to build a fence to hopefully end this.  What we didn't know before the surveyor came out was why he was digging this hole - there's pipes in it and it is for a septic bed.  We assume he had no permits since he did it during the nights and not during the day so my Grandma is going to Town Hall to speak with someone there about this.  Is there anything else she should be doing though? I think they are giving the neighbour notice to get his pipes out ASAP as we are filling in the hole this week - do we even need to tell him?    Sorry if this is rambly, I just worry about my Grandma and her jerk neighbour and what else he might try to do.  He won't be happy once the fence is built as he loses his waterfront, but at this point he's clearly aware what he is doing is wrong and he continues to do things on her property.","c_root_id_A":"e4hpgom","c_root_id_B":"e4hphzl","created_at_utc_A":1534725909,"created_at_utc_B":1534725947,"score_A":43,"score_B":254,"human_ref_A":"Calling the town hall is the right step - they'll issue a stop work order if there are no permits or if he's not putting it where he's supposed to.  If he trespasses again, she can call the police.  you can sue him in small claims court for the cost of remediation.","human_ref_B":"Time to talk to code enforcement, who is very likely to shut this down.  Septic near waterways requires a whole mess of considerations, so this likely un-permitted as you suspect.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":38.0,"score_ratio":5.9069767442}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx78364","c_root_id_B":"cx77oin","created_at_utc_A":1448048637,"created_at_utc_B":1448048020,"score_A":333,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"Legal or not, you need to file a complaint against this therapist. You can do so here:   http:\/\/www.idfpr.com\/Admin\/Complaints.asp      This is just not ethical behavior, if what you're saying is true and the entire story. Asking a minor (at the time of rendered services) to pay for the services requested by the parents is not OK. Now, if you were a minor at the time and you requested these services without telling your parents, then they would not be responsible for paying the costs.       But that doesn't seem to be the case. I think the board would probably be unhappy with using money and the added stress of a debt you didn't expect or agree to as a treatment for something it seems like you don't need treatment for.       This is, of course, assuming this is a licensed psychologist. If not, either there could be other things he is in trouble for, or he doesn't answer to the board. Do you know his credentials?","human_ref_B":"The guy can demand payment all he wants. I can also tell my neighbor's 5-year-old that he owes me a bajillion dollars. Both have roughly the same chance of being enforceable.  This is because you were a minor when the services were performed. Your parents are responsible. I personally would tell the guy to pound sand and not contact you again.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":617.0,"score_ratio":4.0609756098}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx74xsm","c_root_id_B":"cx78364","created_at_utc_A":1448043869,"created_at_utc_B":1448048637,"score_A":38,"score_B":333,"human_ref_A":"You were 18 when these services were performed?","human_ref_B":"Legal or not, you need to file a complaint against this therapist. You can do so here:   http:\/\/www.idfpr.com\/Admin\/Complaints.asp      This is just not ethical behavior, if what you're saying is true and the entire story. Asking a minor (at the time of rendered services) to pay for the services requested by the parents is not OK. Now, if you were a minor at the time and you requested these services without telling your parents, then they would not be responsible for paying the costs.       But that doesn't seem to be the case. I think the board would probably be unhappy with using money and the added stress of a debt you didn't expect or agree to as a treatment for something it seems like you don't need treatment for.       This is, of course, assuming this is a licensed psychologist. If not, either there could be other things he is in trouble for, or he doesn't answer to the board. Do you know his credentials?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4768.0,"score_ratio":8.7631578947}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx76byn","c_root_id_B":"cx78364","created_at_utc_A":1448045950,"created_at_utc_B":1448048637,"score_A":11,"score_B":333,"human_ref_A":"> So do I HAVE to pay this guy?  Strictly speaking, no. You are a poor college student without money, so the worst he can do is hurt your credit score. This sounds really shady, so I'm not sure if he'd bother taking you to court or use a collection agency. If you were to lose in small claims court he might be able to garnish your wages. However, the court will consider your expenses before allowing garnishment. If you are spending everything on living, he can't squeeze blood from a stone. In 7 years it will be gone from your credit report.","human_ref_B":"Legal or not, you need to file a complaint against this therapist. You can do so here:   http:\/\/www.idfpr.com\/Admin\/Complaints.asp      This is just not ethical behavior, if what you're saying is true and the entire story. Asking a minor (at the time of rendered services) to pay for the services requested by the parents is not OK. Now, if you were a minor at the time and you requested these services without telling your parents, then they would not be responsible for paying the costs.       But that doesn't seem to be the case. I think the board would probably be unhappy with using money and the added stress of a debt you didn't expect or agree to as a treatment for something it seems like you don't need treatment for.       This is, of course, assuming this is a licensed psychologist. If not, either there could be other things he is in trouble for, or he doesn't answer to the board. Do you know his credentials?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2687.0,"score_ratio":30.2727272727}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx74xsm","c_root_id_B":"cx77oin","created_at_utc_A":1448043869,"created_at_utc_B":1448048020,"score_A":38,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"You were 18 when these services were performed?","human_ref_B":"The guy can demand payment all he wants. I can also tell my neighbor's 5-year-old that he owes me a bajillion dollars. Both have roughly the same chance of being enforceable.  This is because you were a minor when the services were performed. Your parents are responsible. I personally would tell the guy to pound sand and not contact you again.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4151.0,"score_ratio":2.1578947368}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx76byn","c_root_id_B":"cx77oin","created_at_utc_A":1448045950,"created_at_utc_B":1448048020,"score_A":11,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"> So do I HAVE to pay this guy?  Strictly speaking, no. You are a poor college student without money, so the worst he can do is hurt your credit score. This sounds really shady, so I'm not sure if he'd bother taking you to court or use a collection agency. If you were to lose in small claims court he might be able to garnish your wages. However, the court will consider your expenses before allowing garnishment. If you are spending everything on living, he can't squeeze blood from a stone. In 7 years it will be gone from your credit report.","human_ref_B":"The guy can demand payment all he wants. I can also tell my neighbor's 5-year-old that he owes me a bajillion dollars. Both have roughly the same chance of being enforceable.  This is because you were a minor when the services were performed. Your parents are responsible. I personally would tell the guy to pound sand and not contact you again.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2070.0,"score_ratio":7.4545454545}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx79zia","c_root_id_B":"cx7bu19","created_at_utc_A":1448051559,"created_at_utc_B":1448054471,"score_A":21,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"Consider that he may have already tried to charge your parents and they told him to go pound sand. He might now be trying to get the money out of you instead.  If your parents paid for the therapy they may be interested in helping you deal with him, especially if you tell them it is an added stress factor in your life.  Also, him not sending you a bill in the mail is fishy.","human_ref_B":"See if your school has legal services available to you.  This could probably get sorted out with a SWL (Strongly Worded Letter).  Something along the lines of :  \"Dear thearpist, I understand you did this because you wanted me to grow up. I have taken the very adult action of hiring a lawyer to represent my interest in the matter. Please direct all corrpsondance to <X>.  Furthermore as an adult I have read the guidelines laid by the IDFPR and chapter 405 of the Illinous law which explicitly state I am not responsible for these charges.  If you continue to peruse this matter I will have no choice but to bring your ethical and legal breaches to the attention of the relevant authorities.   As you can see, I am very much an \"adult\" now and have a much better understanding of my adult rights. Thank you for you assitance in the matter. However I regret to inform you assistance is no long required.   Regards, \/u\/Loyal_North_Korean\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2912.0,"score_ratio":1.5714285714}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx7b5el","c_root_id_B":"cx7bu19","created_at_utc_A":1448053374,"created_at_utc_B":1448054471,"score_A":10,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"You may want to consider getting a lawyer to write this guy a letter telling him to back off. Your school should have a free legal aid clinic for students.","human_ref_B":"See if your school has legal services available to you.  This could probably get sorted out with a SWL (Strongly Worded Letter).  Something along the lines of :  \"Dear thearpist, I understand you did this because you wanted me to grow up. I have taken the very adult action of hiring a lawyer to represent my interest in the matter. Please direct all corrpsondance to <X>.  Furthermore as an adult I have read the guidelines laid by the IDFPR and chapter 405 of the Illinous law which explicitly state I am not responsible for these charges.  If you continue to peruse this matter I will have no choice but to bring your ethical and legal breaches to the attention of the relevant authorities.   As you can see, I am very much an \"adult\" now and have a much better understanding of my adult rights. Thank you for you assitance in the matter. However I regret to inform you assistance is no long required.   Regards, \/u\/Loyal_North_Korean\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1097.0,"score_ratio":3.3}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx76byn","c_root_id_B":"cx7bu19","created_at_utc_A":1448045950,"created_at_utc_B":1448054471,"score_A":11,"score_B":33,"human_ref_A":"> So do I HAVE to pay this guy?  Strictly speaking, no. You are a poor college student without money, so the worst he can do is hurt your credit score. This sounds really shady, so I'm not sure if he'd bother taking you to court or use a collection agency. If you were to lose in small claims court he might be able to garnish your wages. However, the court will consider your expenses before allowing garnishment. If you are spending everything on living, he can't squeeze blood from a stone. In 7 years it will be gone from your credit report.","human_ref_B":"See if your school has legal services available to you.  This could probably get sorted out with a SWL (Strongly Worded Letter).  Something along the lines of :  \"Dear thearpist, I understand you did this because you wanted me to grow up. I have taken the very adult action of hiring a lawyer to represent my interest in the matter. Please direct all corrpsondance to <X>.  Furthermore as an adult I have read the guidelines laid by the IDFPR and chapter 405 of the Illinous law which explicitly state I am not responsible for these charges.  If you continue to peruse this matter I will have no choice but to bring your ethical and legal breaches to the attention of the relevant authorities.   As you can see, I am very much an \"adult\" now and have a much better understanding of my adult rights. Thank you for you assitance in the matter. However I regret to inform you assistance is no long required.   Regards, \/u\/Loyal_North_Korean\"","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8521.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx7bu19","c_root_id_B":"cx79y31","created_at_utc_A":1448054471,"created_at_utc_B":1448051497,"score_A":33,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"See if your school has legal services available to you.  This could probably get sorted out with a SWL (Strongly Worded Letter).  Something along the lines of :  \"Dear thearpist, I understand you did this because you wanted me to grow up. I have taken the very adult action of hiring a lawyer to represent my interest in the matter. Please direct all corrpsondance to <X>.  Furthermore as an adult I have read the guidelines laid by the IDFPR and chapter 405 of the Illinous law which explicitly state I am not responsible for these charges.  If you continue to peruse this matter I will have no choice but to bring your ethical and legal breaches to the attention of the relevant authorities.   As you can see, I am very much an \"adult\" now and have a much better understanding of my adult rights. Thank you for you assitance in the matter. However I regret to inform you assistance is no long required.   Regards, \/u\/Loyal_North_Korean\"","human_ref_B":"This would be an issue of contract law.  So, you owe this money if you entered into a contract with the therapist for services and didn't pay the agreed upon amount.  It is unlikely the therapist could prove you entered into a contract, since your parents made the arrangements.  Additionally, (in most if not all states) a minor can enter into a contract BUT that contract is voidable by the minor.  This means that the adult is bound by the terms of the contract as long as the minor holds up their end, but the minor can cancel anytime.  This is the risk of contracting with a minor.  I'm not familiar with IL law, so I can't say for certain that is the law in IL, but it is likely.  So, if the therapist sues you to force you to pay, you likely have a few different defenses.    As others have said, she can still try to report it to the credit agencies, so it's a good idea to monitor your credit and dispute any charges you don't agree with.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2974.0,"score_ratio":6.6}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx79zia","c_root_id_B":"cx76byn","created_at_utc_A":1448051559,"created_at_utc_B":1448045950,"score_A":21,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Consider that he may have already tried to charge your parents and they told him to go pound sand. He might now be trying to get the money out of you instead.  If your parents paid for the therapy they may be interested in helping you deal with him, especially if you tell them it is an added stress factor in your life.  Also, him not sending you a bill in the mail is fishy.","human_ref_B":"> So do I HAVE to pay this guy?  Strictly speaking, no. You are a poor college student without money, so the worst he can do is hurt your credit score. This sounds really shady, so I'm not sure if he'd bother taking you to court or use a collection agency. If you were to lose in small claims court he might be able to garnish your wages. However, the court will consider your expenses before allowing garnishment. If you are spending everything on living, he can't squeeze blood from a stone. In 7 years it will be gone from your credit report.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5609.0,"score_ratio":1.9090909091}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx79y31","c_root_id_B":"cx79zia","created_at_utc_A":1448051497,"created_at_utc_B":1448051559,"score_A":5,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"This would be an issue of contract law.  So, you owe this money if you entered into a contract with the therapist for services and didn't pay the agreed upon amount.  It is unlikely the therapist could prove you entered into a contract, since your parents made the arrangements.  Additionally, (in most if not all states) a minor can enter into a contract BUT that contract is voidable by the minor.  This means that the adult is bound by the terms of the contract as long as the minor holds up their end, but the minor can cancel anytime.  This is the risk of contracting with a minor.  I'm not familiar with IL law, so I can't say for certain that is the law in IL, but it is likely.  So, if the therapist sues you to force you to pay, you likely have a few different defenses.    As others have said, she can still try to report it to the credit agencies, so it's a good idea to monitor your credit and dispute any charges you don't agree with.","human_ref_B":"Consider that he may have already tried to charge your parents and they told him to go pound sand. He might now be trying to get the money out of you instead.  If your parents paid for the therapy they may be interested in helping you deal with him, especially if you tell them it is an added stress factor in your life.  Also, him not sending you a bill in the mail is fishy.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":62.0,"score_ratio":4.2}
{"post_id":"3tlco5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[Chicago IL] My therapist that my parents hired and forced me to see in highschool has decided to charge me instead of my parents for appointments I missed\/was late for. So in my junior year of high school my parents discovered that I had a fetish they didn't like so they sent me to a pricey widely known therapist to try to cure me. I was forced to see him once a week for about 2 years.   One day I missed an appointment because I was running late and my train was severely delayed. That day he told me he would be charging me the 150 dollars an hour that my parents were supposed to be paying because \"he's helping me act like more of an adult\". Over the course of 2 years I missed 4 appointments. Sometimes because of sports, sometimes because There was a miscommunication in scheduling. I never once blatantly blew off an appointment for the hell of it. Well Now I'm a freshman in college (So poor) and He keeps sending me invoices for the 600$ that I owe him.   I'm a fucking kid. If I knew for a second that I would ever have to pay for my own therapy sessions, I wouldn't go to an expensive therapist! But I didn't have a choice. I never signed anything, and he never told me about this policy of his until I missed an appointment.   The worst part is that recently he has been informing me that because I have not been paying up, that he is going to charge me 20$ a month interest until I pay everything off.   So do I HAVE to pay this guy? Does he get to decide who owes him money and who doesn't? I don't even have 600$ to my name and this 20$ interest he pulled out of his ass isn't going to help. I really need to know what I should say to this guy. I'm at a loss. I've been ignoring his emails for months. please help.","c_root_id_A":"cx7b5el","c_root_id_B":"cx79y31","created_at_utc_A":1448053374,"created_at_utc_B":1448051497,"score_A":10,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"You may want to consider getting a lawyer to write this guy a letter telling him to back off. Your school should have a free legal aid clinic for students.","human_ref_B":"This would be an issue of contract law.  So, you owe this money if you entered into a contract with the therapist for services and didn't pay the agreed upon amount.  It is unlikely the therapist could prove you entered into a contract, since your parents made the arrangements.  Additionally, (in most if not all states) a minor can enter into a contract BUT that contract is voidable by the minor.  This means that the adult is bound by the terms of the contract as long as the minor holds up their end, but the minor can cancel anytime.  This is the risk of contracting with a minor.  I'm not familiar with IL law, so I can't say for certain that is the law in IL, but it is likely.  So, if the therapist sues you to force you to pay, you likely have a few different defenses.    As others have said, she can still try to report it to the credit agencies, so it's a good idea to monitor your credit and dispute any charges you don't agree with.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1877.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvl16c","c_root_id_B":"djvi7ih","created_at_utc_A":1499381702,"created_at_utc_B":1499378300,"score_A":48,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":">He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?  This seems to be an extremely bad thing to do and something that you may want to consider speaking with a lawyer about.  I am not a lawyer, however I see this as both placing your 7 year old in a parental position over one of his parents and using him\/teaching him to be a confident\/helper of one parent against the other. Being a child shouldn't be either of those. Since he went there, speaking with him directly may just escalate it... I personally would speak with a lawyer and, if the lawyer feels it would be appropriate, have the child speak with a child therapist who can document the situation through the child's eyes.  On a personal note, I hope that you continue to feel better and that you are able to get both this situation and your health resolved quickly.","human_ref_B":"This is general information only, not legal advice, and you should consult a Texas family lawyer if you need more detail or are served with a citation for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.   You are not obligated to provide your health records unless a prior order requires it, or he obtains an order requiring it in the future. What is at issue is the \"best interest of the child\" so should this end up in court the physical and mental health of both parents is directly relevant and discoverable. Changing the parent with the exclusive right to designate the residence of the child is generally very difficult and expensive to do.   Document everything and communicate in writing (even text message) whenever possible. If he wants to burn his money on a private investigator that's his business. If it makes you feel any better they are usually stunningly expensive and rarely make or break a family law case.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3402.0,"score_ratio":2.8235294118}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvjd4n","c_root_id_B":"djvl16c","created_at_utc_A":1499379678,"created_at_utc_B":1499381702,"score_A":4,"score_B":48,"human_ref_A":"I'm a bot, *bleep*, *bloop*. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit:  - \/r\/bestoflegaladvice] [\"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health.\"  [](#footer)*^(If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads.) ^\\([Info](\/r\/TotesMessenger) ^\/ ^[Contact](\/message\/compose?to=\/r\/TotesMessenger))*  [](#bot)","human_ref_B":">He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?  This seems to be an extremely bad thing to do and something that you may want to consider speaking with a lawyer about.  I am not a lawyer, however I see this as both placing your 7 year old in a parental position over one of his parents and using him\/teaching him to be a confident\/helper of one parent against the other. Being a child shouldn't be either of those. Since he went there, speaking with him directly may just escalate it... I personally would speak with a lawyer and, if the lawyer feels it would be appropriate, have the child speak with a child therapist who can document the situation through the child's eyes.  On a personal note, I hope that you continue to feel better and that you are able to get both this situation and your health resolved quickly.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2024.0,"score_ratio":12.0}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvpyot","c_root_id_B":"djvi7ih","created_at_utc_A":1499388051,"created_at_utc_B":1499378300,"score_A":33,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer:  However, I was a military wife, and all my sibling have been various branches of the military.  He *cannot* have primary custody of your child (unless he is remarried and has a spouse who can prove they can provide care for the child).  That being said, no judge is going to give him custody only to have the child turned over to a stepparent if you are a capable parent.","human_ref_B":"This is general information only, not legal advice, and you should consult a Texas family lawyer if you need more detail or are served with a citation for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.   You are not obligated to provide your health records unless a prior order requires it, or he obtains an order requiring it in the future. What is at issue is the \"best interest of the child\" so should this end up in court the physical and mental health of both parents is directly relevant and discoverable. Changing the parent with the exclusive right to designate the residence of the child is generally very difficult and expensive to do.   Document everything and communicate in writing (even text message) whenever possible. If he wants to burn his money on a private investigator that's his business. If it makes you feel any better they are usually stunningly expensive and rarely make or break a family law case.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9751.0,"score_ratio":1.9411764706}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvpyot","c_root_id_B":"djvjd4n","created_at_utc_A":1499388051,"created_at_utc_B":1499379678,"score_A":33,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer:  However, I was a military wife, and all my sibling have been various branches of the military.  He *cannot* have primary custody of your child (unless he is remarried and has a spouse who can prove they can provide care for the child).  That being said, no judge is going to give him custody only to have the child turned over to a stepparent if you are a capable parent.","human_ref_B":"I'm a bot, *bleep*, *bloop*. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit:  - \/r\/bestoflegaladvice] [\"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health.\"  [](#footer)*^(If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads.) ^\\([Info](\/r\/TotesMessenger) ^\/ ^[Contact](\/message\/compose?to=\/r\/TotesMessenger))*  [](#bot)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8373.0,"score_ratio":8.25}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvrhpc","c_root_id_B":"djvi7ih","created_at_utc_A":1499390066,"created_at_utc_B":1499378300,"score_A":26,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"you say your husband wants primary custody but I honestly don't know if he could be doing a worse job at getting it. no judge is going to look favorably at his attempts to make your child a spy in your home","human_ref_B":"This is general information only, not legal advice, and you should consult a Texas family lawyer if you need more detail or are served with a citation for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.   You are not obligated to provide your health records unless a prior order requires it, or he obtains an order requiring it in the future. What is at issue is the \"best interest of the child\" so should this end up in court the physical and mental health of both parents is directly relevant and discoverable. Changing the parent with the exclusive right to designate the residence of the child is generally very difficult and expensive to do.   Document everything and communicate in writing (even text message) whenever possible. If he wants to burn his money on a private investigator that's his business. If it makes you feel any better they are usually stunningly expensive and rarely make or break a family law case.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11766.0,"score_ratio":1.5294117647}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djvjd4n","c_root_id_B":"djvrhpc","created_at_utc_A":1499379678,"created_at_utc_B":1499390066,"score_A":4,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"I'm a bot, *bleep*, *bloop*. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit:  - \/r\/bestoflegaladvice] [\"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health.\"  [](#footer)*^(If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads.) ^\\([Info](\/r\/TotesMessenger) ^\/ ^[Contact](\/message\/compose?to=\/r\/TotesMessenger))*  [](#bot)","human_ref_B":"you say your husband wants primary custody but I honestly don't know if he could be doing a worse job at getting it. no judge is going to look favorably at his attempts to make your child a spy in your home","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10388.0,"score_ratio":6.5}
{"post_id":"6lmb62","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"My ex-husband hired a private investigator to check up on my health. I've primary custody. Texas. We have a seven (7) year old.  It is summer so our son is out of school. He just saw him in June for his summer time, returned June 27th. He is stationed in Georgia with the military. Our son lives with me in Texas primarily because his father is often deployed and is stationed different places a lot.   I've had a string of bad health luck since contacting salmonella in late may.  First it was that, then a nasty cold, then the flu. (I work with young children and it isn't unusual for me to drag home the latest gunk that is going around but I've had a harder time getting over stuff this year). I've also lost a great deal of weight since April due to work stress and then exacerbated by the illnesses. It is fine. I was overweight before so now I am just under the overweight status.    I had some sick time saved up and my doctor suggested I take some time off , rest up and just get better.   I'm a high risk for a certain type of cancer but I do not currently have cancer. It is just something I need to get check yearly.  My ex-husband saw me when he brought our son back. He said I looked sickly. I agreed. I am just now getting over the flu. I feel weak. I feel awful. I assured him though that I had seen a doctor, a few times, and that I was following his advice.   He insisted taking our son with him because I looked gross I am not sure what he meant. I was sick but I was dressed and showered. The house looked clean as I had just had it professionally cleaned.        I usually enroll our son into a daycare during the summer so I can work but since I was going to be out on sick leave anyway and we have a large yard and he has friends and I am not bedridden then I thought it would be fun for him to stay in. Sure, we couldn't go camping when mom needs to be near a bathroom but we could do things. I have done things with him while sick. Hell, I've had a nasty cold, gone to work a full day and been a mom all afternoon and evening.  This is part of parenting.  I told him thank you but no thank you.   For the past two weeks he has been facetiming my son obsessively to ask about my health.    I am actually feeling a lot better and started running again ( I want to keep the weight off). My son rides his back with me while I run so it is a perfect family fitness thing.  I am going back to work next week even.   I made the mistake of answering one of his face times when I came in the house sweating. \"Are you on drugs he said?\"   So I hung up on him.   He called back to tell him me he has had someone following me and taking pictures. He actually  did send me a picture of me using the car to go get the mail which proves I am \" not able to walk long distances\". I don't know why I took the car. It is a long driveway and I guess I just didn't feel like walking at that moment.   It could have been taken when he was here. He usually stays in town for a day before flying back. Who knows?  He has even had our son take pictures of me and report to him anytime I am asleep while he is awake. So I can't nap now while a seven (7) year old plays in his room?      He says he thinks I am either having huge health issues that impede my ability to take care of my son or I am on drugs. I am neither. I just had a shit two months where I caught many viruses back to back and it sucked. Now I am recovering.   Our son is feed, we are out doing things, the house is clean.   I've stopped answering his facetimes (apart when he wants to talk to our son and I shut it down when he starts asking questions about my health).   He sent me a certified letter demanding a drug test with a threat to call protective services.   I don't know if he is still having me following. I have paid two visits to the doctor. One was for a check up since I've been sick. The other time was a simple refill on a cream for a existing and long term sick condition.   He did know about those two visits so maybe someone is still following me or he could have asked our son who went with me both times.   I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with  me and he stayed our current order.   I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.   Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?","c_root_id_A":"djw68da","c_root_id_B":"djvjd4n","created_at_utc_A":1499412950,"created_at_utc_B":1499379678,"score_A":7,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"> I know that I do have to make some disclosures to him, like if I had a cancer and was going to die (I do not), but do I not have some right to privacy?  The only thing you have to disclose to him is whatever is in your custody agreement.  Other than that, your health is none of his business.  > Is he allowed to just have someone follow me like that ? Would a real private investigator even do that?  PIs will do anything you pay them to do provided that it's not illegal.    > He has mentioned wanting primary custody for a while but with his deployments and being moved about I just didn't think it was best even though he makes more money than I do (his argument). Last time we went to court, a Texas judge agreed with me and he stayed our current order.  He is obviously trying to make the argument that you are medically unfit to have primary custody.    > I don't mind drug testing. It seems unnecessary. Is there a bar for that sort of thing? No court has ordered it yet but I don't want to seem like I am resistant to it.  I doubt a court will order it based on something like this, but it won't be a problem for you either way.  > Is there a right way to handle this? Or is it time to invest in a lawyer?  For now, I would just ignore him.  Follow your custody agreement, and don't communicate with him any more than necessary.  If he actually files paperwork to try and modify the custody agreement, that is when you will need a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"I'm a bot, *bleep*, *bloop*. 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{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqsx0h","c_root_id_B":"etq98qz","created_at_utc_A":1563100861,"created_at_utc_B":1563076578,"score_A":187,"score_B":130,"human_ref_A":"From the police's perspective, your wife may have taken the kids and gone somewhere to cool off. She obviously could not leave the two year old ALONE at home when she did so, so if she wanted to stomp off in a huff, she had to take both kids.   Given that she is an authorised caregiver in a position of parental authority, even though she is not legally the full parent, the police are not likely to worked up about it unless she's gone more than 24 hours, if the ONLY matter of concern is that she has both kids with her. She doesn't technically have custody, no, but unless there is an order actively barring her from being alone with the kids, her taking the child for less than 24 hours will not qualify as kidnapping.  Is there any reason, in your opinion, to be concerned that your wife may do harm to herself and\/or the children? If so, then that's what you need to focus on because that will light a fire under the police's tails. If you are legitimately concerned that she's going to drive the family off a cliff and they need to catch her immediately, it's a different situation than \"she's sulking\". But **don't say this unless you actually mean it!** Don't escalate this unreasonably just to exercise control over your wife because you're angry at her. If it is a REAL worry then absolutely leave no stone unturned.","human_ref_B":"Just to be clear the stepdaughter is a minor? And there was no adoption in her favor?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":24283.0,"score_ratio":1.4384615385}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etq9xuf","c_root_id_B":"etqsx0h","created_at_utc_A":1563077211,"created_at_utc_B":1563100861,"score_A":75,"score_B":187,"human_ref_A":"You need to keep calling the police if you haven\u2019t reached any family or your wife. This is a child abduction, and the length of time she\u2019s been gone doesn\u2019t matter because she didn\u2019t have permission to take your child.","human_ref_B":"From the police's perspective, your wife may have taken the kids and gone somewhere to cool off. She obviously could not leave the two year old ALONE at home when she did so, so if she wanted to stomp off in a huff, she had to take both kids.   Given that she is an authorised caregiver in a position of parental authority, even though she is not legally the full parent, the police are not likely to worked up about it unless she's gone more than 24 hours, if the ONLY matter of concern is that she has both kids with her. She doesn't technically have custody, no, but unless there is an order actively barring her from being alone with the kids, her taking the child for less than 24 hours will not qualify as kidnapping.  Is there any reason, in your opinion, to be concerned that your wife may do harm to herself and\/or the children? If so, then that's what you need to focus on because that will light a fire under the police's tails. If you are legitimately concerned that she's going to drive the family off a cliff and they need to catch her immediately, it's a different situation than \"she's sulking\". But **don't say this unless you actually mean it!** Don't escalate this unreasonably just to exercise control over your wife because you're angry at her. If it is a REAL worry then absolutely leave no stone unturned.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23650.0,"score_ratio":2.4933333333}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqph6g","c_root_id_B":"etqsx0h","created_at_utc_A":1563096370,"created_at_utc_B":1563100861,"score_A":71,"score_B":187,"human_ref_A":"I realize what I am about to say isn't legal advice per se and the mods might have to remove it... But... Your wife might end up in jail for child abduction behind all this. I have no idea what your relationship is like, what the fighting is like... But do you genuinely fear she has done something bad with the children? Is there a history of abuse? Can you better articulate to us, and law enforcement, why you fear for their safety?   Sorry, I'm just trying to better understand your mindset.","human_ref_B":"From the police's perspective, your wife may have taken the kids and gone somewhere to cool off. She obviously could not leave the two year old ALONE at home when she did so, so if she wanted to stomp off in a huff, she had to take both kids.   Given that she is an authorised caregiver in a position of parental authority, even though she is not legally the full parent, the police are not likely to worked up about it unless she's gone more than 24 hours, if the ONLY matter of concern is that she has both kids with her. She doesn't technically have custody, no, but unless there is an order actively barring her from being alone with the kids, her taking the child for less than 24 hours will not qualify as kidnapping.  Is there any reason, in your opinion, to be concerned that your wife may do harm to herself and\/or the children? If so, then that's what you need to focus on because that will light a fire under the police's tails. If you are legitimately concerned that she's going to drive the family off a cliff and they need to catch her immediately, it's a different situation than \"she's sulking\". But **don't say this unless you actually mean it!** Don't escalate this unreasonably just to exercise control over your wife because you're angry at her. If it is a REAL worry then absolutely leave no stone unturned.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4491.0,"score_ratio":2.6338028169}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqsx0h","c_root_id_B":"etqa4fr","created_at_utc_A":1563100861,"created_at_utc_B":1563077383,"score_A":187,"score_B":53,"human_ref_A":"From the police's perspective, your wife may have taken the kids and gone somewhere to cool off. She obviously could not leave the two year old ALONE at home when she did so, so if she wanted to stomp off in a huff, she had to take both kids.   Given that she is an authorised caregiver in a position of parental authority, even though she is not legally the full parent, the police are not likely to worked up about it unless she's gone more than 24 hours, if the ONLY matter of concern is that she has both kids with her. She doesn't technically have custody, no, but unless there is an order actively barring her from being alone with the kids, her taking the child for less than 24 hours will not qualify as kidnapping.  Is there any reason, in your opinion, to be concerned that your wife may do harm to herself and\/or the children? If so, then that's what you need to focus on because that will light a fire under the police's tails. If you are legitimately concerned that she's going to drive the family off a cliff and they need to catch her immediately, it's a different situation than \"she's sulking\". But **don't say this unless you actually mean it!** Don't escalate this unreasonably just to exercise control over your wife because you're angry at her. If it is a REAL worry then absolutely leave no stone unturned.","human_ref_B":"Escalate with the police. Emphasize that this is not a custody issue but a kidnapping issue.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":23478.0,"score_ratio":3.5283018868}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqm74t","c_root_id_B":"etqsx0h","created_at_utc_A":1563091474,"created_at_utc_B":1563100861,"score_A":16,"score_B":187,"human_ref_A":"If she has not adopted the child you have full rights under the law. Tell the police you want to report a kidnapping. If they do not listen ask for a supervisor or let your state representative know and they will take  are of it real quick.","human_ref_B":"From the police's perspective, your wife may have taken the kids and gone somewhere to cool off. She obviously could not leave the two year old ALONE at home when she did so, so if she wanted to stomp off in a huff, she had to take both kids.   Given that she is an authorised caregiver in a position of parental authority, even though she is not legally the full parent, the police are not likely to worked up about it unless she's gone more than 24 hours, if the ONLY matter of concern is that she has both kids with her. She doesn't technically have custody, no, but unless there is an order actively barring her from being alone with the kids, her taking the child for less than 24 hours will not qualify as kidnapping.  Is there any reason, in your opinion, to be concerned that your wife may do harm to herself and\/or the children? If so, then that's what you need to focus on because that will light a fire under the police's tails. If you are legitimately concerned that she's going to drive the family off a cliff and they need to catch her immediately, it's a different situation than \"she's sulking\". But **don't say this unless you actually mean it!** Don't escalate this unreasonably just to exercise control over your wife because you're angry at her. If it is a REAL worry then absolutely leave no stone unturned.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9387.0,"score_ratio":11.6875}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqa4fr","c_root_id_B":"etqph6g","created_at_utc_A":1563077383,"created_at_utc_B":1563096370,"score_A":53,"score_B":71,"human_ref_A":"Escalate with the police. Emphasize that this is not a custody issue but a kidnapping issue.","human_ref_B":"I realize what I am about to say isn't legal advice per se and the mods might have to remove it... But... Your wife might end up in jail for child abduction behind all this. I have no idea what your relationship is like, what the fighting is like... But do you genuinely fear she has done something bad with the children? Is there a history of abuse? Can you better articulate to us, and law enforcement, why you fear for their safety?   Sorry, I'm just trying to better understand your mindset.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18987.0,"score_ratio":1.3396226415}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqm74t","c_root_id_B":"etqph6g","created_at_utc_A":1563091474,"created_at_utc_B":1563096370,"score_A":16,"score_B":71,"human_ref_A":"If she has not adopted the child you have full rights under the law. Tell the police you want to report a kidnapping. If they do not listen ask for a supervisor or let your state representative know and they will take  are of it real quick.","human_ref_B":"I realize what I am about to say isn't legal advice per se and the mods might have to remove it... But... Your wife might end up in jail for child abduction behind all this. I have no idea what your relationship is like, what the fighting is like... But do you genuinely fear she has done something bad with the children? Is there a history of abuse? Can you better articulate to us, and law enforcement, why you fear for their safety?   Sorry, I'm just trying to better understand your mindset.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4896.0,"score_ratio":4.4375}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqm74t","c_root_id_B":"etrhnd0","created_at_utc_A":1563091474,"created_at_utc_B":1563121203,"score_A":16,"score_B":23,"human_ref_A":"If she has not adopted the child you have full rights under the law. Tell the police you want to report a kidnapping. If they do not listen ask for a supervisor or let your state representative know and they will take  are of it real quick.","human_ref_B":"If you want to end your marriage, reporting her for kidnapping is an excellent way to do it. But it\u2019s only been 4 hours. She could be cooling off at a friends house. If you truly fear for your childrens\u2019 safety, then escalate this with the police. But if you are just angry, or concerned in an \u201cI don\u2019t know where my kids are\u201d way, you should wait and keep calling family. You don\u2019t want her arrested for kidnapping because she decided to cool off by taking the kids out.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29729.0,"score_ratio":1.4375}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etranxw","c_root_id_B":"etrhnd0","created_at_utc_A":1563116510,"created_at_utc_B":1563121203,"score_A":18,"score_B":23,"human_ref_A":">This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right?  Nope. It seems like a mother taking her kids with her. As the police told you, you need to wait.","human_ref_B":"If you want to end your marriage, reporting her for kidnapping is an excellent way to do it. But it\u2019s only been 4 hours. She could be cooling off at a friends house. If you truly fear for your childrens\u2019 safety, then escalate this with the police. But if you are just angry, or concerned in an \u201cI don\u2019t know where my kids are\u201d way, you should wait and keep calling family. You don\u2019t want her arrested for kidnapping because she decided to cool off by taking the kids out.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4693.0,"score_ratio":1.2777777778}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"ets1yb3","c_root_id_B":"etqm74t","created_at_utc_A":1563134506,"created_at_utc_B":1563091474,"score_A":17,"score_B":16,"human_ref_A":"4 hours and you called the police on your wife? Doesn\u2019t seem a bit extreme to you at all? I mean maybe after a day or 2 or not hearing from her but damn","human_ref_B":"If she has not adopted the child you have full rights under the law. Tell the police you want to report a kidnapping. If they do not listen ask for a supervisor or let your state representative know and they will take  are of it real quick.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":43032.0,"score_ratio":1.0625}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etrthqv","c_root_id_B":"ets1yb3","created_at_utc_A":1563128768,"created_at_utc_B":1563134506,"score_A":15,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Why are you only concerned for one of your kids? Hope everything is okay but that is a very strange statement to make.","human_ref_B":"4 hours and you called the police on your wife? Doesn\u2019t seem a bit extreme to you at all? I mean maybe after a day or 2 or not hearing from her but damn","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5738.0,"score_ratio":1.1333333333}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"ets1yb3","c_root_id_B":"etroy59","created_at_utc_A":1563134506,"created_at_utc_B":1563125936,"score_A":17,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"4 hours and you called the police on your wife? Doesn\u2019t seem a bit extreme to you at all? I mean maybe after a day or 2 or not hearing from her but damn","human_ref_B":"You need to give us the information you're leaving out. Tell us what you two were fighting about it at least in general terms. Are you worried she's going to try to run off and disappear with the kids and try to start a new life etcetera Etc. If so tell us why. She obviously can't leave a two year old alone at home by themselves so if she went to cool off like you did she would have took the kids with her. Now is there anything that you have not told us about that would help us provide you with better legal advice, if so provide said information now. If you two just had a normal married couple argument then you should not be worried about you or your kids but the fact that you are says that you are either worrying about nothing or worrying about something that you still need to tell us about.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8570.0,"score_ratio":4.25}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etqm74t","c_root_id_B":"etranxw","created_at_utc_A":1563091474,"created_at_utc_B":1563116510,"score_A":16,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"If she has not adopted the child you have full rights under the law. Tell the police you want to report a kidnapping. If they do not listen ask for a supervisor or let your state representative know and they will take  are of it real quick.","human_ref_B":">This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right?  Nope. It seems like a mother taking her kids with her. As the police told you, you need to wait.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":25036.0,"score_ratio":1.125}
{"post_id":"ccymbl","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"[TX] My wife has taken her stepdaughter, my biological daughter, and the police won\u2019t do anything about it. Looking for some help here; my wife and I got into an argument and I left for a few minutes, as requested, to give her some space. When I returned, she was not here and was gone with our 2 kids, one is our child together and one is from a previous relationship of mine. I tried calling her and all of our friends\/relatives and no one has heard from her. It has been 4 hours.   I tried calling the police and they told me she hasn\u2019t been gone very long and it was more of a civil matter.   This seems like kidnapping since this isn\u2019t biologically or legally her daughter right? I\u2019m very concerned for my daughter.   Any advice would be great.","c_root_id_A":"etrthqv","c_root_id_B":"etroy59","created_at_utc_A":1563128768,"created_at_utc_B":1563125936,"score_A":15,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Why are you only concerned for one of your kids? Hope everything is okay but that is a very strange statement to make.","human_ref_B":"You need to give us the information you're leaving out. Tell us what you two were fighting about it at least in general terms. Are you worried she's going to try to run off and disappear with the kids and try to start a new life etcetera Etc. If so tell us why. She obviously can't leave a two year old alone at home by themselves so if she went to cool off like you did she would have took the kids with her. Now is there anything that you have not told us about that would help us provide you with better legal advice, if so provide said information now. If you two just had a normal married couple argument then you should not be worried about you or your kids but the fact that you are says that you are either worrying about nothing or worrying about something that you still need to tell us about.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2832.0,"score_ratio":3.75}
{"post_id":"87y446","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"How can a man (discreetly)find out if his wife is still married to her previous husband in another state (Arizona)? My buddy \"Fisher\" has been married for 3 years. His wife \"MaryAnn\" mentioned in casual conversation that she fears she is still married to her previous husband in Arizona (Fisher & MaryAnn live in California now.) Important: she was in a coma for approximately one year and never received any kind of closure- her previous spouse was just gone. Is there some kind of a national divorce database that can be searched online or something? Fisher is considering hiring a PI but I think there has to be a more simple way to find out tactfully. Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dwgg8mm","c_root_id_B":"dwggix6","created_at_utc_A":1522294014,"created_at_utc_B":1522294342,"score_A":4,"score_B":178,"human_ref_A":"Check the court marriage\/divorce records.","human_ref_B":"She got married 3 years ago while not knowing if she was still married to a previous spouse who ghosted her while she was in a coma?  And now the current husband wants to hire a PI to find out instead of just checking court records?  Not sure why anyone is worried about being discreet.  There's obviously no secrets to keep.  Besides, it is highly unlikely that she is divorced and doesn't know it if all husband number 1 did was disappear.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":328.0,"score_ratio":44.5}
{"post_id":"87y446","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"How can a man (discreetly)find out if his wife is still married to her previous husband in another state (Arizona)? My buddy \"Fisher\" has been married for 3 years. His wife \"MaryAnn\" mentioned in casual conversation that she fears she is still married to her previous husband in Arizona (Fisher & MaryAnn live in California now.) Important: she was in a coma for approximately one year and never received any kind of closure- her previous spouse was just gone. Is there some kind of a national divorce database that can be searched online or something? Fisher is considering hiring a PI but I think there has to be a more simple way to find out tactfully. Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dwgg8mm","c_root_id_B":"dwh2b1r","created_at_utc_A":1522294014,"created_at_utc_B":1522331487,"score_A":4,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Check the court marriage\/divorce records.","human_ref_B":"Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred.  So, if you know in what county the marriage took place, you can contact that clerk's office about how to search their public records.  Cheers!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":37473.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc74sj","c_root_id_B":"dtc7cli","created_at_utc_A":1517091555,"created_at_utc_B":1517091821,"score_A":12,"score_B":323,"human_ref_A":"It's inappropriate but contacting you once is not a crime.  Do not answer this person, period.  You will probably have to wait until Monday morning to reach a manager.  Don't panic.  This is probably someone who wants to date you, not an axe murderer.  That said, if he escalates this weekend, call the police, immediately.  It's very important that you not answer or provide this person with any attention whatsoever.  Just ignore.","human_ref_B":"> Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible  Don't be so sure. Lately Facebook has been recommending my bank teller, people who work at the grocery store I shop at, and other creepy shit like that.  They swear they aren't using location data in that way, but there's quite a few people (even info-security professionals) who think otherwise, if you google it.   Regardless, you can report this to the clinic, but you really have no legal recourse here.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":266.0,"score_ratio":26.9166666667}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc74sj","c_root_id_B":"dtcccxg","created_at_utc_A":1517091555,"created_at_utc_B":1517098046,"score_A":12,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"It's inappropriate but contacting you once is not a crime.  Do not answer this person, period.  You will probably have to wait until Monday morning to reach a manager.  Don't panic.  This is probably someone who wants to date you, not an axe murderer.  That said, if he escalates this weekend, call the police, immediately.  It's very important that you not answer or provide this person with any attention whatsoever.  Just ignore.","human_ref_B":"Actually what it is, is that facebook uses location services. It sees that two people were in close proximity for a duration and then recommends them as friends. I go to lots of bars and see this happen with my recommendations.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6491.0,"score_ratio":5.4166666667}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc7kwr","c_root_id_B":"dtcccxg","created_at_utc_A":1517092112,"created_at_utc_B":1517098046,"score_A":7,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"Unless this escalates there's no legal issue here. TX is pretty specific on what constitutes harassment or stalking and a single message isn't it.  The urgent care center should be very interested in a nurse who's using patient records as their own personal tinder. Accessing records in that way is extremely inappropriate and opens them up to the potential for other issues down the road.","human_ref_B":"Actually what it is, is that facebook uses location services. It sees that two people were in close proximity for a duration and then recommends them as friends. I go to lots of bars and see this happen with my recommendations.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5934.0,"score_ratio":9.2857142857}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcccxg","c_root_id_B":"dtc7s06","created_at_utc_A":1517098046,"created_at_utc_B":1517092357,"score_A":65,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Actually what it is, is that facebook uses location services. It sees that two people were in close proximity for a duration and then recommends them as friends. I go to lots of bars and see this happen with my recommendations.","human_ref_B":"Report him to his employer immediately. This is absolutely inappropriate and could get them into big trouble.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5689.0,"score_ratio":16.25}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcad69","c_root_id_B":"dtcccxg","created_at_utc_A":1517095535,"created_at_utc_B":1517098046,"score_A":2,"score_B":65,"human_ref_A":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","human_ref_B":"Actually what it is, is that facebook uses location services. It sees that two people were in close proximity for a duration and then recommends them as friends. I go to lots of bars and see this happen with my recommendations.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2511.0,"score_ratio":32.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc74sj","c_root_id_B":"dtco8mf","created_at_utc_A":1517091555,"created_at_utc_B":1517113456,"score_A":12,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"It's inappropriate but contacting you once is not a crime.  Do not answer this person, period.  You will probably have to wait until Monday morning to reach a manager.  Don't panic.  This is probably someone who wants to date you, not an axe murderer.  That said, if he escalates this weekend, call the police, immediately.  It's very important that you not answer or provide this person with any attention whatsoever.  Just ignore.","human_ref_B":"Even if his claim that she came up on the \u201cpeople you may know\u201d list is true, doesn\u2019t it seem odd that he actually went through with adding her? It seems to me that a person who follows HIPAA and it\u2019s guidelines wouldn\u2019t pursue a patient outside of the appropriate avenues.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21901.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc7kwr","c_root_id_B":"dtco8mf","created_at_utc_A":1517092112,"created_at_utc_B":1517113456,"score_A":7,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Unless this escalates there's no legal issue here. TX is pretty specific on what constitutes harassment or stalking and a single message isn't it.  The urgent care center should be very interested in a nurse who's using patient records as their own personal tinder. Accessing records in that way is extremely inappropriate and opens them up to the potential for other issues down the road.","human_ref_B":"Even if his claim that she came up on the \u201cpeople you may know\u201d list is true, doesn\u2019t it seem odd that he actually went through with adding her? It seems to me that a person who follows HIPAA and it\u2019s guidelines wouldn\u2019t pursue a patient outside of the appropriate avenues.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21344.0,"score_ratio":2.1428571429}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtco8mf","c_root_id_B":"dtc7s06","created_at_utc_A":1517113456,"created_at_utc_B":1517092357,"score_A":15,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Even if his claim that she came up on the \u201cpeople you may know\u201d list is true, doesn\u2019t it seem odd that he actually went through with adding her? It seems to me that a person who follows HIPAA and it\u2019s guidelines wouldn\u2019t pursue a patient outside of the appropriate avenues.","human_ref_B":"Report him to his employer immediately. This is absolutely inappropriate and could get them into big trouble.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":21099.0,"score_ratio":3.75}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtco8mf","c_root_id_B":"dtccvt8","created_at_utc_A":1517113456,"created_at_utc_B":1517098665,"score_A":15,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Even if his claim that she came up on the \u201cpeople you may know\u201d list is true, doesn\u2019t it seem odd that he actually went through with adding her? It seems to me that a person who follows HIPAA and it\u2019s guidelines wouldn\u2019t pursue a patient outside of the appropriate avenues.","human_ref_B":"Just curious, but did you do a facebook check-in or anything similar like that that you were at the clinic?  Also agree with the others, report the incident to the clinic for sure.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14791.0,"score_ratio":5.0}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcad69","c_root_id_B":"dtco8mf","created_at_utc_A":1517095535,"created_at_utc_B":1517113456,"score_A":2,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","human_ref_B":"Even if his claim that she came up on the \u201cpeople you may know\u201d list is true, doesn\u2019t it seem odd that he actually went through with adding her? It seems to me that a person who follows HIPAA and it\u2019s guidelines wouldn\u2019t pursue a patient outside of the appropriate avenues.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17921.0,"score_ratio":7.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc7s06","c_root_id_B":"dtcxhqv","created_at_utc_A":1517092357,"created_at_utc_B":1517131771,"score_A":4,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Report him to his employer immediately. This is absolutely inappropriate and could get them into big trouble.","human_ref_B":"You misunderstand the function and how much facebook is spying on you. My facebook suggests people that come into my job and it suggests my chiropractor as well despite having no mutuals.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39414.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcxhqv","c_root_id_B":"dtccvt8","created_at_utc_A":1517131771,"created_at_utc_B":1517098665,"score_A":6,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"You misunderstand the function and how much facebook is spying on you. My facebook suggests people that come into my job and it suggests my chiropractor as well despite having no mutuals.","human_ref_B":"Just curious, but did you do a facebook check-in or anything similar like that that you were at the clinic?  Also agree with the others, report the incident to the clinic for sure.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":33106.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcxhqv","c_root_id_B":"dtcad69","created_at_utc_A":1517131771,"created_at_utc_B":1517095535,"score_A":6,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"You misunderstand the function and how much facebook is spying on you. My facebook suggests people that come into my job and it suggests my chiropractor as well despite having no mutuals.","human_ref_B":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":36236.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc7s06","c_root_id_B":"dtctqzx","created_at_utc_A":1517092357,"created_at_utc_B":1517122952,"score_A":4,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Report him to his employer immediately. This is absolutely inappropriate and could get them into big trouble.","human_ref_B":"Delete facebook.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":30595.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtc7s06","c_root_id_B":"dtd2qxd","created_at_utc_A":1517092357,"created_at_utc_B":1517145095,"score_A":4,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Report him to his employer immediately. This is absolutely inappropriate and could get them into big trouble.","human_ref_B":"Facebook accesses your contact list and also, I think, your call logs. So if you recently called the clinic and the worker also has the clinic number in his phone, there you go.  ETA: Wait, yes, him actually messaging you is inappropriate. I only mean that it's possible that you were suggested by Facebook.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":52738.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtctqzx","c_root_id_B":"dtccvt8","created_at_utc_A":1517122952,"created_at_utc_B":1517098665,"score_A":6,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Delete facebook.","human_ref_B":"Just curious, but did you do a facebook check-in or anything similar like that that you were at the clinic?  Also agree with the others, report the incident to the clinic for sure.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":24287.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcad69","c_root_id_B":"dtctqzx","created_at_utc_A":1517095535,"created_at_utc_B":1517122952,"score_A":2,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","human_ref_B":"Delete facebook.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":27417.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtd2qxd","c_root_id_B":"dtccvt8","created_at_utc_A":1517145095,"created_at_utc_B":1517098665,"score_A":5,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Facebook accesses your contact list and also, I think, your call logs. So if you recently called the clinic and the worker also has the clinic number in his phone, there you go.  ETA: Wait, yes, him actually messaging you is inappropriate. I only mean that it's possible that you were suggested by Facebook.","human_ref_B":"Just curious, but did you do a facebook check-in or anything similar like that that you were at the clinic?  Also agree with the others, report the incident to the clinic for sure.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":46430.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcad69","c_root_id_B":"dtd2qxd","created_at_utc_A":1517095535,"created_at_utc_B":1517145095,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","human_ref_B":"Facebook accesses your contact list and also, I think, your call logs. So if you recently called the clinic and the worker also has the clinic number in his phone, there you go.  ETA: Wait, yes, him actually messaging you is inappropriate. I only mean that it's possible that you were suggested by Facebook.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":49560.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"7tg145","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.87,"history":"A worker at an urgent care clinic got my information from my chart and messaged me on Facebook I am sick and left work early on Monday to go to the doctor.  Today I was on Facebook and noticed I had a message request from a man I had no mutual friends with. Basically, the nurse who took my vitals found me on Facebook and said that he found me through \u201cpeople you may know\u201d which is not possible because, like I said, we have no mutual friends, he is twice my age and there is no way Facebook would suggest that. I have a very uncommon name so it was probably not that hard for him to find me. It really worries because I don\u2019t know what other information he has seen and might misuse.  I know this is very inappropriate of him, but is this illegal?? I already called the customer service line for the clinic and left a message but haven\u2019t heard back yet.  I\u2019m just really concerned about this whole situation and I don\u2019t really know what to do.   Edit: this happened in Texas","c_root_id_A":"dtcad69","c_root_id_B":"dtccvt8","created_at_utc_A":1517095535,"created_at_utc_B":1517098665,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I don't know how regular doc's offices are, but psychiatric clinics are not allowed to hang out, date or otherwise socialize with patients. The office manager at my former therapist's office wasn't even allowed to acknowledge me in public unless I did so first. We ended up being friends but couldn't even go to lunch together because she was told she could lose her job. They said due to her transcribing and filing personal records, therapy notes etc, she was in possession of knowledge that could potentially break HIPPA laws?  I don't know if it was just personal cya policy or law, but if your doctor office has a similar rule, he could lose his job.  It's inappropriate, regardless, and should be reported in my opinion.","human_ref_B":"Just curious, but did you do a facebook check-in or anything similar like that that you were at the clinic?  Also agree with the others, report the incident to the clinic for sure.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3130.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"u9sh8l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.9,"history":"Neighbor continues to drive over dirt\/turf between our driveway and his driveway. MN Previous homeowner allowed neighbor to pave driveway onto our property. We knew this upon purchase and while it\u2019s a little annoying, the portion on our property is only about a triangle worth of ground that\u2019s approximately 7-8 feet on each side.  The problem is that he started driving across our driveway, over our rock bed and grass and then onto his driveway because he prefers approaching it from our side. He is wrecking our rock bed, edging, and turning what used to be grass into a mud pit.   I tried to do some landscaping and placed decorative small boulders in the way but he drove over them and then came over to our house and complained they were there.  I\u2019m giving him a letter today formally asking that he stop driving over our property to access his driveway but also telling him he can continue to use the easement.   I know it\u2019s a bit confusing. He has a giant truck and we\u2019re in a city so if he approaches from the other side, it\u2019s his property that gets wrecked from his giant tires. We have ample street parking he chooses not to use.  Any thoughts on what to do if he continues?","c_root_id_A":"i5u284t","c_root_id_B":"i5ukb39","created_at_utc_A":1650683196,"created_at_utc_B":1650694590,"score_A":3,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Is the easement written into the deed?  If not, you may want to consult a local lawyer on whether it can be withdrawn, and how you could do so.","human_ref_B":"Get bigger boulders. Explain that you like the look of them and want to deter their theft as well.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11394.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmnlw7","c_root_id_B":"dpmmgzh","created_at_utc_A":1510335481,"created_at_utc_B":1510334311,"score_A":171,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Covering your doorbell or having it disconnected is probably a good idea. I would expect whoever is doing this would just start knocking loudly, but at least that takes more effort and is likely to also alert the neighbors directly beside you (presuming that your immediate neighbors aren't the ones doing this).   Also, keep a record of every time this happens. Keep contacting whatever housing administration office you have. Present them with your records. Emphasize that this is an ongoing issue that is impacting your academic performance and making you feel unsafe in your apartment. Keep putting the onus on them to come up with solutions if they won't let you set up a camera.","human_ref_B":"Really can't do much here but call the police when it happens.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1170.0,"score_ratio":10.0588235294}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmo78m","c_root_id_B":"dpmp3ug","created_at_utc_A":1510336089,"created_at_utc_B":1510337031,"score_A":18,"score_B":69,"human_ref_A":"What was wrong with the tape?","human_ref_B":"Even if you don\u2019t want to put in a wireless camera with 3M tape; I bet hanging a sign saying *Smile! You\u2019re on hidden camera!\u201d Would make them stop. Even if they spent time searching every pinhole in the hallway, they couldn\u2019t be sure that didn\u2019t miss it. (Even though nothing is there).","labels":0,"seconds_difference":942.0,"score_ratio":3.8333333333}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmmgzh","c_root_id_B":"dpmp3ug","created_at_utc_A":1510334311,"created_at_utc_B":1510337031,"score_A":17,"score_B":69,"human_ref_A":"Really can't do much here but call the police when it happens.","human_ref_B":"Even if you don\u2019t want to put in a wireless camera with 3M tape; I bet hanging a sign saying *Smile! You\u2019re on hidden camera!\u201d Would make them stop. Even if they spent time searching every pinhole in the hallway, they couldn\u2019t be sure that didn\u2019t miss it. (Even though nothing is there).","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2720.0,"score_ratio":4.0588235294}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmo78m","c_root_id_B":"dpmwkmv","created_at_utc_A":1510336089,"created_at_utc_B":1510344962,"score_A":18,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"What was wrong with the tape?","human_ref_B":"I live across from a bar where a lot of college kids go, so had our bell rung a lot at night as well.  Solved it by putting an 'on\/off' switch for the bell next to the door inside, we just switch it off before going to bed and turn it back on in the morning.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8873.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmwkmv","c_root_id_B":"dpmmgzh","created_at_utc_A":1510344962,"created_at_utc_B":1510334311,"score_A":21,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"I live across from a bar where a lot of college kids go, so had our bell rung a lot at night as well.  Solved it by putting an 'on\/off' switch for the bell next to the door inside, we just switch it off before going to bed and turn it back on in the morning.","human_ref_B":"Really can't do much here but call the police when it happens.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10651.0,"score_ratio":1.2352941176}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmwkmv","c_root_id_B":"dpmp92j","created_at_utc_A":1510344962,"created_at_utc_B":1510337184,"score_A":21,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"I live across from a bar where a lot of college kids go, so had our bell rung a lot at night as well.  Solved it by putting an 'on\/off' switch for the bell next to the door inside, we just switch it off before going to bed and turn it back on in the morning.","human_ref_B":"Do you have a peep hole in the door? You might be able to install a tiny camera there.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7778.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmw7xt","c_root_id_B":"dpmwkmv","created_at_utc_A":1510344573,"created_at_utc_B":1510344962,"score_A":5,"score_B":21,"human_ref_A":"Disable the doorbell.  You can always re-enable it when you move out.","human_ref_B":"I live across from a bar where a lot of college kids go, so had our bell rung a lot at night as well.  Solved it by putting an 'on\/off' switch for the bell next to the door inside, we just switch it off before going to bed and turn it back on in the morning.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":389.0,"score_ratio":4.2}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmwkmv","c_root_id_B":"dpmveoq","created_at_utc_A":1510344962,"created_at_utc_B":1510343688,"score_A":21,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I live across from a bar where a lot of college kids go, so had our bell rung a lot at night as well.  Solved it by putting an 'on\/off' switch for the bell next to the door inside, we just switch it off before going to bed and turn it back on in the morning.","human_ref_B":"Can you Disable it without breaking it somehow ?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1274.0,"score_ratio":7.0}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmmgzh","c_root_id_B":"dpmo78m","created_at_utc_A":1510334311,"created_at_utc_B":1510336089,"score_A":17,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"Really can't do much here but call the police when it happens.","human_ref_B":"What was wrong with the tape?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1778.0,"score_ratio":1.0588235294}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmw7xt","c_root_id_B":"dpndwst","created_at_utc_A":1510344573,"created_at_utc_B":1510366679,"score_A":5,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Disable the doorbell.  You can always re-enable it when you move out.","human_ref_B":"Get rid of the doorbell.  10 years ago during a reconstruction of my house the contractor didn't reconnect the doorbell.  It took me a while to figure out.  Now, I will never have a doorbell again.  I couldn't be happier without one.  The people you know who really need you know how to go to the side and bang on a window or something if they need you but don't have their phone or something.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":22106.0,"score_ratio":1.2}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpndwst","c_root_id_B":"dpmxgx3","created_at_utc_A":1510366679,"created_at_utc_B":1510345944,"score_A":6,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Get rid of the doorbell.  10 years ago during a reconstruction of my house the contractor didn't reconnect the doorbell.  It took me a while to figure out.  Now, I will never have a doorbell again.  I couldn't be happier without one.  The people you know who really need you know how to go to the side and bang on a window or something if they need you but don't have their phone or something.","human_ref_B":"Disconnect it inside.  They can still knock, but that's less annoying than the bell, imo.  I disconnected mine years ago.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":20735.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmzr1g","c_root_id_B":"dpndwst","created_at_utc_A":1510348451,"created_at_utc_B":1510366679,"score_A":4,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Have you actually tried confronting your neighbor?","human_ref_B":"Get rid of the doorbell.  10 years ago during a reconstruction of my house the contractor didn't reconnect the doorbell.  It took me a while to figure out.  Now, I will never have a doorbell again.  I couldn't be happier without one.  The people you know who really need you know how to go to the side and bang on a window or something if they need you but don't have their phone or something.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18228.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpndwst","c_root_id_B":"dpmveoq","created_at_utc_A":1510366679,"created_at_utc_B":1510343688,"score_A":6,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Get rid of the doorbell.  10 years ago during a reconstruction of my house the contractor didn't reconnect the doorbell.  It took me a while to figure out.  Now, I will never have a doorbell again.  I couldn't be happier without one.  The people you know who really need you know how to go to the side and bang on a window or something if they need you but don't have their phone or something.","human_ref_B":"Can you Disable it without breaking it somehow ?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":22991.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmveoq","c_root_id_B":"dpmw7xt","created_at_utc_A":1510343688,"created_at_utc_B":1510344573,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Can you Disable it without breaking it somehow ?","human_ref_B":"Disable the doorbell.  You can always re-enable it when you move out.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":885.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmzr1g","c_root_id_B":"dpmxgx3","created_at_utc_A":1510348451,"created_at_utc_B":1510345944,"score_A":4,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Have you actually tried confronting your neighbor?","human_ref_B":"Disconnect it inside.  They can still knock, but that's less annoying than the bell, imo.  I disconnected mine years ago.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2507.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"7c2gkj","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Neighbors won't stop ringing our bell [CA] Hey all, I realize this may be a very petty issue but my roommate and I are fed up and desperately just want it to stop. We are both law students at a public university and live in the graduate housing available, which for the last year has been fine. But for the last month one of our neighbors had been ding dong ditching us. It started the first couple times in the afternoon\/evening. Both times I was standing next to the door and opened it immediately and no one was there\/anywhere in the hall, but I saw our neighbors door closing. Since then it's progressively gotten worse, and seven times over the last month has occurred during the night. It's not accidental. The bell is rung three or four times in quick succession. We thought the bell was defective at first so we taped over it and everything stopped. But once I removed the cover, it started immediately again. I've tried to rush out and catch the person but I can never see anyone.   I've contacted housing and they said it was concerning and asked us to keep them updated but otherwise have done nothing. I'm so tired of being woken up at 4 in the morning by the doorbell, and to be honest, I find it frightening. I asked housing if I can install a camera and they said no because I can't damage the apt at all. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We have finals in two weeks and I don't want to be woken all night by doorbells. Is this something I can file a police report about? I know that seems like a wild reaction but our housing office tends to refuse to do anything about issues unless pressed by an outside party.   We have no idea who is doing this. We don't know many people in our building. We're quiet and keep to ourselves for the most part, and haven't hosted any sort of party or gathering for over 6 months. We try to be courteous of our downstairs neighbors and are usually both in bed by 10\/11 so we aren't walking around or running appliances through the night.   Any advice?","c_root_id_A":"dpmzr1g","c_root_id_B":"dpmveoq","created_at_utc_A":1510348451,"created_at_utc_B":1510343688,"score_A":4,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Have you actually tried confronting your neighbor?","human_ref_B":"Can you Disable it without breaking it somehow ?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4763.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcrpn9","c_root_id_B":"etcvdx0","created_at_utc_A":1562691244,"created_at_utc_B":1562693433,"score_A":2,"score_B":457,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"He may be running an unlicensed day care.  It looks like in Indiana they can be unlicensed if they have 5 or fewer unrelated children in their care.  So if you think that there may be 6 or more children there, it may be worth a report to the FSSA.  edit: I found a link to Indiana's Child Care Finder.  You can check there to see if he is licensed or not.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2189.0,"score_ratio":228.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcvi8y","c_root_id_B":"etcyog5","created_at_utc_A":1562693505,"created_at_utc_B":1562695416,"score_A":273,"score_B":306,"human_ref_A":"Security cameras as a start, to record what the kids are doing, and calling the police to trespass the kids whenever they're in your yard.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer- but I have had a neighbor from hell.  1) security cameras- you can get some that are good quality on amazon for a good price. If you think the kids will mess with them put them up inside.  Store the videos of them trespassing.  2) Get no trespassing signs-  put them up make sure you look into how many feet they have to be posted and what color you need for your area.  3) Send a certified letter- Let your neighbor know via letter that these kids who are in his care, are not welcome on your property.   4) Keep a journal- in this journal write down every interaction you have with them. Write down the date, time, location, and a brief factual report of what happened. Do not get emotional, stick to the facts. Also wright down what you did ( like call the police) the names of people you spoke with and the date and time. Also make a note of if you have video footage.  5) Keep your dogs safe- make sure your dogs are up to date on their vaccines and are licensed per your local laws. Call your local animal control and ask what there policy is on dogs that are being harassed, and tormented. My local animal control, refused to fine me for my dogs barking because my neighbor was taunting and baiting them.    6) Call CPS- next time that\u2019s kids are in your yard, call CPS. The police have a lot to deal with and this isn\u2019t going to be a high priority until something serious happens. Cps is your best bet, since this man is supposed to be watching these kids. Letting them run wild is very dangerous. Call CPS and let them know that he is failing to look after the children in his care.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1911.0,"score_ratio":1.1208791209}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcyog5","c_root_id_B":"etcrpn9","created_at_utc_A":1562695416,"created_at_utc_B":1562691244,"score_A":306,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer- but I have had a neighbor from hell.  1) security cameras- you can get some that are good quality on amazon for a good price. If you think the kids will mess with them put them up inside.  Store the videos of them trespassing.  2) Get no trespassing signs-  put them up make sure you look into how many feet they have to be posted and what color you need for your area.  3) Send a certified letter- Let your neighbor know via letter that these kids who are in his care, are not welcome on your property.   4) Keep a journal- in this journal write down every interaction you have with them. Write down the date, time, location, and a brief factual report of what happened. Do not get emotional, stick to the facts. Also wright down what you did ( like call the police) the names of people you spoke with and the date and time. Also make a note of if you have video footage.  5) Keep your dogs safe- make sure your dogs are up to date on their vaccines and are licensed per your local laws. Call your local animal control and ask what there policy is on dogs that are being harassed, and tormented. My local animal control, refused to fine me for my dogs barking because my neighbor was taunting and baiting them.    6) Call CPS- next time that\u2019s kids are in your yard, call CPS. The police have a lot to deal with and this isn\u2019t going to be a high priority until something serious happens. Cps is your best bet, since this man is supposed to be watching these kids. Letting them run wild is very dangerous. Call CPS and let them know that he is failing to look after the children in his care.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. 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I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4172.0,"score_ratio":153.0}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcvi8y","c_root_id_B":"etcrpn9","created_at_utc_A":1562693505,"created_at_utc_B":1562691244,"score_A":273,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Security cameras as a start, to record what the kids are doing, and calling the police to trespass the kids whenever they're in your yard.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2261.0,"score_ratio":136.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcrpn9","c_root_id_B":"etd8vnh","created_at_utc_A":1562691244,"created_at_utc_B":1562701652,"score_A":2,"score_B":91,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Are you OK with them having that staircase on your property? If not, deal with that right away because the longer it stays the more difficult getting rid of it may be.   I agree with the daycare comment, \"daycare\" was my first thought when reading your description. If I were you I would try to find that out. His landlord might not be OK with this legal liability, if he doesn't know about the (possible) illegal business being run on his property, and having a daycare would affect his insurance. And, the cops might listen to you more if you say the kids from the daycare next door are lighting fireworks and trespassing, as opposed to just your neighbor's kids.   I agree with the fence idea, too. Even if you get this specific thing to stop, this guy will still be there, doing his thing, which doesn't include caring about your property or rights.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10408.0,"score_ratio":45.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"ete3l9r","c_root_id_B":"etetf3h","created_at_utc_A":1562722059,"created_at_utc_B":1562745980,"score_A":13,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Why is their staircase on your property? That is an issue you need to address.","human_ref_B":"I'd sit out there and scream the fuck out of the kids and act like the crazy fucking neighbor they don't want to have anything to do with.  &#x200B;  I taught on a reservation and all the teachers lived in the same housing complex. A new teacher with two girls moved in on the other side of our triplex and one of the girls was teasing my neighbor's dog that was in the yard. I stuck my head out and screamed at her to get the hell out of my neighbor's yard and to leave the dog alone.  &#x200B;  Stupid girl went and told her mom that a mean lady yelled at her, came to my house wanting to talk, and I tell her, \"Yeah, your unsupervised kid is tormenting an unfriendly guard dog whose owners aren't home. She was teasing it and sticking her hand in and out of the fence. I don't want the poor thing euthanized when it bites her arm off. AND I wasn't going to go tell your mom what you were doing (little girl was standing behind her) You just told on yourself.\"  &#x200B;  The mom processed this, thanked me, and turned slowly towards her daughter who was already scooting away home.  &#x200B;  Don't hurt the kids. Don't threaten the kids. Just be crazier than the guy that is watching them. Get a big box and fill it full of toys and throw it back into their yard. My mom used to do that to neighbors who let their cats or dogs poop in our yard.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23921.0,"score_ratio":1.1538461538}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etetf3h","c_root_id_B":"ete5wmq","created_at_utc_A":1562745980,"created_at_utc_B":1562723729,"score_A":15,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"I'd sit out there and scream the fuck out of the kids and act like the crazy fucking neighbor they don't want to have anything to do with.  &#x200B;  I taught on a reservation and all the teachers lived in the same housing complex. A new teacher with two girls moved in on the other side of our triplex and one of the girls was teasing my neighbor's dog that was in the yard. I stuck my head out and screamed at her to get the hell out of my neighbor's yard and to leave the dog alone.  &#x200B;  Stupid girl went and told her mom that a mean lady yelled at her, came to my house wanting to talk, and I tell her, \"Yeah, your unsupervised kid is tormenting an unfriendly guard dog whose owners aren't home. She was teasing it and sticking her hand in and out of the fence. I don't want the poor thing euthanized when it bites her arm off. AND I wasn't going to go tell your mom what you were doing (little girl was standing behind her) You just told on yourself.\"  &#x200B;  The mom processed this, thanked me, and turned slowly towards her daughter who was already scooting away home.  &#x200B;  Don't hurt the kids. Don't threaten the kids. Just be crazier than the guy that is watching them. Get a big box and fill it full of toys and throw it back into their yard. My mom used to do that to neighbors who let their cats or dogs poop in our yard.","human_ref_B":"How old are these kids and how many of them?   Legal wise, I would call CPS or just waiting for the landlord for an investigation. It sounds like the owner is running an unliscenced daycare, and even if not, letting the kids run wild is serious neglicence depending on theri age. Eitehr of these options are going to take a while, however.  &#x200B;  Nonlegal wise, If they' or at least some of them are old enough, you might just be better off talking to the kids themselves and asking them to not come onto your property. Otherwise, I would suggest getting a bigger, better fence, like a 9ft wooden one, as opposed to a simple chain-link.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":22251.0,"score_ratio":2.1428571429}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcrpn9","c_root_id_B":"etetf3h","created_at_utc_A":1562691244,"created_at_utc_B":1562745980,"score_A":2,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"I'd sit out there and scream the fuck out of the kids and act like the crazy fucking neighbor they don't want to have anything to do with.  &#x200B;  I taught on a reservation and all the teachers lived in the same housing complex. A new teacher with two girls moved in on the other side of our triplex and one of the girls was teasing my neighbor's dog that was in the yard. I stuck my head out and screamed at her to get the hell out of my neighbor's yard and to leave the dog alone.  &#x200B;  Stupid girl went and told her mom that a mean lady yelled at her, came to my house wanting to talk, and I tell her, \"Yeah, your unsupervised kid is tormenting an unfriendly guard dog whose owners aren't home. She was teasing it and sticking her hand in and out of the fence. I don't want the poor thing euthanized when it bites her arm off. AND I wasn't going to go tell your mom what you were doing (little girl was standing behind her) You just told on yourself.\"  &#x200B;  The mom processed this, thanked me, and turned slowly towards her daughter who was already scooting away home.  &#x200B;  Don't hurt the kids. Don't threaten the kids. Just be crazier than the guy that is watching them. Get a big box and fill it full of toys and throw it back into their yard. My mom used to do that to neighbors who let their cats or dogs poop in our yard.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":54736.0,"score_ratio":7.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etcrpn9","c_root_id_B":"ete3l9r","created_at_utc_A":1562691244,"created_at_utc_B":1562722059,"score_A":2,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","human_ref_B":"Why is their staircase on your property? That is an issue you need to address.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":30815.0,"score_ratio":6.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"ete5wmq","c_root_id_B":"etcrpn9","created_at_utc_A":1562723729,"created_at_utc_B":1562691244,"score_A":7,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"How old are these kids and how many of them?   Legal wise, I would call CPS or just waiting for the landlord for an investigation. It sounds like the owner is running an unliscenced daycare, and even if not, letting the kids run wild is serious neglicence depending on theri age. Eitehr of these options are going to take a while, however.  &#x200B;  Nonlegal wise, If they' or at least some of them are old enough, you might just be better off talking to the kids themselves and asking them to not come onto your property. Otherwise, I would suggest getting a bigger, better fence, like a 9ft wooden one, as opposed to a simple chain-link.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":32485.0,"score_ratio":3.5}
{"post_id":"cb3fqa","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN) So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.   Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day.  Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?   The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?","c_root_id_A":"etfma58","c_root_id_B":"etcrpn9","created_at_utc_A":1562772847,"created_at_utc_B":1562691244,"score_A":3,"score_B":2,"human_ref_A":"Anytime someone I do not know is illegally on my property, I just call the police and file a trespassing report.  Period.     >  I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  You need to escalate it up the chain of command.  The cops may think you are not serious about the issue.   Trespassing is trespassing.  Keep calling, and keep demanding that they deal with the issue.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/Mercarcher\r \r Title: **Neighbors kids won't stop destroying my yard. What options do I have? (IN)**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > So ive been having issues with my neighbors kids playing in my yard. I've planted a tree which they rip the leaves off of to the point that they are killing multiple branches, they leave my yard filled with toys (multiple of which have been destroyed when I mow and hit them when they are hiding in the grass which is Great for my mower), and my wife caught them shooting off fireworks from our yard today. They get out my hose and play with it, and generally leave trash everywhere in my yard. I also have a fence up in my back yard and whenever I let my dogs out they taunt my dogs with sticks and won't leave them alone. I've called the police multiple times but they never do anything.  >  > Ive talked with the guy who lives there and he doesn't care. He watches them do all this stuff and refuses to stop them. I'm not sure if he's their dad or what because there is always like 3-5 different women coming over dropping off random kids as he's unemployed and just stays home all day. >  > Im going to talk with his landlord next time I see him, but until then what options do I have?  >  > The property line is directly on the side of their house and it is a triplex to which they have an exterior staircase that is actually on my property. I'm thinking about putting up a fence in the front yard and changing the back yard to a privacy fence instead of a welded metal fence. What other options do I have?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.6319918 & 17\/64ths | Report Issues","labels":1,"seconds_difference":81603.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic1t9wn","c_root_id_B":"ic23if2","created_at_utc_A":1655005505,"created_at_utc_B":1655012059,"score_A":27,"score_B":650,"human_ref_A":"Anyone can be sued. If you're sued, let your homeowner's insurance know. One hopes that won't happen.","human_ref_B":"Yes, you and the beekeeper can both be sued.  Pretty much anyone can be sued for anything in the US.  But the most they would be able to collect is the value of 1 dog of similar age\/breed.  So unless it's some super rare exotic show dog with lots of paperwork somewhere between a few hundred dollars and a few thousand dollars is the maximum they could collect if they sued and won.  If they sue, odds are your home owner's insurance would cover your liability, usually you would have somewhere between $50,000 and $1,000,000 of liability coverage on your policy.  They would provide a lawyer if it went to court and would pay out if a settlement was reached.    I have no clue if they would be likely to win in court or if your home owner's insurance would offer a settlement to avoid going to court.  The dog owner would argue that the fog was killed because your beekeeper disturbed the hive that you allowed to exist on your property.  However your lawyer would argue that bees are wildlife and you did not settle them there and were taking steps to remove them in a responsible manner and that their dog would not have died if it had not been tied up (if this is illegal it would be mentioned here) outside.  Probably not worth losing sleep over this one.  But if you get served with a lawsuit, don't ignore it and immediately contact your home owner's insurance.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6554.0,"score_ratio":24.0740740741}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic2qf5w","c_root_id_B":"ic1t9wn","created_at_utc_A":1655032059,"created_at_utc_B":1655005505,"score_A":86,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"You can be sued here, just like you can be sued for anything.  I don't believe you would be liable for anything here, since you hired a professional there doesn't seem to have been any negligence on your part that would give rise to a claim. The beekeeper may be liable if he acted inappropriately.  Whatever the liability may be, it will most likely be limited to the value of the dog, which unless it was a particularly rare breed, will likely be less than a few hundred dollars.   If you are served, acquire the services of a lawyer and follow their advice. Do not ignore any court summons.","human_ref_B":"Anyone can be sued. If you're sued, let your homeowner's insurance know. One hopes that won't happen.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":26554.0,"score_ratio":3.1851851852}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic3857q","c_root_id_B":"ic1t9wn","created_at_utc_A":1655043152,"created_at_utc_B":1655005505,"score_A":61,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"You can be sued but thats where your home owners insurance comes in to play. Call them now and notify them of the incident (many policies require notification of any potential incidents).  More then likely they will settle or push the law suite off to the beekeeper. You most likely met the bar of a prudent man by calling around for expert removal.  Beekeeper is probably screwed. Hope he has E&O insurance. Granted by screwed as others said probably only up to the value ofnthe dog so a few hundred bucks maybe.","human_ref_B":"Anyone can be sued. If you're sued, let your homeowner's insurance know. One hopes that won't happen.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":37647.0,"score_ratio":2.2592592593}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic1t9wn","c_root_id_B":"ic3b1b2","created_at_utc_A":1655005505,"created_at_utc_B":1655044633,"score_A":27,"score_B":39,"human_ref_A":"Anyone can be sued. If you're sued, let your homeowner's insurance know. One hopes that won't happen.","human_ref_B":"I'm grabbing your contract with the beekeeper, any advertisements you saw from them, and any communications between you and the keeper.  Your worst case is if you picked the keeper out of a hat of people recently released from prison, so collect everything that shows you did some basic research in picking the guy  Note that you and the beekeeper are in very different positions, and with different interests (You benefit from the beekeeper lying to you about his expertise, etc.) so I wouldn't jump on his ship","labels":0,"seconds_difference":39128.0,"score_ratio":1.4444444444}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic1t9wn","c_root_id_B":"ic433s7","created_at_utc_A":1655005505,"created_at_utc_B":1655057798,"score_A":27,"score_B":36,"human_ref_A":"Anyone can be sued. If you're sued, let your homeowner's insurance know. One hopes that won't happen.","human_ref_B":">Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm.   100% shitty beekeeper you picked because even a regular person can tell if it's an Africanized beehive by their sound AND the fact that they have aggressive scouts whereas normal honey bees do not.  If you get within 10-20ft of an Africanized hive they will attack.    Also, anyone with any sense would not have touched the hive if there was a chained animal there because even regular bees can kill a dog, so your guy is wrong on both counts.  Your neighbor absolutely should sue this amateur beekeeper.  I'm assuming you went with the cheapest one.  What a horrible way for an animal to die.  The beekeeper is 100% liable and is a very very stupid person to boot if the bees killed the dog.  Some states require licensing for beekeepers and I think Texas is one of them, but you may want to call TAMU to find out for sure.  You really should have called them in the first place.  Anything unknown and Ag related really should go through them.  Now that you're a land owner I would keep them on speed dial for any questions in the future.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":52293.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"vadho1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.97,"history":"Hired beekeeper to remove bees from property. It turned out to be African Killer Bees and they swarmed the neighborhood and killed a neighbor\u2019s dog. (TX) Recently inherited some property and I was made aware by the tenant that there were bees in the shed. After calling around to several beekeepers I managed to find one to hire to remove the hive. Neither I or my tenant were present on the property during the removal. The beekeeper began inspection of the hive and had to cut a apart of the shed off to investigate. Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm. He was in a bee suit but the bees swarmed around and killed the neighbors dog. We believe the dog was chained up (illegal?) and that\u2019s why it couldn\u2019t escape because the property is not fenced in. Fire department was called to spray down the bees and get them out of the air. The queen was collected. Neighbor is pissed he wasn\u2019t informed of the removal (he was aware of the existence of bees).   My self and the keeper are afraid we can get sued. Am I liable here? Is the beekeeper liable? The neighbor has a history of suing companies in the past.","c_root_id_A":"ic433s7","c_root_id_B":"ic3o7bn","created_at_utc_A":1655057798,"created_at_utc_B":1655050906,"score_A":36,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":">Beekeeper didn\u2019t know it was Africanized bees until they began to swarm.   100% shitty beekeeper you picked because even a regular person can tell if it's an Africanized beehive by their sound AND the fact that they have aggressive scouts whereas normal honey bees do not.  If you get within 10-20ft of an Africanized hive they will attack.    Also, anyone with any sense would not have touched the hive if there was a chained animal there because even regular bees can kill a dog, so your guy is wrong on both counts.  Your neighbor absolutely should sue this amateur beekeeper.  I'm assuming you went with the cheapest one.  What a horrible way for an animal to die.  The beekeeper is 100% liable and is a very very stupid person to boot if the bees killed the dog.  Some states require licensing for beekeepers and I think Texas is one of them, but you may want to call TAMU to find out for sure.  You really should have called them in the first place.  Anything unknown and Ag related really should go through them.  Now that you're a land owner I would keep them on speed dial for any questions in the future.","human_ref_B":"If you are liable is extremely context-specific effectively, it will come down to whether you take all the necessary precautions a reasonably prudent homeowner would in this situation. That's virtually impossible to answer for the information provided because it is highly fact-specific. Suffice it to say you could be sued, and if that happens, you should contact your home insurance. In all likeliness, you won't be; however, the cost of a new dog is trivial compared to a lawsuit, and unless the owner wants his day in court or the dog was worth a lot more, for some reason, the juice is unlikely worth the squeeze.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6892.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevc2xv","c_root_id_B":"hevt04d","created_at_utc_A":1633020775,"created_at_utc_B":1633027785,"score_A":116,"score_B":129,"human_ref_A":"\\PDF warning\\] [http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  In short, you fill out the paperwork, pay the filing fees, file the paperwork with the court, await your court date, show up and present your case, obtain a judgement, then -- arguably the more difficult part -- figure out how to force the defendant to pay up, as small claims court doesn't put money directly into your pocket.  Note that Texas *can* make it difficult to force defendants to pay up if they, a) don't willingly pay up, and\/or, b) have the money just sitting in a bank account somewhere, as Texas really limits the methods in which a small claims plaintiff can levy accounts, seize assets, and garnish wages for non-exempt property and money.  That shouldn't dissuade you from suing, it's just to set your expectations about the process of actually getting compensated afterward.","human_ref_B":"In addition to the small claims court route, don't forget about declaring a loss on both your federal and state income tax returns.  You have an actual loss, a police report that should be enough documentation.  If you take this to small claims court and are stiffed because there is no money - then this may be at least something to soften the financial blow.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7010.0,"score_ratio":1.1120689655}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevbbgx","c_root_id_B":"hevt04d","created_at_utc_A":1633020462,"created_at_utc_B":1633027785,"score_A":53,"score_B":129,"human_ref_A":"This pdf put out by the panola county courthouse seems to be a good place to start: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  From here: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/page\/panola.Justice","human_ref_B":"In addition to the small claims court route, don't forget about declaring a loss on both your federal and state income tax returns.  You have an actual loss, a police report that should be enough documentation.  If you take this to small claims court and are stiffed because there is no money - then this may be at least something to soften the financial blow.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7323.0,"score_ratio":2.4339622642}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hevt04d","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633027785,"score_A":5,"score_B":129,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"In addition to the small claims court route, don't forget about declaring a loss on both your federal and state income tax returns.  You have an actual loss, a police report that should be enough documentation.  If you take this to small claims court and are stiffed because there is no money - then this may be at least something to soften the financial blow.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4900.0,"score_ratio":25.8}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevc2xv","c_root_id_B":"hewjb6k","created_at_utc_A":1633020775,"created_at_utc_B":1633039204,"score_A":116,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"\\PDF warning\\] [http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  In short, you fill out the paperwork, pay the filing fees, file the paperwork with the court, await your court date, show up and present your case, obtain a judgement, then -- arguably the more difficult part -- figure out how to force the defendant to pay up, as small claims court doesn't put money directly into your pocket.  Note that Texas *can* make it difficult to force defendants to pay up if they, a) don't willingly pay up, and\/or, b) have the money just sitting in a bank account somewhere, as Texas really limits the methods in which a small claims plaintiff can levy accounts, seize assets, and garnish wages for non-exempt property and money.  That shouldn't dissuade you from suing, it's just to set your expectations about the process of actually getting compensated afterward.","human_ref_B":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18429.0,"score_ratio":1.0344827586}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hewi6au","c_root_id_B":"hewjb6k","created_at_utc_A":1633038691,"created_at_utc_B":1633039204,"score_A":68,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"I suggest buying all replacements yourself, especially anything live.  Any other person is unlikely to be invested enough to properly check out the breeder and the animal itself.  If she replaces the fowl herself, you may end up with a genetic disorder or other hereditary issue that could ruin your entire flock (as far as being able to sell them at premium prices) and possibly your reputation as a breeder of quality purebred birds. Some of these issues can be seen by someone familiar with the breed or can be brought out in conversation with the sellers.  Then she should repay you for those costs.    Same thing about coops, fencing, etc.  Sometimes it\u2019s difficult  to easily tell the quality of these things, and by the time you realize that it\u2019s not sturdy enough, it\u2019s too late.  Also, the size of fence openings can seem similar and fine until you enter a season of chicks or kits and realize the babies can get through the openings.  Or a raccoon can reach in.  (Think about how few people other than breeders will realize that a rabbit cage with baby-saver wire at the bottom is very different than one without.)  Another reason to buy them yourself is so you can get your business back on track right away.    Keep good records of your rabbits\u2019 kindling also.  After that kind of fright, you may be out a lot of rabbits if mating shuts down, pregnancies are aborted, or does dry up.    That\u2019s a horrible situation.  I hope you recover, emotionally and financially","human_ref_B":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":513.0,"score_ratio":1.7647058824}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevbbgx","c_root_id_B":"hewjb6k","created_at_utc_A":1633020462,"created_at_utc_B":1633039204,"score_A":53,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"This pdf put out by the panola county courthouse seems to be a good place to start: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  From here: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/page\/panola.Justice","human_ref_B":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18742.0,"score_ratio":2.2641509434}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hew1tgw","c_root_id_B":"hewjb6k","created_at_utc_A":1633031504,"created_at_utc_B":1633039204,"score_A":45,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"If this is an ongoing issue with no financial remedy and your neighbor refuses to address the issue of restraining the dogs your husbands first instincts on how to handle the situation is legal in Texas with a few caveats:  https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2015\/10\/12\/questions-from-tiffanys-desk-what-if-dogs-are-threatening-my-livestock\/","human_ref_B":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7700.0,"score_ratio":2.6666666667}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hewjb6k","c_root_id_B":"hew4ewt","created_at_utc_A":1633039204,"created_at_utc_B":1633032609,"score_A":120,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","human_ref_B":"In addition to all the SCC and tax advice, I suggest that you beef up the fencing around your property so other animals cannot get in, especially if you are raising animals for income.   It is truly heartbreaking to lose animals due to the prey instincts of other animals.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6595.0,"score_ratio":6.6666666667}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hewjb6k","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633039204,"score_A":5,"score_B":120,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"> My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property.  Because the dogs are harassing livestock, your husband could have shot them with no issues.    Expect the dogs to come back. Be prepared.  Same goes for coyotes and other predators.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":16319.0,"score_ratio":24.0}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevbbgx","c_root_id_B":"hevc2xv","created_at_utc_A":1633020462,"created_at_utc_B":1633020775,"score_A":53,"score_B":116,"human_ref_A":"This pdf put out by the panola county courthouse seems to be a good place to start: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  From here: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/page\/panola.Justice","human_ref_B":"\\PDF warning\\] [http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  In short, you fill out the paperwork, pay the filing fees, file the paperwork with the court, await your court date, show up and present your case, obtain a judgement, then -- arguably the more difficult part -- figure out how to force the defendant to pay up, as small claims court doesn't put money directly into your pocket.  Note that Texas *can* make it difficult to force defendants to pay up if they, a) don't willingly pay up, and\/or, b) have the money just sitting in a bank account somewhere, as Texas really limits the methods in which a small claims plaintiff can levy accounts, seize assets, and garnish wages for non-exempt property and money.  That shouldn't dissuade you from suing, it's just to set your expectations about the process of actually getting compensated afterward.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":313.0,"score_ratio":2.1886792453}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevbbgx","c_root_id_B":"hewi6au","created_at_utc_A":1633020462,"created_at_utc_B":1633038691,"score_A":53,"score_B":68,"human_ref_A":"This pdf put out by the panola county courthouse seems to be a good place to start: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/upload\/page\/2919\/docs\/JusticeOfPeace\/JP2-3\/CivilFines.pdf  From here: http:\/\/www.co.panola.tx.us\/page\/panola.Justice","human_ref_B":"I suggest buying all replacements yourself, especially anything live.  Any other person is unlikely to be invested enough to properly check out the breeder and the animal itself.  If she replaces the fowl herself, you may end up with a genetic disorder or other hereditary issue that could ruin your entire flock (as far as being able to sell them at premium prices) and possibly your reputation as a breeder of quality purebred birds. Some of these issues can be seen by someone familiar with the breed or can be brought out in conversation with the sellers.  Then she should repay you for those costs.    Same thing about coops, fencing, etc.  Sometimes it\u2019s difficult  to easily tell the quality of these things, and by the time you realize that it\u2019s not sturdy enough, it\u2019s too late.  Also, the size of fence openings can seem similar and fine until you enter a season of chicks or kits and realize the babies can get through the openings.  Or a raccoon can reach in.  (Think about how few people other than breeders will realize that a rabbit cage with baby-saver wire at the bottom is very different than one without.)  Another reason to buy them yourself is so you can get your business back on track right away.    Keep good records of your rabbits\u2019 kindling also.  After that kind of fright, you may be out a lot of rabbits if mating shuts down, pregnancies are aborted, or does dry up.    That\u2019s a horrible situation.  I hope you recover, emotionally and financially","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18229.0,"score_ratio":1.2830188679}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hew1tgw","c_root_id_B":"hewi6au","created_at_utc_A":1633031504,"created_at_utc_B":1633038691,"score_A":45,"score_B":68,"human_ref_A":"If this is an ongoing issue with no financial remedy and your neighbor refuses to address the issue of restraining the dogs your husbands first instincts on how to handle the situation is legal in Texas with a few caveats:  https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2015\/10\/12\/questions-from-tiffanys-desk-what-if-dogs-are-threatening-my-livestock\/","human_ref_B":"I suggest buying all replacements yourself, especially anything live.  Any other person is unlikely to be invested enough to properly check out the breeder and the animal itself.  If she replaces the fowl herself, you may end up with a genetic disorder or other hereditary issue that could ruin your entire flock (as far as being able to sell them at premium prices) and possibly your reputation as a breeder of quality purebred birds. Some of these issues can be seen by someone familiar with the breed or can be brought out in conversation with the sellers.  Then she should repay you for those costs.    Same thing about coops, fencing, etc.  Sometimes it\u2019s difficult  to easily tell the quality of these things, and by the time you realize that it\u2019s not sturdy enough, it\u2019s too late.  Also, the size of fence openings can seem similar and fine until you enter a season of chicks or kits and realize the babies can get through the openings.  Or a raccoon can reach in.  (Think about how few people other than breeders will realize that a rabbit cage with baby-saver wire at the bottom is very different than one without.)  Another reason to buy them yourself is so you can get your business back on track right away.    Keep good records of your rabbits\u2019 kindling also.  After that kind of fright, you may be out a lot of rabbits if mating shuts down, pregnancies are aborted, or does dry up.    That\u2019s a horrible situation.  I hope you recover, emotionally and financially","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7187.0,"score_ratio":1.5111111111}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hewi6au","c_root_id_B":"hew4ewt","created_at_utc_A":1633038691,"created_at_utc_B":1633032609,"score_A":68,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"I suggest buying all replacements yourself, especially anything live.  Any other person is unlikely to be invested enough to properly check out the breeder and the animal itself.  If she replaces the fowl herself, you may end up with a genetic disorder or other hereditary issue that could ruin your entire flock (as far as being able to sell them at premium prices) and possibly your reputation as a breeder of quality purebred birds. Some of these issues can be seen by someone familiar with the breed or can be brought out in conversation with the sellers.  Then she should repay you for those costs.    Same thing about coops, fencing, etc.  Sometimes it\u2019s difficult  to easily tell the quality of these things, and by the time you realize that it\u2019s not sturdy enough, it\u2019s too late.  Also, the size of fence openings can seem similar and fine until you enter a season of chicks or kits and realize the babies can get through the openings.  Or a raccoon can reach in.  (Think about how few people other than breeders will realize that a rabbit cage with baby-saver wire at the bottom is very different than one without.)  Another reason to buy them yourself is so you can get your business back on track right away.    Keep good records of your rabbits\u2019 kindling also.  After that kind of fright, you may be out a lot of rabbits if mating shuts down, pregnancies are aborted, or does dry up.    That\u2019s a horrible situation.  I hope you recover, emotionally and financially","human_ref_B":"In addition to all the SCC and tax advice, I suggest that you beef up the fencing around your property so other animals cannot get in, especially if you are raising animals for income.   It is truly heartbreaking to lose animals due to the prey instincts of other animals.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6082.0,"score_ratio":3.7777777778}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hewi6au","c_root_id_B":"hevh8cy","created_at_utc_A":1633038691,"created_at_utc_B":1633022885,"score_A":68,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I suggest buying all replacements yourself, especially anything live.  Any other person is unlikely to be invested enough to properly check out the breeder and the animal itself.  If she replaces the fowl herself, you may end up with a genetic disorder or other hereditary issue that could ruin your entire flock (as far as being able to sell them at premium prices) and possibly your reputation as a breeder of quality purebred birds. Some of these issues can be seen by someone familiar with the breed or can be brought out in conversation with the sellers.  Then she should repay you for those costs.    Same thing about coops, fencing, etc.  Sometimes it\u2019s difficult  to easily tell the quality of these things, and by the time you realize that it\u2019s not sturdy enough, it\u2019s too late.  Also, the size of fence openings can seem similar and fine until you enter a season of chicks or kits and realize the babies can get through the openings.  Or a raccoon can reach in.  (Think about how few people other than breeders will realize that a rabbit cage with baby-saver wire at the bottom is very different than one without.)  Another reason to buy them yourself is so you can get your business back on track right away.    Keep good records of your rabbits\u2019 kindling also.  After that kind of fright, you may be out a lot of rabbits if mating shuts down, pregnancies are aborted, or does dry up.    That\u2019s a horrible situation.  I hope you recover, emotionally and financially","human_ref_B":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15806.0,"score_ratio":13.6}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hew1tgw","c_root_id_B":"hewoxa9","created_at_utc_A":1633031504,"created_at_utc_B":1633041821,"score_A":45,"score_B":47,"human_ref_A":"If this is an ongoing issue with no financial remedy and your neighbor refuses to address the issue of restraining the dogs your husbands first instincts on how to handle the situation is legal in Texas with a few caveats:  https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2015\/10\/12\/questions-from-tiffanys-desk-what-if-dogs-are-threatening-my-livestock\/","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer  I take no joy in saying this, but if there is a next time I'd allow your husband to liquidate any animals which are molesting your livestock.  I'd lodge the complaint in small claims court even if she said she has no money. With a judgement you will be able to levy her bank account. Wages can't be directly garnished in Texas except for child support, unpaid taxes, and perhaps a couple of other very narrow situations. As well, you'd not likely be able to put a lien against her real property if it's her primary home.  It's reasonable to assume that you don't know where she banks. You can contact banks around your area and ask what their procedures are for levy requests. They'll likely want to see the court order before talking about anything regarding a levy -- to include how much they charge for the service, even, in my experience. If you decide to move forward then they'll search their records and confirm or deny that she banks with them. If she is judgement-proof then you lodging this complaint will at least likely prevent her from opening new lines of credit for a few years due to the judgement being reported to the credit bureaus, so, in that sense, you'd help out others down the road and you'll also help yourself should she get a windfall in the future.  Best of luck.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":10317.0,"score_ratio":1.0444444444}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hewoxa9","c_root_id_B":"hew4ewt","created_at_utc_A":1633041821,"created_at_utc_B":1633032609,"score_A":47,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer  I take no joy in saying this, but if there is a next time I'd allow your husband to liquidate any animals which are molesting your livestock.  I'd lodge the complaint in small claims court even if she said she has no money. With a judgement you will be able to levy her bank account. Wages can't be directly garnished in Texas except for child support, unpaid taxes, and perhaps a couple of other very narrow situations. As well, you'd not likely be able to put a lien against her real property if it's her primary home.  It's reasonable to assume that you don't know where she banks. You can contact banks around your area and ask what their procedures are for levy requests. They'll likely want to see the court order before talking about anything regarding a levy -- to include how much they charge for the service, even, in my experience. If you decide to move forward then they'll search their records and confirm or deny that she banks with them. If she is judgement-proof then you lodging this complaint will at least likely prevent her from opening new lines of credit for a few years due to the judgement being reported to the credit bureaus, so, in that sense, you'd help out others down the road and you'll also help yourself should she get a windfall in the future.  Best of luck.","human_ref_B":"In addition to all the SCC and tax advice, I suggest that you beef up the fencing around your property so other animals cannot get in, especially if you are raising animals for income.   It is truly heartbreaking to lose animals due to the prey instincts of other animals.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9212.0,"score_ratio":2.6111111111}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hewoxa9","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633041821,"score_A":5,"score_B":47,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer  I take no joy in saying this, but if there is a next time I'd allow your husband to liquidate any animals which are molesting your livestock.  I'd lodge the complaint in small claims court even if she said she has no money. With a judgement you will be able to levy her bank account. Wages can't be directly garnished in Texas except for child support, unpaid taxes, and perhaps a couple of other very narrow situations. As well, you'd not likely be able to put a lien against her real property if it's her primary home.  It's reasonable to assume that you don't know where she banks. You can contact banks around your area and ask what their procedures are for levy requests. They'll likely want to see the court order before talking about anything regarding a levy -- to include how much they charge for the service, even, in my experience. If you decide to move forward then they'll search their records and confirm or deny that she banks with them. If she is judgement-proof then you lodging this complaint will at least likely prevent her from opening new lines of credit for a few years due to the judgement being reported to the credit bureaus, so, in that sense, you'd help out others down the road and you'll also help yourself should she get a windfall in the future.  Best of luck.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18936.0,"score_ratio":9.4}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hew1tgw","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633031504,"score_A":5,"score_B":45,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"If this is an ongoing issue with no financial remedy and your neighbor refuses to address the issue of restraining the dogs your husbands first instincts on how to handle the situation is legal in Texas with a few caveats:  https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2015\/10\/12\/questions-from-tiffanys-desk-what-if-dogs-are-threatening-my-livestock\/","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8619.0,"score_ratio":9.0}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hew4ewt","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633032609,"score_A":5,"score_B":18,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"In addition to all the SCC and tax advice, I suggest that you beef up the fencing around your property so other animals cannot get in, especially if you are raising animals for income.   It is truly heartbreaking to lose animals due to the prey instincts of other animals.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9724.0,"score_ratio":3.6}
{"post_id":"pynnud","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.94,"history":"Neighbor's dogs killed my livestock. I want to file a small claim petition in Texas, but do not know where to start. Animal husbandry is the main source of income for me. I raise show quality and rare breed rabbits and exotic poultry that I intend to sell chicks from. I have other animals that are strictly pets. Sunday night, around 10:30p, I caught two large dogs on my property attempting to tear through the fence of my goat pen. It is goat fencing on the exterior with electric fencing on the interior to keep the goats from climbing the sides and getting out when penned at night. I yelled at the two dogs and ran inside to grab shoes and a flashlight. When I came back out, one dog was trying to get through a fence surrounding the open sides of my loafing barn (a horse stable-style barn with an open front and partially open sides) and the other was trying to jump over. That barn houses my senior laying hens and my herd of rabbits (approximately 80 valued at $100-350 each). My husband was threatening to shoot the dogs so I ran them off our property. IMO, the dogs are just being dogs and their owners should have kept them on their property. I began checking fencing and making sure everyone was okay when I found that they had torn open the side of one of my coops and killed my 24 exotic birds. I bought them as chicks in May (they were not cheap) and they were to begin laying in November at which point I would have sold the chicks to supplement my income. The Ayam Cemanis are valued at $150-200 each when mature and the BLRWs are typically in the $60-100 range for a mature bird depending on which farms have them available. Additionally, the coop that was destroyed was purchased pre-covid for $450 +tax and is now listed for $1163.66 (tax included). In total, damages were $3,748.66 not included the upcoming loss of income. Police came out to my home and we told them what happened, we took a ton of photos, and gave them a description of the dogs. For those wondering, I am in the process of buying a donkey to live with my animals and investing in outdoor cameras.  Then, around 1am, the dogs came back. One was on my back porch and another was trying to get through the fence into our rabbit barn again. This time, I was able to round them up with treats and secure them both to my dog's outdoor lead that keeps him from running off when we take him outside. They matched the description I had given to the original officers and I took photos of them and their tags with the owner's contact information. The officers attempted to reach the owners, but could not so the dogs were impounded and I was told to try to settle things with the dogs' owners on my own, but if they were uncooperative I could take them to Small Claims Court.   I reached out to the owner to explain my account of what happened, share the photos, and explain the financial hit her dogs caused my family. I told her I did not want to go to SCC and would prefer to settle things on our own. I also told her that I understood that it was a lot of money so I could work with her if she was willing to come to an agreement. I sent her links to where the items were being sold and told her she could purchase replacements from anywhere she wanted so long that it was the same coop and the birds were the same breed, sexes, and at least the age of the ones lost. I also told her that as long as she could have the birds replaced by November she could take her time on the coop. In a nutshell, she told me I was SOL and she had no money.  So, I want to move forward with SCC, but have no idea where to start. I live in Panola County, Texas. I filed two police reports and have numerous photos, the officers saw the damage and the dogs. Please give me any advice you can!","c_root_id_A":"hevh8cy","c_root_id_B":"hex52qc","created_at_utc_A":1633022885,"created_at_utc_B":1633049752,"score_A":5,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"some websites from Texas that could help you; not specific to your county:    https:\/\/texaslawhelp.org\/article\/how-to-sue-in-justice-court-small-claims-court  https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/small-claims    https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/legal-forms\/small-claims","human_ref_B":"Where the animals insured? if so you could go through your insurance, you may be out a deductible, but they will replace the animals and go after the neighbor on your behalf.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":26867.0,"score_ratio":1.2}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vvrb2","c_root_id_B":"e5vjc5t","created_at_utc_A":1536808745,"created_at_utc_B":1536796167,"score_A":159,"score_B":47,"human_ref_A":"OP, repeat after me.  \"My consulting fee is $X per hour and a minimum of Y hours.\"  It sounds like he wants you to train him to do your job after he fired you.  He can either pay you a rather high consulting fee or piss off.","human_ref_B":"This sounds like he wants you to write down what you used and how to use the scripts and other programs you used to do your job. Either that or they think you still have company property on your own devices.     This sounds like a tales from IT kind of issue where you could demand a consulting fee for any work they may ask you to do. At the same time, I would probably demand so much of the fee up front as they did fire you already.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12578.0,"score_ratio":3.3829787234}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vs9r9","c_root_id_B":"e5vvrb2","created_at_utc_A":1536805106,"created_at_utc_B":1536808745,"score_A":36,"score_B":159,"human_ref_A":"Once you are \"terminated' from a position, unless you had a contract that stipulates what you need to do, you have no obligation to return his emails, TXTs, or anything.  Assuming that you didn't intentionally delete anything on your way out, and you returned all company property like laptops and phones, you have **nothing** to worry about.  It sounds like, big boss man overreacted, fired you, and can't figure out how to do your job.   That is not your problem.  Seriously.   I suggest you ignore him and all his BS.","human_ref_B":"OP, repeat after me.  \"My consulting fee is $X per hour and a minimum of Y hours.\"  It sounds like he wants you to train him to do your job after he fired you.  He can either pay you a rather high consulting fee or piss off.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3639.0,"score_ratio":4.4166666667}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vvrb2","c_root_id_B":"e5vl7iw","created_at_utc_A":1536808745,"created_at_utc_B":1536798037,"score_A":159,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"OP, repeat after me.  \"My consulting fee is $X per hour and a minimum of Y hours.\"  It sounds like he wants you to train him to do your job after he fired you.  He can either pay you a rather high consulting fee or piss off.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like your boss got locked out of the account and can\u2019t get it. Most likely due to someone\u2019s brilliant idea to regularly change passwords plus 2 factor authentication. So without the correct phone\/recovery email he can\u2019t reset the password.  Question: Did he give you a specific set of instructions when you were fired like hand over a list of account credentials, passwords, and recovery emails\/phone numbers?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10708.0,"score_ratio":5.8888888889}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vvrb2","c_root_id_B":"e5vdhlc","created_at_utc_A":1536808745,"created_at_utc_B":1536790477,"score_A":159,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"OP, repeat after me.  \"My consulting fee is $X per hour and a minimum of Y hours.\"  It sounds like he wants you to train him to do your job after he fired you.  He can either pay you a rather high consulting fee or piss off.","human_ref_B":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":18268.0,"score_ratio":26.5}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vjc5t","c_root_id_B":"e5vdhlc","created_at_utc_A":1536796167,"created_at_utc_B":1536790477,"score_A":47,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"This sounds like he wants you to write down what you used and how to use the scripts and other programs you used to do your job. Either that or they think you still have company property on your own devices.     This sounds like a tales from IT kind of issue where you could demand a consulting fee for any work they may ask you to do. At the same time, I would probably demand so much of the fee up front as they did fire you already.","human_ref_B":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5690.0,"score_ratio":7.8333333333}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vs9r9","c_root_id_B":"e5vl7iw","created_at_utc_A":1536805106,"created_at_utc_B":1536798037,"score_A":36,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Once you are \"terminated' from a position, unless you had a contract that stipulates what you need to do, you have no obligation to return his emails, TXTs, or anything.  Assuming that you didn't intentionally delete anything on your way out, and you returned all company property like laptops and phones, you have **nothing** to worry about.  It sounds like, big boss man overreacted, fired you, and can't figure out how to do your job.   That is not your problem.  Seriously.   I suggest you ignore him and all his BS.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like your boss got locked out of the account and can\u2019t get it. Most likely due to someone\u2019s brilliant idea to regularly change passwords plus 2 factor authentication. So without the correct phone\/recovery email he can\u2019t reset the password.  Question: Did he give you a specific set of instructions when you were fired like hand over a list of account credentials, passwords, and recovery emails\/phone numbers?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7069.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vs9r9","c_root_id_B":"e5vdhlc","created_at_utc_A":1536805106,"created_at_utc_B":1536790477,"score_A":36,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Once you are \"terminated' from a position, unless you had a contract that stipulates what you need to do, you have no obligation to return his emails, TXTs, or anything.  Assuming that you didn't intentionally delete anything on your way out, and you returned all company property like laptops and phones, you have **nothing** to worry about.  It sounds like, big boss man overreacted, fired you, and can't figure out how to do your job.   That is not your problem.  Seriously.   I suggest you ignore him and all his BS.","human_ref_B":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14629.0,"score_ratio":6.0}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vl7iw","c_root_id_B":"e5vdhlc","created_at_utc_A":1536798037,"created_at_utc_B":1536790477,"score_A":27,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"Sounds like your boss got locked out of the account and can\u2019t get it. Most likely due to someone\u2019s brilliant idea to regularly change passwords plus 2 factor authentication. So without the correct phone\/recovery email he can\u2019t reset the password.  Question: Did he give you a specific set of instructions when you were fired like hand over a list of account credentials, passwords, and recovery emails\/phone numbers?","human_ref_B":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7560.0,"score_ratio":4.5}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vzw9t","c_root_id_B":"e5vwmib","created_at_utc_A":1536813733,"created_at_utc_B":1536809689,"score_A":14,"score_B":8,"human_ref_A":"So, after deciding he no longer wanted to pay you for any work, he began demanding that you provide him new work product for free? Tell him to pound sand.","human_ref_B":"You aren't required to do any work for the company after being fired.  If you have anything in your possession that belongs to the company, you need to hand it over.  It doesn't have to be in the format they want, nor do you have to organize it for them.    It doesn't sound like he has any case.  I would tell him that you are sorry you cannot do anything further.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4044.0,"score_ratio":1.75}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vdhlc","c_root_id_B":"e5vzw9t","created_at_utc_A":1536790477,"created_at_utc_B":1536813733,"score_A":6,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","human_ref_B":"So, after deciding he no longer wanted to pay you for any work, he began demanding that you provide him new work product for free? Tell him to pound sand.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":23256.0,"score_ratio":2.3333333333}
{"post_id":"9fca4l","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"[CA] Boss fired me 2 weeks ago, is threatening legal action for \"not turning over company information\" He says I need to fill out a document of all scripts I created and services I used so he can take over.  I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  He says \"I spoke to our\u00a0company attorney and he said there are legal ramifications for not turning over all company information, I want to avoid that route so I hope you can make this transition as easy and painless as possible.\"  What can happen here? Do I need to lawyer up?  He also says \" I tried to review history from the Company Laptop but it appears you cleared the history, which could be considered the destruction of property.\" referring to when I started working remotely and using my own device, I did a factory reset on the company computer before returning it because it seemed like the obvious thing to do.","c_root_id_A":"e5vwmib","c_root_id_B":"e5vdhlc","created_at_utc_A":1536809689,"created_at_utc_B":1536790477,"score_A":8,"score_B":6,"human_ref_A":"You aren't required to do any work for the company after being fired.  If you have anything in your possession that belongs to the company, you need to hand it over.  It doesn't have to be in the format they want, nor do you have to organize it for them.    It doesn't sound like he has any case.  I would tell him that you are sorry you cannot do anything further.","human_ref_B":"Don't say \"lawyer up.\"  >I do not have access to the account all this info is linked to, I cannot reproduce this info.  What happened when you told him this?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":19212.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu4xfvj","c_root_id_B":"iu5d64e","created_at_utc_A":1666973036,"created_at_utc_B":1666979290,"score_A":141,"score_B":488,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, your father cannot lawfully go against a Last Will and Testament. It is *YOURS*, by law, and he cannot keep a penny of it without breaking the law.  Lawyer up and have them send letters explaining the ramifications if he keeps the money.","human_ref_B":"Lawyer, right now.  Better than zero chance it's all been spent and you'll have to go after him for it.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6254.0,"score_ratio":3.4609929078}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu5d64e","c_root_id_B":"iu4xafr","created_at_utc_A":1666979290,"created_at_utc_B":1666972975,"score_A":488,"score_B":77,"human_ref_A":"Lawyer, right now.  Better than zero chance it's all been spent and you'll have to go after him for it.","human_ref_B":"You can contact an attorney. Do you have a copy of the will? That would be most helpful. Potentially, you could contact the estate attorney who handled your grandfather's estate, if possible, as they may already be familiar with the situation","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6315.0,"score_ratio":6.3376623377}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu4xfvj","c_root_id_B":"iu5doet","created_at_utc_A":1666973036,"created_at_utc_B":1666979497,"score_A":141,"score_B":362,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, your father cannot lawfully go against a Last Will and Testament. It is *YOURS*, by law, and he cannot keep a penny of it without breaking the law.  Lawyer up and have them send letters explaining the ramifications if he keeps the money.","human_ref_B":"Talk to a lawyer about legal action and if he already spent some of the money. Sounds like he might have. He can face some jail time for misappropriation of funds left by a party no longer with us (grandparents). But yes if he refuses and takes his time to send all the funds sue him and get everything back. Your both grown and sounds like he\u2019s acting like a child. That money is all yours","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6461.0,"score_ratio":2.5673758865}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu5doet","c_root_id_B":"iu4xafr","created_at_utc_A":1666979497,"created_at_utc_B":1666972975,"score_A":362,"score_B":77,"human_ref_A":"Talk to a lawyer about legal action and if he already spent some of the money. Sounds like he might have. He can face some jail time for misappropriation of funds left by a party no longer with us (grandparents). But yes if he refuses and takes his time to send all the funds sue him and get everything back. Your both grown and sounds like he\u2019s acting like a child. That money is all yours","human_ref_B":"You can contact an attorney. Do you have a copy of the will? That would be most helpful. Potentially, you could contact the estate attorney who handled your grandfather's estate, if possible, as they may already be familiar with the situation","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6522.0,"score_ratio":4.7012987013}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu4xfvj","c_root_id_B":"iu5l6u3","created_at_utc_A":1666973036,"created_at_utc_B":1666982535,"score_A":141,"score_B":182,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, your father cannot lawfully go against a Last Will and Testament. It is *YOURS*, by law, and he cannot keep a penny of it without breaking the law.  Lawyer up and have them send letters explaining the ramifications if he keeps the money.","human_ref_B":"Be prepared to sue your father for already spending your inheritence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9499.0,"score_ratio":1.2907801418}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu4xafr","c_root_id_B":"iu5l6u3","created_at_utc_A":1666972975,"created_at_utc_B":1666982535,"score_A":77,"score_B":182,"human_ref_A":"You can contact an attorney. Do you have a copy of the will? That would be most helpful. Potentially, you could contact the estate attorney who handled your grandfather's estate, if possible, as they may already be familiar with the situation","human_ref_B":"Be prepared to sue your father for already spending your inheritence.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9560.0,"score_ratio":2.3636363636}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu4xafr","c_root_id_B":"iu4xfvj","created_at_utc_A":1666972975,"created_at_utc_B":1666973036,"score_A":77,"score_B":141,"human_ref_A":"You can contact an attorney. Do you have a copy of the will? That would be most helpful. Potentially, you could contact the estate attorney who handled your grandfather's estate, if possible, as they may already be familiar with the situation","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, your father cannot lawfully go against a Last Will and Testament. It is *YOURS*, by law, and he cannot keep a penny of it without breaking the law.  Lawyer up and have them send letters explaining the ramifications if he keeps the money.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":61.0,"score_ratio":1.8311688312}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu6lhwe","c_root_id_B":"iu5wwqf","created_at_utc_A":1666998215,"created_at_utc_B":1666987327,"score_A":42,"score_B":36,"human_ref_A":"It sounds like you are a beneficiary of a trust and your father is trustee.  If so your dad has very serious duries to you and must place your interests above his own. You would certainly have a legal claim.  If you can discover where the account is held, you may be able to have a lawyer write a letter alerting the bank to your fathers threat to breach his fiduciary duty.  This could cause the bank to freeze the money pending court review.  You want to find a lawyer with basic trust and estate experience.  You might also reach out to the lawyer your grandpa used if hes still around.","human_ref_B":"Usually stipulations like this involve trust funds created and administered by a third party.  Are you actually sure your father even has access to this money directly?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":10888.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"yfs599","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"Father is threatening to keep my share of my grandfathers inheritance TL\/DR: I am turning 30 in January and my father is threatening to keep my share of money my grandfather left for me in his will to be released to me on my 30th birthday.  My grandfather passed away a few years ago and left all his children and grandchildren X amount of dollars in his will.  In the will it states mine and my sisters share would be left with my father until we turned 30 years old, or he could release it earlier if he decided to. He\u2019s already released my sisters to her.   My father and I have never had a good relationship. I am turning 30 in January. My mother recently informed me my father has been talking about keeping my share for himself since we don\u2019t get along.  Is there any legal action I can take against him if he actually refuses to transfer my share? It\u2019s upwards of $45k.","c_root_id_A":"iu6fhls","c_root_id_B":"iu6lhwe","created_at_utc_A":1666995369,"created_at_utc_B":1666998215,"score_A":21,"score_B":42,"human_ref_A":"It depends a great deal on how the money was conveyed by grandfather's will.  If it all went to the father with the intent that father in turn convey the sums to kids, it might be that this is purely voluntary on father's part. But if father is the trustee for a trust that vests with kids, he might not be able to legally deny the transfer.   I don't know. Wills, trusts and estates were always the bane of my education and I still have nightmares about Fertile Octagenerians and Slothful Executors and who gets Blackacre.   But I know enough to know I don't know the answer, and further that no one here could know the answer without a specific understanding of how the conveyance was structured.   This means that the OP should get a lawyer. And it means that if you confidently answered this question, you probably shouldn't have.","human_ref_B":"It sounds like you are a beneficiary of a trust and your father is trustee.  If so your dad has very serious duries to you and must place your interests above his own. You would certainly have a legal claim.  If you can discover where the account is held, you may be able to have a lawyer write a letter alerting the bank to your fathers threat to breach his fiduciary duty.  This could cause the bank to freeze the money pending court review.  You want to find a lawyer with basic trust and estate experience.  You might also reach out to the lawyer your grandpa used if hes still around.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2846.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"7pozje","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.93,"history":"[KY] If I was deeded a house just before my mother died, can the executor of her will call that an advance on the inheritance and removed the value from my share of the inheritance? [KY] If I was deeded my mother's house just before my mother died, can the executor of her will call that an advance on the inheritance and removed the value from my share of the inheritance?","c_root_id_A":"dsiw1lq","c_root_id_B":"dsiv1b5","created_at_utc_A":1515687386,"created_at_utc_B":1515686368,"score_A":114,"score_B":31,"human_ref_A":"Need a KY guy, it wouldnt be in Texas, but from a google it appears that KY is in a small minority of states that created a presumption that parental gifts were advancements. It appears to still be valid law. here Edit: as smart guy \/u\/betty-boo mentions below, this statute seems to only apply in the context of intestacy.  So, it should have no impact on what is written in your will assuming there isnt any partial intestacy hidden in there.","human_ref_B":"is the house listed in the will to go to you?  it depends how the will is written. if it includes the house as part of the estate and then says give X% of estate to each person then i would think yes it counts.   this is estate lawyer territory.  side note: if you start fighting them on this kind of stuff and it goes to court, depending on how you had the house signed over to you (if it was coerced etc) then it could be also contested and lead to part of the value of the house going to the other heirs (depending on total value of estate vs house)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1018.0,"score_ratio":3.6774193548}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izu2iv2","c_root_id_B":"izu0ax8","created_at_utc_A":1670793413,"created_at_utc_B":1670792537,"score_A":4542,"score_B":134,"human_ref_A":"Ignore them unless served. Do not respond. Do not discuss it with them.   No good will come if you responding to this yourself.   If they\u2019re serious enough to get a lawyer involved, you contact your own and do what they tell you.","human_ref_B":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":876.0,"score_ratio":33.8955223881}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izu2iv2","c_root_id_B":"iztznjh","created_at_utc_A":1670793413,"created_at_utc_B":1670792273,"score_A":4542,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Ignore them unless served. Do not respond. Do not discuss it with them.   No good will come if you responding to this yourself.   If they\u2019re serious enough to get a lawyer involved, you contact your own and do what they tell you.","human_ref_B":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1140.0,"score_ratio":168.2222222222}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izu0ax8","c_root_id_B":"izud6mr","created_at_utc_A":1670792537,"created_at_utc_B":1670797861,"score_A":134,"score_B":676,"human_ref_A":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","human_ref_B":"They sound disorganized. I wouldnt engage unless actually sued","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5324.0,"score_ratio":5.0447761194}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"iztznjh","c_root_id_B":"izud6mr","created_at_utc_A":1670792273,"created_at_utc_B":1670797861,"score_A":27,"score_B":676,"human_ref_A":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"They sound disorganized. I wouldnt engage unless actually sued","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5588.0,"score_ratio":25.037037037}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izur7x8","c_root_id_B":"izufsuf","created_at_utc_A":1670803901,"created_at_utc_B":1670798972,"score_A":609,"score_B":340,"human_ref_A":"As mentioned do not communicate with them. If they fish long enough they might be able to catch you slipping up and downplaying something or agreeing to something else. You can contact a lawyer, you can wait until they serve you with court papers. But do not engage with them and make sure to save every communication that they send you.","human_ref_B":"Sounds like you have all the evidence you need to dispute their claims. Ignore them until they actually try legal action. Threats of legal action are BS, if they had proper grounds to sue you they would have without a single second wasted","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4929.0,"score_ratio":1.7911764706}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izur7x8","c_root_id_B":"izu0ax8","created_at_utc_A":1670803901,"created_at_utc_B":1670792537,"score_A":609,"score_B":134,"human_ref_A":"As mentioned do not communicate with them. If they fish long enough they might be able to catch you slipping up and downplaying something or agreeing to something else. You can contact a lawyer, you can wait until they serve you with court papers. But do not engage with them and make sure to save every communication that they send you.","human_ref_B":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11364.0,"score_ratio":4.5447761194}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izur7x8","c_root_id_B":"izumjqg","created_at_utc_A":1670803901,"created_at_utc_B":1670801875,"score_A":609,"score_B":90,"human_ref_A":"As mentioned do not communicate with them. If they fish long enough they might be able to catch you slipping up and downplaying something or agreeing to something else. You can contact a lawyer, you can wait until they serve you with court papers. But do not engage with them and make sure to save every communication that they send you.","human_ref_B":"FIRST, do you have documentation that you were awarded the severance and that the amount you received was the correct amount that you were awarded?   That would probably be: (a) whatever the original award letter was, and (b) bank statements.  In other words, this isn't a case of their paying you 2x what they should have?    SECOND, was the severance given in exchange for a \"release of claims\"?   This is the normal thing -- to get the severance, you have to say \"I'm giving up my right to sue you for things related to my employment.\"    Not all companies do this (and your former employer sounds especially disorganized, so might not have), but most do.   If it was, then that works in your favor.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2026.0,"score_ratio":6.7666666667}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izur7x8","c_root_id_B":"izumqbc","created_at_utc_A":1670803901,"created_at_utc_B":1670801953,"score_A":609,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"As mentioned do not communicate with them. If they fish long enough they might be able to catch you slipping up and downplaying something or agreeing to something else. You can contact a lawyer, you can wait until they serve you with court papers. But do not engage with them and make sure to save every communication that they send you.","human_ref_B":"If the latter didn\u2019t come from an attorney ignore it.  If you want you can respond that the amount was agreed to and paid in full.  Otherwise just start a collection of evidence in an organized place.  Text, email, make notes about your recollection of direct communications with dates, etc.  Just have it ready.  If they pursue and get legal or collections involved, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1948.0,"score_ratio":17.9117647059}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"iztznjh","c_root_id_B":"izur7x8","created_at_utc_A":1670792273,"created_at_utc_B":1670803901,"score_A":27,"score_B":609,"human_ref_A":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"As mentioned do not communicate with them. If they fish long enough they might be able to catch you slipping up and downplaying something or agreeing to something else. You can contact a lawyer, you can wait until they serve you with court papers. But do not engage with them and make sure to save every communication that they send you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11628.0,"score_ratio":22.5555555556}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izufsuf","c_root_id_B":"izu0ax8","created_at_utc_A":1670798972,"created_at_utc_B":1670792537,"score_A":340,"score_B":134,"human_ref_A":"Sounds like you have all the evidence you need to dispute their claims. Ignore them until they actually try legal action. Threats of legal action are BS, if they had proper grounds to sue you they would have without a single second wasted","human_ref_B":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6435.0,"score_ratio":2.5373134328}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izufsuf","c_root_id_B":"iztznjh","created_at_utc_A":1670798972,"created_at_utc_B":1670792273,"score_A":340,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Sounds like you have all the evidence you need to dispute their claims. Ignore them until they actually try legal action. Threats of legal action are BS, if they had proper grounds to sue you they would have without a single second wasted","human_ref_B":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":6699.0,"score_ratio":12.5925925926}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izut35y","c_root_id_B":"izu0ax8","created_at_utc_A":1670804730,"created_at_utc_B":1670792537,"score_A":263,"score_B":134,"human_ref_A":"Everyone here suggesting you wait to be sued is ignoring the possibility that they decide to send this debt to collections as part of their recovery efforts. That will be a mighty mess to clean up.  If I\u2019m reading this correctly they said they would pay you $X in severance. They did not immediately make good on those payments, but did eventually pay you $X. They did not OVERPAY you, they only paid you the agreed upon amount. Now they are requesting you pay back $X. Not some subset of $X, not a partial \u201coverpayment\u201d, they want to claw back the entire thing. Right?  Is it possible that they think they paid you twice? Or that this is another part of their disorganized missed payments? It makes me wonder if your original payments that they missed went *somewhere* and now an audit has caught that missing money.   You didn\u2019t say that the letter threatened legal action. This may be something you can clear up with their HR department without harming yourself down-the-line if they do end up filing suit. At minimum you can call and verify the details of the letter, that it\u2019s legit, and probably suss out why they think you owe them money without really giving up any info. That might help you figure out how to proceed. If they think they paid you twice, they\u2019ll have to prove it but you can gather your info to show that didn\u2019t happen. If they think they shouldn\u2019t have paid you at all, just giving them a copy of their agreement to pay you might clear this up.   You can always do a quick consult with a lawyer in your area to make sure they largely feel the same way about gathering more information vs just sitting tight and waiting. The amount they paid you likely matters here, a \u201clofty\u201d sum as you put it is probably more likely to be taken seriously if they think you owe it to them, and won\u2019t just go away.","human_ref_B":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12193.0,"score_ratio":1.9626865672}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izut35y","c_root_id_B":"izumjqg","created_at_utc_A":1670804730,"created_at_utc_B":1670801875,"score_A":263,"score_B":90,"human_ref_A":"Everyone here suggesting you wait to be sued is ignoring the possibility that they decide to send this debt to collections as part of their recovery efforts. That will be a mighty mess to clean up.  If I\u2019m reading this correctly they said they would pay you $X in severance. They did not immediately make good on those payments, but did eventually pay you $X. They did not OVERPAY you, they only paid you the agreed upon amount. Now they are requesting you pay back $X. Not some subset of $X, not a partial \u201coverpayment\u201d, they want to claw back the entire thing. Right?  Is it possible that they think they paid you twice? Or that this is another part of their disorganized missed payments? It makes me wonder if your original payments that they missed went *somewhere* and now an audit has caught that missing money.   You didn\u2019t say that the letter threatened legal action. This may be something you can clear up with their HR department without harming yourself down-the-line if they do end up filing suit. At minimum you can call and verify the details of the letter, that it\u2019s legit, and probably suss out why they think you owe them money without really giving up any info. That might help you figure out how to proceed. If they think they paid you twice, they\u2019ll have to prove it but you can gather your info to show that didn\u2019t happen. If they think they shouldn\u2019t have paid you at all, just giving them a copy of their agreement to pay you might clear this up.   You can always do a quick consult with a lawyer in your area to make sure they largely feel the same way about gathering more information vs just sitting tight and waiting. The amount they paid you likely matters here, a \u201clofty\u201d sum as you put it is probably more likely to be taken seriously if they think you owe it to them, and won\u2019t just go away.","human_ref_B":"FIRST, do you have documentation that you were awarded the severance and that the amount you received was the correct amount that you were awarded?   That would probably be: (a) whatever the original award letter was, and (b) bank statements.  In other words, this isn't a case of their paying you 2x what they should have?    SECOND, was the severance given in exchange for a \"release of claims\"?   This is the normal thing -- to get the severance, you have to say \"I'm giving up my right to sue you for things related to my employment.\"    Not all companies do this (and your former employer sounds especially disorganized, so might not have), but most do.   If it was, then that works in your favor.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2855.0,"score_ratio":2.9222222222}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izumqbc","c_root_id_B":"izut35y","created_at_utc_A":1670801953,"created_at_utc_B":1670804730,"score_A":34,"score_B":263,"human_ref_A":"If the latter didn\u2019t come from an attorney ignore it.  If you want you can respond that the amount was agreed to and paid in full.  Otherwise just start a collection of evidence in an organized place.  Text, email, make notes about your recollection of direct communications with dates, etc.  Just have it ready.  If they pursue and get legal or collections involved, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Everyone here suggesting you wait to be sued is ignoring the possibility that they decide to send this debt to collections as part of their recovery efforts. That will be a mighty mess to clean up.  If I\u2019m reading this correctly they said they would pay you $X in severance. They did not immediately make good on those payments, but did eventually pay you $X. They did not OVERPAY you, they only paid you the agreed upon amount. Now they are requesting you pay back $X. Not some subset of $X, not a partial \u201coverpayment\u201d, they want to claw back the entire thing. Right?  Is it possible that they think they paid you twice? Or that this is another part of their disorganized missed payments? It makes me wonder if your original payments that they missed went *somewhere* and now an audit has caught that missing money.   You didn\u2019t say that the letter threatened legal action. This may be something you can clear up with their HR department without harming yourself down-the-line if they do end up filing suit. At minimum you can call and verify the details of the letter, that it\u2019s legit, and probably suss out why they think you owe them money without really giving up any info. That might help you figure out how to proceed. If they think they paid you twice, they\u2019ll have to prove it but you can gather your info to show that didn\u2019t happen. If they think they shouldn\u2019t have paid you at all, just giving them a copy of their agreement to pay you might clear this up.   You can always do a quick consult with a lawyer in your area to make sure they largely feel the same way about gathering more information vs just sitting tight and waiting. The amount they paid you likely matters here, a \u201clofty\u201d sum as you put it is probably more likely to be taken seriously if they think you owe it to them, and won\u2019t just go away.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2777.0,"score_ratio":7.7352941176}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"iztznjh","c_root_id_B":"izut35y","created_at_utc_A":1670792273,"created_at_utc_B":1670804730,"score_A":27,"score_B":263,"human_ref_A":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Everyone here suggesting you wait to be sued is ignoring the possibility that they decide to send this debt to collections as part of their recovery efforts. That will be a mighty mess to clean up.  If I\u2019m reading this correctly they said they would pay you $X in severance. They did not immediately make good on those payments, but did eventually pay you $X. They did not OVERPAY you, they only paid you the agreed upon amount. Now they are requesting you pay back $X. Not some subset of $X, not a partial \u201coverpayment\u201d, they want to claw back the entire thing. Right?  Is it possible that they think they paid you twice? Or that this is another part of their disorganized missed payments? It makes me wonder if your original payments that they missed went *somewhere* and now an audit has caught that missing money.   You didn\u2019t say that the letter threatened legal action. This may be something you can clear up with their HR department without harming yourself down-the-line if they do end up filing suit. At minimum you can call and verify the details of the letter, that it\u2019s legit, and probably suss out why they think you owe them money without really giving up any info. That might help you figure out how to proceed. If they think they paid you twice, they\u2019ll have to prove it but you can gather your info to show that didn\u2019t happen. If they think they shouldn\u2019t have paid you at all, just giving them a copy of their agreement to pay you might clear this up.   You can always do a quick consult with a lawyer in your area to make sure they largely feel the same way about gathering more information vs just sitting tight and waiting. The amount they paid you likely matters here, a \u201clofty\u201d sum as you put it is probably more likely to be taken seriously if they think you owe it to them, and won\u2019t just go away.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12457.0,"score_ratio":9.7407407407}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"iztznjh","c_root_id_B":"izu0ax8","created_at_utc_A":1670792273,"created_at_utc_B":1670792537,"score_A":27,"score_B":134,"human_ref_A":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Was your severance contingent on anything, like it would stop once you were employed or have any nondisclosures you may have violated?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":264.0,"score_ratio":4.962962963}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izumjqg","c_root_id_B":"iztznjh","created_at_utc_A":1670801875,"created_at_utc_B":1670792273,"score_A":90,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"FIRST, do you have documentation that you were awarded the severance and that the amount you received was the correct amount that you were awarded?   That would probably be: (a) whatever the original award letter was, and (b) bank statements.  In other words, this isn't a case of their paying you 2x what they should have?    SECOND, was the severance given in exchange for a \"release of claims\"?   This is the normal thing -- to get the severance, you have to say \"I'm giving up my right to sue you for things related to my employment.\"    Not all companies do this (and your former employer sounds especially disorganized, so might not have), but most do.   If it was, then that works in your favor.","human_ref_B":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9602.0,"score_ratio":3.3333333333}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izv6nai","c_root_id_B":"izumqbc","created_at_utc_A":1670811019,"created_at_utc_B":1670801953,"score_A":39,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"Don't answer to any requests and if they continue to bug you, document everything and tell the lawyer you're going to want for this matter to tell them to stop harassing you. They'll either let it go or you'll have litigation on your hands.","human_ref_B":"If the latter didn\u2019t come from an attorney ignore it.  If you want you can respond that the amount was agreed to and paid in full.  Otherwise just start a collection of evidence in an organized place.  Text, email, make notes about your recollection of direct communications with dates, etc.  Just have it ready.  If they pursue and get legal or collections involved, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9066.0,"score_ratio":1.1470588235}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"iztznjh","c_root_id_B":"izv6nai","created_at_utc_A":1670792273,"created_at_utc_B":1670811019,"score_A":27,"score_B":39,"human_ref_A":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Don't answer to any requests and if they continue to bug you, document everything and tell the lawyer you're going to want for this matter to tell them to stop harassing you. They'll either let it go or you'll have litigation on your hands.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":18746.0,"score_ratio":1.4444444444}
{"post_id":"zj8h20","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"My former employer is requesting my severance back a year later My former employer paid me quite a lofty sum as part of a severance agreement. On their end, they missed payment dates and I had to hound them to make sure I got it. Recently, I received a letter with no documentation claiming the amount I was paid was over payment and that I needed to repay the amount back. The amount in it is the same amount of what was agreed upon in the severance. I have several documents showing the amount, them missing payments and bank statements showing when I received the payments.   What is my best course of action?","c_root_id_A":"izumqbc","c_root_id_B":"iztznjh","created_at_utc_A":1670801953,"created_at_utc_B":1670792273,"score_A":34,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"If the latter didn\u2019t come from an attorney ignore it.  If you want you can respond that the amount was agreed to and paid in full.  Otherwise just start a collection of evidence in an organized place.  Text, email, make notes about your recollection of direct communications with dates, etc.  Just have it ready.  If they pursue and get legal or collections involved, get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Write them back once to let them know the amount you received was correct and your basis for saying that. If they sue, get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9680.0,"score_ratio":1.2592592593}
{"post_id":"5z3mma","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"[CT] Mentally unstable 'tenant' is threatening to accuse my husband of rape if we kick her out or evict her I was friends with a girl I worked with who alleges she was in an abusive relationship, and had to leave abruptly. She asked if she could move in with me and my husband for two weeks while she found a new place to live. I stupidly let her.   We never charged her any rent because I wanted her to save her money to move out, and it was supposed to be only two weeks. She has now been here for 21 weeks.   I am due to have my baby in 3 weeks. Really it could be any day now since I'm already having contractions sporadically. I have tried everything to get her to leave. I have bluntly told her what day she needed to move out, even offered to give her money for first and last months rent with no expectation of being paid back. Still nothing. She's a squatter at this point. If I try to talk to her about leaving she cries and says I'm being mean.  Finally last night when I had a contraction, I told her there were 3 women's shelters in the area that she can go to, but she's done here. I told her to be out by the 15th, which is when my next doctor's appointment is, and that I'll give her a ride and help her pack her things if she needs it. She told me she doesn't want to go to a shelter and that if I try to make her, she'll call the police and tell them my husband raped her. They have never been alone together, so I know this isn't true, she's just crazy.   I know from browsing similar threads on here that she's technically a tenant now because she has been here for over 30 days, even though she has paid no rent. I won't get into what a disgusting slob she is, or the fact that she frequently blocks my driveway with her car, that she has purposely let my dog outside into our backyard (which is not fenced) twice now, or that she has stolen prescription medication from my husband (I have no proof but I don't know who else it could be). I just want her the fuck out before I have my baby and if she accuses my husband of rape that could be disastrous to his career.   I can't find anything in this sub specific to Connecticut but I know I have to give her a certain amount of notice, I'm not finding much on Google. Do I need to get a lawyer or call the cops? Should I get out in front of the false rape accusation threat? I'm pulling my hair out here.","c_root_id_A":"dev0sr1","c_root_id_B":"dev25ze","created_at_utc_A":1489387777,"created_at_utc_B":1489391548,"score_A":2,"score_B":72,"human_ref_A":"Please review the Landlord Tenant Questions section of the \/r\/LegalAdvice Wiki for common questions and answers regarding landlord tenant issues.  If this does not apply to your question, please disregard  *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](\/message\/compose\/?to=\/r\/legaladvice) if you have any questions or concerns.*","human_ref_B":"File a report with the police that she threatened to file false rape charges. If you wait until she accuses your husband, the claim that she made the threat will have virtually zero weight.  Also, there are ways around two-party consent, specifically that it applies only to voice recordings. You being close to delivery is an opening, since you and she won't be co-located. Continue the conversation, including mention of the threat (as in \"you won't get away with falsely accusing him of rape\"), by text messages - if she texts back anything that includes the threat, that isn't covered by two-party consent, since it isn't a voice recording.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3771.0,"score_ratio":36.0}
{"post_id":"5z3mma","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"[CT] Mentally unstable 'tenant' is threatening to accuse my husband of rape if we kick her out or evict her I was friends with a girl I worked with who alleges she was in an abusive relationship, and had to leave abruptly. She asked if she could move in with me and my husband for two weeks while she found a new place to live. I stupidly let her.   We never charged her any rent because I wanted her to save her money to move out, and it was supposed to be only two weeks. She has now been here for 21 weeks.   I am due to have my baby in 3 weeks. Really it could be any day now since I'm already having contractions sporadically. I have tried everything to get her to leave. I have bluntly told her what day she needed to move out, even offered to give her money for first and last months rent with no expectation of being paid back. Still nothing. She's a squatter at this point. If I try to talk to her about leaving she cries and says I'm being mean.  Finally last night when I had a contraction, I told her there were 3 women's shelters in the area that she can go to, but she's done here. I told her to be out by the 15th, which is when my next doctor's appointment is, and that I'll give her a ride and help her pack her things if she needs it. She told me she doesn't want to go to a shelter and that if I try to make her, she'll call the police and tell them my husband raped her. They have never been alone together, so I know this isn't true, she's just crazy.   I know from browsing similar threads on here that she's technically a tenant now because she has been here for over 30 days, even though she has paid no rent. I won't get into what a disgusting slob she is, or the fact that she frequently blocks my driveway with her car, that she has purposely let my dog outside into our backyard (which is not fenced) twice now, or that she has stolen prescription medication from my husband (I have no proof but I don't know who else it could be). I just want her the fuck out before I have my baby and if she accuses my husband of rape that could be disastrous to his career.   I can't find anything in this sub specific to Connecticut but I know I have to give her a certain amount of notice, I'm not finding much on Google. Do I need to get a lawyer or call the cops? Should I get out in front of the false rape accusation threat? I'm pulling my hair out here.","c_root_id_A":"dev0sr1","c_root_id_B":"devc3dr","created_at_utc_A":1489387777,"created_at_utc_B":1489415073,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Please review the Landlord Tenant Questions section of the \/r\/LegalAdvice Wiki for common questions and answers regarding landlord tenant issues.  If this does not apply to your question, please disregard  *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](\/message\/compose\/?to=\/r\/legaladvice) if you have any questions or concerns.*","human_ref_B":"Is this not extortion?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":27296.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"5z3mma","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"[CT] Mentally unstable 'tenant' is threatening to accuse my husband of rape if we kick her out or evict her I was friends with a girl I worked with who alleges she was in an abusive relationship, and had to leave abruptly. She asked if she could move in with me and my husband for two weeks while she found a new place to live. I stupidly let her.   We never charged her any rent because I wanted her to save her money to move out, and it was supposed to be only two weeks. She has now been here for 21 weeks.   I am due to have my baby in 3 weeks. Really it could be any day now since I'm already having contractions sporadically. I have tried everything to get her to leave. I have bluntly told her what day she needed to move out, even offered to give her money for first and last months rent with no expectation of being paid back. Still nothing. She's a squatter at this point. If I try to talk to her about leaving she cries and says I'm being mean.  Finally last night when I had a contraction, I told her there were 3 women's shelters in the area that she can go to, but she's done here. I told her to be out by the 15th, which is when my next doctor's appointment is, and that I'll give her a ride and help her pack her things if she needs it. She told me she doesn't want to go to a shelter and that if I try to make her, she'll call the police and tell them my husband raped her. They have never been alone together, so I know this isn't true, she's just crazy.   I know from browsing similar threads on here that she's technically a tenant now because she has been here for over 30 days, even though she has paid no rent. I won't get into what a disgusting slob she is, or the fact that she frequently blocks my driveway with her car, that she has purposely let my dog outside into our backyard (which is not fenced) twice now, or that she has stolen prescription medication from my husband (I have no proof but I don't know who else it could be). I just want her the fuck out before I have my baby and if she accuses my husband of rape that could be disastrous to his career.   I can't find anything in this sub specific to Connecticut but I know I have to give her a certain amount of notice, I'm not finding much on Google. Do I need to get a lawyer or call the cops? Should I get out in front of the false rape accusation threat? I'm pulling my hair out here.","c_root_id_A":"dev0sr1","c_root_id_B":"dew45ct","created_at_utc_A":1489387777,"created_at_utc_B":1489447243,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Please review the Landlord Tenant Questions section of the \/r\/LegalAdvice Wiki for common questions and answers regarding landlord tenant issues.  If this does not apply to your question, please disregard  *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](\/message\/compose\/?to=\/r\/legaladvice) if you have any questions or concerns.*","human_ref_B":"Call the police.. stolen medication and extortion.  Horror stories like this make people not want to help \"friends\".    There should be better laws to protect people want to get rid of parasite guests.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":59466.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"p7hv4w","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.62,"history":"(MA) purchased a deed restricted home through affordable housing with my GF under her name only. Just found out she might have cheated on me. Need advice. Title says it all. I'm not sure how screwed I am. We were aided by the salesman on what to include or excludes on the application. Together, we would have made too much but she qualified herself. I'm not even technically supposed to live here, though I legally changed my address without issue. All of my money went towards the home and fixing it up myself. How screwed am I? What options do I have to recoop money? Or go scorched earth?","c_root_id_A":"h9jqx64","c_root_id_B":"h9k741f","created_at_utc_A":1629389522,"created_at_utc_B":1629396185,"score_A":18,"score_B":31,"human_ref_A":"Scorched earth how?  Whose names are on the mortgage?  Whose names are on the deed?","human_ref_B":"So, she falsified her application for affordable housing by pretending her household income was lower than it was?  Were specific questions asked about who would be living there?  Who did this \u201csalesman\u201d work for?  How much money did you put into the house? How many hours of work? Are you in the construction trade, or was this purely DIY stuff? Were these approved capital improvements? Have you been paying your girlfriend rent? Deed restrictions can prevent owners from collecting rent on affordable housing, so potentially you could recover that money. Does she actually have any money to repay you?   If its a relatively low amount of money and your time, you are better off just chalking it up to rent paid and lesson learned.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6663.0,"score_ratio":1.7222222222}
{"post_id":"vuylo0","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"My Husband left me with 6 month lease of our apartment and asked me for his contribution to the honeymoon so that he can rent somewhere else  husband and I (f 30) have been married legally since 2017, but we didn\u2019t have the wedding ceremony until last year October. Last week he told me that I\u2019m not the right person for him, that he discovered he doesn\u2019t want to be in a masculine role anymore and that he has found someone he likes a lot. He then left the apartment and subsequently taking his belongings out. Yesterday he texted me that he decided to \u201cpursue a relationship so that he can be in a non-dominant role\u201d and that he \u201cfound a place today so I will need my 5k to move. This will be the last month I can pay rent at our apartment.\u201d The 5k is his contribution to the honeymoon, which we planned on going on upcoming April. And we already used that money to buy the airplane tickets. Both of our names are on the apartment lease and the lease ends in December this year. I feel so angry and betrayed. And most importantly I don\u2019t know what to do with his money request and how to handle the rent by myself.  Is he legally responsible for his half of the rent? Is this infidelity (he told me he did not physically cheat on me)? Any advice will be appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"ifgpv6a","c_root_id_B":"ifhc6dg","created_at_utc_A":1657367566,"created_at_utc_B":1657379287,"score_A":26,"score_B":106,"human_ref_A":"That sucks, sorry to hear.   I am not an attorney, but a  landlord. If his name is also on the lease you are both responsible for paying it until the lease ends or terminated early, providing there is a clause for it   You both agreed to the lease and he needs to be a man and man up to his portion. If he is sticking you with the portion of the lease, then I would not give him any money until the lease agreement is paid up and fulfilled.  Now if you are getting out of the lease early....and there's a termination fee....deduct that out of the $5k he wants.  Take out any cleaning fees or repairs.   I know the last person that takes over the lease in a roommate situation normally gets the security deposit back.  Roommates come and go so the remaining roommate  settles up with the one that leaves by paying them back their portion of the security deposit. In this case, he left, owes rent, you keep the security deposit.   You might want to consider contacting the landlord and ask them if they would be willing to send him a letter reminding him of that he obligations to fulfill the lease.","human_ref_B":"You need a divorce lawyer ASAP. You are likely both joint and severably liable for the lease. You owe the landlord the full rent payment. How you split the rent is between you and your husband. You will need to pay all of the rent and then you can sue the ex for his half. If you can't pay you will both end up with an eviction on your records so maybe that would be incentive for him to keep paying his half but no guarantee.  Start interviewing divorce attorneys and follow your lawyers advice.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11721.0,"score_ratio":4.0769230769}
{"post_id":"76kwa1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"TX - Security cameras in my home caught my 16 year old daughter inviting her 18 year old boyfriend into the house. 2 party consent question ONLY. So before anyone thinks it. I am not trying to send an 18 year old to a lifetime of sex offender registry. They promised me that no sex happened and I am CHOOSING to take them at their word this time.   My question arises from the boy's parents pissed off that I filmed their son.   I have a security system in my home. The house alarm is monitored but the camera system is record only. There are several cameras around the house catching all of the windows and doors. Camera covering entire back yard, and one for the garage.   Those are all outdoor and do not point to anyone else's windows\/private areas.   The question is the two I have in the home. One is in the living room and looks at the front door, as well as most of the living room, and the other is in the kitchen which covers a small area + the back door.   Are these two cameras in violation of the 2 party consent law in Texas?  The parents of the kid got kind of scared when I told them what happened and what I recorded. Shows them making out and him getting a little too handsy for my taste. They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit when I have video of my daughter and their son leaving for her bedroom for 20 minutes.   I do not want parenting advice nor do I want to ruin the life of an 18 year old teenager. I was 18 once and made many o mistakes in my childhood. So please do not tell me to report this to the police, do not tell me about my role as a father, do not tell me about anything other than my question. I have it handled. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"dofaa7f","c_root_id_B":"doflo8j","created_at_utc_A":1508117449,"created_at_utc_B":1508134850,"score_A":11,"score_B":16,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer, but according to a quick Google search, if the cameras record video only then he has no reasonable expectation of privacy even if he were walking down the street in front of your house - to say nothing of being inside your house!!!  You are **well** within your rights in Texas.  If audio was recorded, then it seems to be situational, but in general Texas is a one-party state - meaning, you consented to it but they didn't?  Tough poopies, you're covered.  > They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit   Well, obviously, ask **your** attorney rather than getting your advice on the internet - but a cursory Google search appears to indicate that they're bluffing.  Or they have a really piss-poor lawyer.","human_ref_B":"There's no reasonable expectation of privacy in a personal residence. You can record there. Also it's not illegal for an 18 year old to have consensual sex with a 16 year old in Texas. Nor is it your business. Sorry Dad.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":17401.0,"score_ratio":1.4545454545}
{"post_id":"76kwa1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"TX - Security cameras in my home caught my 16 year old daughter inviting her 18 year old boyfriend into the house. 2 party consent question ONLY. So before anyone thinks it. I am not trying to send an 18 year old to a lifetime of sex offender registry. They promised me that no sex happened and I am CHOOSING to take them at their word this time.   My question arises from the boy's parents pissed off that I filmed their son.   I have a security system in my home. The house alarm is monitored but the camera system is record only. There are several cameras around the house catching all of the windows and doors. Camera covering entire back yard, and one for the garage.   Those are all outdoor and do not point to anyone else's windows\/private areas.   The question is the two I have in the home. One is in the living room and looks at the front door, as well as most of the living room, and the other is in the kitchen which covers a small area + the back door.   Are these two cameras in violation of the 2 party consent law in Texas?  The parents of the kid got kind of scared when I told them what happened and what I recorded. Shows them making out and him getting a little too handsy for my taste. They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit when I have video of my daughter and their son leaving for her bedroom for 20 minutes.   I do not want parenting advice nor do I want to ruin the life of an 18 year old teenager. I was 18 once and made many o mistakes in my childhood. So please do not tell me to report this to the police, do not tell me about my role as a father, do not tell me about anything other than my question. I have it handled. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"doflo8j","c_root_id_B":"dof9f9e","created_at_utc_A":1508134850,"created_at_utc_B":1508116365,"score_A":16,"score_B":7,"human_ref_A":"There's no reasonable expectation of privacy in a personal residence. You can record there. Also it's not illegal for an 18 year old to have consensual sex with a 16 year old in Texas. Nor is it your business. Sorry Dad.","human_ref_B":"He's 18 so his parents have no say in anything lolol.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":18485.0,"score_ratio":2.2857142857}
{"post_id":"76kwa1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"TX - Security cameras in my home caught my 16 year old daughter inviting her 18 year old boyfriend into the house. 2 party consent question ONLY. So before anyone thinks it. I am not trying to send an 18 year old to a lifetime of sex offender registry. They promised me that no sex happened and I am CHOOSING to take them at their word this time.   My question arises from the boy's parents pissed off that I filmed their son.   I have a security system in my home. The house alarm is monitored but the camera system is record only. There are several cameras around the house catching all of the windows and doors. Camera covering entire back yard, and one for the garage.   Those are all outdoor and do not point to anyone else's windows\/private areas.   The question is the two I have in the home. One is in the living room and looks at the front door, as well as most of the living room, and the other is in the kitchen which covers a small area + the back door.   Are these two cameras in violation of the 2 party consent law in Texas?  The parents of the kid got kind of scared when I told them what happened and what I recorded. Shows them making out and him getting a little too handsy for my taste. They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit when I have video of my daughter and their son leaving for her bedroom for 20 minutes.   I do not want parenting advice nor do I want to ruin the life of an 18 year old teenager. I was 18 once and made many o mistakes in my childhood. So please do not tell me to report this to the police, do not tell me about my role as a father, do not tell me about anything other than my question. I have it handled. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"doflo8j","c_root_id_B":"dofk085","created_at_utc_A":1508134850,"created_at_utc_B":1508131353,"score_A":16,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"There's no reasonable expectation of privacy in a personal residence. You can record there. Also it's not illegal for an 18 year old to have consensual sex with a 16 year old in Texas. Nor is it your business. Sorry Dad.","human_ref_B":"Two party consent laws only apply to audio, not video.  This was your own house, and you did not film any nudity or sexual activity.  You have done nothing illegal.   If the video camera had been in your daughter's room, then you would have had legal issues.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3497.0,"score_ratio":4.0}
{"post_id":"76kwa1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"TX - Security cameras in my home caught my 16 year old daughter inviting her 18 year old boyfriend into the house. 2 party consent question ONLY. So before anyone thinks it. I am not trying to send an 18 year old to a lifetime of sex offender registry. They promised me that no sex happened and I am CHOOSING to take them at their word this time.   My question arises from the boy's parents pissed off that I filmed their son.   I have a security system in my home. The house alarm is monitored but the camera system is record only. There are several cameras around the house catching all of the windows and doors. Camera covering entire back yard, and one for the garage.   Those are all outdoor and do not point to anyone else's windows\/private areas.   The question is the two I have in the home. One is in the living room and looks at the front door, as well as most of the living room, and the other is in the kitchen which covers a small area + the back door.   Are these two cameras in violation of the 2 party consent law in Texas?  The parents of the kid got kind of scared when I told them what happened and what I recorded. Shows them making out and him getting a little too handsy for my taste. They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit when I have video of my daughter and their son leaving for her bedroom for 20 minutes.   I do not want parenting advice nor do I want to ruin the life of an 18 year old teenager. I was 18 once and made many o mistakes in my childhood. So please do not tell me to report this to the police, do not tell me about my role as a father, do not tell me about anything other than my question. I have it handled. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"dof9f9e","c_root_id_B":"dofaa7f","created_at_utc_A":1508116365,"created_at_utc_B":1508117449,"score_A":7,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"He's 18 so his parents have no say in anything lolol.","human_ref_B":"I am not a lawyer, but according to a quick Google search, if the cameras record video only then he has no reasonable expectation of privacy even if he were walking down the street in front of your house - to say nothing of being inside your house!!!  You are **well** within your rights in Texas.  If audio was recorded, then it seems to be situational, but in general Texas is a one-party state - meaning, you consented to it but they didn't?  Tough poopies, you're covered.  > They seem to think they can ding me with a 2 party consent lawsuit   Well, obviously, ask **your** attorney rather than getting your advice on the internet - but a cursory Google search appears to indicate that they're bluffing.  Or they have a really piss-poor lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1084.0,"score_ratio":1.5714285714}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6ujcon","c_root_id_B":"d6ugsqj","created_at_utc_A":1472039958,"created_at_utc_B":1472032439,"score_A":484,"score_B":111,"human_ref_A":"Either there is a vast conspiracy by multiple CPS workers, Counselors, and at least one Judge, or you are being less than forthcoming and accurate about what actually happened.","human_ref_B":"Not legal advice, but without going through a lawyer it sounds like the school is already aware that there is something going on. Though you may not be able to get information about your son, there is nothing stopping you from contacting your son's school, doctor, and CPS with your (specific) concerns about your son's health: his weight and the chest mass on his background of lymphoma and request that he have medical intervention.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7519.0,"score_ratio":4.3603603604}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6ugkem","c_root_id_B":"d6ujcon","created_at_utc_A":1472031631,"created_at_utc_B":1472039958,"score_A":46,"score_B":484,"human_ref_A":">My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.  Okay so I'm not a lawyer, and also not American nor a parent so I freely admit to knowing absolutely nothing about any of these processes, but surely that's enough evidence to have CPS (it is CPS, right?) investigate? You might not be able to get them back, but you may be able to get them away from him and I think you can report anonymously if you're worried your history might affect how they view what you say. Either way, it sounds like you need to act fast.","human_ref_B":"Either there is a vast conspiracy by multiple CPS workers, Counselors, and at least one Judge, or you are being less than forthcoming and accurate about what actually happened.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8327.0,"score_ratio":10.5217391304}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6ugsqj","c_root_id_B":"d6ugkem","created_at_utc_A":1472032439,"created_at_utc_B":1472031631,"score_A":111,"score_B":46,"human_ref_A":"Not legal advice, but without going through a lawyer it sounds like the school is already aware that there is something going on. Though you may not be able to get information about your son, there is nothing stopping you from contacting your son's school, doctor, and CPS with your (specific) concerns about your son's health: his weight and the chest mass on his background of lymphoma and request that he have medical intervention.","human_ref_B":">My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.  Okay so I'm not a lawyer, and also not American nor a parent so I freely admit to knowing absolutely nothing about any of these processes, but surely that's enough evidence to have CPS (it is CPS, right?) investigate? You might not be able to get them back, but you may be able to get them away from him and I think you can report anonymously if you're worried your history might affect how they view what you say. Either way, it sounds like you need to act fast.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":808.0,"score_ratio":2.4130434783}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6ujjsl","c_root_id_B":"d6ugkem","created_at_utc_A":1472040424,"created_at_utc_B":1472031631,"score_A":93,"score_B":46,"human_ref_A":"Your story is hard to believe and contradictory of itself.  If you are reporting to authorities\/court, you may want to change how you present your side or you will likely be dismissed.  At the very least, i can assure you that you will get nowhere without a lawyer at this point.","human_ref_B":">My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.  Okay so I'm not a lawyer, and also not American nor a parent so I freely admit to knowing absolutely nothing about any of these processes, but surely that's enough evidence to have CPS (it is CPS, right?) investigate? You might not be able to get them back, but you may be able to get them away from him and I think you can report anonymously if you're worried your history might affect how they view what you say. Either way, it sounds like you need to act fast.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":8793.0,"score_ratio":2.0217391304}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6umgxg","c_root_id_B":"d6ugkem","created_at_utc_A":1472045905,"created_at_utc_B":1472031631,"score_A":67,"score_B":46,"human_ref_A":"OP if there was a specific no corporal punishment in your custody agreement- which implies it was a specific enough concern to be added, by the way, why on earth would you spank them? it was a part of your agreement. I don't understand","human_ref_B":">My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.  Okay so I'm not a lawyer, and also not American nor a parent so I freely admit to knowing absolutely nothing about any of these processes, but surely that's enough evidence to have CPS (it is CPS, right?) investigate? You might not be able to get them back, but you may be able to get them away from him and I think you can report anonymously if you're worried your history might affect how they view what you say. Either way, it sounds like you need to act fast.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14274.0,"score_ratio":1.4565217391}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6upxq4","c_root_id_B":"d6usent","created_at_utc_A":1472050845,"created_at_utc_B":1472054090,"score_A":26,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"I don't know what kind of advice you're looking for?!? It's been proven by multiple sources that you're abusive and an unfit parent... and this is coming from your side of the story","human_ref_B":"* \"She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true)\" * \"My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused.\" * \"I did get behind in child support for some time\"  I'm skeptical of the manner of conspiracies you've laid out here, but even if they did happen to be true you've allowed a heaping pile of evidence to form against your wishes to see your children.  I'd suggest unless you have some hard HARD evidence for any of this, never mention it to anyone with the authority to give you access.  It'll make you seem unstable and paranoid.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3245.0,"score_ratio":1.3076923077}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6unag3","c_root_id_B":"d6usent","created_at_utc_A":1472047166,"created_at_utc_B":1472054090,"score_A":10,"score_B":34,"human_ref_A":"Given the information you've provided here, you are correct that you need to speak with an attorney. I don't see any way of changing the current situation or regaining access to your children without legal representation. If legal aid can't provide resources, beg and borrow if that's what it takes to get a lawyer.","human_ref_B":"* \"She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true)\" * \"My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused.\" * \"I did get behind in child support for some time\"  I'm skeptical of the manner of conspiracies you've laid out here, but even if they did happen to be true you've allowed a heaping pile of evidence to form against your wishes to see your children.  I'd suggest unless you have some hard HARD evidence for any of this, never mention it to anyone with the authority to give you access.  It'll make you seem unstable and paranoid.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":6924.0,"score_ratio":3.4}
{"post_id":"4zb890","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.86,"history":"[AK] After an ugly 4 yr long custody battle, I have not seen my children for 3 years. I just found out that my 12 year old son is dying from cancer, and my ex is refusing me access to medical information and visits to my child. I apologize in advance, there is no easy way to explain this story, this will be a wall of text. I will endeavor to keep it as brief and relevant as possible.   I was married for 10 years to a narcissistic, abusive, sociopath. Most of the abuse leveled at me was emotional\/intimidation, but he was physically abusive to my daughter from a previous relationship, and our three sons. When I moved out, he physically attacked me, nearly breaking my arm and causing extensive soft tissue damage. This is relevant later.   In 2005, our oldest son died of leukemia. He was 2. In 2009, our middle son was diagnosed with lymphoma. He successfully completed treatment and has been in remission for nearly 7 years.   We separated in 2009, right after my sons treatment was finished, and filed for divorce shortly after. I filed a DV report when he attacked me. He hired a criminal defense attorney, absolutely assassinated my character, convinced my mother to testify against me, as well as our blind elderly neighbor who \"saw\" the entire incident. The case was dropped.   During the divorce hearing, I filed for full custody. In Alaska, in most cases, that automatically guarantees the other parent will get custody (if they are asking for 50\/50 joint custody). I did not know this at the time, and my lawyer pushed for full because of the DV hearing. The judge reviewed the files\/recording, decided on the spot I was a liar because the other case was dropped, and awarded joint custody.   For four years, my ex dragged me back to court for every excuse he could find, to complain about my unwillingness to cooperate and co-parent with him. He paid a counselor (a substantial cash payment, outside of our insurance coverage, with additional gifts such as fishing trips and work done to his property) to testify against me in court. I did not find out until much later that the counselor was practicing with a suspended license for ethics violations (false testimony in other family court cases) the entire time he was \"treating\" my children. Every time we went to court, I lost more and more rights\/privileges.   In 2013, he filed multiple abuse investigations with OCS, culminating in a police investigation and restraining orders being filed against me after I returned my children to him with bruises (bruises were NOT from abuse, the children stated that, OCS stated that, and the doctor that examined them stated there was no way to conclude they were the result of abuse). However, I did admit in court to spanking my children, with my hand, 1 time over the week the bruising occurred.   By this time, the judge was not even bothering to hide her disgust for me every time we came to court. She stated that in the case of the spanking, it was a violation of the no corporal punishment clause in our divorce decree (true), that my children were in fear for their lives because they behaved immediately afterward, and that the spanking met the definition of assault. She granted a one year protective order against me, ordered parenting classes, a domestic violence intervention program, mandatory counseling, and reduced my visitation to 6 supervised hours per week, with a supervisor of my ex's choosing.   I completed all ordered services. My ex, however, refused to comply with the visitation. Or rather, he made visitation so logistically and physically impossible, he might as well have refused. He always made it clear that when I could not meet his conditions, it was MY refusal to comply, not him denying access.   With the help of my counselor, I made the decision to walk away. This entire situation was a narcissists dream - he maintained all control and could \"punish\" me for leaving through my children. By removing myself from the power struggle, even knowing that he was not a good person, or a good parent, the hope was he would drop his obsession for controlling me, and focus on raising our boys in a healthier atmosphere. It is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life.   I did get behind in child support for some time, as I had a hard time finding work. But it was paid whenever I was working, and not only has it been paid consistently for nearly two years but all of my arrearages have long since caught up. I have had absolutely zero contact with my ex or my children in just over three years.   I found out over the weekend that my 12 year old son, after being in remission for 7 years, has relapsed, and is in very poor condition. At 12, my son weighs 56 lbs. he has always been a small child, but he is the size of an average 6-7 year old. My ex so stubbornly refused to take him to the doctor, despite OBVIOUS signs of illness, including a tennis ball sized mass on his chest, that when the cancer spread to his spine and began putting so much pressure on his brain that he is exhibiting stroke symptoms (face drooping, balance issues, slurred speech), my ex still sent him to school, and the school had to intervene and refuse to allow him back until he had a doctors clearance. My younger son is also displaying some rather alarming signs of abuse\/mistreatment.   At this point, their father still refuses to contact me to tell me about our sons health. He is blocking my attempts to access medical records or speak with the doctors. He has told others that if I try to go to the hospital he will have me arrested (he can't, but he can cause a huge scene and upset my son).   I have applied to legal aid previously, and was denied - custody cases are rarely given assistance by legal aid here. I cannot afford an attorney. I pay 52% of my income to child support. I barely eat, but I will do whatever I have to to support my kids.   I know I need to speak with an attorney. I have left messages for several that friends have referred me to in the hopes that one will consider a pro bono representation, or allow some sort of payment arrangements. Other than that, any advice on how to proceed at this point, or resources in Alaska I may not have found, would be greatly appreciated.","c_root_id_A":"d6upxq4","c_root_id_B":"d6unag3","created_at_utc_A":1472050845,"created_at_utc_B":1472047166,"score_A":26,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"I don't know what kind of advice you're looking for?!? It's been proven by multiple sources that you're abusive and an unfit parent... and this is coming from your side of the story","human_ref_B":"Given the information you've provided here, you are correct that you need to speak with an attorney. I don't see any way of changing the current situation or regaining access to your children without legal representation. If legal aid can't provide resources, beg and borrow if that's what it takes to get a lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3679.0,"score_ratio":2.6}
{"post_id":"x0q9nh","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.91,"history":"My job promised me a salary commission based job being I reach goal in sales. Now that I\u2019ve reached my goal they are telling me I\u2019m not on commission, is this legal? I\u2019ve as of recent started a new job at a boutique. My past 5 jobs has all been in sales via commission, I don\u2019t work sales jobs unless I get a cut from it. Like most jobs do they emailed me an offer letter in writing of my salary, sales goal, and my percentage of sales that will be my commission. Upon my interview as well commission was a large thing me and the employer talked about. It is now my third month here and I\u2019ve hit my goal in sales, which I worked my butt off for my I add.   I\u2019ve now come to learn that one of my co workers who is a manager in another store, mentioned to someone that I am not on commission. I believe what she is saying because in my last week of the month to make sales I felt that my employers were screwing around with my normal hours. I had suspicions they were doing so in order for me to not hit goal, so the actuality of the situation all checks out. I won\u2019t know until the next 2 weeks whether or not my commission is in my paycheck, but I do not have high hopes.   If it be that I don\u2019t earn my commission, my question is, is this legal? I have it in writing the offer letter of my pay as well as in writing the acceptance of that pay. Thank you to anyone whose read this and yes, I\u2019ve already started applying to other jobs.","c_root_id_A":"im9n70p","c_root_id_B":"ima9q9e","created_at_utc_A":1661787350,"created_at_utc_B":1661796240,"score_A":9,"score_B":77,"human_ref_A":"OP add location","human_ref_B":"They can\u2019t retroactively change your commission structure for work you already completed.  It sounds like they haven\u2019t informed you personally of any changes in commission, and you met the goal, so they are liable to pay it.  If they fail to pay your earned commission as agreed you would file a wage claim. They could come to you today and say no commission anymore going forward, and that would be legal.  You could obviously take that as a \u201cwell then, i don\u2019t work here anymore\u201d if you choose to as well.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8890.0,"score_ratio":8.5555555556}
{"post_id":"56i3ln","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Neighbor cut down trees within my property line without my permission. I live in Michigan and have several trees near my property line which provide privacy from our neighbors. These trees are 1-2 feet on our property (we still have a stake in the ground showing the property line). Last year, we had a six foot chain link fence installed in my backyard to keep in my dog. The fence is in front the trees on our property. The neighbor just cut down a few trees in my property line (without permission) which eliminated our privacy. What are my options?","c_root_id_A":"d8juzfx","c_root_id_B":"d8jfrss","created_at_utc_A":1475972582,"created_at_utc_B":1475949646,"score_A":12,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Get land surveyed, hire and arborist to get a report on value and replacement cost of trees.  Hire a lawyer to send a letter to neighbors about said damage and estimate reports on replacement costs.  They better have homeowners because this will not be cheap for them.","human_ref_B":"So you installed a fence several feet inside your property line, inside of these trees?  Do you think the neighbor assumed that you built the fence on the property line?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":22936.0,"score_ratio":1.0909090909}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93gh2e","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629072729,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":735,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer but I would not pay him anything. He did not have an inspection nor survey.   It will be hard and she'll have to stand firm, but let him take her to court and let the judge hear the case. Hopefully the judge is not \"bought out.\"   It may not even go that far if she stands her ground as A-hole is hoping for a quick steamroll over her.     So sorry about this situation when your mom should be coasting through the rest of her life. I wish her good luck and success with this case.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? 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{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93matj","c_root_id_B":"h94x7tf","created_at_utc_A":1629075596,"created_at_utc_B":1629105486,"score_A":366,"score_B":409,"human_ref_A":"She should not pay the buyers anything, or speak to either of them or their attorneys directly.  It's impossible to say what they're suing her for until she gets served, but unless she intentionally hid something from them it's unlikely they have an actual case.  Unfortunately, that doesn't stop them from using the legal system to harass her.  She has an attorney now, which is good.  She should tell the attorney in (brief) detail about the previous suit and how it went if they do not already know about it.  She can ask her new attorney about getting files from her old attorney--that confession could be valuable for trying to get the case dismissed quickly.  The new attorney can also give you advice about how to get it dismissed as quickly as possible and whether there's a realistic possibility of getting attorney's fees because of frivolous\/malicious action.  Legally you can't do much for her.  You can reassure her, help her keep everything straight, and make sure she's giving her attorney all relevant information (eg, confession) and asking the right questions (eg, can we stop him from harassing her).  Good luck!","human_ref_B":"Your mom came into possession of the property after the garage was built, she sold the property in good faith, the onus was on the buyer to do his due diligence. The person who the new owner would need to take it up with, is your dad. If the new owner  (1) wants to hold your mom responsible as a previous owner who came into possession of the property after the garage had been built, by that logic, Ahole 2 is also just as liable as he was also an owner of the property after the garage was built","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29890.0,"score_ratio":1.1174863388}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h942sj4","c_root_id_B":"h94x7tf","created_at_utc_A":1629083894,"created_at_utc_B":1629105486,"score_A":89,"score_B":409,"human_ref_A":"Your moms real estate agent has no fiduciary duty to the buyer. If your mom really didn\u2019t know there was anything up with the garage which it sounds like she didn\u2019t, there wouldn\u2019t even be anything to disclose because you can\u2019t disclose what you\u2019re unaware of. Also, unless there\u2019s some federal or state law I\u2019m unaware of regarding liability of fixing old buildings that aren\u2019t built to regulation, this guy really has no relationship with your mom at all. She sold the house, they waived inspections and didn\u2019t do their due diligence and now want your mom to deal with it.  You gonna sue the 2xprior homeowner because their fence was in the wrong spot?   If this dude has this much money and lawyers at his disposal why doesn\u2019t he see about applying for a variance since it\u2019s not even a foot off.","human_ref_B":"Your mom came into possession of the property after the garage was built, she sold the property in good faith, the onus was on the buyer to do his due diligence. The person who the new owner would need to take it up with, is your dad. If the new owner  (1) wants to hold your mom responsible as a previous owner who came into possession of the property after the garage had been built, by that logic, Ahole 2 is also just as liable as he was also an owner of the property after the garage was built","labels":0,"seconds_difference":21592.0,"score_ratio":4.595505618}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93xkil","c_root_id_B":"h94x7tf","created_at_utc_A":1629081210,"created_at_utc_B":1629105486,"score_A":80,"score_B":409,"human_ref_A":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","human_ref_B":"Your mom came into possession of the property after the garage was built, she sold the property in good faith, the onus was on the buyer to do his due diligence. The person who the new owner would need to take it up with, is your dad. If the new owner  (1) wants to hold your mom responsible as a previous owner who came into possession of the property after the garage had been built, by that logic, Ahole 2 is also just as liable as he was also an owner of the property after the garage was built","labels":0,"seconds_difference":24276.0,"score_ratio":5.1125}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h94x7tf","c_root_id_B":"h94e43n","created_at_utc_A":1629105486,"created_at_utc_B":1629090553,"score_A":409,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Your mom came into possession of the property after the garage was built, she sold the property in good faith, the onus was on the buyer to do his due diligence. The person who the new owner would need to take it up with, is your dad. If the new owner  (1) wants to hold your mom responsible as a previous owner who came into possession of the property after the garage had been built, by that logic, Ahole 2 is also just as liable as he was also an owner of the property after the garage was built","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, familiar with real estate however. What state is she in? If it\u2019s a buyer beware state tell that neighbor to eat a dick. She can go as far as get a restraining order against him if he keeps up the unwanted harassment","labels":1,"seconds_difference":14933.0,"score_ratio":15.1481481481}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93anyb","c_root_id_B":"h94x7tf","created_at_utc_A":1629069922,"created_at_utc_B":1629105486,"score_A":3,"score_B":409,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","human_ref_B":"Your mom came into possession of the property after the garage was built, she sold the property in good faith, the onus was on the buyer to do his due diligence. The person who the new owner would need to take it up with, is your dad. If the new owner  (1) wants to hold your mom responsible as a previous owner who came into possession of the property after the garage had been built, by that logic, Ahole 2 is also just as liable as he was also an owner of the property after the garage was built","labels":0,"seconds_difference":35564.0,"score_ratio":136.3333333333}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93matj","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629075596,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":366,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"She should not pay the buyers anything, or speak to either of them or their attorneys directly.  It's impossible to say what they're suing her for until she gets served, but unless she intentionally hid something from them it's unlikely they have an actual case.  Unfortunately, that doesn't stop them from using the legal system to harass her.  She has an attorney now, which is good.  She should tell the attorney in (brief) detail about the previous suit and how it went if they do not already know about it.  She can ask her new attorney about getting files from her old attorney--that confession could be valuable for trying to get the case dismissed quickly.  The new attorney can also give you advice about how to get it dismissed as quickly as possible and whether there's a realistic possibility of getting attorney's fees because of frivolous\/malicious action.  Legally you can't do much for her.  You can reassure her, help her keep everything straight, and make sure she's giving her attorney all relevant information (eg, confession) and asking the right questions (eg, can we stop him from harassing her).  Good luck!","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5674.0,"score_ratio":122.0}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h942sj4","c_root_id_B":"h95fa1g","created_at_utc_A":1629083894,"created_at_utc_B":1629117931,"score_A":89,"score_B":236,"human_ref_A":"Your moms real estate agent has no fiduciary duty to the buyer. If your mom really didn\u2019t know there was anything up with the garage which it sounds like she didn\u2019t, there wouldn\u2019t even be anything to disclose because you can\u2019t disclose what you\u2019re unaware of. Also, unless there\u2019s some federal or state law I\u2019m unaware of regarding liability of fixing old buildings that aren\u2019t built to regulation, this guy really has no relationship with your mom at all. She sold the house, they waived inspections and didn\u2019t do their due diligence and now want your mom to deal with it.  You gonna sue the 2xprior homeowner because their fence was in the wrong spot?   If this dude has this much money and lawyers at his disposal why doesn\u2019t he see about applying for a variance since it\u2019s not even a foot off.","human_ref_B":"You've gotten good advice already on the part of the house lawsuit, but I want to address this:  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  This is unacceptable behavior from a process server, process servers shouldn't be cussing people out through the door in the course of their duty. You should call up the court and report the server's behavior.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":34037.0,"score_ratio":2.6516853933}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93xkil","c_root_id_B":"h95fa1g","created_at_utc_A":1629081210,"created_at_utc_B":1629117931,"score_A":80,"score_B":236,"human_ref_A":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","human_ref_B":"You've gotten good advice already on the part of the house lawsuit, but I want to address this:  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  This is unacceptable behavior from a process server, process servers shouldn't be cussing people out through the door in the course of their duty. You should call up the court and report the server's behavior.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":36721.0,"score_ratio":2.95}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h94e43n","c_root_id_B":"h95fa1g","created_at_utc_A":1629090553,"created_at_utc_B":1629117931,"score_A":27,"score_B":236,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, familiar with real estate however. What state is she in? If it\u2019s a buyer beware state tell that neighbor to eat a dick. She can go as far as get a restraining order against him if he keeps up the unwanted harassment","human_ref_B":"You've gotten good advice already on the part of the house lawsuit, but I want to address this:  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  This is unacceptable behavior from a process server, process servers shouldn't be cussing people out through the door in the course of their duty. You should call up the court and report the server's behavior.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":27378.0,"score_ratio":8.7407407407}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h95fa1g","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629117931,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":236,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"You've gotten good advice already on the part of the house lawsuit, but I want to address this:  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic. Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  This is unacceptable behavior from a process server, process servers shouldn't be cussing people out through the door in the course of their duty. You should call up the court and report the server's behavior.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? 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{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h942sj4","c_root_id_B":"h93xkil","created_at_utc_A":1629083894,"created_at_utc_B":1629081210,"score_A":89,"score_B":80,"human_ref_A":"Your moms real estate agent has no fiduciary duty to the buyer. If your mom really didn\u2019t know there was anything up with the garage which it sounds like she didn\u2019t, there wouldn\u2019t even be anything to disclose because you can\u2019t disclose what you\u2019re unaware of. Also, unless there\u2019s some federal or state law I\u2019m unaware of regarding liability of fixing old buildings that aren\u2019t built to regulation, this guy really has no relationship with your mom at all. She sold the house, they waived inspections and didn\u2019t do their due diligence and now want your mom to deal with it.  You gonna sue the 2xprior homeowner because their fence was in the wrong spot?   If this dude has this much money and lawyers at his disposal why doesn\u2019t he see about applying for a variance since it\u2019s not even a foot off.","human_ref_B":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2684.0,"score_ratio":1.1125}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h942sj4","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629083894,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":89,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Your moms real estate agent has no fiduciary duty to the buyer. If your mom really didn\u2019t know there was anything up with the garage which it sounds like she didn\u2019t, there wouldn\u2019t even be anything to disclose because you can\u2019t disclose what you\u2019re unaware of. Also, unless there\u2019s some federal or state law I\u2019m unaware of regarding liability of fixing old buildings that aren\u2019t built to regulation, this guy really has no relationship with your mom at all. She sold the house, they waived inspections and didn\u2019t do their due diligence and now want your mom to deal with it.  You gonna sue the 2xprior homeowner because their fence was in the wrong spot?   If this dude has this much money and lawyers at his disposal why doesn\u2019t he see about applying for a variance since it\u2019s not even a foot off.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":13972.0,"score_ratio":29.6666666667}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93xkil","c_root_id_B":"h95gubo","created_at_utc_A":1629081210,"created_at_utc_B":1629118733,"score_A":80,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","human_ref_B":"A-hole2 bought the property and sold it to A-hole1.  Any claim A-hole1 has is against A-hole2.   A-hole1 also has an interest in keeping the garage - all he needs is a variance which should be easy enough to get.   If this actually does go to court - which is easy enough to make happen - A-hole2 has to be joined as a party as your mom has absolutely no relationship to A-hole1.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":37523.0,"score_ratio":1.025}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h95gubo","c_root_id_B":"h94e43n","created_at_utc_A":1629118733,"created_at_utc_B":1629090553,"score_A":82,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"A-hole2 bought the property and sold it to A-hole1.  Any claim A-hole1 has is against A-hole2.   A-hole1 also has an interest in keeping the garage - all he needs is a variance which should be easy enough to get.   If this actually does go to court - which is easy enough to make happen - A-hole2 has to be joined as a party as your mom has absolutely no relationship to A-hole1.","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, familiar with real estate however. What state is she in? If it\u2019s a buyer beware state tell that neighbor to eat a dick. She can go as far as get a restraining order against him if he keeps up the unwanted harassment","labels":1,"seconds_difference":28180.0,"score_ratio":3.037037037}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93anyb","c_root_id_B":"h95gubo","created_at_utc_A":1629069922,"created_at_utc_B":1629118733,"score_A":3,"score_B":82,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","human_ref_B":"A-hole2 bought the property and sold it to A-hole1.  Any claim A-hole1 has is against A-hole2.   A-hole1 also has an interest in keeping the garage - all he needs is a variance which should be easy enough to get.   If this actually does go to court - which is easy enough to make happen - A-hole2 has to be joined as a party as your mom has absolutely no relationship to A-hole1.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":48811.0,"score_ratio":27.3333333333}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h95k76v","c_root_id_B":"h93xkil","created_at_utc_A":1629120381,"created_at_utc_B":1629081210,"score_A":81,"score_B":80,"human_ref_A":"I'm not a lawyer but it might help to get a Power of Attorney set up so you can act on your mom's behalf in this matter. You mention that she is elderly and vulnerable and prone to \"freaking out\" - if they are sending people to her door you don't want her to be pressured into signing something that undermines her legal position. It might help her avoid panicking and making a bad decision if she can just refer them straight to you and let you handle it, rather than having to talk to them herself and find out what they want.","human_ref_B":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":39171.0,"score_ratio":1.0125}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h94e43n","c_root_id_B":"h95k76v","created_at_utc_A":1629090553,"created_at_utc_B":1629120381,"score_A":27,"score_B":81,"human_ref_A":"Not a lawyer, familiar with real estate however. What state is she in? If it\u2019s a buyer beware state tell that neighbor to eat a dick. She can go as far as get a restraining order against him if he keeps up the unwanted harassment","human_ref_B":"I'm not a lawyer but it might help to get a Power of Attorney set up so you can act on your mom's behalf in this matter. You mention that she is elderly and vulnerable and prone to \"freaking out\" - if they are sending people to her door you don't want her to be pressured into signing something that undermines her legal position. It might help her avoid panicking and making a bad decision if she can just refer them straight to you and let you handle it, rather than having to talk to them herself and find out what they want.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":29828.0,"score_ratio":3.0}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h95k76v","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629120381,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":81,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I'm not a lawyer but it might help to get a Power of Attorney set up so you can act on your mom's behalf in this matter. You mention that she is elderly and vulnerable and prone to \"freaking out\" - if they are sending people to her door you don't want her to be pressured into signing something that undermines her legal position. It might help her avoid panicking and making a bad decision if she can just refer them straight to you and let you handle it, rather than having to talk to them herself and find out what they want.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":50459.0,"score_ratio":27.0}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93xkil","c_root_id_B":"h93anyb","created_at_utc_A":1629081210,"created_at_utc_B":1629069922,"score_A":80,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"So this guy bought out every lawyer in town. Every lawyer in town would have to be corrupt. He has enough money to buy them AND a whole neighborhood?  But wanted her to pay to tear down the garage. I'm not a lawyer, but this is literally unbelievable.","human_ref_B":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","labels":1,"seconds_difference":11288.0,"score_ratio":26.6666666667}
{"post_id":"p5479x","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house South Dakota. My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale.  Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town.  He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park.  When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.   My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait.  She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved.  Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.   The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).   But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so.  Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.*  A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey.  She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell).  So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.   My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.   She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera.  My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side.  So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.   How worried should she be? How can I help her?","c_root_id_A":"h93anyb","c_root_id_B":"h94e43n","created_at_utc_A":1629069922,"created_at_utc_B":1629090553,"score_A":3,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"---\r > http:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/myIAb\r \r ---\r *I am a bot whose sole purpose is to improve the timeliness and accuracy of responses in this subreddit.*\r \r ---\r **It appears you forgot to include your location in the title or body of your post. Please update the body of your original post to include this information.**\r \r ---\r ***Do NOT delete this post - Instead, simply edit the post with the requested information.***\r \r ---\r \r Author: \/u\/dr_cl_aphra\r \r Title: **Property law: my mom is being sued by the guy who bought her house from the guy who bought her house**\r \r Original Post: \r \r > My dad owned the same house for over 40 years. He owned it before he married my mom and she inherited it when he died. A few years after he died, she decided to move to where my sister lives and put the house up for sale. >  > Guy suing (calling him A-hole1) is a complete psychopath who has lived in the neighborhood 20+ years and everyone hates him. There are a thousand things we could talk about with him but the important bits are he\u2019s a lawyer (not actually practicing) and a doctor (who lost privileges at the local hospital for being a psychotic asshole but not his license somehow and is still in private practice). So, he\u2019s got a shitload of money and knows the law and also has bought up pretty much every other lawyer in town. >  > He\u2019s also been methodically buying up every property he can in my mom\u2019s neighborhood and turning them into rentals, subdividing lots and building more rentals, and basically doing his best to take over and ruin what was some very premium real estate right next to a national park. >  > When my mom\u2019s house went up for sale, he immediately showed up on her doorstep (literally a couple of hours after it posted), and offered her her asking price in cash. She told him she\u2019d think about it, because it freaked her out and she didn\u2019t know quite what to do, and she said he was visibly pissed when he left.  >  > My mom isn\u2019t stupid, but she has never bought or sold a property in her entire life, so she relied heavily on her realtor. The realtor told her she could definitely wait on A-hole1\u2019s offer and see if anyone else wanted to go higher. She then got a higher offer and took it\u2014but, rather mysteriously, that offer fell through under some weird circumstances and my mom didn\u2019t have a buyer anymore. She had closed on her new house already, so she was even more freaked out and wanted to hurry up and sell even though my sister and I told her to calm down and wait. >  > She then got an offer from a guy who\u2019s a lawyer and on the city council (A-hole2). It was for more than her asking price, and *he waived an inspection and a survey* and just bought the place. So my mom took it and moved. >  > Now, the trouble comes from a detached garage my dad had built. He owned several acres so there were lots of spots to build this thing, but he decided to put it off the end of the driveway. He had a professional contractor come build it, and while my mom had almost no input, she says a survey was done it make sure it was far enough from the neighbors\u2019 property to be okay.  >  > The properties have no distinct borders; it\u2019s just a big meadow, no fence line or obvious markers. Also the neighbors are life-long friends of my parents so if there had been an issue it would have probably been easy to solve. Apparently the garage is a tiny bit too close to the property line, like less than a foot (and this is a thing I do not fully get, because it\u2019s a building next to an open meadow sooooo it\u2019s not encroaching on anything, and we don\u2019t have to cross the property line to access it).  >  > But my mom had no idea about that, and presumably neither did my dad. My dad\u2019s terminal illness did affect his brain and he did definitely make some bad choices before he was declared incompetent legally, so it\u2019s possible this was one of them. But given the timing, I don\u2019t think so. >  > Anyway, this no-inspection, no-survey sale goes through, and a little while after that my mom got an email from A-hole1. Turns out, A-hole2 bought the place from my mom, but had been in cahoots with A-hole1 all along. *He\u2019d purchased the house just to turn around and deed it to his buddy A-hole1.* >  > A-hole1 then did the survey, and then found out about the garage problem. He told my elderly, widowed mom that she\u2019d lied intentionally about it, and unless she paid him $50k to tear down the garage and move it(which cost $12k to build four years prior), he\u2019d sue her. He also claimed her realtor had sworn on a stack of bibles there was nothing to worry about and that\u2019s why A-hole2 hadn\u2019t done the survey. >  > She got a lawyer, and got a confession from A-hole1\u2019s lawyer that they knew she hadn\u2019t been dishonest and they just hoped she\u2019d \u201cpitch in\u201d to move the garage like she\u2019d just be a good sport after the bullshit he had put her through (and his track record of being a psycho neighbor from hell). >  > So, original thing got dropped. But now, months later, A-hole1 is trying the same thing again.  >  > My mom got a summons served to her new house; again she\u2019s elderly and by herself most of the time (other than her giant-ass Rottweiler she can\u2019t control and that\u2019s another topic) so she doesn\u2019t ever just open the door.  >  > She saw a strange person on her doorstep using her doorbell camera, and talked to the person through the mic.  Person said they were serving her and she needed to open the door. Of course that freaked her out and she didn\u2019t; she told the person she didn\u2019t know who they were and she wanted to talk to her lawyer first. That person cussed her out and just left. All this was captured on the camera. >  > My mom\u2019s original lawyer bowed out because his partner had just (*coincidentally*\\s) been bought out by A-hole1. She had to try super hard to find a lawyer after that and ended up with someone literally across the state because he\u2019s bought every firm on this side. >  > So\u2026 my mom is being targeted by a fucking psychopath who did not actually buy her house, but got it through a straw purchase. He would totally would ruin her financially just because she spited him by not taking his first offer.  >  > How worried should she be? How can I help her?\r \r \r \r \r ---\r LocationBot 4.999988713 83\/601rds  | Report Issues | >!TdUO5NmMWlXWXJFcjJzZ!<","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer, familiar with real estate however. What state is she in? If it\u2019s a buyer beware state tell that neighbor to eat a dick. She can go as far as get a restraining order against him if he keeps up the unwanted harassment","labels":0,"seconds_difference":20631.0,"score_ratio":9.0}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn511ve","c_root_id_B":"cn512e2","created_at_utc_A":1419520322,"created_at_utc_B":1419520376,"score_A":25,"score_B":44,"human_ref_A":"Congrats! Glad it worked out.","human_ref_B":"Thanks for the update! Glad it worked out well for you and your kiddo! Merry Christmas! :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":54.0,"score_ratio":1.76}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn51osd","c_root_id_B":"cn51b7j","created_at_utc_A":1419522555,"created_at_utc_B":1419521272,"score_A":35,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"That's awesome! I was hoping you'd have a happy update. Good guy lawyer right there.","human_ref_B":"Yes! Perfect post to read today. I'm so happy for you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1283.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn511ve","c_root_id_B":"cn51osd","created_at_utc_A":1419520322,"created_at_utc_B":1419522555,"score_A":25,"score_B":35,"human_ref_A":"Congrats! Glad it worked out.","human_ref_B":"That's awesome! I was hoping you'd have a happy update. Good guy lawyer right there.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2233.0,"score_ratio":1.4}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn51b7j","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419521272,"score_A":29,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"Yes! Perfect post to read today. I'm so happy for you.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7480.0,"score_ratio":1.0357142857}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn525z7","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419524054,"score_A":29,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"That's awesome thank you for the update!  I'm glad your daughter doesn't have to spend Christmas in a car","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4698.0,"score_ratio":1.0740740741}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn511ve","c_root_id_B":"cn53tuj","created_at_utc_A":1419520322,"created_at_utc_B":1419528752,"score_A":25,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"Congrats! Glad it worked out.","human_ref_B":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":8430.0,"score_ratio":1.16}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn52pct","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419525651,"score_A":29,"score_B":17,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"Thanks for the update. This was stressing me out for some reason. Enjoy your day.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3101.0,"score_ratio":1.7058823529}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn53glr","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419527756,"score_A":29,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"You have an awesome lawyer.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":996.0,"score_ratio":1.9333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53kwg","c_root_id_B":"cn53tuj","created_at_utc_A":1419528085,"created_at_utc_B":1419528752,"score_A":15,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"Wow, what a great thing to read this morning.  Sounds like you have an outstanding attorney.  Cheers.","human_ref_B":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":667.0,"score_ratio":1.9333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn520t8","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419523603,"score_A":29,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"Yeah! As the spouse of a man that dealt with a crazy ex and custody abuse, I applaud you :)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5149.0,"score_ratio":1.9333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52gwp","c_root_id_B":"cn53tuj","created_at_utc_A":1419524956,"created_at_utc_B":1419528752,"score_A":13,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3796.0,"score_ratio":2.2307692308}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn535v2","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419526946,"score_A":29,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"Awesome! Thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you today.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1806.0,"score_ratio":1.9333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53tuj","c_root_id_B":"cn52p0l","created_at_utc_A":1419528752,"created_at_utc_B":1419525621,"score_A":29,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3131.0,"score_ratio":2.4166666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52jy1","c_root_id_B":"cn53tuj","created_at_utc_A":1419525210,"created_at_utc_B":1419528752,"score_A":11,"score_B":29,"human_ref_A":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"Out of curiosity,   how did the ex take the ruling?","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3542.0,"score_ratio":2.6363636364}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn511ve","c_root_id_B":"cn51b7j","created_at_utc_A":1419520322,"created_at_utc_B":1419521272,"score_A":25,"score_B":28,"human_ref_A":"Congrats! Glad it worked out.","human_ref_B":"Yes! Perfect post to read today. I'm so happy for you.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":950.0,"score_ratio":1.12}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn511ve","c_root_id_B":"cn525z7","created_at_utc_A":1419520322,"created_at_utc_B":1419524054,"score_A":25,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Congrats! Glad it worked out.","human_ref_B":"That's awesome thank you for the update!  I'm glad your daughter doesn't have to spend Christmas in a car","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3732.0,"score_ratio":1.08}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn520t8","c_root_id_B":"cn525z7","created_at_utc_A":1419523603,"created_at_utc_B":1419524054,"score_A":15,"score_B":27,"human_ref_A":"Yeah! As the spouse of a man that dealt with a crazy ex and custody abuse, I applaud you :)","human_ref_B":"That's awesome thank you for the update!  I'm glad your daughter doesn't have to spend Christmas in a car","labels":0,"seconds_difference":451.0,"score_ratio":1.8}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52pct","c_root_id_B":"cn520t8","created_at_utc_A":1419525651,"created_at_utc_B":1419523603,"score_A":17,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Thanks for the update. This was stressing me out for some reason. Enjoy your day.","human_ref_B":"Yeah! As the spouse of a man that dealt with a crazy ex and custody abuse, I applaud you :)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2048.0,"score_ratio":1.1333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52pct","c_root_id_B":"cn52gwp","created_at_utc_A":1419525651,"created_at_utc_B":1419524956,"score_A":17,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Thanks for the update. This was stressing me out for some reason. Enjoy your day.","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":695.0,"score_ratio":1.3076923077}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52pct","c_root_id_B":"cn52p0l","created_at_utc_A":1419525651,"created_at_utc_B":1419525621,"score_A":17,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Thanks for the update. This was stressing me out for some reason. Enjoy your day.","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":30.0,"score_ratio":1.4166666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52pct","c_root_id_B":"cn52jy1","created_at_utc_A":1419525651,"created_at_utc_B":1419525210,"score_A":17,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Thanks for the update. This was stressing me out for some reason. Enjoy your day.","human_ref_B":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":441.0,"score_ratio":1.5454545455}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52gwp","c_root_id_B":"cn53glr","created_at_utc_A":1419524956,"created_at_utc_B":1419527756,"score_A":13,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"You have an awesome lawyer.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2800.0,"score_ratio":1.1538461538}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53glr","c_root_id_B":"cn52p0l","created_at_utc_A":1419527756,"created_at_utc_B":1419525621,"score_A":15,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"You have an awesome lawyer.","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2135.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53glr","c_root_id_B":"cn52jy1","created_at_utc_A":1419527756,"created_at_utc_B":1419525210,"score_A":15,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"You have an awesome lawyer.","human_ref_B":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2546.0,"score_ratio":1.3636363636}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52gwp","c_root_id_B":"cn53kwg","created_at_utc_A":1419524956,"created_at_utc_B":1419528085,"score_A":13,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"Wow, what a great thing to read this morning.  Sounds like you have an outstanding attorney.  Cheers.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":3129.0,"score_ratio":1.1538461538}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53kwg","c_root_id_B":"cn52p0l","created_at_utc_A":1419528085,"created_at_utc_B":1419525621,"score_A":15,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"Wow, what a great thing to read this morning.  Sounds like you have an outstanding attorney.  Cheers.","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2464.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn53kwg","c_root_id_B":"cn52jy1","created_at_utc_A":1419528085,"created_at_utc_B":1419525210,"score_A":15,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Wow, what a great thing to read this morning.  Sounds like you have an outstanding attorney.  Cheers.","human_ref_B":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2875.0,"score_ratio":1.3636363636}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52gwp","c_root_id_B":"cn535v2","created_at_utc_A":1419524956,"created_at_utc_B":1419526946,"score_A":13,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"Awesome! Thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you today.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1990.0,"score_ratio":1.1538461538}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52p0l","c_root_id_B":"cn535v2","created_at_utc_A":1419525621,"created_at_utc_B":1419526946,"score_A":12,"score_B":15,"human_ref_A":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","human_ref_B":"Awesome! Thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you today.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1325.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn535v2","c_root_id_B":"cn52jy1","created_at_utc_A":1419526946,"created_at_utc_B":1419525210,"score_A":15,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Awesome! Thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you today.","human_ref_B":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1736.0,"score_ratio":1.3636363636}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn542tf","c_root_id_B":"cn52jy1","created_at_utc_A":1419529407,"created_at_utc_B":1419525210,"score_A":12,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"What great news! Thanks for the update, and hopefully your daughter has a great Christmas at both homes now that she won't spend the day in a car!","human_ref_B":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":4197.0,"score_ratio":1.0909090909}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn52jy1","c_root_id_B":"cn52p0l","created_at_utc_A":1419525210,"created_at_utc_B":1419525621,"score_A":11,"score_B":12,"human_ref_A":"So happy for you and your daughter!! Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"Merry Christmas! Thanks for the update!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":411.0,"score_ratio":1.0909090909}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn54ea4","c_root_id_B":"cn54613","created_at_utc_A":1419530228,"created_at_utc_B":1419529636,"score_A":11,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Have a fantastic and wonderful Christmas with your daughter.  You've got a lawyer who gets shit done right, I trust you're in good hands.  Enjoy, mate.","human_ref_B":"First of all, Congrats! Furthermore thanks for the update!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":592.0,"score_ratio":1.1}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn5498m","c_root_id_B":"cn54ea4","created_at_utc_A":1419529866,"created_at_utc_B":1419530228,"score_A":5,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Congratulations! Merry Christmas to you and your family.","human_ref_B":"Have a fantastic and wonderful Christmas with your daughter.  You've got a lawyer who gets shit done right, I trust you're in good hands.  Enjoy, mate.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":362.0,"score_ratio":2.2}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn5498m","c_root_id_B":"cn54j9c","created_at_utc_A":1419529866,"created_at_utc_B":1419530583,"score_A":5,"score_B":10,"human_ref_A":"Congratulations! Merry Christmas to you and your family.","human_ref_B":"Your lawyer is awesome! Congrats on a great and fair outcome.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":717.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn54lfw","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419530738,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"That is so good to hear! Your lawyer really did come through!","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":12668.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn54xk1","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419531602,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":4,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Thank you for the update, this cheered up my Christmas rather spectacularly.","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":11804.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":2,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9800.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55zyk","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419534325,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Congrats!","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":9081.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn59m6c","c_root_id_B":"cn56fjx","created_at_utc_A":1419543406,"created_at_utc_B":1419535420,"score_A":5,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","human_ref_B":"Good for you OP","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7986.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn57hb4","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419538013,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Glad to hear this worked out for your daughter. Merry Christmas!","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5393.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn57n2m","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419538420,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"Glad to hear!","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4986.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn58jfc","c_root_id_B":"cn59m6c","created_at_utc_A":1419540663,"created_at_utc_B":1419543406,"score_A":3,"score_B":5,"human_ref_A":"I'm so happy. I can't imagine how you just feel! Wishing the best to you and your daughter!!","human_ref_B":"your lawyer is a real stand up guy, merry christmas :)","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2743.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn54xk1","c_root_id_B":"cn54lfw","created_at_utc_A":1419531602,"created_at_utc_B":1419530738,"score_A":4,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Thank you for the update, this cheered up my Christmas rather spectacularly.","human_ref_B":"That is so good to hear! Your lawyer really did come through!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":864.0,"score_ratio":1.3333333333}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pcv","c_root_id_B":"cn54lfw","created_at_utc_A":1419533580,"created_at_utc_B":1419530738,"score_A":5,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"Best Christmas, ever!","human_ref_B":"That is so good to hear! Your lawyer really did come through!","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2842.0,"score_ratio":1.6666666667}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pcv","c_root_id_B":"cn54xk1","created_at_utc_A":1419533580,"created_at_utc_B":1419531602,"score_A":5,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Best Christmas, ever!","human_ref_B":"Thank you for the update, this cheered up my Christmas rather spectacularly.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":1978.0,"score_ratio":1.25}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn55zyk","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419534325,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"Congrats!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":719.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn56fjx","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419535420,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"Good for you OP","labels":0,"seconds_difference":1814.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn57hb4","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419538013,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"Glad to hear this worked out for your daughter. Merry Christmas!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4407.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn57n2m","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419538420,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"Glad to hear!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4814.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"2qd7f1","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"UPDATE] My ex-wife moved four hours away suddenly, causing my daughter to potentially spend four hours in the car on Christmas day. But my lawyer came through! [Original Post   My lawyer called me back yesterday morning.  Somehow he managed to get us a in with a judge by noon yesterday, unbelievably. He said he called in every favor he had to do it.  I get to keep my daughter until tomorrow. Then she will go to her mom's for a week until next Friday, then come back with me. Ex has to transport her. After that she will stay with me until we have another custody hearing.    My lawyer thinks that I can get substantially more custody time because my daughter is enrolled in school here.  Thanks for everyone's advice!  Merry Christmas!","c_root_id_A":"cn55pqq","c_root_id_B":"cn58jfc","created_at_utc_A":1419533606,"created_at_utc_B":1419540663,"score_A":2,"score_B":3,"human_ref_A":"I have the weirdest justice boner right now.","human_ref_B":"I'm so happy. I can't imagine how you just feel! Wishing the best to you and your daughter!!","labels":0,"seconds_difference":7057.0,"score_ratio":1.5}
{"post_id":"kei95e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"NE: My sister's husband died and now his ex-girlfriend has popped up saying he has two children and she would like money for support. Posting for my sister who doesn't know how to reddit.  My sister was was with her husband for 5 years, married for 3, no children.  Before their relationship he was in a relationship with (but never married to) another woman - my sister does not know much about their relationship.  My sister's husband had a successful career and made good money, but shortly after their marriage he was diagnosed with a serious illness. He immediately went into aggressive treatment and had to stop working due to the side affects, but the treatment was unsuccessful and he never returned to work. During that time my sister supported them both. He received some money from disability insurance during this time.  He eventually passed away 10 months ago.  Prior to his death he and my sister saved a large sum of money over the course of their relationship which they used to buy a home in cash prior to his death. So - he did not leave much of anything behind and his \"will\" has already been settled.  My sister has now been informed that his ex-girlfriend has two children who she says he fathered, and she filed for child support prior to learning he is deceased. Now she says that she plans to take legal action against his estate for a share of his assets for her children.  My sister is worried about two things:     (1) She is not confident this woman is telling the truth. This is definitely a woman they dated, but he at least was never aware of having children and my sister does not believe the children look anything like him. I know this is an emotional response BUT it begs the question of proving paternity. He was cremated, my sister has nothing remaining containing his DNA, and he does not have known living relatives whose DNA can be used for comparison. How do we know if this woman is telling the truth - or if they aren't his kids and she is just trying to pull a fast one?  (2) My sister is worried about the possibility of a lawsuit. They had just purchased a home, so they had little in cash except their emergency fund. He had nothing left in his retirement fund and had a modest life insurance policy which my sister was the recipient of. Is there a scenario in which my sister has to dig into her own pockets to fund \"child support' or whatever you would call it in this scenario?  &#x200B;  For the record, my sister did have a brief consultation with a family attorney who was recommended in our area for child support matters. He told her not to worry about it until she gets legal papers, and that it's unlikely to go anywhere at this point as her husband is literally deceased. He did help her with letting the other state's child support folks know that he is deceased and sending a copy of the death certificate. He said if she receives anything from any lawyer, or anything from a child support agency, to come back and talk to him again.   She appreciates his advice and was calmed by it, but she is still nervous about this. I'm hoping instead of wasting another lawyer's time with a second opinion that may be the exact same, you all might be able to give some insight as to whether she should be concerned \/ do anything.  Thank you all from both of us.","c_root_id_A":"gg31ppo","c_root_id_B":"gg35i4q","created_at_utc_A":1608161451,"created_at_utc_B":1608163495,"score_A":102,"score_B":147,"human_ref_A":"Assuming that she and her husband owned the home as tenants by the entirety (most married couples do) she is now the sole owner of the home and it simply is not subject to probate. The home would thus not be subject to claims of creditors, in most states.","human_ref_B":"Assuming ex girlfriend has no proof he is the father, the burden of proof is on her and under no circumstance should you or anybody in your family should agree to provide anything. Most states will not enforce a dna test postmortem  Edit:words","labels":0,"seconds_difference":2044.0,"score_ratio":1.4411764706}
{"post_id":"kei95e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"NE: My sister's husband died and now his ex-girlfriend has popped up saying he has two children and she would like money for support. Posting for my sister who doesn't know how to reddit.  My sister was was with her husband for 5 years, married for 3, no children.  Before their relationship he was in a relationship with (but never married to) another woman - my sister does not know much about their relationship.  My sister's husband had a successful career and made good money, but shortly after their marriage he was diagnosed with a serious illness. He immediately went into aggressive treatment and had to stop working due to the side affects, but the treatment was unsuccessful and he never returned to work. During that time my sister supported them both. He received some money from disability insurance during this time.  He eventually passed away 10 months ago.  Prior to his death he and my sister saved a large sum of money over the course of their relationship which they used to buy a home in cash prior to his death. So - he did not leave much of anything behind and his \"will\" has already been settled.  My sister has now been informed that his ex-girlfriend has two children who she says he fathered, and she filed for child support prior to learning he is deceased. Now she says that she plans to take legal action against his estate for a share of his assets for her children.  My sister is worried about two things:     (1) She is not confident this woman is telling the truth. This is definitely a woman they dated, but he at least was never aware of having children and my sister does not believe the children look anything like him. I know this is an emotional response BUT it begs the question of proving paternity. He was cremated, my sister has nothing remaining containing his DNA, and he does not have known living relatives whose DNA can be used for comparison. How do we know if this woman is telling the truth - or if they aren't his kids and she is just trying to pull a fast one?  (2) My sister is worried about the possibility of a lawsuit. They had just purchased a home, so they had little in cash except their emergency fund. He had nothing left in his retirement fund and had a modest life insurance policy which my sister was the recipient of. Is there a scenario in which my sister has to dig into her own pockets to fund \"child support' or whatever you would call it in this scenario?  &#x200B;  For the record, my sister did have a brief consultation with a family attorney who was recommended in our area for child support matters. He told her not to worry about it until she gets legal papers, and that it's unlikely to go anywhere at this point as her husband is literally deceased. He did help her with letting the other state's child support folks know that he is deceased and sending a copy of the death certificate. He said if she receives anything from any lawyer, or anything from a child support agency, to come back and talk to him again.   She appreciates his advice and was calmed by it, but she is still nervous about this. I'm hoping instead of wasting another lawyer's time with a second opinion that may be the exact same, you all might be able to give some insight as to whether she should be concerned \/ do anything.  Thank you all from both of us.","c_root_id_A":"gg3i4in","c_root_id_B":"gg3c0vr","created_at_utc_A":1608170323,"created_at_utc_B":1608167093,"score_A":75,"score_B":36,"human_ref_A":"She's likely fishing for money. Dont give her any and she will likely go away. Give her money and anytime she wants more she will come back.   Your husband has been deceased for 10 months. I assume that there is property left in his name and his estate has been settled. There is no proof of the deceased being a father. Your sister can't be held legally responsible for the deceased's actions. Her life insurance payout is safe.    I mean honestly, she's trying to go after a dead man for child support.... I dont think there is a better analogy to show how pointless that is.   All your sister should do is block the woman and go on with her life.","human_ref_B":"I like what the lawyer said.     You may want to check to see if the deceased had ever provided informal support. acknowledged paternity, or even knew about the kids.  Sources include emails and bank records.  At this point preserve all known email accounts.     Tenants in common is wonderful...and there is probably nothing left in the estate after medical bills etc.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3230.0,"score_ratio":2.0833333333}
{"post_id":"kei95e","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.96,"history":"NE: My sister's husband died and now his ex-girlfriend has popped up saying he has two children and she would like money for support. Posting for my sister who doesn't know how to reddit.  My sister was was with her husband for 5 years, married for 3, no children.  Before their relationship he was in a relationship with (but never married to) another woman - my sister does not know much about their relationship.  My sister's husband had a successful career and made good money, but shortly after their marriage he was diagnosed with a serious illness. He immediately went into aggressive treatment and had to stop working due to the side affects, but the treatment was unsuccessful and he never returned to work. During that time my sister supported them both. He received some money from disability insurance during this time.  He eventually passed away 10 months ago.  Prior to his death he and my sister saved a large sum of money over the course of their relationship which they used to buy a home in cash prior to his death. So - he did not leave much of anything behind and his \"will\" has already been settled.  My sister has now been informed that his ex-girlfriend has two children who she says he fathered, and she filed for child support prior to learning he is deceased. Now she says that she plans to take legal action against his estate for a share of his assets for her children.  My sister is worried about two things:     (1) She is not confident this woman is telling the truth. This is definitely a woman they dated, but he at least was never aware of having children and my sister does not believe the children look anything like him. I know this is an emotional response BUT it begs the question of proving paternity. He was cremated, my sister has nothing remaining containing his DNA, and he does not have known living relatives whose DNA can be used for comparison. How do we know if this woman is telling the truth - or if they aren't his kids and she is just trying to pull a fast one?  (2) My sister is worried about the possibility of a lawsuit. They had just purchased a home, so they had little in cash except their emergency fund. He had nothing left in his retirement fund and had a modest life insurance policy which my sister was the recipient of. Is there a scenario in which my sister has to dig into her own pockets to fund \"child support' or whatever you would call it in this scenario?  &#x200B;  For the record, my sister did have a brief consultation with a family attorney who was recommended in our area for child support matters. He told her not to worry about it until she gets legal papers, and that it's unlikely to go anywhere at this point as her husband is literally deceased. He did help her with letting the other state's child support folks know that he is deceased and sending a copy of the death certificate. He said if she receives anything from any lawyer, or anything from a child support agency, to come back and talk to him again.   She appreciates his advice and was calmed by it, but she is still nervous about this. I'm hoping instead of wasting another lawyer's time with a second opinion that may be the exact same, you all might be able to give some insight as to whether she should be concerned \/ do anything.  Thank you all from both of us.","c_root_id_A":"gg3wfd1","c_root_id_B":"gg3v82u","created_at_utc_A":1608178046,"created_at_utc_B":1608177370,"score_A":27,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"DNA from the deceased husbands relatives could be used for the family\u2019s peace of mind. However, if paternity wasn\u2019t legally established prior to his death, and the estate is already settled, this lady has no legal legs to stand on. Best she can hope for is to establish paternity and get Social Security death benefits forthright kids. Either way, not your sister\u2019s problem.","human_ref_B":"There\u2019s no way she can even prove he was their father. If she could they\u2019d only be entitled to survivors benefit. Your home and assets are untouchable.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":676.0,"score_ratio":2.0769230769}
{"post_id":"jw8n7c","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.73,"history":"My girlfriend\u2019s(18) mother(40) refuses to relinquish her state ID, birth certificate, social security card, and health insurance card. My girlfriend lives in New Haven, Connecticut and her mother is currently in possession of her state ID, birth certificate, social security card, and health insurance card. She refuses to give them back to her and has only given her photo copies instead. She has no way of contacting her mother through social media or any other way other than through a third party. She stays with her dad and they have no reliable mode of transportation or steady income. Can she take any legal action against her mother without getting an attorney?","c_root_id_A":"gcoux8f","c_root_id_B":"gcoucdi","created_at_utc_A":1605675317,"created_at_utc_B":1605674918,"score_A":39,"score_B":14,"human_ref_A":"She can just order new cards for everything. Easiest.","human_ref_B":"If you knew where she lived, you could show up with police to demand your property. She would likely say that she does not have it. Not sure how you would prove that she has possession of the items.  Why cant you just request copies of the birth certificate and then get a new ID\/SS card? If the insurance is under the mother's policy, you might have difficulty getting a copy of that. If it is hers, call the the insurance company or log into their app for a copy.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":399.0,"score_ratio":2.7857142857}
{"post_id":"w7wqdg","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.88,"history":"Family member didn\u2019t send in their marriage license and wants to know if it is official I\u2019m from Oklahoma. A family member of mine (also in OK) got married over a year ago and has since broken up with their partner. They are now unsure if they need to consult with a lawyer regarding divorce proceedings because the marriage license was never sent in. For more context, they had a ceremony that was officiated by an ordained minister, they both signed, and two witnesses signed. It was just never returned to the County Clerk\u2019s office. Are they legally married?","c_root_id_A":"ihmtu6m","c_root_id_B":"ihmkb3x","created_at_utc_A":1658785373,"created_at_utc_B":1658781694,"score_A":8,"score_B":4,"human_ref_A":"Oklahoma is one of a few states which acknowledge common law marriage.  A common law marriage is created when a man and woman (in the state of Oklahoma) reside together with the intent of being married even though they did not file a marriage license and were not ceremonially married.","human_ref_B":"https:\/\/www.divorcenet.com\/states\/oklahoma\/common_law_marriage_in_oklahoma  Totally unqualified opinion: have them talk to a lawyer","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3679.0,"score_ratio":2.0}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie727xu","c_root_id_B":"ie7eo4m","created_at_utc_A":1656516370,"created_at_utc_B":1656521220,"score_A":254,"score_B":933,"human_ref_A":"You have 30 days from the actual written notice.","human_ref_B":"You can negotiate with the landlord. If you are willing to move out by the date requested, even though 30 day\u2019s notice has not been provided, you can ask for the landlord to compensate you.   E.g. I am happy to move by \u201cx date\u201d, but would like my rent pro-rated to that day in addition to a cash payment of $XXX.XX for an expedited departure. I would also like my security deposit returned at the same time you provide me compensation to guarantee I am made whole.   Don\u2019t look at this as a problem, look at it as an opportunity. If you don\u2019t leave until the official 30 day notice date, how much money does your landlord stand to lose? Anything less than that should be a win for them.   You have the leverage, start to negotiate.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":4850.0,"score_ratio":3.6732283465}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie7d3ef","c_root_id_B":"ie7eo4m","created_at_utc_A":1656520611,"created_at_utc_B":1656521220,"score_A":163,"score_B":933,"human_ref_A":"What she intended to do and what she really did are 2 different things. You have from when you received the notice to move, not from when she wanted you to have the notice. But there is more to consider here, she wants you out in 11 days? Could you do that if she gave you your security deposit back in full right now to use on another place and would she pay for movers to help you? It's basically cash for keys but you could work this to your favor if needed. Something to consider. Otherwise you might be on the hook to move all yourself or pay movers on your own, which both of those cases can be rough.","human_ref_B":"You can negotiate with the landlord. If you are willing to move out by the date requested, even though 30 day\u2019s notice has not been provided, you can ask for the landlord to compensate you.   E.g. I am happy to move by \u201cx date\u201d, but would like my rent pro-rated to that day in addition to a cash payment of $XXX.XX for an expedited departure. I would also like my security deposit returned at the same time you provide me compensation to guarantee I am made whole.   Don\u2019t look at this as a problem, look at it as an opportunity. If you don\u2019t leave until the official 30 day notice date, how much money does your landlord stand to lose? Anything less than that should be a win for them.   You have the leverage, start to negotiate.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":609.0,"score_ratio":5.7239263804}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie7flof","c_root_id_B":"ie727xu","created_at_utc_A":1656521575,"created_at_utc_B":1656516370,"score_A":270,"score_B":254,"human_ref_A":"You've got two options here.  Best outcome is to negotiate cash for keys.  \"Unfortunately, while you did mention plans to sell the house, no notice was delivered and no specific dates were discussed before this email.  Moving out on such short notice would incur significant costs for me.  I would be happy to accept an early termination of the lease in exchange for $2500 in addition to the full return of the security deposit.  Otherwise I will have to insist on honoring the lease and state law.  If this is unagreeable, please send the state mandated notice so I can plan accordingly.\"  That's kind of a floor.  Depending on what a security deposit in your area runs, you might want to start higher.  If no number is worth it for you, skip it, but you know you're going to have to move, moving with some cash in pocket and no security deposit headache is infinitely preferable imo.  If you do find a compromise, make sure any agreement is in writing.","human_ref_B":"You have 30 days from the actual written notice.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":5205.0,"score_ratio":1.062992126}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie7flof","c_root_id_B":"ie7d3ef","created_at_utc_A":1656521575,"created_at_utc_B":1656520611,"score_A":270,"score_B":163,"human_ref_A":"You've got two options here.  Best outcome is to negotiate cash for keys.  \"Unfortunately, while you did mention plans to sell the house, no notice was delivered and no specific dates were discussed before this email.  Moving out on such short notice would incur significant costs for me.  I would be happy to accept an early termination of the lease in exchange for $2500 in addition to the full return of the security deposit.  Otherwise I will have to insist on honoring the lease and state law.  If this is unagreeable, please send the state mandated notice so I can plan accordingly.\"  That's kind of a floor.  Depending on what a security deposit in your area runs, you might want to start higher.  If no number is worth it for you, skip it, but you know you're going to have to move, moving with some cash in pocket and no security deposit headache is infinitely preferable imo.  If you do find a compromise, make sure any agreement is in writing.","human_ref_B":"What she intended to do and what she really did are 2 different things. You have from when you received the notice to move, not from when she wanted you to have the notice. But there is more to consider here, she wants you out in 11 days? Could you do that if she gave you your security deposit back in full right now to use on another place and would she pay for movers to help you? It's basically cash for keys but you could work this to your favor if needed. Something to consider. Otherwise you might be on the hook to move all yourself or pay movers on your own, which both of those cases can be rough.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":964.0,"score_ratio":1.6564417178}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie8183y","c_root_id_B":"ie7h2w9","created_at_utc_A":1656530107,"created_at_utc_B":1656522144,"score_A":106,"score_B":38,"human_ref_A":"Surprised no one has asked but when does your lease expire?","human_ref_B":"Not a lawyer but I think you have some leverage here. If you are actually prepared to move out in 11 days, which you shouldn\u2019t tell them, you should negotiate cash for keys. If they won\u2019t do it, tell them that you will be there for the 30 days upon receipt of the notice. If having you there that long is going to cause issues with the sale of the property, they might be willing to write you a check. Don\u2019t get greedy though.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7963.0,"score_ratio":2.7894736842}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie8oqd4","c_root_id_B":"ie8fpqe","created_at_utc_A":1656539438,"created_at_utc_B":1656535802,"score_A":38,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"As a landlord in Oklahoma, if this was my property I was closing on in 11 days, I would be happy to negotiate with a tenant to leave. I\u2019d pay 6 months rent, no issue. Can\u2019t hurt to ask. Otherwise the tenant could easily screw up the deal by not leaving, and cost me a lot more.   Your mileage and landlord might suck though.","human_ref_B":"I'll be honest with you.    You are absolutely in the right here, she screwed up the paper work, she did not properly give you your notice.  And you can absolutely, and legally, make her life hell.    Go negotiate with her.    Go ask for all of your costs.  Filing a wrongful eviction only to be properly evicted in 6 weeks is useless.  Ask for your costs + a nice meal to help you unwind.    Ask for moving + full deposit + cost of rental difference above market because of the forced quick move.    ------  If your landlord decides to not negotiate.  Then her lack of planning is not your emergency.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":3636.0,"score_ratio":1.5833333333}
{"post_id":"vnicdq","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Landlord gave a 30 notice but \u201cforgot\u201d to send email. Our landlord for our house in Oklahoma, told us that she will send us a 30 day notice because she has to sell the house. A few weeks later, we are exchanging emails with her and she sends a email basically stating that she meant to send this email  awhile ago but didn\u2019t, and claims we have 11 days left to move out. So she told us she was gonna give us a written notice, however we didn\u2019t actually receive that notice until weeks later? Do we actually have to abide and move out in 11 days because she \u201cforgot\u201d to send the email, or do we have 30 days from receiving the ACTUAL written notice?","c_root_id_A":"ie9ezes","c_root_id_B":"ie8fpqe","created_at_utc_A":1656551157,"created_at_utc_B":1656535802,"score_A":28,"score_B":24,"human_ref_A":"I\u2019d go with the friendly but technical approach.   I did not realize you were giving me verbal notification that I had 30 days to vacate since OK requires written notice for 30 days from delivery of the notice. While I have started looking I have not been able to secure a new place and have not hired movers. Since this is now last minute, if you could pay x for the move and refund of x security deposit, I will expedite my search so I can be out in 11 days.  The movers will allow me to search and get my belongings packed and moved out quickly.   Sounds friendly and that you won\u2019t be a pushover.","human_ref_B":"I'll be honest with you.    You are absolutely in the right here, she screwed up the paper work, she did not properly give you your notice.  And you can absolutely, and legally, make her life hell.    Go negotiate with her.    Go ask for all of your costs.  Filing a wrongful eviction only to be properly evicted in 6 weeks is useless.  Ask for your costs + a nice meal to help you unwind.    Ask for moving + full deposit + cost of rental difference above market because of the forced quick move.    ------  If your landlord decides to not negotiate.  Then her lack of planning is not your emergency.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":15355.0,"score_ratio":1.1666666667}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpq8u2v","c_root_id_B":"dpqdp00","created_at_utc_A":1510529055,"created_at_utc_B":1510534915,"score_A":163,"score_B":386,"human_ref_A":"Why couldn\u2019t they have just asked you if you\u2019d be willing to sell a few acres? I guess HOA\u2019s are incapable of reason...","human_ref_B":"> I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top).  The US Post Office Postal Inspectors take mail boxes very seriously.  Many years ago we lived on an island in the Seattle area.  There was a family down on the waterfront that rented a house up the hill from us for their sons to get them out of the house.  They blew up the neighbor's mail box with a cherry bomb a couple of times.  A week later we woke up at 5am with the Postal Inspectors raiding the house (with heavy weapons) and hauling the kids out of their beds and spread eagled them in their underwear out on the frosty front lawn.  You would think that they just busted Al Capone.  > It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I ......  Personally, I would just do absolutely nothing - just being as quiet as possible.  Let them think that you have just forgotten about the whole thing.  Just let them do whatever they are going to do.  * Touching your mailbox again especially on camera would be a Federal felony.  The Postal Inspectors would love that.  * Filing a false lien on your property would be a State felony.  Plus most states have additional laws on the books letting you go after the perpetrators civilly.  I would have to think that your lawyer would love doing this.  * Whom ever is acting - appears to be acting on behalf of the HOA which would be a lucrative target for you.  Trying to make you believe that you are subordinate to the HOA's rules and fines, etc., I am sure that they will come up with something to apply to you - perhaps towing your car parked in your driveway.  That would be a local felony - grand theft auto.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":5860.0,"score_ratio":2.3680981595}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpqd2br","c_root_id_B":"dpqdp00","created_at_utc_A":1510534105,"created_at_utc_B":1510534915,"score_A":99,"score_B":386,"human_ref_A":"Looks to me like you have the superior position. Don't confront them, however. Apparently they are already willing to operate extra legally. Your best recourse is not to provoke, or put yourself in a situation that clouds the issues, or can be interpreted ambiguously. Take your pictures, defend your property, report to the police, ... let the system secure your property. I wouldn't even write the HOA except in response to issues that they may choose to raise with you in writing.","human_ref_B":"> I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top).  The US Post Office Postal Inspectors take mail boxes very seriously.  Many years ago we lived on an island in the Seattle area.  There was a family down on the waterfront that rented a house up the hill from us for their sons to get them out of the house.  They blew up the neighbor's mail box with a cherry bomb a couple of times.  A week later we woke up at 5am with the Postal Inspectors raiding the house (with heavy weapons) and hauling the kids out of their beds and spread eagled them in their underwear out on the frosty front lawn.  You would think that they just busted Al Capone.  > It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I ......  Personally, I would just do absolutely nothing - just being as quiet as possible.  Let them think that you have just forgotten about the whole thing.  Just let them do whatever they are going to do.  * Touching your mailbox again especially on camera would be a Federal felony.  The Postal Inspectors would love that.  * Filing a false lien on your property would be a State felony.  Plus most states have additional laws on the books letting you go after the perpetrators civilly.  I would have to think that your lawyer would love doing this.  * Whom ever is acting - appears to be acting on behalf of the HOA which would be a lucrative target for you.  Trying to make you believe that you are subordinate to the HOA's rules and fines, etc., I am sure that they will come up with something to apply to you - perhaps towing your car parked in your driveway.  That would be a local felony - grand theft auto.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":810.0,"score_ratio":3.898989899}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpqknj2","c_root_id_B":"dpri4mz","created_at_utc_A":1510543242,"created_at_utc_B":1510597063,"score_A":222,"score_B":240,"human_ref_A":"I would push the subject on the mail box.  Get one of those big fish https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rivers-Edge-Products-Catfish-Mailbox\/dp\/B000IIVRPQ\/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1510543004&sr=8-5&keywords=fish+mailbox&dpID=41V0839TFNL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch  Something they will find offensive and want to tear down.   Put up as many x mas lights as you can legally where you live that would be over board for the HOA.","human_ref_B":"I was in a situation recently where someone illegally liened my property. I went to court, won a judgement, and the party still refused to release the lien. My attorney filed paperwork with the court demanding the party release the lien again. The judge signed the lien release form and approved a daily fine against the party until he also signs the lien release (even though its technically been released by the judge, the other party is still required to complete this formality in order to not receive a daily fine.) He still hasn\u2019t signed the lien release and I\u2019m considering garnishing his wages.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":53821.0,"score_ratio":1.0810810811}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpri4mz","c_root_id_B":"dpq8u2v","created_at_utc_A":1510597063,"created_at_utc_B":1510529055,"score_A":240,"score_B":163,"human_ref_A":"I was in a situation recently where someone illegally liened my property. I went to court, won a judgement, and the party still refused to release the lien. My attorney filed paperwork with the court demanding the party release the lien again. The judge signed the lien release form and approved a daily fine against the party until he also signs the lien release (even though its technically been released by the judge, the other party is still required to complete this formality in order to not receive a daily fine.) He still hasn\u2019t signed the lien release and I\u2019m considering garnishing his wages.","human_ref_B":"Why couldn\u2019t they have just asked you if you\u2019d be willing to sell a few acres? I guess HOA\u2019s are incapable of reason...","labels":1,"seconds_difference":68008.0,"score_ratio":1.472392638}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpri4mz","c_root_id_B":"dpqd2br","created_at_utc_A":1510597063,"created_at_utc_B":1510534105,"score_A":240,"score_B":99,"human_ref_A":"I was in a situation recently where someone illegally liened my property. I went to court, won a judgement, and the party still refused to release the lien. My attorney filed paperwork with the court demanding the party release the lien again. The judge signed the lien release form and approved a daily fine against the party until he also signs the lien release (even though its technically been released by the judge, the other party is still required to complete this formality in order to not receive a daily fine.) He still hasn\u2019t signed the lien release and I\u2019m considering garnishing his wages.","human_ref_B":"Looks to me like you have the superior position. Don't confront them, however. Apparently they are already willing to operate extra legally. Your best recourse is not to provoke, or put yourself in a situation that clouds the issues, or can be interpreted ambiguously. Take your pictures, defend your property, report to the police, ... let the system secure your property. I wouldn't even write the HOA except in response to issues that they may choose to raise with you in writing.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":62958.0,"score_ratio":2.4242424242}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpq8u2v","c_root_id_B":"dpqknj2","created_at_utc_A":1510529055,"created_at_utc_B":1510543242,"score_A":163,"score_B":222,"human_ref_A":"Why couldn\u2019t they have just asked you if you\u2019d be willing to sell a few acres? I guess HOA\u2019s are incapable of reason...","human_ref_B":"I would push the subject on the mail box.  Get one of those big fish https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rivers-Edge-Products-Catfish-Mailbox\/dp\/B000IIVRPQ\/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1510543004&sr=8-5&keywords=fish+mailbox&dpID=41V0839TFNL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch  Something they will find offensive and want to tear down.   Put up as many x mas lights as you can legally where you live that would be over board for the HOA.","labels":0,"seconds_difference":14187.0,"score_ratio":1.3619631902}
{"post_id":"7cirxu","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.99,"history":"Continued: [NE] Sold land around my house to a developer years ago; HOA formed and being forced to join it and liens on my property Original Post: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/legaladvice\/comments\/7bil4z\/ne_sold_land_around_my_house_to_a_developer_years\/  So I met with a real estate attorney that was refereed to me by a Redditor on here and did the title search and I'm in the process of trying to find the old developers' master plans. So far here's what's been dug up.  I sold my land to Developer A. He owned the land for about 2 years and then filed bankruptcy and lost the land to the bank. That's when the maintenance of the land went to shit and I was mowing it and taking care of it, cause the bank didn't care. Bank sold it to Developer B and that is the person that built the current neighborhood. We got in touch with Developer B and he said he was no longer part of the neighborhood and in fact, the HOA is in charge of the entire area. His company just owned the lots and they sold\/built on them for the families and they have 0 say anymore. I asked him about the master plans and if he thought he owned my remaining 10 acres, and he said absolutely not. The entire neighborhood sits on old land + the 20 acres that were purchased from in. So he was helpful and it was clear he had no wrongdoing.  I spoke to the lawyer to see if we could file and adverse possession on the land I maintained but he said it would be a waste of time and money, but I was just going to do it to spite the HOA. The title search and everything came up clean. It showed my parents as the previous owners and then me. So no way could they have owned my land. The records go way back, and there is a clear chain of ownership as my lawyer put it and it's incontestable.  We sent a HOA a cease and desist letter as well to stop contacting me unless they have actual signed documents that show I was part of a HOA. They never got back to me. I was out of town on came back last night to my mailbox missing. It was cut clear off the post with a chainsaw (wooden post with a metal mailbox on top). I told my lawyer this and he says that it is a big deal and that USPS would send the person to jail? I repurchased an identical mailbox and set up cameras all over the property. If they try it again, I'll have them on tape.  But the biggest thing we uncovered was that we found out what they are planning. Turns out that the HOA wants to put in ANOTHER community playground and a pool\/clubhouse and they need land! They can't expand in any other direction since they're almost on the end of a highway on 1 side and the other sides are zoned for agriculture, they decided they'd try to take over my land. They have yet to also file a lien on my property so I'm guessing they were trying to force me into the HOA to make them sell my land below market value?  Either way, they showed their hand and now I'm on alert. We filed a complaint with the police regarding the stolen mailbox and we have a paper trail for that now. It's just a waiting game to see what they do next I guess. Should I send them a letter saying I know their plan and there is no way they can get my land? They have their monthly meeting every 2nd tuesday of the month, so it's in a few days and I'm sure I'll be the topic of discussion. Should I go to it?","c_root_id_A":"dpqknj2","c_root_id_B":"dpqd2br","created_at_utc_A":1510543242,"created_at_utc_B":1510534105,"score_A":222,"score_B":99,"human_ref_A":"I would push the subject on the mail box.  Get one of those big fish https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rivers-Edge-Products-Catfish-Mailbox\/dp\/B000IIVRPQ\/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1510543004&sr=8-5&keywords=fish+mailbox&dpID=41V0839TFNL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch  Something they will find offensive and want to tear down.   Put up as many x mas lights as you can legally where you live that would be over board for the HOA.","human_ref_B":"Looks to me like you have the superior position. Don't confront them, however. Apparently they are already willing to operate extra legally. Your best recourse is not to provoke, or put yourself in a situation that clouds the issues, or can be interpreted ambiguously. Take your pictures, defend your property, report to the police, ... let the system secure your property. I wouldn't even write the HOA except in response to issues that they may choose to raise with you in writing.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":9137.0,"score_ratio":2.2424242424}
{"post_id":"a13pb5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Husband's employer has a \"use it or lose it\" vacation time policy. Whenever he puts in for vacation, his supervisor denies it because they are understaffed and can't spare him. He will lose 4 weeks of accrued vacation time at the end of the year because of this. Is this legal? [MA]","c_root_id_A":"eandnef","c_root_id_B":"eamwpm3","created_at_utc_A":1543422313,"created_at_utc_B":1543410270,"score_A":65,"score_B":48,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but I had the same problem when I worked at a large company on Boston. I was not able to take pto (at least a sizable portion of it) and they don't payout. I contacted the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division (hotline number is 617-727-3465). They are going to require thst you file a complaint with your HR department first. Make sure you document all of the complaints,  requests, and denials  (hopefully he has emails.   The complaint process is slow.  Of your employer obliges with no contest you should receive payment. If they contest then they will instigate and there may be a hearing.","human_ref_B":"Has he tried asking off short amounts of time? Like a Friday or a Monday to get a long weekend? Or have all his requests been for 4+ days? I\u2019m just saying because denying even a day or two off repeatedly will help you make your case to the department of labor that they are not being reasonable about allowing vacation.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":12043.0,"score_ratio":1.3541666667}
{"post_id":"a13pb5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Husband's employer has a \"use it or lose it\" vacation time policy. Whenever he puts in for vacation, his supervisor denies it because they are understaffed and can't spare him. He will lose 4 weeks of accrued vacation time at the end of the year because of this. Is this legal? [MA]","c_root_id_A":"eandnef","c_root_id_B":"eamrsw0","created_at_utc_A":1543422313,"created_at_utc_B":1543402839,"score_A":65,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"I am not a lawyer but I had the same problem when I worked at a large company on Boston. I was not able to take pto (at least a sizable portion of it) and they don't payout. I contacted the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division (hotline number is 617-727-3465). They are going to require thst you file a complaint with your HR department first. Make sure you document all of the complaints,  requests, and denials  (hopefully he has emails.   The complaint process is slow.  Of your employer obliges with no contest you should receive payment. If they contest then they will instigate and there may be a hearing.","human_ref_B":"send a certified letter  CC  Dept of Labor in MA  Get moving on this ASAP  (I am in MASS)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":19474.0,"score_ratio":2.5}
{"post_id":"a13pb5","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.98,"history":"Husband's employer has a \"use it or lose it\" vacation time policy. Whenever he puts in for vacation, his supervisor denies it because they are understaffed and can't spare him. He will lose 4 weeks of accrued vacation time at the end of the year because of this. Is this legal? [MA]","c_root_id_A":"eamwpm3","c_root_id_B":"eamrsw0","created_at_utc_A":1543410270,"created_at_utc_B":1543402839,"score_A":48,"score_B":26,"human_ref_A":"Has he tried asking off short amounts of time? Like a Friday or a Monday to get a long weekend? Or have all his requests been for 4+ days? I\u2019m just saying because denying even a day or two off repeatedly will help you make your case to the department of labor that they are not being reasonable about allowing vacation.","human_ref_B":"send a certified letter  CC  Dept of Labor in MA  Get moving on this ASAP  (I am in MASS)","labels":1,"seconds_difference":7431.0,"score_ratio":1.8461538462}
{"post_id":"kdk3c2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.89,"history":"A woman stole my cat and gave it away to another person Hi, about 2 weeks ago our 18 months cat went (as we thought) missing, we have since shared all the photos on social media, posters around our town and estate to let people know that he is missing, we also have been walking around the town every night trying to find our cat.  After 2 weeks we came across a post on Facebook, a guy was claiming that his 12 year old cat came home after being missing for 2.5 years.  The woman that took the cat, lives 5 doors away from me, she claimed that the cat walked into her house, and she called her ex boyfriend to come and pick up the cat. So she confirmed that she took the cat and gave it away.   Since then we have been in contact with the ex boyfriend, we asked to view the cat as it looked a lot like our cat. At start of our conversation he sent us more pictures of the cat and we were positive it is our cat. So we asked again if we could see the cat, he refused aggressively. But in the end he agreed to meet at the police station, we asked him again to see the cat in person and he accepted, we come to his house and we see that it's 100% our cat.  We also found a photo of the cat that he claims came back to the after 2.5 years of being missing, and it's 12 years old.  We had a verbal agreement to go the vet next day and verify that the cat is not 12 years old and is 18 months old. But he blew us off and started threatening us if we keep contacting him.   That same day a man shows up to our door claiming to be a vet and saying that the ex boyfriend has emotional issues and that he is emotional unstable. The vet then started asking us  if we could leave the cat with him out of good will. We are completely shocked with how unprofessional that \"vet\" was. And he got our address without our consent from the woman that took the cat the vet also confirmed that.   We went to the police but they say their hands are tighed. The cat is not microchipped but we have all the photos to prove we also got it from a friend that fosters kittens. And the ex boyfriend and the woman does not have any other photos of their missing cat than the ones we found on their social media.   We are looking for any help with this.  Our next step is to get a solicitor involved.   We are based in Ireland.  Thanks","c_root_id_A":"gfwz282","c_root_id_B":"gfwwo3e","created_at_utc_A":1608035599,"created_at_utc_B":1608033447,"score_A":73,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"What? Are you sure that was a vet and not just someone the boyfriend hired to get you off his back about the cat? I really don\u2019t think any practicing veterinarians would operate like that.","human_ref_B":"Was your cat microchipped with your information registered to it? Was your cat outside without any sort of supervision?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2152.0,"score_ratio":2.92}
{"post_id":"kdk3c2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.89,"history":"A woman stole my cat and gave it away to another person Hi, about 2 weeks ago our 18 months cat went (as we thought) missing, we have since shared all the photos on social media, posters around our town and estate to let people know that he is missing, we also have been walking around the town every night trying to find our cat.  After 2 weeks we came across a post on Facebook, a guy was claiming that his 12 year old cat came home after being missing for 2.5 years.  The woman that took the cat, lives 5 doors away from me, she claimed that the cat walked into her house, and she called her ex boyfriend to come and pick up the cat. So she confirmed that she took the cat and gave it away.   Since then we have been in contact with the ex boyfriend, we asked to view the cat as it looked a lot like our cat. At start of our conversation he sent us more pictures of the cat and we were positive it is our cat. So we asked again if we could see the cat, he refused aggressively. But in the end he agreed to meet at the police station, we asked him again to see the cat in person and he accepted, we come to his house and we see that it's 100% our cat.  We also found a photo of the cat that he claims came back to the after 2.5 years of being missing, and it's 12 years old.  We had a verbal agreement to go the vet next day and verify that the cat is not 12 years old and is 18 months old. But he blew us off and started threatening us if we keep contacting him.   That same day a man shows up to our door claiming to be a vet and saying that the ex boyfriend has emotional issues and that he is emotional unstable. The vet then started asking us  if we could leave the cat with him out of good will. We are completely shocked with how unprofessional that \"vet\" was. And he got our address without our consent from the woman that took the cat the vet also confirmed that.   We went to the police but they say their hands are tighed. The cat is not microchipped but we have all the photos to prove we also got it from a friend that fosters kittens. And the ex boyfriend and the woman does not have any other photos of their missing cat than the ones we found on their social media.   We are looking for any help with this.  Our next step is to get a solicitor involved.   We are based in Ireland.  Thanks","c_root_id_A":"gfwz282","c_root_id_B":"gfww722","created_at_utc_A":1608035599,"created_at_utc_B":1608032990,"score_A":73,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"What? Are you sure that was a vet and not just someone the boyfriend hired to get you off his back about the cat? I really don\u2019t think any practicing veterinarians would operate like that.","human_ref_B":"Try in \/r\/legaladviceeurope","labels":1,"seconds_difference":2609.0,"score_ratio":5.6153846154}
{"post_id":"kdk3c2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.89,"history":"A woman stole my cat and gave it away to another person Hi, about 2 weeks ago our 18 months cat went (as we thought) missing, we have since shared all the photos on social media, posters around our town and estate to let people know that he is missing, we also have been walking around the town every night trying to find our cat.  After 2 weeks we came across a post on Facebook, a guy was claiming that his 12 year old cat came home after being missing for 2.5 years.  The woman that took the cat, lives 5 doors away from me, she claimed that the cat walked into her house, and she called her ex boyfriend to come and pick up the cat. So she confirmed that she took the cat and gave it away.   Since then we have been in contact with the ex boyfriend, we asked to view the cat as it looked a lot like our cat. At start of our conversation he sent us more pictures of the cat and we were positive it is our cat. So we asked again if we could see the cat, he refused aggressively. But in the end he agreed to meet at the police station, we asked him again to see the cat in person and he accepted, we come to his house and we see that it's 100% our cat.  We also found a photo of the cat that he claims came back to the after 2.5 years of being missing, and it's 12 years old.  We had a verbal agreement to go the vet next day and verify that the cat is not 12 years old and is 18 months old. But he blew us off and started threatening us if we keep contacting him.   That same day a man shows up to our door claiming to be a vet and saying that the ex boyfriend has emotional issues and that he is emotional unstable. The vet then started asking us  if we could leave the cat with him out of good will. We are completely shocked with how unprofessional that \"vet\" was. And he got our address without our consent from the woman that took the cat the vet also confirmed that.   We went to the police but they say their hands are tighed. The cat is not microchipped but we have all the photos to prove we also got it from a friend that fosters kittens. And the ex boyfriend and the woman does not have any other photos of their missing cat than the ones we found on their social media.   We are looking for any help with this.  Our next step is to get a solicitor involved.   We are based in Ireland.  Thanks","c_root_id_A":"gfy85as","c_root_id_B":"gfwwo3e","created_at_utc_A":1608059529,"created_at_utc_B":1608033447,"score_A":45,"score_B":25,"human_ref_A":"Pets are considered property, so file with civil court and sue for the return of your cat","human_ref_B":"Was your cat microchipped with your information registered to it? Was your cat outside without any sort of supervision?","labels":1,"seconds_difference":26082.0,"score_ratio":1.8}
{"post_id":"kdk3c2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.89,"history":"A woman stole my cat and gave it away to another person Hi, about 2 weeks ago our 18 months cat went (as we thought) missing, we have since shared all the photos on social media, posters around our town and estate to let people know that he is missing, we also have been walking around the town every night trying to find our cat.  After 2 weeks we came across a post on Facebook, a guy was claiming that his 12 year old cat came home after being missing for 2.5 years.  The woman that took the cat, lives 5 doors away from me, she claimed that the cat walked into her house, and she called her ex boyfriend to come and pick up the cat. So she confirmed that she took the cat and gave it away.   Since then we have been in contact with the ex boyfriend, we asked to view the cat as it looked a lot like our cat. At start of our conversation he sent us more pictures of the cat and we were positive it is our cat. So we asked again if we could see the cat, he refused aggressively. But in the end he agreed to meet at the police station, we asked him again to see the cat in person and he accepted, we come to his house and we see that it's 100% our cat.  We also found a photo of the cat that he claims came back to the after 2.5 years of being missing, and it's 12 years old.  We had a verbal agreement to go the vet next day and verify that the cat is not 12 years old and is 18 months old. But he blew us off and started threatening us if we keep contacting him.   That same day a man shows up to our door claiming to be a vet and saying that the ex boyfriend has emotional issues and that he is emotional unstable. The vet then started asking us  if we could leave the cat with him out of good will. We are completely shocked with how unprofessional that \"vet\" was. And he got our address without our consent from the woman that took the cat the vet also confirmed that.   We went to the police but they say their hands are tighed. The cat is not microchipped but we have all the photos to prove we also got it from a friend that fosters kittens. And the ex boyfriend and the woman does not have any other photos of their missing cat than the ones we found on their social media.   We are looking for any help with this.  Our next step is to get a solicitor involved.   We are based in Ireland.  Thanks","c_root_id_A":"gfww722","c_root_id_B":"gfy85as","created_at_utc_A":1608032990,"created_at_utc_B":1608059529,"score_A":13,"score_B":45,"human_ref_A":"Try in \/r\/legaladviceeurope","human_ref_B":"Pets are considered property, so file with civil court and sue for the return of your cat","labels":0,"seconds_difference":26539.0,"score_ratio":3.4615384615}
{"post_id":"kdk3c2","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.89,"history":"A woman stole my cat and gave it away to another person Hi, about 2 weeks ago our 18 months cat went (as we thought) missing, we have since shared all the photos on social media, posters around our town and estate to let people know that he is missing, we also have been walking around the town every night trying to find our cat.  After 2 weeks we came across a post on Facebook, a guy was claiming that his 12 year old cat came home after being missing for 2.5 years.  The woman that took the cat, lives 5 doors away from me, she claimed that the cat walked into her house, and she called her ex boyfriend to come and pick up the cat. So she confirmed that she took the cat and gave it away.   Since then we have been in contact with the ex boyfriend, we asked to view the cat as it looked a lot like our cat. At start of our conversation he sent us more pictures of the cat and we were positive it is our cat. So we asked again if we could see the cat, he refused aggressively. But in the end he agreed to meet at the police station, we asked him again to see the cat in person and he accepted, we come to his house and we see that it's 100% our cat.  We also found a photo of the cat that he claims came back to the after 2.5 years of being missing, and it's 12 years old.  We had a verbal agreement to go the vet next day and verify that the cat is not 12 years old and is 18 months old. But he blew us off and started threatening us if we keep contacting him.   That same day a man shows up to our door claiming to be a vet and saying that the ex boyfriend has emotional issues and that he is emotional unstable. The vet then started asking us  if we could leave the cat with him out of good will. We are completely shocked with how unprofessional that \"vet\" was. And he got our address without our consent from the woman that took the cat the vet also confirmed that.   We went to the police but they say their hands are tighed. The cat is not microchipped but we have all the photos to prove we also got it from a friend that fosters kittens. And the ex boyfriend and the woman does not have any other photos of their missing cat than the ones we found on their social media.   We are looking for any help with this.  Our next step is to get a solicitor involved.   We are based in Ireland.  Thanks","c_root_id_A":"gfwwo3e","c_root_id_B":"gfww722","created_at_utc_A":1608033447,"created_at_utc_B":1608032990,"score_A":25,"score_B":13,"human_ref_A":"Was your cat microchipped with your information registered to it? Was your cat outside without any sort of supervision?","human_ref_B":"Try in \/r\/legaladviceeurope","labels":1,"seconds_difference":457.0,"score_ratio":1.9230769231}
{"post_id":"ch701w","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.82,"history":"Therapist says she accepts my insurance. 3 months later she finally submits a bill claim for me and I'm actually not covered. Now I'm stuck with a $2000 debt. Am I required to pay?  \\-Saw therapist for 3-4 months.  \\-Initially said she covered my insurance.  \\-Saw her a few times and her client billing portal showed an invoice of $0 for all visits thus far (let's say 7 or 8), however, I have received no EOBs.   \\-I ask her and she says she'll look into it.   \\-I ask for several weeks and she says she's looking into it. In the meantime, she and I both assume my insurance has covered it since she blatantly said she did. Also, her client billing portal still shows $0 for me.   \\-Finally, one day she tells me that she submitted the bill a few months ago but it never processed and she never followed up on it. Apparently, the insurance agency received it, said I wasn't covered but she never checked on it to see if the billing was actually processed, and clearly it wasn't. So then she hits me with this near $2000 charge for all her visits in the bill and no help from my medical insurance.   &#x200B;  If I would have known I wasn't covered, I would have switched service or not used service at all. It also sucks, because one of the main reasons of me seeing said therapist is monetary issues, so it's just real shit of her, to be honest.   &#x200B;  Am I required to pay this?  Do I have any area for dispute? State of Indiana, if that matters.      Thank you so much for any information.","c_root_id_A":"euq1ppf","c_root_id_B":"euq1pq2","created_at_utc_A":1563968890,"created_at_utc_B":1563968890,"score_A":16,"score_B":11,"human_ref_A":"Most medical providers submit your bills to insurance as a courtesy, but it is ultimately your responsibility to know what is covered and what is not covered.  I think your next step is to contact your carrier and find out why it\u2019s not covered.  Ultimately, you can negotiate the amount of the bill with the therapist.","human_ref_B":"Required... Technically, yes. Though there are some limitations.   1. Verify with your insurance that you are not actually covered for this service, and that she submitted the payment request with the correct codes. 1. Negotiate directly with the therapist. Hold her to her statements about you being covered. 2. Ask if the therapist does a sliding scale based on income. Many do. 2. Find out if she is in network or out of network for your insurance company. If she is in network, you have a lot more leverage.   Finally, I'd try taking this over to \/r\/Insurance to see what they say.","labels":1,"seconds_difference":0.0,"score_ratio":1.4545454545}
{"post_id":"yeca96","domain":"legaladvice_test","upvote_ratio":0.95,"history":"Someone keeps opening checking accounts in my husband\u2019s name. What to do? North Carolina, US.  This whole mess started about a month ago. My husband got a letter from a bank we had never heard of, welcoming him as a customer and sending him a debit card. He immediately froze his credit, went to the nearest bank branch and closed the account, and filed a police report with the sheriff\u2019s office. He\u2019s been checking his credit every week, and so far nothing has showed up. That is, until yesterday when he got a letter from a bank out of state (this time in Virginia), once again welcoming him as a customer. He has reached out to their fraud department. So far, they\u2019re working with him, but is there anything else we should be doing? I have also frozen my credit and our three- year-old\u2019s. Thank you.","c_root_id_A":"itxfvqs","c_root_id_B":"itz1sbr","created_at_utc_A":1666830690,"created_at_utc_B":1666867944,"score_A":26,"score_B":37,"human_ref_A":"Absolutely file another police report.","human_ref_B":"Place a bank account security freeze.  https:\/\/www.chexsystems.com\/security-freeze\/information","labels":0,"seconds_difference":37254.0,"score_ratio":1.4230769231}