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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My son gave a confession and stated he was there and had a gun he never shoot he leaves before shooting

The confession got two other kids arrested they hit evidence on the other kids but insufficient evidence on my son

4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: HEEEEELP!!! I am an anxious wreck. Being sued for a minor car accident driver claims bodily injury

I am an anxious wreck. I got into a minor accident. Police report stated that it was less than $5000 and that there were no injuries. Now the other driver is suing me for $80,000 my coverage is $100,000. I am so scared that this will ruin my life. My insurance company All state is paying for... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 9, 2024

This is exactly why it is important to have insurance. Let Allstate, and the attorneys it has hired and is paying, defend you. As long as you cooperate with your attorney's reasonable requests for information and cooperation, you should be in good hands.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Florida on
Q: I need to file a relocation for my minor child more than 50 miles.

This is due to the cost of living and child care in my area. I am selling my home and relocating to a more affordable town which would but me 60 miles away from the other parent.

Rand Scott Lieber
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answered on May 9, 2024

I am assuming that you already have a parenting plan with the other parent. You will need to either get the other parent to agree or else file a supplemental petition with the court. This can be a costly legal fight so understand that going in. You will need to prove that the move is best for the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: Planning a seasonal rental of my condo. The property is in a trust. I would like a llc and keep homestead. Please help
Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on May 9, 2024

You may lose your homestead exemption. Hire an attorney to review your situation and advise you on the best course of action.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Banking for Florida on
Q: Unauthorized charges on my debit card and banks fraud department says they aren't fraudulent, but I didn't make them.

The returned the provisional credits and have not been able to provide me with documentation that shows I made those purchases. I get a letter stating that my card and pin were used...I filed a police report but after refiling and reappealing I am stuck with almost 1000 in these charges.

Matthew McKenna
Matthew McKenna
answered on May 8, 2024

Contact a consumer protection attorney that is familiar with the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Also, keep track of all disputes you have made and the bank's responses.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If there’s been a warrant issued, but no arrest yet, how can I find what the allegations are on the affidavit?

The clerks office doesn’t have anything online when I search the case # and when I call, there is a case file but they say there’s no activity on it.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: I would like to file a civil suit against a large company for fraud, my time and frustration & future credit monitoring.

I want to file a civil suit against a large company for fraud, my time and frustration & future credit monitoring. I either need an attorney to represent me or advise me on what to file. This is a very large company; I have all the proof needed, I filed a complaint with DocuSign, Microsoft, My... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 8, 2024

First, "time and frustration" is not a legally compensable element of damages in most types of cases. What matters most in this type of case is what actual legally compensable damages you suffered. How much money did you have before your dealings with this company that you parted with... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Can my landlord file an eviction before the three day notice expires?

Three day notice dated May 6. Eviction Filed today May 7. He's also knowing been emailing my employer all about this to the main email listed on our website.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Can I relinquish my lawyer without penalty?

In a car accident case where a lawsuit has not been filed, can I relinquish my lawyer and come to an agreed settlement amount with my insurance company myself? Is there any penalty for this if I don’t want to sue?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on May 7, 2024

You always have a right to fire your lawyer, but there likely is a big downside for doing so in your situation. See your retainer agreement. It probably indicates that if you terminate the representation any time after the first 3 business days, you are obligated to the firm for fees incurred,... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Florida on
Q: Bought hydraulic excavator out of rental fleet of a large company. I have had this machine for 15 months it has been bro

Broke down 5 of 15 months company will not try to repair, have had another dealer out 3 times can't repair factory been out 1 time had trouble from day one any recourse?

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Florida on
Q: Bought Fridge & ext. warr 5year (Nov 23) from a Comp who went Chapt 11 in (Feb).

Paid Company for both and now Insurance company (CPS) wants me to purchase new policy stating they will help me get my money back from credit card company because bankrupt company never paid them. Does this sound like FRAUD??

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on May 7, 2024

The situation you've described does raise some red flags, but it may not necessarily be fraud. Here are a few things to consider:

1. If the company went bankrupt in February, it's possible they didn't transfer the funds to the insurance company (CPS) before filing for Chapter...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Business Law for Florida on
Q: I live in Brevard County, Florida. I'm married. My wife is in the Brevard County Jail waiting a trial date.

There is also an Injunction against her. She can't come near me, or our home, or our car for five years. She and I are joint owners of the car. I need to sell, or trade it, but the Injunction clearly states that we can have no connection of any kind during the period of the Injunction. So, as... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on May 7, 2024

Have you thought of hiring an attorney to talk to her? Also, I do not think while she is not allowed to approach you, you going near her is considered violation.

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Florida on
Q: I recently rented a car from Sixt in Salt Lake City Airport and they are trying to charge me for bogus damages.

Days after my return they sent me an e-mail with a photo of a small scratch on the door. It said "Door, front Passenger side scratch 5-10 cm (down to primer)”.

Today I received an email saying I owe them $721.25 by 5/21/24 for the damages.

They attached the damage report... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Florida on
Q: What rights do I have if my ex didn’t refinance the home per the Divorce Decree in Florida?
Rand Scott Lieber
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answered on May 7, 2024

You can return to court with a motion for contempt and/or enforcement and ask the court to order the other party to comply with the agreement. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Florida on
Q: how can i acquire about child support arrears being modified

my case was established in 1996, the amount ordered was and is above my means, this was never based on my income or anything because I foolishly signed a paper from my ex. At the time I was a waitress making $2.01 an hour with a eight grade education. In the past before modern day tech I was... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
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answered on May 7, 2024

You need to file a motion with the last court that handled the child support order asking to modify or terminate the obligation. Based on your question that appears to be Mississippi. It would also help if the other parent is willing to cooperate with you and say that they are no longer asking for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: if someone is recording audio of me in Florida no consent, can I record audio of them asking if they are recording me?

I have security cameras around my house for general security and when I take road trips, some of the cameras look broadly and capture my yard mainly, some of my neighbors yard and the golf course. None of these cameras record audio and the motion detection is only set to record if there is movement... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: Can A dealership cancel a contract after 60 days and threaten you to sign it by saying we will take the car away?

I traded in a Hyundai sante Fe for a Toyota sienna they asked me what the payoff amount was and I told them a price and they didn't do there due diligence to make sure it was accurate so I signed the papers for the car and about 2 months later I get a phone call telling me I need to return the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Florida on
Q: will I get sentenced at the court date or just a fine?

citation for smoking and possessing w**d, never been in trouble so if get a lawyer will that automatically make it a case?

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