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Q: Is form 982.2(b)(1) replaced by CM-010 in LA County?
I'm trying to determine if the cover sheet form 982.2(b)(1) was replaced with form CM-010 in California, specifically in Los Angeles County. Additionally, I would like to know what other cover sheets are required in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles according to the local... View More 
Đặng Đình Ngọc
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
The reference to “form 982.2(b)(1)” appears to be based on the former California Rules of Court numbering. Rule 982.2 was renumbered as Rule 3.220 effective January 1, 2007. The current rule requires the Judicial Council Civil Case Cover Sheet, form CM-010, for a civil action or proceeding,... View More
Q: How to obtain custody of grandchildren in Florida?
I have been financially supporting and taking care of my grandchildren for over a year because their parents cannot afford to support them. The children currently live with me in Polk County, Florida. There have been no previous legal custody agreements or court orders concerning the children, and... View More
Vanette Augustin
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
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You have two options:
Option one: Custody by extended family member. This allows you to gain custody of the children, but the parents retain parental rights and can request the custody be terminated once they get situated.
Option two: Relative adoption. This allows you... View More
Q: Where to verify legality of forced reset triggers in Florida?
I am interested in understanding the legalities of possessing forced reset triggers for firearms in Florida. Where can I go to verify whether these are legal under Florida law? Are there specific authorities or legal resources that I should consult to ensure compliance with both state and federal... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
Start with Florida Statute § 790.222, which prohibits possessing any “conversion kit, tool, accessory, or device” that alters a firearm’s rate of fire to mimic automatic fire or increases it beyond what an unaided person could achieve—a definition broad enough that a forced-reset trigger... View More
Q: Can my child's father block communication and use a grandparent as a go-between in Florida?
In Florida, my child's father has blocked direct communication with me due to a disagreement and is using the child's grandparent to communicate on his behalf. Currently, there is no court order in place, but we're in the process of obtaining one. I have no relationship with the... View More
Daniel A Bachert
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
You need not communicate with the grandparent if you wish to not do so. While there may be advantages to continuing to do so, its impossible to determine the same from your question. You can request that the court require both you and the father to conduct all communications through a specific... View More
Q: Can inherited funds be claimed by creditors after bankruptcy filing?
If someone has filed for bankruptcy, possibly Chapter 7, in Florida around April/May 2025, and within 12 months, they are set to inherit money from a deceased parent who lived in North Carolina, can the inherited funds be claimed by the child's creditors? Additionally, can the executor of the... View More
David Luther Woodward
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
The course of conduct you suggest could easily be characterized by some as conspiracy to evade creditors. No one on this site can ethically advise you on the facts you give, which are altogether too sketchy. I suggest you discuss this entire scheme with your own lawyer in Carolina. Communication... View More
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