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Q: Can a credit card company sue to seize my vehicle in Texas?
I live in Texas, and I'm in a situation where I have a vehicle with a lien due to a loan that is currently in good standing. However, I'm being sued by a credit card company, which is a separate creditor. My concern is whether this credit card company can seize my vehicle because of their... View More 
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
The credit card company does not have a secured interest in your car, so it cannot take your car without a judgment. Assuming Texas law allows a judgment creditor to levy a consumer's automobile, the likelihood the credit card company will come after your vehicle is not great.
Q: Can I file for sanctions for a dismissed domestic violence injunction in Florida?
Can I file for sanctions in Florida against someone who filed a domestic violence injunction against me, which was dismissed because the criteria for a domestic relationship were not met? The hearing was yesterday, and I want to know if I can seek reimbursement for attorney's fees incurred due... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
In Florida, obtaining sanctions or attorney's fees after a domestic violence injunction is dismissed is possible but requires meeting a high legal standard. Under Florida Statute § 57.105, a court may award attorney's fees and costs if the losing party's claims or defenses were not... View More
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Q: How can I stop my address from being used by a stranger in a court case?
I live in Florida, and my address is being used by someone I do not know in a court case. This has caused people to come to my home to attempt service of papers and repossess a car. Though I've notified the law firm, the local clerk, and the credit union about this error, I continue to receive... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
What you are experiencing — someone using your home address in legal proceedings without your authorization — can implicate Florida's identity theft and fraudulent use of personal information statutes. Under Florida Statute § 817.568, it is a criminal offense to willfully and fraudulently... View More
Q: Can I switch employers in FL with a non-compete clause?
I'm currently working as a W2 employee for a staffing agency based in Tennessee, which supplies services to an MSP and ultimately to a Client that heavily depends on my work. I've been in this position for 8 years, and the contract with my staffing agency is renewed annually. The contract... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
Florida Statute § 542.335 governs non-compete agreements in Florida and requires that such clauses be reasonable in time, area, and line of business to be enforceable. The fact that you have not signed this year's contract renewal is particularly significant — under general contract law... View More
Q: Can a city commission remove someone from private property in FL?
In Lake Worth, Florida, can a city commission legally require someone to move off private property if they have permission from the property owner to be there? There has been no communication between the person on the property and the city commission, and no reason has been provided for the... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 5, 2026
answered on Jun 5, 2026
In Lake Worth and throughout Florida, a city or municipality does not have the authority to order someone removed from private property without proper legal process, and a city commission directive to vacate private property — without a court order, valid code enforcement proceeding, or... View More
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