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Q: Options for disputing an insurance car appraisal in Florida?
I am dealing with an under-valuation issue with the at-fault party's insurance regarding my car. The insurance company appraised my car significantly lower than its market value, leading to a $4,032.00 difference. I owe $9,000 after the first settlement was issued to the lienholder, and I have... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
The situation you are describing — where the at-fault party's insurer has undervalued your vehicle and you are left with a gap that your GAP insurance does not fully cover — implicates multiple overlapping legal frameworks in Florida. Florida Statute § 627.7405 requires that insurers... View More
Q: What are my options if apartment rental adds a fee not in lease?
I live in Florida, and my apartment rental management wants to add an $80/month internet fee unilaterally, without it being included in my lease agreement. They've stated that everyone needs to cancel their current service, and they'll add this charge starting next month. There are no... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
Under Florida Statute § 83.46, the terms of a tenancy are governed by the written lease agreement, and a landlord cannot unilaterally impose new fees or charges that are not provided for in that agreement without the tenant's consent. The Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, codified... View More
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Q: Should I file for emergency custody or proceed to trial if my ex is jailed for felony assault and burglary in Florida?
I have an open custody case in Florida with my ex-partner. Mediation was waived, and I filed to move the case to trial. However, my ex is now in jail for first-degree felony assault and burglary. We don't have a current custody order, and no future court dates are scheduled yet. Should I file... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
Your situation implicates two distinct Florida procedural tracks that are not mutually exclusive — the emergency temporary custody remedy and the path to a permanent custody order at trial — and understanding the relationship between them is critical. Under Florida Statute § 61.29 and the... View More
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Q: What to do regarding husband's legal, financial, and health matters after arrest and ICU hospitalization?
My husband was arrested in July 2025 for attempted first-degree and two counts of attempted second-degree homicide. He was declared incompetent to proceed, and it was intended that he be transferred to DCF custody, but he remained in jail. Recently, he was found unresponsive in his cell, having... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
Your situation involves the intersection of serious criminal charges, incapacity due to a medical emergency, and pressing property and benefits concerns — each of which triggers distinct Florida legal protections. On the financial and property side, Florida Statute § 709.2101 et seq., the... View More
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Q: What legal steps can I take for stolen funds after a foreclosure in Florida?
I am seeking legal advice regarding the theft of funds after a foreclosure in Florida. Our foreclosure occurred in 2023, and by April 2024, we discovered that an application had been made to transfer funds to a third party without our knowledge or consent. This application was made on behalf of my... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
What you are describing — funds being diverted to a third party without your knowledge or consent during or after a foreclosure proceeding — implicates several serious Florida statutes. Under Florida Statute § 817.034, the Florida Communications Fraud Act, and § 812.014, Florida's theft... View More
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