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Q: How can I prosecute unknown stalkers in Texas?
I am a disabled senior facing ongoing stalking and harassment by an unknown individual and his wife in San Antonio, Texas. I've documented about 45 incidents, and these individuals have followed me from two hotels to my current residence. Although I have visited the Family Justice Center in... View More 
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
The first thing to do is to hire a private investigator to identify the individuals involved. Any attorney will be handicapped in proceeding with any legal action until they have been identified, as they will need to be named in any legal proceeding and served with legal process.
Q: How to proceed with contested divorce in Texas when spouse changes from uncontested agreement?
I filed for divorce in Texas and waited the 60-day period. Initially, my spouse agreed to an uncontested divorce but has since changed his mind and is now contesting the divorce in general. We have a child together, and I am not requesting child support but am seeking sole managing conservatorship... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
You can proceed with your divorce as usual whether it is contested or uncontested. You can request temporary orders. You can conduct discovery. You must comply with the court's standing orders and any scheduling order. If you don't have a scheduling order, you can ask for one. You... View More
Q: Can a spouse sell property belonging to a jailed mechanic?
My uncle is currently in jail and is going through a separation. Neither his name nor his spouse's name is on the house where the items are located. However, my uncle is a boat mechanic, and all of the boat parts in the house are his, essential for his work and livelihood. Can his spouse... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
Under Florida law, property titled in one spouse's name generally cannot be sold by the other spouse without the owner's consent, even during a marriage and even if the owner is incarcerated. Since the house and boat parts are located on the marital property but appear to be owned by your... View More
Q: What are my legal options if AAA installed the wrong battery causing car damage?
I recently had a battery installed in my car by AAA on March 9th. My car started stalling, so I took it to a mechanic who informed me that the battery AAA installed was the wrong size and type for my car. As a result, I needed a new starter, which then caught on fire. The mechanic mentioned that my... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
When a service provider installs the wrong part on your vehicle causing consequential damage, you have viable claims in Florida under both negligence and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Fla. Stat. § 501.201 et seq. Installing the wrong battery size for your specific... View More
Q: Can authorities take my son back to jail after release due to a clerical error?
My 26-year-old son was ordered to be released from house arrest and cleared of everything. However, today he was picked up by multiple squad cars and taken to jail without any warrant or paperwork. They claimed a clerical error by the judge meant house arrest didn't count as time served.... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
Florida law does recognize a doctrine protecting individuals from being re-incarcerated after a lawful release, but the situation you describe — where a clerical error caused release of someone who should not have been released — is addressed under Fla. Stat. § 944.40 and relevant case law... View More
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