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Q: How can I correct a wrongful certificate of destruction? Motorcycle ownership issue.
I recently went to renew my motorcycle license tag in Florida and discovered that a certificate of destruction was issued to an LLC in October 2025 after a crash involving a motorcycle purportedly similar to mine. The LLC sent me a picture of a motorcycle completely different from mine but with a... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
What you are describing is a wrongful certificate of destruction issued by a Florida dealership to an out-of-state LLC involving a vehicle with a VIN that does not match yours — a serious clerical or fraudulent title action governed by Fla. Stat. § 319.30, which regulates the surrender and... View More
Q: Can I file a motion for temporary relief to maintain contact after child's relocation?
My 8-year-old child was relocated from Florida to Arkansas by his mother without prior notice. I'm still in Florida and found out about the move via an email on June 2nd, which she labeled as a 'notification of relocation.' We shared equal time with our child and I'm on the... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
Under Florida's Relocation Statute, Fla. Stat. § 61.13001, a parent with a custody agreement or court order is prohibited from relocating a child more than 50 miles from the principal residence without either written consent of the other parent or a court order specifically authorizing the... View More
Q: Can I file a motion for temporary relief to maintain contact after child's relocation?
My 8-year-old child was relocated from Florida to Arkansas by his mother without prior notice. I'm still in Florida and found out about the move via an email on June 2nd, which she labeled as a 'notification of relocation.' We shared equal time with our child and I'm on the... View More
Daniel A Bachert
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
You will need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity and Related Relief and within that Petition request the return of your son to Florida. Because the mother relocated before you are filing your action seeking to establish time sharing and there was no standing order establishing time sharing,... View More
Q: What are relevant factors for victims of car accidents in seeking compensation?
I was the driver stopped at a red light on May 31st in Ohio when I was rear-ended by an elderly woman at 20-25 mph. After the initial collision, she accidentally put her car in drive and hit me again. The police officer noted my disoriented state, and my sister and brother-in-law had to take me... View More
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Jami S. Oliver
answered on Jun 12, 2026
answered on Jun 12, 2026
The elements of negligence in Ohio include an act that causes damage to another person, and that consists of approximate cause. Approximate cause means the Injury would not have occurred, but for the negligent action in your case, it sounds like the issue has to do with damages and documenting them... View More
Q: How can I legally marry and bring my Brazilian fiancée to the U.S.?
I am a resident of Pennsylvania and am seeking advice on the best and legal route to marry my girlfriend from Brazil so she can move to the United States with me. We're aiming to complete this process by the end of next year, after she graduates from her college course. I am considering... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jun 12, 2026
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answered on Jun 12, 2026
A United States citizen can sponsor a fiancée for a K‑1 visa or a spouse for a CR‑1 visa after marriage. Both routes take around eighteen months, with the fiancé visa usually moving a little faster. If she finishes her college program at the end of next year, the smartest move is to start the... View More
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