My neighbor in my building , who is known to cause trouble. Started making threats and saying that his going to Break my Jaw etc because I asked him to pay my friend his money back. Can I sue him ?
answered on Jun 2, 2023
If I were in your shoes, I'd first be focused on preventing him from "breaking your jaw, etc.", not money - that is, if you do believe it is a REALISTIC threat and not just an idle (not-really-mean-it) threat. I would go to the domestic violence court and ask if the threats, which... Read more »
My daughter had the choice live here for free and go to school or get a job and pay rent. She decided to be on her own and lived with a family member for almost a year and worked a job. Recently moved to P.R. and is living with her father. Now, she is asking for the child support card and money,... Read more »
answered on Jun 2, 2023
Question 1: Is there a current child support order in place? If no, then you have no financial obligation at all. Legally child support can only be pursued by the parents so your child has no legal standing to request child support from you. Finally, if your child is 18 then she is emancipated and... Read more »
SECTION 8 HOUSING TENANT.
My housing Caseworker, *RECEIVED Only 9 out of 32+pgs without my notes & my true signature on my original lease paperwork which I gave back to the office.
-9 PAGES OF *THEIR LEASE WERE SENT TO PCHA WITH FORGED SIGNATURE. [NOT MY ORIGINAL "32+... Read more »
answered on Jun 1, 2023
The first and most important point I must strongly emphasize is: do not move into the premises until you have resolved any issues and disagreements pertaining to the wording of the lease agreement. The landlord is not required by law to accept your handwritten notes, and you are not required by... Read more »
How will this new law that florida passed effect my employee and my business. He is worried about perhaps having to leave florida
answered on Jun 1, 2023
You should likely schedule a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can discuss the details in a private setting. Does your employee "who isn't documented" have lawful work authorization, such as employment authorization through DACA (Deferred Action... Read more »
answered on Jun 1, 2023
You generally do not or can not because as you have stated, you have gifted it to them and put the title/transferred it into their name, this completes the transfer and gift. Your only hope would be some type of civil action with a civil litigation attorney related to some sort of misunderstanding,... Read more »
Fl he owns multiple businesses. What steps can I take to get him served
answered on May 31, 2023
You can provide any and all information that you know about where he can be located. If you can afford it, hire a private investigator. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
This is a family law case where Petitioner is seeking visitation and child support review. Petitioner has yet to send financial affidavit. I sent mine to him only for it to be returned to me because petitioner moved and has not provided respondent with updated address as required by court of law.... Read more »
answered on May 31, 2023
Your financial affidavit should be filed with the clerk of court, with a copy to Petitioner at the address on the pleadings that were filed. It is possible that you can move for a dismissal based on Petitioner's failure to pursue the matter. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on May 31, 2023
Normally an engagement ring is considered a gift to the wife and is her separate property. There are other factors that may change that so you should speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I recently sold my business. The asset purchase agreement signed by both parties states neither party can disclose details of the transaction for 3 years after closing. I want to share details of the business I sold (such as closing price, terms, EBITDA, brand) with a business broker. The reason... Read more »
answered on May 31, 2023
If the confidentiality clause in your asset purchase agreement does not contain any exceptions for professionals who have a need-to-know the confidential information, or other like language, then sharing the confidential information with your business broker is not advisable as that would be deemed... Read more »
I recently sold my business. The asset purchase agreement signed by both parties states neither party can disclose details of the transaction for 3 years after closing. I want to share details of the business I sold (such as closing price, terms, EBITDA, brand) with a business broker. The reason... Read more »
answered on May 31, 2023
It is not likely that the agreement could be interpreted to prohibit you from sharing the terms with an attorney under such circumstances; and the fact that you do so would probably be confidential in any case. Run your dilemma by an attorney with experience in such matters to determine, first, if... Read more »
Can I take my child out of state, if a restraining order is on me from my soon to be ex wife? I haven’t seen my child in a couple of months.
answered on May 31, 2023
You may hire a lawyer in one state, even if you live in another. You really should since you appear to be subject to a restraining order which may be controlling over your parenting rights until you can get an order more specifically setting out those rights. The specific language of the... Read more »
I recently had a car accident. It occurred when I was turning left, and the oncoming car was speeding. The cop gave me the violation ticket and judged it was my fault. However, I was sure the car was speeding, and the cop also reported that the oncoming car was unable to take unevasive action. In... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
You need to retain a personal injury attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. The police officer’s opinion as to who was at fault for the accident is not dispositive of liability in a civil case.
I am on a I-130 case (my father's wife was filed for by her US citizen dad)that was approved in 2019 but i wasn't given the opportunity to get processed by my parents even though USCIS provided an option to us to continue with me on the case. This decision was taken due to my age at the... Read more »
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
Since your I-130 petition was approved in 2019, you are now eligible to apply for a green card through your father, who is now a green card holder. The documents that your father can submit on your behalf include:
* **Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust... Read more »
I am on a I-130 case (my father's wife was filed for by her US citizen dad)that was approved in 2019 but i wasn't given the opportunity to get processed by my parents even though USCIS provided an option to us to continue with me on the case. This decision was taken due to my age at the... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2023
As a green card holder, your father can file an I-130 petition for you, as long as you are unmarried. Visa availability depends on what country you are from and you can check the Visa Bulletin for an idea of how many years it will take for a visa to become available to you:... Read more »
How does this get filed with the state? I want to make sure I’m protected. The interior needs work and I don’t want to put the effort and money in if this isn’t legitimate. We have agreed on terms, what do I need to do to make sure I’m covered?
answered on May 29, 2023
It is generally unadvisable to purchase property any other way than with a traditional deed and mortgage. Many times people who don't fully understand the implications of financing the sale of their own property think that there are forms like a land contract that somehow protect them more... Read more »
When I say carry it I mean concealed and put away in my car. If not what exactly would be wrong with it? Certain class misdemeanor or a felony?
answered on May 30, 2023
Yes, you can have it in your vehicle "if the firearm ... is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use." See Florida Statute 790.25 (5) and, generally, see:... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
You didn't ask a question, but I suppose your question is, "Do I have to give the car back?" Hard to say from the brief info in your post. First, the distributions under your aunt's Will cannot happen until she dies, so her Will is irrelevant at this point. That means the car... Read more »
When we bought the house it was tenants in common with right of survivorship after we divorced it automatically converted to tenants in common with 50/50 ownership. Now that we remarried each other will it reconvert to tenants in common with right of survivorship!
answered on May 27, 2023
Interesting question. In my opinion as a family law attorney, remarriage does not automatically "reconvert" the property title. You might consider executing a Quitclaim Deed - both as grantors and both as grantees to give you both equal rights as "Tenants by the Entireties,"... Read more »
01/2003 A credit card debt was acquired by Sarasota CCM and they obtained a judgment in in Illinois.
01/2009 I moved to Florida and three years later they registered the judgment in Florida.
09/2000 They garnished a checking account.
No communication from them between... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2023
Three options (other than paying in full): 1. Attempt to settle up, such as by offering X cents on the dollar and/or paying in monthly installments over X number of years; 2. File for bankruptcy if eligible (consult a bankruptcy attorney); 3. Determine if you are judgment-proof and can just let... Read more »
I got pulled over for speeding in Palm Bay Fl. Cop wrote the ticket and he was mad that I asked for why I didn’t get a warning. Had to try
answered on May 24, 2023
Good rule of thumb is don't upset the police officer that is writing you a ticket, you may get something you don't want. Is it invalid? Depends. If he originally gave you a break and wrote a lower speed because he though you had a good attitude then you were a jerk, it is not invalid,... Read more »
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