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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: My lender died, how do I get a satisfaction of mortgage?
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

The Estate of the private lender should have a Personal Representative. S/He should have the power to sign a satisfaction.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: ?will a law firm really sue if a law firm demands civil recovery for a retailer for 50.00 merchandise. demand is for 200
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

They may especially if there is a clause adding attorneys' fees and court costs to the bill....

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: Can I get a list of cassese v. wamu list of class members, not sure on disputed amounts in my paid off mortgage.
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

You can get that list from the courthouse in which it was filed. I would say this could be in federal court. There is three district in Florida: Northern, Middle and Southern. You can find the address on the internet but actually the case seems to be from New York... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Massachusetts on
Q: What is misleading?

In an immigration court boston mass,

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Misleading is when you say or write something that wrongly indicates or leads to a false conclusion. It could be by accident or intentional.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Hi, I am from England and have UK driving license, I am buying house and car for retirement

I want to buy and title a car in Florida to leave at the property. We will be staying 6 out of 12 month as have non imigrant visa. Can I drive on my UK licence or can I get a Florida Driving licence. and will I legally be able to title the car to my Florida address I do not have a US Social... View More

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

You can buy a car and a house. You could get a Florida driver's license but only for 6 months, although the Florida DMV is changing rules on that too. You can title the car to your Florida address.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: A US citizen and a foreigner marry on a cruise ship. they live on the ship. will a visa be required for him?

Will he have to meet florida immigration requirements before they marry? she is a florida resident. they've known each other less than a year.

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Non. A foreigner and a U.S. citizen can marry without asking for anything. They can also live outside of the United States.

Only when the foreigner wants to visit, or most definitely live in the U.S. he will need a visa.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia on
Q: Can I extend My 6 month Stay. I have a 3yr visa
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

No idea as it depends on the type of visa that you have. Some visas can be extended from the U.S., others such as the J-1 may have a 2-year bar, and some must be renew overseas.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Can a usa embassy be brought to court for discrmanation
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

The Embassy itself certainly not as it has sovereign immunity. Discrimination could be proven as to the decision of a consular officer but this is seldom the way. The path is to resubmit the application in a proper or more defined manner.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: My father's I-730 was approved. What does it mean? Is it asylum status?
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

This is a Petition for Alien Relative. Depending on who sponsors your father, the sponsor may or may not be allowed to sponsor. The form being "accepted" often times means only that it has been received and processed. There are additional steps to follow.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Can you become a citizen if you married a citizen
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Generally yes! A U.S. citizen can petition for a foreigner to become a resident and later on a U.S. citizen.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: If a person is not a US citizen can be a member of Lulac chapter?
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

LULAC is a private organization. The status will decide if a foreigner can join. There is no law to prohibit a foreigner to join what is essentially an association but the association can decide to limit its membership to citizens only.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Florida on
Q: I was sued (never served in person) by a collection company out of state. This debt was paid by a company already.
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

In this case it looks like you have a strong argument for stopping the suit, or even "break" the final judgment. Make sure you can prove that the debt was already paid and also that you notified the debt collection agency. You may also find an attorney to sue the debt collection agency if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Florida on
Q: What is a civil lien in the state of Florida imposed by a judge
Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

You might be talking about a constructive trust which would operated as a lien on a property and this will be entered by a judge.

You may also talk about a judgment lien which is registered with the State by the Creditor.

2 Answers | Asked in Collections for Florida on
Q: Got writ of garnishment from FL. I had no idea This was happening. How to contest this. I Live in AZ. Details below:

Suprised that Bank garnished $31k entirety of chking & 75% of savings..found that ex-wife had judgement from NH. Had no notice of this or judgement. These were funds obtained from 2 years of Unemployment...that ended last year I'm also on food and medical assistance in AZ and... View More

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Same opinion as the previous attorney. Your ex-wife obtained her writ of garnishment from New Hampshire, you should find a New Hampshire lawyer to contest the garnishment. If this was a Florida matter, you would contest the nature of the assets by stating that these assets are not subject to... View More

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Q: Unreturned deposits

I have approx 2k lodged with a mangaement company for looking after my home in Florida, he has closed the doors without notice and will not answer calls, as far as we can tell he has not filed for bankrupcy he has just had enough how do i go about getting my money back

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Do not wait to file suit as the company may file for bankrupcy or the owner simply disappear and substitute this company by a new management company.

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