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Does the judge ask or do I have to mention it?
answered on Jul 4, 2023
Alimony should be mentioned in the pleadings which have already been filed. Be sure to ask the judge if the judge doesn't say something about it.
Even though he rented to his younger sister? Is the rental agreeement still valid?
answered on Jul 4, 2023
If he rented the house to his sister, unless she has a lease, his personal representative can give her notice to, in a timely manner, vacate the premises. If she has a lease, she can probably continue to occupy the house until the end of that lease.
For how to have someone appointed as... View More
My nieghbor parks his employers truck right up to the property line in the grass and complains my irrigation gets his truck wet. I have adjusted them and informed him what day and time it runs..he refuses to move his vehicle into his empty driveway. Says he will take legal action for idk.
answered on Jul 2, 2023
What is your question? A wet truck does not constitute money damages which would justify a lawsuit. Call the neighbor's bluff.
I need to provide a copy of my lease agreement before payout, which is fine. But is my employer allowed to contact my landlord to verify the lease?
answered on Jul 2, 2023
If the terms of the relocation offer are that the employer will pay off the lease, how else is your employer to determine you are being accurate about the payoff amount? Without coordinating with the landlord, the employer risks a double-payment.
My brother lives in Puerto Rico. What happens if I die? Who will the property go to. Will my children be able to inherit my half?
answered on Jun 30, 2023
Your interest in the Puerto Rican property would go to your heirs as specified in your will. An ancillary probate proceeding may have to be instituted in Puerto Rico.
They have extended the closing date making it 6 weeks of no rent thus far. They are currently month to month. I have a $1900 security deposit. The rent is $1400/MTh
This is Not a lease-to-own contract.
Should I hire a real estate attorney or a realtor to handle the sale? Also, would the proceeds be considered taxable income by the IRS?
answered on Jun 30, 2023
If you hire an attorney as has been suggested, one of the things the attorney should look into is whether the garage can be sold separately from the residential unit (which presumably you intend to keep).
The long-term capital gain you realize (difference between what you paid for the... View More
I assigned the lease agreement and already paid my deposit, but had an emergency and I can’t move anymore. Can I bring my deposit back? I don’t move in yet I just paid and assigned the lease.
answered on Jun 30, 2023
No, Normally you can't get a refund of your deposit. You signed the lease and paid the deposit; the deposit is for the purpose of protecting the landlord if you change your mind.
No cameras or bracelets
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Possibly, if the facility was negligent, and if the patient, or the patient's guardian or relatives have suffered damages resulting from such negligence.
The defendant in my lawsuit is "Jane Doe, (D/B/A Jane Doe Services, LLC)". After no agreement was come to in mediation the judge sent an order to the defendant stating they must hire counsel or file a designation of corporate officer. The defendant filled the form out, signed it and... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
If it's legitimately a limited liability company, it's unclear why you included "Jane Doe" as the defendant. Unless you have cause to believe that you can "pierce the corporate veil" (in other words get the court to hold "Jane Doe" individually liable), you... View More
CASE NUMBER: 50-2022-SC-021234-XXXX-MB
answered on Jun 28, 2023
You should not file the completed fact information sheet with the clerk of court, because it contains personal information which you don't want the public to be able to access. Deliver it to the plaintiff, or (of the plaintiff is represented by an attorney) to the plaintiff's attorney.
I need a sample of same. Any help greatly appreciated.
answered on Jun 28, 2023
You don't indicate why you need such an affidavit; presumably you want to file a petition to admit the will to probate in the Florida courts. To prove that it was executed in conformity with the laws of the other state, you should get an attorney in that state to sign such an affidavit.
There is a levy in the state of Florida on a pd off vehicle titled to my spouse (or) myself. The civil judgement is on my spouse only. The Sheriff was unable to collect the asset as it was out of state at the time and the Levy has been withdrawn by the Client for now. Can the vehicle be protected... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2023
Such a change to the title could be regarded as a fraud on creditors and thus set aside.
We have a radical Qanon activist - self professed digital warrior- who is an elected member of our non profit, all volunteer assoc. She operates 2 Telegram channels & a Rumble site. Both have tons of antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, anti-govt, etc content. I don’t know that it rises to a hate crime.... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2023
If she is a "provider or user of an interactive computer service", such as the "Telegram channels" and the "Rumble site", it appears that she is protected by 47 U.S.C. 230, other than with respect to content created by her personally. It would be up to your... View More
The axis lock is used on Benchmade knives. It locks the blade in the open position. The person carrying the knife is under 18 years old.
answered on Jun 25, 2023
So, essentially a pocket knife. Sure, the concealed carry law doesn't prohibit the carrying of a "common pocketknife". See Chapter 790, Florida Statutes:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/0790ContentsIndex.html
My husband and I separated (no divorced) for almost a year last year. He started a relationship with a woman that lasted a few months. After talking and trying to solve our differences, my husband and I decided to get back together and restore the family we once were with our four children. We are... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
No, your husband probably can't successfully sue her for this. Report it to law enforcement.
My dog is mistreated at my dad’s home. My parents are separated and I want to call animal control but I am scared that if I report it, they will take my dog and I won’t see him again. Would they take him away permanently or would they give him to my mom if they both own him or have “custody... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
If and when animal control takes the pet because it has been abused, presumably your mother would be given the option to take the animal.
My ex lives in Pennsylvania she came from Honduras 5 years ago with her other husband and kids. I have a son with her that’s been living with me in Florida since 2015 when I arrived to the state from Honduras. Recently she came down here to Miami to pick up my son to spend the summer in... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
If your son stays with his mother in Pennsylvania for six months or more, she will be able to file for custody there, and the Pennsylvania courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to decide custody. You should contact a Pennsylvania attorney for more specific advice regarding how to get your son;... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
Probably not. Florida Statute 316.126 pertains to pedestrians and vehicles. A horse-mounted rider is not a pedestrian, and a horse is not a vehicle.
My employer stated this:
Regarding your final pay, your next paycheck will be deposited directly into your account, and your last paycheck will be available for pickup at the office.
We kindly request that you come to the office to collect your check and sign the termination... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2023
They don't have to pay you electronically (unless an employment contract provides otherwise), so go to the office, collect the check, and, if you like, refuse to sign the letter.
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